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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1939
Page
7
Des Moines reports that swine influenza may spark a fall outbreak linked to the 1918 virus. AHFH says earthworms in hog lots harbor the virus, threatening hog herds with fever, coughing, and reduced movement. Prompt veterinary action is urged as fall is peak season.
Geologists identify the Yellow Pine Stibnite region near Boise as possibly the United States' largest antimony deposits. The U S Bureau of Mines and U S Geological Survey will explore this autumn to aid national defense, with $500,000 yearly from Congress for strategic metals. The Bradley Mining Co already produces antimony as a by product of gold in Valley County.
Hog prices around steady with 10 cent shifts and varying weights. Cattle demand weak with light yearling steers 7.50 to 9.00 and top around 10.75. cows down about a quarter. Sheep steady as spring lambs improve while buyers stay narrow in appetite. Estimated tomorrow receipts: cattle 400, hogs 200, sheep 2,000.
Chicago on September 15 reports cash grain with mixed and yellow corn prices from 60% to 61% across grades. Oats show mixed 35% to 36% and white 36% to 37% with multiple lots. Corn receipts exceed 400 cars.
Open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats rye listed for May September December contracts in Chicago on September 16. The report shows percentage price changes across May September December futures, indicating market activity and volatility for wheat corn oats and rye.
Chicago reports weak demand in produce and poultry markets. Firsts and extra fancy grades show slight price variation amid overall slow receipts. current receipts total around 16 million pounds with 14 shipments noted.
Rieke Motor Transport Lines Washington terminal relocates today to the long building at 663 611 East Third Street from its temporary site south of the Shields coal office to gain more room and storage.
Elmer Davis, Rieke business manager, notes the new Washington terminal improves street frontage and loading capacity for the Rieke lines. The facility alleviates space conflict with Shields coal trucks during winter and provides increased storage room.
The navy recovered 24 of 26 victims from the submarine Squalus as a court of inquiry seeks the disaster cause. One body remained trapped in the hull and required cutting the steel floor for access. Five bodies were found before drydock, the rest afterward.
Daily News Record reports ongoing wool price gains and confirms a New York manufacturer will guarantee dealer prices only until Monday morning. An eastern producer says orders at current prices will be accepted in the near term.
The bulletin notes a three day window with no price guarantee, a sharp advance in the piece goods market, and calls for buying now while prices are low. A local store confirmed buy recommendations from its eastern buyers and the Daily News Record, urging purchases to cover upcoming needs before further increases. Manufacturers indicate price protections last only until September 19 for several items.
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