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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1923
Page
2
June 13 noon cash market report features Young Roosters dockside prices and trading activity. Limited readable details show quotes and commodity notes with no full breakdown available.
Chicago live stock receipts 28 000 hogs mostly 6 cents higher with weights 180 to 240 pounds 6 85 to 6 90. cattle receipts 12 000 market slow top 11 00. veal calves 9 00 to 10 00. heifers 10 00. yearlings 16 50. Chicago produce butter eggs lower with mixed standards. poultry and packing prices listed. St Joseph market shows cattle 8 00 to 10 90. hogs 6 50 to 8 55. sheep 14 60 to 16 00. lambs 15 00 to 16 00.
A series of social visits and events across Lorimer Creston Winterset Afton and nearby towns feature Mrs J A Beecher entertaining the Amity Club Mrs William Cochran visiting Hunter home Mrs R E Garrett visiting Creston with daughter Opal a party attended by Mrs J Paul Clayton and Mrs W C Grandfield embroidery club gatherings and multiple callers including Miss Ethel Keip and Miss Helen Lamb Several families relocate with Wallace Reed moving to Lorimer and others attending from Des Moines Marion Ohio and Mason City through the period.
Several residents visit relatives and attend events in Creston Winterset Des Moines and surrounding areas. People include Mrs Hester Boona Miss Virginia Danner Mrs Marion Sammons Mr M L Holverstott and families. Community routine visits dinners meetings and a planned B Y P A picnic are recorded with several business calls noted.
Dr and Mrs Clarke Lauder of Grinnell hosted guests including Mr Able of Los Angeles and Mrs Bernard with two children. The group returned to Grinnell after dinner. Creston trips included Keith Mainely moving from Iowa City and Marie Briggs riding No 3. Mr and Mrs Studer announced a move to Burlington Junction Missouri.
Lorrel Wake, previously ill with measles, has developed spinal meningitis and is in serious condition. Three physicians were called. Lorrel's status prompted care from Lorrel and Wake family friends, while Sam Downey and others receive support at home.
Jess Willard plans training in Excelsior Springs Missouri as part of a push to outpace rivals. The report notes spring hints in Cincinnati with a man marrying twice in eleven days and Leviathan’s hiring of 1660 workers for five weeks plus two miles of carpets laid for spring cleaning.
Decatur County Farm Bureau reports widespread damage from potato bugs melon bugs and mice and squirrels. Remedies include calcium arsenate gypsum and borax mixtures with careful application and hand-picking for melon pests. A notable loss is Cal Boord's Jersey cow caused by ingested nails. The June 16 township meeting at Elk Chapel features a program and moving pictures.
A sequence of small events fills the page: a barn damaged by lightning, a quiet Monday election with 61 votes, several locals traveling for school and work, and multiple social visits. Notable items include Franks Wallace hauling hogs to Prescott, teachers chosen for the coming year, and a double wedding in Atlantic by George and Arthur Duben with Ruth Rice.
A valuable present cherished by the canning club girls and their leaders, reflecting appreciation and community support.
Jack Daw asks to see the Elephant Palace after Eeny Meeny tells him of its wonders. The gateman replies that the gates will open only in one particular way.
Mr and Mrs James B Kiisinger and son James called in Prescott with others including Louise Bray visiting Griff Moors and Ed Bray hosting. Creston callers included Frank Miller and the Bray group while Mrs Geo Mohr of Prescott was mentioned.
Community notes show frequent visits among Brays and neighbors. Calls and calls and calls fill Thursday to Sunday with visits to Bray, Kiisinger, Warner, Hutchinson, Daniels, and Brown households. Several residents plan summer stays and share greetings.
A pouchy bag of sapphire blue maire is arranged in fine pleats and features a sapphire studded silver mounting, describing a detailed jewel specimen.
Readed headwear described as ornate and colorful over simple chiffon frocks. The piece notes capes in georgette crepe used for decorative effect, highlighting bold colors and intricate detailing.
Wealthy heirs from major English estates travel to Oxford University to take a special agriculture program. The initiative aims to educate landowners in modern farming methods and estate management as part of broader rural reform.
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