Markets and Agriculture Report From Chicago and St Joseph
U S Bureau of Markets reports Chicago live stock receipts 5500 cattle calves weak steers to 10 74 hogs receipts 2300 generally active light weights 175 lb at 9 40 2295 lb butchers 9 10 260 lb 8 80 lows 7 75 light living 8 00 to 9 60 rough 6 75 sheep fat lambs higher Chicago produce butter higher eyes higher receipts 9455 firsts 22 halves 20 21 storage extras 20 34 poultry alive lower fowls 16 22 broilers 25 roosters 15 Des Moines report shows wheat corn oats lard tiles prices St Joseph market cattle receipts 1100 natives steady westerns 15 to 25 lower cows and heifers 2 50 to 9 50 hogs 15 to 20 lower sheep receipts steady prices posted for multiple classes.
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Bologna
Chicago
Lamson Bros. & Co
Hubbel
Des Moines
Tel
Nebraska City Man Held for Wife's Death
Donald Dewey, husband of Reba Dewey who died after an alleged illegal operation, arrived from Philadelphia with Deputy Sheriff Bird. Dewey pled not guilty to manslaughter in Nebraska City court, bond set at 6000, custody ordered. Officials pursue the telegram sender who urged flight. He promises to aid the prosecution.
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Nebraska City
Donald
Dewey
Reba Dewey
M. A. Carriker
Bird
Red Oak
Philadelphia
Philadea
Cash Market Report At Noon For Mixed Corn and Grains
The noon cash market lists mixed yellow and white corn at 46e, oats at 8e, new oats at 455.6, with prices and rates across multiple grain and feed items. Heavy and light spring boilers and other feed components show varied bids. overall market activity includes prices around 6.00 for some items and notable volatility in small lots.
Wages Compared with Farmer Income in Historical Review
Secretary Wallace compares farmer income to organized industry wages using purchasing power. The talk cites railroad and coal mining wages from 1912 to 1924, showing how many bushels or pounds a ton or year’s wage would buy in various states and commodities to illustrate purchasing power gaps for farmers.
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Farm Bureau
Leesburg
Virginia
Wallace
Iowa
North Dakota
Texas
Nebraska
New York
Wyoming
Ilinois
Missouri
Wis
Illinois
Minois
Farmers Stand For Law and Order Amid Postwar Troubles
A 1913 to 1922 price comparison shows farm wages lagging behind prewar levels while urban workers gain purchasing power. The farmer urges capital and labor to end disputes, resume production, and rely on American institutions to ensure fair prices and steady coal and food movement.
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Congress
Cal
Great
Republic
Russia
Coast Woman Raises Chickens with Down Instead of Feathers
A Pacific coast woman runs a unique poultry operation by raising chicks enveloped in down rather than feathers. The unusual practice draws curiosity from local farmers and animal enthusiasts.
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Pacific Coast
J J Kluber of Cromwell Reports High Yield On Farm
J J Kluber of Cromwell owns a prime farm in the region and has completed threshing. Oats averaged over 50 bushels per acre on 24 acres of barley at 41 bushels per acre. The Kluber family plans a car trip overland to Cedar Rapids Iowa to visit relatives.
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J. J. Kluber
Cromwell
Town
White velvet evening gown with lace overskirt and hat
A white chiffon velvet gown features an overskirt of black lace. Paired with a hat of black tatters, trimmed with Japanese aigrettes. The note adds alfalfa history, noting its cultivation in Italy 2000 years ago.
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Italy
No Emergency for Army Call
Washington DC August 18 Col J A Hull acting judge advocate general of the army ruled that the present strike does not create an emergency justifying army recruitment to war strength and there is no authority to draft in peacetime Secretary Weeks said opinions were sought to clarify powers and reassure officials and the public.
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Washington, D. C
Weeks
J .A. Hull
Army
Two Youthful Twirlers Have Made Good
Two St Louis American young pitchers have risen in the Browns organization. Ray Kolp, 23, and Hubert Pruett, 21, distinguish themselves with strong fastballs and accuracy. Pruett, a Missouri University student from Sikeston, previously failed to join the Browns but has since gained recognition after a spring recall. Kolp pitched shutouts against the Tigers and Indians in June and has a career spanning Akron Terre Haute and the Browns, highlighting his rise in the league.
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St. Louis
Associated Press
Ray Kolp
Hubert “Schucks
Pruett
Missouri University
Christy Mathewson
Sikeston
Missouri Valley
Kolp
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland
iKolp
Akron
Terre Haute
Ind
The
Browns
Detroit Swimming Meet Sets Four National and Local Titles
Entry lists open for a Detroit meet on August 26 27 to crown three National Amateur Athletic Union senior championships and fifteen Central Amateur Union Junior champions. Senior events include 400 yard relay 150 yard back stroke for men and 220 yard breast for women. Junior events feature 100 yard back stroke 220 yard breast 440 yard relay diving and pentathlon for men and 50 440 and 880 yard freestyle 100 yard breast 440 yard relay for women.
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Detroit
Mieh
Amateur ‘ Athletic Union
Central Amateur Union
A Thought on Friendship From Proverbs 18 24
A brief reflection cites Proverbs 18 24 noting that a man with friends must show himself friendly. It emphasizes social reciprocity and the value of warm, reliable regard among companions.
So long as we love we serve quote
A short excerpt quotes Robert Louis Stevenson on mutual love and indispensability when beloved by a friend. The text frames loyalty and usefulness tied to affection.
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Otiere
Robert Louis Stevenson
Short-Haired Cats Develop Thick Coats in Cold Climates
It was discovered years ago that common short-haired cats grow long thick coats in cold climates. The finding highlights adaptive fur changes and potential implications for domestic cat breeds and climate resilience.
Ticket Agent Sums Timetable Fragments
Fragmentary timetable notes list times 1 00 a m 2 15 p m 7 45 p m 6 40 a m 9 50 p m 7 30 p m with No 6 and No 3 references.
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U. S. Bureau of Markets
Chicago Live Stock
Opening Market
St. Joseph
C. E
Creston
Law
W. Montgomery St
Kewreth H
Baverport
West Montgomery
Oriental Laundry
PIKE
PHOME
Bottey
RyGones
Seve Ane
Carina
Alexander Grigorowitsch
Tlinois
Nate
Constantine
Greece
Navy
Theodore’ Roosevelt
Capitol
Washington, Pc
Weuha
Sydney Kington
J Bas Woonth
Shenandoah Valley
Penna
R. R. Town
W. T. Birmingham
W. Water ST
Winchester
A. A. U. Ents
Michigan
Burlington
Peans
Maine Line
P. m
North Branch
South Branch
Dale Ellis
A al
Hal Cochran
NEA Service
Memphis
Tennessee
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