Elgin Butter Market Sets Weekly U.S. Price Guideline
Elgin Illinois shapes national butter pricing through a Monday board of trade where 236 members from 170 creamery firms bid and a five member quotation committee fixes the week’s fair price. The system records every bid and governs purchases for domestic and foreign markets amid cattle, pasture and crop conditions.
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Elgin
Illinois
United States
Elgin Board of Trade
New York
Chicago
Seccretary of the Board
Open Board
Eggs From Germany and Cold Storage Supply in New York
The article reports imported German eggs scarce and inferior to American cold storage eggs. Dealers note small, shrunken eggs damaged by sea motion, sold around 40 cents a dozen. Cold storage eggs last until February 15 before fresh imports, with Toronto market improved and weather changes likely to affect prices. New York carload sales were weak and not in strong demand.
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New York
Germany
Toronto
Sugar Beet Growers See Varied Returns In District
Wiarton Echo lists beet growers with contracted acres, percent sugar, and payments. Most plots were small, with top earners around $75 to $80 per acre and some as low as $7 or $8. Individual cases include two acres earning about 16.6 percent for nearly $150 and eleven acres netting 15 percent for $850.
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Wiarton Echo
North Central States Share of Agricultural Land
The article notes that despite occupying 25 percent of the nation’s land area, the North Central states hold a larger share of agricultural resources and production than their size would suggest.
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North Central States
Cabbage Trade Trends Across Regions
Michigan and Wisconsin cabbage growers receive about 50 dollars per ton at shipping stations. Foreign stock brings similar prices, with Denmark shipments nearly finished and next month’s supply expected to be low. The southern crop is believed to be short.
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United States
Michigan
Wisconsin
Denmark
Intelligent study of corn crop improves yields by selection
The Iowa station tested many ears to compare yields from single-ear plantings. High-yield ears produced far more grain than low-yield ears, suggesting farmers should select several top ears and plant their grain separately. Repeating this yearly could substantially lift average corn yields.
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Central West
Iowa
Corn Belt
Guard Leigh Jones Dies at Ft. Madison Penitentiary
Leigh Richmond Jones, a 50 year old guard at the state penitentiary, died suddenly today of heart disease in Ft. Madison. He came from Clarinda twenty years ago and later served as a prison guard for seventeen years.
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Ft. Madison
Leigh Richmond Jones
Clarinda
Bank of Coin assigns assets in favor of creditors
The Bank of Coin at Coin Iowa in Page county with Luther Van Arsdel as sole owner has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. The deposit schedule lists about 60 000 dollars in assets including real estate in several states.
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Clarinda
Bank of Coin
Coin
Page County
Luther van Arsdel
Davenport Employers to Form Industry Alliance
Davenport employers meet this evening to form an association resisting labor union encroachments. The new group will join the National Industrial Alliance.
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Davenport
National Industrial Alliance
Kodol Digestive Cure Promises Relief From Indigestion
Advertising copy touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a natural digestive aid that restores stomach health by digesting what you eat. Testimony from S. S. Ball of Ravenswood claims twenty years of sour stomach resolved, with use also in farms for babies. Bottles priced at $1.00, trial size 50 cents.
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S. S. Ball
Ravenswood
W. Va
Kodol
Dewitt & CO
Burglar Chokes Clerk in Iowa City Clothing Store
In Iowa City on March 10 a burglary at George Spiedle’s clothing store netted about 1000 dollars of goods. Homer Spiedle confronted two thieves. one fled, the other choked him into unconsciousness before escaping with roughly 100 dollars in loot. Police arrived quickly but had no further clues.
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Iowa City
George Spiedle
Homer Spiedle
Spiedle
Domestic Awarded Damages in Iowa Trial
The jury awarded Mrs. Bertha Gabriel 2800 dollars against Mrs. Etta DufFin McMullin in Oskaloosa. Gabriel, a servant charged with theft, was released after a justice court trial. A counter suit for 10000 dollars ended after ten days. McMullen, formerly of Grinnell, recently wed Mas McMullen, a wealthy retiree.
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Oskaloosa
Bertha Gabriel
Etta Duffin McMullin
Gabriel
McMullin
McMullen
Grinnell
Mas. McMullen
Mississippi Ice Thaws Opening River From Keokuk North
Keokuk March 10 The ice has given way and gone out here and the Mississippi River is now open as far north as Keokuk.
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Mississippi
Keokuk
Mississippi River
Fine Horses Going Blind in Lake City Report
Horse disease spreads in Lake City causing several fine horses to go blind. Officials and horsemen express concern as the ailment affects local stock and raises fears for futures of riding and work animals.
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Lake City
Patient praises Chicago Specialist Shallenberger
J H Kirkner of Independence Iowa declares kidney and heart trouble cured by Dr Shallenberger a Chicago specialist after careful examination. He urges others to seek his treatment and notes Kirkner is a prominent Buchanan county farmer and stock raiser.
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Shallenberger
Chicago
J. H. Kirkner
Independence
Iowa
N. B
Mr. Kirkner
Buchanan County
Comes Home III Dies Suddenly
Wilber Hart, who returned from Davenport sick with a bad cold, refused a doctor then worsened and died at 3 p.m. Physicians declared the cause pneumonia.
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Washington
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured by Pain Balm
Dennison Ohio brakeman William Shaffer lay bedridden with inflammatory rheumatism for weeks. He tried many remedies then bought Chamberlains Pain Balm from Mc Caw s drug store and in one week could return to work. Sold by Israel Thoma. Mar.
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William Shaffer
Dennison
Ohio
McCaw
Israel & Thoma
Mar
Man Drinks Acid by Mistake in Narrow Escape
Denmark Mach 12 Q Turner mistook carbolic acid for sweet oil and swallowed some. A neighbor called a doctor. Turner was unconscious on arrival but was treated and soon out of danger.
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Denmark
Q. Q. Turner
Remarkable Cold Case Becomes Pneumonia Cure
Mrs Gertrude E Fenner of Marion Indiana was weakened by a cold that led to pneumonia. She credits One Minute Cough Cure with a full recovery after four bottles, restoring her weight and strength. Sold by all druggists. Mar It is easier to make money than save it.
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Gertrude E. Fenner
Marion
Ind
Mar
Hearst Gains Momentum Amid Trust Attacks In Washington
In Washington March 14, a bipartisan furor over Dawes Commission corruption and bank policy is fueling sympathy for William Randolph Hearst. The piece notes Hearst’s defense against attacks from Oswald Villard and the New York Evening Post, highlighting trust opposition and Hearst’s rising national profile. It also mentions House investigations into post office graft and Democratic party maneuvering toward a Hearst nomination.
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William Randolph Hearst
Trusts
Hearst
New York Evening Post
Oswald Villard
Henry Villard
Flearst
Mr. Hearst
New York Evening Journal
New York
Reginald Vanderbilt
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Vandgrbilts
Satan
Sycorax
Hell
Charles A. Edwards
Washington
Parker
Iowa
Wall Street
Iowa News Roundup Highlights Losses and Local Developments
Potatoes flow into Iowa from Washington as Doud's mill burns at Boone causing 30000 dollars in losses with 18000 insurance. The Iowa building at the world fair costs about 37000 dollars. Ft Madison prison population stands at 456, eighteen fewer than last year. Davenport church debt of 25000 dollars cancelled. An underwriters club forms in Fort Dodge. Mrs Jaffee of Dubuque near death after drinking carbolic acid. Eldora mayor not seeking renomination after two terms. Batterson store in Muscatine reports 200 dollars of goods stolen. John Sullivan of Dubuque, 18, confesses to a saloon burglary. Waterloo ministerial union aims to revive Chautauqua. Garrison merchants form a new bank with local farmers. W Locke sues Judge Prouty for 140 dollars salary. Subscriptions in Independence fund track Rush Park. Des Moines projects halted by lack of funds. Robert Andrew loses a horse to farmer George Selser of Perry. Andrew arrested at Adel. Pardee resigns as rural mail carrier at Walnut and is reappointed with 300 dollar patron contribution.
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Washington
Doud
Boone
Iowa
Ft. Madison
Davenport Presbyterian Church
Fort Dodge
Samuel Jaffee
Dubuque
Ellis D. Robb
Eldora
Batterson
Muscatine
John Sullivan
Waterloo Ministerial Union
Garrison
Des Moines
W. Locke
Judge Prouty
Independence
Rush Park
Robert Andrew
George Selser
Perry
Selser
Andrew
Adel
E. L. Pardee
Walnut
Proper Treatment of Pneumonia
A short medical advice article warns against self treatment for pneumonia and urges consulting a physician. It notes pneumonia often follows a cold or grip and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive aid and physician used treatment, with a local druggist endorsement.
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Chamberlain
W. J. Smith
Sanders, Ala
Israel & Thoma
Mar
Israel & Thoma. Mar
Language Matches Her Clothes, A Girl Always Adapts Speech
A girl modifies her speech to suit her attire, weaving words to mirror her outfit. The habit reflects a nuanced approach to self presentation and social signaling.
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Burlington & Peoria
Cc,r.l& PR
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Golden State Limited
R. J. Wilson
A. G. Jordan
Law
Fairfield
Calvin Snook
Higley’s Drug Store
E. F. Simmons
F. C. Weed
Simmons & Weed
Attorneys-at-Law
Cor
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T. L. James
Long’s Clothing
Sto
Edwin C. Bock
Shriner & Swayze
Frank Fourt
South Side Drug
J. B. Monfort
First National Bank
Telehones
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Risk & Haufsted
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Railroad
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C. Tallman
M. D
A. S. Hague
Higley
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I. D Jones
Kate M. Jones
E. R. Smith
Lawyer & Notary Pub
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