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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
5
A fountain pen barrel was lost Tuesday night between Thomas Draper's home and 131 West Forsyth Street. Finder should notify the News office.
Market list shows fresh butter eggs and poultry prices including Eggs No 1 and No 2 grades Chickens leghorns and small breeds large breeds hens stags and turkeys young and old ducks guineas and rabbits live Belgian stock priced per head per pound and per dozen in local listing. The fragment details align with a typical township market report from a bygone issue.
Hog receipts reach 10 000 with a steady market. heavy weights 10 60 to 10 75, bulk 10 25 to 10 50. Cattle receipts 1 000 steady. cows and heifers 6 00 to 10 00, top price 11 50. Sheep receipts 200 to 700 mixed. top 17 00 to 15 50. weather forecast shows generally fair tonight and Friday with little temperature change.
Market notes show corn steady at about 1.14 to 1.16 with bids around 1.14 for 3 year. Oats steady with No 2 white around 22.42 and 4 percent. Hay prices appear included in the farm price list with varied quotes.
Cattle receipts 600 with slow market. Shipping steers 7.50 to 9.50. calves 12.00 to 14.00. Hogs receipts 5,500 with lower market. good to choice 6.00 to 7.50. Lambs 16.00 to 17.00 for good to choice.
The 1925 World Almanac and Book of Facts, now in its fortieth year, presents 900 pages of updated statistics and world United States history for 1924. Published by the New York World, it offers cloth bound copies at 90 cents and standard editions at 50 cents postpaid.
The United States Department of Agriculture has established a hay laboratory in Kansas City to advance research and testing on forage quality. This facility aims to improve feeds for livestock and support farm industries in the region.
An American Nature Association statement estimates hailstorms cause about 200 million dollars in yearly world damage. It cites the 1788 French storm as the most famous, detailing its two bands across France, Belgium, and Holland and the toll on 1039 communes. The article notes large hailstones, rare fatalities, and notable incidents in Natal, Cazorla, Cette, and Annapolis, with mentions of weather-induced political shocks and a 1915 Maryland hail event.
Grace Rebekah lodge No. 296 Metamora installed the officers for the new year with Rae Riley as installing officer. New officers include Rose Edelman noble grand Mac Riley vice grand Alpha Wright past grand Hattie Glisson warden Lula McGuire conductress Roxa Bruntfiel secretary Anna Riley treasurer Kate Jackson R S N G Nora Curry L S N G Mollie Starkel L S Y G Hester Gerrell chaplain Isa Murray inner guard Nannie Bates outer guard Grace Blackburn.
Raymond Bullard of Chicago injured two fingers on his left hand while assisting his brother Walter Bullard with a power driven circular saw in Milford. The fingers were cut about an inch from the tip. Dr. W. A. Tremain of St. Paul treated the wounds, which were very painful.
Lafayette, January 8. The Purdue agricultural conference next week January 12 to 16 features broad programs for both men and women. Experts from national circles will lead lectures and discussions on cooking, clothing, child care, and social life, with livestock, fruit, potato, dairying and poultry topics covered by specialists. The Indiana Corn Growers Association will stage the state corn show and the Indiana Potato Show, showcasing high grade exhibits. Attendees are assured their expenses will be repaid many times over through the exchange of ideas and valuable information.
Demonstrations at the Pinney Purdue farm in Porter county show earlier wheat sowing leads to heavier Hessian fly infestation while later sowing after the fly free date reduces damage. Prof Davis and C R Cleveland discuss results as Jay county reports data with infestation percentages from Sept 11 to Oct 11.
On Friday night January 9 R L Temple will be the final lecturer in the Sandusky high school lyceum course. The program starts promptly at 8 o clock in the Sandusky high school auditorium.
A Town farm woman used a pedometer and found she usually walked five miles daily while preparing meals for her family.
Overview of a teaching note on Matthew 25 31 46 arguing the future judgment concerns the living nations rather than a single eschatological event. It outlines the judge place time and persons judged, emphasizing the distinction between the gospel of the kingdom and the grace now preached.
The piece suggests that after Jesus rose only those who loved him truly perceived him and that his enemies have not yet seen or known him, as echoed in the commentary.
Not a clear news item. a short religious quotation attributed to a Christian evangelist. The OCR fragment presents a devotional thought about divine discipline through diverse means.
A brief religious quotation notes that God knows man’s failure and our striving, reflecting on faith and effort without specific events or people.
The note from Herald and Presbyter hints at talents needed today and demanded tomorrow by the Owner. It frames a call to readiness and duty with a religious tone.
The Reporter in Greensburg draws praise from Inez Cook, Margaret Wright, Dorothy Patton and others as the Strand shows the Christmas Cheer production to many locals. Patrolmen Chas Annis and Ira Hutchinson, firemen, teachers, and residents attend. Tickets sold out for matinee. management will honor them Friday afternoon. Elmer C. Serman lauds the show for its educational value and commends W P D Johnson.
A joint installation event was organized by the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges. Leaders named include Jord Dunn and John Wildman with a committee of Will Ehrhard, Earl Woodward, John T. McKim, Edgar Roszell, W. Cort Ray and several designated ladies.
The Montreal Family Herald describes Stratford-on-Avon annual Mop Day held near Canadian Thanksgiving. Men with mops once roamed the streets while pigs and other animals were roasted in small enclosures. The festival features Banbury cakes, a hiring fair, and the Runaway Mop after the Big Mop, with caravans and side-shows fading in frequency.
Not enough readable facts to form a proper news item. The fragment mentions a product and quantity but lacks clear event, date, person, or organization details for a full summary.
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