Live Stock Prices at South Omaha June 7 1916
Trade unsettled for cattle and hogs with a strong demand for heavy weight cattle. Fat cattle hit a new high price of 10.80, while hogs declined about 10 to 15 cents with bulk sales near 9.05 to 9.20. Sheep and lambs showed varied values, spring lambs up to 11.25 and ewes around 6.50 to 7.00, with overall supply moderate to larger for the day.
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Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
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California
Cacao as Currency Among Aztecs and Central American Natives
Historical notes from 1610 recount that Central and South American peoples used cacao beans in trade instead of gold or silver. Acosta notes the custom persisted, with cacao serving as a monetary unit and up to 8 000 beans counting as legal tender in Aztec Mexico. A slave could be bought for about 100 beans, illustrating bean value.
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Central
South America
Joseph Acosta
Mexico
Professors say war between the sexes is ridiculous
An English professor mocks the idea of broad gender warfare after a future conflict, arguing prophets show poor knowledge of facts and human nature. The notion is deemed too absurd to deserve serious theory or contemplation, and is suggested to be sold as an ad in The News.
1916 Vehicle Licenses Now Being Issued
Applications for 1916 automobile and motorcycle licenses are being accepted at the News Office on Wednesdays. The post office news box awaits incoming items. For appearance, visit Fertner to look your best.
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