Market report notes slight week decline with mixed grains
The Markets report from the Bureau of Markets notes unsettled grain trading but a modest weekly net change. Rain in drouth regions, strong cash markets, and good sales for Russian relief shape prices. wheat and corn receipts lag year ago. Hog prices rose, beef and lamb varied, and hay, feed, and fats show mixed movement across major markets.
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Bureau of Markets
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Drouth
Southwest
Chicago
Iowa
North Dakota
Kansas
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Winnipeg
Timothy
New York
Philadelphia
Memphis
Prairie
St Louis
New York City
Maine Green Mountains
F.o.b
Northern
St. Louis
New Jersey
Pittsburg
Delaware
Maryland
Ten- Messee
Arkansas
Georgia
Cincinnati
Apple
Wisconsin
Wilson Defends League Vitality At Homecoming Demonstration
Former President Wilson told a large crowd outside his home that the league of nations will take care of itself and called out opponents to look out for themselves. The Woodrow Wilson Foundation had urged paying respects, triggering a two mile street procession and a fund drive for Wilson scholarships totaling 1 million dollars led by Samuel Gompers and other leaders.
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Washington
League of Nations
Wilson
League
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Mr. Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Walsh
Montana
Fletcher
Florida
Harris
Georgia
Samuel T. Eliot
Boston
Hamilton Holt
New York
Cotton ginned in U S reaches 7 884 272 bales in 1921
Washington reports total cotton ginned before January 1 1921 at 7 884 272 running bales including 123 320 round bales 39 093 American Egyptian and 2 106 Sea Island ginnings by state listed with totals by state up to January 1 this year and compares to last year 11 554 648 bales ginned with 202 127 round bales 64 262 American Egyptian and 1 449 Sea Island states include Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia and others totaling 8 547"}
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Washington
Sea Island
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Exports of Crude Oil Increase Significantly in 1921
Washington reports that petroleum exports rose sharply in 1921 from 1913 levels. The fuel division of the department of commerce estimates oversea crude oil exports exceeded 190 million gallons more than 1913, with value surpassing 16 million dollars. Refined product volumes rose to about 2.41 billion gallons valued near 359 million dollars, while illumination oil revenue increased despite lower quantities.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Texas December fire losses reach 324000 dollars
Reports to state fire marshal G W Tilley show 195 fires statewide in December causing a total loss of 324,453 dollars across Texas city fire departments and marshals offices.
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Austin
Tex
G. W. Tilley
Texas
Former Senator Millard Dies in Omaha Stroke
Joseph H. Millard former United States Senator for Nebraska died in Omaha after suffering a paralytic stroke in the Nebraska Power and Light office Friday.
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Omaha
Neb
United States
Joseph H. Millard
Nebraska
Nebraska Power and Light Company
Kirby Named to American Commission for Brazilian Centennial
John H. Kirby of Houston Texas was designated on Thursday to a place on the American commission to the Brazilian centennial exposition in Washington.
Women Readers Urged to Check Kidney Bladder Trouble
Thousands of women suffer bladder and kidney issues that affect health and mood. The ad claims Kilmer's Swamp Root restores kidney health, offering a sample bottle for ten cents and mentioning available sizes at drug stores.
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Kilmer
Fate and Beauty in a Character of Worth
A compact reflection notes that beauty without fortune is possible, but true charm lies in good nature, which cannot be bought or earned by chance.
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria Bottles for Signature
Parents urged to check Castoria bottles for the signature of Kayul y Thuchih and the claim it has been in use for over 80 years. The ad notes children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Wordy exchange between constable and driver after accident
After a collision, Constable Sam Slackputter confronts an enraged motorist who blasts him with expletives. The driver asserts long service and experience, telling the officer to stop talking and explain the issue. The Kansas City Star quotes the heated exchange.
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Sam F. Slackputter
Petunia
Kansas City Star
Crepe Hanger Quips In Grim Hospital Scene
A tactless man visits Bibbles in the hospital and fails to cheer him up. He admits being unable to carry a conversation in a sick room and mentions a real estate firm advertising a bargain sale of cemetery lots.
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Bibbles
A Difference In Iowa Representative Sworn In
Representative Cole of Iowa was sworn in to replace James W. Good who resigned. Cole noted he was the first fresh face from his district in fourteen years. He recalled a sheriff friend who asked a judge to qualify him, and the judge warned only God could qualify him. The story ends with a vivid memory of a sheriff’s admonition about swimming after being told not to venture into the water.
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Cole
Iowa
James W. Good
Mother Love and Courage After Shipwreck Rescue
A canoe smashed on a golden reef as a young navigator emerged from the wreckage and swam toward shore. The crowd cheered, save for a grim-faced woman whose reaction hints at tragedy or fear.
Jugo Slavia as Peasant Nation with Forest Wealth
The excerpt argues that Jugo Slavia is predominantly peasant posed with many small estates in Serbia. It notes 42 percent cultivated with wheat and corn, 15 percent pasture, 30 percent forests. It adds Bosnia has 60 percent forest land and suggests mineral wealth outpaces current output.
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Jugo-Slavia
Serbia
Bosnia
Pierre de Loaux
North American Review
One Golfer Makes Good Debut Despite Inexperience
A young golfer fresh to the club shows promise with strong intentions, though his first club assignment falls short of success as he learns on the course.
Novice Plans Turf Replacement During Golf Round
A club novice studies the rules and plays alone then returns wheeling a large wheelbarrow. When asked what he carries he says turf to replace it, revealing his aim to renew the course.
Costume plan aims for ankle‑length show girls attire
The manager confirms surprising costumes for a musical show. He explains the plan to dress the show girls so that nothing is visible above the ankles.
Reptiles Not Found in Arctic Region
A biogeographic note states reptiles are not native to Arctic regions due to extreme cold. The assertion reflects established ecological distribution patterns across polar zones and supports broader climate-adapted species ranges.
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Arctic
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