Hog Prices Steady To 50 Cents Up As Supply Remains Low
Hog receipts were the lightest for a Monday in four months with prices steady to 50 cents higher. Cattle were up to 25 cents through the day and sheep rose about 50 cents. USDA reports show hogs at 9,000 head, weights ranging from 150 to over 350 pounds with varied values. Slaughter cattle and yearlings traded steady to 25 cents higher. vealers steady. cows and bulls steady to strong. Top hogs around 23.50 per cwt. cattle about 28 to 34.50 for good steers and yearlings. sheep mostly 28 to 31, with top native lambs around 31.25.
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Chicago
USDA
Spitting as Antidote Against Evil Eye Among Greeks and Romans
A historical note records that spitting was a common remedy used by Greeks and Romans to counteract the poison of the evil eye. It reflects beliefs in protective gestures and folk practices centered on averting harm from envy or malevolent gaze.
Rats Ruin Vast Grain Stock Across United States
A long standing problem shows rats destroying about 200 million bushels of grain annually in the United States. The figure underscores ongoing pest control challenges impacting farmers and storage facilities nationwide.
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United States
Local Markets Poultry and Eggs Prices Listed
Heavy hens over 4 pounds and leghorns 13 cents per pound. Springs over 4 pounds 23 cents. Eggs No 1 43 cents per dozen, medium 36 cents, No 2 28 cents.
County Assessor Budget Approved by Board for 1953
The county conference board approved a $17,950 budget for the county assessor's office for 1953. No taxpayers attended the 10 a.m. hearing. The plan allocates $13,420 for administrative expenses, $2,450 for office costs, $500 for appeals, $1,000 for the board of review, and $580 for old age and survivor insurance. About $14,940 of the budget will be raised by taxation, down from $16,060 last year.
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County Conference Board
Board of Review
Health Ad and Service Directory Listing
Advertisement highlights health emphasis with Dr Gillespie chiropractor contact details and piano tuning service by W Herrick. Listings show phone numbers 1231 J and 2263 J plus 3656 W for Mrs Burnett. Local readers are urged to address coughs and colds and arrange piano tuning.
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For Sale Dream Car 1948 Plymouth Convertible
Vehicle listing notes a 1948 Plymouth convertible for sale with view at Muscatine Truck Garage and a contact phone 3142. Also mentions Crosley car sales Souza Motors Rock Island distributor 201 ird Ave and a boys kit priced at 60 dollars weekly. Vacation closure listed with Ina Mae's reopening August 18.
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Ird
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Market Prices for Feedlot Pork Carcasses by Weight
The report lists good to choice cattle weights from 140 to 160 pounds up to 500 pounds and above with price ranges per hundredweight. It details hog and sow price spreads from 160 pounds through 500 pounds plus stags 400 to 600 pounds, noting various price intervals and ranges.
Berlou Moth Damage Protection Guarantee Offered
One spraying of Berlou protects clo thes furniture and woolens from moth damage for five years or the company pays the damage. McColm & Ever !asting cemetery wreaths Miller Green house 612 Hope. Phone 1952.
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White sidewall tires avoid curb scuffing with rib guard
Automobiles may feature white sidewall tires protected by a projecting rib along the tire side. The rib acts as a shield against curb rubbing and scuffs during cornering and parking.
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