Fat cattle prices at Union Stock Yards Nov 20 1938
A daily report from Union Stock Yards notes no great change in the fat cattle market. Reesients were fair with 7,500 head traded. light and small stock led activity, while medium and heavy cattle were slow. Quotations include choice prime heavy steers 15.25 14.00, good to choice steers 11.00 12.25, yearlings 14.25 15.25, cows 7.50 9.50, calves 4.50 7.25, veal 11.00 18.50, stockers 9.75 11.75, and feeders 8.00 10.25.
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Ca.dlo
Rave
I.clogna
Pat Lambs
Range Lambs
Jamis
Hog market slides as 8000 new cattle enter market
Hog prices continued to drop with 8000 new hogs added to the market. Values eased 10 to 15 cents below Monday’s levels as buyers showed weakness. Trade was active in a spread of 6.59 to 8.70 dollars with top butchers reaching 8.75 dollars.
Sheep and Lamb Prices Mixed at Market Sale
Nine thousand fresh sheep and lambs arrived Tuesday while fat lambs sold strong from 12.00 to 12.50. Feeder lambs and plain sheep held steady with various ranges noted for good to choice lambs and yearlings, prices from about 11.05 to 14.00, with larger totals at 1,000 dollars level for fat offerings.
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Steddy
Unclear Source Text Highlights Travel and Health Topics
The readable fragments discuss ear and eye enteric disease and crossing a border or wall. It mentions a named group and a change in travel preference, noting a public shift away from a risky route toward normal travel.
Philade lphia Ledger Notes Paul Revere Ride Tale
The Public Ledger references Paul Revere and his famous ride on a white horse and mentions a red headed girl not accounted for in history.
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Paul Revere
The
Philadelpha Public Ledger
Aiade
No title found in article fragment
A remark notes that crew members who stay awake eight or nine days on a refueling mission set a mind your own business record.
Boy Unable to Smile Reported in The London Lancet
A London Lancet report describes a small boy who cannot smile, presenting a challenging case for clinicians. The physician notes the child's condition and suggests careful observation of facial expression in managing his symptoms.
Little Woman Bids Farewell to Cotton Stockings
A fashion item notes the Little Woman's final concession to current style by agreeing to go without cotton stockings for life. The remark frames a light social trend with a dash of humor.
Psychological perfume tricks and oriental mood control
A remark notes that the so called psychological perfume is really physiological and that orientals have long used it to influence moods and create effects, suggesting a learned manipulation over years.
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Tne
Paris dispatch on ying outfit and tools in air
A Paris dispatch describes the proper outfit for ying with no "iilet of ecru face" and notes gilets are acceptable. The piece suggests using a safety razor in the air as a possible option.
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Paris
Ecru
Ancient Llawali customs join school curricula
The article notes that Llawali traditions will be preserved through territorial public school curricula to prevent cultural loss. It also warns about health, stressing that asking a doctor about dieting remains less dangerous than overeating as waistlines expand.
Social leaders judged by endorsed products and photos
Standards now measure a social leader by the quantity and quality of products advertising her endorsement with accompanying photographs. The change emphasizes commercial appeal and visible sponsorship over traditional accomplishments.
Bee’s Eve Less Acute Than Human Says Entomologist
An entomologist notes the bee’s perception on the eve is 16 percent of human acuity. The remark questions why bees endure hardship without sight beyond honey and flowers. A merger announcement links many top hotels with about 40 million dollars in real estate and 800000 towels involved.
Lighter-than-life excerpts drift through city columns
A jumble of July headlines and stray phrases captures a breezy notes page. Mentions Trotsky as a film figure and talkie star, fashions, public trends, and a Father’s Day necktie joke amid casual observations on prison reforms and rural roads.
Fragmented Notes Reflect Oddities and Puns Across Town
A jumble of quirky lines discusses a telephone booth trick, a two bit sales pitch, a toothy creature called oomorquito and a four legged duck born in New Oxford Ontario. It also reflects on a fabecco coupon and a skeptical quip about education and theft, all in a loose, humorous newspaper snippet.
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New Oxford
Ont
Local Progress Paper Snippet From Polk Nebraska
Fragmentary notice from Polk Nebraska dated March 2 1907 lists editor and publisher McGaffin. The text is garbled but indicates a post or issue detail and a local provincial publication.
Methodist Church Notes and Pageant At Swede Plain
Swede Plain M E Church schedule lists Sunday School at 10:00 am, Morning Worship at 11:00, Evening Service at 7:80 pm. Next Sunday eight ladies will present a pageant A Galaxy Of Stars after Sunday School. W M S and Brotherhood met with programs led by Mrs Adelson and Mr Crozier of Osceola spoke on Have We Outgrown Religion. Swede Plain W M S attended the 42nd Annual Hastings District convention in Fairmont on November 7 with Rev Ekwall and others reporting an inspiring meeting.
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Crater
Fairmont
Ekwall
Nettie Carleon
George Phillips
Don Shostrom
Notice to Creditors in Norton Estate Polk County
In the county court of Polk Nebraska creditors are warned to file claims against the estate of Charles O Norton deceased by March 13 1980 and for debt payments by December 18 1930. The court will sit December 18 1929 January 13 1980 and March 13 1980 at 104 M daily to receive examine hear adjust all claims and objections filed.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Charles O Norton
Nebrarks
Baid County
Joel Hangon
Charles O. Norton
Mickie Stirs with Neighbor News Opinion
A comic column features Mickie criticizing a neighbor who borrows papers and hypes a kicker, then dismisses readers’ consent, provoking local gossip and playful banter.
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Eric
Farmers Store Sat Specials Advertised Prices
Sat ad listing two pounds good oleo three boxes mince meat large box four boxes corn flakes corn starch four kinds good plain cookies per pound fancy Snow Peak cookies per pound two pound box crackers prices 39 cents 39 cents 49 cents fifteen cents nineteen cents week 16e
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Snow Peak
Mission Church Announces Day School and Services
A notice announces a day school at Mission Church with services led by Ed He Hi and others. It lists prayer meeting times and weekly schedule, including Wednesday evening gatherings and community events at Westhond.
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W. Westhond
Arborville Congregational Service Schedule
Pastor E R Peterson preaches at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. in Arborville with Mi 2 Gs NG ob kee noted in program.
Dance at Viking Hall Saturday Night
Janett apples for sae at 75 cents per bushel. Call 4621. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carlson and daughter Evelyn visit with Mr. and Mrs. EW Johnson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Hanquist and son Harlan join the Mothers near Clarks at Sunday afternoon gathering.
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Viking Hall
Harry Carlson
Evelyn
Chas Hanquist
Harlan
Theodore
Near Clarks
EW. Johnson
November sale advert for turkey orders and auto race
November listing offers turkey orders and an automobile race with contact details. Advertisement notes prices and a mailing option, urging readers to leave orders at the Progress office.
Thanksgiving Day Union Service Planned With Local Churches
Baptist Church notes announce Sunday School at 40 minutes with Ellen Larson as superintendent and morning worship led by J L Hedbloon. Evening worship at 11:00 and a 7:30 evangelistic service precede a November 28 union Thanksgiving service at 10 AM at the Methodist church.
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J. L. Hedbloom
Ellen Larson
Union
the Methodist Church
First Showing of Christmas Gifts at Local Store Inventory
A local shop lists a wide array of holiday items including leather bill folds, Beau Brummell shirts, silk scarves, silk and wool hose, gloves, novelty ties, kerchiefs, china dog sets, sheets and pillow cases, silk pillow covers, silk pajamas, lace dresser scarves, and new style gloves. Also offered are silk hoses, 212 yards unbleached sheeting, ready made winter dresses in old rose velour, per yard valances, curtain panels by Bobonet, table padding, men’s wool finish hides, and ladies overshoes at discounted prices.
Box Social and Program at Arborville Town Hall
Arborville hosts a box social and program on Tuesday evening November 25 at 8 PM at the Town Hall. Ladies bring boxes and men bring pockets full. guests include Freda Bellows June Evelyn Olan and local teachers. Mrs Aug Steelquist celebrated 75th birthday with 25 town friends and honored guests from Sioux City and Columbus with a luncheon.
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Arborville Town Hall
Pease
Freda Bellows
June Evelyn Olan
Aug. Steelquist
Gust Easterlund
Adele
Sioux City
Iowa
Arvid Magnuasen
Columbus
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Wisconsin
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