Livestock Prices Report From Chicago Slaughter, Hogs and Cattle
U S Department of Agriculture notes 40 000 hogs with prices mostly 10 to 150 lower than Friday. Hogs 160 to 220 lbs 10 25 to 10 45, 230 to 290 lbs 10 00 to 10 25, sows 9 00 to 9 50, pigs 9 00 to 10 00. Cattle 15 000 with calves 2 000, steers 11 75 to 15 00, slaughter grades steady but heavy steers softer, yearlings 11 50 to 14 25, cows 6 00 to 9 50, bulls 6 75 to 9 00, veal 8 00 to 11 50, stockers 8 00 to 11 25. Sheep 15 000 with fat lambs 9 50 to 10 00, ewes 4 75 to 6 00, feeder lambs 8 50 to 9 50.
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Chicago
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Market Range Report for Corn Oats Rye and Lard Contracts
Open high low and close figures for May July September and December futures across corn oats rye and lard. Data shows percent changes and price levels with monthly delivery details and notable fluctuations in each commodity contract.
Grain grading figures for Wheat Corn Oats and more
The report lists sample grade ranges for Wheat Corn Oats Rye Barley Timothy and Clover. Details include percentages for various grades and counts such as Wheat red 85 two hard 193 to 103 percent and Corn mixed values from 80 to 83, Oats white ranges 41 to 43 percent, Barley 59 to 65, Timothy 56.5 to 66.0, Clover 10.75 to 18.25.
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Timothy
Toledo Seed Market Grain Quotes April 21
Grain prices for Clover and Alsike, Timothy, and domestic cash grains listed. Clover prime choice 12.00 with October 12.60 and December 12.80, Alsike cash 11.00, Timothy cash new 8.70. Market recap from Toledo on April 21.
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Toledo
U.P
Alsike
Timothy
Estimated Receipts Reported for Wheat Corn and Oars
The estimate shows 69 cars of wheat, 143 cars of corn, and 36 cars of oars. This brief tally lists commodity arrivals by carload count.
Norman French Prefix Fitz In Names Explains Origin
The prefix Fitz in proper names is a Norman French marker meaning son of. It derives from filius with medieval scribes contracting the word by crossing the 1 to drop it, shaping it toward it. The contracted form then fused with us to give the familiar Fitz pronunciation.
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Filius
The Old Oaken Bucket Song History
Samuel Woodworth wrote the song in 1817 originally titled The Bucket The air is Frederick Smiths adaptation from Kiallmarks music for Moore s Araby s Daughter
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Samuel Woodworth
Frederick Smith
Kiallmark
Moore
Araby
Memory System for Duty and Attention
A concise reflection on memory systems that prioritize ought actions over desires. It urges keeping duty in constant focus to align memory with moral and practical obligations, echoing a maxim about disciplined mental attention.
Washington Produce Markets Poultry and Hides Listing
Market list notes geese dream eggs and hens leghorn hens and roosters with prices per pound and per item. Hides including Morse and Colt varieties priced per item. No market for sick thin or crippled poultry noted.
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PiCra
Tony & Colt
Easter services in Washington attract large crowds in 1930
In Washington on April 20 1930 Dr W C Williamson of Monmouth Illinois spoke to the U P Sabbath school and the main auditorium was filled with men women and children. The writer notes Williamsons 63 years of preaching and praises his talk marking it as one of the great events of recent Washington Chautauquas.
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Washington
W. C. Williamson
Monmouth
Illinois
U. P
Washngton
Dr. Williamson
Lou’se Shaffer O'Laughlin
J. F. Taylor
Long Beach
California
Ralph Shannon
Methodist
United Presbyterian
Louise O'Laughlin
Ralph Will
Ainsworth News Notes and Local Bets on Journal Money
The column details neighbors sending Journal money ahead, mentions Geo W Marr's farm north of Ainsworth, and recounts town folk such as R G Kelsey and Ralphs family keeping up support. It notes Thornton Beemprossom's trip to Des Moines with daughter Mrs Otis Lane, plus various visits, minor mishaps, and social chatter around churches, schools, and Sabbath activities.
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California
Geo. W. Marr
Ainsworth
Thornton Beemprossom
Rock Island
Des Moines
Otis Lane
Capitol City
Applegate Real Estate and City Property Listings
Ino W Applegate offers farms and city property for sale or transfer through Little and Pratt Transfer Line. City Hall East Washington Street lists contact options and a local moving service.
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INO. W. Applegate
City Hall
Washington Street
Little & Pratt
Mrs Luett Visit Sparks Cautious Car Talk
Mr and Mrs Charles Luett of Monticello spent Saturday night at the Harlan McCreedy home. They traveled 394 miles in one day and 345 the next during their rounds to Beloit Kansas City Missouri.
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Charles Luett
Monticello
Harlan McCreedy
Beloit
Kans
Kansas City
Harlan
Universal iron for sale and scattered local notes
For sale one universal wrinkle proof electric iron in nearly new condition only 4 59. Call 414 blue. A humorous note mentions Tom Swift in Dwight Illinois and a hospital stay amid March snow. Several family stories reference oats sown by brothers and a move of the E M Benson family to Des Moines for FE M’s new job.
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Tom Swift
Washington
Dwight
Ill
Easter Services Warm at United Presbyterian Church
Easter at United Presbyterian Church drew full houses as Dr. Fulton led the choir through multiple services with strong performances and a well attended day.
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United Presbyterian Church
Fulton
Weekend Visit To Benson Home Reported
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Andresen of Davenport and Merle Benson of Mt Pleasant spent the weekend at the E. M. Benson home on East Jefferson Street.
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Bob Andresen
Davenport
Merle Benson
Mt Pleasant
E. M. Benson
East
Jefferson St
Farmer Finds Coins In Scarecrow Near Trier
A farmer near Trier Germany heard a clinking sound as he passed a scarecrow with a flapping overcoat. In a pocket he discovered coins that he later cashed in Trier for nearly 250 dollars.
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Trier
Germany
Chaucer Manuscripts Survive From Fifteenth Century
More than sixty copies of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales from the fifteenth century remain. The English poet traveled in Italy and France in royal service.
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Geoffrey Chaucer
Italy
France
The Use of Force Quote by Edmund Burke
A brief literary quotation notes that force only yields temporary control. It argues lasting governance requires more than conquest and contends nations cannot be governed by perpetual subduing. The line emphasizes restraint and strategy beyond force.
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Edmund Burke
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Iowa Ave
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U.R
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R. L
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Roosters
Washington Produce Markets
Leghorn Hens
Wilbur F. Gardner
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H. M. Shellebarger
R. G. Kelsey
George
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Home County Daily News
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D. E. Hethcote
S. R. Thompson
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Warren Woodside
Mr. Hethcote
Henry
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Wade
Oscar Lanes
West Chester
Everette Griffith
Methodist Church
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L. H. Wallace
David Warfel
Iowa City
T. D. Cuddy
Hedrick
O. W. Cuddy
Moquoketa
Crawfordsville
Joe A. Conrad
W. W. Twinam
Finnley McCall
Wayland
C. C. Wenger
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Bert Donaldson
Coppock
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Gon Jesse
D. O. Davison
Geo. Garrett
Louis Fetes
J. W. White
Haskins
Frank Kephart
Frank
N. D. Snyder
Keota R
Dutch Creek
Journal
Handi Ug
Roy Kephart
Roy
Harl
John Morrell & Co
England
Ottumwa
Iowa Farms
Chas. S. Thomas
Iowa
Milwaukee Yards
The
Iowa Live Stock Commission Company
Union Stock Yards
John A. Babcock
W.S. Reister & Sons
Reister Creamery
Physicians and Surgeons
E. EK. Stutsman
F. & M. Bank
O. W. McLaughlin
West Main Street
W. L. Alcorn
Wilson Heating Co
W. S. Kyle
M. D
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J. M. Lloyd
Preston Letter Osteopathic
South Iowa Ave
Matt Pratt
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
East Side Square
Ward
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
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North Side Sq
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Opera House
Livingston & Eicher Law Abstract
C. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
J.D. Dayton
Westchester
Washington County
Frank Boller
Phonia
W. Washington St
T. J. Pease
Court House
W .J. Masson
Earle W. Corbin & Co
Coles Hot Blast Furnaces
Fred Franklin
Evening Journal
A. D. Rathmel
Atchisons
Ernest Carlson
John May and Son
W. S. Mayo
Eod
Timothy Hay
Vincent Hatchery
Burlington Depot
Schmoeller Bros. Tailors
Hampshire
Jersey
FIELD
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Andotte
Will Kendrick
Fred Te Bockhorst
Washington R. R
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H. A. Engel
Poland
China
Chester
N. E
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John Caldwell
FE. M
Betty
Joe Klopfenstein
City
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Mon
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J. KE. Wright
Chas Ashby
Frank H. Gray
Second Ave
EB. Putnam
Thos. R. Gillespie
Geo J. Breitenbach
William C. Longer
Mon Thurg
C. A. Moorman
C. R. Bishop
Mitchellville
Towa
State Finance Company
Southern Surety Building
International Employment Bureau
Youngerman
Almanach de Gotha
Europe
Scarecrow
Chaucer
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