Cedar Township school consolidation and community notes
Congratulations to Cedar Township schools on consolidation with Prairie Flower site likely becoming a community center. Mention of church activities and rural living emphasis. Local home updates highlight Orva Scott residence under North Second Ave underpass with modern light wood interior and a practical kitchen. Garden department reports on Morel mushrooms and wild flowers with summaries of papers by Daisie McConnell and Mrs. William Kos.
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Cedar Township
Prairie Flower
Fuller
Orva Scott
North Second Ave
Bickels
Daisie McConnell
William Kos
Baby Foxes Den Found in Strawstack Near Norton
Round Grove reports Don Norton discovered a den of about month old baby foxes in a strawstack. One cub was tamed and fed milk and scraps with little fear, while the others remained wary. The brief note also lists local visits and family news from Norton and nearby communities.
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John Skubal
Round Grove
Don Norton
Waterproofing Masonry Exterior Walls with Coatings
Exterior masonry waterproofing can use opaque paints or transparent varnishes. Two coats are recommended for effective protection, regardless of coating type. High grade exterior spar varnish and cement or water mixed paints are suggested options.
Notice of Probate of Will and Codicil in Iowa District Court
Probate hearing set for May 2 1947 in Washington County Iowa on the last will and codicil of Josephine B Elder dated January 21 1947. Clerk R R Noonan orders interested parties to appear and show cause why the will should not be probated. Also shows lamb market quotes for wholesale prices.
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State OF
Iowa
Washington County
Josephine B. Elder
Court House
Washington
District Court
R. R. Noonan
Washington, Iowa
Hog price swings at Chicago stockyards wind through week
Chicago markets show hog prices falling to the lowest since January with the week’s top at 24.50. Weights 170 to 280 pounds sold 21 to 25 dollars per hundredweight, with lighter hogs scarce and heavier animals uneven in demand. Steers, yearlings, and heifers fluctuated, stock cattle steady, lambs active and moving to eastern buyers. details include numerous price ranges for different weight classes and cuts.
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Chicago
South Dakota
Chicago Grain and Corn Market Opens with Mixed Futures
Open high low close figures show May corn at 263% 264% 262 263% with July 230 221% 2291 229% and Sept 221 222 220% 22144. Corn futures list May 170% 1701 167 167% and July 162% 163% 1607 161% with Sept 1515 151% 148% 148 44 after. Oats trade shows July near 82 with Sept at 76% and December around 75% amid volatile price readings.
First state insurance department founded in Massachusetts
The first insurance department in Massachusetts traces its origins to 1855, establishing state oversight of insurers and regulating the industry for the commonwealth. The milestone marks the start of formal regulatory authority in the region.
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Massachusetts
Milking Shorthorn Sale at Bloomfield Iowa
April 29 sale in Bloomfield Iowa features Milking Shorthorn cattle and a milk cow auction at the sale pavilion starting at 1 20. A R Childron serves as Sales Manager for the event.
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Bloomfield
Iowa
A. R. Childron
Sale
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