Chicago Markets Hog and Cattle Quotes Aug 7
Hog prices steady to higher with top at 11.85 and 11.60 to 11.80 for 170 to 260 lb bats. Pigs scarce. slaughter and receipts around 8,000 hogs and 5,000 cattle anticipated. Cattle values mixed with prime steers up to 12.25, kins steady, heifers firm, cows steady, bulls strong. calves and yearlings 8.00 to 8.25. Sheep shows uneven fat lambs mostly steady, top 9.00, native ewes 2.00 to 2.50. Receipts Thursday about 8,000 hogs, 5,000 cattle, 7,000 sheep.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Eure
Chicago Produce Market Report Summary
Chicago markets show firm prices across produce lines on August 7. Eggs posted receipts of 8,801 cases with varied grade mix. butter receipts 490 pounds with mixed specials and quality grades. poultry receipts include 31 trucks with mixed fowl, broilers, and turkeys. potatoes on track with good shipment levels and overall fair market conditions.
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Chicago
U.P
Poultry Prices Listings Include Hens Springs and Roosters
A grainy listing shows poultry prices per pound and per dozen with weights for heavy hens leghorn hens heavy springs and roosters. Quotes include 18 to 26 cents per pound and 11 to 19 cents per pound across weight categories with dozens priced accordingly.
Permanent AAA idea boosts farming income and subsidy plan
Washington report by Harold Chamberlain notes the AAA concept may become permanent through curtailed production and benefit payments. It discusses processing tax funding, potential constitutional issues, and possible switch to general taxation. Gilmore seeks CCC unit at University of Iowa with government support.
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Harold Chamberlain
Washington, D. C
Trent
Republican Party
Senate
House
Gilmore
Washington
F E. A. Gilmore
University of Iowa
CCC
Emergency Conservation Works
Civilian Conservation Corps
Corns
PWA
Cash Corn Market Prices in Chicago
Chicago market report lists cash corn quality levels from No 1 yellow to No 4 white with respective moisture grades and receipts count noted. Prices and grades indicate current offer ranges for August delivery and reflect regional trading conditions.
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Chicago
Origins of Yankee Doodle Song and Its Derivation
The song Yankee Doodle was penned by English army surgeon Dr Shuckburgh in 1754 to mock untrained American troops during the French and Indian War. It used an old Dutch tune, and the word Yankee arose from a mispronunciation of English or Angliols by Indians, per a common theory.
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Doctor Shuckburgh
Netherlands
Neighboring Communities Notes by Journal’s Su Representative
D F reports on nearby towns with local updates, events, and community happenings. Highlights include civic initiatives, school activities, and upcoming gatherings shaping regional life.
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Journal
4 H Show At Eklippe Lumber Calves Thrill Local Crowd
August morning cooler as 4 H exhibit draws crowds near Eklippe Lumber. About 85 calves are housed on site while youngsters enjoy the event and watchmanship and community cheer.
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Eklippe Lumber Company
Calf Weight Guess Offers Resting Joke
Homer Jarrard jokes about guessing a calf's weight and admits defeat after a guess of 800 pounds while the calf weighs 1019 pounds, noting the animal was tired and could rest.
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Homer Jarrard
Weight master notes calf name Amous during weigh in
An Angus calf is weighed as the weight master asks for the animal’s name. The response comes back quickly with Amous as the calf’s name and a courteous acknowledgement.
Speak Out on Dying Trees Across Gospel Ridge and Nearby Orchards
Readers describe widespread tree deaths including fruit trees like cherry apple and pear. Jim Thompson of Washington reports a pear tree dying while an orchard northwest of Brighton also declines. The notices call for investigation and pest or disease remedies.
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Gospel Ridge
Jim Thompson
Washington
Brighton
Local Harvest Busy On R 2 And Nearby Lots
Around Glenn Green and Wm Bruty Jesse Moore Levi Blanchard on R 2 residents report heavy activity harvesting hay at St Finch s where a fine yield is noted in the fields and roadside spots.
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Glenn Green
Wm. Bruty
Jesse Moore
Levi Blanchards
St. Finch’s
John Killian Wins in 4-H Show Calf Class
John Killian at the Clyde Rouse home displays two good Hereford calves in the 4-H show, highlighting notable entries and judging prospects.
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John Killian
Clyde Rouse
Kepharts Rt 1 House Among Best This Year
Frank Kepharts new house on Route 1 nears completion praised as one of the best built this year in the country and town.
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Frank Kepharts
R. 1
Lewis Hering and Family Manage Crawfordsville Business
Lewis Hering, his wife, and daughter were handling daily business affairs in Crawfordsville, keeping operations steady for the local enterprise.
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Lewis Hering
Crawfordsville
Crop prospects in Havre area praised for strong yields
The Havre region reports good crops with small grain turning out well at Pete Koehler’s farm, highlighting the strong harvest outlook for local fields and farmers.
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Havre
Pete Koehlers
Farm Scene: Homer Hunt Runs Separator on Timothy Field
Homer C. Hunt threshes timothy on his farm using a Farmall tractor to test a separator as an experiment. The scene captures a rural labor moment showcasing early farming innovation.
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Homer C. Hunt
Gilbert Barr Advances in Crawfordsville Event
Gilbert Barr earns advancement in Crawfordsville competition as reported by the Fifteen Journal subscription note highlighting rising local interest.
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Gilbert Barr
Crawfordsville R
Marvin Hunt and Homer Dispute Reaches Koh Hearing
Fragmentary text shows Marvin Hunt involved with Homer in a dispute directed toward Mr Koh. Details unclear.
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Marvin Hunt
Are
Homer
Mr. Koh
Homer and Dortha Marie Support Marvin’s View
The passage notes Homer as Marvin’s father and Dortha Marie as his younger sister who nods in agreement that Marvin was right. It reads as a brief family exchange affirming Marvin’s conclusion.
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Lers
Homer
Marvin
Dortha Marie
Swift Reunion Showers Yard Play with Family Gathering
Mrs Pat Swift notes a large Swift family gathering at Bruce Stewarts. Children play in the yard while a three week old daughter stays indoors, described as having heavy black hair and a handsome appearance.
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Bruce Stewarts
Pat Swift
Land woes and local social visits in the county
The drought harmed low land suitability while the highway commission bought about three acres from Mr. Wingler for quarrying. Social visits included Mrs. Clare Capps of Waterloo staying with Mrs. Helen Critz and R. H. Heitz man, Miss Marjorie Kron with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walton near Iowa City, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Eden of Muscatine visiting Mrs. Anna Korpus, Mrs. J. E. Cook of Ainsworth staying with her mother Mrs. Korpus, and Miss Bertha Knebel of Iowa City visiting the Knebel family.
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Korpus
Bertha Knebel
Iowa City
William Knebel
Bridge Contract Lets Move to New City Route
A contract has been let for a new bridge over the towa river a mile east of Columbus Junction to connect with the new route of No 2 through the town. The bridge will sit about a fourth mile south of the old span. Four turns will be eliminated shortening the distance a mile. A $75 000 viaduct over the railroad tracks reduces a dangerous grade crossing on No 2 across Iowa. Three Columbus schools vacancies were filled: Robert Moore and Hollander at Columbus Junction and Frances Bonnichsen at Columbus City. Kittenball results: Fredonia 6 West Side 3 and Dutch Ridge 6 Louisa Center 4. Mrs Fred Schlunz visits Ottumwa. Whatsoever Society met at church parlors. Lieberknecht family reunion Aug 15 Weed Park Muscatine. Bliven family reunion Aug 11 Columbus Chautauqua Park. Robert Moore attends UI Summer session. Mrs Mary Cherwinker visits sister in Rochester Minn.
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Columbus Junction
Aug
Towa River
No. 2
Louisa County
Iowa
Columbus
Robert Moore
Hollander
Cotter
Frances Bonnichsen
Concord Township
Columbus City
Fredonia
West Side
Dutch Ridge
Louisa Center
Fred Schlunz
Fred
Ottumwa
Whatsoever Society
Whatsoever Society of the Methodist Church
Mesdames Halle Hanft
Elliot Leonhard
William Dunn
Lieberknecht
Weed Park
Muscatine
Bliven
Columbus Chautauqua Park
University of Iowa
Mary Cherwinker
Lawrence Williams
Rochester, Minn
Local social notes list visits and calls across West Chester area
The column records numerous visits and social calls across families in West Chester and nearby towns. Guests include Mrs. Merle Twinam, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor, the Snyders, the Underwoods, the Schlatter family, Vivian Lemley, and many others visiting relatives and hosts such as the Cherryholmes, Graber, Be ll, and Williams households.
Sandy's Scotch Patient Dental Gas Barter
An altered dialogue shows a patient and dentist negotiating payment for gas. The patient jokes about counting money before gas is given while the dentist declines advance payment.
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Sandy
Closing Out Sale Promised in Crawfordsville
A near future sale is announced for Crawfordsville involving personal and town property. Ada is expected to appear at a later time.
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Crawfordsvile
Ada
Inquire Journal
Sale notes echo later season mentions
The remark reflects that others will reference their sale business later in the season, acknowledging ongoing discussions and expectations. No concrete dates or participants are provided.
Funeral for Mrs. Jim Phillips Draws Attendees From Far and Near
Relatives and a host of friends gathered Tuesday for the funeral of the late Mrs. Jim Phillips, with attendees traveling from distant places to pay respects.
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Jim Phillips
Weather Brings Helpful Harvest Week Cheers
Early Wednesday morning weather boosts harvest and threshing chores expected to run through the week, aiding farmers in field work and grain gathering.
Sharp Lot Down Maine Gimmick Sparks Tiny Exchange
A boy asks for an all day sucker from a candy man. The man hands a small treat and the boy doubts its size while remarking that the days are getting shorter.
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Maine
Threshing Report From Havre and Nearby Farms
Everett Beenlossom R threshing Tuesday and threshing continues at Joe Klopfenstein's. Alois Musil was threshing Tuesday near Havre.
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Everett Beenlossom
Joe Klopfenstein
Alois Musil
Havre
Parrot Returns to Seller Over Curses
A customer returns a parrot after it shocked friends with foul language. The dealer jokes about the bird's quick learning and warns about proper speech around the animal.
Riverside Family Heads West After Selling Store
Mr and Mrs Bert Matthews left Riverside to visit his three brothers Clyde Charles and Harry in San Francisco and Los Angeles California and other relatives in the west They moved their chiropractic equipment out of their office before leaving Marsh their son drives for Witwer Grocery of Cedar Rapids The Interstate construction company completed gravel hauling for highway No 22 west of Riverside and began work from the intersection of highways 161 and 22 east of Riverside to link with the gravel road near Lone Tree The Wingler quarry south west of Riverside provides the gravel
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Riverside
Bert Matthews
W. W. White
West Coast
Matthews
Clyde
Charles
Harry
San Francisco
Los Angeles
California
West
Lcensed
Marsh
Witwer Grocery Company
Cedar Rapids
Interstate Construction Company
Madison
Wisconsin
Kalona
No. 161
Lone Tree
Wingler
Iowa
Young Men Leave for Harvest Fields And Trip in West
Towyn Davis left Tuesday morning with Frank Clark and Kverette Davis for the northern harvest fields. They plan to go west later, traveling in Frank Clark's car. The Ferguson brothers’ new house is being painted this week. Mildred Moore of Wapello visits Grace Conrad. Mrs. Joe Schlatter helped cook for threshers at Ly man Johnson’s near Olds. Margaret Williams visited Mary Cherryholmes Friday. Mrs. Frank Gault, Mrs. Claire Holmes and Mrs. Clar-
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Ence Hering
Merle Twinam
Frank Taylor
P. A. Berdo
Jake Snyders
Henry Underwood
Joe Schlatter
Max
Betty
Tom Carris
West Chester
Olds
Jake Graber
Carol
Harold Dean
Noble
Emma Graber
Robert
Elfreda Landis
Joe Conrad Vernon
Leroy
Grace
D. J. Messenger Homng
Wayland
Guy McCall
Lee
Gene
Paul D. Howell
Columbus Junction
3. K. Orris
Ernest Jones
Griff Davis
Bob Roberts
John Williams
C. H. Bear
Charles
FP. A. Berdo
Roll
John Thomas
Chicago
Clarence Hering
Towyn Davis
Frank Clark
Kveerette Davis
Frank
Frank Gault
Claire Holmes
Clar
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