Chicago hog and cattle market report for August 12 1922
Estimated receipts hogs 5000 cattle 1000 sheep 2000. Holdovers hogs 7919 cattle 792? market steady closing dull. Prices: heavy 9.25 9.50, medium 9.10 10.10, light 9.75 10.25, heavy sows 7.35 8.25, light sows 7.00 7.50, pigs 9.25 10.15. Wheat futures open 1.04%–1.05 high 1.09% low 1.04. Oats and corn also quoted. cash grain patterns noted. Estimated Monday hogs 35000 cattle 17000 sheep 18000.
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Chicago
Elower
National Rules To Be Applied To Old Horseshoe Game
Des Moines hosts a national horseshoe pitching convention Aug 28 to Sept 1 as leaders push for unified rules and a central governing body. The merger of two rival groups will be decided, with a new constitution and four regional divisions guiding state, district, and national tournaments.
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Des Moines
B. G. Leighton
Minneapolis
National Horseshoe Pitchers Association
United States
Leighton
National League of Horseshoe and
Quait Pitchers
St. Petersburg
Pla
Charles Cox
Columbus
Horseshoe
Garnet Varieties and Carbuncle Color in Jewelry
A jeweler explains that garnet and carbuncle are the same stone and that carbuncle refers to any garnet variety. The term often means a cabochon cut with a smooth domed top, especially popular for large stones in men’s jewelry.
Poultry Bulletin Highlights Rhode Island Reds Production
Iowa State Agricultural Experiment Station at Ames releases Bulletin No. 202 after over a decade of Rhode Island Red trials. H A Bittenbender advocates careful selection and breeding to maintain type and high egg production, noting broodiness need not hinder overall output.
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Rhode Island
Ames
Corn Belt
Iowa . Agricultural Experiment Station
H. A. Kavenbender
Poultry Wrk
Rhode Islands
Bittenbender
American Women Smarter Dressed Says Indian Maharajah
The maharajah of Raipur, during his ten day visit to America, praises American women as the smartest dressed in the world. He notes fascination with U S women and entertainment, and admires American polo players as well.
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New York
Raipipla
India
America
Iowa crops show great progress in August
Iowa and Des Moines reports reveal corn at 94 percent of normal with projected 413,929,000 bushels. Winter wheat yield forecast averages 23 bu per acre. oats 84 percent of normal at 212,772,600 bushels. barley 87 percent with 5,174,000 bushels. Apples and hay show sizable outputs, while spring wheat is poor due to heat and drought. FRANK E. PINNEY reports agricultural statistics for Iowa.
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Des Moiness
Iowa
Marriage in Poland and the role of in laws
In Poland the marriage contract focuses on the husband gaining a large network of relatives who supply gifts. A wife’s kin are counted as assets, and it is common for a woman to propose taatel through her parents, reflecting the social expectation of dowries via family connections.
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Poland
Learn Value of Purebred Sires and Picric Acid Use
In Carroll Iowa Aug 12 J W Schroeder urges purebred sires to curb scrubs, noting rising prices and stronger herd growth. Ames reports picric acid surplus from war stock helps clear stumps. Iowa farmers report successful stump removal and safety advantages over dynamite. European corn borer alerts urge vigilance and quarantine measures to prevent invasion.
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Carroll
J. W. Schroeder
Schroeder
Carroll County
Ames
United States
Iowa
War Department
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Extension Service
Iowa State College
A. W. Clyde
H. E. Campbell
West Branch
Cedar County
O. K
Campbell
New Mexico
Cedar Rapids
J. H. Metcalf
Boston
Drake
Dr. Drake
Iona
Kendall
F. A. Fenton
Europe
Mystic River
New York
Pennsylvania
Maine
Ohio
Michigan
Ottawa
Canada
Lake Erie
Toledo
Wisconsin
Illinois
Missouri
U. S
New York State
Welb
Thompson Wins Ohio GOP Primary Endorsed by Harding
Carmi A. Thompson edged a field of governors candidates in the Ohio Republican primary, a result seen as confirming President Harding's backing. Commentators noted a sizable loyal base in Ohio, while opponents were described as capable challengers in a contest that tested Harding's influence locally.
Indiana Beveridge Wins Hinging On Ballot Preference
The Indiana primary favored Beveridge over New, driven by Beveridge’s personality and record rather than dislike of New. The Ohio result appears tied to Harding's endorsement of Thompson, with no clear sign the president lost substantial support in the state.
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Ottumwa
Ohio
Carmi A. Thompson
Thompson
Harding
Indiana
New
Beveridge
Steamboat Race Excites Passengers at Madison
A Dallas City to Burlington race on the Capitol and the Keokuk drew cheers as the Capitol chased the smaller Keokuk along the river. Captain Hunter and Engineer White steered the Capitol while Captain McKenzie and Engineer Rafter ran the Keokuk. The Keokuk led to Burlington where it landed first after a brisk duel of steam and smoke.
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FT. Madison
Dallas City
Burlington
Streckfus
Capitol
Keokuk
City
Hunter
Engineer White
McKenzie
Rafter
Little Keokuk
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Westerday
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Iowa City
HL Deming
Frank 8. Pinney
Mr. Schroeder
Minnesota
de. Drake
The
Ohio Vote
Wat
Mutual
R. L. Gibson
Brown Swiss Bull
My Place
North
Marion Ave
John Creiner
W. S. Reister & Sons
East Third St
East Washington St
Property Owners Federation, Inc
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