Chicago market report a busy cattle and hog day
Daily market reports from Chicago show estimated receipts of 26 000 hogs 3 000 cattle and 9 000 cattle and sheep combined with slow and uneven trading. Hog prices mainly 8.50 to 8 60 for 160 240 pounds with top 8 70. Beef steers and yearlings steady to 25 cents higher feeder cattle steady vealers up to 25 cents. Lambs higher with western lambs at 14 00 and natives 12 75 13 25 top 13 50. Offical yesterday hogs 28148 cattle 8386 sheep 15737 calves 2412. Shipments 6812 3336 4428 405.
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Hoge Chicago
Tidal Wave Devastates Korea Coast Killing Many and Vanishing Boats
Aug 15 report from Tokio fears heavy loss of life from a western Korea coast tidal wave and storm. Several hundred boats are missing, raising alarm over maritime and coastal damage amid ongoing rescue efforts.
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Korea
Tokio
Hog sales and farm auctions listed for Noble area
Sale dates announced include August 21 Ed E Bicher 3½ miles northeast of Noble public sale September 25 W R Gamon & Sons 6 miles southeast Poland China Hog Sale October 13 Ernest Carlson Duroc Jersey Hog sale Follow Journal Want Ads for details.
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Ed E. Bicher
Noble Public Sale
W. R. Gamon & Sons
Poland
Ernest Carlson
Duroc Jersey
First Incubation of Eggs in England Historical Note
An archival note recalls early incubation of eggs in England using a charcoal fire and a cotton covering. The description highlights primitive methods and technological beginnings in poultry farming.
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England
Elephant’s Peanut Dilemma Affects Child Pleasing vs Autonomy
A debate centers on whether the elephant eats peanuts for its own aim or merely to please the child. The discussion weighs animal motivation against human expectations and welfare.
Eyes of the blue crab described by Nature Magazine
The article notes that the blue crab has extremely small eyes, stating that a hundred arranged side by side would form a line barely an inch long. It emphasizes the minuteness of the eye structures in this crustacean.
Lock picked, key proves useless to late comers
A terse exchange notes that possessing the key after another has opened the lock adds little value. The situation emphasizes timing and the futility of post hoc access in a concise, nosy observation.
Cleaning plaster ornaments with starch wash
A housewife advises cleaning plaster ornaments busts and vases by dipping in a clean starch and water solution, then brushing off the residue after drying.
Advertising through the Ages From Ancient to Modern Times
A concise look at how advertising evolved from ancient Egypt Greece and Rome to today highlighting enduring strategies and shifts in media usage. It notes timeless aims such as informing persuading and brand presence across eras and technologies.
Family reunions and visits mark Ainsworth notes
Aug 17 in Ainsworth reports multiple family gatherings. The Chihak home held a Sunday reunion with relatives from Chicago Salisbury North Carolina Des Moines and Muscatine among others. Others travel to Cincinnati and Colorado while local events include an American Legion convention and a Kansas City visit by local residents.
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Ainsworth Ainsworth
Frank Chihak
Mason City
George Lord
Cincinnati
Ohio
Auto
Mrs. Lord
Louisa County Farm Bureau notes on fair winners
Louisa County Farm Bureau reports success of 4H and club shows at the fair with top placings in Hereford Baby Beef, Angus, Shorthorn, Duroc and Poland China classes. Josephine Garden leads champion baby beef steer. numerous youths win first prizes and plans for next year’s baby beef club and state fair carriage are outlined. Township meetings resume monthly across Jefferson Port Louisa Columbus City Union to foster community programs and member participation.
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Louisa County
Henry Battenhagen
Ruth Bennett
Ruth Miller
Ella Battenhagen
van Burton Snyder
Orval Gibbs
Harold Gibbs
Scott Willey
Shorthorn Baby Beef Club
Josephine Garden
Harold Jones
Wm. Weaver
Thos. H. Newell
John Banks
Sth
Harold Duncan
Roy Badham
John Borchway
Howard Oak
Dean Duncan
Ernest Yoder
Fruitland
Robert Duncan
Poland
John Brockway
John Hockway
Donald Oak
Thomas Banks
Chas. Hanft
August
John Hayes
Hampshire
Max Robertson
Keith Robertson
Columbus Junction Fair
Farm Bureau
Jefferson
Port Louisa
Columbus City
Union
Mrs Mitchell Hosts Supper for Graber Munger Eicher
In Noble, Mrs A F Mitchell entertained Monday evening with Misses Mretha and Helen Graber Edith Munger and Frances Eicher. P P Wenger and family and Helen and Martha Graber visited in Oskaloosa Wednesday. Mrs Wenger remained at the hospital for treatments by Dr Abbott.
Frey Family Reunion and Local Visits at Sunset Park
The Frey family gathering at Sunset Park on Sunday drew J. A. Frey and kin Otto Frey of near Wayland Bert Frey of Havre and C A Rich with wife of near Brighton among attendees Washington D C official W A Roberts visited Andrew Runner home then moved to Muscatine for Fisheries Department work Mrs Roberts and Esther plan two weeks here before visiting Austin Minn with Mrs Fred Sholl Stella Rinner joins them in Austin Philathea girls held a class meeting at Masse Graber home with Helen Martha and Edith in Newton Kansas nursing during attendance Mr Sutter and daughter Martha arrived Saturday to visit Mrs C C Sommer family.
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Frey
Sunset Park
J. A. Frey
Otto Frey
Near Wayland
Bert Frey
Havre
C. A. Rich
Brighton
W. A. Roberts
Washington Dp. Co
Andrew Runner
Muscatine
Roberts
Helen
Martha Graber
Edith Wenger
Newton Kansas
Mr. Sutter
Martha
C. C. Sommer
Richmond Social News Covers Weddings Visits and Illness
Last evening 30 ladies and children attended a surprise for Mrs. Lloyd Sharpe as part of wedding celebrations. A late lunch followed at 10 20 pm hosted by Mrs. Albert Sharpe. Miss Maude Welte returned from Davenport Fair and several local families visited nearby towns. Florence Havert, born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo Havert of Collis, Minn, will be named Florence. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Welter plan a Kansas visit. A large crowd was expected for the K of C picnic with a delayed Mass at 9 20. Joe Bourgois faces health concerns and Joe Friend visited Iowa City for a check.
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Richmond
Lloyd Sharpe
Albert Sharpe
Maude Welte
Davenport
Della
Matilda
Luke Lan
Everly
Iowa
West Bend
Colis
Minn
Harry Strabala
Joe Friend
Washington
Joe Bourgois
Iowa City
K. of C
Canadian Wheat Estimate Falls Short of Last Year
The July 31 Canadian wheat forecast from the Dominion Bureau of Statistics via the U S Department of Agriculture shows 382 514 000 bushels produced, down 17 272 000 from last year’s 399 786 000. Acreage rose 411 000 acres but overall grain output declines amid rust and sawfly damage in Manitoba and mixed results across the Prairie provinces.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
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Mutual
R. L. Gibson
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W. S. Reister
East Third St
Creamery
East Washington St
Property Owners Federation
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EB. Adams
Blanche McConnell
Colorado
Ralph Shearer
Des Moines
Ralph Thompson
Bentley Thompson
Ainsworth
Dr. Williamson
Baby Junior
Albert More
Ottumwa
U.S
Morrel Packing Plant
Kansas City
W. T. Trotter Sr
Lemmon's Pharmacy
J. M. Godfrey
E. Jefferson
Louisa County Farm Bureau
Rollo
Pickford
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Anna Glicker
Iowa City Park
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