Cattle and hog markets show mixed shifts at Chicago auction
Cattle receipts about 500 with scarce top grades and declines in most other grades. Best fat cattle reach 14.60 for heavy steers and 14.50 for long yearlings, while western rangers arrive in small numbers. Sheep and lambs mix with steady fat lambs near 14.70 and hogs 10.50 to 10.65 for light weights. overall volumes show by the week’s totals and shifting demand.
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Chicago
Western Rangers
Wyoming
Chicago grain prices edge higher on futures quotes
Chicago markets connect bid for Wheat and Corn with mixed advances and declines. Wheat values climb around 1.4 percent for various grades while Corn and Oats show modest shifts and minor gains in yellow and white categories. Barley and Timothy notes wrap up with routine price ranges.
Wheat and corn futures mixed as markets close
Chicago grain prices show Sept wheat at 1.40, Dec 1.44, Mar 1.47 with narrow day ranges. Corn figures are incomplete but indicate active trading at near week high levels.
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Chicago
County Meeting Advances Washington County Soldiers Monument
Citizens gathered at the courthouse for a monument to deceased Washington County soldiers. A six member committee was formed to prepare for an adjourned meeting in September. The event aims to honor local veterans with a lasting tribute. The article also notes Fourth of July celebrations in Washington with ceremonies, a parade, music, a meal, and fireworks. The Washington County Bible Society held its annual meeting with reports on Bible distribution and new county agents.
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Court House
Washington County
Samuel R. Palmer
C. H. Wilson
C. T. Jones
J. F. Junkin
Ss. P
Washington
J. A. Thompson
College Grove
Col. Crabb
Chas. Thompson
J. F. Mclunkin
J. A. Young
25Th
Iowa Infantry
Washington County Bible Society
U. P
J. A. Henderson
Wm. G. Stewart
Benj. Stickley
Oregon
Marion
Franklin
Crawford
Clay
Brighton
Dutch Creek
Cedar Townships
Thomas Woodhead
Stickley
D. W. French
B. P. Baldwin
John B. Hale
Births and local notices from Pilotburg and Washington County
Mrs Muriel Anderson reports a new baby girl born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Joe Vodichka in Pilotburg Ange. Mr and Mrs Ernest Fisher visited both parental homes Sunday. A shower occurred Saturday, hindering threshing at Mr Langs. John Lang’s threshing finished Monday. Albert Stransky harvesting clover again today. District Court notice declares Mrs J P Ryan assigned bakery business assets to creditor trustee August 4 1927 with three month claim filing.
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Sadie Rickey
Clara Fisher
Ames
Pilotsburg
Ange
Joe Vodichka
Ernest Fisher
John Langs
Albert Stransky
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
J. P. Ryan
Washington, Iowa
Marion Avenue
Paul Minear
Amanda Petratz
Washington Epworth League
Eureka
Epworth League
Amanda Reed
Marion Woodburn
L. F. Woodburn
Mildred
D. G. Beenblossom
J. J. Benda
Kalona
Farmer's Mutual
Henry County Fair
Local notes from Wayland and surrounding area
Community chatter items from Wayland include thanks to Jap Allen for space in the Wayland News and mentions of chicken dinners and local hospitality. The piece also highlights Elmer Burham and family, George Wallace, Ted Herr shipping cattle, Ralph Dougherty’s card from Cumberland, and neighbors Sam Richardson and Chris Horning with family and garden news.
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Wayland News
Jap Allen
Elmer Burham
Elmer
Geo. Wallace
Geo
Ted Herr
Ainsworth
Ted
Ralph Dougherty
Eureka Schoolhouse Work Proceeds Before Term Opener
Eureka residents report painting and varnishing of desks as contractors Hamilton and Brown from Brighton prepare the schoolhouse for the upcoming term. Local clergy Dr. Osburn of Mt. Pleasant to preach Sunday morning. Several visitors, road trips, and community events noted, including Epworth League activities and Henry County Fair participation.
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Osburn
Mt. Pleasant
Eureka
Kansas Blast Critics Subway Entrances Say New York City People
A harsh social critique from the Atchison Globe labels New York City residents as the most concerted and ignorant, claiming they think they know everything due to their knowledge of subway entrances.
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New York
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West Chester, Iowa
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A. H. Holden
A. Conner
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Critz
Prewes
Hyde
Ric
Msyntdy Buti WD
Riverside
Riverside Leader
T. A. Michels
Oliver 8. Johnson
Tipton
Darkey
Allen
Ralph
Ferguson
Anderson
Cumberland
Maryland
Senator Brookhart
Owetier
Chris Horning
Chris
Chris Hornig
Sam Richardson
Sam
Tom Tooempoon
J. PD. Goble
Clarinda
Mary Maxwell
Sam Ferguson
Crawfordsville
John Cunningham
Robert Cunningham
Wastington
Wilbur Beenblossom
Hamilton and Brown
Harry Baker
John Kublin
Texas
I. B. Hoxworth
J. J Benda
Ward Essley
W. F. Salterberg
Irene
West
Denver
Colorado
Kansas
Berlin
Evening Journal
Inquire Journal
Blue
J. W. Shafer
Rawleigh
W. T. Rawleigh Co
Dept
Freeport
K. A. Mathers, Haskins
Lois
North
Iowa Avenue
Mae van Zandt
West Liberty
Frank Nemec
Mon Fry
Losin
Amy Ber
F. E. Smith
Royal Sales
Dodd Printing Co
Ft. Madison
Wale
Little
Clegg Bros
Mable Moore Wenger
Sarah Ingham
Guernsey
Inuquire Journal
Ralph Minick
H. D Havelett
Washington Produce Marketa
ORC
Otto Koennecks
Koennecke
Conferg
Leson
Battersea
Peter's Eye
Peter's Island
Chelsea
Cheles-eye
Bermondsey
Bermond’s Eye
Wayne A. Limerman
Roach, Conwell & Hugill Live Stock Commission CO
Drovers National Bank
Chicago Union Stock Yards
ELA
J. Ben Roach
A. Gil Conwell
Walter P. Roach
Jim Beal
B. RR. Hugill
W. A. Limerman
J. L. Merrion
A. H
Harry) Herbold
Pritchard Commission CO. Union Stock Yards
Pritchard Com. CO
Iowa Livestock Commission Company
Union Stock Yards
John A. Babcock
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