Market Receipts and Prices for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Hog receipts 15,000 with market steady to 10 higher for under 250 lb hogs. heavier weights and packing sows weaker. Top 13.00 for a load of 210 lb. Butcher prices by weight range: 11.85-12.65 (25% to 350 lb), 12.00-13.00 (200-250 lb), 11.60-13.00 (160-200 lb), 11.25-12.85 (130-160 lb). Packing sows 11.00-11.75. pigs 10.50-12.25. Cattle receipts 10,009. calves 3,000. Select steers and yearlings strong to 25 higher, best early 17.00. Slaughter steers 14.40-17.00 depending on weight. heifers 11.10-16.75. cows 7.65-13.00. bulls 9.75-11.00. vealers 15.50-17.25. Stocker and feeder steers 11.75-13.75. Sheep receipts 13,000. fat native lambs active 15-25 above Monday, rangers softer, feeding lambs steady. Lambs 14.00-15.00 (good/cheP), 12.25-14.00 (medium). ewes 4.25-7.25, cull 1.75-5.25. feeder lambs 13.50-14.25.
Ottumwa Livestock Market Report Summary
The Ottumwa market closed with higher bids across weight classes. Carcass weights from 130 to 350 pounds ranged from 1125 to 1215, with top quotes noted at various grades for heavier cattle.
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Ottumwa
Tve
Chicago Gash Grain Wheat and Corn Market Noted
Grain quotes show SG wheat ranges from 98 to 112 with many hard and northern spring grades cited. Corn lists mixed, yellow, and white lots with prices around 99 to 106 and SG values varied. Oats feature white grades and mid 20s percentages in multiple lots.
Grain quality figures show wide range of seed grades
The report lists Rye at No 2 97 percent and No 3 94 percent. Barley ranges 60 to 67 percent. Timothy 410 to 470. Clover 2050 to 2875. Four white varieties reach up to 40 percent.
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Timothy
Toledo Seed Market Clover Pricing Notes
Listing shows Clover cash 1750 and Oct 1806 Dec 1815 with cash import 1400. Timothy price 2.00 with Dee 249. Alsike listed cash new 1875 Oct 1875.
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Timothy
Dee
Alsike
Livestock Receipts Estimated for Chicago Market
Chicago reports on August 28 tomorrow's cattle receipts expected at 9000 and hogs at 12000 with holdover hogs totaling 9000.
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Chicago
Local News and Society Notes From Columbus Junction
Ruth Kerr visits brother Glenn in Chicago. California visitors include Mrs. Evan Anwyl Mrs. Julia Marsden and Mrs. Dulcena Heindel. Evelyn Edwards of Newton vacationing with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Edwards for two weeks. Columbus City Methodist Ladies Aid elects officers S S Orris president Elmer Huff vice president Ellen Biggs secretary and treasurer. Louisa county 4H team Alice Pierce and Jean Williams place second in home furnishings contest at the state fair Pierce wins first in individual judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Ruth Kerr
Glenn
Chicago
Evan Anwyl
Julia Marsden
Dulcena Heindel
California
Miss Evelyn Edwards of
Newton
Mrs
Charles, Edwards
Ladies’ Aid Society
Columbus City Methodist Church
S. S. Orris
Elmer Huff
Ellen Biggs
Louisa County
Alice Pierce
Jean Williams
Dupont President backs Hoover in campaign
Lammot du Pont, head of E I du Pont de Nemours, declares support for Herbert Hoover in the upcoming race. He notes prosperity under Hoover as more vital than prohibition issues and sends a letter to the Philadelphia Public Ledger explaining his stance. His brother Pierre du Pont backs Smith over prohibition concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Lammot Dupont
EB I. Dupont de Nemours Company
Herbert Hoover
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pierre
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Three Drowned in Rondout Valley Flood Toll
A Rondout valley flood after a Sunday cloudburst left three dead. Victims include Louis Blatt 44 New York City and Charles Lavery 60 Paterson New Jersey, plus Weller of Grahamville who drowned when a telephone pole refuge was swept away. Damages exceed $1,000,000.
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Middletown
N. Y
Rondout Valley
Catskills
Louis Blatt
New York City
Charles Lavery
Paterson
N. J
Weller
Grahamville
Washington visitors and shoppers fill weekend schedule
Keota resident W E Henderson traveled to Washington on business. Dozens of local residents and visitors queued weekend shopping and social trips from Washington to Davenport Des Moines and Blaine Minnesota. Counts include Mr and Mrs J Harvey Mrs Marion Thompson and others visiting relatives and attending events while Y M C A leader Kreider welcomed a newborn daughter.
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W.fe. Henderson
Keota
Washington
Corrections and Farm Life Notes From Ainsworth Region
The column corrects names of local landowners including the Guy Bros of Prighton and M. E. Westin near Havre. It describes Julius Wulf and family on the Sam Anderson farm, a 20 year old Prairie City potato digger, and Sterling Holmes on a nearby well kept farm. Lois Fitzgerald assists with washing as family members visit Cedar Rapids relatives.
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Julius Wulf
Sam Anderson
Ainsworth
Scott County
Prairie City
Iowa
Sterling Holmes
Wulf
Lois Fitzgerald
Wollrab Home Noted On Red Ball Corner
The Red Ball corner east of the Jim Duffy farm is described as a standout with flowers and shrubs. Neighbors say many direct visitors to the Milt Wollrab home where Clarence Rathmel resides, a landmark along the St. Louis to St. Paul route.
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Milt Wollrab
Jim Duffy
Clarence Rathmel
St. Louis
St. Paul
Wollrab
Noel farm dinner ends with praise for Chad the collie
The Claremont News recounts a meal at the M. J. Orr home on Noel farm with Mrs Orr nursing a broken arm. Chad the collie is praised for guarding the pasture and stopping the bull, while M. J. Orr nears 43 years of marriage with his large family dwindling to four remaining members.
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M. J. Orr
Noel Farm
Chad
Brown Family Heads to Des Moines State Fair
Mr and Mrs Charles Brown and their children Wayne Hilda and Mildred left yesterday for Des Moines to attend the state fair.
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Charles Brown
Wayne
Hilda
Mildred
Des Moines
Suggestions To Teachers From Arch Jarell Word Lessons
Arch Jarell offers English tips on proper usage and pronunciation. He cites common misuses such as ain't and no, notes nyct itropism stresses, and lists misspellings like asafetuidy. The piece includes quirky examples and a word study rule about using a word thrice.
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Arch Jarell
Carnott's Teal Potatoes And Harvest Woes
The report notes Geo Carnott's slow digging of teal potatoes with 109 bushels dug on a 112 foot row. An 18 pound 6 ounce hill contains 71 units. He has four bee swarms, honey for an army, and the Carnott family collects 4 gallons of berries every other day along with tomatoes and beans, raising questions about winter provisions. Quinn and Boyd back the account and urge Missourians to verify.
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W. J. Boyd
John Quinn
Geo. Carnott
Geo
Carnott
George
Quinn
Boyd
Missouri
Children Driving Cars At Tender Ages Alarm Rushmore Enterprise
A Rushmore Enterprise item notes the trend of children operating automobiles at very young ages and warns such behavior may lead to early driving experiences. It highlights growing concern about youth traffic safety and parental supervision.
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Rushmore Enterprise
Old Leffler farm herd poised to lift Harsock and Morrison
H L Harsock and Ed Morrison owner of the Washington farm plan to capitalize on rising cattle prices. They own a fine herd of purebred Herefords and calves and expect eventual financial relief as market values climb.
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H. L. Harsock
Leffler
Ed Morrison
Washington
Iowa horseshoe qualifiers wrap up at state fair
Des Moines August 28 Sixteen players will qualify today for the Iowa state horseshoe pitching meet at the state fair. Patt Moss, former titleholder, and Guy Zimmerman of Sac City won all their matches. Frank Jackson defending champion and former world champion dropped one game in a surprise upset as Lyle Brown of Des Moines defeated him 50 to 43.
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Des Moines
Patt Mossman
Guy Zimmerman
Sac City
Frank Jackson
Lyle Brown
Farm Report Details Large Flock and Potatoes On Hand
The article notes a notably large flock of white chickens on a farm and an abundance of potatoes, highlighting the producer’s bountiful outputs and agricultural abundance.
Jim Boyd Bides Time On Bord Farm Reading Journal
Jim Boyd stays on the Bord farm and plans long nights with corn stores. He reads the Journal to pass the hours and stay awake during the May corn season.
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Jim Boyd
Meeting with Alice After Ten Years
A brief exchange reveals reunion after a decade with playful remarks about Alice's appearance. The dialogue captures a lighthearted tone as old acquaintances reconnect.
Three Family Perishes in Toronto Fire
In Toronto on August 28 a blaze killed Joseph Klaiman 35 his wife Sarah 80 and son Sidney 3 as three other Klaiman children suffered severe burns. The father reportedly shielded two sons from the flames before perishing.
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Toronto
Ont
Joseph Klaiman
Sarah
Sidney
Geo F Baird and family plan quiet home period
The passage notes Geo F Baird and his wife will soon be alone as their daughter Florence returns to Waterloo for another teaching year. The writer recalls sharing supper after a bashful excuse and praises George Baird's two gentle mules, a four year old and a two year old, suggesting a fellow mule trader could buy them if he bargains earnestly.
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Geo. F. Baird
Florence
Waterloo
George
Dewey Stephens Sends Cattle to Market for Over Twenty Thousand
Local report states Dewey Stephens marketed a large cattle shipment that yielded a payment exceeding twenty thousand dollars, implying a substantial cattle sale.
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Dewey Stephens
Prospector Claims Treasure Hidden in Cave
An old prospector near a cave reveals a treasure discovery. When asked what it is he replies with a sly joke about finding pints of quartz rather than gold, signaling humor over the claim.
Lydia Eicher Starts For Santa Fe After Visit
Miss Lydia Eicher began a journey to Santa Fe New Mexico after a brief visit with her mother Mrs H M Eicher The note records her start and family connection in the route context.
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Lydia Eicher
Santa Fe
New Mexico
H. M. Eicher
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago Grain
Chicago Gash Grain
Toledo
Martha Butler
Miss Pierce
Dupont Company
Hoover
VIA
H. W. Russel
Jessie Sage
Frank Sage
Musscntine
Anna Marie Anderson
Davenport
A. C. Allen
Vivian of
Wayland
Clint Rhea
Crawfordsville
F. J. Lintz
William and
Anna Lintz
William Smith
Judge
C. A. Dewey
Phillips & Hebner
George Gallup
Iowa City
R. H. Macy
Brighton
Ross Levert
W. A. Cook
Rochester
Minnesota
Loren Horton
Havre
Jake Shrader
Artie McCulley of
Winfield
Elizabeth Fisher
Avalon Lawn
Clemenceau
Arzona
Henrietta Wilson
Ruth Meinois
Mildred Minick
Decatur
Illinois
Fef. W. Eastwood
Walter and
Douglas
Dr. Eastwood
Redwing
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Marion Thompson
Tom Downs
Bertha Barr
Mary Dougall
H. G. Kreider
Washington Y. M. ,C. A
Harold Johnson
Fairfield
J. B. Boltz
Valeda and
Bertha
Morning Sun
R. H. Tracey
Helen and
Clarence Schaeffer
Deep River
Frank Rouse
Wendell Schaeffer
J. W. Hunter
Jane
Wellman
Grace Lytle
Los Angeles
Billa Gordon
Blanche McFarlane
Wima Hitchcock
Roy Anderson
Red Oak
Yeserday
Everett Ewing
Ralph Pratt
Jesse Anderson
Margaret
Canbridge
J. K. Harvey
Frank Rammell
M. A. Hunter
H. I. Westbrook
Letts
Blue Barin
John’ Wilson
Journal Force
Guy Bros
Prighton
John Deere
Grey Bros
M. E
Martin Westin
Martin
Ed Goosman
Charley McMillian
McWilliams
Mrag Orr
Mr. Orr
Claremont News
Evening Journal
L. F. Woodburn
Yaro Sojka
ORK
Ewes
Melack Marek
Kalona
Towa
Jersey
L. P. Jackson
West Chester
Hugh Piper
Wyandotte
Alice
PEARL
Crandall Motor Co
Mangold’s
Jefferson
St. Marion Ave
East Main Street
John D. McLaughlin
W. I. Hill
East Washington
Washington Produce Markets
Weer
Iowa Livestock Commission Company
John A. Babcock
R. L. Gibson
W. S. Reister
E. Ltd
Eggs and Poultry
Reister
Creamery
E. Wash
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