Markets Report Mixed Cattle Lamb Prices with Steady to Higher Trends
Estimated receipts and market activity across cattle hogs and sheep show mixed movement. Cattle futures steady to higher with top butcher steers around 20.25 and hog prices firm, while sheep demand remains strong with best lambs up about 15 and fat lambs near 18.40. Receipts and shipments are noted for yesterday and today across regions, with packing and feeder classes variably active.
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E.veaterday
Vencalves
ST LOUIS GRAIN PRICES AND CHICAGO RECEIPTS 1918
Turner Grain Company reports St Louis grain prices for August 30 1918 with No 1 red wheat at 2 24 to 2 25 No 2 red wheat 2 21 to 2 22 No 1 hard wheat 2 24 No 2 hard wheat 2 21 2 21 No 3 hard wheat 2 19 2 20 No 3 white oats 71 cents No 2 oats 70 70 percent No 3 white oats 71 Sample white corn 1 35 and various yellow corn prices Also Chicago receipts show Wheat 591 cars Corn 307 cars Oats 71 cars.
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Turner Grain Company
W. M. Hewitt
St. Louis
Chicago
Trade Mark Bill Backed by Senate Committee
The Senate Commerce Committee voted favorable on a bill to provide international trade mark registration. The measure aims to standardize protection for brands and logos in global markets, affecting U K imports and U S filings.
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U. K
Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Public livestock sales scheduled across several towns
August 27 sale near Washington by Mrs. Andy Corbin followed by September and October auctions including Geo Dusenberry estate farm near Washington and several Duroc Jersey and Chester White sales in Kalona Washington Columbus Junction Ainsworth and Keota Iowa. Mike Trier altered his sale date to October 1 and Ernest Carlson plans a bean and corn silage project with Duroc Jerseys amid fair results and commented pig sales from W D Booth Red Cross fundraiser.
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Andy Corbin
Washington
Geo. Dusenberry Estate
L. H. Rinner
Noble
Duroc Jerseys
W. C. Brenneman
Kalona
J. M. Lord & Son
Ainsworth
Duroc
R. F. Smylie
Columbus Junction
Chester Whites
Mike Trier
Durocs
Keota
Iowa
Ernest Carlson
Duroe
Conrad family reunion mirrors a community picnic
The piece describes the Conrad family gathering near Eicher church as a neighborhood-wide event, likening it to the Clay picnic in spirit. It argues such picnics build unity, ease local business dealings, reduce friction, and foster a sense that all residents share a common good.
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Conrad
Eicher
Conrads
Paint and machinery care noted in county farms
The piece highlights Ross Van Nostrand painting a wagon and stresses proper farm machinery upkeep. It contrasts neglected equipment stored in fence corners with well kept gear housed promptly after field work, noting better performance and fewer repairs. It also mentions Clark Wright is growing soybeans south of town.
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Ross van Nostrand
Clark Wright
Why Heavy Beef is Needed for Export
The inquiry asks why heavier beef carcasses are exported while lighter cuts stay domestic. Officials say heavier carcasses are preferred because their thickness and fat help resist deterioration during transfer to ships and freezers without refrigeration. Even if not needed for export, domestic consumers should renounce the finest roasts to aid fighting forces.
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Breeder's Gazette
Charge Libel to Lone Tree Youths
Four Freemont township and Lone Tree youths were arrested in Iowa City on a charge of criminal libel for placing a "sleckers' monument" on Lone Tree streets the night of August 20. Eleven names were listed on a bulletin board under "Slackers of 1918" and nailed to a storefront.
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Iowa City
Freemont Township
Lone Tree
Yourg
James Sherbourne
Rolland Sherbourne
Walter Shellady
Harry Overholt
Goed
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A. C Cannon
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West Chester
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