Chicago Livestock Hogs and Cattle Prices Report
Receipts: hogs 16 000 with market mostly 10 to 15 higher, slow trade on heavy sows and gilts, top 18.10 for some loads 185 to 220 lbs. Medium to choice 250 to 350 lbs 11.65 to 12.65, 200 to 250 lbs 11.85 to 13.10, lighter weights 11.50 to 13.10, 136 to 160 lbs 11.9 to 12.85, sows 10.75 to 11.50, pigs 90 to 130 lbs 10.25 to 12.19. Cattle receipts 2 000, calves 1 000, run mostly lower grade. market steady to weak. Slaughter steers 1360 to 1500 lbs 14.75 to 17.65, 1100 to 1300 lbs 14.65 to 17.75, 950 to 1100 lbs 15.10 to 17.75. cows 7.00 to 13.25, bulls 9.50 to 11.00. vealers 15.75 to 17.50. Stockers and feeders mostly 11.75 to 13.85. Sheep receipts 17 800, fat lambs active, natives strong to 15 higher, westerns 15 to 25 higher. spots 25 up.
New AIR SCALES Offer at Chevrolet Service
The item describes a new air scale system for car tires that whistles and cuts off air when the desired inflation is reached. The tone emphasizes free service and no obligation to buy, noting strong Chevrolet business with a carload unload today and promoting new models for year round use.
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Chevrolet
Local auto and radio ads boast reliability and deals
Readers learn Chevrolet economy and mountain performance from Denver traveler Les Richer. Goodrich Tires, 40 model Atwater Kent radios, and home battery setups are promoted. Used cars included 1923 Buick, 1924 Dodge, 1924 Ford. Blaine Holmes offers quick service with Alemite gear.
Market Report Shows Lamb Demand Steady Despite Limited Supply
Demand remains active for lambs with prices holding near steady. Good and choice lambs around 14.35 to 15.50 per hundredweight for 92 lb animals, medium 12.75 to 14.35, and cull to common 9.25 to 12.75. Ewes 92 to 100 lb and 150 lb down show 4.25 to 7.25 for medium to choice, with feed er lambs at 13.65 to 14.35.
Chicago Gash Grain Wheat Prices Report
Grain price list for Chicago markets with districts labeled for Hard Wheat Nor thern Spring and other varieties. Includes mixed Corn Yellow White Oats Rye Barley Timothy and Clover price ranges, percent valuations, and shorthand identifiers.
Toledo Seed Market Clover Prices and Date Notes
Record lists seed prices for clover and timothy with cash values and dates. Clover shows cash 1750 Oct 1815 Dee 1815 cash import 1490. Timothy lists cash old 210 cash new 215 Dee 240. Alsike notes cash 1875 Oct 1875.
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Toledo
Dee
Timothy
Alsike
Livestock Receipts Forecast For Tomorrow
Chicago market report estimates tomorrow's receipts include 500 cattle 3000 hogs and 1000 sheep. The numbers outline strong hog demand with moderate cattle and sheep activity expected at the Chicago stockyards.
Paris Rebuffs Gondola Taxi Plan on the Seine
Paris municipal council rejects a Venetian company’s request to operate gondola taxi service on the Seine. The decision emphasizes that Paris will not imitate Venice and will not permit gondolas for river transport.
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Paris
Venice
Seine
Washington Produce Markets Pricing Per Pound Summary
Market list shows butterfat test cream at 45 cents per pound. Fresh lard priced around 27 to 23 cents per unit. Various items cited include 16 to 19 cents ranges, with unclear units and tail-end notations.
Dutch Creek fair draws crowd and success despite delays
The August 321 Dutch Creek fair, though postponed, drew a large crowd for a grand event with a chicken supper, stands, and livestock exceeding expectations. Judge J. M. Stewart attended as a fixture alongside Rev. Klein, and a minstrel show by a Madison company drew praise in the evening.
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Dutch Creek Fair
J. M. Stewart
J.M
Rev. Klein
Madison
Beth Washington
Ands
Privates Thank Those Who Hosted An Evening Supper
A group of gracious individuals hosted a supper for us and we refrain from naming them to respect their modesty. Their generosity is deeply appreciated and remembered.
Fishburn Reunion in Sunset Park Draws Largest Attendance
The Fishburn reunion in Sunset Park grew into the grandest gathering yet, continuing its long tradition as an annual affair attracting more family members and friends each year.
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Sunset Park
Fishburn Family Gathering Draws Nebraska Kin
Geo. Fishburn and family along with in laws from Nebraska attended a large gathering. Pearl Fishburn Kennedy was noted as looking especially fine beside her siblings and parents. Also present were Will Fishburn and wife with daughter and their family, the Benzings from Winfield and Donnelson Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis from Olds, and others from the local area.
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Geo. Fishburn
Inlaws
Nebraska
Weslawys
Pearl Fishburn Kennedy
Will Fishburn
Benzing
Winfield and
Donnelson
Towa
Mrs. Ellis
Olds
Huston
Local Social Notes From Red Brick Community
Mr and Mrs C Fellering and the writer visited at the J W Walker home Wednesday p m. Visitors at the John Caldwell home Sunday included Frank Close of Plano Iowa Howard Van Ness and daughter Sarah Bethel Glenn Wilson Clarence Van Nooy. Lucy Bruty visited Lois Spenser Saturday p m. Lloyd Neiswanger and son David visited Will Wabnitz in Fairfield Sunday. J W Nebergall and Will Jones with the writer dined at Carl Hering home Sunday. The party traveled to West Branch Tuesday for a local celebration. A B Carr visited Homer Kephart Tuesday evening. Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger and son Pavla visited Mrs O C Babb Monday p m. Carl Hering and John Caldwell delivered hogs to Washington for shipment through the union. Mike Flynn and family returned from a visit in Illinois. Mrs Flynn and children have been there a week or ten days. Mrs Ross Gault and several 4H club girls are at the state fair. Elsie Wagner will teach near Noble this coming year. Mabel Sayre finished summer school and Kathleen Brunty visited in Chicago returning Tuesday.
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Red Brick
C. Fellering
J. W. Walker
John Caldwell
Frank Close
Plano
Iowa
Howard van Ness
Sarah Bethel
Glenn Wilson
Clarence van Nooy
Lucy Bruty
Lois Spenser
P. m
Lloyd Neiswanger
David
Will Wabnitz
Fairfield
J. W. Nebergall
Carl Hering
Will Jones
Edna
West Branch
A. B. Carr
Homer Kephart
Pavla
O. C. Babb
Washington
Mike Flynn
Illinois
Flynn
Ross Gault
Elsie Wagner
Joe Roths
Noble
Lexington family notes and local sightings in a small town
The letter mentions George Bishop potentially moving from Lexington after 20 years under pressure, Mark Bishop visiting from Webster Ta, and residents from Bloomington St. Louis Lisle Mo and Wellston. It notes Journal subscriptions, Patch Creek fair, Homer Hotle and his wife, D. E. Brumback and Geo. Kett, and John Babcock’s Chicago visit for a funeral.
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Mark Bishop
Mr. Bishop
Mark
Lexington
Bloomington
Webster
George
Beliel Baby Girl Mary Ellen Born at County Hospital
Mr and Mrs Vincent Beliel celebrate the arrival of a baby girl named Mary Ellen born Saturday evening at the county hospital. Grandfather Caldwell expresses pride.
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Vincent Beliel
County Hospital
Mary Ellen
Grandpa Caldwell
Glendale notes on farm work and local visits
Harold Anderson Charlie Swift and Shortie Truax left for Canada harvest fields. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Smylie and daughter Helen drive to the state fair for a few days. Living Lake threshing finished their last job. Earle Galloway attended the state fair. Maud Koehler cared for the children. Winifrey Gerdes played in a recital by Miss Elsie Bratton. Bernard Frieze and Charlie shell corn for John Gerdes.
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Ioleidale
Harold Anderson
Charlie Swift
Shortie Truax
Canada
Winifrey Gerdes
Elsie Bratton
Bernard Frieze
Charlie
John Gerdes
Saturday's Five Best Radio Features
Radio listings from 1928 note WEAF and WJZ programs with The Open Mike and The Mediterraneans, WOR Big Time, WHO Des Moines Cantroel theatre music, and WSM Nashville weekly barn dance on evening slots.
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United Press
WEAF
WJZ
WHO
Des Moines
WSM Nashville
Taxi Call Service Ad
Yellow Cab advertises taxi service with a contact phone line 1 and location near 18th Street offering casual dispatch.
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TY & Cants
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Wonder Radio
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Marguerite Herring
Mabel Sayre
Kathleen Brunty
George Bishop
Day
Robert Coulter
St. Louis
Bob
Charles Roberteun
Brighton
Patch Creek Fair
Homer Hotle
Lisle
D. BE. Brumback
Wellston
West Chester
Geo. Kett
John Babcock
D. D. Crone
Glendale
Thomas Gerdes
WOR
Ae ‘Rol
Evening Journal
Washington Dairy
A. i
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John
Local Trucks, & Son
T. R. Gillespie
L. F. Woodburn
Black
Atwater Kent Radio
Don McLaughlin
Witting
Pete Perdock
Farrow
Ralph Lytle
Good Sound
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A. L. Young
O. L. Brock
E. Jefferson
Oadie Dusenbery
W. S. Hill
Crandall Motor CO
Triangle Auto Supply CO
R. L. Badger
Easyhold
E. 2Nd Street
Iowa Livestock Commission Company
John A. Babcock
R. L. Gibson
W. S. Reister
E. 3Rd St
Eggs and Poultry
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