Opening Market Report for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Hogs estimated receipts 57 000 with 22 617 left over. Cattle 12 000 receipts. Sheep 11 000 receipts. Market opening slow about steady with yesterday. International hog carload sold at 21.00 per cwt. Beef cattle and calves showing varied prices. steers steady with other classes slower. Lambs commanded 40.50 per cwt top. feeders and ewes priced lower.Yesterday receipts 70 552. shipments 18 461. Today’s receipts include hogs 60 000 and lambs 11 506 with strong to steady tone overall.
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Chicago
Close of Grain Patures
Grain prices and market notice provided by FE W Wagner Co and J B Hent manager of Iowa City Iowa. Business listings show contact details including phone number 726 for grain procurement and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. W. Wagner & Co
Iowa City
Iowa
J. B. Hent
Martial Law Status Clarified by French Ministers
Paris officials state martial law remains in force in France amid renewed Bolshevik propaganda. Justice Minister Louis Mall and Interior Minister Jules Paris respond to inquiries, saying the time has not yet come to abolish martial law as unrest persists.
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Paris
France
Louis Mall
Jules Paris
Interior
Senda
Poultry Price List and Delivery Terms
The notice lists various poultry types including ducks geese turkeys and rabbits with prices per unit and a delivery surcharge. It states a government rule restricts turkey purchases until a specified date and mentions payment at four cents per pound for delivered poultry.
Hog and cattle market notes from the region
Pleasant Hedger of Ainsworth brings hogs to town and plans to visit the Show. January hog prices hold at 27.50, higher than prior. Gladstone Foster reports four lots of cattle weighing 1110 at Omaha and 1357 after 82 days feed, netting 19.50 per cwt in Chicago. Lunch by Ames domestic students featured tasty dishes and sales chances.
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Pleasant Hedger
Ainsworth
Gladstone Foster
Old Town
Omaha
Chicago
Ames
Public and closing out sales and Spotted Poland China meeting
Public sale notices appear for December 7 and 11 and 18 at various rural locations near Washington Brighton Haskinson and Morrison Hotel. The Spotted Poland China association met at Morrison Hotel during the International electing R G Shaver Kalona as president. The group reports five years old with $5000 in treasury. membership and animal numbers more than doubled. Grand champion steer from Perdue University Indiana weighed 1340 pounds and sold to Wilson & Co for $2.50 per pound totaling $3350.
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C. R. Shafer
Washington
H. W. Wentworth
Brighton
W. M. Hindall
Noel & Donohue
Haskinson Red Bull
Chas. Vondrasek
Morrison Hotel
R. G. Shaver
Kalona
Perdue University
Indiana
Wilson & Co
Comings and Goings in Washington County Briefs
Local notes report Mr. Miller and family visiting the Paul Harvey home in Pte. Grace Hill and Mrs. Strohm spending winter in Wayne, Kentucky. Several influenza cases noted, with most families recovering. Ladies Aid knit for Brighton Red Cross, totaling 59 sweaters and other items. George Le Cornu visiting Muscatine, and Mrs. Andersen ill with influenza.
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Grace Hill
Sam Miller
Paul Harvey
Strohm
Wayne
Will Draper
Charles Strohin
McFarlane
West Chester
Huniie Engel
McNees
Rubio
Lloyd
Flu Outbreak Closes School and Spreads Across Town
Haskine Haskins notes Mrs J G Mathers returns from Mason City after a week with illness and flu spreads as several families including the McCreedys and Bensons report sickness. Workers seek Davenport jobs as the town deals with recurring cases and closures.
Grand champion cattle sold for Morris & Co at 50c per lb
The Grand champion load of cattle brought 50 cents per pound to Morris & Co with the E. P. Hall second prize load fetching 22 cents per pound in the sale.
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Morris & Co
E. P. Hall
Shaver & Frye Bull Sells at Auction for 600
The Shaver and Frye polled Durham yearling bull sold at the association sale on Thursday to State Bros of South Dakota for 600 dollars. The buyers expressed satisfaction with the return on the animal.
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Shaver & Frye
Association
State Bros
South Dakota
New Electric Trucks Hauling Bales Through Barns
Management deploys compact electric trucks towing two or three flat cars loaded with hay and grain for cattle and horses in various building sections. The system is described as new but effective and efficient in handling feed stock.
Announce Ranks for Pig Contests in Washington County
County Agent M H Fedderseh reports final placings from the Washington County Pig Club contest led by E C Bishop. Names listed include Lloyd Foster Richard Cray Glen Wilson Chas Godwin Helen Grosscup Marshall Grosscup Merle Greene Homer Godwin with varied percent scores and profits per pig. Awards based on rate and economy of gain and records. Daily gains ranged 1.06 to 2.25 pounds with cost per pound 7e to 15.2e.
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M. H. Fedderseh
E. C. Bishop
Washington County
Pig Club
Homer Godwin
Washington
Banks Hit by Influenza Strikes Cass County
December 6 report shows two Cass county banks, First National of Cumberland and Griswold National of Griswold, crippled by influenza. Cumberland called in a Des Moines loan officer. Griswold's staff was bedridden, so Atlantic bank employees aided their operations.
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Cass County
Atlantic
First National of
Cumberland
Griswold National
Griswold
Cumberland Bank
Des Moines
Atlantic Banks
Local residents update and property transfers
Mrs Samuel Leffler returned from Rock Island where Mr Leffler worked at the arsenal. J H W Krause came back from Kewanee after visiting friends. Mrs Charles Nash arrived from Clinton to visit her mother and sister. W L McConnell sold 80 acres north of town on the Red Ball route to Isadore Rabennold at 300 per acre. Mrs Fannie Rowan bought the Florence Porter residence with possession soon.
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Samuel Leffler
Rock Island
Leffler
Arsenal
J. H W. Krause
Kewanee
Charles Nash
Clinton
Ellen McCreedy
Effie
W. L. McConnell
Isadore Rabenold
Crawfordsville Church Sermons Draw Local Visitors
In Crawfordsville on Friday visitors included J Hi Crooks R C McCleary A W Howsare and Mrs R B White. United Presbyterian church held sermons with Rev P H Haley at 11 am and Rev W G Robertson at 730 pm on the Lost Power of the Church. Mrs Clark Sitler of Washington visited friends. Merle White fell ill with flu and six Borders family members are ill. Mrs Honor Ferguson returned from Des Moines. Jesse Curtis and family moved into the house south of St M McCall's.
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Crawfordsville
J Hi. Crooks
R. C. McCleary
A. W. Howsare
White
Washington
United Presbyterian Church
P. H. Hayley
W. G. Robertson
Clark Sitler
Merle White
Honor Ferguson
Des Moines
Jesse Curtis
St. M
Visit Notes From Wednesday Evening Family Gathering
Miss Verle Riley visited her uncle Frank Welliever and family on Wednesday evening. Her brother Arthur is staying with their uncle for the winter. Mrs. Frank Welliever and Hazel Booth traveled to Washington on Thursday. Mrs. Welliever will be with her sister Mrs. Paul Davis.
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Verle Riley
Frank Welliever
Arthur
Hazel Booth
Washington
Mrs. Welliever
Paul Davis
Poultry Remedy Promises More Eggs with Refund Guarantee
An advertisement for B. A. Thomas' Poultry Remedy claims to keep poultry in good condition and boost egg yield. Sherman Bros advertises the product with a money-back guarantee if customers are not satisfied.
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Thomas
Sherman Bros,—advt
Two French Minesweepers Lost in Lake Superior Incident
Sault Ste. Marie Mich December 6 the Ceriseles and Inker man two minesweepers built at Fort William for the French navy were lost in a Lake Superior collision or sinking on the night of November 24 their crews of 76 officers and men are believed gone a third vessel the Sebastopol flagship of the fleet commanded by Capt M Leclerc arrived safely at a Canadian port.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Ceriseles
Inkerman
Fort William
Lake Superior
Sebastopol
M. Leeclere
Ads Day Delights Offer Hidden Interest For Readers
A note highlights that today's advertisements hold items of interest for readers. Local shoppers may find bargains, coupons, and upcoming sales featured in the ad section.
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Sher
John A
W. S. Reister & Sons
Washington, Itowa
County
Farm and Stock News
Wash
Ington
Pte
Haskine
Frank Knott
Davenport
Leslie McCreedy
Frank McCreedy
Minneapolis
J. R. McCreedy
Cleyee Benson
Roy Littrell
Lois
Harold Godlove
J. E. Booth
J. L.sands
J. L
Sands
Lloyd Foster
Richard Cray
Wellman
Glen Wilson
Chas. Godwin
Helen Grosscup
Marshall Grosscup
Merle Greene
Sherman Brothers
M. J. Wilkinson
Riverside
J. D. Duncan
Cotter
Fannie Rowan
Florence Porter
Richard Hudson
Hampshire Hogs
Wellman Rh
Rhinross
Red
Mutual
H. L. Clark
Farris Place
Concord
W. N. Hindahl
Macon
Auet
KE. Dougherty
Moriarty
Lowa
Good Town
Good Buy
Godfrey & Eldridge
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