Chicago Markets Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices
Estimated receipts for hogs and cattle run into tens of thousands with steady to lower openings. Hog prices top around 17.70 with bulk settling 17.35 to 17.60 and lighter stock near 16.75 to 17.50. Cattle and calves show mixed gains and declines across classes with good feeders strong and veal calves around 15.75 to 16.25. Lambs weaken with prime 14.75 to 15.00 and feeders 9.50 to 10.75. ewes and culls lower to mid range. Receipts and shipments listed for yesterday and estimated for today.
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Chicago
Ill
Deere Binder
Fairbanks
Morse
Concord
Close of grain futures in Iowa city report
Grain futures close report furnished by E. W. Wagner & Co. Iowa City with J. B. Hant as manager. Phone 726.
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Close OF Grain Futures
E. W. Wagner & Co
Iowa City
Iowa
J. B. Hant
Peanut the Legume Not a Nut
The item explains that the peanut is not a true nut but a legume in the pea bean and clover family. It notes peanuts gather nitrogen from the air and grow shoots that extend above ground before pegs form and peanuts develop underground. St. Nicholas.
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St. Nicholas
Closing Out and Public Sales Across Washington Area
A list of farm department closing out sales and public sales in Washington and nearby areas from December to February. Notable events include J. M. Brockway and a six hundred head Duroc shipment, 46 head near market top, and the Nolan settlement six carloads of fine Herefords. Also mentions the Million Partners Back Co. Agents and farmer organizations aiding county agents nationwide.
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Harry Hesseltine
Washington
Frank Reneau
Prairie Flower Church
Noel & Donohue
Haskinson Red Bull
Lester van Dyke
Rubio
Chas. Vondrasek
J.A. Longer
Richmond
Harvey Hoyle
Edward Feichimeir
Ainsworth
W. L. Bible
Carlson & Trier
Duvoes
Glenn Hayes
Hampshires
John
Patrick Peters
Nolan Settlement
Solon
Pat
Peters Brothers
Chicago
John Belk sale yields varied farm prices and relocation plans
Corn sold 1.29 to 1.35 a bushel with 1200 bushels. Eight June pigs brought 18 dollars each. Oats at 60 cents. Three horses sold. best at 39. Best cow fetched 97. Mr and Mrs Belk plan to move to Liberty Texas to work on Dr Hill and Mt Vernon men’s plantation. Elmer Drach to take over when they leave. Citizens doubt about sheep investments as velvet market fades, leaving land with valuable fertilizer.
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John Belk
John
Seek Disease Free Alfalfa Strains
The yellowing disease of alfalfa is studied by USDA specialists to develop resistant strains. Seed of resistant alfalfa hybrids has been sown in the West to boost stocks for field tests.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Notice to trespassers at B C N Stock Farm near Verdi
Hunters trappers and trespassers are ordered to stay off the B C N Stock Farm near Verdi. All intruders will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Pauley T. Brown manager. 20thm
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Verdi
Pauley T. Brown
Foley Advertising Offer for Honey and Tar Cough Remedy
An advertisement invites readers to mail a slip to Foley & Co for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup plus Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Lemmon's Pharmacy is listed as the source.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Lemmon's , Pharmacy
Sailed from Tampa to Cuba in early Cuban invasion
Spain declared war on the United States on April 24 1898. The first American invasion force led by General Shafter sailed from Tampa Florida on June 14 and landed at Santiago Cuba on June 28. The Rough Riders fought Spaniards on June 24 the Caney battle on July 1 and Santiago surrendered on July 16.
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Spain
United States
Cuba
General Shafter
Tampa
Fla
Santiago
Rough Riders
Fi Caney
Weather forecast for Des Moines week rains and warming
Des Moines forecasts for December 16 to 21 call for rain and warmer conditions about Tuesday, followed by mostly fair weather through the week. A late weekend chance of rain or snow in northern districts and temperatures nearing normal after Wednesday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mississippi
Missouri
Local man praises Foley Kidney Pills relief
J. W. Peek of Coraopolis Pa reports severe nightly pain and failed relief from three doctors before starting Foley Kidney Pills three weeks ago. The ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills for kidneys bladder trouble backache and rheumatism from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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J. W. Peek
Coraopolis
Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Advt
Foch Nearly Killed in 1916 Auto Crash
Publication reveals that in May 1916 Marshal Foch then in command of the Army of the North for France narrowly escaped death in a car crash. He and his son in law Capt Fournier were injured as the vehicle struck a tree between Dammartin and St Souphlets and were taken to the American hospital at Juilliy during Verdun battles.
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London
Marshal Foch
Army of the North
France
Fournier
Dammartin
St. Souphlets
Foch
Juilliy
Verdun
White resigns Mt. Pleasant hospital post for circus season
W. Al White resigns his position at Mt. Pleasant hospital and returns home to await the upcoming circus season. He has secured a contract indicating Ringling and Barnum & Bailey have consolidated and will open in New York City on March 20 for next summer.
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W. al White
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
W. al
Ringling and Barnum & Bailey Circus
New York City
Brighton Enterprise
Milo Steele Returns From Furlough at Camp Dodge
Milo Steele comes home on a month long furlough and expects to be mustered out of the service soon. Riverside Leader reports the return from Camp Dodge with local interest Thursday.
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Milo Steele
Camp Dodge
Milo
Search for missing son Irvin Blankenhorn In France
David Blankenhorn seeks news of his son Irvin who vanished after leaving for France three months ago. Friends and authorities share concern for his safety as hope wanes.
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David Blankenhorn
Irvin
France
Crawfordsville
Imprint marks 11 years in Crawfordsville
The Imprint announces it has been in Crawfordsville for eleven years and speaks of its time there with affection and mutual regard. The note reflects friendly ties with readers and a steady presence in the community. The imprint signs off as Crawfordsville Imprint.
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Crawfordsville
Wisdom Teeth Question Sparks Dentist Quip
A young patient jokes with the dentist about not having his wisdom teeth yet. The dentist replies with a dry line about whether there is enough wisdom behind them to push through.
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Fitznoodle
Norwegian Wedding Festivities Describe National Attire
The article depicts a Norwegian wedding as a delightful spectacle with the national costume on display. The wedding party processes to the church and the festivities continue with a violin accompaniment and supper, potentially lasting for several days.
Never Was True Friend Quote Reflection
A quotation from Emerson condemns breaching a secret after quarrels and cautions that a breach of kindness does not justify betrayal of trust. It emphasizes friendship integrity and the moral duty to guard confidences regardless of disputes.
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Emerson
Lesurques Case Inspires Stage Dramas in France
The article notes many novels about the Lesurques case where he was executed for a Lyons robbery and murder. It cites the real culprit Du Boseq, whose likeness to Lesurques sparked dramatic works including a stage piece where Sir Henry Irving played both roles Lesurques and Du Boseq.
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Lesurques
France
Lyons Mall
Duboseq
Kenry Irving
Lesurques-Dubogey
Offutt Men to Handle
Quote by Napoleon about honest men with bewitched consciences and the difficulty of managing them.
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Napoleon
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U.S. A
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Journal’s Farm Department
J. M. Brockway
The
International
Brockway
Columbus Gazette
Columbus
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Sam
R. F. Smylie
Columbus Junction, 1Owa
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Katona
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Riverside
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H. F. Griffin
Red
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H. L. Clark
Tollinois
Frank Stewart
John Deere
Wolpf
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Flere
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Sherman Brothers
M. J. Wilkinson
J. D. Duncan
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Frank Reneru
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AL McCoy
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