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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
6
For a lame back apply Chamberlains Liniment twice daily massaging five minutes each time. Then apply a dampened flannel bandage to the affected seat of pain. Results may appear quickly. Sold by F. L. and Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
A Nashua Iowa night policeman J N Paterson writes about a severe winter cold and failed treatments. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar with curing two-thirds of a bottle, calling it the greatest cough and lung medicine. Lemmon's Pharmacy carries it.
Chicago report shows wheat rally on Buenos Ayres gains and strong cash markets. Corn pulled back after government data despite high early week prices while oats hold steady with light receipts. Provisions rise on solid hog demand and tight stock levels as week closes with mixed grain and livestock prices in Chicago and South Omaha listings.
Cattle receipts were excessive at packing points in Chicago with medium to low grade stock dominating and prices slipping 25 to 50 cents from last week. At times declines reached 50 to 75 cents before a late week rally. outlook for next week remains weak unless receipts drop. Today’s prices show Reeves and Texas steers in the four dollar range.
Des Moines market report shows hogs priced at 5.00 to 7.85 per hundredweight with various grades listed. Cattle demand steady with choice steers 5.50 to 6.00 and cows 2.99 to 3.90, canners 1.50 to 2.50, bulls 2.40 to 3.40, and real calves 3.57 to 5.50.
South St. Joseph on December 20 reports cattle steady mixed prices for steers 4.50 to 7.50, cows and heifers 2.50 to 6.00, hogs slow with top 8.50 and bulk 8.10 to 8.40, sheep slow with lambs 4.50 to 8.15.
Des Moines market listing shows butter at 34c per lb, eggs at 25c for No 1 candled, poultry prices for hens, cocks, and turkeys, assorted fruits with Colorado Jonathans at 2.50 to 2.75 per box, cranberries at 7.50 to 8.50 per barrel, and varied nuts and dried fruits. Also includes crates and cases for lemons limes oranges and fresh vegetables, plus hay straw feed and a range of flours and cereals with current price quotes.
A farm sale on Thursday December 23 1909 at 11 am near Washington Iowa and Havre details 6 horses 4 cattle 18 fall crops 1100 1200 bushels corn 1200 ears seed corn farm tools house hold goods and more with 12 months terms 7 percent interest for deferred payment 6 percent discount for cash conducted by Clayton Nicholson D F Macon Auctioneer Arthur Therion Clerk
A home remedy promises instant relief and permanent cure for eczema using ZEMO a vegetable liquid for external use. The McElhinney Drug Co offers a booklet explaining how many skin diseases may be cured by this treatment.
A testimonial from Mrs. Kate Waters of Lenoir North Carolina praises Cardui the woman’s tonic claiming it strengthened her after a two week wash and left her stout as a mule. The ad urges use for weak women and offers free guidance from the Chattanooga Medicine Co. via mailed information.
A terse entry shows a pattern of times 1:15 pm 6:40 am 9:25 am with the note Pullman caches run. The readable fragment suggests a routine or log of cache operations at Pullman, detailing sequence without further context.
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