Tracks on Farms Drive U S Freight
Tracks on farms move more than one third of all trucks in the United States hauling milk livestock poultry eggs fruit and vegetables.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
7
Gratitude From Hal Bickford to Hospital Friends
Hal Bickford thanks friends who sent ecards and cutouts during his hospital stay. He expresses sincere appreciation for the thoughtfulness and support received.
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Washington Hospital
Mrs
Mary Scranton
Hal Bickford
Chicago Cash Grain Report Shows Firm Wheat and Corn
Chicago prices list cash grain sales with firm demand for wheat and corn. Wheat sales show no trades. corn quotes range from 1.32 and up to 1.60 per bushel depending on grade and color. Oats remain firm with varied quotations for white and mixed grades reflecting market stability.
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Chicago
Livestock Markets Report From Chicago Trading
Chicago market notes on December 24 show hogs active with gains of 75 to 100 cents. Prices ranged from about 23.50 to 25.75 for various weights, with sows around 20.50 to 21.00. Cattle and calves totaled 4,500, with best steers and yearlings around 23.00 to 29.00 per cwt, heifers 22.50 to 26.00, and cows trading up to 24.00 for select heads. Sheep saw slaughter lambs up 25 cents, with natives and westerns around 22.75 to 23.00 and ewes steady near 7.25 to 7.50.
Chicago Produce Prices Report
Chicago market notes poultry and eggs with truck figures for hens heavy springs fryers and old roosters. Eggs listed at 11825 cases weak and current receipts with varied price ranges across standards checks and dirties.
Milk distributors count in United States estimated at fifty thousand
An estimate indicates there are about 50 000 distributors of fluid milk across the United States, reflecting the scale of the dairy supply network and distribution infrastructure in the nation.
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United States
Drying herbs and human nutrition compared
The text explains rapid air drying in a dark dry room preserves tender leaf herbs like basil and mint, while sturdier herbs such as sage and rosemary tolerate some sun. It contrasts human nutrition with animal nutrition, noting humans are not bred for weight or reproduction and much food is consumed after processing.
Community and Closing Out Sales at Iowa Barns
Weekly Friday community sale at Whittaker sale barn and Wednesday livestock sales at Midway Sales Co Columbus Junction. December 28 closing out household goods at 916 East Madison and 814 South 9th and East Madison starting 1 PM. January 4 closing out sale 6 miles south of Washington on Wayland road at 11 AM. January 6 closing out sale 4.5 miles south of Crawfordsville on gravel road at 11 AM. January 7 closing out sale 7 miles north of Washington on highway 1 then 1.5 miles east and one mile north at 11 AM. January 8 closing out sale 6.5 miles northeast on Washington Riverside road at 11 AM. January 15 closing out police sale 3 miles north of Washington on Riverside gravel road at 11 AM. January 15 Ralph Zeck closing out sale 3 miles northeast of Washington starting 11 AM.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
East Madison
H. Good
South 9Th
Hubert Good
J. C. Wenger
Washington
Wayland Road
Crawfordsville
S.W. Wyman
T. H. Huston
Dewey Weeks
Washington- Riverside
Boyd Foster
Riverside
Ralph Zeck
Grain Table Reflects Mixed Chicago Prices
Chicago grain price table shows wheat and corn with fluctuating bids and closes on December 24. Wheat moves from January to July with values around two hundred for Jan and near one eighty for July. Corn shifts from January to July with readings near one hundred to one hundred thirty and occasional dips.
Matches and flammable fluids require safe storage
Advises keeping matches and flammable cleaning fluids away from children. Stresses adult responsibility to develop safe habits for handling and storing these items.
Vacuum cleaner belt and brush adjustment tips
Improper brush adjustment and faulty belt movement are common vacuum troubles. Adjustments are made by moving a pin screw or lever at each end of the brush. Check the cleaner belt to ensure it runs around both brush and motor shafts and is free from hair and string tangles.
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Nioc
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