Community and Public Sales Listed by Iowa Auctions
Weekly Friday journal sale at Whittaker sale barn plus livestock sales in Columbus Junction. January sales feature closing out events near Lone Tree Washington Crawfordsville Ainsworth Brighton Brighton Coppock Wayland Keota West Chester and Keota with start times around 11:00 a.m. Sellers include H J Bender Ben M Miller J C Wenger T H Huston Tom Mc Graw Dewey Weeks and others.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Lone Tree
Oil Road
H. J. Bender
Ben M. Miller
J. C. Wenger
Washington
Wayland Road
S.E. Crawfordsville
S.W. Wyman
Dewey Weeks
Washington- Riverside
Boyd Foster
Wayland
Ira Miller
Sale
Elmer Guenther
Albert Janecek & Son
Brighton
Rock Road
Alfred L. English
Riverside
Ralph Zeck
Keota
George Miller
West Chester
Chambers
Chicago Cash Grain Sales Report Flows Through Jan First
Chicago prices show firm wheat at multiple grades with near term highs and steady demand. Corn values hold firm across yellow and mixed categories with varied percentages and grade details reflecting lively trading amid historical highs.
General Leclerc Goes to Indo China Warfront
General Jacques Leclerc departs to direct French troops in Indo China amid a full-scale campaign against Tonkin and Annam provinces. The mission underscores France’s wartime commitment and military leadership in Southeast Asia.
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Jacques Leclerc
Indo- China
Tonkin
Annam
Calorie compare for common fruits and foods
A medium potato contains about 100 calories, roughly matching an apple or banana. It provides about half the calories of a medium pie or a hamburger with a roll.
Indians Volunteer In Large Numbers For Military Service
When selective service began many Indians volunteered without waiting to be called. About 22 000 of over 30 000 Indians who served in the U S armed forces enlisted. Hundreds earned decorations including two Congressional Medals of Honor.
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United States Armed Forces
Mourning Etiquette Says Chopsticks Unused by Chinese
Encyclopaedia Britannica notes that during periods of mourning Chinese people do not use chopsticks and instead eat with their fingers. This historical standard highlights cultural practices linked to grief in Chinese society.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Marine transport accident rate rises 17 percent in 1945
The accident frequency rate in the marine transportation field increased by 17 percent in 1945 compared with the prior year, signaling tougher conditions or increased activity in that period.
Reading Habits Show Low Public Library Use
The average U S resident borrows fewer than three library books annually from the nation's public libraries. The statistic highlights modest consumer engagement with public lending services across the country.
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Tne
United States
Teen at Hamilton Field Confesses Hoax Robbery Tale
Private James M. Hill, 17, admitted investigators that his claim of foiling an attempted robbery of the base's $250,000 at Hamilton Field in California was false. He said the story covered a broken window he fired at while on sentry duty. he described an armed-men encounter but later recanted.
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James M. Hill
Hamilton Field
Cal
Hill
Market recap Chicago livestock Jan 2 hogs cattle calves and sheep
Chicago markets report slow to active hog trade off 1.00 to 1.25 early with bulk under 40 lbs down 76 to 1.00. cattle 12 000 head with fed steers steady to active and beef cows down 25 cents. calves 1 00 led by long yearlings 31.00 and steers 19.00 25.00 bulk. sheep 5 000 head not fully established with light lambs 24.00 or higher for best and other classes inactive.
Rats Nest Patterns in Barns and Fields Describe Migrations
Rats nests form in underground retreats and old straw stacks or fodder piles. Rats move from barns to outdoors in spring and return to shelters in fall as part of their seasonal cycle.
Poultry and Eggs Prices in Chicago Market
Chicago Produce reports unsettled poultry prices across one car and three trucks with fryers and broilers at 33 834, old roosters 21, geese 30, heavy ducks 32, small ducks 25, ducklings 30, old guineas 20, young guineas 35, stags 28. Eggs total 15,522 cases with firmer ratings in extras 40-48, 3-4 88-89, standards 37 and 36, current receipts 36-37, dirties 29-30, checks 28-29.
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Chicago
Jan
Milk Consumption and Production Rankings in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania ranks second in milk consumption and ninth in milk production. It is fourth in cash farm income from milk, fifth in value of heifers, and tenth in cow numbers, reflecting a mixed dairy profile in the Keystone State.
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Pennsylvania
Keystone
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Batavia
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Pinky) Moore
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Coppock Road
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Call
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Geerlings
Fred W. Bell
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Stayman
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Pioneer Drug Store
Kenneth Watson
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Chevrolet
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Edmund D. Morrison, Jr
Over Benteco Food Store
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Court House
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J. C. Penney Co
Paul V. Shearer
East Main St
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John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
J. G. Widmer
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Donald M
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Washington Motor Co
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Lemley Way
Cage Chewers
Texas
Rex Regan
Los Angeles
Lone Star State
International Soundphoto
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Hilltop Laboratories Dealer
Long & Hotse
Washington, Iowa
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Russell Packing Co
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