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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1911

Page

8

Iowa Solons At War On Organization

Des Moines January 2. The forty fourth Iowa General Assembly opens January 9 in a climate of political chaos with debate over senate and house committee control. Reported efforts seek to move appointments to a senate committee on committees and possibly open session votes. Speakers include Paul Stillman in the house and Lt. Gov. Clarke in the senate, with names like W. J. Harding, ER Moore and others floated for speaker and key offices. Major issues include a new U S Senate successor to Dolliver, good roads legislation, a state publicity bureau, and an anti treating law. Governor Carroll to deliver a message outlining economy and state needs.

General Assembly Des Moines Thirty-fourth General Assembly of Iowa Senate Clarke Washington Assembly House S. W. Fraley Polk County Paul Stillman Greene County Stillman W. J. Harding Sioux City ER. Moore Cedar Rapids Geo. A. Wilson Rush Benedict Shelby County Messrs Wilson Benedict United States Senate Jonathan P. Dolliver Lafayette Young Friends of Good Roads Council Bluffs Davenport John Simpson State Agricultural Society Caroll Frank Shankland GEO. Gallarno

Wheat Bulls Sustain Market Amid Mixed Signals

Chicago market notes a narrow wheat trade with December prices lower, May firmer, and limited cash demand. Corn shows cautious buying with bullish farm sentiment in Iowa and favorable feed rates. oats, provisions, and other grains fluctuate.

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Livestock Market Mixed Gains Across Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Cattle prices rose 15 385c with light receipts driving gains in beef steers and cows and heifers, bulls and calves up modestly as weekly receipts fell to 16 087. Hogs held a narrow range and finished slightly higher with an average of 7.80, bulk sales near 7.75 7.90. Sheep and yearlings advanced 2 4e with lambs up 10 15e as receipts totaled 48 851, explorers noting active export demand.

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Omaha cattle and hog markets end week with higher quotes

South Omaha cattle receipts reach 11 888 for the week with beef steer prices 15 to 25 cents higher than last week. Native steers cows and heifers and western and Texas steers show varied gains while calves stockers and feeders and bulls range in the 2 85 to 6 10 and 3 25 to 4 90 zones respectively. Hog receipts total 25 14? with buying activity improving and tops at 7 85. Sheep week receipts 20 070 with yearlings 4 25 to 5 15, wethers 3 40 to 4 10, ewes 3 00 to 3 75, lambs 5 30 to 6 10.

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Garden Fruit and Produce Prices in Local Market List

A long price list enumerates fruits vegetables and staples with per unit costs. Apples bananas oranges grapes and dates are offered with box and pound pricing, along with figs limes and cranberries. oysters nuts celery flour corn oats and related items are priced per bushel box gallon or cwt for regional buyers.

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Prices for dairy eggs poultry in local market listing

Butter creamery 30 cents per pound. country butter 24 cents. eggs No 1 25c, No 2 28c, cracked 22c. Poultry hens and springs 8c, cocks 44c, ducks 9c, geese Te, hen turkeys 15c, young toms 14c, old 12c.

Hay and Straw Price Ledger Notes

Market listing shows Timothy hay at 13.50 and 13.00 with wild hay 10.60 to 11.00. Oat straw priced at 5.60, Wheat straw at 6.00.

Vinola Cod Liver Oil Tonic Promises To Build Up Delicate Children

An advertisement from Cook & Sherman, druggists in Washington Iowa, touts Vinola as a powerful combination of cod liver oil and tonic iron. It claims to restore health to frail children and offers a money back guarantee if expectations are not met. The testimonial cites a Canton Ohio mother praising its palatable taste and effectiveness.

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Good shipping and feeding horses offered for buyers

Twenty mares in foal available along with quality stock. The offering promises good care for all buyers and emphasizes suitability for solid prospects in the market.

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