Markets in Chicago Hogs Lead Gains on Strong Demand
Chicago markets report hogs at 18 000 head with strong to 100 higher gains. Good and choice 180 to 240 lb hogs traded 14 55 to 14 75, top 14 80, 240 to 270 lb 14 40 to 14 65, 270 to 330 lb 14 10 to 14 50, 160 to 180 lb 14 00 to 14 15, sows 13 35 to 13 65. Cattle volume 7 500 with calves 1 000. fed steers and yearlings up 10 to 15 cents. Heifers firm, cows active, wealers steady. Sheep 1 000, lambs dull but about steady. native spring lambs to 14 49, fat ewes 4 50 to 5 75, few 6. Estimates for tomorrow: hogs 12 000, cattle 9 000, sheep 1 000.
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Chicago
U.P
Chicago market eggs and poultry receipts report
Chicago market news shows eggs receipts 13,714 cases with unsettled market and varied grade distribution. Firsts and dirties noted alongside storage packed items and checks. Poultry receipts 42 trucks with market steady. White Rock Springs under4 lbs priced at 24.
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Chicago
White Rock Springs
Chicago Cash Grain Prices Collected in Chicago
Chicago reports cash grain prices with corn values on multiple lots including yellow corn at 86 ¼ to 85 1/2 cents per bushel and white corn near 100 to 101 cents. Oats show white oats priced around 51 to 49 cents per bushel across listed entries.
Midway and Whittaker Sale Dates Pressed In Iowa Listings
Midway Sale CGr Columbus Junction holds weekly sales on Wednesday while Community Sale occurs every Friday at Whittaker sale barn. A July 25 public sale of real estate in Lone Tree area features George Westfall as agent with a 4% commission. Starts at 2:00 PM.
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Midway Sale Cgr
Columbus Junction
Whittaker Sale
George Westfall
S. W
Lone Tree
Iowa
Chicago Grain Table Reflects Mixed Closing Across Commodities
Chicago July 14 UP grain table shows wheat near 1.22 to 1.26 dollars for various futures, corn at about 90 to 93 cents, oats around 49 to 51 cents, rye mid 0.70s, and soybeans near 1.75 dollars, with several contract months listed for Sep Dec May and July. The data indicates minor gains and losses across multiple rows with final closes around last figures.
Kingbird Destroys Honey Bees in Deliberate Attack
The kingbird attacks honey bees deliberately, killing multiple workers in a compact garden scene. Researchers note predator behavior and impact on local pollinator activity.
Gracehill Social Notes Highlight Elgin Visit
On July 18 Gracehill records Mr. ard Strohm of Elgin Illinois visiting his brother and wife Mr. and Mrs G A Strohm for Saturday. He returned Sunday with his two daughters and Mrs Ernest Miller and Susie Johnson for a call in the afternoon. Mrs Nelson Woodford and Jerry traveled to Lincoln Nebraska.
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Anna Williams
Gracehill
Howard Strohm
Elgin
Ill
G. A. Strohm
Ernest Miller
Susie Johnson
Nelson Woodford
Jerry
Lincoln
Neb
Weekend Visitors and Trips Across Towns
A series of social visits and excursions are noted. Mrs. Woodford and relatives altered plans to return with her husband after a change in his schedule. Visitors from St. Petersburg, Cedar Falls, Ely, Rubio, and Boone spent time with local families, toured homes, prisons, and defense sites, and shared extended visits and outings including a trip to Fort Madison and Burlington.
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Adolph Denk
Elywere
Wade Page
Milford Cook
Rubio
Ft. Madison
Burlington
Engel Home
Our Friends The Greeks By Frank Gervasi
King George II of Greece visited the United States as the debt to democracy by the Greek people was discussed. Greeks fought for freedom against Mussolini and Hitler, delaying Axis plans in the Balkans and aiding Soviet timing, with Metaxas and Greek courage shaping history.
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Our
The
Frank Gervasi
George II
Greece
United States
United Nations
Europe
Poland
Holland
Belgium
Norway
Russia
George
Athens
Acropolis
Korizis
Mussolini
Hitler
Grece
Albania
Rome
Metaxas
Ethiopia
Spain
Libya
Washington County DHIA Completes Fifteen Years of Service
Washington County Dairy Herd Improvement Association marks its fifteenth year of continuous herd testing ending June 30 1942. The annual report shows 26 full year members 2 part year members and 494 cows tested with 342.13 cow years and an average production around 9077 pounds milk and 349.6 pounds fat. High herd owned by Morton Emde 455 pounds fat on Holstein Lady Legis Queen Wizz 15983 pounds milk in 10.5 months. top Guernsey is Pleasant Ridge Bessie. Sixteen meetings drew 249 attendees. officers named Marvin Matthes president A L Duensing vice president Truman Erb secretary treasurer and two directors. Also notes Iowa Insurance Department certification dated May 25 1942.
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Alvin Lueder
Morton Emde
United States
West Chester
A. L. Duensing
Washington
Kash & Swartzendruber
Wellman
Louis Eckhardt
Gingerich & W. Lash
M. W. Miller
Eash & Gingerich
Dan & Dean Johnson
Brighton
Wizz
Segis Nigger
Pietertie Ormsby
Maplecrest
Crescent Ridge
Maplecrest Farm
Frank G. Bush
Pleasant Ridge
E. P. Hayes
Insurance Department Certificate for Hoosier Casualty Co
Annual certificate issued by the Iowa Insurance Department for Hoosier Casualty Company of Indianapolis Indiana listing its December 31 1941 condition and liabilities totaling 1 555 595 76 with capital of 1 048 256 51 and valid until April 1 1943.
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New York
Insurance Department of
Iowa
Code of
I. Chas. R. Fischer
Insurance
Hoosier Casualty Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Insurance Department of Iowa
Code of Iowa
J. Chas. R. Fischer
Lst
Miestcnesbannica
Capital Paid Up and Surplus Figures in Testimonial
The document records capital paid up of 200,000,006 and surpluses over liabilities and regards to policyholders, with a final signatory date of July 14 and a small amount of 1,344.25 noted in testimony. This reflects financial figures in a formal insurer or financial statement segment.
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Des Moines
Insurance Department of Iown Publicizes Home Indemnity Co
The Insurance Department of Iown announces the public notice for the Home Indemnity Company located in New York state. The publication addresses regulatory actions and oversees the insurer's status within the state.
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of the Home Indemnity Company
New York
Soldier Released Then Recalled for War Service
A 28yearold selectee, released from Camp Forrest Tennessee under age provisions, sent back sharp criticisms of his superior NCOs. With the war declaration the army recalled him to Camp Forrest where Maj Gen Samuel Lawton, 38th Division commander, joked about reassigning him to another company.
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Camp Forrest
Tenn
United States
Army
Samuel Lawton
Government asks for more chicks to aid armed forces
The government urged poultry raisers to increase chick production to supply eyes for the armed forces and allies. Midwest farmers complied with a 29 percent rise in hatched chicks in the first half of the year versus 1941, mainly to boost pullet numbers, prompting more spring chicks to market. The military will take pork and beef first, poultry unclear, suggesting higher chicken availability and possibly lower prices.
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Middle-West
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Hedrick
Ina Brinton
Lyle Brinton
Montana
LRG
Ainsworth
J. D. Rabenold
Frank Yansky
Kirkwood Ave
Iowa City
Humble Produce
C. B
W. Jefferson St
Barclay’s Grocery
North C
Nick
N. Ave. C
Chicago Livestock
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Morning Sun Rendering Works License
John H. Brown
Evening Journal
Merle Edwards
the Evening Journal
Journal
Journal Office
John Dobere
Dodge
Willits Motor Co
Wm. Palmer
Miller's
Birdley
D. J. Patterson
West
Jefferson St
Bob Blair
Hampshire
C. H. Wolfe
Armstrong
Good Stock Farm
Earl Webster
Iowa City Realty Company
Tobin Bros
Eclipse Lumber Company
Food For Defense
Sargent's
Wolfe Hatchery
Washington Oil Company
Eclipse Lumber
Deering
Lawrence Mottet
Axminster
Cartwright
Cedar Rapids
Pioneer Drug Store
Spurgeon's
Chicago Cash Grain
Phrond
Chicago Grain Table
Sep
Tom
Dee
Mr. Woodford
Iown
Francis Romine
Williams
Maurice Meyer
Mary Sherlock
Jesse R Meyers
St. Petersburg
Florida
John Williams
Meyers
Kathryn Buxbaum
Wagene .Engel
Cédar Falls
Et. A. Ingel
Cedar Falls
Jesse B. Meyers
Clara Engel
H. A. Engel
Lester Small
Boone
WNN
Collier's Weekly
Lexington and Concord
Italy
Mediterranean
Jugoslavia
Stoyadinoviteh
Order
Turkey
Berlin
Egypt
Soviet Union
Balkans
Yugoslavia
Russian
Balkan
Washington County
DHIA
Washington County Dairy
Marvin Matthes
Truman
Erb
Wallace Bash
Stanley Bash
Standard Association
Guernsey
Chas. R. Fischer
Insurance Department of Iown
Reister Bros
DuPont Orel
Settler Auto Parts—Distributors
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