Ducking a hunt turns to a feisty caper at Casey's Bar
In a misty coastal scene Rafferty and Eagan chase a duck and a joke ends with a wary game warden arrest. The gull turns out not to be the hunter’s catch, and the Red Cross hook leads to a quip as Rafferty plots a tall tale for Casey's crowd. A late-night sea watch ends with a comic twist.
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Rafferty
Casey's
Tim Eagan
Eagan
Dublin
Warra
County Red Cross
Casey’s
Casey
Italy
Alaska
Big Mike
Dough
War in Pacific Faces Critical Moves Near Balikpapan
Gen Carl Spaatz said the United States will deploy over 1,000 Super Fortresses against Japan. Australian 7th division troops attacked scattered Japanese rear guards north of Balikpapan as MacArthur aides noted the enemy contemplates retreat toward Samarinda or Bangarmasin southwest of the area.
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Carl Spaatz
Pacific
United States
Japan
Borneo
Balikpapan
Samarinda
Bangermasin
Market cattle hogs and sheep report from Chicago
Chicago markets show 6 000 hogs 7 000 cattle 1 000 sheep with full clearance. Hogs 140 lb plus top 14 75. sows 14.00. Cattle 17 000. calves 800. steady to 15 cents lower for others. top 18.00. heifers 17 50. cows firm. Sheep 1 500 spring lambs slow bids around 15 00 down with full steady asking. good shorn lambs above 13 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Roundup July 20
Chicago reports firm markets for eggs and poultry. Egg receipts reach 11 900 cases with varied grades. current receipts listed. Poultry deliveries include 5 cars and 10 trucks with broad price ranges for ducks hens and turkeys. capons and broilers noted with prices around 20 to 34 dollars.
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Chicago
Chicago Cash Grain Oats and Wheat Prices Noted
Trade notes show mixed oats with weights 67 to 68 percent and white and red specialty grains listed. Details include several heavy and extra heavy lots with percentages ranging from 66 to 68 percent and specific lots counted.
Chicago Grain Table Open High Low Close
Chicago pubs publish a grain table with Wheat Corn Oats Rye prices across Sep Dec May Jul. figures show varied highs lows and closes in a dense OCR row, listing multipliers and percent signs for each contract month.
Powdered Poison More Potent Against Crops, Pests
The text notes that poison powders ground very fine are often more effective as killers of crops and other pests than the same powders in coarser particles. This suggests the importance of particle size in pest control measures.
Liberty in Clothes: A British Fabric Tradename
The term Liberty refers to a British trademark for silk and cotton fabrics used in clothing. It denotes distinct fabric patterns and quality associated with the Liberty brand in historical textile trade.
Cabinet Shakeup in China Names New Foreign Minister
China reshuffles the cabinet as T. V. Soong is removed from the foreign minister post but remains premier. Wang Shih Chieh, formerly information minister, succeeds Soong. Shen Shih Tsai also leaves agriculture and forestry, with Ku Ching Kang taking over. The move follows ongoing Soong Stalin diplomacy amid Potsdam and Big Three talks. Local notices of visits and family news follow in Davenport Iowa and nearby communities.
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Chungking
China
T. V. Soong
Soong
Wang Shih Chieh
Marshal Stalin
Moscow
Potsdam
Young Folks Enjoy Skating Party at Kalona Rink
Richmond July 30 The Young Ladies Sodality of Richmond Catholic church sponsored a skating party at the Kalona skating rink Monday evening. About 75 young folks attended for an evening of skating. Mrs Ed Downs and Mrs Walt Ledman and Carolyn are visiting.
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Leo Sharp
Richmond
Young Ladies Sodasity of
Richmond Catholic Church
Kalona Skating Rink
Ed Downs
Walt Ledman
Carolyn
Best Haying Method Preserves Leaves and Color
Leaf color and leaf retention are crucial for hay quality. The optimal haying method minimizes leaf loss and preserves the green hue, ensuring higher nutritional value and market appeal.
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Big Mike Condon
Mac
Navy
Mike
Smalls
Ernest D. Reed
Reed
J. A. Pickens
E. Jefferson
Auvey
Ery
Howard L. McCleery
Ralph Scott
Welipse Lbr. Co
Werner Lowry
Charles W. Jackson
Cali
Gene McCormick
Lyle Davis
Kalona
Route 3
Funk Bros. Seed Co
Washington
Rion
Emery Eigsti
Wayland
Cair Us
Lhots
Co. LL. Jannings
New London
Rigenhagen Orchard
Journal
Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbusg Junction
Iowa
Marl Kellogg & Sons
Winfield
Uncle Sam
By Ken Reynolds
Sensicoats
Ronald
H&’s
Ser
Pioneer
Mangold’s Service
Washington County
Bud Mullahy
Jay Brewer
Washington Oil Company
Call
Rawleigh Products
G. Pieben
Bo. Ave. B
Eclipse Lumber Co
ldlSeed
Wm Gamon
Farrell
Pione
Packwood
M. M. Mitchell
Brush
Colorado
C. M. Spessard
Ainsworth
Wm. Panzer
DU Pont
Eclipse Lumber Company
Guernsey
Neco
Pioneer Drug Store
Soe
Hawks Hatchery
Court House
Montgomery Ward & Company
Lamanskys Furniture
Chester White
Rendezvous Ballroom
George J. Breitenbach
Chicago Livestock
Chicago Grain Table
M. Geo
J. Breitenbach
Hampshire
Tarrow
Reister's Hatchery
Reister
Creamery
New Jersey
Robert Patterson
Dodge
Cabinet OF China
Harry Fischer
George Hergert
Minnesen
Harry Strabala
Davenport
Lucille Strabala
Letitia TeBockhorst
Joe TeBockhors
Hoe
Paul Harper
Kulin
Tim Grady
Allene Osborne
Des Moines
A. W. Kern
Merle
Rosemary Te Bockhorst
Ardell Pieper
Clem Sharp
Cedar Rapids
Mick Dawn
Frank Thomains
Iowa City
Thursdey
Highland Palace
Kenny Hofer
Journal Bidg
Montana
Midway Sales CO
Columbus Junction
Lowa
D. Smylie
Mgr
Armour & Company
Washington, Iowa
Armour Yards
Fred N. Smith
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