Chicago Markets Hog and Cattle Prices Flicker on Sluggish Trade
Chicago markets show slow hog trading with mixed declines from 10 to 20 cents. Hog categories range from light 140 to 160 pounds at 8.75 to 9.65 and heavy weights 250 to 350 pounds at 8.75 to 9.50. Cattle and calves total about 6,600 with general strength. steers 650 to 900 pounds bring 9.00 to 11.25, 1100 to 1300 pounds 9.75 to 12.75, higher on late receipts. Estimated Thursday hog intake about 10,000.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Community Sale Date Column at City Feed Yard
A community sale is listed every Saturday at City Feed Yard. On June 21 the Andersons offer household goods at 626 Jefferson Street, Washington.
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City
Axtel Andersons
Jefferson Street
Washington
East
Majestic
Maytag
South Bend
CASH
Axtel Anderson
D.F. Macon
Local Produce Markets Delivers Prices From W and Keister
Delivered prices list dairy and poultry items with details for cream sour cream eggs and hens. Sweet cream at 0.25 per lb sour cream 0.23 to 0.25 per lb eggs 0.50 per dozen heavy hens weights vary price 0.18 to 0.21 per lb for different sizes and roosters at 0.08 per lb.
Market Cattle and Sheep Prices and Thursday Receipts
The report lists cattle prices by grade and weight from good and choice to common and medium, with specific ranges for steers cows bulls and vealers, plus stocker and feeder cattle. Estimated receipts: cattle 5 000 and sheep 8 000 with lambs showing spring prices and activity noted.
Chicago Produce Market Report Shows Steady Tones
Chicago June 19 official notes a steady market across produce dairy and poultry. Receipts total 14 583 cases with 22 percent extra firsts and 21 percent firsts. butter receipts 18 951 tubs with 24 percent specials and 23 percent extras. poultry market steady with 34 trucks and various item percentages. potatoes on track with market about steady.
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Chicago
U.P
Grain market report from Chicago cash corn prices
Chicago cash corn prices show No 3 mixed at 82 to 83 cents, No 2 yellow 86 to 86 1/2, No 3 yellow 84 to 86, No 4 yellow 84, No 5 yellow 80, No 2 white 89 to 90 cents. Receipts 24 cars.
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Chicago
Billiards Had Roots Before Christian Era
The article notes that billiards, a cue sport, was played before the Christian era, indicating its ancient origins and long-standing popularity across civilizations.
Sabbath School Society Expands in England
In 1785 a Sabbath School society formed in England and ten years later its membership reached 65 000, reflecting rapid growth of religious instruction.
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Sabbath School Society
England
Journal Subscription Note from D F
A brief note from the Journal's Subscription Representative D F outlines contact details and guidance for customers managing renewals and service inquiries.
Uncertain Weather Spurts Fire Talk On June Heat
The note reflects cool rainy weather around June 19 and a brief summer, with speculation about when a fire is most needed and whether fall will arrive as last year.
Williams Families and Others Noted in Washington Visit
John R Williams and Howard Williams families and Russell Williams were in Washington Tuesday. Lisle Maxwell and daughters of Crawfordsville also visited.
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John R. Williams
Howard Williams
Russel Williams
Washington
Lisle Maxwell and Daughters
Crawfordsville
Rain brings soaking ground says Wooley in Crawfordsville
W C Wooley of Crawfordsville states that heavy rain continues and soils are getting a good soaking. He adds a closing remark about buying the Evening Journal, signed by Bill.
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W. C. Wooley
Crawfordsville
Mr. Wooley
Evening Journal
Bill
Howard Wagner
Eureka
Kron Family Visit Ends With Offer of Funds
Herman Kron and family from Ainsworth express willingness to fund a shared purpose after mentioning they have money set aside for the same goal.
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Herman Kron
Ainsworth
Herman
Rural visitors and weather talk mingle at Washington gathering
In Washington Iowa residents report heavy rain elsewhere, noting visitors from Brighton, Rublo, Keota, Ainsworth, and Columbus Junction for a Tuesday funeral and local business chatter. Cattle on feed and stock sale mentions surface as towns anticipate Whittaker sale plans.
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Washington
Evening Journal
Tipton Opens Iowa's First High School in 1856
Tipton earns the claim of pioneering Iowa public school education as Cedar county town hosts the state’s first high school begun in 1856 under the direction of Dr. Jacob A. Swisher of the University of Iowa.
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Iowwa City
Tipton
Iowa
Cedar County
Jacob A. Swisher
University of Iowa
Early high schools emerge in midwest towns and Chicago
Tipton's school began with other midwest establishments in 1858 when thirteen original pupils completed the new course as Dubuque opened its high school. The era saw Mt. Pleasant Burlington and Town City join the first decade of high school development while 1849 marked the legal opening for a higher grade school under Dr Swisher.
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Tipton’s
Chicago
St. Louis
Dubuque
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Town City
Swisher
Abundant Crops Forecast for Iowa Futures
Iowa farmers and farmers nationwide enjoy optimistic crop prospects with expectations of harvests roughly double last year's. Extension economists at Iowa State College cite generous rains and a cool spring despite prior dust storms and drought as key factors enabling the favorable outlook for crops, including small grains.
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Ames
United States
Iowa State College
Iowa Farmers See Strong Grains and Hay Prospects
The report notes grains hay and pasture well above 1934 yields and above the 10 year average in many cases. Oats show strong prospects in Iowa while corn planting is delayed by wet weather and may shift to soybeans in southern areas. Barley shows improved prospects with good conditions and larger planted area.
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Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
United States Department of Agriculture
Towa State College Enomologists
Cron
Weather figures show hay and pasture averages by state
Readings compare yearly averages for hay and pasture across states. The latest figures show Iowa hay at 80.6 versus 1-year average 78 and pasture at 77.7 versus 1-year 82. 10-year averages reach 81.3 for hay and 86 for pasture. The comparison frames state conditions and pasture viability.
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Iowa
Naturalist Says Wild Game Thrive Unfed If Allowed Primitively
A naturalist argues that wild game grows better when left to remain primitive and not fed on artificial feeding grounds, suggesting management should favor nonintervention and natural conditions over artificial supplementation.
Corkscrew Traced to 1720 Bottle Scrue in England
The first documented use of a corkscrew in England appears around 1720. It was then called a bottle scrue and noted as an early method for opening wine bottles.
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England
Lakes Aid Nature In Controlling River Flows
Lakes play a crucial role in nature by regulating river discharge and reducing flood risk. They help store excess water during high flows and release it steadily, supporting downstream ecosystems and human needs.
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Lewis Dunbar
Farl Bower
Charley Dickinson
Glen Dickinson
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Mr. Barnes
Rublo
Henry Witthoft
Don Huber
Everett L. Stewart
Alva Beenbloasom
George Reed
Mr. Hoyle
Charley Shualty
O. K
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S. A. Stephens
Bob Wells
Arnot Mathers
George Lord
Jesse Raymond
Glenn Beenblossom
Melvin Bell
Columbus Junction
W. A. Ralston
Mr. Her
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Eben Davis
Clair Holmes
Clint Shull
Lloyd
W. J. Edgar
Crawfords Ville
John Cannon
Dutch Wetver Ag
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Wayland
Frank Macon
W. H. Wagie
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