Market News Hogs and Cattle Prices From Chicago Report
Illinois market report shows hog receipts around 20 000 with mixed price shifts by weight and grade and pork cut values from 6 75 to 9 49 for various weights. Cattle receipts about 11 000 with beef steers and heifers trading steady to strong, cows and calves showing varied ranges, and slaughter sheep moving slowly with current bids noted. Feeders and fat lambs also listed with multiple price bands across weight classes.
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Chicago
Etrong
Buik
Idaho
Chicago Grain Fenjamin Franklin had only two years of schooling
A fragment recounts Chicago grain market notes mentioning Fenjamin Franklin and a statement about his schooling. The text implies limited formal education with two years documented. No further context or dates are provided.
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Fenjamin Franklin
Chicago grain prices and farm crop value 1925
Wheat prices ranged from 1.46 to 1.49 for hard and 1.46 for 2 hard. Corn bidding spanned 1.01 to 1.60 for various yellow and mixed grades. oats 46 to 48 pence. barley 73 to 88. rye No 2 at 1.14. Timothy 4.75 to 5.00. Clover 20 to 35. The total value of U.S. farm crops in 1925 was 9.615 billion dollars.
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Chicago
United States
Swimmer Harold Kruger Goes Pro For Coaching Career
Harold Kruger, renowned backstroke star from Hawaii, quits amateur status to become a professional swimming instructor. He previously competed for Illinois Athletic Club and trained with top national teams.
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Harold Kruger
Illinois Athletic Cmh
Auctioneers in Iowa West Liberty visit prominent men in 1911 notes
A letter recounts a trip to town with Col. Fin Gibson of West Liberty and Mr. Hilbert Johnson son of Griff Johnson, both noted auctioneers. It recalls Griff Johnson’s career, quotes his closing remark against stimulants, and mentions local figures like Silas Johnson and neighbors amid farm anecdotes and potato harvest mishaps.
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Col
Fin Gibson
West Liberty
Iowa
Fin
Col. Gibson
Hilbert Johnson
Griff Johnson
Wilton
C. L. Foster
Letts
Muscatine
Grif Johnson
Silas Johnson
Gibson
Johnson
Berdo’s
Wittman
John Sheets
Route 5
John
Rev W E Ruston 20th wedding anniversary observed
TheRev W E Ruston pastor of the Presbyterian church and Mrs Ruston were surprised on their 20th wedding anniversary at the Huston home west of Columbus Junction. A program followed at the church with a social hour and a gift of dishes.
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Columbus Junction
W. E. Ruston
The
Presbyterian Church
Louisa County Savings Bank
Lyric Theatre
C. N. Thorley
Davenport
Mary Dill
Roy Schneider
Louisa County Council of Religious Education
Guy Wylie
J. W. Hubbard
Lee Rhea
New London
Robert Rhea
Norma Giffey
Irene Alsip
Oskaloosa
Iowa Council of Religious Education
J. W. Pence
Maud Wagner
West Chester
Lucile Oak
Albert Oak
Taylor Ridge
John Stayton
Glenn Johnston
St. Charles
James B. Johnston
Amy Lowe
Golda
Dorothy
Trenton
Letts
June Pope
T. W. Hawkins
Tennis superstition over green attire and gear
In tennis circles it is considered unlucky to wear green and players often view green gut strings or green binding on the frame with suspicion. The superstition extends to apparel and equipment.
Infra-red Rays and Heat Emission Described
The text explains infra-red rays as those with less than 350 billion vibrations per second and notes all such rays are heat rays. As iron heats from cold gray, it first emits imperceptible infra-red, then red, orange, yellow, and white, progressing through visible colors.
Poultry and Livestock Pricing List from Washington Market
A dated market price sheet lists prices for butterfat per pound and various poultry and livestock items. It shows ranges for hens and leghorns by weight, springs, old roosters, ducks, geese, beef hides, horse hides, and guinea fowl, with a note excluding thin ill or crippled poultry from the market.
Best Never Argue About Faults with a Man
A quotation advises avoiding confrontation over others faults and suggests addressing them kindly without trespassing on personal matters. It emphasizes guiding others toward loftier ideals and choosing to overlook others mistakes while highlighting virtues.
Diver Fights Octopus Near Port Townsend
A. EB. Hook, diver at Port Townsend Washington, fought an octopus for an hour while repairing a net. He sighted the sea creature dragging a man from a sinking boat and killed it, bringing the body to the surface.
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A. EB
Hook
Port Townsend
Wash
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Chicago Livestock
the Farmers’ Co-Operative Exchange
North Iowa Ave
Chicago Grain
Mr. Johnson
Jim Redd
Howard Anderson
Oldfield Tires
Oldfield
Firestone
Triangle Auto Supply Co
Iowa City
Washington
Colum
Fairfield Auction
Sigourney Wapello
Mt, Pleasant
Martha Butler
Rawleigh
W. T. Rawleigh Co
Freeport
Ill
Journal Office
Cloyce Stewart
Brighton
H. Teets
White Yard
Inquire Journal
White Oak Poultry Farm
Wed& Frid
Squire
Breitenbachs
Lytles & Cunningham's
Hilltop Holstein Dairy
Crawfordsville
T. B
Evergreen Farms
Gray and Pierce
S. W
Old White Way
Guernsey
James Baird
W. L. Bible
R. J. Dawson
I. D. Quinn
Congress
General Lafayette
Tallahasse
Florida
R. A. Beauchamp
Washington Rendering Works
West Hill
Iowa Poultry Farms
Evening Journal
A. H
Harry) Herbold
Pritchard Commission CO. Union Stock Yards
Washington County
Pritchard Com. CO
Iowa Livestock Commission Company
Union Stock Yards
John A. Babcock
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