Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Chicago March 7
Estimated receipts hogs 61 000 holdover 6409 cattle 21 000 calves 6550 sheep 26000. Market hogs down 15 to 25 cents lights slow heavies slow others active. Beef and veal prices ranged with calves down 50 cents and various weights and grades shown. Official yesterday totals show receipts 9766 cattle 902 sheep 6550 calves 266. Eastinw 15 000 and wife with a young daughter, unconscious early Sunday morning.
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Chicago
Mar
Butcher Cutte
Heilfern
Gasterday
Pleasant man shot in pool hall
Roy Britton of Mt. Pleasant is at Mercy hospital Burlington with a bullet wound to the intestine after an intoxicated altercation at Stewart Craig's pool hall Saturday afternoon. Craig fired the shot during a disturbance. Britton was taken for surgery and authorities have not yet arrested Craig.
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Burlington
Roy Britton
Mt. Pleasant
the Mercy Hospital
Stewart Craig
Craig
Britton
Mercy Hospital
Sterneburg
C. J. Magee
Guards at Drury Lane Theater Legend Examined
The long standing guard outside Drury Lane Theater was not a nod to royal status but originated under George I to counter a threat. The episode persisted for two centuries with soldiers posted at each performance, fueling local lore.
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Drury Lane Theater
Drury Lane
Theater Royal
George I
Lendon
Mesopotamian Script Origins and Exorcism Symbol
The article notes Mesopotamian writing began as aeroglyphs like Egyptian hieroglyphs. Early picture words included a crescent and star used to express exorcism or driving out evil spirits from possessed bodies.
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Mesopotamia
Domestic Storm Warnings Recipe From Village Mother
An off village woman teaches her daughter a happiness method amid worry. She recalls her husband’s habit of wearing a hat on the back of his head when cross, then a shawl over the left shoulder to signal quiet, ensuring no argument arose.
Public sales and cattle notices from Farm Department
The notice lists farm public sales and auctions in northwest West Chester and nearby areas with dates in March and March 9 10 24 26. It also notes a feature article about Tilly the world champion cow with details of her lineage milk yield records and profits.
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Ellis Romine
West Chester
J. W. Moran
Sebe Jones
Washington
George Brush
Siegel & McElhinney
Morning Sun
Iowa
Ben
Colorado
McKay Brothers
Brent County
Caddoa
A. D. McKay
Tilly Alcarra
Seattle
Woodland
California
Benson
Portland
Oregon
Tilly
George Baker
Washington High School
Crystal
Llorel Benson
A. W. Morris
Frank
Mr. Morris
Pennsylvania
John Wilson
Haskins
Vacuum Cleaner Helps Family Home
A five year old asks why their mother does not use a back-room cleaner like Mrs Jones. The scene centers on domestic life and a child’s curiosity about household labor.
Weather Outlook Des Moines March Forecast
For the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys the week ahead shows generally fair weather with temperatures near or above normal. Des Moines reports a mild spell with bright conditions and light breezes in the coming days.
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Des Moines
Mississippi
Missouri
Company Reports Investments in Other Firms Hit 36 Million
The annual report shows the company has 36,069,220 invested in other companies as of year end. This figure underscores diversification away from core operations and indicates significant portfolio exposure across multiple entities.
Tests for Aeroplanes Pass Through Zou Tests
The report notes that an airplane must pass Zou tests before it is deemed perfect. It highlights the testing regime and the expectation that all standards be met for certification and airworthiness.
Standard Oil of Indiana Posts Large Net for 1920
Chicago March 5 The Standard Oil company of Indiana reports a net profit after tax of 40 973 484 10 for 1920 from an actual investment of 203 869 123 82 Royalty income of 3 193 69 45 credited but not in book value Earnings before tax would reach 61 377 803 20 if income tax deductions were not applied The capital and surplus rose to 203 869 123 82 from 135 117 266 81 Outstanding capital stock grew to 88 028 312 50 from 30 000 000 Cash dividends paid totaled 9 116 678.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Whiting
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Beach Wickham Grain CO
Burlington, Iowa
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Lowe
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Helmick & Son
Columbus Junction
Louisa County
Waterloo
Mr. McKay
Stirling
Pacific Coast
Fred Lockiey
Rumely
Weasefelly
R. J. Tanner
Washington, Iowa
John M.br
Illinois
R. L. Gibson
Casa Bevere of
Standard Oil
Davenport Roofing CO
Pershing Ave
Dov
Jack
Sound
T. HL. C
John Deere
Fairbanks-Morse
H. P
Concord
Workman & Klotz
Oildag
Jol Striegel Jr
Dr. Edwards
Scott & Bowne
Kimmaids
Musterole
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