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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1925
Page
2
Chicago market report shows hog receipts around 5000 with uneven, mostly steady prices at Friday lows. Cattle receipts about 500 with higher values for fed steers and stockers. calves and cows mixed. Grain futures list May wheat at 1.66, corn May around 1.20, oats and lard futures also noted with mixed closes.
A fragmented market list shows prices for farm products such as cream per pound eggs hens and leghorn chickens by weight and type ducks large breeds beef hides and horse hides. The text is garbled with inconsistent punctuation and several missing values but indicates a historic produce market rate sheet with per pound and per item pricing.
Chicago cash grain quotes show No 2 hard wheat at 1.65 and mixed corn prices from 1.00 to 1.18 depending on grade. Rye No 2 at 1.26 and No 3 at 1.16. Timothy and clover seed quoted near 6.25 to 6.50 and 22.60 to 80.50 respectively. Lard and rib prices listed at 16.85 18.80 and 21.37.
The Tower of Butter is the nickname for the senilern tower of Tetien Prance's cathedral, linked to offerings made by those who endured dispet attona fo eal butter during Lent.
A cheeky ad from Jack of Tantern boasts a young photographer offering to enlarge tint and frame a baby image for 879 dollars claiming it outshines Edison’s inventions. The playful line lampoons rapid tech progress with a personal portrait twist.
One railroad issues a bulletin calling its workers to wind their watches at the same time each day, preferably in the morning, to keep the timepiece in good condition. The guidance emphasizes consistency to maintain accurate timekeeping and reduce wear.
A fragmented OCR line hints at a faded Minnestigue reference warning about a path or rite of woe. The odd phrasing and stray words like pays give no clear event or names to anchor a fuller summary.
Public sale announced for Livingston and Dougherty southwest of Wellston on March 17 with 2 percent buyer’s premium and closing out sale for J O Crawford 2 miles northeast of Washington on March 19.
Nadine, a switchboard operator, grows involved with a suave man known as Three Forty-Two. A sequence of guarded phone calls, gifts, and flirtations culminates when Nadine receives a box of flowers and a $100 bill with a note revealing the man’s motive tied to a deceased daughter. Nadine confronts him and the elevator boy Abie Lipwartz reacts as tensions rise.
A dense listing of radio stations and programs for March detailing choirs, orchestras, organ recitals, talks, and ensembles at stations from WEMC to WCBD. It catalogues times, performers, and pieces across major markets with many silent or unspecified entries.
The term bachelor comes from an old word meaning cowherd or shepherd, a social rank considered low. It later applied to men who had not yet reached full adult responsibility.
The snippet presents a tension between deeds of kindness and their payment or recompense. It hints at a thoughtful critique of generosity versus calculated return, suggesting motives shape outcomes like a mind choosing its stance.
A Nature Magazine description notes the African crowned crane gains its name from the fan shaped straw colored bristles on the back of its head. The bird’s long neck bare facial area and black top feathers contribute to a striking overall appearance.
A damaged report notes developers discussing a concrete brick made from ceramic material. It claims the bricks resist pressure around 64 pounds per square inch. The source mentions French involvement and a vehicle project context but is largely unclear.
The fragment discusses a textile center and cotton lace manufacturing in a historical setting. It references a center and production location with ambiguous wording but notes cotton lace and a manufacturing context.
The article notes that a typical willow plume contains more than 3,000 knots, highlighting the intricate texture and counting technique used to measure the plant’s surface.
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