Weather, road conditions and community notes from Keota area
Morning sun brings better weather ahead as farmers like Charley Wiley and others plan work days. Keota residents report visits, subscriptions, and sales activity at the Triers sale despite rough roads. Notable items include Mary Miller, Civil War nurse from Indiana, and community reflections on life and memory.
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Triers
Keota
Mary
Indiana
Mary J. Miller
Logansport
Ind
Union Artey
Miller
Loeansport
Daughteres of Union Veterans
Women's Relief Corps
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Grand Army of the Republic
Manhattan Siege claimed over Marble Hill by Bronx
Bronx Borough President James J. Lyons is seen planting a Bronx flag in Marble Hill a disputed area now connected to the Bronx and formerly Harlem river island. Joe Fitzgerald assists in the symbolic act as supporters back the claim.
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Marble Hill
New York
Harlem River Island
Bronx
Manhattan
Sudetenland
James J. Lyons
Joe Fitzgerald
News Notes of Our Neighboring Communities
Correspondent D F Macon reports brief items from nearby towns detailing community events, social notes, and local goings on. Short updates mention gatherings, visits, and small civic happenings across the region.
Beef and hog demand lifts Chicago meat quotes in March trading
Slaughter and hog prices rise as beef and pork demand strengthens in early week trading. Cattle receipts heavy with lambs the largest since 1926, while grazing cattle concerns grow as prices rise. Beef and pork stocks show declines from a month earlier and year-ago levels, with lard and pork stocks down and meat demand tight.
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John Clay & Co
Chicago
Texas
UK Rivers Ranked by Length
The Severn is the United Kingdoms longest river at about 210 miles, with the Thames roughly one mile shorter. In Scotland the Tay runs about 15 miles, while the Clyde is listed at about 5 miles in length.
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United Kingdom
Severn
Thames
Scotland
Tay
Clyde
Tracing Jerusalem's Name and Meaning
The article explains that Jerusalem's name is believed to derive from a term meaning abode of peace. It notes the linguistic roots and historical theories about how the city came to be called such, reflecting on ancient language usage and regional influences.
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Jerusalem
Chicago Market Report Mixed Hogs Cattle and Sheep Edge Higher
Chicago March 16 hogs 11 000 led by 6 to 10 cent lower trend top at 7 85 bulk 180 to 230 pounds 7 60 to 7 80. Cattle 5 000 calves 1 500 steady to strong bulks 10 60 to 11 50 top 12 50 bulls to 7 40 weaners 16 00 to 11 00. Sheep 15 000 active strong inch higher lambs to 9 00 choicest lambs to shippers above 9 35 steady. Estimated receipts tomorrow cattle 1 000 hogs 6 000 sheep 10 000.
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Chicago
Wed Western
Chicago Cash Grain Prices Report
Chicago March 16 Cash Grain report lists corn bids with mixed grades from 48 to 60 cents and white corn around 46 to 60 cents. yellow varieties range from 45 to 48 cents. Cotton receipts show 31 cars recorded.
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Chicago
Chicago Grain Table Summary
Chicago March grain table shows Wheat May to Sept trading around 67% and 65 68% with mixed high and low marks. Corn May about 47% to 49% with July and Sept near 48% and 50%. Oats May about 28% to 29% with July and Sept around 26% and 26%. Rye May 42% to 41% with Sept near 43% and 43%.
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Reports and Lady Astor Inquiry
Chicago report shows market steadiness in produce and poultry with adjusted receipts and quoted ranges. In London, Lady Astor pressed Neville Chamberlain on Germany’s Munich pledges, asking for a timely government response amid central Europe tensions.
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Lady Astor
London
Maroh
Europe
Astor
House of Commons
Neville Chamberlain
Munich
Red Sea Length and Broadest Reach Stated
A historical note describes the Red Sea as about 1200 miles long and 204 miles wide at its broadest point, outlining its expansive coastal dimensions.
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Red Sea
David McCartney Carries Mail for Carrier Who's Ill
Glendale, Mar. 15. David McCartney is carrying mail for Mr. Harrison, the regular carrier, who is ill. Heavy rain Saturday and Sunday caused Long Creek to flood. Bridges suffered no damage but roads remained flooded in places until Sunday noon. Election of directors was held at Glendale and Spread Eagle schools Monday afternoon with low attendance due to impassable roads.
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Thos. Gerdes
Glendale
Mar
David McCartney
Harrison
Long Creek
Spread Eagle
Egypt Without Forests Faces Desert Dominated Lands
A passage notes Egypt possesses no forests and that nearly all land supports farming while deserts remain dominant, highlighting the country's limited tree cover and reliance on arable areas.
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Egypt
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Ainsworth
J. D. Rabenoid
W. I. Gallagher
Louis Baird
Pioneer Drug
Leone Crayton
Rex Dawson
South 7Th
Graham's Department Stores
Oneerie
Martin Kern
Joe Wehr
Eny
Alsm
Paul Horak
Rothschild's
Wwanted — Cobs, Carl Will Jones
Black
Sherm Crone
Dick's
Call
Chas. Miessenger
Washington Render
Simpson
Crawtfordeville
Pionecor Drug
Reister’s Markets
Washington, Iowa
W. G. Reister & Sons
Hennery
Eull
Deliv
Washington
Sam James
Harwood's
Peters Hardware
Leroy Richardson
Washington Oil Company
Eclipse Fumber Company
Chevrolet
Sam McCleery
Oliver Row
C. E. Phillips
Poland
China
J. B. Dill
Eelipse Lumber Company
Hunsaker Shoe Repair Shop
Mace Motor Co
B. Haven
Red
Alsike
Timothy
A. W. Duwa
Kalona
Iowa
Town Mutual
Lemmon
Ross Motor Service
Grubb Maytae
North Town
Weasler’s
Methodist Church
O. K
East Second
Nicola & Harmon
Radio
Win Sloat
Ralph Beliel
Brighton
Rubio
Allike Clover Seed
Rubio Phone
John Wagner
Reed
Madison Jones
Star Brand
Harry Reed
Hoover & Porter
West Chester
John May
Phillips & Hebner
Frank Parrish
Smart & Parrish
Tucker & Eicher
Wearkhd Rock
Ramseypem
Lewis Hering
Claude McCoy
Crawfordsville
Rows Motor Service
Hamshire
Farrow
John Deere
Kiwia Lewis
Spencer Thompson
Clyde Rouse
Charley Wiley
R 8
Ernest Green
Ainsworth R
Walter P. Bauers
Keota Kk 2
Seba Flenner
Walter
Hig
W. T. Hobbs
Lester Macon
J. E. Letta Rol Washington
Brewer Daily
R. W. Hamills
Crawfordevile Rol
Evening Journal
Ching
Peking News
Margaret T. Maupin
Arthur Pagitt
Ottumwa
the Evening Journal
Sirs
Wales
Llewellyn
Wisconsin Guerysey
Jay Hrewer
Journal
D. F. Macon
Waterers
Peter
Midway Sale Co
Columbus Junction
P.ll.etter
Federal Farm Loans
Nat'l Farm Loan Ass'n
Congress Hotel
Ia. D. C
Pettit, Secy
Treas
Fairfield
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