Daily Chicago Market Report Hogs Cattle Lambs May 1925
Chicago market report shows hogs estimated receipts 30 000 to 35 000 with holdover around 10 000 sheep 7 000 cattle 6 000. Prices indicate slow market with hogs top around 8 20 8 20 for 225 lb averages and weaker bulls. Lambs and sheep scarce with undertone weak, beef steers around 8 50 to 9 50, long yearlings near 9 65, lambs 12 85 average 87 lb. Grain bids include rye 8 cars wheat 21 oats 46 with small increases in tone. Liverpool wheat futures cited with modest gains.
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Chicago
Elephant and Hippopotamus Feature in Largest Land Animals
The piece notes the elephant as the largest land animal with hippos following. It mentions mine specimens weighing from four to five tons.
American Legion Leader Attacks Mister Burbank over Bonus Payment
In New Hampton Iowa on May 4 state treasurer Burbank drew sharp critique at the fourth district American Legion convention. State commander C B Robbins of Cedar Rapids called him a conscientious pin head for delaying Iowa's bonus payment.
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New Hampton
Iowa
Burbank
The
American Legion
C. B. Robbins
Cedar
Sixty Five Arrested in Iowa Prohibition Sweep
Des Moines May 4 Sixty five persons were arrested in April by federal liquor agents for violating prohibition laws in Iowa. Raids netted 2388 gallons of spirits 7300 gallons of mash and 20 gallons of malt liquor seized and destroyed. Value of seized property was estimated at 2080 dollars with 34 940 75 in taxes and penalties proposed. Fourteen agents including two drug inspectors conducted the operations without injuries.
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Des Moines
Iowa
G. A. Brunson
Sioux City
Brunson
Department
Henry County Farm Bureau Notes on Steer Feeding and Fair Prizes
The Ames Experiment Station report showed 2 year old steers fed 1% pounds oil meal daily produced 2.6 pounds daily with a $4.65 per head profit, silage offering little change. Albert Haut of Van Syoc farm discusses hard times, self-reliance, and dairy and crop rotations on high priced land while farmers plan to improve profits. Henry County Fair prize details outline cash and stock awards for Boys and Girls Livestock clubs and Purebred Gilt Club across multiple breeds with a generous donor mix.
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Ames
Albert Haus
van Syoc
Winfield
Albert Haut
Calf Prize Structure in Three Beef Breeds Declared
The program awards the first twenty calves five dollars each across the three main beef breeds. The top five calves receive additional prizes totaling fifteen pounds, allocated as five dollars for first, four for second, three for third, two for fourth, and one for fifth.
Sheep and Wool Prize Awards at Fair Show
The ewe and lamb club clans receive $95.00 in stock shares plus cash prizes up to $38.00 for Grand Champion lamb and smaller awards for first to tenth place in various divisions. Wool show pays $5.00 to first and $3.00 to second in fleeces, with $1.00 for all others. Junior judging splits at age 14 and under and over, offering cash prizes and fair stock shares. exhibitors also receive free admission, no stall rent, and overnight space on grounds.
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Ewe and
Lamb Club
Club Enes
Fair Ass'n
Farmers Union Exchange appoints new manager in Riverside
In Riverside Indiana on May 4 the Farmers Union Exchange named Gerald Welte as manager after Ed Townsend’s resignation. Welte, already with the institution, will lead the firm while John W. Shradel returns as clerk after leaving last November.
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Riverside
Farmers Union Exchange
Gerald Welte
Ed Townsend
Welte
John W. Shradel
Exchange
Removing Water Marks From Glass Vases
A simple tip suggests rubbing a few drops of olive oil inside a glass vase where water marks appear. This coating helps prevent new marks from forming on the glass.
The Vital Difference Quote From Orabbe
A reflective adage contrasts perception between men and women. It states the man sees the world as his heart while a woman makes the heart her world.
Memorial to William A. Scott to rise on Capitol Grounds
Des Moines Iowa May 4 The decision on the design of the Scott memorial will be made within a month by Edgar R Harlan curator of the State Historical Department. He will consult with historical bodies including the Pioneers of Polk County before erecting the monument Scott a Iowa pioneer helped locate the capitol at Des Moines and moved the capitol to the city He died en route to Colorado and was buried on the capitol grounds a memorial replacing the current marker will honor his role and wealth decline years later
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Wilson Alexander Scott
State Capitol
Edgar R. Harlan
State Historical Department
Harland
Polk County
Scott
Harlan
Lowa
Crawford County
Indiana
Langman County
Springfield
Iowa
Racoon
Iowa City
Fort Kearney
Neb
Colorado
Capitol Grounds
Global population density on Earth's surface
If the world’s population were evenly distributed over about 197 million square miles of land and sea, it would place roughly 41 people per square mile. This hypothetical density highlights crowded areas versus sparsely populated regions across continents and oceans.
Manhood's Afterthought
A wry reflection on aging and youth hints that avoiding regrets is easier when no foolish experiments like monkey glands exist to extend life. The tone is satirical and terse.
British Parliament Houses Size and Residences
The houses of parliament cover eight acres with river frontage of 49 feet and contain more than 700 rooms and about 18 residences. The resident population is about 2 million.
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Houses of Parliament
Making a Man at Fox theatre with Jack Holt cast
Paramount star Jack Holt stars in Making a Man at the Fox tonight and Saturday. Eva Novak plays the heroine as Holt’s Winsley learns dignity from down and out Shorty McCabe and the city’s harsh life. Other cast members include Bert Woodruff Frank Nelson Robert Dudley J P Lockney and Kalla Pasha.
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Jack Holt
Paramount
Peter B. Kyne
Fox Theatre
Satan
Amei
Beck
New York
Shorty” McCabe
Shorty
Winsley
Mr. Holt
Eva Novak
Bert Woodruff
Frank Nelson
Robert Dudley
J. P. Lockney
Kalla Pasha
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Daily Market Reports
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Burlington
Town
Liverpool Cable
May & M
John A. Babcock Commission
U. S. Yard
Eleesots
Mutual
R. L. Gibson
Ise
Ife
Imee
Washington
Brighton
Coppock
Beulah
Sultan II
Chas. Kicola
Wash Ogion
Property Owners Federation
Ee Thesreece Company
Eerte Gpaneel
Aise
Oamren’ Fnew Oor
Mister Burbank
W. S. Reister & Sons
East Third St
Creamery
East Washington St
Ducke Geene
Tkeoni
Noblianarn
Acakalin
AU Good
Henry County Farm Bureau
Henry County Fair
Fair Association
Breed Association
Community Club
Farm Bureau
Duroe Jersey
Llands
Farmers Exchange
Wm. A. Scott
Capitol Ground
Holt
Star
Kyne
Making A
Man
Hatier
Prairie Flower
Booth Washington, Lowa
Reali
Red Crown
Standard Oil
North Marion St
2Nd Ave
Iowa Tire Sales and Service
Iowa Ave
T. C. Kyle
2Nd St. Jones Auto Co
Marion Ave
Motor Inn
South Ave. D
Standard Onl Company
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