Market Report Chicago Hogs Cattle and Lamb Receipts
Estimated receipts today show hogs 38 000 cattle 5 000 sheep 9 000 with a second report noting 49 000 receipts plus a 10 552 holdover. Prices mostly lower across hogs cattle and lambs with heavy and light weights showing varied declines and bid levels around 20 dollars for hogs and 13 to 19 dollars for cattle and 12 to 20 dollars for lambs. official shipments total 49 183 cattle and 5 265 sheep with overall market slow and bids down from yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clean kerosene lamps give odorless, efficient burning
A report states that when kerosene lamps and heaters are kept scrupulously clean there will be a noticeable saving of fuel and an absence of the usual disagreeable odor.
Farm leaders promote Pig Club as health campaign kickoff
M H Fedderson county agent and R W Berry pig club promoter visited Brighton to advance the club movement with Robert Osborne of the dairy extension from Ames. Berry has a twin brother in the same service from Ottumwa. They recently left the army and seek county and state medals as part of a nationwide health campaign. The contest closes May 24 and aims to showcase the milk food value through thousands of essays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Fedderson
R. W. Berry
Brighton
Robert Osborne
Ames
Berry
Ottumwa
Nitrate price swings across states and counties 1918 19
The wholesale nitrate of soda price in New York City fell from 88.50 per ton in December 1918 to 84 and then 81.50 by March 10 1919, holding to April 28. Retail prices varied widely by region with New England at 102.66 and West South Central at 105.14, while wide county ranges emerged in Connecticut Pennsylvania Indiana Maryland Virginia South Carolina North Carolina Georgia Florida Kentucky Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New England
Pennsylvania
East North Central States
South Atlantic
East South Central
West South Central
Connecticut
Fairfield
Indiana
Maryland
Virginia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Kentucky
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Tennessee
Infertile Eggs Promote Preservation Says Officials
State and national authorities urge producers and housewives to use infertile eggs for longer shelf life. They warn against keeping breeding males in flocks after hatching, noting millions of eggs are lost yearly due to this practice. Hens lay well without males, and disposing of males saves costs and improves next season’s stock.
Milk Essay Contest Rules Circulated by Home Demonstration Leader
Professor Neale S. Knowles, state leader, has sent rules to county superintendents for a milk value essay contest open to seventh and eighth graders in town and city schools. The program emphasizes cooperative work between Home Economics and English Composition divisions. Prizes are offered and all contestants have opportunities to compete.
Cattle Shipments Reported From Titus and Brook
May 8 reports two car loads of cattle shipped to Chicago from Brook and Titus, while residents visit relatives. Mrs Scheibel suffers facial carbuncles, and local gatherings include Mrs Nebergall visiting the Alvie Nebergall home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus
John Johnson
Tom Carris
Chas
Scheibel
Joe Nebergall
Alvie Nebergall
A. Brook
Chicago
Andy Augustine
Roger Leedy
Riley Miller
Winifred Carris
Edith
Frances Kleese
Influenza Cases in Army Are Few Reported
Washington report notes 679 new cases of disease among troops in the United States for April 26 week. New pneumonia and influenza cases declined with 7,658 sick and wounded returned from France, only 15 percent needing special attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
United States
Medical Department of the Army
France
Uncle Bim Death Notice Seeks Update
A reader asks about the status of a relative in death notices, replying I want to see if Uncle Bim is dead yet. The lighthearted query reflects routine scanning of obituary pages for family names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Bim
Wide Fertilizer Price Gaps Reported Across States
USDA figures show farmers pay widely different prices for fertilizer materials across states and counties as of May 1 1919 with some ranges exceeding 100 percent. Tennessee cites 81 to 150 dollars per ton for nitrate of soda while Georgia shows 17.50 to 49.70 per ton for acid phosphate. The department notes wholesale to retail spreads and is preparing a full year report for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Tennessee
Georgia
Department
State Agricultural Colleges
Harvard Prize Play Common Clay Draws Mass Attendance
It is estimated that more than five million persons have witnessed the stage presentation of the Harvard prize play Common Clay by professional actors and universities, highlighting its strong popular appeal and cultural impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Woods
Plumber Thinks He Needs New Pipes Ad
An old advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claiming it relieves gas, colic, and catarrhal mucus in the intestines. The copy suggests the product cures stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis and promises a money back guarantee at Lemmons Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Lemmons Pharmacy
Creamery and Livestock Prices Listing
A dated price list shows per pound rates for butterfat tests and various animals. It includes old hens old roosters ducks geese turkeys and hides of horses colts and calves with per pound or per item pricing.
Mad Musicians and Lunatics Among Professions
A provocative ranking places professional men as the largest share of lunatics with musicians next, followed by civil servants, clergymen, writers and editors, and army men. The author notes editors seem underrepresented in the tally.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John A. Babcock
U. S. Yard
Illinois
Close OF Grain Futures
FE. W. Wagner & Co
Iowa City
Iowa
J. B. Hont
National Nauue
Chicago-Cincinnati
Iain Hrooklyn
Maladelphia
Boston
New York
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cleveland
Philedelphia
Detroit
A. Louie
Ne Fume
Ran
Perct
Owooe
Eereeree
Cinelana Nere Onseeeenane
Shereeren
American L. K Acme
Enn
Enere
Ennere
Hme
Louie
Philadelphia
Journal’s Farm Department
Army
Department OF Agriculture
Mide
Jane Cowe
Canada
Pacific Coast
Mary Alden
W. E. Lawrence
Helen Dunbar
Andrew Arbuckle
John Barrows
John H. Cossar
Fred Goodwins
Easter Walters
FOX Theatre
Ade
WOLE
Wole Chemical CO
Quincy
TU. S
Red
Mutual
Washington Rendering Works
H. L. Clark
Ruf
W.S. Reister & Sons
Keef
Mme
Ereeneneear
Premier Chief
A. C. Cannon
Lemmon
E. Lemmon
Washington, Iowa
the Lady Bligin
Fred L. Stewart
PF. & M. Bank
Usco
United Sates Tires
T. C. Kyle Jones Auto CO
J. A. Marsh, Ainsworth
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!