Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Hold Steady
Chicago market trends show receipts estimated at 29 000 hogs 9 000 cattle and 13 000 sheep with total 30 000. Big packers bid 10 to 15 lower while hogs rise up to 25 cents. beef steers and stockers mix steady to higher with varied weights and grades across bulls calves feeders and cows. Top hog price reaches 20 80 with several weight classes listed and lambs and yearlings priced across ranges.
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Chicago
Colorado
Close of grain futures in Iowa City market
Grain futures news supplied by E. W. Wagner & Co. of Iowa City with J. B. Hunt as manager notes market activity. The report provides current quotations and trader actions as of the latest session.
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Close OF Grain Futures
E. W. Wagner & Co
Iowa City
Iowa
J. B. Hunt
Milk shipments halted as drivers strike in Chicago area
Milk drivers strike causes a complete standstill of major dairy plants in the county. About 20,000 pounds of milk destined for Chicago are blocked, with dairymen feeding it to pigs or converting it into butter and cheese while the dispute continues.
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Hicago
Chigo
Iowa Road Building Call and Tire Gauge Advice
The Iowa Farmer urges unity for a state road program benefiting landowners and commerce, emphasizing surfaced roads to markets and rural development. A separate note warns drivers against estimating tire pressure by feel, recommending a reliable gauge for safety and affordability.
Adulteration Risk in Alsike and Timothy Seed Mixtures
Iowa State College botany tests show mixed seed quality varies with adulteration risks. Timothy seed germinates 96 percent in mixes, Alsike 54 percent, indicating inferior seeds enter Corn Belt mixtures when supplies are tight. The article urges buying from reliable seed firms and testing seed before large planting.
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Botany Department
Iowa State College
Underinflation Tired Myth Debunked by ISU Experts
A columnist warns drivers against letting air out of tires to prevent blowouts. He cites Iowa State College data showing 75 percent of tire damage comes from underinflation and urges maintaining recommended pressure, using twenty pounds per inch of tire diameter as a guideline.
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Engineering Extension Department
Iowa State College
Ames
Butter Eggs Poultry Prices and Candling Law Notice
Phone 116 Mutual 12 W.S. Reister & Sons announce cash buyers of butter eggs poultry and cream with butter fat up and eggs down. Candling season begins May 23 requiring candle and payment compliance under Iowa law. penalties apply. Prices shown include butter fat cream per pound and various animal hides and byproducts.
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Iowa
Montgomery farmers back soybeans trial after poor first year
County agent Frank F Barker reports 143 farmers planted 325 bushels of soybeans with corn using a bean attachment. Poor conditions hindered growth but farmers plan a second trial this season. Other notes cover Franklin county spray trials on two orchards including W H Harrison and five year spray history, plus limestone and manure trials in Johnson county to test lime versus manure effects on grain yield and clover.
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Montgomery County
Frank F. Barker
Farm Bureau
Franklin County Farm Bureau
Franklin County
W. H. Harrison
Hansell
Ingham Township
Graff
Johnson County Farm Bureau
Solon
John L. Adams
Johnson County
Farmers Petition for Paved Roads Near Dewar and Dunkerton
Farmers near Dewar and Dunkerton petition the Webster county board for eight miles of hard surfaced road from the Hawkeye highway through their towns and two mile gravel strip. The board votes for a primary system bond of 7.5 million dollars to be issued as work progresses with a five year completion target and a tax cap of 5 mills.
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Iowa
Iown
Lowa
Waterloo
Dewar
Dunkerton
Board of Supervisors
Hawkeye Highway
Iowa Highway Commission
Isere
Hakimsu
Weather Crop Bulletin for Week Des Moines Iowa May 15
Field work resumed May 9 and 10 after heavy showers. Rain dominated since February 1, with hail in several counties on May 6. Corn planting general by May 12. 80 to 95 percent plowing in Missouri and Big Sioux basins. Pastures and hay excellent. alfalfa to be cut in Fremont county.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Appanoose
Decatur
Johnson
Monroe
Warren
Wayne
Winneshiek
Wayne County
Ringgold
Fremont
County Board Approves 1919 Claims and School Loan
The April 4 1919 county board meeting records approval of regular claims including supplies books and services, and vacation claims for hospital and county needs. The board also approves a school loan and grants permission for Iowa Gas & Electric to erect poles and wires.
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Board of Supervisors
J. W. Parrow
A. J. Morgan
B. C. Foster
Eliza Kilgore
John McCall
J. O. Metzger
Child Wash. Co. Hospital
Anna Burkley
Laura Shaw
C. L. Miller
Wilber Miller
S. H. Bateman
H. F. Masson
R. L. Lytle
L. McKenzie
M. J. Orr
R. EB. Rhea
A. N. Alberson
R. L. Stewart
J. A. Cunningham
Bewski
W. M. Conner
Provisions Patton & Me Kthinney
Gas & Elect. Co
Electric County
Iowa Gé & Electric Co
J. W. Parow
Washington County
Klauer Manufacturing Company
Dubuque
Towa
B. GC
Catarrhal Deafness Ad Claims Cure by Constitutional Remedy
An advertisement asserts catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local treatments but only by a constitutional remedy. It describes the condition as inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining and promises a $100 reward for a case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine with circulating free. Toledo Ohio firm FPJ Cheney & Co. backs the offer.
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Hall
Cireculare
Toc. FP. J, Cheney &O
Toledo, O
Gets-It Corn Remover Advertises Quick Pain Free Peel
The ad touts Gets-It as the safe guaranteed corn remover that peels off corn painlessly with two drops. It claims no cutting or digging and no bandages or salves needed, promising pain relief and a smooth toe. Sold by BE Lawrence & Co. Chicago IL.
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BE. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
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Bert Hesseltine
Wilson Lemmon
Geo, Peck
Waldo Wells
Bob McFarland
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J. N. Carter
Bert Wheeler
Thomas Nicholson
Jake Lantz
Wiles Bros
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W. A. Sanders
Fred Palmer
J. B. Rabenold
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J. G. Love
J. Lee Hanna
Harve Wilson
D. E. Hart
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H. A. White
R. C. Blankenhorn
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Ralph Robertson
W. L. Ralston
J. L. Warnock
G. F. Foster
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S R. L. Quinn
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David EK. Miller
Geo. Reed
Sam Neill
Peck
J. We. Campbell
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Esther Rader
Nell Hebner
George Masson
Eda Schroeder
Kate Koehler
Myrtle Kendrickson
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Mamie Thompson
Persis Beal
Allie Hodson
Leila Wilson
Bessie Longer
Olive Roberts
Dorothy Kussart
Lucile Martin
M. W. Bailey
F. C. Beatty
Blair & Son
Sikke T. Brewer
Otis Brookhart
Leora Cochlin
Hentahiean
Cook’s Cafe
Harrison Dodder
Mona
Drayage & Express
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Ideal Bakery
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Htteine Keating
E. M
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Lemley Company
G. P. Mank
Pearl Mann
Victor Masson
R. A. Means
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Oriez & Speer
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Stichter
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W. J. Little
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W. Fi. Warner
John Bryant
al Cross & Wife
Ruth Genkinger
Zenna Hopengardner
Nell D. Needham
Helen Hamilton
Maasett
John Strain Bridge Gang
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E. G. Gardner
Macon
Nm. T. Metall
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