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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1910

Page

6

Camp in Iowa Aims for Burlington Visit by Ith Regiment

The The Iowa Army unit name appears for a possible camp at Burlington this year while foreign insurance firms seek admission to Iowa requiring a solid showing.

Fifty fourth regiment to hold annual camp in Burlington

Burlington prepares for the Fifty fourth regiment annual encampment from July 18 to 28 with plans to host two regular cavalry companies and state officials including Governor Carrol. Citizens aim to showcase Burlington to the detachments and visiting officers during ten days of drill and events.

Burlington Fiftyfourth Carrol

Iowa requires gilt edged foreign insurers for admission

Des Moines officials announced that any foreign insurance company seeking admission to Iowa must prove it is gilt edged. State auditors will inspect records in states where home offices are located before approving entry, and inspectors will travel to several Middle Western states this week to review applicants.

Des Moines Iowa Lowa Air

Owasa Plans Annual Road Drag Day in 1910

Owasa announces an annual road drag day with the first meeting set for Aug 4 1910. D Ward King of Maitland Mo originator of the road drag will attend and speak on its results. Prentiss Ransom of Owasa will explain township farmer organization dragging all roads in Jackson township in 2 to 3 hours after storms at $200 to $300 yearly. Jackson Township residents will speak on road improvements.

Owasa Ackley Geneva Alden D. Ward King Maitland Prentiss Ransom Jackson Township

Fatal Runaway Crash in Fairmount Park

In Council Bluffs Iowa on May 26 Mrs Jane Hass widow of Samuel Hass was killed and Mrs Frank C Hass daughter in law was fatally injured in a runaway accident in Fairmount park. The women drove Frank B Hass roadster a black horse bolted on a steep hill near the motor entrance crashing the carriage into a tree.

Council Bluffs Jane Hass Samuel Hass Frank C. Hass Fairmount Park Frank S. Hass

The Happy Farmer Poem Tells of Dreaming Till Daybreak

A verse by S E Kiser celebrates the happy farmer hard at work. The scene shifts from fields to barnyard antics and family hopes as the farmer dreams of harvests and prices, with vivid rural imagery and a loving nod to rural labor.

O. K

Parisian Sage Hair Restorer Money Back Offer

The advertisement promises Parisian Sage cures for dandruff and hair loss within two weeks. It claims hair growth and scalp whitening, with a money back guarantee from Lemmon's Pharmacy and mail orders via Giroux Mfg. Co. The large bottle costs 50 cents and is marketed as a popular American hair dressing.

America Lemmon’'s Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo N. Y

Rich Beauty Lady Bountiful Ends Life in Suit Fight

Miss Hattie Bender known as Lady Bountiful killed herself with potassium cyanide after filing breach of promise suit against Bert Levy. She had given gifts and money totaling about $1,200 in reliance on the marriage promise.

Detroit Hattie Bender

Two Die In Hotel Fire In Monmouth Ill

Galesburg men John Jacobs and Bud Miller were killed when the City hotel in Monmouth burned. Edward Calhoun, also of Galesburg, was badly hurt leaping from a second story window. Jacobs was found beside a lamp believed to have exploded and started the blaze.

Galesburg Ill John Jacobs Bud Miller Monmouth City Edward Calhoun Jacobs

Wheat futures tumble as market slumps in Chicago pit

In Chicago on May 23 more than a million bushels of wheat were dumped into the pit as top selling tactics pushed prices down. May wheat closed 2 1/2 cents lower after intraday declines, with new crop futures down about 11 46 to 11 46 cents. Corn rose slightly, oats fell, and provisions declined.

Chicago

Wheat Market Dims as Bear Pressure Grows Across Grains

Bears gain ground with heavy selling as weather remains favorable for wheat and prices trend to week’s lows. Corn and oats slip on weak demand and increased supplies while provisions edge lower amid ongoing movement. Chicago cash prices reflect softening demand across No. 2 red wheat and corn.

Illinois Indiana Missouri Chicago

Live stock markets show widening price spreads across cattle hogs and sheep

Cattle supplies rose to 48 000 head last week as Texas cattle enter markets and push light natives lower. Cattle sold 6.00 8.70 with most at 6.75 8.00. cows and heifers 4.50 6.00, best heifers about 7.00. bulls 4.50 6.50. calves 7.50 8.00. Hog receipts reached 134 000, top 9.70. prices about 15c lower. hogs may stay scarce if supplies don’t persist. Sheep and lamb values fell sharply. heavy sheep weak, lambs 25 50c lower. western shorn lambs 8.50 8.80. best sheep 5.75 6.00.

Chicago Texas

Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices From South Omaha Market

South Omaha reports cattle receipts 3300 with best grades strong. cornfed steers 5.75 to 8.10, cows and heifers 2.75 to 6.75, stockers 3.50 to 6.25, veal calves 3.75 to 7.50, bulls 3.75 to 6.25. Hog receipts 4250 with prices 9.40 to 9.45, tops 9.50. Sheep receipts 7000 lambs 6.75 to 8.40, yearlings 7.00 to 7.50, wethers 5.25 to 6.50. notes market has been volatile with shifting demand and eastern lots influencing values.

South Omaha

Des Moines Market Cattle and Hogs Prices Report

Des Moines market receipts show cattle steady with ranges from 3.75 to 6.75 for good to choice, 5.25 to 5.75 for medium to good, and 3.50 to 5.00 for common to fair. Canners and cutters bring 1.25 to 2.50, calves 5.50 to 6.50. Hogs total 600, steady with good to choice 8.50 to 8.85, medium to good 8.25 to 8.50, rough mixed at 7.50 to 8.25.

Des Moines

Cattle and Hogs Market Receipts Report South St Joseph

May 23 cattle receipts 1200 steady to strong with steers 5.50 to 7.75 cows and heifers 3.50 to 7.25 calves 8.00 to 7.00. Hog receipts 4500 steady to higher top 9.60 bulk 9.45 to 9.55. Sheep receipts 3000 dull and lower lambs 7.50 to 9.00.

South St. Joseph

Des Moines Market Prices for Fruits Vegetables and Eggs

Market list shows bananas dates walnuts grapes lemons limes oranges and Colorado honey with prices per case box crate and per dozen or per pound. Also lists potatoes celery beets turnips butter eggs live poultry and hides with varied grades and prices.

Malaga California Colorado Burbank Arkansas

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