Daily Market Reports First From Chicago on Oct 1
Estimated receipts today include hogs 600 cattle 660 sheep 6000. Holdover 6775. Top hogs 8.30. bulk 6.50. Weight classes show best hogs 8.25, 8.30. sows 6.50. Cattle heavies 7.50 8.25. light 7.65 8.30. Wheat futures open near 1.20 to 1.25. corn around 0.54. oats 0.40. Official yesterday totals show hogs 19598 cattle 3055 sheep 14277 calves 713. Friday’s shipment totals listed. Livestock estimates for Monday: hogs 37,000. cattle 25,000. sheep 35,000.
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Chicago
Wagner Wehrerly
Argentina
Livestock consignments directed to Babcock at Chicago rooms
A consignor is instructed to direct livestock shipments to John A. Babcock at Commission Merchan Rooms 27 20 Main Floor Exchange U Yard Chicago Illinois. The notice specifies the consignee name and Chicago venue for the sale or trade of cattle and other stock.
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John A. Babcock Commission
Merchan
U. & Yard
Chicago
Illinois
October hog sales schedule across Iowa and Washington
A sequence of upcoming livestock auctions lists buyers and locations in Iowa and Washington. Oct 4 closing out sale by Harry Leffler. Oct 6 E J Paul in Washington Spotted Poland China. Oct 8 Ollie Breeders Ollie Iowa Poland China sale. Oct 8 T C Deal West Monroe Washington Spotted Poland China. Oct 11 Mahannah’s North English Iowa Chester White hog sale. Oct 12 J M Lord & Son Ainsworth Durce Jersey sale. Oct 15 P J Welsh Washington Poland China sale. Oct 25 Ernest Carlson Washington Duroe Jersey sale. Oct 22 John Wagner Washington Poland China sale.
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Harry Leffler
Haskins
C. C. Free
Fairfield
Poland
China
E. J. Paul Washington
Ollie
T. C. Deal
West Monroe
Washington
J. M. Lord & Son
Ainsworth
Durce Jersey
P. J. Welsh
Ernest Carlson
Duroe Jersey
John Wagner
American Legion to Hold Monster Meet in Kansas City
Kansas City hosts the third annual American Legion convention October 31 to November 2 with notable guests including Marshall Foch General Pershing Admiral Beatty and Admiral Sims. An expected 75 000 to 100 000 visitors will attend along with a 40 000 legion parade and air show with prizes totaling 10000. The Women’s Auxiliary meets concurrent plus reunions for the 89th and 35th divisions and a Liberty Memorial dedication ceremony is planned.
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Kansas City
Paris
American Legion
Marshall Foch
Pershing
David Beatty
Armando Diaz
Italy
Baron Jacques
William T. Sims
Middle West
Legion
Fifteen Thousand Americans Burned To Death Last Year
Loston reports at the National Safety Councils congress that about 15 000 people died from burns and 20 000 were injured in 1920. The speaker notes that most victims are women and children and that home and school safety are neglected. He cites $505 million in property losses and urges a long drive of safety education to reduce deaths and costs nationwide.
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Loston
T. Alfred Fleming
National Board of Fire Underwriters
National Safety Councils Congress
W. E. Malalieo
Paul C. Redington
Forestry Division
United States
California
A Frog Concert at Uitle Lake
Thorne Miller describes an evening scene at Uitle lake where frogs replace birds in a loud concert. The frogs’ chorus rises from sunset and drowns out other sounds, creating a natural nocturnal spectacle.
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Uitle Lake
Ive
Thorne Miller
Understanding Preferred Stock Rights and Dividends
The text explains that holders of preferred stock have priority over common stockholders for dividends and for asset claims. It notes that preferred stock typically carries a limited dividend that must be paid before common stock profits are allocated.
Artesian Water Warms Naturally From Deep Earth Heat
A description explains artesian water rises from deep underground veils and remains warm due to the Earth's internal heat, implying constant warmth when accessed.
PAULS SALE OF SPOTTED POLAND CHINAS SET FOR OCTOBER
E J Paul a Spotted Poland China breeder announces a fall sale next week on October 5 at Best End Garage. About sixty head offered, with a Liberty Bond son sired by Carmine Archback II, praised for championship lines. Paul has long promoted local Spotted Poland herds and plans to improve each sale.
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Paul
Outlook for industry and trade in late 1920s New York review
The piece notes rising optimism in unemployment, steel demand, and rail shipments, with railcar loadings at a peak since last December and steady railroad earnings gains. Copper, lead, and zinc prices strengthen as overall metal demand firm. Crop prospects are good, auto industry activity holds, and Liberty bond prices rise while banks expect ample credit and low rates.
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New York
Washington
Far West
Liberty
Federal Reserve Bank
Stock Exchange
Britons Used Sword-Shaped Iron Bars as Money
A recent investigation shows ancient Britons used six iron bar denominations as money, distinguished by size, with many examples now in British museums.
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British Museum
Inventor Isaac Babbitt Wins Congress Reward
Isaac Babbitt received a $20 000 reward from Congress for his invention of babbitt metal, a soft anti friction alloy used for bearings.
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Babbitt
Isaac Babbitt
Congress
Ballistic Wind Concept Emerges In War Air Calculations
The term ballistic wind describes the combined effect of winds on projectile paths. Introduced during World War I to improve firing accuracy, it represents the overall wind influence used in ballistics calculations.
Many Iowa silos empty this year
Des Moines reports heavy rains through the week with 0.7 inch state average moisture and 66 degree average temperature. Corn damage is severe from wet conditions and frost risk is low. many silos will remain empty as wet weather and tangled ears delay filling. Winter wheat and rye seeding resume with higher acreage expected. Potato yields disappointingly low and overall crop value likely about half of 1920.
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Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Iowa Ranks in Vegetable Crops Across States
Iowa reported 73 338 acres of vegetables grown for sale in 1919 ranking sixth among states. Nationally 1 478 066 acres were devoted to vegetables for sale with California New York Maryland New Jersey Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Ohio and Florida among the lead producers. Tomatoes led with 316 399 acres followed by sweet corn 271 584 and watermelons 162 064 acres.
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Washington
United States
Atlantic Coast
New York
Florida
Great Lakes
California
Iowa
Texas
Maryland
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsyvania
Michigan
Virginia
Georgia
Delaware
Arkansas
Nebraska
Poultry Prices and Eggs Listed in Local Ad
The snippet shows a local ad listing poultry and egg prices, including fresh eggs per dozen and various poultry items priced per pound. It also mentions cream and butter fat content and other animal products, though the text is fragmented and some figures are unclear.
Agricultural Output Totals 36 339 Acres Across Crops
A regional farming report lists crop acreages including eggplant 1 712 acres kale 1 193 acres okra 9 895 acres sprouts 84 acres horse radish 922 acres parsnips 839 acres ruta bagas 837 acres pareley 891 acres green onions 340 acres falsily 33 acres mushrooms 17 acres and mixed vegetables 36 339 acres.
Sporting One's Oak Phrase Origin in Universities
The saying “to sport one's oak” comes from English universities where student chambers have two doors. The outer oak door when closed signals the occupant is out or wishes not to be disturbed.
Belated Moral on Prodigal Son Fatted Calf Riot
The Atchison Globe reflects on a prodigal son tale noting the calf, though decent, was killed in honor of the returning son, framing a moral about fairness and ritual in a riot context.
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Woral
Atchison Globe
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Luuqua
D. F. Macon
R. L. Gibson
Abe
Were
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Benz
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John Striegel, Jr
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Property Owners Federation, Inc
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