Chicago Market Report Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices Mixed
Chicago market report shows hog receipts around 4 000 with varied weights and prices from 10.25 to 13.85 for packing hogs and a trend toward higher heavier hogs. Cattle receipts 1 000 with overall offerings near 90 000 and demand uncertain leading to price declines for fat steers and yearlings. Sheep counts about 5 000 with natives steady to weak and lambs lifting to around 14.80 for top fat lambs and 11.50 for fat yearling wethers.
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Chicago
Wheat and corn prices in Chicago trading notes
Chicago grain markets show mixed moves with wheat May and corn May posting small gains while oats and rye trend differently. Local figures list dec and oct contracts with varying highs lows and closes across wheat corn oats rye and lard markets.
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Chicago
Iowa Grid Star Shines Amid Ribs Sales Rumor
An Iowa grid star is noted amid scattered OCR fragments mentioning ribs prices and food items. The brief hints at local commerce and a sports figure without clear dates or events.
Egyptian mummy cases and their painting traditions
Two cedar cases housed each mummy with a plain inner coffin and an outer, elaborately painted and hieroglyphic adorned case. The outer shell recounts the life and deeds of the deceased, reflecting the ancient Egyptian burial practice.
No Substitute for Rubber
Chemists warn that no synthetic rubber is yet produced commercially and that even optimistic forecasts do not show production in sight. The article notes ongoing research and the uncertain timeline for replacing natural rubber.
A Girl Like That Aims for College Romance and Rivalries
Roger, a twenty two year old with a new degree, fixates on college culture and athletic girls including Jane seventeen. He encounters Evelyn Sibley at a cathedral service and impulsively helps her, sparking a budding romance amid tensions with athletic peers and Victorian ideals.
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Oger
Jane
Roger
Noger
Betty
Clara
Louise
Chera
Hgh
Christus
Margot
Jule
Mabel
Womzens
Pip
Evelyn Sibley
Evelyn
Lisari
Jin
Pine Cum Country Club
First day of Washington parade draws crowds from many towns
October 7 marked the opening of a two day show with a crowd acclaimed as the best ever. Attendees traveled from Keota Columbus Junction Wellman and Wayland to view exhibits. vendors recount interactions with Elmer Carmichael J B Spencer and John Nickerson while a child’s ferris wheel ride inspired awe and fear.
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Washington
Keota
Columbus
Junction
Wellman
Wayland
Elmer Carmichael
J. B. Spencer
Ainsworth
Jake
Mr. Spencer
John Nickerson
Route 8
Ancient Papyrus Fragment May Precede Standard Bible Text
Micah Abn Arbor and Henry A Saunders report two years of study on a papyrus fragment from the University of Michigan collection. The Greek text reflects common speech and includes unique markings likely guiding readers. Dated to the third century or earlier, it contains portions of Matthew about the Last Supper and Jesus’s betrayal.
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Abn Arbor
Micah
Henry A. Saunders
University of Michigan
Doctor Sanders
Atales
Antioch
Alexandria
Cesserea
Sanders
Jesus Christ
Dr E C Tandy Named Director of Statistical Division
Dr E C Tandy appointed director of the statistical division of the children's bureau in the US Department of Labor. A native of Indiana, she holds degrees from the University of Chicago Columbia University and Johns Hopkins and studied medicine at Cornell and Wisconsin. She previously represented the American Red Cross.
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Pr. Eihebeth C. Tandy
Children’s Bureau
United States Department of Labor
Doctor Tandy
Indiana
University of Chicago
Columbia University
Johns Hopkins
Cornell
University of Wisconsi
Old Southern Stamps Bring Small Fortune
Old stamps from the South fetch notable sums in New York. A Tuswonshire Alaioa provisional sold for 8520 while a Charleston stamp brought about 100. Provisional and Confederate issues show rising collector demand in early markets.
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New Y York
New York
Tuswonshire
Allaioa
Charleston
Poland China sale planned next Wednesday in Washington
An auction at Busby Mfg Co building in northeast Washington will offer top Poland China Males and Gilts from two herds led by John Wagner and W R Gamon Lone. Males around 300 pounds, rugged and well footed, Gilts large and well grown with balanced fat. Catalogs are at the office.
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Poland
China
Busby Mfg. Co
Washington
John Wagner
W. RR. Gamon
Lone
Messrs. Warner and Gamons
Pa's Pile Of Pies From Mothers Kitchen
The writer recalls pies once made by mother and the warm comfort they provided, contrasting with his father’s stern, humorous habit of using the microwave. The memory centers on family kitchen scenes and enduring homey tastes.
Poultry and Egg Rates Listed for Washington Markets
The notice lists poultry prices for Washington markets including butterfat milk per pound, eggs per dozen, hens in two weight classes, springs, geese, ducks, swan geese, and live poultry hides, with a note that sick or crippled birds have no market and several items priced per pound or each.
Closing out sales listed across Iowa towns
Poland China and Jersey stock sales announced for October in Crawfordsville Keota Washington and nearby areas. Buyers include J H Baird Wagner Gamon Fons Howsare Hawthorne Robt G Sheetz H E Bushy Mike Trier Delbert Darnell and N W of Washington. Auctions note date ranges from Oct 12 to Oct 25 with an Apple sale upcoming.
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J. H Baird
Wagner—Gamon & Fons
Howsare and
Hawthorne
Crawfordsville
Robt. G. Sheetz
Keota
Poland
Chinas
H. E. Bushy
Washington
Lent
Mike Trier
Duroe Jersey
Delbert Darnell
Mr. N. W
Apple Sale
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Aiec
Nick Kutsch
University of Iowa
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Siouk
Ben Davis
Donald H. McLaughlin Macon
Port Lewis
J. H. Baird
D. F. Macon
E. C. Tandy
Tsncir
Uthor
Mother
Father
R. L. Gibson
Marion Ave
Mutual
Evening Journal
Sherman ,Bros. Drug Co
Washington County
Ward
Rairoad Restaurant
M. G. Proudfit
Don B. Thomas
Mt. Pleasant
Rio
GLOBE
Call
Warren
Lee County
Ira George de Booy
Avevie
Chester
James K. Helmick & Son
Columbus Junction
Fillire Station
West Madison Street
Silas Ross
Crail
W. W. McFarland
Clifford Hunter
Frank WH
J. C. Jarvis
Payne
Choice Busby & O21
Wwe
Knotek
Wes Reiner
Jonathans
Grimes Golden
Gano
Baldwin
Ohio
J. F
G. M. Stewart
Rhode Island Red Cockeres
Thomas Gerdes
J. H. Thompson
Wyandott
Snow
Winesap
Sloan
Inperial
Gap
Ralph Stewart
Lloyd Phillips
Woods Feed Mill
J. Brewer
Goon
West Main
C. W. Busby
Keifer
North 4Th Ave
Tom Brookhart
Call Journal
Fred Altenbernd
Rubie
Square
Miscellane
John Wesley
Leipzig
Dearborn Independent
W.s.reister & Sons
Eggs & Poultry
Reisters Creamery
Mfgrs. of
Iowa Livestock Commission Company
Union Stock Yards
John A. Babcock
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