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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1910
Page
6
The first cotton bale ginned in the United States this year came from Mercedes on a Gulf Coast farm. Gulf Coast cotton matches Sea Island quality with long silky fiber and high premiums. The region enjoys abundant water, irrigation, fertile soil, mild climate, strong labor, and thriving agriculture across crops and dairying.
Chicago reports a bearish shift across grain pits with wheat corn and oats weakening as bears regain control. Traders note ample old crop carry, weak overseas demand, and high prices prompting selling pressure on May and December futures while cash markets show slow demand and eroding buying power.
Chicago Oct 24 cattle market opens weak with 15 to 25 cent declines from last week as packers push stock to dispose of extra supply. Week totals show 78 248 head, range beef cattle 3.00 6.77, cows and heifers 4.00 6.25, stockers 3.00 5.75, hogs prices mixed with 25 20 cent gains then 45 50 cent breaks, week receipts 109 512, sheep demand cautious with prices softening if range stock sales continue. South Omaha and other markets report steady to higher cattle with hogs 1/2 to 1 1/2 higher, receipts 284 565, fat hogs 8.40 to 8.50, sheep and lambs steady to 25 75.
A garbled list shows varied prices for fruits and vegetables across regions. Items include apples 24 to 5.90 per unit, lemons 7.50 per box, oranges 2.50 3.30 per case, grapes and tomatoes with mixed figures, and eggs and butter priced per dozen or pound. The text includes numerous errors and unclear attributions.
An advertisement claims Wine of Cardui instantly relieves severe backache and bearing down sensations, praising it as a universal tonic for women. It urges readers to consult druggists and request a 64 page home treatment book from the sponsor.
No one has ever made a salve ointment or balm to compare with Buckien's Arnica Salve. It seals cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers mezema rheum and relieves sore eyes cold sores chapped hands or sprains. Only 25e at J K Lemmon Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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