Chicago Livestock Markets Show Varied Receipts and Prices
Chicago and Des Moines market reports dated October 26 show hogs receipts around 55 006 with direct 19 000, cattle receipts 25 000 and sheep 40 000. Prices range across classes with hogs 140 200 pounds 4 75 to 5 20, sows 4 50 to 5 00, cattle steady to lower, steers 6 00 to 11 00, heifers 2 75 to 10 25, cows 1 50 to 5 00, lambs 4 60 to 6 60, packing sows 4 00 to 4 50, and grain futures mixed on Chicago Grain.
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Chicago
Hood
Choice
Des Moines
Interior Town
Minnesota
Cash Grain Close Report for Chicago Markets
Grain prices show mixed shifts across wheat corn oats rye and barley. Wheat ranges from 87 to 58 with multiple red and yellow variety codes, corn values span 34 to 40 with several old and sample annotations, oats thinly traded around 20 to 25, rye No 2 at 50 to 51, barley 40 to 56, Timothy 200 to 325, Clover 1975 to 1426.
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Timothy
Castles in Spain origin linked to French adventurers
The expression Castles in Spain reportedly arose from French adventurers who swindled creditors with tales of castles in Spain, promising wealth and social favors they did not possess.
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Spain
France
Thornburg defends meat inspection and TB controls
Des Moines reports Secretary of Agriculture M G Thornburg attacking attacks on meat inspection and TB control. He recalls 1906 start under Roosevelt, notes diseased parts condemned, and stresses strict government inspection to protect public health and livestock profits. Also covers grasshopper control results in Harrison and Monona counties and calls for leased hunting privileges to protect farmers’ property.
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Towa
Federal Bureau of Animal Industy
M. G. Thornburg
Secretary of Agriculture
Roosevelt
Tme
Des Moines
Iowa
Carl N. Kennedy
Kennedy
Kerosene or Gasoline Ruins Dairy Containers
Dairy losses rise as cream is spoiled by cans previously used to transport gasoline or kerosene. Preventive steps include thorough cleaning with lye and hot water. officials warn that flavor transfer is unlikely if properly treated.
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Department of Agriculture
Insane Man Kills Baby Wounds Wife and Himself
A man identified as G. Orford, a car dealer, beat his 18 month old child to death with a blackjack, seriously wounded his wife, and then shot himself at his home. A second boy escaped through a window as a stove overturned and ignited during the attack. In Wagner, South Carolina, police sought George Jackson, a 40 year old farmer, after a family killing near Hampton and Hayes Jackson and other relatives.
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B. Orford
Toda
Nora
News Notes Of Our Neighboring Communities
D. F. Macon reports brief items from nearby towns highlighting community events, local meetings, and small-scale happenings that reflect daily life and regional ties across the region.
Local Notes From Washington Farm Life and Events
October entry recalls Simpson building on his Washington farm near Merle Eckels, bragging of neighbors who also built homes that summer. Corn husking contest set on Dick Stephens farm. cattle sold by Dewey Stephens, 105 head described as fat. Jim Van Nostrand visits Newton, praising community ties and a $100,000 bank opening. Farm trade details include Riverside Kalona Pleasant Plain Brighton and nearby towns selling Poland China and Chester White hogs. Weather mentions California travel and a forecast of thunder showers. Hollywood Pat ties world trotting record on Pomona track, per Riverside owner Rutherford, while a safety campaign seeks local authority support.
Public Health Work Praised for County Units in Iowa
Des Moines reports praise for county health units and public health work as disease rates drop in Iowa. The state health department notes low incidences of typhoid fever polio measles diphtheria and meningitis in nine months and credits home care milk nutrition immunization and water and milk supervision. County units are praised for preventive efforts and calls are made to expand and renew support for public health services statewide.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
R. Clark
Dairy and Food Division
Peter Antlet
Iowa State Department Health
William Jackson and relatives in Hoopes ton tragedy
In Hoopleston Newfoundland October 26 Q P Haskins Wilson age 45 father of no children killed himself in a case of death by own action during a nightmare. He arose from bed walked in a trance to the kitchen and with precise motions fired a bullet into his head dying three hours later. Burial arrangements were noted. The article also references a weight reduction fad attributed to a London cabinetmaker Willian Banting.
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Willian Wanting
London
Wellman News and Community Notes Bright with Events
Wellman residents share travel and family updates as William R Morgan of Chicago visits parents Mr and Mrs E I vottey. Mrs Ryan of West Liberty visits Will McConnell family. A baby girl Doris Eugene was born to Mr and Mrs Earl Adams but died shortly after burial at Wasson cemetery. Local clubs report on the Iowa Federation convention in Mt Pleasant with speeches by Eugene Henley Luc ia Danford and Henry C Taylor. Armistice Day events include a barbecue and free sandwiches and coffee. Wellman high hosts Kalona in football after the ceremony. Herman Zillmer and Mervin visit from Albuquerque New Mexico.
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Wellman
William, R. Morgan
Chicago
Minois
E. I. Vottey
Ryan
West Liberty
Will McConnell
Earl Adams
Doris Eugene
Wassonvilletery
L. C Miller
W. V. Literary Club
Elery Foster
Max. McCrabb
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Mt. Pleasant
Eugene Henley
Iowa Federation
Lucia Danford
Iowa Wesleyyan College
Brittany
Henry C. Talor
General Federation of Womens’ Clubs
Wellman High School
Kalona
Herman Zillmer
Mervin
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Women Save for Homes Had Big Role in Working Class Housing
The National Association of Realtors notes that most small American homes built for workers reflect planning and savings by women rather than men, highlighting their influence in housing decisions and financing.
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National Association of Real State Board
Fall sale listings for Paul G Peterson & Son and others
The journal lists sale dates for Paul G Peterson & Son of Mediapolis on October 31 for household goods of the late Mrs Margaret Hull of Crawfordsville on November 10 and RF Smylie & Sons of Columbus Junction holding an annual curve boar and gilt sale.
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Paul G. Peterson & Son
Mediapolis
Margaret Hull
Crawfordsville
RF. Smylie & Sons
Columbus Junction
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Petersons
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Trostle & McDonald
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Weater and Crop Bureau
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Ames
Iowa Hortitural Society
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Mr. Hertick
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Merle Eckels
Dick Stephens
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Trotter
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Tine
Safety First
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England
William Jackson
Tony Ruggles
Fairfield
Carl Carl Kele
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Rittenhouse
J. H. Campbell
Havre
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Carl Kelle
Harry Shrader
Phoblack
Don Kerr
Ro J. Davidson
West Chesarte
Harry’ Campbell
Lester Macon
EL. Hartholow & Son
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Oscar Jugenheimer
J. C. Crawford
Denison
T. A, Weat
West Chester
Haskins
Buick
Good Hope
Good Rubber
Simpson Minance Co
Red
J.P
L. Wilson
Journal
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Washington St
Fred Goodwin
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