Des Moines Area Hog and Cattle Prices Reported
Towa Livestock Market reports 37,800 hog receipts for 48 hours ending today with mostly 10 to 20 cents lower than late last week. Cattle and sheep quotations show steady to weaker trends, with lighter weights and heavy hogs priced across a wide range and rail deliveries often differ from quoted truck prices. Receipts include hogs, steers, heifers, cows, bulls, vealers, and sheep, with prices listed by weight and class.
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Towa
Des Moines
Minnesota
Chicago Livestock Prices From Oct 27 Report
Chicago livestock market notes hog receipts around 50 000 with mostly 10 to 15 cents lower than Friday's average. Prices listed for various weights and classes, including sows, light weights, and packing hogs, with ranges from 7.65 to 9.75 per hundredweight. Cattle receipts about 27 000 with fed steers and yearlings steady to weak by up to 25 cents. in-between grades prevailing and supply tight.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Chicago Cash Grain market report October entries
Chicago cash grain report from October 7 lists wheat at various grades from 80 to 85 cents, corn mixed and yellow varieties near 80 percent, oats and barley ranges, and notes about sample grades and vehicle counts. It reflects mixed bid levels and the day’s price activity across wheat corn rye and other grains.
Notice of Probate for HoH Ross Will in Washington Iowa
An instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of HoH Ross, deceased, dated November 22, 1924, has been filed. A hearing is set for November 4, 1930 at 9:00 AM in Washington, Iowa, before the District Court or Clerk, requiring all interested parties to appear and show cause why the will should not be probated and allowed. By order of Edna Purvis, Clerk of the District Court.
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Ishington County
Hoh. Ross
Hame
Washington
Towa
Edna ( Purvis
District Court
Washington, Town
White House Bathtubs Through Presidents Timeline
A breezy snippet traces White House bath lore from Dolly Madison to Andrew Jackson. Early tubs were installed by Mrs Madison and later removed as undemocratic, then restored with Millard Fillmore and kept, though Fillmore’s original bath was replaced long ago.
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White House
Dolly Madison
White Houses
Andrew Jackson
Too big to Lose Billy Brown Dreams of Football
A schoolboy Billy Brown focuses on football plans while daydreaming about elephants in class. The teacher interrupts and asks where elephants are found, prompting Billy to respond hesitantly about the animals’ size.
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Billy Brown
Brown
Billy
Mental Test Confuses Boy During Phone Outreach
An agent called a north side mother to sell books, showing Junior pages labeled Mental Test. He studies a wagon without a handle and a pig without a tail, noting both lack handles. The incident ends with the boy and the caller in Indianapolis.
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Junior
Indianapolis
Great Names for Small Towns in Europe and America
Fragmentary text mentions Paris and Berlin names found in multiple states, Londons with populations from 100 to 1000, and domestic grand tour references. No clear event or facts beyond scattered place-name notes.
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Europe
United States
Paris
Berlin
Londons
Arkansas
Cleveland
Spanish hacienda term defined in U S farming estates
A southwestern term for a productive establishment in the countryside used for farming or stock raising. It denotes a landed estate, typically one where the owner resides. The phrase reflects historical usage in the region's agricultural development.
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United States
Countes
News Notes The Journal's Subscription Representative
D F Macon serves as subscription representative for The Journal, handling renewal requests and new subscriptions, coordinating customer service inquiries, and promoting subscription promotions to boost reader engagement and circulation.
Two Funerals Honor Ainsworth Residents Saturday
Two large funerals were held Saturday for Mrs. Marr of Ainsworth and Harry Ross of Washington. The events drew many friends, reflecting the community’s strong ties. BE Dennison of Prairie Flower area helped his wife with shopping while noting road improvements benefited local farmers. H J McCreedy and Harlan offered road side praise and commentary on local affairs.
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BE. Dennison
Prairie Flower Church
Smiley's sells sixty duroc hogs at Columbus Junction
Smiley's & Sons sold sixty head of Duroc hogs to a large crowd at Columbus Junction. Top boar by Foxy Fireworks sold for 191 dollars to Perry Hanks and sent to Ontario California, with second top at 60 dollars to Jenny Lineweaver of South English. Multiple buyers listed including Henry Oak and Emmett Frame. a new herd sire Highwave was purchased in Illinois for use.
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RR. Smylie & Sons
Midway
Ing
Foxy Fireworks
Perry Hanks
Iorman
H J. Oak
Col Function
Carlson
Henry Oak
Herman Fete
Ontario
California
Sam Meyers
Col. Function
E. Dunlap
Evan’ Davis
Crawtoresville
Scott Thrankenhorn
Ainsworth
Tom Nill
Aineworths
Emmett. Frame
John
Thomas
Col Juncion
Hart “Teeld
Frank Saltaday
Sweats
Col
J. W. Boyd
A.W. Methew
Jet I Morgan Williams
Joe Wind
Frank Gault
Rawfordssiie
Jim Humphreys
John Sitesting
Free Merrifield
Bat Dean
Ernest. Carlworth
Ira
Oats
Wapelior
Jet Perry Manks
Peoria
St. Emmett
Frame
Highwave
Illinois
Temple Fighters Echo a Cautionary Stewardship
A compact reflection quotes Charles Kingsley on resisting self distraction and focusing on present duty. It warns against longing for unseen futures and the temptation to neglect current obligations.
For Sale Items and Odd Lot Notices
For sale two hunting hounds including a half hound and a straight. contact D. J. Alliman Wayland between October 18 and November 27. Also for sale a baby jumper and baby bed in good condition inquiries to Journal 2180. Dozen white eggs and various poultry items offered. call Prosperity Test. The ad quotes a moral about prosperity and three cardinal points, attributed to Ellison.
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Thompson Brox
Route
Washington
D. J. Alliman
Wayland
Enquire Journal
Proposal on a Brick Oldest Love Letter Hinting Royal Match
A fragmentary note suggests a marriage proposal etched on a brick, claimed as the oldest known love letter. The artifact, linked to a Egyptian princess, appears to date from an ancient era and resides in a British museum collection.
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British Museum
Dr Carl Weseheke’s Adlerikea Remedy Claim
A private practice note touts Adlerikea as a simple mixture by Dr Carl Weseheke that purportedly cleanses the upper and lower bowels to remove poisons. The claim promises relief from gas bloating in ten minutes and chronic constipation in two hours, urging readers to try the product.
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Carl Weseheke
Sherman
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W. S. Reister & Sons Cash Buyers
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Ana C. Purvis
D. F. Macon
J Bernard Walker
H. J. McCreedy
Harlan
Mrs. Mudge
Smiley’s
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FR. von Nostrand
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Harold Anderson
Brassler
Fone
Clarence Henson
Town City
Davison
Ffteen
Jone
Charles Kingslee
Eby
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Zor, Square Phone
Adtaker R
the Evening Journal
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Hay Baling
John Lusick
Haskins, In
Red
Plane Green
Woods Manfacturing Company
Cody Ainsworth Elevator Co
D. Rabenold
Cody
Ind
Henry Berdo
Sehmoeler Brossott
Barthelow & Son
Winchester
Aitica
Frank H. Gray
DUROC
West
C. L. Dayton
W. L. Gates
R37
Aysteod
Hampshire
Ellison
Richland
Joe Castor
John Patterson
Wellman Central
Sales
Roan Everett Palme Vhone
Buff Rock Cocikerels
Frank Scranton
Spartan
Crandall Motor Co
East Fifth Street
Riverside
J. W. Guy
Lowa City
South 2Nd
L. H. Orr Land Co
Asta
J. B. Crail
Crawfordsville
Willams
Carl
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