Chicago Livestock Market Report Sees Mixed Hogs Cattle Sheep
Chicago receipts total 53,100 with hogs 20,000, cattle 7,000, calves 2,500, and sheep 20,600. Hogs steady to lower with push for weights, calves and fat cattle mostly steady to higher in parts, and lambs weak with mixed demand across weight ranges. Strong prices cited for heavy steers and light smooth hogs, while lightweights and cull types show broader declines. Trade reflects Buyers and sellers adjusting to grain-fed yields and market breadth across the district.
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Chicago
Chicago market report shows mixed egg receipts and butter firm
Chicago on September 1 reports egg receipts varying across grades with values from 9 917 for firsts and 19 to 14 for seconds. Butter firm with receipts around 4 974.
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Duce
Masonic Lodge Meeting Schedule and Officers
Lodges Washington Chapter No 98 Regular meeting second Thursday night monthly Ida McDaniel W M Ernestine Denison secretary Visiting members welcome Damascus Shrine No 10 Regular meeting fourth Tuesday at Masonic Temple Mrs Chica Bpies W P Hazel Haven Worthy Sere Washington Lodge No 26 Regular meeting first Friday Harry C Ward W M A W Yard Secretary Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M Regular meeting second Friday J W Eastin H P A W Yard secretary
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Washington
O. E
Ida McDaniel
W. M
Ernestine Denison
Damascus Shrine
No. 10
W.S
Af J
Masonic Temple
Chica Bpies
W. P
Hazel Haven
Worthy
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Harry C. Ward
A. W. Yard
Railway Time Table Highlights Arrivals and Departures
The page lists a series of train numbers with tentative times for arrivals and departures. It includes the Golden State routes, Apache services, local passenger trains, and freight trains with daily or Sunday exceptions and notable time stamps such as 8:88 a.m and 6:10 p.m.
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Golden State
Train timetable excerpt with California passenger notes
A railway timetable lists westbound mixed train No 429 daily except Sunday nine thirty-aim stops for California passengers only No 4 discharges California passengers L Goodlander No 8 Local Pass 904 a m No 26 Southwest Limited 1257 a m No 91 Local Frt Tuesday Thursday Saturday 1025 a m Pastbound No 26 Southwest Limited 1257 a m No 8 Local Pass 532 p m No 92 Local Frt 1130 a m Monday Wednesday Friday All Passenger Trains Daily W C Bell Agent
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California
L. Goodlander
J. C. McKay
C. M
S’west
Lim
Suthwest Lim
W. C. Bell
Market Notes on Poultry Dairy and Potatoes
Poultry and dairy items show steady to mixed moves as receipts include 2 cars with fowls, ducks, geese, turkeys and broilers adjusting within narrow ranges. Cheese prices edge lower while potatoes move on rail with Idaho and Wisconsin values led by russets and cobblers amid a dull market.
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Idaho Triumphs
Wisconsin Triumphs
Idaho Russets
Wisconsin Cobblers
Minnesota
Des Moines Hog Market Summary September Entry
Combined hog receipts at interior Iowa and southern Minnesota yards and plants reached 8300 for the 24 hours ending 8:00 a m. Prices ranged 140 to 550 pounds with varying good and choice values from 3.00 to 6.65 per hundredweight depending on weight class. Market generally steady to slightly lower with lighter weights and sows showing the widest spread from 3.00 to 4.60 per cwt. Long shipments and heavy shrinkage influence price relations.
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Des Moines
Towa
Minnesota
Chicago Grain Market Update Sept Prices and Ranges
Chicago open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats and rye across multiple delivery months. The report lists Sept Dec Mar and May contracts with fractional percent changes and rounded price levels for wheat COFN oats and rye, reflecting a volatile grain session.
Fragmented OCR financial snippet with scattered figures
A garbled OCR line shows a mix of dates percentages and numbers including Dec May Sept Jan 6.32 6.35 and random letters. The readable portion lacks a clear event or entities to summarize into a full article card.
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Tan
Cash Grain Markets and Prices Report
Chicago cash grain close lists wheat varieties at 3 red 46 percent, 2 hard 48, 3 hard 4714, yellow and north ern mixed grades 47 to 49 percent, corn ranges 2 to 5 mixed and yellow grades 44 to 45 percent, oats 20 to 24 percent, rye none, barley 40 to 60, Timothy 350 to 400, clover 1100 to 1145.
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Chicago
Market Snapshot From Toledo Commodities Report
TOLEDO report notes bids for Clover prime futures at 8.50 for Oct and 8.50 for Dec with 9.10 for March. Alsike cash quoted 3.00, hay timothy at 1.00 per cwt. Wheat, corn, and oats listed as 46 car lots each.
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Toledo
Clover Prime
Alsike Cash
Hay Timothy
Vatican and Italy Resume Friendly Terms This Week
Vatican and Italy announce a pact restoring pre dispute relations with no comparability between Fascism and Catholicism. Azione Cattolica members will be allowed to join the Fascist party again, ending government ire.
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Vatican
Italy
Vatican City
Holy See
United Press
Azione Cattolica
New U.S. Population Center Shifts Near Indiana
The census bureau announced the new center of population sits 2.9 miles northeast of Linton Indiana marking the latest shift in the national demographic map.
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Washington
U.P
United States
Linton
Ind
Bureau of the Census
Threshold of highest mentality at eleven A.M.
Psychologists generally hold that peak mentality is reached around 11:00 a.m. and that fatigue reduces mental activity based on tests across colleges.
Mrs Palmer Invited to State Conference on Child Health
Winnie Palmer county superintendent to join Iowa State Conference on Child Health and Protection as member of a six person Special Classes committee. The event mirrors White House format with sections on medical and public health services education and training and the handicapped.
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Winnie Palmer
Iowa
White House
Agnes Samuelson
George Stoddard
R. C. Williams
Department of Education
Des Moines
County Agent Reports Iowa State Fair Results
Des Moines reports Washington county 4H club standings at the Iowa State Fair. Swine classes show Junior McConnell with Reserve Champion barrow and other placings. Francis McConnell and Robert Cress also earn top positions. Purebred and baby beef categories list several county competitors with multiple placements as competition proves strong. public judging continues this week with potential future announcements. H. J. Montgomery, county agent.
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Des Moines
Washington County
Barrow
Junior McConnell
Hampshire
Francis McConnell
Poland
China
Robert Cress
Donald Rinner
Fat Hogs
Hampshire Boar
Earnest Jones
Yorkshire
Dean Zachs
Guy Gerot
James Birney
Stanley Foster
Joln Durst
Clair Gerol
Donald Penningroth
Wellman
H. J. Montgomery
Hoover's Plan for Muscle Shoals Progresses
President Hoover's bid to settle the Muscle Shoals issue via a nine member commission moves forward with limited optimism. Bids to lease the war built power and nitrate plants in Alabama were opened by the commission, which can only receive bids and advise the president. If satisfactory leases appear, Hoover may report to Congress at the December session.
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Washington
Hoover
Alabama
Tennessee
War Department
Conmetesh
Congress
Vanishing town notes and family reunion in Washington area
September report from Washington region describes residents traveling from nearby counties for a family reunion at Willard Augustine’s home in Chicago area. The letter mentions a good rain after Dutch Creek fair, school preparations, corn maturity, and Keota turkey observations including Alex Gillies with over five hundred birds. Dave Monroe is noted among visitors.
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Willard Augustine
Chicago
Willard
Andy Augustine
Augustine
Chicago Tribune
The
Evening Journal
Geo, Wright
West Chester
Alex Gillies
Keota
West Chester Ships Four Carloads of Fat Cattle to Chicago
The report notes West Chester sending four cars of fat cattle to Chicago markets. It records 180 head on full feed and implies Monroe still has multiple carloads to ship later. Nearby Oswalt farm on 210 acres holds about 400 hogs and several hundred chickens with a thriving corn crop as late rains ease pasture growth.
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West Chester
Chicago
Monroe
Myron Oswalt
Keota
Oswalts
Wmn
Miller
Washington
Jones Family Debates Coat Fit for Winter Plans
A discussion between Jones and Mrs Jones centers on a new over coat being three sizes too large and needing to fit over a car radiator. The exchange also notes heavy rain in Washington and its uncertain impact on ground conditions for plowing.
Archoo Socialist Joke Quips On Class Gap
A quip contrasts rich and poor in a brief joke from Chuckle or Two. A bystander notes the rich man has acute laryngitis while the poor man only has a cold, highlighting a humorous take on social inequality.
Foreign War Vets Gather at Kansas City for Convention
Five thousand veterans in khaki march behind bands at the annual encampment in Kansas City Missouri marking the convention’s high point. Commander Wollman urged pensions for disabled veterans and families while Governor Caulfield called for wartime spirit to solve looming economic problems.
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Kansas City
Military Order of the Cootie
Paul C. Wollman
Dole
Wolman
Henry &. Caulfield
Farmer Calhoun Dies in Stump Blasting Accident Near Fairfield
Fairfield district reports farmer Newton J. Calhoun killed yesterday while inspecting a fuse during stump blasting. A search found his body as investigators determine the blast caused his death. Separate items note three Dubuque women injured in a car crash and the 1932 Iowa license plates ready for sale December 1.
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Fairfield Parmer
Fairfeld
Newton J. Calhoun
Here
Calhoun
Portland
Iowa
Dubuque
Mother Mary Dominica
Sister Mary Mstelle
Sister Mary Theodora
Mary Estelle
Dominica
Mary Theodora
Judge questions identity in drunken case
In Council Bluffs on September 1 Judge Daniel Sheehan confronted a man calling himself Joe Smith who admitted he was intoxicated. The judge pressed for the real name and the man finally said Tom Brown. The judge ordered five days in jail to determine his true name.
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Council Bluffs
Daniel Sheehan
Joe Smith
Tom Brown
Smith-Brown
Automobile Collision Claims Life Near Glidden
An automoblie collision 20 miles north of Glidden yesterday killed Homer Nichols Sr. A car driven by Harry Jackson of Watertown South Dakota was involved in the wreck.
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Glidden
Here
Homer Nichols
Nichols
Harry Jackson
Watertown
S. D
Inheritance Taxes Collected In August Drop From July
Des Moines report shows state inheritance taxes collected in August totalled 547,764.46. This is a decline from July’s 582,550.55 and from August 1930’s 70,912.56. Treasurer Ray E. Johnson released the figures today.
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Des Moines
Ray E. Johnson
Melcher Plans All Weather Road to Major Junctions
Melcher residents chose an all weather primary road to connect with highways Nos 6 and 14 after the state highway commission picked the route. Delegates traveled to Ames to inform officials of the decision.
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Melcher
Ames
Highway Commission
Trans-Mississippi Air Races Set by American Legion
The American Legion selects September 19 and 20 for the 1931 trans-Mississippi air races with total prize money of 2000 dollars.
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Council Bluffs
The
American Legion
Ames Confers 117 Degrees at Summer Session
Acting President Herman Knapp conferred 117 degrees at Iowa State College ending the second summer session. Degrees included 51 bachelor of science 55 master of science 10 doctor of philosophy and one professional degree. J K B Foster dean delivered the commencement address.
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Ames Ames
Herman Knapp
Iowa State College
J. K B. Foster
Official notes resignation of deputy L. V. Smith
Yesterday the official announced that he requested and received the resignation of his deputy L. V. Smith.
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L. V. Smith
Teen Killed in Car Collision with Taxi Cab
In Des Moines on August 31, Art Gyle age 19 died from injuries after his car crashed into a taxi driven by W Wheeler.
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Des Moines
Art Gyle
W. Wheeler
World's Biggest Liar Rumor Sparks Har-American Debates
The piece portrays Dame Rumor as a damaging force whose effects seem permanent, yet later events challenge the claim, framing a broader discussion on reputation in a Har-American publication.
Suit Over Bronze Bust Return Named Against Mrs Meredith
A $5,000 civil suit filed in Des Moines claims Mrs. E. T. Meredith widow of the late United States secretary of agriculture contracted for a bronze bust of her husband from Earl George Inc. of Chicago but refused to accept it.
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Des Moines
E. T. Meredith
United States Secretary of Agriculture
Chicago
Earl George, Inc
Kidnaping Suspect in Custody Transfer in Salina
Sheriff Hugo Synhart of Sioux county departed Orange City to fetch Russell Colvin 21 in Salina Kansas. Colvin waived extradition and is charged with kidnapping and auto theft. Anna Ver Burg 11 of Rock Valley was with Colvin when arrested. authorities say Colvin stole the car used to leave the state.
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Orange City
Hugo Synhart
Sioux County
Russel Colvin
Salina
Kaw
Colvin
Anna Ver Burg
Peter Ver Burg
Rock Valley
Woman injured after hitting mirror during domestic dispute
Des Moines police report Mrs Myrtle Lockwood, 29, sustained a badly gashed right wrist when she swung at her husband and struck a mirror instead. The incident occurred August 31 and was reported to authorities.
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Des Moines
Myrtle Lockwood
Polk County Names Chief Deputy After Resignation
Des Moines reports Louis C. Linstrom named chief deputy of Polk County to replace L. V. Smith who resigned at the request of Auditor J. G. Cook.
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Des Moines
Louis C. Linstrom
Polk County
L. V. Smith
J. G. Cook
Blue Sea Tint Tied to Saltiness in Tropics
The text notes that sea color correlates with salinity, with tropical regions showing a deeper blue due to greater evaporation, while northern seas appear less vivid.
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Tropics
Fiddlers' Contest Winner Named at Iowa Stars Fair
F. I. Adreon, 60, of Boone won the 1981 old fiddlers contest at the Iowa Stars fair on Saturday night.
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Des Moines
F. I. Adreon
Boone
Lowa Stars Fair
Seize Liquor in Safe Sioux Digs
Federal agents enlisted a professional safe cracker to recover liquor from a residence near the business district. The expert opened the safe without blasting it, yielding three and a half quarts of whiskey and a quart and a half of alcohol. No arrests were recorded.
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Sioux -City
Spencer Clerk Charles S. Weaver Dies at 72
Charles S. Weaver, 72, longtime Clay County clerk for 33 years, died today from myocarditis after an appendicitis operation.
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Spencer
Charles S. Weaver
Clay County
Auto Licenses Shipped
DES MOINES Sept 1 UP Stored in the safes at the county
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Des Moines
Deputy Auditor Resigns Polk County Auditor J G Cook
Polk County deputy auditor resigns prompting J G Cook to leave the auditor’s office. County officials initiate steps to appoint a successor and maintain department operations during the transition. The resignation appears effective immediately with possible future actions outlined by the board.
Legge Defends U S Farm Board in Kankakee Speech
Alexander Legge, a leading advocate of farm cooperatives, defended the Farm Board in an address to Kankakee county soil and crop association members who claim to have pioneered the first real farmers cooperative. He argued farmers fared better than workers in other industries and suffered first in the Depression but less now due to the Farm Board's actions.
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Kankakee
Alexander Legge
Ountry
Federal Farm Board
America
Farm Board
Crater Lake Athletes Spark Visitor Critique
At Crater Lake Orc this summer college athletes wearing numerals drew questions from visitors who asked why convict labor was used. The criticism centers on how the resort’s workers are identified and the impression it creates for guests.
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Crater Lake
Orc
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Morrison & Morrison
Edmund D
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W. D. Dwyer
Jailey
T. J. Peasa
Penney Store
F. Boller
Commercial Bank Corner
Jones Funeral Home
East Main St
Sherman's Funeral Home
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Ainsworth
Chas
BROWN
Preston L.etter
DR. O
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Black
A. W. Clow
D. O. Genera
Plumbing Beam & Carson
North Tow Ave
John W. Applegate
City Hall
Ralph W. Thompson Insurance
Bailey
Lemley & Yard Insurance
Washington National Bank
Hall
Hust Main St
Fred's
Iowa Ave
Johnson's Grocery
Mrs. Palmer
D. F. Macon
Ralph Brinning
Wellston
Bruce Stewart
Havre
Earl Burroughs
Titus
Lan Birney
Muscatine
Dave Monroe
David W. Temples
Mr. Davison
Dave
Mr. Temple
C. A. Kron
Haskins
Milford McCreedy
Timothy Seed
Ainsworth Elevator Co
the McCreery Co
Reen
Jourust
RYE
Homer Vincent
Maplelane Dairy
3Rd Street
Frank H. Gray
Flynn Bros
Norta
N. P. Allender
West 2Nd
Quare
Smouse
Iowa State News
W. A. Stevens
State Motor Vehicle Department
Blatts
Sues
Mrs
Meredith
Peterson
Opera House
Win Smouse
Poultry City
Atfeoc
Shel
Rimmep
Glassex
W. J. Keifer
U. S. Farm Board
W. S. Reister & Sons
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