Pork on hoof drops at Chicago stockyards as hog prices slide
Pork prices on the hoof eased by about one to three dollars per hundred pounds at Chicago stockyards in a week marked by the sharpest downturn in months. Cattle generally fell, with only choose steers holding up, while sheep and fat lambs posted gains amid brisk eastern dressed trade. Receipts reached a 1950 high of 40,000 head as hogs declined further from last week's peak.
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Two New Hurricanes Threaten Cuba Area
Two hurricanes threaten Cuba as one already proven deadly nears the Caribbean island. A second storm moves slowly toward Cuba from the southeast while warnings extend to the Florida keys and nearby waters. The larger hurricane tops speeds over 120 mph and nears St. Thomas as residents brace for possible impacts.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Brighton Notes and Local Visits Report Busy Week
Brighton locals report visitors and hospital updates including Mrs. Margaret Shafer from Richland Washington visiting relatives in Wellman. Robert Lundin, 90, admitted with a broken pelvis to Washington county hospital. Brighton schools opened August 28 with 78 in high school and 140 in grade school.
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Juniata
Richland
Wash
Tom Nicholson
Wellman
Carrie Mumy
Robert Lundin
Washington County Hospital
Lulu Smith
University Hospital
Iowa City
Floyd Johnson
Alfred McCracken
Frank Chuck
George Statler
Grain futures table from Chicago market report
Open high low and close figures listed for Wheat Corn Oats and Soybeans across September December March May and months, with values showing minor percent changes and ranges. The table captures bid and ask style quotes including price levels for Sept Dec Mar and May contracts in Wheat Corn Oats and Soybeans.
County Fair romantic comedy rolls into Fox theatre
County Fair a Cinecolor romance set at county fairs with trotting races stars Rory Calhoun Jane Nigh and Florence Li. Nigh plays a hamburger stand owner who hides her trade while courting Calhoun and Warren Douglas amid an emotional triangle. Filmed at Northridge Farms in the San Fernando Valley with a supporting cast including Raymond Hatton Emory Parnell and Milton Kibbee.
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Raymond Hatton
Emory Parnell
Rory Mallinson
Harry Cheshire
Milton Kibbee
Seven Die as Interurban Trains Collide Near Milwaukee
Two interurban electric trains carrying about 180 National Model Railroad Association delegates collided head on on a single track southwest of Milwaukee. The crash killed seven people and injured at least 46 during a sightseeing tour to Hales Corners. milwaukee area event date not specified.
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Turkey Skin Additions for Gravy and Casserole Mix
If turkey or chicken skin has a good flavor it can be ground and added to gravy or a casserole mix. The note suggests using skin to enhance taste and texture in traditional dishes.
Local Society Calendar Highlights Weekend Gatherings
JJSocal Calendar lists events for Sunday through Wednesday including reunions picnics at Sunset Park library meetings Pythian Sisters Masonic Temple Rainbow Girls officer election at the Masonic Temple and multiple club activities with times and venues such as Sunset Park YWCA Country Club and Murdock's cabin. Activities include potluck dinners crafts music and service guild meetings.
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Everette Miller
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Ralph Kleese
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Ralph Stewart
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Walter Westen
Just Us
Lowell Harding
Murdock
Ladies Golf and Bridge Association
Wiele
Beta Sigma Phi
Department of Public
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Ainsworth O.ef.s
Pleasant Hill Dinner Guests and Community Notes
Cedar Rapids visitors join Sunday dinner at the Lacy Lines home. Families travel to Burlington and attend fairs at State and West Liberty. 4-H ribbons awarded at county fair. Pleasant Hill school opens with teacher Winifred Ragan. Local residents host and visit neighbors across Crawfordsville Wellman and Winfield areas.
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Alcoholism described as solitary drinking and inner struggle
The article outlines the alcoholic's painful cycle of heavy drinking, lies, irritability, and social withdrawal. It notes mood swings, shattered ambitions, few friends, and futile attempts like the water wagon. It stresses inner failure over stars and hints at rehabilitation as a future topic.
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