Early Kitchen Aids and Social Shifts in Food Service
The article surveys practical home and dining practices, noting that step stools reduce the need for chairs for high shelves. It recalls the first cafeteria where patrons stood to eat and credits the New York Exchange buffet of 1885 as the first self service restaurant for men. It also mentions a government estimate of vast coal deposits sufficient to cover Ohio to 45 feet depth.
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New York City Exchange
The
United States
Ohio
Toast Timing and Texture Notes
The guide notes toast is best served within one minute of preparation. After two minutes, crisp surfaces absorb moisture from inside and become tough.
Art of drawing traced to ancient origins
The text notes drawing as an ancient practice with origins dating back at least 50,000 years, highlighting its long history in human creativity and communication.
Livestock Prices Steady on Hogs Cattle Sheep in Chicago
Chicago markets report September 13 show hogs 700 head steady with top at 16.25 for good to choice hogs. Cattle about 1,000 head with calves 39 percent. cows strong to 16.59 for good western cows, but choice steers 16.00-19.00 and canners 7.25-8.50. Sheep 2,000 head with slaughter lambs active at 19.25 top, ewes 9.25-9.50, Washington strings noted.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Washington
Community sales and auctions calendar at Columbus Junction area
Rural sale events listed for September and October include Crail Bros auction at 309 W Washington starting 1 00 pm September 16, Herefords public auction at Midway Sale Pavilion September 19, closing out sales near West Chester September 18 and 24, and multiple household goods and estate sales in Columbus Junction and Riverside with 1 00 pm or 1 20 pm starts.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales Compar
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Crail Bros
Washington
Midway Sale Pavilion
J. ©. McBride
West Chester
C. L. Baker
North Std Avenue
Anna King
Frank Rummelhart
N. E. Riverside
Knebel
Admin
West Qnd St
J. J. Minick
Knotek Bros
Fall Curse Board& Gilt
Washington and
Riverside
Coal output across war years reaches immense totals
Between Pearl Harbor and V J Day the nation produced over 2.2 billion tons of bituminous coal, averaging nearly 2 million tons each workday, reflecting wartime energy demands and industrial mobilization.
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Pearl Harbor
Electric Cords Hang Straight for Longevity
Readers urged to keep electrical cords hanging straight to avoid strain. Proper alignment reduces wear and tear and extends cord life, aligning with safety tips from home maintenance experts.
Chicago Produce Market Report Summary
Chicago UP reports firm market for produce and poultry with no price change. Eggs show receipts of 5 842 cases and wholesale prices on the mercantile exchange. Extras 1 and 2 50 53, 3 and 4 42 44, standards 1 and 2 42 14, 3 and 4 40 42, current receipts 40 42, dirties 33 35 2, checks 33 34%.
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Mercantile Exchange
Grain table shows mixed closes at Chicago exchange
Chicago grain table from September 13 lists open high low and close figures for Wheat Corn and Oats across several futures months. Rates include Jan Mar May for Wheat, Jan Mar for Corn, and Sep Nov Dec for Oats with small percentage changes.
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Chicago
Chicago Cash Grain Market Report
Chicago cash grain prices show mixed moves on September 13 with wheat steady to one cent higher and various grades quoted around 1.97 to 2.04 dollars per bushel. Corn remains steady with yellow classes near 1.84 to 1.97, while oats edge up with multiple heavy and white grades listed from about 0.78 to 0.82 dollars.
Average life of American businesses spans five years
The article notes that the typical lifespan of American business concerns averages about five years, highlighting a short horizon for many enterprises and implying high turnover or dissolution rates across industries.
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W. W. Burton
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Henry Hauenstein
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Iloma
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Gamble’s
McCormick
Smart Implement Co
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Little's Furniture
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Young Mais
Floyd Banks
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Clyde Clamzitt
Warsaw
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Frank Chalupa
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Royal Electric
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Hoover Sweeper
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Washington Oil Company
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A. EE. Anderson
A. D. Brown
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Nicola Feed and Grain
A&a
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Martin's Modern Cleaners
American Pearl Button Company
Timothy & Clover Seed
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Evoready Plumbing & Heating
Chicago Grain Table
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