Market and weather report from Chicago and regions
General markets forecast shows unsettled town tonight with rain and sun Sunday, warmer tonight cooler in west. Argentine wheat fears push prices early then retreat. May wheat fluctuates with supply concerns, cash demand fair, May at 62 1 2 then 62 5 8. Hog products rise with limited transactions, May pork around 16.00, lard 9.82 1 2, ribs 8.47 1 2.
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South Dakota
Chicago
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Russia
Vhe
Troher
Cattle and hog market roundups from Kansas City and Chicago
Estimated receipts for today show cattle and hog markets opening steady to higher. Prices cited include native steers at 4.50 to 9.00 and cows and heifers around 3.00 to 4.00, with hogs noted at 5.60 to 6.30 for mixed and butchered types.
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Sibavells Gu
Hes Bbc
Omaha
Maha
Neb
Chicago
Der
AMBO
Pate Bsa
Baom Aldh
Dee
Waterloo
XANX
Wellington
Crystal
Kansas
Turkey
Pioneer
Sheep Market Prices and Local Rural Notes in Illinois
The report lists sheep and horse market prices in Chicago with Native and Western lamb values, plus horse and mule lot prices. It also covers Spring Creek Township area happenings including sales, households moving to Colorado, farm workings, visiting relatives, and local injuries and weddings hinted by upcoming events.
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Spring Creek
Joe Clark
Sir. Chaxson
Colorado
George Mrush
Pri Lee
Charles Happe
Helena
Chas. Schildmeier
Unleago
Fred Rambie
Tingvye Oto
Souberranch
Waterloo
Bonarden
Nieve
Tena Trgtmeier
Water Jen
Jane Creek
Long
Yale
la Ports
Charles Huck
Hilda Harting
Terry Flotel
Porte City
John Pomp
Building advice by William A Radford on gambrel roof homes
Reader questions answered for free on building topics by William A Radford. The feature praises a gambrel roof house design 45 feet 9 inches by 32 feet 6 inches with a central dormer and a front entrance porch supported by six Ionic columns.
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Wiliam A. Radford
William A. Radford
West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Ill
Home plan shows Mahogany and White ENAMEL finish
A house design recommends white enamel and mahogany for the second floor with a darker oak finish for the first floor. Construction uses best materials and thorough workmanship, with an estimated cost of $5,500.
Monologueauntent? Broadway encounter and a house review
James Thornton helps a stranded actor seeking work and money. The text then shifts to a detailed description of a gambrel roof house with plaster walls, creosoted shingles, and a spacious interior featuring a central hall, living rooms, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, sewing room, six closets, and two stairs.
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James Thornton
Broadway
Thornton
Thanksgiving Injuries and Travel Highlight Rockford Notes
Rockford items report injuries from a corn shredder incident, Henry Hough and Harry Witter both injured. Also dated notices of illness and travel include I I Wyatt’s Chicago poultry trip and Derk Fullerton with stock. Several local residents visit relatives and missionaries from Rockford are reported safe in China.
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Rockford
Union
Congregational Church
George Hough
Harry Witter
WN. Popham
I. i. Wyatt
Chicago
J. Burton
Charles City
Spencer
Mrs. Gray
Roockford J
China
Anne Britton
Lamp Explosion Leaves Boone Woman Near Death
In Boone Iowa on December 9 Mrs BR EB No lan, a pioneer resident, carried an oil lamp that exploded causing fatal burns. She is reported near death from the injuries with medical staff fighting to save her life.
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Boone, Ia
BR. EB. Nolan
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Real Boys Wanted in a Sunday School Lesson
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote recounts a thoughtful Bible student who tried to teach a class of twelve lads about total depravity with a chalk line and an orchard example. The boys reply they would stay on the safe side and avoid pears, prompting the teacher to request different Bible bonuses as not suitable.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
New Zealand Lady Sees Declining Birth Rate as Mark of Progress
Lady Stout of New Zealand notes in England that birth rates fall as intelligence and education rise. She adds society improves to a point where thoughtful parents trust their children's future, signaling a positive trend amid declines.
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Lady Stout
New Zealand
England
Odd Nook Nests And Housemaid Heroics By The Scotsman
A Scotsman report recalls bold swallow nests in barns and a cottage in the Cheviot hills. One year a nest survived a closed window. another year a servant locked doors and left birds dead. Helpers then aided bystanders, repairing nests and guiding fledglings to safety.
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Cheviot Hills
Browning Courtesy Shown To Unannounced Visitor
A Browning anecdote recalls the poet greeting an unannounced guest at his son’s picture room. The visitor thought she was the cook sent by Mr Barrett, and Browning promptly offered to guide her around, displaying his customary courtesy amid fashionable company.
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Mr. Browning
Crushed by a Caddie and a Humorous Comeback
A Washington traveler recalls a golf round where his freckled Irish caddie stays unfazed by poor play. After he admits being out of practice, the caddie quips that the traveler has played before, turning the moment into a lighthearted lesson on self awareness.
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Washington
Etry
Deaf buyers swarm Schwartz home for loud phonograph
The hallboy yelled directions to deaf visitors gathering at Mr. Schwartz's fourth floor rear apartment. A neighbor says Schwartz advertised a phonograph made for the hard of hearing, with an unusually loud tone, and hopes to find a deaf purchaser.
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Mr. Schwartz
Schwartz
Schwartz's
Charity Jackpot Question In Old Courier Want Ad
A small dialogue from a 19th century Courier want ad features Mrs Torkins asking about a jackpot. The reply defines it as a general contribution for charitable donation, while character Chartey and T speculate it might relate to political wickedness.
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Chartey
Revival Services At St Paul’s Draw Large Crowd And Converts
Last night at St Paul’s revival drew a large audience with high enthusiasm. Evangalist Forsythe led personal work as sixteen people confessed salvation and a bee hive of activity surrounded the audience. Tonight features sermons and a men only message. Sunday promises power and success with women’s talks in Mast Park Presbyterian and a final evening address.
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St. Paul’s
Leonardo
Dr. Evans
A. Goodell
Johnson
St. Paul's
Forsythe
Mast Park Presbyterian
Steed Trade Improves
Unfilled orders on the hooks of United States Steel on November 20 stood at 4 141 955 tons, up from 694 328 tons on October 31, 1911 and 2 760 418 tons on November 30, 1910.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
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