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Newspaper
Atchison Weekly Globe
Location
Atchison, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1928
Page
16
Market report notes cattle weak and calves unchanged with veal up to 14 dollars. Hogs show active trade and higher prices with top at 8.85 for strong weight butchers. Sows steady, sheep receipts 2500 with fat lambs and mutton steady and feeding lambs slow.
Wheat receipts reached 78 cars, slight gains with No 2 dark hard at about 1.15 to 1.36 dollars per bushel and No 3 red around 1.34. Corn receipts 68 cars fell, No 2 white around 0.82 to 0.83, No 2 yellow about 0.82, with No 3 near 0.79 to 0.79.
From Ponca City Oklahoma November 15 The Associated Press reports the impending resignation of Chester H Westfall president of the Marland Oil Company of Mexico and director of public and industrial relations for all Marland companies Westfall plans to start his own business, date undisclosed. Also in Kansas intercollegiate tourney planned for next March at Southwestern college in Winfield with tentative dates March 11 to 16. Hays teachers college to hold wheat raisers schools January 31 February 1 at Hays Smith Center Colby February 12 13 14 15. A $75000 bond issue for an airport land purchase and equipment passed in Hutchinson. Cattle hog markets and Kansas City livestock trends follow with varied prices and weights.
Cattle receipts 1000 with beef steers and yearlings selling slow to weak at late declines. Cows active and fully steady with choice cows up to 10. Colorado cows weighed 928 lb brought $8.75, most low cutters $6 to $6.25.
A fragment notes Sadie's dress with a remark that there is not much to think about the outfit. The line suggests simple attire and focuses on a minimal description within the context of the source.
Kansas City for November 15 reports egg prices Firsts 40c seconds 28c Butter Creamery 5c large quantities 49c Butterfat 44c premium extra quality 3c packing butter 32c Poultry Hens 22c springs 26c broilers 26c geese 16c old ducks 14c young ducks 14c roosters 14c
New York on November 15 reports cotton futures easing 3 to 5 points. December 19.56-57, January 19.49, March 19.50-62, May 19.40-41, July 19.24-25. Spot market quiet with middling at 19.70.
City pages blend notes on W B Henderson weakening Miss Mabel Britt illness and a windy day effect on pool hall business. Mentions Virgil and Jim Falloon visiting The Globe and jokes about spies. Falls City described as a political center and Nebraska governor and congressman home.
An eyewitness described ankle deep water in the fireroom as fires were put out and the ship listed, with 8 p.m. duty end and bucket brigades aiding in bailing the boiler room as water rose to neck level. celebration of the Pittsburg Parson s Pike completion set for McCune the week of December 3.
A belittling remark about a performer labels him terrible while noting he is the star of a new pantomime. The dialogue mocks his speaking role and suggests he lacks acting versatility despite prominence.
John B Ostertag the blacksmith on Kansas avenue between Seventh and Eighth streets Atchison invites town and country people to remember the skilled craftsman and his long standing shop activity as the community recalls his work and presence in the area.
WAMA-ads list wants live-trap wildlife buyers in uninjured condition incl mink fox raccoons and Angora goats with low prices. Also cabbage kraut onions apples and various used goods for sale or rent including coats furniture tires brick and real estate. Multiple listings show addresses, prices, and contact names in a period-accurate small-town ad page.
Small and large fish offerings include crappie bass catfish buffalos priced to sell. Arkansas hickory nuts large 10c per lb. Friday at 212 Commercial and Saturday City Market. Real estate: 80 acres south of Atchison bargain. 160 acres near Arlington $12,000 or exchange for city property. Dave Degan 111 North 7th St. Grocery business for sale or trade. Cottage with bath 5 rooms 18 lots $3500. trade possible. Commerce Trust Co. Lonely meet your sweetheart confidential club Ferne Grey Box 1156 Cleveland Ohio.
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