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Newspaper
Atchison Weekly Globe
Location
Atchison, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1927
Page
13
Today's Markets notes received by Associated Press shows soft wheat prices for No 1 and 8 and 58 pound grades ranging from 1.27 to 1.29 per bushel. Hard wheat quotes include 58 and 50 pound grades around 1.21 to 1.25. Corn prices listed for yellow and white ear corn and shelled corn with varying values around 0.92 to 0.96 per bushel.
Wheat receipts reach 233 cars with mixed futures and spot quotes for No. 2 and No. 3 grades across hard red and red markets. Corn shows varied quotes for white and yellow grades with settlements near September and December contracts. Oats hold steady with slight gains in No. 2 and No. 3 white classes.
Today’s St. Joseph market notes cattle receipts 2,200 with steer prices mostly steady to lower and best wintered Kansas steers at 11.75. hog receipts 4,000 with top 10.90 for lightweights and bulk 170 to 800 pounds. sheep receipts 4,500 with fat lambs steady to 10c higher and top 13.60 for western lambs. Bulls, cows and feeders weaker. natives sparse.
Helen Doran, 12, waits for word on Mildred, her big sister lost in the Pacific during the Dole flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. The story centers on the hoped-for news and Helen’s plans for a future career inspired by Mildred.
Hogs 3,500 head, prices 10 to 15 cents higher than Wednesday. Top $10.95 for 210 to 220 lb pigs. 170 to 230 lb hogs $10.75 to $10.95. 240 to 270 lb $10.25 to $10.75. Cattle 4,500. calves 1,000. yearlings strong, grass steers weaker. Sheep 11,000. lambs steady, western lambs $13.60, natives $12.75 to $12.50. Texas wethers $7.50-$8.00.
Kansas City report dated Sept 1 lists butter at packing 26 cents with creamery bulk 42 to 43 cents, butterfat premium 3 cents, eggs at Firsts 28 cents seconds 23, candled receipts 26. Poultry shows light hens 13 cents, springs 16 to 19 cents, roosters 12, old ducks 9 to 12, young ducks 11 to 14 cents. Potatoes priced at 2.50 to 3.00 dollars per cwt.
Liberty bonds closed with 3% at 101.14 and 1st 4% at 103.1. Fourth 4% at 104? 3. Treasury 8% at 304.31 and 4% notes at 106.1. 4th 44s listed at 114 with other Treasury issues around 101.3 and 2042 maturities.
A. J. Mc Gee fireman on a Baltimore and Ohio freight train was killed in an ambush on the right of way near Lafferty Ohio. Gunmen fired about 25 shots at three train sections from an army rifle. Deputies pursued two men identified as Mike Cordeny and his brother George.
The article notes potential contenders if Congressman White retires or runs again, including Judge Falconer of Atwood and William Schoen of Smith County. It also mentions D F Stanley of Mankato and Stanley’s advisory role, with Anthony of the First District actively serving in Arizona.
A thin white metal coin like relic of Santa Fe Trail or earlier Conquistador era was found south of Chase near Lyons. It bears on one side a knight fighting a dragon with the inscription S. Georgius Equitum Patronus and on the other a sailing vessel with Intempestate Securitas. The relic was taken to the Lyons Daily News office.
Pratt Sept 1 reports sea gulls seen along the road between Garden City and Scott City in alfalfa fields and river banks. The legislature has declared the gulls valuable to farmers and protects them by law as they feed on grasshoppers and other insects.
In Cottonwood Falls on September 1 the local squirrels caused damage by tearing shingles from Clint Baldwin's barn while racing for corn. The tale suggests an early sign of severe winter ahead.
Sam N. Garn of this city declares he is the oldest living native Kansan. He has resided in Kansas for 69 years, born in Pottawatomie County, Kansas Territory on March 22, 1858.
Topeka Sept 1 The public service commission authorized Walter J. White to operate a bus line between Concordia and Clay Center.
Rising Cow creek waters flood farms near Hutchinson Kansas and drive water toward the city but no damage is expected. Authorities monitor the situation as residents brace for possible overflow.
Washington reports that negotiations for a new commercial treaty with France based on most favored nation principles will likely be proposed to the Paris government soon.
St Joseph Missouri today welcomed its first regular passenger airplane in operation. The Chicago Dallas plane carried two passengers from Chicago and was joined by another traveler bound for Kansas City shortly before sunset.
Ed Reinhard is out tonight as John McKenzie's Symphony performs. Community notices invite Labor Day picnic and report on locals Bert Harrison, Miss Ruby McDowell, and Mrs. William McDowell. Brick-and-mortar updates include a new Kelly bridge project and local business ads.
Rochester reports Senator James E. Watson of Indiana would be glad to accept the Republican nomination for the presidency in 1928. He was quoted in the Post-Bulletin as expressing willingness.
Minneapolis dispatch reports the 1628 convention of the national W. C. T. U. will be held in Boston following a decision by the executive committee. The item also notes a quoted movie idol exasperation over a lawyer's statement about a divorce settlement.
A collection of short items lists business moves and arrivals. Wolters Transfer & Storage notes activity. John Jackson shifts to 1314 Julia Street. new Steinite lab employees Gilbert Hardwick and Emerson Imboden. Calfornia trip returns by BF. E. Marr family and DeKalb connections appear. clergy visitors Rev. Julian Stewart and Rev. Lawrence Smith report ties to Pleasanton Iowa Troy. Joe Graves visits from Pasadena. local residents’ travels and kin connections detailed.
Numerous want ads list produce meats stoves furniture and services. Items include tomatoes watermelons cantaloupes grapes and potatoes. fruits from Armstrong Bros. and Logeman's Market. stoves washing machines and home supplies. fresh meats pounds and roasts. rental apartments and rooms. boarders unemployment help and job seekers. several contact phone numbers and addresses.
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