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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1927

Page

11

Pittsburgh Livestock Receipts Reflect Active Market

Hogs receipts 2,500 with mixed prices across weights from 90 to 350 lbs. beef cattle receipts 150 with steady trend and calves 150. Sheep receipts 500 show active trade with fat lambs around 12 dollars and cull lambs 8 to 10 dollars. In Chicago, cattle receipts 11,000 with slow market and uneven but some prime weights paid up to 12.25, fat cows steady, sheep 11,000 with slow trade and higher fat lambs near 15 cents per pound for early sales.

Chicaco Livestock Chicago U. S D. A Choice Earlings Wethers Comebac Eeders Uesday

Public Forum on School Reform and Tax Burdens

Theodore Hawk of Albany Ohio argues in a 1927 letter that rural districts face costly inspections and high salaries for superintendents, with education drift away from practical needs. He laments state control over schools, calls for accountable local democracy, and signs off from Albany on January 12 1927.

Enitor Messenger Columbus Old Ray

Night police ride ends with pursuit over twelve miles

West Jefferson night officer George Grassel clung to a speeding car from West Jefferson to Columbus after attempting to arrest John Renner and John Borch for reckless driving. The suspects laughed and fled. Grassel punctured the two rear tires with his revolver as the car sped on. Columbus police stopped the vehicle and delivered the duo to the West Jefferson jail. Grassel declared, Nobody can get funny with the night force.

Columbus United Press West Jefferson George Grassel John L. Renner John Borch Grassel Grasser Night Force

Sixty-Six Officials Face Monopoly Charges in Furniture Case

In Chicago on January 12 a federal grand jury indicted sixty six officials and seventy nine corporations they represent for forming a monopoly to fix bedroom and dining room furniture prices. They plead not guilty while chair and refrigerator makers earlier admitted guilt and were fined five hundred thousand dollars.

Chicago United Press

Return of Jim Elwell Sparks Camdenville Welcome

In Camdenville Indiana a homecoming unfolds as twin sisters Rusty and Betty prepare to reunite with their lost brother Jim Elwell. Jim returns after shell shock and a grave accident in which his memory is fading. Nurses editors and townsfolk await his full recovery.

Prof Mot Lie Elwele Camdenville Ind Margaret Elizabeth Rusty Betty Jim Elwell Sedan New York Jim Nellie Downing Bellevue Hospital Indianapolis John Clayton France Dr. Lawson Jack Nevin Nellie Stat‘en Island Jack Nevin Mollie Martha Dalton Missouri Elwells Union Park Elwell Gina Harvey Weir Harvey Number Six Mably’s Crossing

Cincinnati live stock market totals and price ranges

Hogs receipts 3,800 with 949 held over. barrows and gilts steady to 10 higher. Prices for 250-350 lb hogs $11.75 to $12.00. 200-210 lb $12.85 to $12.50. 160-200 lb $12.40 to $12.50. 130-168 lb $12.40 to $12.50. 90-130 lb $10.00 to $12.40. Cattle receipts 400, calves 355. market strong with beef steers $7.00 to $9.50. light yearlings and heifers $6.50 to $10.00. beef cows $4.75 to $6.75. low cutters and cutter cows $3.75 to $4.50. vealers $10.00 to $14.50. Sheep receipts 25. top fat lambs $13.00. bulk fat lambs $13.00. bulk fat ewes $3.00 to $5.50.

Pittsburgh Bahia Cincinnati

Livestock Market Prices Extend Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep

The report lists hogs at 16 000 with various weight classes and pricing from 10.00 to 12.26 for different grades. Cattle and calves show steers and heifers with good to choice values ranging from 6.50 to 13.00, cows and canners priced from 4.26 to 6.25, and calves and feeders in the 6.00 to 13.00 band. Slaughter sheep and lambs include lambs at 11.00 to 12.15 for medium to high grades and cull offerings 9.00 to 11.00, with feeders and stockers priced 6.00 to 8.50.

Chicago Produce Butter Receipts and Creamery Staples

Chicago markets report butter receipts at 4 800 pounds creamery exports 48c per pound standards 47c firsts 4 5e itc seconds 40c 43%c. Keys receipts 6 065 pounds ordinaries 35c firsts 30%c seconds Loc.

Chicago

Cleveland Produce Poultry and Butter Prices

Poultry prices listed for heavy fowls 30c per pound medium 23c Leghorns 20c heavy springers 29c Leghorns 22c ducks 32c geese 24c per pound. Butter extras 48 1/2c in tub blanks and standards 47 44c. All other items unchanged.

Cleveland

New York Produce Butter Receipts Steady at Market

Butter receipts at New York market remain steady with 5 554 crates and cream line at 51 cents. Nearby whites command 48 to 50 cents, mixed whites 41 cents, Western whites 45 cents, fresh firsts 42 to 44 cents, Pacific coast 44 to 48 cents, nearby browns 49 to 50 cents.

New York Bien So Co Mixe Pacific Coast

Cincinnati Produce Prices and Butter Market Report

The listing shows produce and dairy prices with various grades and prices for butter eggs and hay. Notable figures include butter at around 48 to 55 cents, eggs at 40 to 42 cents, and hay priced at 25 dollars per unit.

Wool Market Activity Stirs Trade in Boston

Wool prices show rising activity in Boston today though overall business is lighter than expected. Some Ohio Delaines fetch around 46 cents per pound, equivalent to about $1.15, reflecting a 7 to 12 percent discount to parity with foreign markets.

Boston Ohio

Liberty bonds open lower in New York market

Liberty bonds opened lower in New York trading on January 12. The 3 1/2s declined to 101.70, down 2 points, while the second 44s traded at 100.28, down 1, and the fourth 44s at 103.14, also down 1.

Liberty Bonds New York U. P Ory Bonds

Sharp quake rocks Manila and north Philippines

A sharp earthquake lasting twelve seconds shook Manila and the northern Philippines at 8 00 a m today. The tremor prompted alarm across several cities and disruptions reported in the capital area.

Manila U.P Philippines

Chinese Soldiers Seize Missionary Building in Foochow

U P reports Chinese troops have occupied the American missionary building at Foochow. Shaowu, 145 miles northwest, is described as growing critical with lives at risk and authorities concerned.

American Missionary Building Peking U.P United States Shaowu Foochow Ppe

Store Employees In Shanghai Begin Extensive Strike

Shanghai on January 12 saw Chinese store employees start an extensive strike with barricaded streets in foreign quarters. The city remained quiet as Admiral Williams arrived with a U S cruiser and marines. Nationalist troops from Canton were tightening control over the Yangtze valley, expanding their grip on the region.

Shanghai United Press Williams United States Canton Hureh Yangtze Valley

Heat Wave Fatalities Rise in Adelaide Region

Heat waves in Adelaide claimed several lives including seven inmates at the old folks home in Ade laide. Water supply failures were reported in multiple Adelaide suburbs, complicating relief efforts.

Old Folk's Sydney N. S U.P Adelaide

Bandit Raid Burns Arrandas After Jalisco Attacks

In Mexico City Jan 12 a band of about 600 bandits operating in Jalisco attacked Arrandas and burned the town hall, reports from Guadalajara said today.

Mexico City Jalisco Arrandas Guadalajara

Columbus forms industrial bureau to attract new industries

An industrial bureau to interest and aid new industries locating in Columbus was created at a meeting of civic leaders last night, signaling coordinated efforts to boost local business and employment.

Columbus U.R

Ninety-One Die in Mexico Revolt Clashes

General Jose Alvarez reports ninety-one combatants killed in two weeks of clashes between federal troops and insurgents in Mexico. Seventy-three insurgents are among the dead as revolts spread in militant Mexican states, though the government says it can cope with the situation.

Mexico City U.R Jose Alvarez Calles Alvarez

Radio features highlight five top programs tonight

Five notable radio features air this Thursday across major networks. WTAM Cleveland presents the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra at 8:39 p m ET. WIZ offers Hook-up with Shannon quartet at 8 p m ET across several stations. WEAF debuts Henry Burr artists at 10 p m ET. WBAP Fort Worth hosts an organ recital from 4:76 to 10 p m CT. WMAQ Chicago airs the WMAQ players from 4:48 to 9 p m CT.

WTAM Cleveland Cleveland Symphony Orchestra WIZ WJZ WBZ KDKA KYW Shannon WEAF Henry Burr WBAP Fort Worth WMAQ Chicago Toon WSA Cincinnati Linton Orchestra WKRC WGHB Clearwater Ft. Harrison Orchestra Mnunicipal Ft. Harrison U. S. Army Band Doerr Gill’s WHK Crane Geantrchestra Davenpor ogTam WHO Des Moines WWJ Detroit Cao Anes Srearne WCX WJR KTHS HOT SP Frolic WSUI Iowa City Cornell College WJAX Jacksonville Rogram WOS Jefferson City School of Mines Chi WDAF Kansas City School of the Air Ivanhoe Band Nighthawk Frolic Kansas Midwest Musicale KFAB Oln Lisee Mr. Wiod Miami Beach Had Waukee Paul

Foster Copeland Named Chairman Of City National Bank

Fos ter Copeland president of the Old City National bank of Columbus was named chairman of the board of directors of the newly formed City National Bank of Commerce at the annual meeting of Columbus banks held Monday night.

Columbus U.P Foster Copeland Old City National Bank of Columbus National Bank of Commerce City National Bank of Commerce New Bank National Banks of Columbus

Chaplin Films Banned in Quebec by Mayor

Charlie Chaplin films were banned indefinitely from local theatres in Quebec. Mayor Martin said he was disgusted by reports of Chaplin's marital troubles and believed banning the screenings would protect community morals.

Quebec U.P Charlie Chaplin Martin Chaplin

Tragic Mill Accident Ends in McKean Decapitation

In Lindington Michigan George R. McKean died when he fell onto a saw he was operating causing his head to be severed. Police and investigators investigated the grisly mill accident at the scene.

Lindington Mich George R. McKean

Fos ter wills 65000 to son to be taught to work

Arthur Foster of Halstead England left his son £65,000 with instructions that the heir be taught to work. The will emphasizes paving the way for the son's self support through labor.

Halstead, Eng Arthur Foster

Hastings Officer Felix Call Dies of Starvation

Lieutenant Colonel Felix Call, famed for making cabbage his staple diet, died in Hastings England from starvation. The veteran officer was noted for his austere habits and military service.

Hastings Eng Felix Call

Public Schools In Florida Closed by Cold

In the wake of the lowest temperature in years southern Florida closed several schools and overcoats came into vogue for the first time this season. Heating shortages led to the suspension of public schools in Miami Fort Lauderdale and Broward county. Five Miami schools closed at noon and hundreds of children had a holiday.

Jacksonville Fia Florida Miami Fort Lauderdale Broward County

Radio Listings Show Evening Musical Programs Across Cities

A dense wire service style schedule lists hourly radio programs from stations like WEAF WJZ WBZ and WRC. It notes Shilkret Orchestra Iolanthe performances and various concerts across Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland and New York with times and programs for EST and CST time zones.

Shilkret Orchestra TON Shilkret Lohanes WJZ WBZ KDKA KYW Weaf Light Opera WEAF WRC WCAE Henry Fleck

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