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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1931
Page
4
Chicago report shows mixed receipts for cattle hogs and shoops across multiple markets. Totals indicate cattle 41,800 head, hogs 114,000, shoops 78,200 with regional figures for cities including Cleveland Pittsburgh and Chicago listed among totals and weekly sums.
Chicago and South Omaha markets show hogs steady to mixed with top values around 6.00 for heavy pigs and 5.50 to 6.20 for others. Cattle receipts near 13,000 with beef steers at 6.50 to 8.00, cows 3.50 to 5.50, calves 6.00 to 8.50. sheep 15,000 with lambs 8.60 to 16.60. Grain futures closing softer led by wheat down 1/2 to 1 1/2 cents and corn down about 1/4 to 1/2.
Fragmentary OCR lists racing odds and results with prices like 1.40 1.655 and 1.16 1.25 for early 1900s style bets. Mentions Drage lintae Ales and Ta and bills TelumphaBhig ry 30 a sacked R No.1.
A Saturday program at the city auditorium invites housewives to learn practical cooking and home economy. Miss Price presents frills and rational methods for everyday meals with exhibits of pastries, electrical goods, and home products from local firms. Exhibitors include Atlantic Laundry, Building Supply, Greenhouses, and Westinghouse Electric, among others, with sessions from 2 to 4 PM and a Q&A after.
Judge William Kenyon addressing a mass meeting in Fort Dodge warned that high society bears responsibility for the crime surge in major cities. He charged that attitudes toward the eighteenth amendment and casual support of bootleggers threaten law and order, urging stricter policing and accountability. Also noted were comments by George F. Q. Johnson and Gov. Dan Turner, with a presidential message of support from Hoover.
The account details a long endurance flight from Trepasney to Wales in a propitious window with 700 gallons of fuel, encountering cloud banks, wind, rain, and fog. The aircraft, guided by a magnetic compass, covered 2000 miles and landed near Barry Port, Wales after 20 hours 40 minutes. Earhart then plans a continental flight from Denver to Omaha with stops, including Grind Island and Denver.
Reported injuries and hospital stays include Wilfred Herring with a dislocated shoulder after an incident Thursday at Atmaatic hospital. Eva Schlotfeldt of Walnut shows improvement at Atlantic hospital after serious condition. Det Lo fame of Walnut underwent a minor operation at Atlantic hospital. Donald Quick of Griswold had a minor operation today at Atlantic hospital. Mrs Giel Capon, wife of Rainy Canon, remains a patient at Atlantic hospital. Marius Nelson of Brayton admitted for surgery tomorrow at Atlantic hospital. Bessie Stive of Achimci had surgery at Jones hospital today. Robert Camphill and Mrs Geet Petwisen of Athyatle were treated at Jones hospital after Nostril hospital visit. Ja, done 1 (Special) Dy S M Bergusen returns from Capital after six weeks away. Mrs Ida Barphardt, previously a patient at tiny denaiie, Ede munilson pillar at Coun Mutts, has returned home.
Fragmented OCR lists Liberty bond prices and ledger codes with many garbled items. Key figures include first 4s at 202.96, fourth 44s at 102.22, and Treasuries around 109.12 to 111.324, amid unclear codes and notes.
Chicago markets close with mixed quotes across utilities oils and metals. Notable figures include Commonwealth Edison 290 Insull Utilities 27 percent and Swift & Company 25 5, while other issues show varied trading levels across refining and chemical sectors.
Seed market prices list clover timothy and alfalfa with various grades and prices. Chicago produce June 1 report notes butter receipts, hyge receipts, cheese prices, and poultry values with ranges. potatoes and miscellaneous items referenced with unclear details.
Velma Bees of the city placed second in the Walther League state meet in Sioux City with the selection Service. Paula Ruprecht of London won first and Nora Ricklefs of Reinerton was third. Prizes included a trip to the international convention and emblem prizes. Attending from here were Reverends and several families and Miss Lydia R. Otto.
Acting for the federal farm board the Primary National Grain corporation today bought 14 000 000 bushels of wheat for 10 000 000 dollars. It was the second largest purchase in the history of the Minneapolis grain market. The board previously bought 00 000 bushels less.
New York report cites Major Herbert Yardley claiming President Wilson's illness in Paris stemmed from a poison or influenza attempt. Yardley, ex-cryptographic chief, describes intercepting a coded telegram about an entente plot to kill Wilson. No corroboration given. officials deny any plot or poisoning.
A coroner s jury in Chicago orders Warner Corry 15 Bart Corry 14 and Schuyler Pearson 15 held for murder in the fatal shooting of Policeman Edward Smith during a surprise moonlight swim at a river pool. The inquest drama saw Mrs Helen Smith collapse as the jury reconvened and the state s attorney announced trials in criminal court.
Memorial day services were held Saturday afternoon in Anita. Civil war veteran Tam Campbell Albert Bishop and Stauffer attended. Hobart Newton of Stuart was main speaker delivering a well received address at the Ever cemetery.
Griswold high school alumni gathered Friday night at the Methodist Episcopal church for the annual banquet. An outer dinner served at 6 o clock. Mrs Penelope Clovin of Bluffs presided as toastmaster with remarks by Mrs BR A his and Clarence Apt. Edith Frazer and Ethel Blain offered toasts, while DeWitt presided over the program.
A spree of thefts over Memorial Day weekend in Cass County led to the arrest of Dale Walton, 19, on charges of attempting to break into a Phillips service station on Engt Fifth. Probed scenes included car thefts, break-ins at multiple spots, and burglaries thwarted by vigilant staff. An assortment of minor robberies and attempted entries occurred, with Walton identified by a witness and taken after midnight at his home. Walton faces an arraignment and a bond set at $1,000, with a hearing to follow.
A damaged report notes the artist is in custody and may have a lengthy criminal record. It describes phony checks deposited at several banks including Los Angeles Independence Kansas Fort Wayne and others. Checks written to various named individuals and signed with altered names appear among the suspected forgeries. The narrative mentions a young bride related to the case and a suspect with a woman’s handwriting on a forged instrument.
Sprague, a 44-year resident of D Movies, died at home today at age 77. He passed away after spending the winter with his daughter Mrs. J M Henry. Survived by a son and two daughters, funeral arrangements pending with services to be announced.
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