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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1931
Page
4
Chicago led with cattle about 12,000 and hogs around 4,000 while other markets reported mixed totals. The data covers daily receipts at 21 markets including Kansas City Omaha St. Louis Indianapolis Pittsburgh and more with weekly and year ago comparisons.
Chicago June 29 grain and livestock report shows higher closing grains led by wheat and corn. Hog and cattle futures traded mixed with light weights and packers influencing prices, while Sioux City and South Omaha markets reported varied hog and cattle activity and steady sheep bids.
Combined hog receipts across 22 concentrations and seven plants in interior towns and southern Minnesota for a 48 hour period show light receipts and a quiet market. Prices range light to heavy weights with several cuts and sows quoted. gains and declines vary by weight class, packing demand, and size.
Produce: butter receipts 15,025 tubs with creamery extras and standards at 24s New prices for eggs, cheese, live poultry, and meats. Receipts: eggs 24,486 cases, dairy items with graded firsts and extras. Poultry: turkeys 20c, hens and spring chickens to 29c, ducks and geese priced. Livestock shipments and regional notes listed with varied pricing.
New York stocks on June 29 saw 2 100 000 shares traded and bond sales of 9 130 000 dollars. Leading quotes included Amn Can 11144 and Amn Loco 20 with various changes, while notes mention bulk transaction basis and shipping weights affecting hog quotations.
A dense OCR of radio network schedules lists stations, times, and shows across many U.S. markets. Entries include WABC WCAE WBZA WHAP WTAM WXYZ WGN and more, with programs such as orchestras, news, sports, and hour-long features. The document formats a station-by-station grid with local time and program names.
A dense list of company names with percentages and figures shows mixed stock values in a historical market snapshot. Major names include General Motors, Coca Cola, Standard Oil, US Steel, Westinghouse Electric, and Union Pacific among others, reflecting varied investor sentiment and industry spread.
Closing prices on the Chicago exchange for prominent stocks show varied results with several issues rising and others retreating. Notable figures include Commonwealth Edison 20674, Insull Utilities 3334, Kalamazoo Stove 2133, U S Gypsum 40, Swift & Co 26, Swift Intl 854, US Radio and Telev 25, and Arrow- listing items such as Art Metal Works 645, Butler Bros 4, and Cord Corp 9.
Chicago seed market reports June 26 show Clover prices such as All Clover-Pair at 17.40 to 19.50 and Alsike Clover at 13.50 to 18.50 per unit. Timothy seed listed at good 8.25, choice 19.50, fancy 4.76 per unit.
Liberty bond quotations today in New York show Liberty Street 10208, first dia 105.10, fourth 44s 104.24, Trens 344 S%y4 106.7, 6s of 45 102.40, Vrens 83a of 40 102.27, Pro dx of 742 102.28, Trens B4bs of 40 101.6.
Market notes show wheat 60c, oats NOK, rye 25c, butterfat 18.2c, grade No 1 12c, No 2 8c, heavy hens 9c, Leghorn broilers 19.3c, sweet cream 23c. Hogs $5.00 to $5.60, cattle $6.00, halter feed $2.50.
Heat wave toll mounts across states with at least 200 dead and dozens of drownings. Reports cite nine-figure temperatures in Birmingham and Macon areas, with Ohio and Indiana tallying deaths. Burlington, Des Moines, and other locales report drownings or heat-related incidents as forecasters predict limited relief ahead.
In Cedar Rapids Iowa the heat wave claimed four lives with two earlier deaths. Wendl Novak aged 86 died this morning and Jane Hagan aged 72 died last night. A. B. Anderson, statistician, noted Nebraska oats and wheat suffering severe damage from the extreme temperatures.
Sick and injured news from Avoca and Creston report Joe Ritz undergoing a hernia operation at Jones hospital. Mrs. Max Hobart of Creston, formerly Atlantic, shows improvement after complications and hospital stays in Creston and at University of Iowa City. Prominent Avoca figure John T. Haden, former state representative and sheriff, is seriously ill, while William Thies, ex-candidate for state representative, underwent a major operation at Jennie Edmundson hospital in Council Bluffs.
Avoca Iowa June 29 Special three men were seriously injured in a head on automobile collision late last night on a highway three and a half miles south of Irwin. William Steven of Avoca along with Earl Graggs of Barling were in a Willye Knightedun driven by Coffman of Weetphulla.
Washington reports indicate Franco American talks on President Hoover’s proposed wartime debt holiday are at a critical stage. No agreement yet, with technical questions unresolved. Mellon and Castle say discussions proceed in good faith and no broader reparations talks are desired by the U.S. amid Paris consultations.
In Jonquieres a fire swept an upper floor of a frame house killing eight children all under eleven. A private rescuer tried to reach them but flames forced him back. Local authorities investigate cause as villagers mourn the loss in this small Quebec community.
Fragmentary note states Plowesr High or related United States entity found in May 1821 with unclear context.
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