Wool and grain markets mixed in early 20th century reports
The Commercial Bulletin notes firm wool prices amid dull year end demand. Western imports and British government wool auctions loom. Minneapolis and Omaha show mixed grain, corn, oats, and flax prices with regional variances. U S Bureau of Markets reports hogs and cattle movement in Chicago and Omaha, with price shifts and stock levels.
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Boston
the Commercial Bulletin
Texas
California
Middle Country
Oregon
Valley
Highways Weather Report Improves Across Regions
Weather bulletin notes rapid road improvement with east and west routes excellent, north routes mixed with some rough spots, and lingering rough segments south of Ghngwater and between Glendo and McKinley.
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Ghngwater
Glendo
McKinley
Weather Summary for the Day
The report shows temperatures at 6 am 27 degrees 12 m 41 at 6 pm 41 degrees. Wind from NW 34 mph latest reading. Precipitation nil since January 1. Normal precipitation 0.03 inches.
Snowballing Causes Most Trade Strikes in Building
New York reports that about 95 percent of strikes in the past arose from wage-earner disputes within the trades rather than employer conflict. Franklin Miller urges a federal board of jurisdictional awards to ease labor tensions and reduce construction costs amid postwar shortages and policy shifts.
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New York
Jan
Franklin T. Miller
F. W. Dordge Company
Division of Public Works and Construction
United States Department of Labor
Miller
Chicago
Board of Jurisdictional Awards
Board En Mansel
Brooklyn
Baker- Gompers
War Department
American Federation of Labor
Federal Board of Jurisdictional Awards
Arthur Woods
Secretary of War
Federal Reserve Board
Seattle Night Classes to Aid Foreign Residents
Spokane authorities launch a program to enroll foreign-born workers in high school night classes beginning soon after the year starts. Local chamber of commerce asks employers for information on immigrant employees to tailor courses in English and American government.
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Spokane
Wash
Chamber of Commerce
Bitter fur price war grips Canadian northwest
In Prince Robert Saskatchewan on January 3, reporters say unprecedented fur prices lure about 40 000 buyers to the western provinces. Hundreds of fur agents risk dangerous trips to reach competitive northern trappings while trappers reap a golden harvest this season.
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Prince Rabert
Sask
Canadian Northwest
Third Annual Farm Bureau Meeting at Parish House
The Laramie County Farm Bureau invites all to its third annual meeting at 10 30 a m on January 40 1920 at the Parish House. A good program of speakers and music is planned with election of officers and adoption of the yearly work program. Children will be cared for and luncheon arrangements are being made. J G Underwood president Maybelle Hibbra secretary.
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Laramie
Wild Fur Prices Surge in Local Markets
Trappers seek 200 to 300 percent more for turs than last year while farmers profit from wolf hunts. Dogs lure wolves into sighting, then wolves are killed. Coyote skins rose from $5 before the war to $25 this year. Muskrat pelts now fetch $2 to $3.
Bi Partisan Control in Kentucky Legislature
Frankfort dispatch notes the Kentucky General Assembly opens January 5 with Republicans holding a House majority by about fourteen votes and Democrats retaining a Senate majority by two seats. The November elections shifted power in the House while the Senate remains under Democratic control.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Kentucky General Assembly
Senate
House
Constitutional Woman Suffrage Debate May Resume Soon
Post Senate leadership to be Lieut. Governor Thurston Batlard presiding. Expect action on the constitutional Woman Suffrage amendment soon after the opening of the new session. State Board of Pharmacy meets January 8–9 in Cheyenne to examine candidates for registration. report to Plains Hotel at 9 AM on January 8.
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Thurston Batlard
Senate
State Board of Pharmacy
Cheyenne
Plains Sotel
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Highways Weather Report
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Cheyenne, Wyoming
ONC
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Capitol Ave
Bureau
Laramie County
J. GC. Underwood
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Maybelle Hibbra
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Union Trust Company
Lincoln Highway
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the Stock Growers National Bank
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Dunphy
Phong
George Montgomery
Carey Avenue
Willard
Cheyenne Poultry House
Uwave
H. J. Woodman
Telephone
17Th &T
C. W. Herrin
Shermer
Columbia University
Cheyenne Creamery Co
W. W. Quinn
Carey Ave
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Buick
Cadillac
Dave Flanagan
Garey Ave
Davis Veterinary Supply CO
B. F. Davis
Frank 8. Jones
P. D
Wyoming
Wyoming Fuel & Feed Co
E. L. Emery
16Th St
Grace O'Day
Palmer
First National Bank
Long Experience Auto Specialty CO
Frank G. Smith
Thomes
KODAK
Newport
Os Clark
Prop
Taylor & CO
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