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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
2
Chicago Board of Trade records broad gains across grains led by wheat after Liver pool prices surged unexpectedly. Export offers to Europe were reportedly accepted, with December and May futures rising. corn and oats followed, supported by forecasts of poor belt weather and strong feeder demand. Provisions also climbed in step with the grain rally.
Open high and low quotations for WHEAT CORN OATS RYE and fats at Chicago market showing new and old Dec May and July positions with price ranges and percentage changes for each commodity across different delivery months. Includes LARD RIB and BELLY figures for Jan May and Dec positions.
Chicago prices show wheat at No 2 hard 1.79 percent, mixed yellow and white corn futures across several grades, oats prices for multiple white types, rye and burley noted, timothy seed and clover for overseeding listed, with lard, ribs and bellies futures also quoted.
In St. Louis cash grain trading led by Lewis on December 3, wheat at 1.91, No 2 hard 1.81. Corn values show No 2 white 81, No 3 white 76, No 3 yellow 76. Oats No 2 white 44.
In New York on December 8 the coffee market shows Rio No 16 14-16 Santoa No 4 at 22 percent. Futures move barely steady with Dec at 16.95 and May at 75.77.
A mid day market snapshot notes transactions and prices at 12 o clock noon. Trading activity focuses on key commodities and equities with price movements tracked across major exchanges. Investors monitor shifts in supply demand and market sentiment during the noon session.
Hog receipts 32 000 with gains 15 to 30 cents. best 140 to 150 lb at 11.45 to 11.60. heavy hogs 11.10 to 11.86. sow and barrow ranges shown. Cattle receipts 11 000 active. fed steers steady to strong. fat steers 9.50 to 11.76. sheep receipts 10 000 with fat lambs in broad demand. fat ewes up to 9.50. yearling wethers 12.75 to 14.00. official hogs 22 000 cattle 5 000 sheep 9 000.
Omaha stock market notes from December 3 show hog receipts at 8500 with prices 10.65 average, 140 to 280 lb range 10.85 to 11.05. cattle receipts 5000 with steady to firm bids and butcher cows 4.50 to 5.65. sheep receipts 8600 with lambs weak to 15 cents lower and feeder sheep steady, strong yearlings and fat sheep.
St Joseph, Dec 3 hog receipts 5,600 with prices 10 to 20 cents higher, top 11.25 and bulk 10.95 to 11.10. Cattle receipts 2,200 steady to 15 cents higher, bulk steers 8.25 to 10.00, top 10.50, cows and heifers 8.? to 9.25, calves 5.56 to 11.50, stockers and feeders 5.25 to 8.00. Sheep receipts 5,500 slow, lambs 15.00 to 16.40, ewes 7.50 to 8.50.
Minneapolis price note shows unchanged to 10 cents higher for carload Sifton family patents at 55 cents per barrel equivalent in 98 pound sacks. Shipments total 49,169 barrels with bran at 26.50.
Raw sugar holds at 4.15 per lb for Cuban duty paid. Refined sugar unchanged at 5.00 to 5.50 per lb for fine granulated.
Toledo Ohio December 3 pricing shows Clover seed cash at 18.50 with delivery dates December 15 January 15.40 February 16.50 and March 15.20. Timothy seed cash December 3.20 and May 3.50.
Wheat values show Naai hard at 1.70 to 1.71 percent, No 2 hard 1.69 to 1.70, No 2 mixed 1.69. Corn ranges No 4 white 65 to 66, No 2 yellow 77, No 2 mixed 71. Oats listed No 2 white 40, No 2 white 39.
Hay prices listed from St Louis and Kansas City dated December 3. Hull prices include No 2 timothy No 2 light clover mixed No 2 heavy clover mixed and choice Western alfalfa with per ton figures. Kansas City shows choice alfalfa No 1 prairie No 4 timothy and clover mixed light with quoted ranges.
Prices for horses and mules are listed with ranges for drafts eastern chunks southern horses and various mule heights. A note mentions Mr and Mrs T A Mitchell of Oakland Canada returning home after visiting George L Beckwith at 3805 North Sycamore Street.
The early selling movement found traders optimistic that support orders lay under the market. Leaders like U S Steel American Can and the metors rallied, with the list moving up together. Specialties climbed with Commercial Credit up 5% Remington Typewriter 56 Dupont Pullman and Indian Refining preferred 3 to 8%. Mack Trucks Hudson Chrysler Philadelphia Company Ludlum Steel Eaton Axle Atlantic Coast Line and Jewel Tea showed solid gains. Call loan rate remained at 5 percent. The day closed with strength.
Treasury securities and Liberty bonds quoted with current prices: Liberty 3% at 99.26, First 4% at 101.24, Second 4% at 160.22, Third 4% at 101.5, Fourth 4% at 102.1, U S Treasury 48 at 102.51, and U S Treasury 44s at 106.15.
Chicago and regional reports show alive poultry steady with varying receipts across fowls, springs, turkeys, ducks and geese. Butter and eggs ease or mixed in New York and Kansas City markets with unsettled prices and differing creamery and store stock levels.
Mrs. Catherine Rogers robbed the First State bank of Renner South Dakota after fearing her husband’s scolding for an overdraft. Her daughter Zera helped, admitting $90 found at home was part of the loot. Police say the Rogers family had financial trouble last summer and $396.50 was missing from the cash drawer the day after.
Mrs. H. A. Childs of Hollywood California returns home this afternoon after months with her son Dr. H. A. Childs and family at 1016 West Adams Street. She is accompanied by Mrs. A. A. Childs and Mrs. Scroogs of Lenox. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gentle of 302 North Sumner Avenue depart for Los Angeles to spend the winter.
Lawrence Pedigo testifies that his earlier statements on John Looney and a Rock Island vice ring were framed as he faces cross examination. Prosecutors seek to tie Looney to murder victim William Gabel while Cy Hazlett arrives for testimony on Looney’s alleged criminal network and alibi schemes.
About three hundred delegates from Iowa rural and consolidated schools attend the ninth annual conference at Teachers College Cedar Falls. A. C. Fuller reports enrollment exceeding expectations while C. F. Hearst warns that current agricultural conditions threaten America’s standard of living and endorses cooperative marketing.
Five depositors in the closed Farmers and Merchants State Bank testified in district court about a letter sent by bank directors two months before closing. They asserted the missive claimed no cause for worry and that the bank's difficulties would be resolved satisfactorily. Additional witnesses echoed the same concerns.
The Mitchell court martial followed the Shenandoah court of inquiry, reviewing the same areas as the navy inquiry. It aims to rebut Colonel Mitchell’s charges that the accident resulted from general incompetence and criminal negligence in national defense. Lieutenant Commander Charles E. Rosendahl testified on ship details of the fatal midwest flight.
A witness was called by the prosecution to testify in the ongoing court proceeding. The defense awaited further evidence and cross examination opportunities as the case moves forward.
The grand champion steer Mah Jongg from the International Livestock show sold for $3 a pound, totaling $4,680, the highest price for a winner. Weighing 1,560 pounds, it was bought by Armour & Co. for the Biltmore Hotel in New York. Mah Jongg is a 42 year old Aberdeen Angus bull owned by Iowa State College at Ames.
King Alfonso approves abolition of the military directorate and its succession by a civil cabinet led by General Primo de Rivera. The new government is to take the oath of office before the king today in Madrid.
Burton Alien Tinker born January 7 1924 Creston Iowa died November 29 1925 at age 14 months and 22 days. He is survived by his parents one sister Maxine two brothers Leroy and Dean grandmother and other relatives. Funeral services were held at home Tuesday afternoon December 1 1925 with Rev J H Woodsum officiating. He rests in Graceland cemetery.
Fire alarms activated when smoke escaped from a flue into the hall on the second floor of the Patt apartment building. The Adveriser was not in the Dougherty building and no injuries or further details are provided.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Webster announce the birth of a baby girl named Elizabeth May at Greater Community hospital on Wednesday. The family resides at 300 South Walnut Street.
Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Oy Tinker and children for help and floral offerings during illness and death. Numerous notices of residents traveling, visiting relatives, and doing business in Creston Iowa with names and places including Des Moines Toledo Spaulding Herrin Fontanelle Chadron Ottumwa Rapelje Galesburg Los Angeles Creston and Omaha.
Members of L. C. Girls met at Mrs. M. A. Owens home on Wednesday with contests and lunch after. Miss Beasley and Mrs. Charles Owerls attended as guests. A separate note says eleven sixth graders from Jefferson School formed a club and met at Dorothy Krueger’s home to play games and sew dolls with Dorothy’s mother serving refreshments.
Miss Ethel McKenzie hosted the Pres Cat club dinner at 7 PM Wednesday in the Iowana hotel. After dinner the group played bridge with Miss Ruth D Porter winning the honors.
Mrs. A A Sheehy of 504 South Maple street entertained BE C club members at a seven o clock dinner Wednesday evening at her home. The occasion featured a social gathering after the meal.
Mrs John D Haney hosted the Static Bridge club on Wednesday afternoon at 915 North Division Street. Miss Bess Jeffrey won the high score and Mrs Truman Jeffrey took the consolation. Mrs E A Buckland attended as a guest.
Sharp discount on all silverware pieces in the window changing this Thursday through Saturday. Every item offered is high grade and guaranteed, with a 334 percent price drop across the entire window selection.
All Odd Fellows are requested to meet at the J O O F hall at 9 oclock a m Friday December 4 to attend the funeral of Brother H L Woods.
Advertising brief notes a horse sale on Saturday December 5 at the stock yards featuring 30 head horses, mules and ponies.
Multiple small ads list farm animals, a Guernsey bull, a Monarch kitchen range, a seven room house for sale or rent, and a Paige touring car in good mechanical condition. Contact details include phones and a local car dealer in Creston.
Several rental notices include five room and six room houses near Pine Street and West Jefferson, furnished and unfurnished options, modern amenities, and phone contacts. Also listed are small apartments in Davenport building and housekeeping rooms with approximate prices.
An old classified-style ad offers Richéta s Rheumatism Remedy claiming it reaches bone tissue and joints and removes the cause with a money back guarantee. Priced at $1.00 for a single bottle or six for $5.00 at Newcomb and Matthews store.
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