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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1925
Page
2
Chicago Board of Trade reports mixed wheat gains in Liverpool dictated trade turning down in early session. Wheat prices moved with erratic shifts as Kansas City receipts surged, while corn and oats followed wheat with declines later. Provisions firmed on rising hog values.
Chicago December grain prices list wheat prices for multiple grades incl No 1 hard at 1.717 and 1.71 percent, No 2 hard 1.7, mixed and yellow varieties with varied cents and fractions, oats corn rye barley and seed prices, lard and fats figures, and producers or commodities abbreviations.
A cash market report notes heavy hens and turkey prices with varied figures. The document lists No. 1 and No. 2 grades, includes hides and miscellaneous livestock valuations, and shows a closing figure near two dollars and fifty cents amid fluctuating noon trading activity.
Hog receipts about 4,000 with steady to 10 cents higher prices for 200 to 400 pound hogs and lighter weights. Cattle receipts 500 with mixed declines. heavy Christmas heavies and yearlings noted. Sheep receipts around 3,000 with lambs and mutton cited. week totals and price ranges shown for fat gains and losses. Wholesale markets in Chicago New York St Louis and Kansas City report butter eggs cheese and poultry prices and varied week trends.
Hogs receipts 5,000, market steady to 10¢ higher for 140 to 180 lb. top 10.50, 200 to 280 lb averages 10.20 to 10.30. packing sows 8.50 to 9.00. bulk sales 10.00 to 10.35. Cattle receipts 200 with mixed changes, feeders 6.75 to 8.00, butcher cows 4.75 to 6.25, veal and calves steady, stockers 6.75 to 8.00, yearlings 8.70. Sheep receipts 1,200, lambs steady, yearlings higher. fat ewes 9.00, feeding lambs 15.75 to 16.00. closing top 16.15.
St Joseph livestock listings show hog receipts at 3,000 with top 11.00 and bulk 16.55 to 10.65. Cattle receipts 100 with steady bids. steers 10.00 to 10.75, cows and heifers 3.25 to 9.25, calves 6.50 to 11.50, stockers 6.50 to 8.25. Sheep receipts 4,500 with market steady. lambs 15.00 to 16.10, ewes 9.00 to 9.25.
New York December 12 The actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies shows an excess reserve of 14472430 dollars, an increase of 11977060 dollars from last week. At the prior week excess reserve stood at 2495370 dollars.
New York December 13 U S bonds closed with Liberty 34s at 99.28 Second 4s at 100.2 First 44 s at 101.29 Second 44s at 100.24 Third 44 s at 101.8 Fourth 44 iat 102.2 U S Government 45 at 103 U S Government 444s at 106.16.
Raw sugar remains steady with Cuban duty paid at 4.02 and light futures trading. December closes at 2.25, January 2.24, March 2.38, May 2.46, July 2.55 while refined sugar holds 5.00 to 5.50 for fine granulated.
In New York on December 12, futures for Coffee No. 7 and Santos No. 4 held steady with Dec. 18.65 and May 16.28 respectively. Rio reports contribute to overall firmness amid light trading.
Hay prices listed from St Louis and Kansas City dated Dec 12 show No 2 timothy at 21.00 to 23.00, No 2 light clover mixed 21.00 to 28.00, No 2 heavy clover mixed 20.00 to 21.00, choice western alfalfa 31.00 to 382.00, and Kansas City offerings with alfalfa 22.50 to 24.00, prairie 14.00 to 15.00, timothy 19.00 to 20.00, clover mixed light 18.50 to 19.00.
Omaha cash grain report lists wheat prices for No 1 hard through No 3 hard and No 2 mixed, with No 3 white and yellow corn values and oats for No 2 and No 3 white. Prices shown in dollars per bushel with bid and offer ranges.
St. Louis cash grain prices list current bids for wheat corn and oats. Wheat No 2 red 1.82 and No 2 hard 1.70 follow with mixed No 1 76 No 3 mix 74 74% No 3 white 74 No 3 yellow 74h 77 Oat No 3 white 434% 42% reflecting regional trading on December 12.
Last St. Louis on December 12 shows horses and mules offered with varied prices. Drafts bring $130 to $160. good eastern chunks $40 to $60. southern horses $30 to $60. Mules range 16 to 17 hands $175 to $225. 15 to 16.2 hands $125 to $190. 14.3 to 15.2 hands $50 to $90.
Minneapolis reports flour prices eased by 10 cents with family patents at 9.25 to 9.35 a barrel. Shipments totaled 39,348 barrels and bran at 26.50.
Mesa Arizona will host the dedication of a new Latter Day Saints temple next year drawing an estimated 25 000 adherents. The $600 000 structure will be completed by January 1 with public outer access before dedication and restricted inner access afterward. artists contributed to interior decoration including depictions of Joseph Smith and the Shivwit baptism at St George Utah.
Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a regular session Friday at 304 North Sumner, led by vice-regent Maude Carson. New members joined, Josephine Mallory led a constitutional quiz, Grace T Harsh spoke on Revolutionary holidays, and members exchanged Christmas gifts before refreshments.
Mrs Herbert L. Jones entertained the Jolly Twelve at her home on New York avenue Friday evening. Five hundred was enjoyed with Mrs T E McMon winning the honors and Mrs C W dark the consolation. Dainty refreshments concluded the evening.
A Friday evening community dinner at St Pauls church was hosted by Mrs. Thomas L Maxwell at 900 West Jefferson Street. About fifty people attended and dinner was served at seven. Decorations included miniature Christmas trees and red candles. social time followed. Committees listed include Mrs. Thomas L Dougherty chairwoman and others.
Woodman Circle held its annual Christmas party Friday evening at 501 South Maple Street the home of Mrs Henry Kiemtop. A large tree with children’s presents provided entertainment after a short program following gift distribution. Fifty attended and refreshments followed.
Josephine Wray daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Wray 1101 North Elm Street entertained at an afternoon party in honor of her sixth birthday. Twenty five of Josephine s little friends shared the courtesy. After refreshments the children returned to their homes.
Mr and Mrs Fred Kunath entertained the Friday Evening Card club at their home on West Montgomery street. Five hundred provided the diversion with high scores by Mrs T P Roberts and Bert Tallman and low scores by Will Osborn and Mrs C L Westerman. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bert Tallman and Mr and Mrs Fred Fisher. Luncheon followed the games.
Mrs Frank Modeherts of 100 Broad Street hosted an evening party Friday with many friends. Two bridge tables were set. Mrs L D Rivenburg won the honors. Refreshments were served at the end.
Mayflower Guild Union Benevolent society and several clubs host Christmas parties and readings. Notable activities include Miss Stella Spies reading a Christmas story, audience carols, and Mrs H L Tramp speaking on the Christmas Spirit.
Mrs. John Milnes hosted the Pixie club at 704 North Elm on Friday afternoon. Officers were elected with Milnes as president and Tisue as vice president. Gale as secretary and treasurer. A five hundred luncheon followed with prizes won by Joe Evans, Harry Bartlett, and Henry Scherer. Guests included Mrs. Bartlett and Mrs. Russell Brookman.
Miss Bernice Julien entertained a number of friends at a Thursday evening card party at her home. Adelyn Metz and Galen Sandman won the honors after playing. Refreshments followed with Elsie Comstock Eva McGuire Adelyn Metz Warren Julien Ray Gordon John Ward Harold McGuire and Galen Sandman among those in attendance.
Friday afternoon the Ladies Literary circle gathered at 808 West Montgomery Street. Mrs Maxwell led the program with a paper on The Development of the Short Story and additional papers by Mrs Davenport on O Henry Mrs Richardson on Alice Brown and Miss Mallory on Aldous Huxley.
Mrs John Hawker entertained the Comus club at her home 300 South Elm street on Friday afternoon. Five hundred was played with Mrs Lyman Standard winning the honors and Mrs Bernard Stearns the consolation. Refreshments followed the games.
In the annual Eastern and Western 300 mile endurance events Peggy an Eastern thoroughbred from the Third Cavalry won the Colorado Springs ride with 98 percent score 40 speed 58 condition. Ranger the Western cow pony led in speed but finished 0.5 behind on condition with 97.5 percent.
A vintage ad for the Kiddies department offers doll cabs, kiddie bars, scooters, tricycles, desks, tables, and chairs in plain and decorated styles. It urges early selection while stock is complete.
Mr and Mrs W H Baker of 304 West Seneca announce the birth of a baby girl at Greater Community Hospital at 10 45 Friday evening. The child has not been named.
The Five Hundred club was entertained Friday evening at 907 West Jefferson Street by Mr and Mrs Guy Williams. After a seven o clock dinner the group spent the evening playing cards.
Farmers in San Luis Obispo County now receive their daily meat supply through a lockbox storage system. They store meat in boxes at local units and collect portions when they visit town, similar to picking up mail.
The Elzevir Reading Club met Friday at 1007 West Adams Street, hosted by Mrs. A. L. Beatty. The program featured Christmas carol origins with Mrs. Willis Royce singing Holy Night and Mrs. B L Carroll accompanying on piano accordion.
Mrs F M Johnson of 609 North Walnut Street Jett traveled this morning to Griswold to see her ill grandson Crumley. Mrs Earl McMath and daughter Marta Anne of Clearton had spent days with Mrs Cooper at 315 North Sycamore Street and returned home today.
A rough scan shows multiple sale notices including a Poland China male hog, a Ford touring car in running order or trade for a cow, a seven room house nearby with phone contact, two heating stoves and an automatic electric washer, and hand decorated Christmas novelties offered by Mrs Elmer Tackett.
Multiple rental notices list five room houses modern apartments and rooms for rent near Arispe and Davenport building North Maple. Listings include contacts W R Bell 86R52 1190W 910 366W 390 547J and Mrs I J Molby 305J. Also a seed corn farm for sale seven miles north Nodaway Iowa by R N Hathaway Nodaway.
A brief public notice lists several employment and housing classifieds including farm loan offers at five percent, a bowling alley request for pin setters, house to house work jobs, housekeeping rooms for rent, educational work with guaranteed pay, and sales positions with commissions for a Des Moines map calendar company.
The fragment lists multiple solicitations promoting at home money making schemes. It mentions clipping newspapers, addressing postal cards, envelopes for stamps, and distributing products via Federated Sales Co and J R Watkins, suggesting broad text from a newspaper classified section offering easy earnings and mail-in opportunities.
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