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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1925
Page
2
Chicago Board of Trade reports an Argentina crop dip suggesting over half of typical yield. Prices rise as buyers outpace speculative sellers. Wheat, corn and oats advance with May contracts up to 5 cents. provisions firmer on stronger hog and grain values.
The Chicago grain and provisions market shows open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats rye lard rib and bellies across December May and July contracts. Notable shifts include wheat near 1.69 to 1.71 and lard around 14.20 to 14.40 with bellies in the 14.20 to 14.75 range.
Chicago cash grain prices list a range of grain values for wheat corn and barley with multiple grades and quality notes. Prices include No 1 hard at 1.72 1.73 percent and No 2 hard at 1.71, various mixed yellow and white corn grades, barley at 60 76, Timothy seed at 6.75 7.25 and roughage values for oats and other items.
The Omaha market lists Wheat No 1 hard at 1.654 to 1.68 a bushel No 2 hard 1.65 to 1.67 No 2 mixed 1.62 Cori No 4 white 68 No 3 yellow 72 No 4 mixed 65 to 66 Oat No 2 white 40 No 4 white 30 to 44.
Old time market summary noting hens and leghorns with prices around 12 cents and 10 cents per unit, turkeys at No 4 quality, and horse hides valued at $2.60. The readable text reflects a daily price listing for livestock and materials in a local cash market.
Local observations show high and low temperatures with precipitation status over five days. December 9 saw 52 and 30 with none. December 10 57 and 28 with none. December 11 44 and 26 with none. December 12 48 and 31 with none. December 14 30 and 20 with none.
U S Dept reports hog receipts 84 000 with prices from 10 40 to 11 55 lb and mostly 140 to 150 lb. Cattle receipts 11 000 with fat steers sharply higher to 14 00 top. sheep and lambs steady to higher. Official estimates Hog 32 000 cattle 12 000 sheep 11 000.
Receipts show cattle and hogs trading unevenly with widespread gains in hogs up to 15 to 25 cents and cattle advancing modestly. Hogs range from 10.50 to 10.75 for 140 to 200 pound weights while cattle bulk sits around 8.25 to 9.75 for steers and yearlings, veal strong, and sheep prices generally lower with lighter demand across the consignments.
Saint Joseph market notes receipts for cattle hogs and sheep with price ranges and top bids. Hogs seen 11.00 top with bulk 10.50 to 11.00. cattle 2,700 head steady to strong with steers around 10.15 and cows and heifers 3.50 to 9.25. calves 5.50 to 12.00. sheep and lambs slow with lambs 14.75 to 15.75 and ewes 8.00 to 9.00.
Horses and choice drafts range 130 to 160 dollars with good eastern chunks from 25 to 40 dollars. Choice southern horses 30 to 60 dollars. Mules 16 to 17 hands 175 to 22 dollars, 15.2 to 16 hands 115 to 150 dollars, 14.5 to 15.2 hands 50 to 90 dollars.
New York financial notes list U S Liberty bonds prices and yields on December 15. Treasury securities show varying percentages and par values across Liberty bonds including First through Fourth series with current quotes and changes noted.
Wheat No 2 red around 1.80 to 1.83 per bushel. No 2 hard east around 1.70. Corn No 5 mixed 75 cents, No 3 yellow about 75%. Oats No 2 white about 43 cents, No 8 white 42 to 43 cents. Market brief from Louis Dee 15.
Toledo Ohio December 15 Clover seed domestic 16.75 per unit December 16.75 asked January and March 14.75 ask Timothy seed cash and December 3.50 March 3.65.
New York reports coffee market gains with Rio No 7 and Santos No 4 quoted as futures rise. Futures closed easy with Dec and May contracts at 16.62 and 16.30 respectively.
In absence of business raw sugar held at 4.05 duties paid and refined sugar unchanged at 5.00 65.50 for fine granulated. The report notes no immediate price movement as trading begins in New York.
Minneapolis pricing notes show flour up and down with specific bids. The report lists 46 916 barrels shipped and bran priced at 26.50 with lower pours noted.
Mrs. John Hawker arrived home after attending her sister Miss Lillian Anderson's wedding to Wilmer Errickson on Monday in Pacific Junction.
Wall Street extended gains in railroad shares amid anticipation of favorable November earnings from large traffic volumes. Motors weakened with Chrysler down 0.94 points, Nash rose early then fell to 1.50, and Atlantic Coast Line American Can and United States Cast Iron Pipe sold off. Call loan renewals held at 5 percent as trading ended uneven.
Chicago and New York market notes show mixed signals across poultry eggs and butter with varied receipts. Poultry prices and freight rates fluctuate as fowls roosters turkeys ducks and geese trade against steady to unsettled demand in regional markets.
Two Sioux City youths Alfred Sunde and Clarence Kinneman were jailed as suspects in the Monday morning shooting of night watchman J. W. Armstrong in Logan. A revolver and six shotgun shells were found with the pair, who wore red kerchiefs matching robbers’ disguises. They were free on $10,000 bond each pending robbery with a deadly weapon trial. A third arrest, Mrs. Mary Hermansen, was reported. Local officials planned further questioning before transfer to Onawa. Armstrong’s condition included a amputated left leg following the attack.
Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin warned the Republican old guard he will follow his progressive principles and the elder LaFollette’s platform. He asked for a clear understanding before committee assignments and indicated he would accept formal duties if assigned.
Thousands of theosophists journey to India awaiting the second coming of Christ prophesied by Annie Besant. They expect Christ to descend in J Krishnamurti, a 30 year old Hindu, with the Star of Bethlehem to burn over Adyar within five months. Captain R L Jones, Besant’s American representative, reveals the event while Krishnamurti recently visited the United States.
The article describes a future event with seven people prepared as apostles and five to be appointed in India. Modern publicity agents will herald the arrival of the “new Christ” as he and his apostles travel the world proclaiming his message. Mrs Besant has set five months until the event, while other theosophists push for a date as early as Christmas.
The Associated Press reports Knute Rockne former Notre Dame coach made two verbal offers to coach at the University of Iowa but never signed a contract. Dr. Belting noted no written agreement existed, with initial talks in 1924 and a second Chicago conference ending without commitment. Cedar Rapids attorney King Thompson echoed the understanding of Rockne's 1924 agreement that was later reconsidered.
Agreement to dismiss ouster charges against Maquoketa city manager mayor and council was filed with the district court clerk. The action, filed in October, claimed irregularities in city business. The dismissal follows consultations with Attorney General Ben Gibson and comes after G C Morse resigned as city manager, a move officials say was not due to the ouster suit.
Five people died and five were injured in a fire that destroyed a tenement on East 14th Street early today. Victims include Mrs Ellen Yeremy 45 Mrs Agnes Silcox Mrs Elizabeth Murphy 30 Mrs Agnes Masterson 35 and John Murphy 35 husband of Mrs Murphy. Fire Marshal Brophy investigates possible incendiary origin after a dog’s barking leads to the discovery.
Paris reports Finance Minister Louscheur resigns after the finance committee rejects his fiscal projects. The chamber of deputies confirms yesterday’s vote with one dissenting member. Des Moines records Iowa Supreme Court upholding district orders to remove slot machines and halt their operation.
Fay Gene Lawrence 16, sister of Bill Lawrence, testifies Babe Lawrence confessed to the killing to shield his elder brother. Bill, from Muskogee Oklahoma, awaits execution Jan 8 for the murder of Officer Hazee Burch near Fort Worth in 1924, while Babe serves 99 years in Texas.
Miss Lillian Anderson and Wilmer Errickson were married at 7 o clock Monday evening at the bride’s brother Wilbur Anderson home in Pacific Junction. Reverend Wilbur Palmquist of Omaha officiated. A reception followed with a dinner at the Anderson residence. The couple will honeymoon in the West and then reside in Creston.
Mr and Mrs L Donaldson of Lenox travel to Creston for business. Mrs Tom E of Corning arrives for a visit with her daughter Mrs A R Maxwell at 306 North Sumner. Miss Nell Alice and Margaret Ryan depart for San Francisco and Amarillo to visit sister Mrs J D Sweeney. Mrs U L Pettit and Mrs Harry R Pettit of Everett arrive in Creston for a holiday visit with sister Mrs H L Troties at 504 North Cedar. They will stay until after the holidays.
Des Moines reports that Fisher returned to his home Monday evening after attending the funeral of Mrs. B. F. Hoke in Kent.
For sale items include a good second hand violin from Garrett Music House and a young geese dressed for two dollars. Contact Mrs. Chas. Kilgore at phone 36R551.
Two sleeping rooms in modern home 301 North Birch. Three modern living rooms over Creston Hardware. For rent eighty acres four miles south of Arispe. Phone 86R52. Phone 380.
Wanted notices call for boys to work as pin setters every night at Brunswick Bowling alley located at 109 West Adams. The brief ad emphasizes evening shifts and entry level employment.
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