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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
2
December wheat opened steady to higher on renewed demand but soon fell back as Liverpool markets lagged. May futures ranged from 1.68 to 1.70 with intraday swings while corn and oats followed wheat downward. Hog prices weighed on the provisions market as the session closed weaker.
The Chicago Grain and Provisions market reports closing, high and low values for wheat corn oats rye lard and rib futures across December May and July contracts. Prices show December wheat around 1.73 1.74 percent, corn near .76 1, rye around 1.06, lard near 14.05, ribs about 14.22, and peltries near 14.57 with varied daily ranges.
Chicago cash grain quotes list rye No 2 at 102 1/2 percent barley seeds Timothy seed 6 3/4 to 7 1/4 dollars per bushel clover seed 24 to 80 50 lard 14 1/7 ribs 14 62 rellies 14 1/2.
In Omaha on December 17 the No 3 mixed corn stood at 1.68 percent and No 4 white 65, No 3 yellow 7014, No 4 mixed 65. Oats ranged No 2 white 4014 and No 1 white 4044 41.
St Louis market news shows cash grain quotes with wheat No 2 rel 1.89 and 1.84, No 2 hard 1.74 and 1.76, corn No 3 mixed 72 percent and No 3 yellow 76 percent, oats No 2 white 43.14 and No 3 whites 48.
Coffee news notes mixed futures with Rio No. 7 at 17 1 16, Gantos No. 4 at 22 percent Futuris hovering barely steady with Dec 16.45 and May 16.16 prices recorded.
Chicago market notes show hog receipts at 44 000 with slow uneven bids and declines for lighter weights while good and choice weights 160 to 189 pounds bring 11.00 to 11.25 per cwt. Cattle receipts 16 000 with feeders weak to lower and fat steers around 12.75 to 14.09. Sheep receipts 14 000 with fat lambs strong to higher and feeder lambs up to 12.75 to 16.25. Official hog 55 000 cattle 69 000 sheep 69 000 estimates given.
U S Department of Agriculture notes receipts at Omaha hogs 12 000 with bulk sales 10 25 to 10 50 for 200 to 800 pound butchers and average 10 41. Cattle show varied declines across feeds and stockers with butchers 5 00 to 6 25, veal top around 9 50. Sheep receipts 5 000 with lambs steady and feeding lambs around 15 25 to 15 85, ewes higher to 26 cents.
Hog receipts 8400 steady to lower with top 11.25 and bulk 10.75 to 11.00. Cattle receipts 4000 slow and tending lower. steers 8.00 to 10.25, cows and heifers 3.25 to 9.25, calves 5.00 to 10.00, stockers 5.50 to 8.35. Sheep receipts 3500 slow about steady. lambs 14.50 to 15.60, ewes 8.00 to 9.00.
Hay prices in Kansas City show alfalfa 22.50 to 24.00, No 1 prairie 14.00 to 15.00, No 1 timothy 18.50 to 19.00, and clover mixed light 18.50 to 19.00. In St Louis the No 2 timothy ranges 20.00 to 23.00, No 2 Clover mixed 20.00 to 22.00, and western alfalfa 30.00 to 31.00.
Liberty bond prices listed for December 17 show the Second 49 at 100.3, First 4148 at 101.27, Second 4148 at 100.21, Third 414s at 100.27, Fourth 4s at 100.30, U S Treasury 42 at 10230, and U S Treasury 414s at 106.10, with 99.22 for Liberty 2s and 414s 100.27 noted.
Toledo O Dec 17 Clover seed domestic 18.70 for December and January 14.60 February 14.60 asked March 14.65 asked Timothy seed mash and December 3.50, February 3.60, March 3.60
New York December 17 raw sugar prices hold at 4.15 for Cuban duty paid with no sales reported refined sugar steady at 5.00 to 5.50 for fine granulated.
East St. Louis market reports show horses in good and draft categories priced 130 to 160 dollars and 25 to 40 dollars for food eastern chunks. Mules range 115 to 175 dollars across sizes from 14.3 to 17 hands with the 16 to 17 hands tier at 175 dollars and the 16.2 to 16 hands at 115 to 150 dollars.
Flour markets report Minneapolis on December 17 with prices up to 10 cents and family patents at 9.35 to 9.55 and shipments reaching 46 652 barrels. Des Moines resident Louis Boller of Washington faced a municipal court fine for intoxication and waived to the grand jury on bootlegging charges after promoting a rationalist petition for light wines and beer.
Short covering in industrial shares grew on prospects of favorable dividend declarations and a 4 percent call rate, the lowest since Nov 30. Chrysler Mack Trucks Hudson Baldwin Pullman American Express Foundation Brown Shoe General Electric United Fruit Freischmann advanced 2 to 8 points. Lehigh Valley rose 2 to 87 and Was a feature with 1 900 000 shares traded.
Chicago and other markets report mixed poultry prices and receipts. Live poultry and eggs show varied gains and losses across regions, with fowls, springs, ducks, and turkeys listed alongside butter and cheese price shifts. market activity described as irregular or firm depending on city.
Ira Perry Jr. son of a manufacturer who was paroled after a murder conviction surrendered today and was to be sent to the Southern Pinotals prison at Chester. State officials announced the move at 12 15 pm amid mandamus proceedings questioning the legality of Perry status change from life sentence to manslaughter and parole.
A. F. Smith of Council Bluffs was nominated for president of the Iowa Association of Real Estate Boards yesterday. Des Moines reports F. M. Hubble, Iowa's wealthiest man, has pneumonia and was pronounced out of danger by physicians. Waterloo notes E. F. Clermont, 65, retired after 44 years as a Illinois Central railroad engineer. Guthrie Center reports a bank run halted when officials displayed cash and paid out all withdrawals.
Des Moines says Mrs Lettie Fitch wife of Fred W Fitch a millionaire hair tonic maker was granted a divorce in district court. A custody ruling gives their son Lucum Fitch to the mother. The decree notes ongoing income from a 1925 trust fund for Mrs Fitch and mentions a Reno divorce filing and stock transfers alleged in the prior petition.
Four people die when a Rock Island passenger train strikes a car at a Kellogg Iowa crossing. Victims include L M Brown and his wife of Newton, plus Miss Helen Hodge of Des Moines and Arnold Morris of Newton. No inquest. Train was the Chicago Flyer. crash occurred about midnight after a hill descent obscured view.
At a conference with Governor Hammill and the estate banking board, the Bankers Association agreed to back a Buy A Crib Of Corn movement. They will send letters to 1,760 banks urging local meetings to encourage individuals or groups to buy a crib of corn at current prices directly from farmers. The aim is to curb market flow and aid farmers, with the move stressing psychological support over simple price transfers. The state banking board was not designated as a central clearing house for corn.
Alfred Sunde, 19, of Sioux City, held without bail on first degree murder in the death of John Armstrong, a Logan hospital patient. Armstrong was wounded during a gunmen led robbery at the Logan telephone office. Sundé was moved from Sioux City to Logan to await trial. Identified by Logan residents as part of a gang that shot Logan night marshal J. W. Annetronig earlier Monday.
A two-party group led by woodsman Eugene Chague and several newspaper men started a woods search in western Massachusetts for Captain Mansell R. James, a Canadian aviator missing since a flight from Boston to Atlantic City. They planned to drive up to 290 miles then hike to locate wreckage near Tyringham, where James disappeared after losing bearings.
In LedB Onawa December 17 officers learn a .22 caliber bullet caused trapper Ed Riley's death. His body was found staked and wired to the river bottom of the Little Sioux. State Agent Neil Nugent notes a caliber variation in physician testimony, while the coroner confirms the .22 bullet.
Grand Rapids reporter notes Fred Hirth offered a 1000 reward for the return of his pet Baltimore oriole that escaped Sat. A Cincinnati farmer wired that the bird was found and ready for disposition. Hirth and his wife and daughter rushed by car to Cincinnati, vowing to do whatever necessary to reclaim the bird.
Film review praises the new Paramount drama with Anna Q Nilsson and James Kirkwood. It highlights strong storm effects and dual role by Kirkwood while noting Raymond Hatton and Shelton Lewis as effective supporting players.
Gospel services at Union Gospel Mission at 7 45 p m Thursday led by Robert Pinkerton and 7 45 p m Friday led by W S Calvin. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their loved one. Harry Randall and children Mr and Mrs Clarence Randall Mr and Mrs C H Pearce acknowledged.
Our Gasoline business has increased 400 percent in the past 10 days. There is a reason for this. Often tank of this gasoline will prove to you that it is the kind of gasoline you want in your car. It costs no more than ordinary gasoline. Kelly's Auto Exchange 205 So. Elm.
Berlin reports Dr. Ericchs Koch informed President von Hindenburg of his failure to assemble a cabinet. The Social Democratic party had rejected participation in a coalition, while Vorwaerts criticized the Peoples party amid the Festilis decision to block Koch's program.
Des Moines Ind Dec 17 Bondsmen of Wayne county treasurer W E Hanna may bear losses from the Harmers and Merchants bank of Corydon closing in 1923. State auditors Kringel and Kynitz found the county had 26426 on deposit when the bank failed and only 35 percent was repaid.
Berlin officials probe drownings at an outdoor pool after guards failed to reach two boys in distress. Officials say many lifeguards cannot swim and note guards sometimes enjoy dry land bathing with revealing costumes, prompting calls for swimming proficiency.
Keokuk authorities report 24 hour river search and dynamite use for Kenneth Morgan missing since Tuesday afternoon. No body found and investigation continues as family seeks answers.
City water supply requires boiling for all uses until further notice as advised by WATER CO. Cornice Works at 109 N Elm advertises roofing sheet metal and gutter work with phone 204.
John Bittman left this morning for Omaha to spend the day. Mrs. W. T. Kenworthy and Mrs. G. V. Alexander left this morning. Lee Sullivan and his sister Miss Grace of Lenox spent the day shopping. Mrs. Will Shea returned home to Galesburg after visiting relatives. Mrs. W. E. Holmes arrived home from Wahoo Nebraska after a few weeks visit.
A garbled classified listing shows multiple for sale notices including a large Meccano set, a second hand violin, seven room house both for sale and rent, a diamond stud, several farm birds, a 1920s car collection, trucks and a range of real estate prices. Contacts include phone numbers and local addresses such as Hood's storage and McMaster.
Short horn bull eighteen months old described as a real one and Barred Rock cockerels advertised by H A Wessels and Son. For rent small apartments in Davenport building on North Maple Street listed by Carl Davenport at Advertiser office.
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