24 Dec 1925
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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
1
Chicago board reports a strong finish as wheat gains 2 to 4 cents on hopes for less Argentina rust and a U S winter wheat seed drop of 416000 acres. Corn and oats slip amid light pig crop news, while pork prices push hog values higher and provisions rise with the trend.
Omaha cash grain prices list wheat at No 1 73 1 74 No 2 hard 1 772 1 73 No 3 mixed 1 66 1 68 corn shows No 8 white 6 71 No 8 yellow 71 72 No 4 yellow 671% 69 oats No 2 White 49 144 No White 40
Observations report past 24 hours ending at 10 o'clock this morning. Data show temperatures ranging from low to 65 degrees with several missing readings. Snow is noted but details are incomplete and some stations report no precipitation.
Chicago livestock summary reports Dec 24 with hog receipts 19 000 and mixed gains across weights. Hog prices range from 11.10 to 12.56 for various weights and sows, while cattle trade shows steady to firmer bids and light shipping demand. Sheep fat lambs rise 25 cents with bulk around 16.00 to 16.25, offering limited choice. Unofficial Monday counts project combined week totals around 220 000.
Hogs receipts 10,000 mostly 15 to 25 cents higher with 140 to 200 pounders around 11.00 to 11.35. cattle receipts 1,500 with fed steers and yearlings weak to 25 cents lower, bulk 8.25 to 9.60, top 10.75. sheep receipts 2,200 lambs 15 to 25 cents higher, top 15.85.
Chicago prices for wheat corn barley and pork futures show No 1 hard wheat at 1.775 to 1.86 and mixed corn grades at 61 to 72 cents. White and yellow varieties vary by grade with several bid figures and by products such as rib and belly quotes listed.
St Joseph market reports receipts around 4,500 with cattle up 6 to 26 cents and top near 11.56. Cows bring about 6.50 to 10.50 for calves, stockers and feeders 5.50 to 8.25. Sheep receipts 15.00 to 165 higher with lambs 14.0 to 15.85 and ewes 8.00 to 38.75.
East St. Louis reports a brisk sale of horses and draft stock with prices for various sizes and breeds. Prices range from 40 to 490 dollars depending on height and quality, with examples noting 16.2 hands fetching higher values and smaller horses around fifty dollars.
In Sugar New York on December 24 no sales or changes were seen in the raw sugar market early today. Cubans quoted at 4.11 duty paid and refined remained quiet and unchanged at 5.50 for fine granulated.
Minneapolis market note shows higher family patent and bran prices, DAR 9.65 per barrel, shipments 61 699 barrels, with bran at 26 50. No further context or dates provided.
St. Louis cash grain prices list commodities for December 24 with values for corn and oats. No. 2 red and hard wheat prices, corn mixed grades, and white and yellow corn figures shown, alongside oats prices for No. 2 and No. 3 white.
Rio grade No 7 quoted at 177-16 Santos No 4 at 23 futures steady with March at 16 78 and May at 16 50 reflecting stable trading on the day in New York.
Wall Street markets closed strong with renewed demand across major issues. American Can rose to 291 before easing to 283½, later jumping to 290½ as S Kvesage stock split 10 to 1 spurred buying. United States Steel gained to 37, Railway Steel Spring up 51, and others including International Telephone and Telegraph, Yellow Coach and Truck, Remington Typewriter, and Sears Roebuck posted notable moves.
U S bonds closed with Liberty 3 percent at 99.22 and various 4 percent issues around 100.2 to 102.30. Treasury 4s reached 102.30 while other issues traded in mixed ranges.
Chicago markets report alive ready poultry receipts and varied prices for fowls springs and turkeys, plus steady potato trading with United States shipments totaling 156. Butter prices edge higher with creamery and standard grades mixed. Local egg and butter figures are shown with several unclear digits.
New York markets show steady butter with receipts around 9 731 tubs, creamery extras at 92 score and 49 firsts, near 88 to 91 score. Hens and poultry receipts list varying grades with fresh and storage categories, while cheese firm reports 146 543 pounds of milk products and mixed percentages for fresh and average runs. Live poultry demand is irregular with chickens and turkeys priced by express.
St Louis reports Christmas game counts with Heng 22 cocks 12 springs 25 turkeys 42 ducks 24 geese 19 and Sutter 47 percent Pegs 38 percent, reflecting seasonal yield and price estimates.
Kanes City reports daily market prices with eggs noted as lower at 38 and 48, butter creamery 49 packing 30, poultry prices varying including hens 22 and 12, broilers 27, ducks 19, and red river cobblers potatoes at 3.60 to 3.70 per bushel.
Hay prices in Kansas City on December 24 show No 1 Timothy at 19.50 to 20.50, mixed high at 19.00 to 20.00, choice alfalfa 22.50 to 24.00, and No 1 prairie at 13.50 to 14.50 per unit.
Hay western alfalfa priced at 30.00 to 31.00 per unit and No 2 timothy at 20.00 to 23.00 in St Louis market listings dated December 24.
Toledo seed market reports Clover seed at 18.76 for Dec 14 and 14.80 for Dec 24 with Jan 14.40 Feb 14.50 and Mar 14.65. Timothy seed quotes show cash and future figures with Dec around 7 and 8.72 percent for March at 0.0244.
Lahbon N. Harrison of Prescott and Gladys M. Williams of Lenox united in marriage Wednesday at the Christian church parsonage. Rev. H. M. Pwyford officiated the ceremony.
Des Moines reports freight derailment blocked a main line at Tiskilwa Illinois delaying Christmas passenger service by one to two hours. The Rock Island offices stated the wreck was not serious.
Douglas MacLean headlines the Strand Theatre in Seven Keys to Baldpate a George M. Cohan comedy about a writer seeking solitude at Baldpate Inn while a gang of crooks converge. The misadventures include gunplay near murder and a comic chain of mistaken acts.
Fred Thomson and Silver King star in All Around Frying Pan to be shown at the Willard on Christmas Day with a special matinée. The film combines the Alturas Round-up shoot and the Frank Richardson Pierce story as two shows in one under director David Kirkland.
George S. Banta of Manchester announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress from Iowa's third district. A former senator in the thirty-ninth and fortieth Iowa General Assemblies, he studied at Iowa University law school and has worked in newspapers in Iowa City and Wyoming before returning to his hometown farms in 1913. He serves on the Manchester city council.
The Evangelical Lutheran Mission Missouri Synod will hold Christmas services tomorrow at 2 p m in Union Gospel Mission hall 210 South Elm street. After the sermon a Christmas program by the Lutheran Sunday school will follow. Everyone welcome.
Death halted a game at Sheffield as Scott Gould of Neponset collapsed and died moments after being carried from the gym. The incident occurred during a match between Sheffield and Neponset high schools.
The Iowa Tuberculosis association schedules its annual meeting for February 18 and 19 with speakers including H. M. Cass of South Dakota State Health Commissioner Don Griswold and Dr. W. L. Bierring. Various locals plan Christmas visits and family gatherings across several towns as the holiday season continues. Harold Tomas returns from Chicago to spend the holidays with his mother. Byron and Reuben Whitworth visit Creston and Clarinda on their trip.
A local beauty shop named Wareham Beauty operates at the Agnew Building with suites in rooms 8 and 9. Contact via phone 163 for appointments or inquiries.
Armour club A M O S meeting Carnation Clover Wednesday Monday Woodman Circle corcine Lotus Static Bridge Westminster guild Dancing Party Tuesday H G L Club Chautauqua Circle Orosis Society St Ann's Improvement Triangle Golden Red luncheon G I A S S S Christmas Party Afternoon Congregational Aid Card Christian church Aid Dorcas society
Creston residents host wide Christmas reunions with relatives traveling from Texas Arkansas and beyond. Several homes across the city will serve special dinners as E N Dougherty and Royce families plan gatherings at their parents' residences and Edith Royce along with siblings visit from out of state for the holiday.
The Ladies of the A M O S and their families were entertained with a Christmas party Wednesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Bennett’s home at 311 North Vine Street. Decorations, gift exchange, contests, games, and refreshments highlighted the evening.
The Que Five Hundred Club met at a 1 pm luncheon on Wednesday at the Lowana Hotel. An exchange of Christmas gifts occurred and the afternoon was spent playing five hundred with Mrs. Clifford Frazier achieving the high score and Mrs. Edward Smith the low score.
Armour Preferred club employees hosted a Christmas party at Academy hall on Wednesday evening. O H Webb manager J N Almquist assistant manager and William Riegal plant foreman received gifts from staff. Al Blaschke chaired entertainment. carols dancing and refreshments followed.
Mrs. L. M. Randolph hosted the Carnation club at 316 Russell avenue on Wednesday afternoon. Election of officers was held with Mrs. Glenn McClelland chosen for a post.
Mrs Lou Hillery was elected president with Mrs C A Clark as vice president and Mrs A L Huntington as secretary and corresponding secretary. An exchange of Christmas gifts was enjoyed and the hostess served refreshments.
Relatives and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lynch’s 806 North Sycamore Street on Wednesday night to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. They were married on December 23 1900. Refreshments followed a social evening. A silver bread plate and a framed picture were given as gifts. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W T Lamb and daughters Maxine and Reva Mr. and Mrs Henry Johnston and daughter Evelyn Mr. and Mrs Charles A Johnson and daughter Velma.
Lien holder E Gephard owner declares sale of storage vehicle 1924 Model Ford Roadster No 76 24031 at Seeberger Garage Creston Union County Iowa on December 30 1925 at 1 30 PM. Vehicle delivered February 5 1925 for storage owner failed to pay storage charge. sale to satisfy debt per Chapter 457 Code 1924 Iowa.
Public notice announces the City of Creston Iowa will issue 2400.00 dollars of 5 percent city improvement bonds to fund the city share of street work completed earlier. A public hearing is set for January 1926 at 8 PM in the council chamber. Taxpayers may appeal to the Director of the Budget by filing signed objections before the date.
Olympia Candy Kitchen serves a full dinner from 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Highlights include cream of oyster soup, roast turkey with cranberry sauce, roast domestic goose with apple sauce, baked stuffed young chicken, prime ribs of beef, and sides such as whipped potatoes and creamed green beans. Dessert options include hot mince pie or Christmas pudding with coffee or milk.
Nine piece dining room suite practically new offered by Mrs John Sullivan with phone 1178. FOR SALE OR RENT seven room house close in listed by L S Perry Aston with phone 284 Creston. FOR SALE one short horn bull eighteen months and Barred Rock cockerels from H A Wessels and Son.
A Swiss wrist watch is missing between Woodman Hall and Seeberger garage. Return to 523 West Adams.
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