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Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1925

Page

2

Wall Street Stocks Rally on Railroad Interest

Active buying of railroad shares leads the New York market as December earnings boost anticipation. Chicago and Eastern Illinois preferred rise about eight points amid leasing talk of major railroads. United States Cast Iron Pipe hits a new high while US Steel recovers. overall market shows uneven gains and renewed old money seeking 3 percent.

New York May Chigigo Eastern Tihihois Pennsy United States States Steel

Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Summary

Open high low close data for wheat corn oats rye lard ribs and bellies in Chicago traders watch May and January futures. Prices show varying gains and losses across grains and fats with several months listed and percent changes following each item.

Chicago cash grain prices in a January summary

Grain quotes from Chicago on January 23 show No 2 hard wheat at 1.95 and No 3 hard at 1.90. Corn mixed and yellow classes range from about 1.18 to 1.25 per bushel, oats around 0.55 to 0.60, rye near 1.64, barley at 1.00, Timothy seed 46.50, and clover seed about 32.00. Lard ribs bellies futures listed.

Chicago

Livestock Receipts Steady to Higher in St Joseph Market

Station records show cattle receipts at 10,700 head with steers bulk around 7.00 to 9.50 and top near 9.50. Cows and heifers sold to 8.25 with stockers and feeders at about 4.50 to 7.86. Sheep receipts listed 3,500 with lambs at 17.00 to 19.70 and ewes around 9.00 to 10.25.

St. Joseph

Horse and Mule Market Prices at St Louis

Egat St Louis Jan 23 horses good to ole drafts 125 175 good n chunks 60 75 choice ern horses 30 45 mules 76 to 17 hands 175 225 1 to 1.2 hands 125 200 24 fg 1 hands 25 350

Egat

Sugar trade notes from New York market

New York market report shows raw sugar prices quoted around 4.59 with duty paid status referenced. A 4 16a rate and a 6.25 figure appear for fine granulated sugar in the fragmentary text.

New York Dan

FLO Minnisapolis Ptour Price Report

Partial OCR note shows fluctuating freight rates and pricing figures. Mentions FLO and a place likely Minnesota, with a family reference and various price numbers 990 20.10 and 30 31.00. Text appears fragmentary and lacks clear event or outcome.

Flo Minnisapolis Tan Ptour

Weather Summary Observations for the Past 24 Hours

Local observations cover the 24 hours ending 7 pm yesterday. Data includes temperature, precipitation, wind, and visibility reports from nearby stations.

Chicago Livestock Markets Report Strong Hog and Cattle Receipts

Chicago stockyards on January 23 show hogs at steady to higher values with top 11.00 and bulk grades around 9.25 to 10.95 while light and medium weights trade actively. Cattle receipts reach 3,000 with fed steers steady and most under 9.00, plus 5,000 sheep with fat lambs up about 25 cents. Official estimates for tomorrow list hogs 6,000 cattle 500 sheep 7,000.

Omaha Livestock Market Steady to Strong

U S Department reports a large livestock receipt at Omaha with hogs mainly steady to strong and cattle generally steady. Hogs topped about 16.65, 200 to 256 pound butchers common. cattle saw fed steers and yearlings steady to firm, bulls weak, veal top near 10.00, sheep receipts 2,000 with lambs steady to 10 cents higher and fat ewes weak.

Omaha Jan U. S

Poultry and Produce Prices Across Markets

Trade data from Kansas City Chicago and New York report live poultry prices hens springs roosters and turkeys with freight and express movements. Butter eggs and cheese show mixed gains and steady demand as regional shipments and car receipts are noted.

New York Doh Express Freight Western Do Southwestern

Omaha Cash Grain Prices Report

Wheat and corn prices listed for different grades with Nebraska basin figures. No. 1 hard wheat 1.84 to 1.87, No. 2 hard 1.83 to 1.85, corn grades range from 1.18 to 1.21, oats fall around 0.58 to 0.60 per bushel.

Omaha

Toledo Seed Market Prices and Bids

Toledo market notes show cash and futures bids for Timothy seed. Jan and Feb prices at 19.60 asked, March 19.70 asked, Oct 15.00 asked. Timothy seed cash and Jan bids listed at 9.20 and March 3.30 respectively.

Toledo Timothy

Coffee Futures Rally As Markets Hold Busy Week

New York market notes show gains with Janeres and Irtio No 7 at 22 percent and Gantos No 4 at 28 percent. Futures remain steady with Jan 21.80 and May 19.50 contracts on the board.

New York Janeres Irtio Gantos

Wheat prices surge in Chicago grain market buy trend

Fresh record highs push wheat up at the open with May near 1.94 and July 1.70. Markets show heavy buying on Russian flour demand from Bremen and Liverpool and Buenos Aires, but cautious small lot purchases temper the rise. Corn and oats follow mixed turns as pro­visions stay steady.

Chicago Liverpool Buenos Aires Bremen Iowa Illinois

Iowa and Illinois vie for Big Ten lead in Urbana clash

Iowa City reports that Coach Sam Berry and the Iowa Hawkeyes travel to Urbana Illinois to face Illinois in a critical Big Ten showdown. Iowa and Illinois sit unbeaten in conference play as Iowa’s defense improves in scrimmage and the lineup includes Janse Raffensperger Laude VanDeusen Phillips Boysen Smith and Hogan.

Associated Press Iowa City Sam Berry University of Iowa Urbana Ill University of Illinois Big Ten Iowa Illinois

Spaulding Retained as Minnesota Coach for Two Years

William H. Spaulding, top football coach at the University of Minnesota, was reappointed and awarded a two year contract by the university board of regents in Minneapolis on January 23.

Minneapolis Minn William H Bill) Spaulding University of Minnesota University Board of Regents

Burlington Names New Manager Search Start

Burlington Iowa January 23 Henry Wingfield who managed the Burlington Mississippi Valley league team last season will not return this year according to the local baseball association. The Burlington association is in correspondence with several prospective managers but no decision has been made on Wingfield's successor.

Burlington Henry Wingfield Local Baseball Association Burlington Association Wingfield

Liberty Bonds Market Close Report

New York on January 23 U S Bonds closed with Liberty 3 14s at 101 20 First 44 48 at 101 27 Second 4 4s at 100 2 Third 4% 48 at 101 17 Fourth 4 48 at 101 29 U S Treasury 4s at 100 20 and Treasury 43 48 at 104 30.

Liberty Bonds New York U. S Liberty U.S. Treasury Treasury

Livestock Feed Prices Reported in St Louis Market

On January 23 in St Louis the market quoted steady hay with No 1 timothy at 22.00 to 23.00 dollars per hundredweight and No 1 light clover mixed at 20.00 to 21.00. % choice alfalfa ranged from 20.00 to 31.00 dollars per hundredweight.

St. Louis

Cedar Rapids Bowlers See Sparks in State Event

Interest centers on singles and doubles in the state bowling tournament with Cedar Rapids top bowlers expected to contend. Beach and Horan led doubles with 1141, while T Hardiman posted 690 in singles. Leaders include Wahkonsa hotel Fort Dodge in team, Wall Craven Mason City in doubles, and F Gieske Davenport in singles.

Cedar Rapids Jr Cedar Rapids Beach Horan T. Hardiman Wahkonsa Hotel Fort Dodge Wall and Craven Mason City F. Gieske Davenport

Langmade Conductor Who Opened C and NW Line Dies at 82

Alden P. Langmade 82 longtime conductor who brought the first Chicago and North Western train into Council Bluffs died at home after a yearlong illness. He was also a retired hotel operator with years running a local hotel.

Council Bluffs Alden P. Langmade Chicago and North- Western Langmade

Jury Continues Deliberation in Istar Prohibition Case

In Norfolk Virginia on January 23 a federal jury kept evaluating the case of William Ek Baker and Red D Sheldon charged with conspiracy to violate prohibition laws tied to activities aboard the steamship Istar.

Norfolk, Va William Ek, Baker Red D. Sheldon

Inmate shoots Sister Ermina at St. Alexander Home

In New Ulm Minnesota on January 23 Sister Ermina in charge of a section of the St. Alexander Home for the Aged was shot and killed by Joe Patchner 65 an inmate. Patchner who is believed mentally deranged fired several shots in a fourth floor hall hitting the nun almost instantly. Officials say Patchner nursed an imaginary grudge against Sister Ermina.

New Ulm Minn Ermina St. Alexander Joe Patchner Patchner Putchner

Rail Official In Private Car Robbed Near Independence

Memphis Tenn. January 23 A J Church secretary to C H Markham president of the Illinois Central railway was robbed of his wallet by a man who boarded Mr Markham s private car last night at Independence La but made no attempt to rob others according to an announcement on the arrival here today of the train to which Mr Markham s car was attacked.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn A. J. Church C. H. Markham Tinois Central Railway

Influenza Epidemic Sweeps Tokio Area

In Tokio a influenza outbreak that began about 20 days ago has killed forty seven hundred people in the greater Tokio area.

Tokio Greater

Opium Conference Fails to Avert Breakdown at Geneva

A private meeting between U S Representative Stephen G Porter and Lord Cecil failed to avert a breakdown of the Hague opium conference. Porter suggested a new conference with opium smoking on the agenda and warned his continued presence could imperil the convention. In Shanghai a Reuters dispatch cites Fukien officials beheading 200 Christian Chinese farmers who refused to grow opium, with 1,500 families resisting the orders.

Geneva Stephen G. Porter United States Viscount Cecil Great Britain Porter Lord Cecil Shanghai Reuter Fukien

Anthropologist's View of the Future Man

London report cites Sir Arthur Keith predicting future humans will be physically robust with animal traits. He argues brain size has declined through ages as early existential problems were solved for by predecessors. He says modern news reflects common interests crime sport sex politics and even crossword puzzles are tied to instinct.

Associated Press London Arthur Keith Westminister Gazette Sir Arthur

May File Homicide Charge Against Officer

Austin Minnesota January 23 A homicide charge likely will be filed against Officer Arthur Poelke over the fatal shooting of Tony Pokernik of St Ansgar County Attorney Otto Bandler said he would file a homicide charge today after considering victim family and coroner input Poelke 30 recently appointed to the Austin police held in county jail Pokernik shot when he failed to halt Poelke said he fired at the ground to frighten him liquor found on Pokernik after the shooting

Austin Minn Arthur Poelke Tony Pokernik St. Ansgar Otto Bandler Poelke Baudler Pokernik Poernik

Doheny Indictments Challenged in Supreme Court

Frederick R. Kellogg for E F Doheny and Doheny Jr asks the District of Columbia Supreme Court to quash indictments tied to naval oil reserves leasing. He contends Senator Walsh’s May radio speech to jurors shows jury prejudice and argues he was in contempt of court. Owen Roberts and Alice Pomerene handled the case for the Senate.

Associated Press Washington Naval O'S Frederick R. Kellogg New York FE. L. Doheny EF. L. Doheny, Jr Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Senator Walsh Montana Senate Oil Grand Jury Owen J. Roberts Aliee Pomerene Senate

Dinner Parties Honor Louise Gutjahr and Friends

Mrs. George Norris hosted a 7 o'clock dinner on Thursday at West Irving street with many friends. Mrs. Eddie Peterson entertained a courtesy dinner at 7 pm for Miss Marie Gutjahr of Toganoskie Kansas with guests Jennie Danielson Hazel Danielson Elma Peterson Hva Larson Esther Hoogett Marie Gutjahr and Mrs Peterson.

George Norris West Irving Street Eddie Peterson North Cherry Street Marie Gutjahr Toganoskie Kans Jennie Hazel Danielson Elma Peterson Hva Larson Esther Hoogett Peterson

Birthday Dinner for Lola Homan Honored by Mother

Mrs. J. E. Homan entertained Thursday evening at seven o’clock for her daughter Miss Lola in honor of her birthday. Guests were seated for eight and the evening featured games and light refreshments.

J. E. Homan Lola

Legion Party At K of C Hall Bridges And Dancing

The American Legion Auxiliary and Dads club hosted a Thursday board party and dance at the K of C hall. Bridge winners were Mrs. Arthur Glick and Dr. M. F. Stever. five hundred honors went to Mrs. Hal Brown and Esme Hardman. Dancing followed with Joseph Daly and Miss Jessie McGraw honored in dancing as about one hundred members attended.

Current Event Club Hosts Evening At Elm Street Home

Mr and Mrs Harry Singleterry entertained Current Event club members and their spouses at 406 North Elm street Thursday evening. Five hundred prize went to Mr and Mrs E F Curtis with high score while Mrs Ben Myers and Grant Peters had the low score. Refreshments were served.

Harry Singleterry North Elm Street George Thompson Grant Peters E. F. Curtis Ben Myers

Thursday Bridge Club Meets for Luncheon at Lowana Hotel

The Thursday Bridge club gathered Thursday afternoon at the Lowana Hotel for a 1 o'clock luncheon and spent the rest of the afternoon playing cards.

Lowana

St Pauls Guild Forms Auxiliary After Informative Meeting

The St Pauls church guild held a Thursday afternoon gathering at the Rex home with over 20 women in attendance. Reports from the annual diocesan convention at Des Moines were shared by Rev Edward Hutchinson and others. A guest from Peoria spoke on women’s church organizations, and the group decided to organize a women’s auxiliary to St Pauls church.

St. Paul's Guild St. Paul's Church Harry Rex Charles Mawson Rex West Adams Street Des Moines Edward Hutchinson Charles Roberts Harrison M. Brown Peoria J. M. McCornack St Paul's Church

Crest City Lodge Holds Social Following Meeting

Crest City lodge No. 206 L. 8S. to B of L. F. and FE met at the 1 Oo. O. F. hall for a regular session. After business, Mrs. F. W. Livingston, Mrs. E K Pierson, Mrs. J. J. Landers, Mrs. Martin O'Connell, and others were thanked as five hundred in refreshments and social time concluded the afternoon.

Crest City Lodge L. F If. W. Livingston P. Pierson J. J. Landers Martin O'Connell

Marin Speech Triggers Disorder in French Chamber

Paris January 23 The chamber of deputies erupted as Deputy Desjardins harshly attacked the body's refusal to publish Marin's speech on inter allied debts. He accused the government majority of dodging Marin's justice plan and warned of its impact on the American senate. The session paused briefly before resuming. Marin argued against the United States seeking repayment of wartime loans to France.

Associated Press Paris Chamber of Deputies Desjardins Torder Marin Senate M. Marin United States France

Boy Gets Life Sentence For Murder of His Aunt

In Lexington D C on January 23 Asbury Wessinger a 14 year old boy was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his aunt Mrs Lina Wessinger last September. The jury deliberated one hour and recommended mercy. The boy testified he fatally wounded his aunt with an axe in a rage over the loss of a pen knife. The boy's mother collapsed in the courtroom.

Associated Press Lexington D. C Asbury Wessinger Lina Wessinger

For Sale Items Include Bulls Incubator Building Lot and House

Multiple listed properties and items for sale including Hereford bull calves from Ira Tayior and Son Cromwell Ia. A 230 egg Queen incubator offered for 25.00 by H J Birkner. A Goes building lot on East Howard near pavement. Store fixtures and property at 501 N E Poplar also for sale. A modern five room house with parage on pavement with easy terms.

Ira, Tayior and Son Cromwell Bo Blanclard H. J. Birkner East Howard N. E. Poplar Parage

For Rent Multiple Listings in One Ad

A compact newspaper item lists several rental offerings including 160 acre farmland for cash and town proximity rentals. Units include an office room in Agnew building, a four room apartment with bath at Strauss flats available Feb 1, a three room apartment with kitchenette and bath by Feb 1, modern heated housekeeping rooms on ground floor, and a new modern basement three rooms kitchenette and bath by Feb. with contact details.

Agnew N. Elm Strauss Fred W North Elm F. J. Cihak

Marcelling 75 Cents at Orewe Beauty Shop Ad

Ad promotes marceling services for 75 cents at Orewe Beauty Shop and directs readers to Fidelity Abstract and Loan Company for abstracts and loans, led by president J. V. Richardson.

Lost item on Cherry Street road near Sp Spaulding Creston

A weed chain was reported missing on Cherry street road between Sp Spaulding and Creston. Contact phone 36R52 for details and recovery.

Sp Spaulding Creston Cherry Street Road

Wanted help and housework notices from Cromwell area

Classified notices show a girl seeking hourly or weekly work in Cromwell Iowa with a phone line 515. Additional items list Creston firm hiring two salesmen for Creston area, a call for reliable paper route boys, and a general sales position for Lubricating Oils Paints and Roof Coating by Farmers Oil & Paint Company in Cleveland Ohio with contact box 220 and address 750 Prospect Ave.

Cromwell Iowa P. P. Care Advertiser Creston Creston and Vicinity Dunley Hotel Sidney Farmers Oil & Paint Company Prospect Ave Cleveland Ohio

Judge Upholds Burroughs Totalling Device Claim

Federal Judge Farris rules Hubert Hopkins of St. Louis invented a 1904 intri cate totalling device for adding machines, upholding Burroughs Adding Machine Co claims against National Cash Register Co after twenty years of litigation.

St. Louis Farris Hubert Hopkins Issac Dement Burroughs Adding Machine

Local residents embark on Midwest trips and visits

Mr and Mrs Don McGinn and Mr and Mrs Sidney Strauss depart for des Moines for a short visit. Marie Roberts, from Union County, travels home after sewing meetings with Iowa State college extension work. D L Roberts leaves for Monroe City Missouri to visit her mother, then stops in Quincy and Kansas City before returning to Creston. she will work as a millinery trimmer at Hicks Millinery.

Don McGinn Sidney Strauss Es Moines Marie Roberts Union County Ames Miss Roberts Iowa State College D. L. Roberts Monroe City Creaton Quincy Ill Kansas City Roberts Hicks

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