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Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1925

Page

2

Wall Street Stocks Rise Amid Mixed Trading

Wall Street opened higher as buying supported industrials led by United States Steel and American Can. Profit taking hit utilities with North American dropping two points while Sloss-Sheffield and United States Steel posted gains and cash money firmed at 3½.

New York Maxwell B Chrysler Virginia Caroline American Con Sloss -Sheffield Steel United States

Omaha Livestock Market Report July 17

Hogs receipts 12,000 with prices 25 cents lower than Thursday. Bulk 160 to 200 pound hogs 14.25 to 15.50, top 18.59. 200 to 325 pound hogs 13.35 to 18.25. sows 12.00 to 12.25. Cattle receipts 1,700 with steady to strong demand for fed steers and yearlings. top yearlings 12.85. grass cows 3.75 to 5.00. heifers 4.75 to 6.25. Sheep receipts 9,000. lambs 14.50 to 14.25. ewes to 7.60. feeders 14.15 upper.

Omaha Livestock Omaha U. S. Dept. of Agric Bologna

Chicago cash grain prices quoted for July 17

The report lists futures and spot values for multiple grains and related products in Chicago. Prices shown include No 2 red corn 1.62 to 1.64, No 3 red 1.55 to 1.60, various hard and mixed kernels, oats, rye, barley, timothy and clover seeds, and pork products with current ranges and sample grades.

Horse and Mule Market Prices From St Louis

Past St Louis July 17 reports strong activity in horse and mule sales. Drafts bring 150 to 200 dollars, wood eastern chunks 75 to 100, south pen horses 45 to 75. Mules range 125 to 225 dollars for various heights and ages.

St. Louis

St Louis Cash Grain Prices Delineated

St Louis cash grain prices dated July 17 show Wheat No 2 at 1.84 with 1.66 percent, No 2 hard at 1.62 1.63. Corn lists No 2 mixed 1.12, No 4 mixed 1.10, No 2 white 1.10 1.11, No 2 yellow 1.12. Oats No 2 white 473 percent 18, No 4 white 47.

ST. Louis

New York Sugar Prices Move cautiously

New York reports on July 17 show raw sugar at 4.27 with duty paid for Cuban shipment. Refined sugar remains unchanged between 5.35 and 5.45 per unit.

GAR New York

Chicago Livestock Prices and Receipts July 17

Chicago livestock market report shows receipts of 24,000 hogs 4,000 cattle and 5,000 sheep. Hog prices mostly 12.50 to 14.40 for various weights with scarcities in lighter and heavier cuts. Cattle offerings steady to lower with best heavies at 13.90 and most grass steers weaker. Sheep market fair with natives 14.25 to 14.50 for fat lambs and ewes 8.00 to 8.65. Official tomorrow’s estimates hogs 4,000 cattle 500 sheep 2,000.

Chicago U. S Dept. of Agric Montanas

Poultry and dairy prices and receipts in Chicago and New York

Chicago market reports list varied fowl prices and receipts for July 17 with segments on poultry Alive Lower fowls broilers sprouts and ducks plus potatoes butter and eggs. New York and St Louis show butter prices eggs and cheese firmness with regional rates and quantities commented.

Liberty Bonds Closing Prices Report

New York bond list shows Liberty 3 percent bonds at 100.28 and 4s at 100.8. First 44s trade at 102.16 while Second 4 percent at 101.6. Third 4s at 101.16 and Fourth 4s at 102.16. Treasury 4s quote 109.10 and Treasury 44s at 107.14.

New York Liberty U. Treasury U. S. Treasury

Coffee futures and Rio No 7 Santos No 4 quotes

New York July 17 coffee prices shown Rio No 7 at 19 percent and Santos No 4 at 23 percent. Futures listed for July at 18.75 and December at 14.45.

New York Rio Santos

Hay Market Reports From St Louis and Kansas City

Hay prices steady to higher with bids ranging from 16.00 to 27.00 per unit. No. 2 timothy and clover mixed hold around 18.00 to 20.00, with choice western alfalfa at 26.00 to 27.00 in St Louis and Kansas City reports noting higher bids especially for alfalfa.

St. Louis Kansas City Choice

Omaha cash grain prices report

Wheat No 1 hard 1.55 to 1.61. No 2 hard 1.57 to 1.68. No 4 hard 1.55. Corn No 2 yellow 1.07 to 1.08. No 3 yellow 1.06. Oats No 2 white 46 cents. No white 46 1/4 to 1/4?

Omaha

Toledo Seed Market Closes Prices For Clover and Timothy

Toledo Ohio July 17 Clover seed cash 16.75 Oct 15.30 bid Dec 14.75 Timothy stead oath 2.70 Sept 4.00 asked Oct 3.80.

Toledo Clover Seed Cash Timothy Sted Oath

Wheat Market Gains on Hot Weather Outlook

Predictions of higher temperatures in the northwest spurred an early wheat rally as traders weighed potential crop damage. An expert noted North and South Dakota wheat matures earlier than usual and black rust reports were exaggerated. Closing prices showed strong gains for September and December contracts. The corn and oats sectors followed wheat’s lead amid mixed demand and crop-damage signals. Provisions moved with hog value weakness.

Chicago Northwest North South Dakota Nebraska

Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Still Cites Mixed Warrants

The Chicago market shows mixed futures with WHEAT C O R N and OATS quotes for July September and December alongside LARD RIBS and BELLIES notes. Prices swing across contracts with July and Sept readings posted and open high low close marks in tabulated form.

Chicago Grain & Provisions Chicago

St Joseph Livestock Market Report July 17

Hogs receipts 4,500 with prices 10 to 20 cents lower, top 18.80 and bulk 13.40 to 13.75. Cattle receipts 1,500 steady to a bit lower, steers 7.50 to 10.00, cows and heifers 8.50 to 10.00, calves 4.00 to 10.00, stockers and feeders 4.50 to 8.50. Sheep receipts 1,500 steady to lower, lambs 13.50 to 14.50, ewes 6.00 to 8.00.

ST. Joseph

Flour Prices and Child Parental Marks Updated

Flour in Minneapolis rose by 20 cents with family parents listed at 9.05 and 9.15. Bran advanced from 23.50 to 24.00 per unit.

Minneapolis

Storm Rips Easi Area Causing Five Deaths and Huge Loss

Storms across the east killed five people, uprooted areas, unroofed buildings, and damaged crops in Pennsylvania West Virginia New York and New Jersey. Riverside New Jersey saw over twenty buildings unroofed and thousands of fruit trees toppled with losses estimated from 200000 to 800000 dollars.

Associated Press New York Wire Service Pennsylvania West Virginia New Jersey Riverside

Friends of Prohibition Appointed Urges Enforcement Appointments

Dr. B E P Prugh Harrisburg national prohibition party chairman released a letter to General Lincoln C Andrews assistant secretary of the treasury urging the appointment of friends of prohibition to fill vacancies in the enforcement service He advised Andrews to confront political pressure at the enforcement home base and prevail in the end.

Associated Press Harrisburg B E. P. Prugh National Prohibition Party Lincoln C. Andrews the Treasury Prohibition Friends of Prohibition Enforcement General Andrews

General Lamb Relics Shown by Mrs Scott in Des Moines

Des Moines, July 17. Mrs A. B. Scott of Bloomfield, Iowa, presented Iowa's historical, memorial and art department with a collection of revolutionary materials tied to General John Lamb. The items include letters, vouchers, receipts and account statements from Lamb, a descendant, who bore a prominent role in the Stamp Act protests, military actions at Ticonderoga, Yorktown siege, and later political life. General Lamb died May 31, 1800.

Des Moines A. 8. Scott Bloomfield Iowa Memorial and Art Department of John Lamb Scott General Lamb Anthony Lamb New York Boston Song of Liberty Sears Crown Sons of Liberty Ticonderoga Montgomery St. Johns Lamb Plains of Abraham Northern Department Lafter Morristown Fishkill West Point Yorktown Senate Washington

Government Will Take Hand If Coal Strike Called

In Swampscott Massachusetts on July 17 President Coolidge and Secretary Davis discussed a government plan to intervene in anthracite coal wage negotiations if a strike occurs after August 31. The specifics were not released and Davis gave no prediction on the talks outcome while mediators stay in close contact with operators and miners.

Swampscott Mass Coolidge Davis Department of Labor

Anthracite Miners Demand Salary Disclosure at Conference

In Atlantic City on July 17 miners press operators to reveal salaries for presidents directors and high priced lawyers used in calculating labor costs. Operators refuse as irrelevant but later agree to provide figures by the next conference. The scale conference adjourned and will resume Tuesday with data ready.

Axsecerated Atllantic City N. da

Randol Hotel and Stores Destroyed in Ardmore Fire

A fire in Ardmore Oklahoma destroyed the Randol hotel and four adjoining stores causing about 300000 in loss. The hotel had been the site of the 1920 fatal shooting of Jake Hamon by Clara Smith Hamon.

Ardmore Okla Randol Randol Hotel Jake Hamon Oklahoma Clara Smith Hamon

Scientist Michelson Recovers From Illness in Pasadena

News from Pasadena notes Dr. A. A. Michelson, renowned scientist, has nearly recovered from a serious illness that threatened his light experiments. The announcement came at his hotel as he resumes work after weeks of travel.

Pasadena Calif A. A. Michelson

Shenandoah Returns to Hangar After Storm Run

Lakehurst New Jersey July 17 The navy dirigible Shenandoah ordered to sea to ride out an electrical storm last night while returning from Virginia came back to her hangar today confirming a safe return and normal status after the rough passage.

Lakehurst N. J Virginia

Belgium Plans Early Ruhr Evacuation With Allies

Brussels reports the Belgian government agrees with France and Britain on the early evacuation of Dusseldorf Duisburg and Ruhrort alongside other Ruhr towns. The move aims to precede a broader withdrawal of civilians and resources from the Ruhr region.

Brussels Dusseldorf Duisburg Ruhrort Ruhr

Hearst Announces Midwestern Regional Board Meeting

Charles E Hearst president of the Iowa Farm Bureau says more than 200 farmers, industrial leaders and railroad officials will attend the mid western regional advisory board meeting in Des Moines on October 21. Delegates will come from Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana to discuss farm and industrial shipping problems.

Des Moines Charles E. Hearst Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Mid-Western Regional Advisory Board Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Indiana

Death by hanging of James P. Christiansen in Independence

Des pondency over ill health and consequent inability to keep employment are blamed by his family for the death by own action by hanging early here this morning of James P. Christiansen, 44.

Independence James P. Christiansen

Rain drenches Clinton as shad flies hamper traffic

In Clinton Louisiana on July 17 light rain fell on the north side while stars shone over the south. The slick streets were described as dangerous by witnesses due to dead shad flies, complicating night driving and increasing accident risk.

Clinton

Denial of Cave-In Report From Cananea Mine

Officials of Cananea Consolidated Copper company deny a report that a mine cave-in at Cananea Sonora yesterday entombed 200 miners. The denial was sent to The Associated Press from Nogales Arizona.

Nogales Ariz Canne Sonora Mexico Cananea Consolidated Copper Company Associated Press

Wool Market Values Against Buyer

The Commercial Bulletin notes a slow week with London irregularity and Australia’s low resumed basis. The net result keeps market values about locally, with a slight buyer bias. Goods market shows no material change and Mohair remains nominally unchanged amid weak demand.

Ass Mica Press Boston Commercia London Australia

Faith Felgar of Drovers Journal Fame Dies at Local Hospital

Mrs. George Kepper aged 59, known by pen name Faith Felgar, a longtime editor of the household department for the Chicago Daily Drovers Journal, died this morning after a week of illness. Her farm home was near Winfield, about 30 miles away. she leaves a husband and three children.

Associated Press Burlington George Kepper Faith Felgar Chicago Daily Drovers’ Journal Winfield

Whipping Boss Higginbotham Acquitted in Slaying Case

Thomas Walter Higginbotham of Dixie County Florida was acquitted by a circuit court jury on a second degree murder charge in the Tabert case. A prior verdict of guilt was overturned by a supreme court order granting a new trial.

Associated Press Cross City Fla Thomas Walter Higginbotham Dixie County Tamber Martin Tabert North Dakota Higginbotham Supreme Court

Des Moines Man Returns Home After Visit with Hes ter Family

W. B. Sloan of Des Moines has returned to his home after visiting his sister Mrs. L. A. Hester and family at 1011 West Adams Street. The notice records a simple family reunion and the return trip conclusion.

W. BR. Sloan Des Moines L. A. Hester West Adams Street

Hammill Urges Prudent Spending as Iowa Faces Bumper Crop

Governor John Hammill spoke at Ottumwa before farmers and boy scouts warning that the nation spends beyond earnings and urging Iowa to spend wisely. He cautioned against mortgaging the future, backed conservative use of bumper crop revenue, and urged tax relief via reduced expenditures. He called for valuations based on state findings to inform the executive council’s decisions.

Associated Press Ottumwa John Hammill Here America United States Iowa State House Hammill

Says Looney Wanted One Thousand As Attorney Fee

One of three state witnesses linked Looney's illegal activities to Rock Island officials. Mrs Nettie Jennings testified Looney tried to obtain $1000 as an attorney fee after her arrest for disorderly conduct. Hattie Denent testified a bond deal with Louis Ortell made her owner of stock in the Rock Island News. Martin Kinner recalled Ortell visiting after the 1922 national Grotto convention and demanding $500.

Associated Press Rock Island, al Looney Rock Island Nettie Jennings Hattie Denent Louis Ortell Rock Island News Martin Kinner Ortell

Poles Dedicate Monument At Lemberg For U S Aviators

In Lemberg Poland a monument to three American aviators from the Kosciuszko squadron Kelly Graves and MacCullum was unveiled. The dedication sparked a strong pro American demonstration with the memorial showing an American aviator and flags in a scenic cemetery setting funded by a special committee led by Mrs Ebenberger.

Associated Press Lemberg Poland Kelly Graves MacCullum Lemberg Cemetery Mime Ebenberger

Insurance on Ottumwa High Building Totals 450000

The Ottumwa school board reports policies totaling 450000 on the Ottumwa High School building. Fire insurance covers 100000 while tornado coverage amounts to 350000.

Hornsby Drives In Run Against Giants In Fourth Inning

New York July 16 Rogers Hornsby, manager of the St. Louis club, hit a run producing single in the fourth inning against the Giants. Dean pitched for New York and was the opposing starter.

New York Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Hornsby Giants Smith Dean

Sunset Supper at Crestmoor Club Draws 200 Guests

The second Sunset Supper of the season at Crestmoor Golf club drew more than 200 members and guests. Dinner at seven featured garden flowers on the tables, followed by dancing with orchestra music. Attendees included Eleanor Hicks Powell New York City and many local society names, with chairs and committees led by R. T. McColl and A. Beatty.

Crestmoor Golf Club Elenore Hicks Powell New York City Mary F. Black Harry Smith Fairfield Raymond Emery Ottumwa C. B. Ree J. V. Richardson Evelyn Webb Carl Boone Jake Pinkus Jessie McGraw W. A. Roseberry L. KE. Sternberg V. A. Willis F. E. Agnew O. E. Coakley L. J Shelton Jackson Ralph Tallman W. L. Wilson H. S. Kastlin Alice Sherwood Margarethe Wilson Berenice Waddell Carl Davenport Harry Berrien Leonard Wainwight

Loyal Aid Society Hosts Park Meetup for Church Groups

The Loyal ena at Fast the Aid society of the Christian church entertained the Loyal Friends and Men's Bible classes at McKinley park on Thursday evening with over 100 attendees. Refreshments were served and a social hour followed.

Park Loyal Ena Aid Society of the Christian Church Loyal Friends and Men's McKinley Park Aid Society

Beulah V. Spencer Auditors Birthday Observed

County office employees held a birthday party for Miss Beulah V. Spencer in the board of supervisors room after hours in the courthouse. A brief social followed refreshments and a birthday gift was presented to Miss Spencer by attending courthouse staff.

Beulah V. Spencer Board of Supervisors Court House Miss Spencer

Neighbors Honor Blanche Hepler Before Nuptials in Lincoln

Mrs. C. B. Hepler hosted an Oline Thursday afternoon for her daughter Miss Blanche prior to her Saturday wedding to Lyle Courter. Guests socialized and presented a silver gift to the bride to be. Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the gathering.

Miss Hepler C. B. Hepler Lincoln Township Oine Blanche Lylé Courter

Palestine Government To Control Drugs Ordinance

Jerusalem July 17. An ordinance to control manufacture importation exportation and possession of dangerous drugs will be enacted. Exporters importers or facilitators face up to one year in prison or fines up to 1000 dollars. Aiding outside Palestine of such offences is also punishable.

Associated Press Jerusalem Government of Palestine

Railways Face Revenue Drop Across Japan

Vice Minister Aoki warns railway traffic revenue fell due to weak trade. May freight amounted to 518 180 yen average revenue, down 22 743 yen from last year, with many cars idle and no near term recovery forecast.

Japan Aoki Uless

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