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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1924

Page

2

Wall Street Stalks Wall Street Stalks

New York stock market opened with stability in railroad shares while most other stocks showed heaviness. Southern Railway rose to a new top at 58 while Missouri Pacific hit a 1924 high near 44. Westinghouse led utilities with gains above 65, while United States Rubber weakness dragged down several sectors. Soo preferred slid to 55 and Kresge fell to 330 as call money opened at 3 percent.

New York Southern Railway Southern Southwestern Missouri Pacific West Penn Power American Waterworks United States Rubber Company Soo” Preferred Kresage

Market Report: June 5 6 6 Prices Mixed Across Regions

Chicago and Kansas City report mixed produce prices with poultry unsettled. Broilers fall slightly in most districts while overall stock levels show moderate gains and declines across states including Wisconsin Alabama Louisiana North Carolina and Louisiana. Тhe notes reference shipments and regional price moves for tomatoes and other produce.

United States Wisconsin Aalbama Lousiana North Carolina

St. Joseph Livestock Market Report

St. Joseph Missouri June 5 hog receipts 6500 with a price drop around 10 cents. top 7.00 and bulk 6.50 to 6.99. Cattle receipts 1200 with values up about 16 cents. early steer bids 8.25 to 10.00, top 10.15. cows and heifers 3.75 to 9.25. stockers and feeders around 4.00 to 5.00. Sheep receipts 3500, generally steady. lambs 14.00 to 15.00. ewes 4.50 to 5.50.

ST. Joseph

Chicago Closing Grain and Provisions Report

Grain futures and data for Chicago markets show July wheat at 1.04 percent, September at 105 percent, corn July at 77, September 76, soybeans and other data reflecting July at 46 and 40 respectively. Prices for Lord, Ribe and Sect with July figures around 10.32 to 10.62 and September 9.96.

Chicago

Cotton futures open steady with several months listed

New York June 5 futures opened steady with July at 28.79, October at 25.90, December 25.2, January 26.00, and March 26.13 as the market shows limited early movement.

New York

Horses and Mules Marked at St Louis Fair

At the St Louis event on June 5 horses and mules were marked for judging and sale. Officials report clear marks and standard procedures followed.

St Loul Uw Chaneed

Cash Market Noted Prices and Weather Update

Market listings show ducks at 10 cents, heavy hens at 18 cents, light hens at the cocke over cream 2 seconds Q fees 17. A weather summary notes rain or shower.

Chicago livestock market report shows mixed prices and solid receipts

Hogs receipts 37 000 with slow trade and price declines 10 cents. Large packers inactive. Cattle receipts 10 000 with better grades firming and fat cows at 6.00 and up. Sheep receipts 11 000 with slow demand, fat lambs steady to higher on the day. Ag bureau projects tomorrow's hogs 22 000 cattle 4 000 sheep 11 000.

Kansas City Livestock Receipts and Market Report

U S Dept of Agric cattle receipts total 4 000 with calves 800. Desirable weight steers steady to strong. hogs, sows and pigs mixed with lower packer bids. sheep killed classes up 25 cents with top lambs around 15.25. Notable prices include bulk steers 9 00 to 11 50, hogs 6 55 to 6 95, lambs 14 75 to 15 25.

Kansas City Cu. S Rizona

Omaha Livestock Prices and Receipts Report

Omaha Neb June 6 hogs receipts 19 000 and cattle 4 650 with varied bidding. Hogs mostly 10 cents lower. bulk 220 to 325 pounds 6 75 to 6 85. top 6 85. Cattle steady to higher. beef steers and yearlings up to 10 cents. top steers 10 50. stockers and feeders mostly steady. Sheep receipts 4 000. early sales slow but killing lambs steady. Idaho springer lambs and light lambs noted. small lot ewes around 4 000 to 5 25.

Omaha Livestock Omaha Nebi Dept. of Agric

Liberty Bonds Market Update from New York

United States bond listings show Liberty Bonds at 31 percent with 100.5 for Liberty 31 and First 444s at 100.30, Second 4 percent at 100.23, Third 44s at 101.5, Fourth 448 at 101.2, and United States government 448 at 102.25 amid a trading day in New York.

Liberty Bonds New York United States Liberty United States Government

Flour Prices Edge Up In Minneapolis Trade

Minneapolis market notes Flour prices held steady with June and Plour unchanged, while family patents advanced by 10 cents to 6.80 per unit.

Minneapolis, Minn

Mr and Mrs George Martin Visit Cresston Friends

Mr and Mrs George Martin of Corning spent Wednesday in Cresston visiting with friends.

George Martin Corning Cresston

Wheat and corn futures drift after mixed signals on wheat prices

Chicago Board of Trade notes declines in wheat at opening due to rain in the Canadian northwest and subdued Liverpool demand, with July at 1.04% to 1.04% and September 1.06% to 1.06%. Export rumors and purchases in Winnipeg offered brief rallies before prices finished weaker by 0.25 to 1% cent. Corn fell early then steadied as Iowa crop outlook darkened. oats gained on cash demand. hogs pressured provisions.

Nothwest Liverpool Atlantic Coolidge Winipee United States Sig Ma Iowa

Wedding Reporter Dreams Reversed Idea of Ceremony

A whimsical column recounts a Nottingham wedding where Phil Berton married Miss Equal Wrights at noon. Attire details include a three piece suit with a sentimental coat, sleeveless vest, Odd Fellow pin, and Ingersoll watch. The groom fumbled the ring during the ceremony amid humorous chatter.

Columbia Piedmont Mary Count Lascelles Phil Berton Brazil Nut Nottingham Mr. Nut Boston Brighton

Personality records of UC engineers boost hiring value

The University of California now keeps personality records for engineering graduates to aid employers. Juniors and seniors are rated by faculty and peers on traits like character, leadership, and reliability, with student input influential in final averages.

Berkeley University of California Blake FE. Vanleer Gainess Thevt Vanleer College of Mechanics Hher

Rumor Drowns Two Men Near Talmage

Rumor claimed two highway workers were drowned by a cloudburst near Talmage but officials found no missing men. County Engineer Guy Perry investigated and confirmed all workers were accounted for. The Advertiser received inquiries as residents doubted the tale and sought verification.

Talmage Guy Perry Afton Talmere Dozer Telephone Inquirie Wuamer

Three Men and Woman Charged With Lewdness

John Green Gertrude Deering H M Ned Polen and P L Davenport were arrested at 10 20 Wednesday night by Sheriff Fred Collings at the Robert Huntington farm two miles east of the city. Sheriff Collings filed a lewdness charge after consulting the county attorney. The defendants are held in the county jail without bond. They face arraignment before Justice Adam Pickett at 1 o clock Friday afternoon.

John Green Gertrude Deering H M Ned” Polen P. L Pete” Davenport Shesif Fred Collings Robert Huntington

Church Meeting And Local Social Notes

All the men of the Congregational church are asked to meet Friday evening at seven in the church basement to finish the tables. Miss Edith Roof and Miss Gloria Murphy of Red Oak visited friends in Creston Wednesday evening and attended the DeMolay dance.

Congregational Church Edith Roof Gloria Murphy Red Oak Creston

Wedding Attire Sparks Admiration at Nuptials

The article notes the groom Mr Nut and Mr Pecan wearing nearly identical dress to Mr Pecan with a delicate sawtooth collar and patch of court plaster on the groom's chin. Miss Wright wore the veil and orange blossoms as she led her groom from the ceremony.

Mr. Nut Mr. Pe Oan

Crestmoor Golf Club Sees Rising Skill Among Members

Members of Crestmoor Golf Club show progress in mastering the game with several shooters approaching professional levels. A visiting Sioux City pro will run lessons and club work on the fifteenth as the course prepares for fall play.

Crestmoor Golf Club Elien Sioux City Crestmoor

Creston Sees Surge in New Homes Under Construction

Scores of new homes are being built in Creston with ground broken for many more. Prices range from a few thousand to around ten thousand dollars. Creston, noted for steady growth, continues expanding as residents prosper and bank statements reflect rising wealth.

Creston Cres Fon

Miss Audrey Camp Visits Creston A Few Days

Miss Audrey Camp a State university student in Iowa City arrived in Creston for a short visit with her father J W Camp. She will return to Iowa City soon. J Carter left for Washington Iowa after learning of his sister Mrs J W Shanasel s death. Burial will take place in Washington.

Audrey Camp State University At Iowa City Creston J) W. Camp J. Carter Washington Iowa J. W. Shanasel

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