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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1925

Page

2

Wall Street Stocks Hold Steady Amid Shifting Levels

Wall Street reports firm closing despite mixed moves as United States Steel edges down to 113% and American Can slips to 185% while United States Cast Iron Pipe falls to 159% Woolworth gains nearly 4 points to 138% on dividend expectations Pan American lead lifts Oslo as call money returns to 3% The session closes firm with notable market observations about resistance breaks and social dividend chatter.

New York United States Steel Common Woolworth Osla Pan-American B

Omaha Livestock Markets Tighten Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Hogs receipts 17 000 with medium weights steady while underweights dip 25 cents. Cattle receipts 2 200 with red steers and yearlings around 10 65 to 11 00, veal top 9 00, cows 5 00 to 6 75, bulls 4 50. Sheep 4 000 with lambs 20 to 35 cents higher, Californias around 14 75, Idahos 15 35 to 15 50, feeders limited.

Omaha Livestock Omaha U.B

Livestock Prices Report From St Joseph Auction

Hoofstock receipts 8 590 with strong to 10 cent gains to 11.90, bulk 11.75 to 11.90. Cattle receipts 1 000 steady to weak, steers 9.00 to 10.75, cows and bulls 3.25 to 4.00, calves 5.00 to 9.50, stockers and feeders 4.75 to 7.75. Sheep receipts high lambs steady, sheep lower: lambs 14.00 to 15.00, ewes 6.50 to 6.60.

Horse and Mule Market Prices in East St. Louis

East St Louis market reports strong demand for draught horses at 150 to 200 dollars and good eastern chunks 75 to 100 dollars. Mules show prices from 60 to 190 dollars across sizes and draft heights with typical ranges between 13 and 16.2 hands.

East St. Louis Horsa

Minneapolis Market Prices Report

Minneapolis items show price changes with Piour at 20 cents higher and family Pat ente listed at 9.10 and 9.25. Bran prices adjust from 27.00 to 27.50 in the June 5 edition.

Minneapolis

Local Weather Observations Report

The weather summary covers the past 24 hours ending at 7 am. Temperature ranged from a high of 86 to a low of 50. Rain was none at the hourly records, with earlier readings showing 1.42 inches at a certain time and another value of none.

Chicago Livestock Markets Sluggish Hogs Steady To Strong Cattle Mixed

Chicago stockyards June 5 report shows hog receipts 22 000 with mostly steady to strong bids for heavier butchers 240 325 pounds and lighter hogs 180 210 pounds around 11 12 30. Cattle receipts 3 000 with fat steer trade spotty to weak while fat cows and feeders show limited demand and vealers uneven. Sheep receipts 9 000 with fat lambs steady and ewes slightly weaker as Idaho lambs bring 15 50 to city butchers and native lambs around 15 00 to 15 50.

Chicago Livestock Chicago Idaho

Produce and Poultry Markets Report for Chicago June 5

June 5 Chicago markets show alive poultry steady with varied prices for fowls broilers and turkeys. Potatoes receipts rise with New York and Wisconsin notes while butter remains unchanged and eggs rise on higher firsts and storage pack extras.

Butter and eggs steady with varied receipts in New York

Market report from New York dated June 5 shows butter steady with receipts totaling 21 069 pounds and creamery extras 92 score at 43, firsts 88 to 91 score around 41 42 cents, and packed stock for current make No 228. Eggs irregular with receipts 24,93 and nearby whites and extras around 40 cents. Cheese steady with receipts 145 063 pounds, state flats mixed at 22 28 and 21 34 percent ranges. Live poultry irregular including broilers by freight and by express, dressed poultry and hens, roosters and droisers listed with prices. Kansas City report June 6 notes creamery unchanged 44 45 and eggs unchanged with firsts 28 and selected 34. Potatoes unchanged with Red River Ohio price at 1.75 2.00.

Chicago United States Wisconsin Michigan North Carolina South Carolina Louisiana New York Freight Express Kansas City Red River

Chicago cash grain price report

Chicago cash grain prices for June 5 show No 2 red wheat at 1.92 percent, No 2 hard wheat at 1.72 to 1.75 percent, No 2 mixed corn at 1.17146, No 2 yellow corn at 1.18 to 1.19, No 2 white oats at 52 to 52 1/2, No white oats at 48 to 50, rye none, barley 6 89, Timothy seed 6.35 to 7.75, clover seed 18.00 to 25.00, lard 17.00, ribs 18.50, bellies 20.75.

Chicago Grain & Provisions Chicago Timothy

Omaha cash grain prices report

Omaha June 5 wheat no hard 1.64. Corn No 1 white 1.09. Oats No 3 white 48% sold in a brief market rundown with the latest cash grain quotes and grades.

Omaha

Sugar Prices Hold Steady on New York Market

Raw sugar remains unchanged at spot 4.438 with duty paid. Refined sugar also steady, with fine granulated quoted between 5.55 and 5.70.

New York

Wheat Market Surges on Dry Weather and Crop Damage Reports

Active Chicago trading sent wheat prices to new seasonal highs as hot dry weather spurred fears of US crop damage. September and December deliveries rose to top levels, with July and Sept futures showing gains before profit-taking trimmed top prices. Corn and oats followed wheat higher, with mixed swings as traders weighed a possible short crop and substitution needs.

Chicago Liverpool United States

Market Prices for Hay and Alfalfa in St Louis and Kansas City

Hay prices reported from St Louis on June 1 list No 2 timothy and clover mixed at 13 to 18 dollars, choice western alfalfa 23 to 24 dollars. Kansas City on June 5 shows unchanged hay values with No 1 timothy 14 dollars to 15 dollars and prairie and mixed clover grades at 10 to 15 dollars.

St. Louis Kansas City

St Louis Cash Grain Prices Lead Market Snap

The St Louis cash grain prices list Wheat No 2 Red 2.00 to 2.08 per bushel and No 1 hard unknown. Corn shows No 2 mixed 1.14 to 1.14 and No 2 white 1.16 to 1.16 percent. Oats No 2 white 0.52 to 0.54 dollars per bushel.

ST. Louis

Liberty Bonds Market Report From New York

U S bonds closed with Liberty 3s at 101 1 2, First 4s at 101 30, Second 4s at 101 10, Third 4s at 101 30, Fourth 4s at 102 16, U S Treasury 4s at 102 21 and 106 30.

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

Coffee futures show mixed moves on New York market

In New York traders saw irregular activity in coffee futures with Rio No 7 Santos No 4 and current quotes drifting. July futures at about 19.40 and December around 16.04 reflect uneven demand and supply pressures.

New York Jame Rio Santos

Procession of Witnesses Testifies Against Murphy

In Cresco Iowa on June 5 the district court heard witnesses for the state in the Murphy forgery and embezzlement case. Testimony from Terresa Maroney Katherine Duggin F L May Louise Rods P F Davis Mrs Henry Graham and H Freiberg described Murphy as sane and engaged in recent business and court room activities. Freiberg recounted Murphy signing insurance papers after a land deal on November 26 1924.

Associated Press Cresco D. J. Murphy Waukon Murphy Terresa Maroney Allamakee County Katherine Duggin F. L. May Louise Rods P. F. Davis Henry Graham H. Freiberg Farmers’ Savings Bank of New Albin Mr. Freiberg

Eight year old indicted for murder in river death

Cambridge reports eight year old John Veres of Lowell indicted for murder by the Middlesex grand jury after admitting he and a six year old companion pushed 19 month old Vivian Husson into the Merrimac river and cast stones at the sinking body. The younger boy cannot be prosecuted.

Associated Press Cambridge Mass John Veres Lowell Middlesex Grand Jury Vivian Husson Merrimac River

MacFarlane and Jones Tie Open Playoff In Stalemate

Willie MacFarlane and Bobby Jones finish 75 all in the 18 hole playoff after 72 holes of medal play both at 291. They head into another 18 hole round to decide the national open championship in Worcester Massachusetts.

Associated Press Worcester Mass Willie MacFarlane Bobby Jones Georgia Tuckahoe N. Y Sman United States MacFarlane Jones Willie MacMarlane Tucahoe MacFarlaane Robbie James Jones Took A 4 and MacParatne 3. MacFarlane

Husband Finds Wife Dead in Des Moines Home

Des Moines police investigate the death of Mrs James Smith 56 found dead at her residence last night. Her husband said he returned from work to find her on the floor with all doors and windows locked and no sign of forced entry. He noted she had been ill and complained of feeling bad that morning.

Associated Press Des Moines James Smith

Weeks Shows Definite Improvement

Secretary of War Weeks shows definite improvement in condition, with doctors reporting progress today in Boston.

Associated Press Boston Weeks

Moscow Faces Japan In China

Civil administrators fortified in Canton China fear a major clash as unrest grows. Inhabitants flee to Hong Kong while merchants push for action against military rulers. Kuomintang leaders deny fostering communism, claiming socialism and democracy as government goals.

Canton China Hongkong Kuomintang Party Kuomintang

Posters Call for Assassination in Shanghai Clashes

In Shanghai on June 5 posters urged violence against foreign police and foreign observers near boarded storefronts as raids on Shanghai University uncovered documents. A Berlin correspondence to a Chinese professor describes plans for a multination revolutionary organization uniting China Germany and Russia.

Shanghai China Shanghai University Berlin Germany Russia Koomintang France

Worms and No Worms Ames June 4

Ames news quotes L. L. Fitch of the extension department saying nearly all Iowa cabbage in home gardens will be eaten by worms without remedy. He urges use of poison dust on cabbage for sale or home gardens and notes cabbage’s outer leaves protect interior. illustration shows Mary Jannette MacDonald and Mary Whitebreast with treated cabbages. The recommended method is to dust early in the morning with flour and Paris Green at 30 to 1.

Ames Iowa L. Fitch Mary Jannette MacDonald Mary Whitebreast Tama Paris

All Iowa Roads In Good Condition

Des Moines reports all Iowa roads are in good condition. The weekly bulletin of the Automobile Club notes dirt roads were rained on but dried quickly after hot winds, preventing damage from heavy use.

Iowa Associated Press Des Moines Des Moines Automobile Club

Cedar Rapids Man in Serious Condition After Poison Attempt

Elmer Woodford remained in serious condition in Cedar Rapids Iowa after an attempted suicide by poison last night. Domestic trouble is believed to have prompted the act.

Cedar Rapids Elmer Woodford

Sewing Project Meeting Held By Extension Group

Miss Marie Roberts of Iowa State College led a sewing schools program for farm bureau women. A Douglas West Highland and Platte counties meeting met at Mrs. W S Mills home on Peterson Avenue with ten attendees and a midday lunch despite threatening weather.

Marie Roberts Iowa State College At Ames Farm Bureau Douglas West Highland Platte Townships W. S. Mills Peterson Avenue

Luther League Program At Peterson Home

The Luther League of the Lutheran church was hosted Thursday by Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Peterson and John Nord at 619 North Cherry Street. Rev. M. Nordeen of Denver attended and delivered a talk. Dainty refreshments were served at the close.

Luther League Luther League of the Lutheran Church Eddie Peterson John Nord Peterson North Cherry Street M. Nordeen Denver

Literary Circle discusses Iowa Federation convention highlights

The Ladies Literary Circle met at 809 West Montgomery with Mrs. Fred Ide hosting. Reports from Des Moines May proceedings were presented by several members including Mrs. Ide, Miss Mallory, and Mrs. Davenport. Guests included Mrs. Davisson of Newton and others.

Ladies’ Literary Circle Fred Ide West Montgomery Street Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Des Moines Ide Josephine Mallory Carl Davenport Minnie Davisson Newton Martha Miller New York City Ella Miller Red Oak Roy Jenks Columbus Ohio Earl Webb Coquille Ore

Evening Card Party at Crestmoor Club

An evening bridge and five hundred party was held Thursday at Crestmoor Golf Clubhouse with nine bridge tables and two five hundred tables. Mrs J W Richardson won the women’s bridge prize and W H Owene the men's. In five hundred Mrs Leon Morrison led women and R C Thomson led men. The clubhouse featured peonies and roses. Committee in charge were Mr and Mrs George Bartle Mr and Mrs Ford Levy and Miss Jess Lawson.

Crestmoor Golf Club J. W. Richardson W. H. Owene Leon Morrison R. C. Thomson George Bartle Ford Levy Jess Lawson

Ramona Club Hosts Meeting At Mrs Cummings Home

Mrs Elmer Cummings hosted a Ramona club gathering on Thursday at her North Maple Street home. After a brief business meeting and officer elections, members played five hundred with Belle White high and Tom Welch low scores, followed by refreshments.

Ramona Club Elmer Cummings North Maple Street Belle White Tom Welch

Shower for Miss Goodsell plans her June wedding

Miss Harrett Goodsell, bride to be, was honored at a Wednesday evening shower given by Miss Helen Ball at 300 North Sumner Avenue. The party featured an evening of card games and socializing.

Goodsell Helen Ball North Sumner Avenuue Harrett Goodsell

Investigation into Bank of Denison records to be slow

Denison Iowa June 5 Bank of Denison records are described as in a hopeless state by bankruptcy officials. County Attorney Andrew Bell intends to begin an inquiry into alleged defrauded patrons amounting to potentially over 250000. Robert Healy and Bell will lead the probe with C L Voss’s forgery case fresh in memory.

Denison Bank of Denison Andrew Bell Robert Healy Bell C. L. Voss Fort Dodge Voss Sac City

Wool Market Shows Stronger in Wool Prices

Boston reports a broader and stronger wool market with prices about five cents per scoured pound higher than last week. Activity in bright wool states is keener with some buying in territory states and better goods demand, especially for woolens while worsted and knit goods rise in demand.

Boston Commercial Bulletin

Dubuque Expert Proposes Mounted Owl to Deter Owls

Dubuque Iowa June 5 J B Graham a local authority on birds suggests placing a stuffed owl in a conspicuous spot near Des Moines to frighten away troublesome owls disturbing residents.

Dubuque, Ja J. B. Graham Dubuque Des Moines

Marriage Notice for Evelyn White and Frank Schuemaker

Mrs. Agnes White announces the marriage of her daughter Evelyn to Frank Schuemaker of Marysville Missouri. The ceremony occurred Thursday morning in St Joseph Missouri with Rev Father Conners officiating. The couple will reside in Marysville where Mr Schuemaker is in business.

Edwards Boyer Nuptials Linked by Creston Couple

Miss Martha Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs N C Edwards of Creston and Roland Boyer son of Mr and Mrs W E Boyer of Kent were married at 7 oclock Thursday night at the Methodist church parsonage. Rev Homer Baumgardner officiated. The couple were attended by Claude Armstrong and Mable Blazek. The bride a Creston high school graduate Class of 1922 has taught for two years. Mr Edwards works for the Burlington railroad. They plan a short wedding trip to Omaha and Lincoln and will live at 405 North Vine Street.

Edwards Burlington Railroad Omaha Lincoln North Vine Street

Birth of baby boy to Mr and Mrs Bruce McFee

Mr and Mrs Bruce McFee of Kent announce the birth of a baby boy at their home on Thursday morning.

Mrs. Bruce McFee Kent

Local residents return or depart after short visits

F Ethington returns to Des Moines after a brief visit. Ira Henry leaves for Council Bluffs to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Lee Shay of Benton attend to business and visit friends. Miss Halcyon Reckner heads to Ottumwa to visit Ray and Mrs Ray Emery for the weekend. Mrs Hazel McMahon Williams arrives from Dallas to visit the Harri s and Smith homes. Woolworth manager J L Brewster returns from Omaha after a Woolworth managers convention. Mary Margare Kennedy and sister Helen go home to Nodaway after three weeks with the Conway family. Marie Roberts from Iowa State College Ames completes sewing project schools and returns home. Ruth Wallace comes from Ottumwa to spend the summer with her parents. Winifred Conway returns from Ottumwa to spend the summer with her parents at 609 South Maple Street.

F. Ethington Des Moines tIra Henry Council Bluffs Lee Shay Benton Halcyon Reckner Ottumwa Ray Emery J. L. Brewster Woolworth Omaha Mary Margare’ Kennedy Helen Nodaway Marie Roberts Iowa State College At Ames Ruth Wallace St. Joseph's Academy John Wallace Winifred Conway St. Joseph’s Academy D. F. Conway South Maple Street

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