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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1924

Page

2

Walu Street Stocks End Mixed After Rail and Utilities Rally

In New York on June 20 prices for rails and utilities led a session with new highs and lows across the market. American Water Works rose to 84 before retreating to 78, then rebounded to 84 as six percent preferred hit another high. Virginia Railway and Power gained four points amid broad swings and a 2 percent call money opening. The close was irregular.

New York Det Stock Exchange Tobaccos Fund Southern Pacific Southern Railway Pittsburgh West Virginia American Smiling Philadelphia American Water Works Common Virginia Railway

Chicago Juneau Potato Market Report Shows Mixed Movement

Market dull for old stocks while new receipts rise 22 percent. U S shipments total 625 new and 41 old. sack prices for various potato types uneven with round whites at 1.25 and Triumphs 2.26 to 2.65. Cobblers and other varieties show higher prices. poultry prices slip. Kanene City note marks June 20 with slight gains in most items and other produce unchanged.

Chcago Juneau U. S Wiceuit Alabama Louisiana Catonna Barre Kanene City Fege Brallere

Cotton futures steady at open and close in New York

Cotton futures opened steady with July 28 50 and October 25 86. Prices for December 25 08 and March 25 08 appeared, with January and April quotes. Closing prices remained steady with July around 28.67 to 28.69 and October near 25 83 to 25 85, plus January 24 93 and March 24 10.

New York

Joseph Livestock Market Report June 20

At Joseph on June 20 hogs sold steady with tops at 7.15 and most sales 6.75 to 7.10. Cattle were steady with early steer bulk around 75 to 80, cows and heifers 50 to 90, calves 4 to 8.50, stockers and feeders 4.26 to 8.26. Sheep and lambs eased with lambs 15.50 to 14.50 and ewes around 6.50.

Joseph

TIRFA TY RONDS

New York dispatch lists U S government figures and banded data with numbers and codes. The fragment shows locations such as 10030 and 101.28 with percentages beside banded entries and references to June 20.

New York UU. S. Government

Coffee prices in New York June market report

Rio No 7 settles at 144 16 with Santo No 4 at 196 16. Futures show July at 14.01 and December at 12.96. Market notes indicate steady activity for the Rio and Santo varieties.

New York Santo Dee

Sugar Prices Hold Steady In New York Market

Raw sugar remains unchanged in New York on June 20 as refined sugar moves between 670 and 690 for granulated grade.

New York

Chicago Livestock Prices and Receipts Report

Chicago livestock markets show hogs steady to weak with prices mostly 6.25 to 7.60 per cwt for various weights and grades. Cattle trade dull with no choice steers. calves and bulls weak to firm. sheep receipts 9,060 with native lambs 50 cents lower and fat ewes around 8.60. USDA bureau projects tomorrow’s receipts: hogs 4,000. cattle 1,000. sheep 2,000.

Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept. of Agric Department of Agriculture Bureau of Economics

Omaha Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices June 2008

In Omaha in June 2008 the Department of Agriculture notes hog receipts around 18 000 with bulk buyers. hogs 220 to 300 pounds average 6 40 to 6 80 with top at 7 00. Cattle receipts about 1 900 very slow with steers around 7 26 to 9 00 and cows about 4 00 to 7 00. Sheep receipts 6 500 slow with lamb prices around 12 26 to 14 25 and ewe natives near 14 00. overall market was soft with many classes lower or weak.

Omaha Dept. of Agric Bologna Bulls

Kansas City Livestock Market Report June 20

Cattle receipts 1500 with calves, feeders and yearlings dull amid week's decline. Hogs receipts 9000 with most sales 6.75 to 7.05, top 7.10. Sheep receipts 8000 with killing classes steady, native lambs 14.00, Texas wethers 7.50, Texas ewes 5.50.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City U. S&s. Dept. of Agric Bess Texas

New York Stocks and Grain Projections Report

A stock roundup lists Allied Chemical and Dye, American Car and Foundry, American Locomotive, American Smelting, Bethlehem Steel, Chandler Motors, Corn Products, Maxwell Motors, Sears Roebuck, Studebaker, US Steel, Willys-Overland among others with percentage figures. Grain and provisions futures are shown for Wheat Corn Oats Lard and Rice with July September December prices.

New York Allied Chemical & Dye American Cp American Car & Foundry Leo American International American Locomotive American Smelting & Kef American Sugar American Tel & Tel American Tobacco American Woolen Tum Asehisdn Bethlehem Steel Chandler Motors Corn Products New Maxwell Motors A” - Hom N. Y N. H Harftford Sears Roebuck Studebaker Corporation United States Steel Willys-Overaind

Horse and Mule Market Notes Mable Green Leaves

Fas St Louis June 20 Horses and mules unchanged. Miss Mable Green is leaving Saturday morning for Kansas City to spend three weeks with relatives and friends.

Fas St. Louis Mable Green Kansas City

Wheat and grains trend on Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago traders faced a material downturn in early trading as a hot southwest wave and Liverpool price drop influenced selling. By close the market was unsettled with slight declines in July and September wheat, corn and oats showing modest gains later from renewed shipping demand. Provisions lacked support.

Chicago Liverpool A. Bie Winnipeg

Seventh Day Adventist Church Friday and Saturday Services

Preaching service this Friday evening at 7 p m Sabbath School at 10 a m Saturday Preaching service 11 a m Elder A Scriven of Nevada who was called here to preach Mrs Limebarger's funeral will have charge of these services All are cordially invited to attend

A. Scriven Nevada

Petersons announce birth of baby daughter

Mr and Mrs Abner Peterson of east of Creston announce the birth of a baby daughter at their home this morning at 6 o'clock.

Abner Peterson East of Creston

Motor Graveyard Hall Car Remains Dragged From Lake

In England a lake beneath a cliff is known as a motor graveyard where workmen hired by insurers have recently pulled from the water many new automobiles that failed or were wrecked.

England

French scientists plan to explode melinite near Limoges

A group of prominent French scientists prepare to explode 10 tons of melinite on a plateau near Limoges for a study of sound transmission.

Paris Limoges

Eagles menace fur farms along Alaska coast

An invasion of golden eagles near Seward Alaska has fur farmers wary. The birds are chasing rabbits now and may turn to blue fox pups as next prey, sparking concerns among handlers and local watchers.

Seward Alaska Alaskan

Dirt bricks from Paris show earth compressed in blocks

Several houses near Paris use four compressed bricks made from ordinary earth. The bricks were developed by two French engineers under the national committee for scientific research and invention.

Paris National Committee For Scientific Research and Invention

Drink and Dance Affects Natives and Whites in Colombia

Dr H H Busby of the New York College of Pharmacy reports a popular Colombian drink arouses a fighting impulse among natives while making white men less inclined to dance. Experts estimate the United States needs about 3 billion dollars for new homes.

New York Republic of Colombia H. H. Busby New York College of Pharmacy United States

Weed Cutting Notice in City Streets and Lots

E. J. McDonough Commercial Street and Alley Company orders property owners to mow vacant lots and along sidewalks and streets within five days from June 20 1924. The notice specifies compliance and cites the company as issuing authority.

E. J. McDonough St. &Alley

Large modern 3 room apartment for rent

Very large and modern three room apartment available immediately. Call or phone us at once for details from Oreston Hardware Co.

Oreston Hardware Coo

News office asks readers to phone by noon daily

A faded note urges readers to telephone the office before noon for same day updates. It emphasizes prompt reporting and reliable service for advertisers and subscribers in the updated column.

Noor Tiny

Mayflower Guild to Meet Saturday with Guest

The Mayflower Guild of the Congregational church will meet Saturday with Mr W F Shiffer of West Montgomery Street as guest. Mrs Merton Shiffer and Mrs Lethel Kennedy will be assistant hostesses.

Mayflower Guild Mayfower Guild The Congregational Church Mi. W

Civic Federation Meeting Postponed to June 28

The Civile Federation meeting scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been postponed and will now be held on Saturday June 28.

Civic Federation The Civile Federation

Afternoon Party at 706 West Mills Hosted by Mrs Haverick and Mrs Norris

Mrs J L Haverick and Mrs George Norris entertained neighbors Thursday afternoon at 706 West Mills Street. Mar Charles KE Slaughter and Miss Lena Car son gave readings. Dainty refreshments concluded the gathering.

J. L. Haverick George Norris West Mills Street Mar Charles KE. Slaughter Lena Carson

Lawn Festival Postponed By Rain On Elm Street

The ladies of the Triangle extend the lawn festival on Elm Street to tomorrow evening. They will decorate the lawns of Messrs Beaumont Burdett and Dover with Japanese lanterns and serve ice cream strawberries and homemade cakes.

Elm Street Messrs Beaumont, Burdett Dover

Panhellenic Meeting Postponed Until July Notice

The Panhellenic meeting scheduled for June is postponed. A notice for the July meeting will appear in this column at a later date.

Sidewalk bicycle ban and fines proclaimed by ordinance

The notice states riding bicycles on sidewalks is prohibited by ordinance and violators face a fine of five to twenty dollars. Other items note a lost pair of tortoise shell rimmed glasses and a postponed Lawn Festival on Elm Street rescheduled to Saturday evening from seven to eleven. Ben Trumbull and E. I. Clark are mentioned with visiting sister Miss Sarah Trumbull.

A. C. Louden Ben Trumbull Omaha Creston I E. K. Clark North Pine Street Sarah Trumbull Elm Street

Creston Hardware Co Washing Machine Sale Ad

The Creston Hardware Co advertises the leading washing machine with a $7.50 free offer this week. Easy payments without interest and a price lower than competitors are highlighted to encourage substantial savings.

Creston Hardware CO

Millinery Stacks Hats At Bargain Prices Saturday

Miss Agnes Welch promotes sport hats for 1.00 and trimmed hats at 1.98 and 2.98 this Saturday. The shop is a graduate operator beauty salon located first door east of Imperial Cafe, contact via phone 1454.

Agnes Welch Imperial Cafe

Hardware sale offers washer and free soap bundle

One minute electric or power washer offered at a low price on easy terms with a free gift of 24 packages of Kirk's Flake White soap Chips and a TM% dot fine towels valued at $7.50. Sale ends Saturday night at Creston Hardware Co.

Kirk Creston Hardware CO

Stop Noisy Fireworks Until July Fourth Or Face Fine

A. Louden warns residents to curb loud fireworks until July 4 or incur fines. Authorities emphasize enforcing local noise ordinances to maintain community peace during celebrations.

Louden

For Rent notices mix into town listings

Several rental advertisements appear for 306 North Walnut street five room house cartly modern and West Adams near town. Office rooms in Agnew building listed by F. E. Agnew. M A Franklin advertises a modern house on West Adams with phone contact. A small apartment with kitchenette bath gas stove and refrigerator is available at Oaven ort building on Maple street ready May 1st via Advertiser office inquiry.

North Walnut Street Cartly Modern Agnew F. E. Agnew West Adams M. A. Franklin Oavenort Maple Street Inquire Advertiser

Numerous Classified For Sale and Wanted Items

A busy Creston Iowa classified page lists numerous for sale items including gas ranges chicken fries fresh cows used electric wash r t and tires from Creston Iron & Metal Co Inc. Real estate and homeseekers appear with houses and lots for sale in town and southwest of town. Multiple wants cover painting and paper hanging housekeeping employment and an assortment of personal services. Also notices for bonds and insurance opportunities and lost keys and a stray black felt hat.

Creston Iron & Metal Co. Inc North Cherry R. W. Quinn Lima Ohio Progressive Western Montana Life Insurance Company Iowa Building Des Moines Iowa

Harry Hood & Co moves to 816 West Montgomery

The firm announces a new location at 816 West Montgomery offering car rental with Ford models for elf drivers, used car handling, storage, gas and oil, washing services, and a repair shop led by Glen Steel who guarantees the work. Phone 185.

West Montgomery Glen Steel

Swanson Chiropractor Office Listing at 107 N Maple

Dr. R. A. Swanson chiropractor operates a practice at Shor Store located at 107 North Maple Street with phone office 563 and residence 937.

R. A. Swanson F Pster Shor N. Maple Street Phon

Try Your Luck Free Power Washer Giveaway Saturday

An $18.50 one minute hand power washer will be given away Saturday evening. Attend the event, register for free, and no purchase is required.

Creston Hardware CO

Band Concert At McWinley Park This Sunday

Local notice announces a band concert at McWinley Park scheduled for Sunday at 5 pm. Brief ad fragments reference various local services and a social note about Arthur Gillespie visiting the Brady family on West Montgomery Street.

McWinley Park Cornice Works N. Elm Furnace Arthur Gillespie Minneapolis, Minn Brady West Montgomery Street

For Sale Spring Chickens 2 to 3 Vbs

For sale two to three pound spring chickens priced at 35 ets per pound. Phone S71.

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Markets Markets CO Cash Market Report Ratan Jin Horlick Omaha Livestock Ribe Minneapolis Chicago Board OF Trade Church News Seventh Day Adventist Church N. Maple St Amoskeag A. F. C. Gingham Creston, Iowa Sociray Advertiser Office Walt Millinery Kent Aword Liat Ideal Electric Co New York Avenue C. C. Lutz Farmers & Merchants Bank Guernsey C. BE. Hart & Son Herrick South Dakota Rich Jersey North Mulberry E. L. Ickis N. Chestnut St McDonald’s Mulberry Street Advertiser Ing B. L. Lombard L Black M. C. Edwards Owen Bakery W. Montgomery Mrs. Mahan Fidelity Abstract & Loan Company J. W. Richardson St. J. &. Taylor Afton Jacob B. Gripp Harry Hood & Co’s Gault Bros Weston Plumbing & Heating N. Elm St West Montgomery J. H. Oshel Ewart Millinery H. Jolly
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