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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1924

Page

2

Revival Drives Stocks Higher On Wall Street Today

New York June 27 revival of activity in several dormant stocks sparks broad interest in the market. Prices rise notably for rail and express shares, United States Steel, and other leading issues. Easy money fuels upward moves with American Express and General Electric among the leaders. call money returns to 2 percent as trading remains irregular.

New York Trice United States Steel Coumry American Express General Electric Amerian Union Pacific Adams Express

Omaha Livestock Prices and Receipts Report

Omaha livestock market roundup for June 27 shows receipts of about 10 000 cattle and 5 500 sheep. Cattle steady with mixed quality notes. hogs 6 50 to 7 00 top. vealers and calves steady. sheep active with fat lambs steady to strong and range lambs around 12.00.

Omaha Dept. of Agria Poole

Kansas City Livestock Prices and Receipts Report

Cattle receipts at Kansas City total 1000 with beef slaughter scarce and limited test bids. Mixed yearlings around 7.75, beef cows 3.50 to 6.50, fed heifers up to 7.20, canners and cuts near 3.00, bulls and calves steady, hogs limited with top 7.25. Sheep receipts 4000 with lambs steady to weak, natives 12.0, Texas yearlings 25 cents lower, Texas wethers about 6.25 to 6.50.

Kansas Dept. of Agric Testas Atock Gies

Treasury Bonds Update From Anok Market

U S Bonds quotes show mixed activity with first issue at 41.62 and second at 44.48. Third at 4 percent noted, while fourth and other rates register around 448 and 702.15. Government bonds trend around 44% and 105.7 in this June 27 snapshot.

Tirenty Bonds New Anok U. S Cw Et Libew Phau Government

Coffee market update with futures and futures notices

Coffee prices show Rio No 7 and Santao No 4 trading notes. July futures settle around 14.14, with December at 43.03.

Verk. Duce Dee

Horse and Mule Market Ends with Sale

Market officials reported the horse and mule sale concluded with notable activity as buyers and sellers gathered. Prices for top lots were strong, while several consignments attracted brisk bidding across multiple stalls at the rural fairgrounds.

Davis Recovers Strength With Lydia E Pinkham Claim

Mrs Aolice Davis of Jameson narrates she suffered nerves back pains and low energy before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports restored health enabling her to run a rooming house and resume full work. The ad exhorts others in similar condition to try the remedy.

al Vom Aolice Davis Jameson Lydia E. Pinkham Ady

Hogs and Cattle Prices Steady to Higher in Chicago Market

Hogs receipts 24 000 with gains across weights. light weights strongest. Top hog price 7 30, packing and slaughter classes up to 7 30. Cattle receipts 4 000 dull trade but steady. best matured steers 10 25, yearlings to 9 25, vealers 6 00 to 9 00. Sheep receipts 7 000 active. native lambs steady to 13 75 with outsides to 13 75 and ewes to 8 75. Department of Agriculture predicts tomorrow's receipts: cattle 1 000, sheep 3 000, hogs 6 000.

Cago Chicago U .S. Dept. of Agric Bologna Department of Agriculture Bureau of Economics

Poultry and Produce Market Briefs Reported

Chicago June 27 marks varied poultry and produce moves with Alive fowls 20 to 22 cents, broilers 32 to 38, roosters 14. Butter steady. receipts 21 228 cases. Alabama Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma sacks steady. Bliss Tri umphs 2 65 to 2 90, decayed 2 25 to 4 50, North Carolina Cobbler barrel 4 50 to 4 70, Virginia Cobblers 4.70 to 4.85. Kansas City lower broilers 35 cents. other produce unchanged.

Chicago U.S Alabama Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma North Carolina

Joseph Livestock Market Report June 27

Hogs 5,000 head to the higher tops 7.25, bulk 6.50 to 7.15. Steers 8.50 to 8.65, cows and heifers 8.50, calves 4.00 to 5.00. Stockers and feeders 4,256. No sheep receipts. lambs 11.50 to 13.25, clipped ewes 4.00 to 5.26.

Joseph Livestock St. Joseph

Sugar prices hold steady on New York market

Raw sugar quoted at 6.34 for Cuban duty paid while refined sugar remains unchanged between 6.76 and 7.00 for fine granulated on the New York exchange as of June 27.

New York

William Forrestelle Returns to Omaha After Visit

William Forrestelle was returned to Omaha following several days in Creston attending to business and visiting friends.

William Forrestelle Omaha Creston

Chicago Board of Trade Daily Market Report

Chicago trading on June 27 saw corn give way after an early rally amid profit taking and crop damage reports from the northern Midwest. July corn fluctuated from 95% to 96% then to 97 1/2 before ending 2 cents lower. wheat drifted lower on Liverpool quotes and moisture needs. oats weakened after starting higher. provisions lacked steady support.

Chicago Tmorthern Hinds Bulpes Liverpool Canvila Tranwen Howe

Iowa Town Faces Mystery After Car Plunge and Heist

The small town of Weaver near Burlington is shaken by a missing car crash through a bridge and a holdup at an oil station. Investigators drag the swollen creek as money, jewels, and bonds vanish near the wreck. Occupants of the car are unaccounted for as authorities search for clues.

Associated Press Burlington Weaver Vere

Northwestern Operating Expenses Are Lowered

Northwestern’s June report shows total operating revenues of 11 908 715 against 13 787 108 in May 1925. May 1924 expenses were 10 752 447, down from 11 714 102 for May last year.

Chicago Chicago and Northwestern Railroad

Local column urges readers to phone in news early

An advertiser column requests patrons to telephone the newsroom before noon or as soon after as possible to benefit readers with timely tips and updates. The note emphasizes prompt reporting to improve coverage and service.

Noor

Home Guards Meet Saturday Afternoon at 2 30

The Home Guards of the Methodist church will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 30 with Mary Kenney of 201 Seneca Street.

The Methodist Church Mary Kenney Seneca Street

Carnation Club Hosts Lunch at Mrs Evans Residence

The Carnation club enjoyed a pleasant Wednesday afternoon at 117 West Adams street hosted by Mrs J O Evans. After the business meeting lunch was served and guests included Mrs Shelton Jackson Mrs R F E Boyer and Mrs Meteir. The club plans a year ending picnic at McKinley park on July 9.

Carnation Club J. O. Evans West Adams Street Shelton Jackson R. FE. Boyer

W. S. G. Club Meeting At Mrs Buck’s Home

Mrs. Carl Buck hosted the W. S. G. club on Wednesday afternoon at her North Cherry street home. Banco ended with Mrs. W. S. Autenreith taking honors and Mrs. R. C. Carson case consolation. The next gathering is planned for Mrs. H B England on North Elm street.

W.S. G. Club Carl Buck North Cherry Street Banco W. S. Autenreith R. C. Carson

Retiring President Honored by King's Daughters Club

The King's Daughters of the First Baptist Church held a Thursday evening party at the church to honor retiring president Mrs. J. J. Dorsey. The event featured games and contests and a token gift. About forty members attended.

King’s Daughters King’s Daughters of the First Baptist Church J. J. Dorsey Crase

Portuguese cabinet resigns as Castro to stay on

The Portuguese cabinet led by Alvaro Castro resigns but Castro remains premier for now. The cabinet, formed in December, saw the resignation accepted yesterday.

TV Associated Erect Lisbon Alvaro Castro Castro

Air Mail Service to Iowa Cities Starts July 1

Daily transcontinental air mail will begin July 1 with Iowa City as the local hub. Mail to New York or San Francisco costs 16 cents per ounce, eight cents by air plus rail segments, with night flights continuing between New York and San Francisco. Air mail marked accordingly will be routed via Iowa City and then by air to its destination.

Wy Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Cities Washington Iowa City New York San Francisco Iowa Postal Department Cleveland Chicago Omaha Cheyenne Salt Lake City

State profits from gasoline sales in injunction suit

Sioux Falls June 27. The state earns a two cent profit on each gallon sold at retail and collects a two cent sale tax in addition, per the answer to an injunction suit filed in district court today challenging state gasoline sales.

Sioux Falls 8. D

United States Olympic team sweeps events at Chalons

Chalons June 27 The United States Olympic team swept the meet winning the 100 metre event and the concetto. Hart placed second and France was third with Mason City on the edge of the standings. Dubuque was chosen for next year’s Legion convention and Des Moines’ Hoff man was elected president over Woodbine’s May Pott and Bellevue’s Mrs. George Bentley after Mason City’s Mrs. C H McNider withdrew.

Chalons Memee United States Vmpie Tft Ioday Mate Hart France Direrd Mason City Doubuque American Legion Gaxilfirys al Ar. Hoffman Des Moines Mra May Pott Woodbine George Bentley Bellevue C. H. McNider Mason Ciyted

Hartgloggnitz Mine Disaster Claims Rescue Casualty

In Hartgloggnitz Vienna district a blast killed a rescuer and left thirty miners asphyxiated. Rescue attempts failed due to faulty gas masks, marking a tragic mine disaster on June 27.

Vienna Hartgloggnitz

Smith Awarded 55000 Verdict Against Illinois Central Railroad

Chicago jury grants J Smith of Davenport a 55000 verdict for the loss of his legs in a 1923 accident at Randolph Street Station. Smith, a yard clerk, was directing switches when a backing train ran over him.

Chicago Revert J. Smith Davenport Ilinois Central Railroad Smith Randolph Street Chieste

American Legion Auxiliary Holds Last Day Meeting for 1925 Officers

Mason Vy notes the American Legion auxiliary concluded its three day convention with plans to elect officers and choose a meeting place for 1925. The gathering occurred June 27 and included preliminary discussions and credential verifications.

Mason Vy Limerican Legion Auxiliary

Firpo Wills bout eyed for August at Boyle 30 acres

Trenton news reports a tentative August date for the Firpo versus Wills fight at Boyle 30 acres in Jersey City. The announcement came from State Boxing Commissioner Newton A Bugbee.

Trenton N. J Boyle Jersey City Newton A Bugbee

Prohibition Agents Seize Liquor in New York

Wayne B. Wheeler, general counsel for the Anti-Saloon League, said federal prohibition agents have wetted 5,200 cases of liquor 300 barrels of beer and 3,500 gallons of beverage alcohol in New York since delegates began arriving for the Democratic national convention.

New York Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League

Coast to coast flyer delayed by overhauling at Presidio

San Francisco report says Russell L. Maughan will postpone his return trip east to Monday due to the overhaul of his machine at the Presidio. The Bulletin also carries a light exchange about a lover and a missing clean pair of socks.

San Francisco Russell L. Maughan Coast To Coast Flyer Presidio Bulletin Sydney

Bitter Disappointment Elope Telegram Shocks Husband

A distressed husband reports receiving a telegram that reveals his wife has eloped. The message conveys deep sorrow and shock as the couple confronts unexpected marital news.

Tea consumption per capita in England tops nine pounds annually

England's population consumes about nine pounds of tea per person each year, indicating a high cultural reliance on the beverage. The figure reflects widespread daily use across regions and social groups.

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