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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
2
The New York market showed improved technical footing today with ample funds for stock market purposes at low rates. Oil, motor, metal, chemical and utility issues demonstrated group strength while demand remained brisk for Pittsburgh and West Virginia as they advanced three points. Call money opened at 3 percent before easing. the close was strong.
Omaha market notes show March department figures with 9,600 to 10,000 head on sale. Cattle receipts 700 with fed steers 9.25 to 10.25 per cwt and butcher cows 5.00 to 7.00. veal top 7.50. Sheep receipts 3,000 with lambs 25 to 80 cents higher and ewes up to 9.50. feeders steady. overall bulk ranges and tops listed for hogs and hog plumbing terms omitted.
The Chicago market shows mixed runs across grain and provisions with May and July futures listed for WHAAT corn rye oats lard ribs and bellies. Prices move within narrow ranges with several contracts posting fractional gains or losses and notable activity in May values for multiple items.
Wheat quotations list No 1 hard at 1.62. Mixed grades range from 1.00 to 1.11. Yellow and white corn values shown by grade. No 2 white at 3.14% and other white varieties around 1.06 to 1.12. Timothy and other seeds priced. rye and barley with limited sales.
Journal notes brisk cattle trades with steer bulk around 12.35 to 14.74 and cows and heifers at 2.60 to 4.00 per unit. Sheep show strong activity with lambs at 14.00 to 15.75 while ewes range 9.00 to 10.00, stockers and traders mixed.
Fragmentary record shows flight and payment entries with amounts 13.50 2.90 3.30 and names Timothy and Markft. Dates include March and September.
Flour prices in Minneapolis on March 20 show a 15 cent advance with family patents quoted at 8.75 to 9.15 per unit. Bran leads at 23.50, reflecting higher value for bran product.
New York sugar markets show raw sugar unsettled with spot Cuban at 4.74. Refined prices move to 6.20 for granulated and 6.00 for fee granulated amid ongoing adjustments.
Hog receipts 35 000 with prices down 15 to 26 cents from Thursday's lows. Weights and slaughter hogs varied from 11 to 14 plus dollars with several weight classes listed. Cattle receipts 2 000 with firm to higher bids for killing classes, hogs and sheep also reported with mixed demand. Livestock estimates for tomorrow forecast cattle 500 hogs 6 000 sheep 3 000.
Chicago and St Louis market notes show poultry values stabilizing with mixed cattle and butter prices. Live poultry and dressed poultry quotes appear alongside potato and egg figures, with regional variations and ongoing receipts tallies across markets.
Hast St Louisa March 20 Horses show strong demand with drafts at 150 to 200 dollars and eastern chunks 75 to 100 dollars. Choice southern horses 45 to 75 dollars. Mules priced by size from 80 to 225 dollars, 14.3 to 15.2 hands 80 to 135 dollars, up to 16 to 17 hands at 175 to 225 dollars.
Wheat No 1 hard 1.53 1.56 No 2 hard 1.5441 60 Corn No 2 white 1.07 No 3 yellow 1.05 1.06 Oats No 2 white 45144 46 No 3 white 44%
In New York on March 20 the closing prices for Liberty Bonds show U 8 bonds at 101.13 with 344s, First 448 at 101.19, Second 449 at 100.28, Third 44s at 101.15, Fourth 41 at 101.97, and U S Treasury 4s at 100.17 plus Treasury 44s at 104.424.
New York reports steady futures for Rio No 7 at 21 percent Santos No 4 at 26 percent with July at 18.30 and December at 16.80. Market watchers note little change as the session pauses.
The Rev and Mrs Owen Thomas arrived back at their Fontanelle home this morning after attending the White Glorine Ceremonial in town Tuesday evening.
Wheat prices climbed despite initial losses as Canada export prospects and southern crop fears drove a brisk rally. May futures rose to about 1.68 while July reached near 1.45. Corn and oats fluctuated with corn closing 1.17% and oats near 0.45% gains, while provisions reflected overall weak grain mood and hog market softness.
Mrs. R. M. Atchison of Cedar Rapids received a telegram stating her brother Ernest Bjick died in the Murphysboro tornado. He worked in the railroad shops destroyed in the disaster. whether his wife and two children died is not known. She will travel to Illinois and then to Murphysboro for the funeral with her husband’s parents.
Paris session erupts in free-for-all fist fights as Premier Herriot defends government religious charter policy. The disturbance begins after he says Christians may welcome pure Christianity but reject its banking influences. Deputies clash amid chaotic debate and officers restore order.
Des Moines Iowa March 20 J N Ding Darling the noted cartoonist is seriously ill at his home with appendicitis and influenza. Doctors said an operation would be performed unless unfavorable developments occur.
Delegates from every part of the state meet in Des Moines for permanent organizing of the Tourists Service Federation of Iowa. Governor Hammill will address the delegates on selling Iowa to the world through the new organization. Officers to be elected and plans formed for ongoing work.
Des Moines report says J. B. Mc Endree of Marshalltown IA was elected vice president of the Iowa Wholesale Egg Butter and Poultry Dealers association date yesterday. L. B. Havens of Sac City was named president. Mark A. Hagersick of Des Moines was selected secretary treasurer.
Des Moines March 20 James Risden head of the state bureau of criminal investigation supports universal fingerprinting. He expects eventual legislation but notes a bill is unlikely this session. He proposes school based prints to build a representative record and aid in amnesia cases and identifying accident victims.
A bank robbery at Farmers' bank in Steelville, Missouri, ended with two of five bandits killed, two wounded, and one captured after a citizens’ posse, warned of the plan, engaged the robbers in a pistol duel. One citizen was wounded.
Albert B Cummins said in Washington he will run for a United States Senate seat again in 1926 if his health allows. The Iowa politician indicated he plans to seek re election to succeed himself.
The report from the United States Department of Agriculture shows about 86,000,000 meat animals passed federal inspection last fiscal year, with a third of a million carcasses condemned. Tuberculosis led condemations, followed by hog cholera and pneumonia, peritonitis, and other ailments.
Mrs BE W Pease of Tingley returns home after a short visit. Mr and Mrs S S Staley and children arrive home this afternoon from Amarillo Texas and Clovis New Mexico, where they spent two weeks with relatives. Mrs Fred Cooper and son Richard also return to Conway after visiting Mrs Cooper's mother, Mrs Cynthia Coakley of 406 North Maple Street.
The Iowa senate returns to the gasoline tax issue with two reports on road funding. Senator Bowman urges his distribution plan favoring township and farm to market roads, backed by Farm Bureau endorsements, while Senator Shaff and Ellis defend the Bergman bill aiming to boost primary road funding and northern development.
In Des Moines the Iowa House passed Senator Baird’s bill 57 to 38 allowing cities and towns with waterworks to extend mains and levy assessments on privately owned property under charter, excluding Des Moines Sioux City Muscatine and Dubuque. Former Rep Gallagher addressed the chamber as the fortieth assembly adjourned to let committees finish bills.
John Haney left this morning for Omaha to attend to business interests and related affairs over the next few days.
The Missionary society of the Lutheran church met in the church basement and elected officers for the year: Mrs A A Christenson president, Mrs Frank S Miller vice president, Mrs August Swanson secretary and treasurer, and Mrs Robert Johns secretary of the Mission paper. A program followed with papers by Mrs Chas A Johnson on Home Missions and readings by Mrs M A Wilson and Mrs A A Christenson. A social hour and refreshments completed the gathering.
The Ladies Air Society of the Presbyterian church was entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs R C Thomson at her West Montgomery and Spruce Streets home. Fifty women attended and enjoyed games and music followed by refreshments served by the hostess and her committee.
Mrs. Coen’s mother Mrs. Edgar Howard of Columbus Neb attended a dinner at 1006 West Adams Street Tamia on Thursday evening. After dinner guests played bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs Howard, Mrs M J Howell and Wm H Owens.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Davenport hosted a 7 o'clock dinner at their home at 101 South Stone Street on Thursday evening. Following the meal the couple and guests spent time playing bridge.
Joy de Vee club members gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. BE E Faulk’s home 1105 West Adams. Mrs. R E Wolbert gave a reading, then cards where Mrs. Leon Abbott and Mrs. Ralph Graham won honors while Mrs. J F Sheppard received the guest prize. Guests included Mrs. H J Trusty and Mrs. J E Sheppard. Refreshments were served.
Mrs Carpenter hosted a small birthday event where she served light refreshments and a birthday cake adorned with 14 candles marking the occasion.
White Shrine No. 23 held a ceremonial hast evening at the Masonic Temple with a large class of candidates initiated. Mrs Grace Spracher deputy supreme worthy high priestess of Denison was prevented. A good attendance of town and out of town members attended. After initiatory work a lunch was served and the evening finished socially.
The guild of St. Pauls church was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. M A Renwis, 712 West Mills street, with over 20 members present. A social hour followed the regular business meeting.
Mrs I W Marr of Brooks celebrated her birthday at a 12 o clock luncheon hosted by Mrs Homer Petit of 230 Myrtle Street. Attending were Mrs Nettie Petit of Brooks and Mrs Arthur Plum of Logansport Ind.
Mr and Mrs Martin Comer announce the birth of a baby girl named Katherine Virginia at their home 803 East Irving. Warren Riggs of Kent passed through Creston en route to Omaha. M B Mitchell of Red Oak left Creston for Houston on business. Mrs Pat Overholer at 207 South Walnut is slightly improved after 18 days bed rest. Edith Barker of Iowa State Ames returns to Creston for club work. J J Hatech of Omaha visited Creston and returned home with Mr and Mrs Earl Hatch for a weekend. Fulton Stream and wife return from Long Beach California after ten weeks and Iowa picnic on Feb 28 with Creston friends.
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