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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1925

Page

2

Wall Street Stocks Rise Amid Outlook for Government Spending

York May 7 Stock prices advanced despite heavy selling after signs of rising money to four percent. Optimism grew on potential government expenditure, with utilities like Montana Power and Philadelphia Company gaining premiums while sugar prices rose. Grain and provisions in Chicago showed notable activity with May contracts around 2.67 to 3.12 for corn and other grains. futures for rye and oats fluctuated as traders priced in shifting demand.

York Wwneglom Adn Isaver Montana Power Gen Philadelphia Company Pacific Gas and Fleett United Railways Ineiter Gulf Shires Stet Punta Alegré

Grain prices at St Louis cash market May report

The St Louis cash grain notes show wheat prices for various grades with bids and bids quoted. Prices range from 1.83 to 1.85 for spring wheat, corn around 1.10 to 1.15, and mixed remarks about premiums and discounts for white and yellow varieties.

St Louis Wes Weleib Omatia

MORSE AND MULE MARKET REPORT

The market lists prices for draft horses and mules with values ranging from 45 to 200 dollars. Prices shown include western dairy mares and young stock with figures such as 150 200 and 125 190 for varying ages and sizes.

Chicago Livestock Market Report May 7

Hogs receipts 25 000 with prices up 20 to 40 cents led by underweight gains and inactive big packers. Cattle receipts 15 000 with steer prices mostly 25 cents lower and light yearlings steady. Sheep receipts 15 000 with fat lambs steady to weak and clippers highs around 14 dollars for lighter weights. Livestock estimates: hogs 16 000 sheep 11 000 cattle 3 000.

Mrs of Food California

PRODUCTION PRICES AND MARKETS ACROSS REGIONS

Chicago reports unsettled poultry prices with varied stock numbers and mixed potato, butter, and egg quotes across markets. New York and St Louis show steady to unchanged butter and poultry, with receipts and packing stock influencing price range.

JOSEPH LIVESTOCK SHOWS MODERATE HOG AND SHEEP MOVEMENT

Hogs receipts 2,400 with prices 11.60 top and 11.25 to 11.55 bulk. Cattle receipts 1,500 with steers 9.00 to 10.25 top 10.50, cows and heifers 8.50 to 10.25, calves 9.00. Sheep receipts 5,000 steady with lambs 14.00 to 15.50 and ewes 7.50 to 9.60.

St. Joseph

Flour Prices Rise in Minneapolis Market

In Minneapolis on May 7, flour and bran prices moved up. Family patent flour listed at 9.00 for 50 pounds, with bran priced at 25.00 per bag.

Minneapolis

Hay Prices Range Across Timothy Clover and Alfalfa

In Louis, May 7, market word lists price ranges for timothy and clover mixes and alfalfa. No 1 timothy sells between 20.60 and 21.00 per unit, No 1 light clover mixed between 17.00 and 19.00, No 1 heavy clover mixed between 13.00 and 14.00, and holes western alfalfa between 25.00 and 27.00.

Hay Louis Timothy

Toledo Seed Market Prices Report

Toledo on May 7 lists Clover seed cash price 16.00 and futures 13.50 for Oct 13.50 and 13.35 for Dee 3. Timothy seed cash 3.00 with Sept 3.60. The note records seed prices and months for potential buyers.

Toledo Clover Dee Timothy

Wheat and corn fall as crop hopes duel with gain in hog prices

Wheat prices eased in Chicago trading with May at 1.64 and July 1.53 as traders sold on expectations of a larger U S wheat area and possible crop reports. Corn and oats slipped modestly while hogs supported stronger provisions markets amid a mixed grain outlook.

Omaha Live Stock Market Report May 7 Hog Cattle Sheep Prices

Hogs receipts 9 500 with prices mostly 20 to 40 cents higher as demand remains slow for desirable butchers weights. Top hogs 11.65 with bulk 11.40 to 11.60. Cattle receipts 4 700 steady to firm with vealers and yearlings strong and stockers scarce. Sheep receipts 6 500 generally steady with fed wool lambs 14.50 to 15.50 and two California springers at 16.00.

Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept. of Agric United States Wisconsin Minensota Florida Spalding Albania Elhis New York Hennery Freight Express Omaha U. S Dept. of Agric Cirs California

Liberty Bonds Market Close Figures in New York

U S bonds closed with Liberty 8s at 100.31 First 4s at 102.1 Second 4 ½ at 101.8 Third 4s at 101.29 Fourth 4 ½ at 102.9 U S Treasury 4s at 101.21 and 4½s at 105.20 reflecting trading activity in New York on May 7.

New York U. S Liberty UV. S. Treasury

Coffee market update from New York trading floor

New York coffee market reports Rio No 7 1844 Santos No 4 22 percent. Futures show weakness with July at 14.40 and December at 12.84.

New York Rio Santos

World famous Houben invited for U S tour

Berlin reports Hubert Houben Germany’s star sprinter has accepted invitations from New York and Chicago athletic groups to tour the United States. He previously beat Charley Paddock in 1924 at Crefeld during a visit by the American Olympic squad.

Associated Press Berlin Hubert Houben Germany New York Chicago United States Crefeld Houben Charley Paddock

Missionary Convention Adjourns This Evening

Davenport Iowa May 7 The fifty fifth annual Iowa Christian Missionary society convention closes tonight at Drake University after a banquet for about 150 guests. Speakers include Rev George Purdy Rev George O Marsh and Prof Leger Huff with addresses by Rev A C Stowe and Rev J H Mohorter.

Associated Press Davenport Drake University Iowa Christian Missionary Society Women’s Missionary Society George Burns Des Moines J. C. Caldwer The Bible School of Drake George Purdy Christ J. H. Mohorter St. Louis United Christian Missionary Society J. T. Nichols Ada Scott HS. McWilliams Japan South America Vere Rogers C. C. McCaw Jamaica Philippine Islands A. N. Simpson Pleasant Ville University of Jesus

Socialists Protest Hindenburg Election in Berlin

Socialists filed an official protest against Field Marshal von Hindenburg's winner in Germany's presidential election. They alleges irregularities and seek an injunction due to claims of coercion and rapid inauguration date May 12. The protest cites Vorwaert indicating localities where every vote favored Hindenburg amid nationalists' dismissal of fraud claims.

the Associates Press Berlin Field Marshal von Hindenburg Germany Election Commission Vorwaert

Nurmi’s manager refuses statement on Drake relay dispute

Hugo Quist, Nurmi’s manager, declines comment on alleged excessive fees for Nurmi and Ritola at Drake relays. Wilson claims $1000 for Nurmi and $500 for Ritola, with Rubien in New York holding Wilson’s affidavit. The party plans to travel aboard the Twentieth Century Limited at 12:40 p.m.

Chicago Hugo Quist Paavo Nurmi Pacific Coast Kenneth L. Wilson Drake University Drake Nurmi Willie Ritola Wilso Quist Ritola Frederick W. Rubien New York Rubien Wilson Willie Plant Walker Feu Twentieth Century Limited

Burning Cross Fires and Alarm at Clinton Park

Three burning crosses appeared in Clinton last night provoking a fire alarm and extinguishing crews. Demonstrations accompanied one cross erected in a wooded park in the western section amid reactions linking the act to a Ku Klux Klan display and a report by FE P McNaught on local morality.

Associated Press Clinton FE. P. McNaught Iowa

Weather Delays Amundsen North Pole Flight Attempt

Reports from New York and Oslo indicate Captain Roald Amundsen faces bad weather as two planes prepare to depart Kings Bay Spitzbergen for the northern archipelago. The auxiliary ship Farm has reached Zala Bay, indicating a potential start point for the flight despite cloudy snowy conditions.

Associated Press New York Roald Amundsen North Pole Kings Bay Spitzbergen Oslo Norway the Shipping Gazette Amundsen North Pole Zala_ bay Dane's Island

Girls Yell Fire Then Rob Cash Register

Denver police seek two young Black girls who entered a Denver grocery and claimed a fire alarm to distract the grocer. They fled with $8 from the cash register after shouting Your barn's on fire as they ran to the back. The incident occurred yesterday evening at L. M. McCarthy's store. The girls are described as not more than 10 years old.

Associated Press Denver Colo L. M. McCarthy McCarthy

Physicians Skeptical On Gland Medicines at Congress

In Washington on May 7 skeptical views dominated the concluding session of the congress of American physicians and surgeons. Speakers challenged the efficacy of gland medicines with new exceptions noting they were valueless and that the public had been humbugged by claims of gland transplantation. Dr. William Mayo of Rochester Minnesota, president of the Congress, addressed the assembly.

The Associated Press Washington Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons William Mayo Rochester Mion Congress

Photographs Transmitted From Honolulu to New York in Twenty Minutes

Photographs sent from Honolulu to New York in twenty minutes marked a historic air transmission. The seven images depicted persons and events linked to the sham warfare exercise conducted by the U S army and navy near Hawaii. The 5,060 mile path used three telegraph wires and two wireless jumps.

Associated Press New York Honolulu United States Army Navy Hawaii

Masons To Launch Battle Against Bogus Bodies

New York May 7 state grand lodge of Masons will file legal action to curb bogus Masonic bodies. A measure to make it a punishable offense to counterfeit Masonic degrees will be sought in the next legislature. A committee reported many people have been duped by spurious organizations claiming to be Masonic.

New York Grand Lodge of Masons

Multiple Briefs Report Crime Sorrow and Tragedy

Jack Daly, arrested for annoying a woman, was moved by U S marshal to Dubuque to face a mail obscenity charge. Lusitania memorial services mark 10th anniversary in New York Town Hall with 1198 dead including 124 Americans. G W Myers, Prescott school principal for 20 years, died by drinking poison at home. In Pinerola Italy, Princess Yolanda’s newborn son died on May 1.

Muquoketala Jack Daly Dubuque United States New York Kansas City G. W. Myers Prescott Merc Pinerola Italy Yolanda Calvi de Bergolo

Array of Local For Sale Notices From Prairie County

A long list of sale notices includes furniture and stoves from Candy Land at 108 North Maple, various farm goods such as eggs, beans, and early Ohio potatoes, seed corn, and poultry stock. Cars including a 1922 Ford roadster, a 1919 Ford touring, and a 1920 Oakland touring are marketed with terms available. Several house and property listings appear near Creston and Kent with contact details for John F. Golden, Mrs. Worsley, and T. M. Hayden among others.

Candy Land Dufold Ohio FF W Worsley Kent Rhode Island Ernest Johnson Shannon City John Miller Corning Prescott G. C. Hardman

For Rent Instant Listings In A City Ad Bloc

Multiple rental notices and addresses appear for furnished and unfurnished rooms houses and garages. Entries include 503 West Summit 509 West Jefferson Street 906 North Cherry Street 208 South Birch and 906 North Cherry Street with phone numbers and references to gas lights pavement water or bath facilities.

Furniaaed West Summit Geo A. Ide & Seon West Jefferson St South Birch North Cherry Street Chas. Henson North School Goodsell & Goodsell Farmers & Merchants Bank

Lost Geld wrist watch and bracelet in area

Notice seeks finder to return a Geld wrist watch and bracelet. Call B. Huhn at the listed contact.

B. Huhn

Mrs Ben Coan Carpet and Rug Weaving Notice

Mrs Ben Coan announces sale of property listed under first mortgages. Details show addresses and amounts including 200.00 1000.00 1200.00. City property referenced with H T Scurr connected to the notice.

Ben Coan N. Cherry St H. T. Scurr

Fishermen Urged to Obtain Summit Lake Ecard

Notice asks fishermen to see Secretary Oscar Danielson to obtain an ecard before fishing at Summit Lake. He is the contact for the permit, with instructions to complete the registration for access.

Summit Lake Oscar Danielson

Uncle Joe Cannon Celebrates Birthday

Danville May 7 Uncle Joe Cannon former speaker of the house is 89 today. He spent the day quietly with family reading telegrams from all sections of the country. He received Lieut Jack Harding and Lowell Thomas a visit this morning and declined to comment on politics while praising President Coolidge's good hard common sense.

Danville Til Joe” Cannon House of Representatives Jack Harding World Flyer Lowell Thomas World Flight Cannon Coolidge

For Sale Classified Items From Creston Area

A collection of sale notices lists gas stoves, an ivory reed baby buggy, a 1924 Ford touring, a Chevrolet coupe late 1923, Manhattan showcases, five room houses, a seven room house near McKinley Park, and rental details. Listings include contact names, addresses, and prices.

Creston Buick Sales Co Manhattan F. W. Woolworth Co Chas Lester

Wanted items and notices dominate local classifieds

A garbled collection of classified notices lists WANTED farm loans at 6 percent for Adam Pickett, WANTED roomers and boarders at 12 North Vine, WANTED wallpaper cleaning by G Schoonover with phone 227, WANTED abstracts via Fidelity Abstract & Loan with J W Richardson president, WANTED wallpaper cleaning by veteran Michael, WANTED real estate and insurance services by J T Long, WANTED Richards Rheumatic remedy sale with Newcomb & Matthews, WANTED to borrow 4000 and 5000 for two modern bungalows on pavement with John F Golden listed at First National Bank building phone 672 or 704.

West End John F. Golden Nat'l. Bank New High School Creston Nat'l Bank Poland Farrow Ohio T. M. Hayden Iowa Dougherty West Adams St. L Hurlburt First Nat'l Bank North Vine Streets G. Schoonover Fidelity Abstract & Loan “Company J. W. Richardson W. C. Bickel J. T. Long Agnew Newcomb & Matthews

Special Mothers Day Box Candy at Boyce's Candy Land

A local shop promotes Special Mothers Day Box Candy at Boyce's Candy Land. The offering highlights gift boxes and assorted sweets aimed at celebrating mothers.

Boyce’s Candy Land

College Baseball Scores and Local News Digest

Syracuse defeats Army 4 1 Yale tops Brown 7 6 Boston over Villanova 8 4 Chicago beats Illinois 5 4 Fordham down Princeton 5 2 Iowa State Teachers win 6 2 over Dubuque U Oklahoma 20 1 Aggies 1 Local notes list several residents including Fred Childs, Mrs J A Gridley seriously ill, Frank Rhodes and Bergman of Omaha visiting for business, Matt Leuck and others in town for errands and social visits, with travel plans and family news.

Thy Associated Press Syracuse Army Yale Brown Boston Villa Nova Chicago Illinois Fordham Princeton Iowa State Teachers Dubuque U U. of Oklahoma Bergman Omaha Matt Leuck Des Molten Harry Harbour Greenfield William Noonan Des Moines George M. Jones Mr. Jones Roper Brothers Jewelry Etdre W. N. Bristow Betty Mae Pacific Junction Brostow Marie Kern

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Wall Street Chicago Grain & Provisions Witte Ryo Mowgr Cash Market Report Red River Springs T. Joseph Livestock Board of Trade Eavy Kansas Omaha Livestock Liberty Bonds Peoria Frank McGee Terre Haute Ty Cobb Salt Lake City Pete Schneider Vernon Towa City John Dorsey Hawkeye Net Michigan Madison Badgers Stanislaus Zbyezko Dick Daviscourt Wichita Kan Zbyczko Hindenburg Amundsen Masons Ford Oakland H. Hood & Co West Montgomery First National Bank Nebraska Farm Platte Valley R.R. Town L. B Bridgeport Neb Uncle Joe” Cannon Mary A. Brown Cromwell McKinley Park Rome D. M. McMaster Choice Farm Loane Adam Pickett Fred Childs Lenox J. A. Gridley Sumner Avenue Frank Rhodes
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