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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1925

Page

3

Wall Street Stocks Lifted by Speculative Wave in Early Trade

The morning market showed a speculative tilt with rail and equipment stocks leading. Mack Trucks rose to 183 before profit taking, Maxwell Fuel atoll reaching a record, and Pierce Arrow preferred hitting a yearly high as crude price increases and refinery rumors spurred new buying. Wabash strength grew on talk of a Scree system tie, and New Call money moved to 3 percent as the session closed strong.

Maxwell FE Atloi Pierce Arrow Pennsylvania Crete

Omaha Livestock Prices Mixed Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Omaha market report indicates hog receipts 10,000 with steady to lower prices. hogs mostly 12.00 to 12.25, top 12.25. Cattle receipts 7,500 with slow trade, prices generally 9.00 to 10.25 for feeders and steer cattle, bulls steady to strong. Sheep receipts 6,000 with lambs 25 to 0c lower, best wool lambs around 12.25, ewes to 7.50, spring lambs softer.

Omaha Livestock Omaha U. S. Dept. of Agric Clower Teady Wieady

St Joseph Livestock Market Report May 19

Jogs receipts 6000 steady to higher at opening, later down 10 cents. top 12.35, bulk 12.00 to 12.25. Cattle receipts 2200 slow, trends lower. steers 19.00 top 10.59, cows and heifers 3.25 to 10.00, calves 9.60, feeders 8.00. Sheep receipts 6500 slow, lambs 13.50 to 15.00, ewes 9.26.

ST. Joseph

Market Report Omaha Grain Prices May 1

Wheat prices show No 1 FP at 1.66 and No 2 wild at 1.54 with mixed at 1.63. Corn futures for November hover around 1.97 for white and 1.69 for yellow grades. Oats list No 2 white at 0.45 and No 3 white at 0.44.

Omaha

Chicago live stock market report shows varied hog and cattle trading

Hogs receipts 14,000 with mixed results as lightweight and underweight hogs rise up to 40 cents while heavier lots move slowly. Cattle receipts 16,000 with steers and yearlings uneven but mostly steady to 15 cents higher. fat cows weaker. Sheep receipts 19,000 with opening fully steady and light demand. Official tomorrow totals: hogs 20,000. cattle 36,000. sheep 12,000.

Chicago U. S. Dept. of Agric Inter California

Chicago Market Reports for Poultry and Produce

May 19 market notes show alive unsettled poultry prices with fowls roosters and turkeys listed. Potatoes receipts and prices across regions including Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan with mixed sack and bulk rates. Butter and eggs yield lower values with creamery standards and firsts noted and storage costs listed.

Chicago Durka Reese United States Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan Alabama Louisiana Bliss

Wheat and corn futures fluctuate on Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago Board of Trade reports mixed wheat futures with May and July showing gains and losses amid Liverpool price shifts and domestic crop prospects. Corn turns easy on warm weather then firm as wheat strengthens. oats follow. lard weak while other provisions hold.

Chicago Liverpool Atlantic United States Cor Oata

Chicago Cash Grain Prices May 19

Market report lists grain and related commodities prices from Chicago for May 19. Wheat values span No 2 red through No 4 hard with mixed numbers and implied fractions. Oats and white varieties show a range of bids, while rye barley timothy and clover seeds also appear with quoted figures. Lard ribs bellies are included with respective price points.

Grain price notices from St. Louis market report

The St. Louis cash grain page lists futures style quotes for Wheat No. 2 at 1.68, No. 1 hard at 1.68, Corn mixed quotes with No. 3 at 1.11 and No. 2 white at 1.14, No. 3 white at 1.12, No. 2 yellow at 1.15, No. 3 yellow at 1.10. Oats No. 2 white at 47 to 48 and No. White at 46.

ChicaGo Iorn

Market report shows dairy creamery receipts and poultry prices

New York totals 21 582 creamery receipts and 56 545 irregular eggs. poultry items list stays by freight and express with broilers fowls and roosters priced per category. Butter creamery prices in Kansas and potatoes in Red Silver Ohios noted with unchanged ranges.

New York Traight Kansas Wty

Market Rates From St Louis on Various Poultry and Eggs

In St Louis on May 19 market figures show hens at 22 percent, springs 42, young turkeys 29, ducks 17, geese 10. Butter 42, eggs 29.

Horton Rene Srenecains Aenee Neeme Renee Ners St. Louis

Toledo Seed Market Report Cites Grain Prices

The Toledo market on May 19 lists Clover seed Med at 15.00 with a bid of 13.15 and Oct dates 13.25, Der. 13.15. Timothy seed trades cash at 4.15 with Sept 3.55 bid.

Toledo Clover Seed Med Timothy Seed

Flour price and packaging details in Minneapolis shipment

Minneapolis market note shows flour priced at 10 lower in carload lots with family patents quoted at 9.1049.20 per barrel inside 98 pound cotton sacks. Shipment costs listed as 0.455 barrels for bran at 27.00.

Minneapolis

Sugar prices ease in New York market May 19

Raw sugar declines across Cuban Porto Rican and Philippine basis prices 4.50 4.27 with refined sugar steady near 5.60 5.70 for granulated lines.

New York Porto Rican Philippines

Hay Prices Listed by St Louis Firm

In St Louis on May 19 the hay firm posted prices for timothy and clover mixes, with No 2 timothy at 15 to 18 dollars, No 2 light clover mixed at 14 to 17 dollars, No 2 heavy clover mixed at 13 to 14 dollars, and choice western alfalfa at 28 to 29 dollars.

St. Louis Hay

Horse and Mule Market Prices in Louis

In Louis on May 19 a horse sale shows choice drafts selling up to 200 dollars and good eastern chunks up to 100 dollars. Northern and southern horses fetch 45 to 75 dollars. Mules for 16 to 17 hands bring 175 to 225 dollars, 15 to 16.2 hands 125 to 190 dollars, and 14.3 to 15.2 hands 60 to 109 dollars.

Louis Chhoice Southern

Liberty bonds closing quotes from New York market

Liberty bonds in New York on May 19 reported closing prices: Liberty 34s at 101. First 44 at 102.9, Second 4s at 101.18, Third 4 at 101.28, Fourth 448 at 112.17, U. S. Government 48 at 102.11, U.S. Treasury 4345 at 106.6.

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

Coffee Market Report Mixed for Rio and Santos Futures

New York May 19. Coffee Rio No 7 17346 Santos No 4 21 percent. Futures show irregular activity with July at 15 and 24 cents, December at 13 and 55.

New York Rio Santos

Card Party Invitation From Pine Street Hall

Miss Jessie McGraw and Miss Nelle Callahan return from Des Moines to announce a K of C card party at Pine Street hall on Wednesday night. Guests may form their own tables with pivot option. Four grand prizes await each table. party runs from 7:30 to 10:20. Tickets 50 cents.

Jessie McGraw Nelle Callahan Des Moines K. of CC Pine St Ady

Rain Increases Hirest Hazard

San Francisco reports heavy spring rains raise forest fire risk despite temporary relief during precipitation. Northern California’s lush grasses risk dry season spikes while Southern California faces drought perils. Government spending reached 991000 dollars last year with 2657 fires, 51 percent man made. The forest service plans expanded airplane use with 50000 dollars and new equipment including pumps and flame throwers, plus 90 lookout stations to boost detection and response.

Associated Press San Francisco Paul G. Redington United States California Redington Forest Service Oregon Montana Air Service Army

Judge Overrules Murphy's Plea

Dennis J. Murphy Waukon lawyer and financier faces indictments for forgery and larceny by embezzlement. The court overruled a motion to set aside pleas of not guilty as defense seeks to challenge jurisdiction. Alienists may testify as observers and witnesses in the trial.

Associated Press Cresco, Ja Dennis J. Murphy Waukon Murphy Iowa City State Hospital Allamakee County State Hospital For Independence Minneapolis State Hospital R. A. Stewart Independence Hospital State Hospital For the Insane

Allamakee Jury Hears Mental Condition Case

In Cresco on May 19 the district court began drawing a jury to assess Dennis J. Murphy's mental condition. Judge Cooney overruled a defense motion claiming no jurisdiction after Murphy was adjudged insane. The note forging allegations involved Mrs. J McGinnis and T W Brennan from Allamakee residents, with a $500 note sold to a New Albin bank via endorsement.

Cresco Dennis J. Murphy District Court Cooney Murphy

Archers Prepare for National Tournament in Rome New York

Rome N Y May 19 This small city known for archery hosts the 45th National Archery Association tournament to be held August 18 19 20 and 21 A P Knight Sr president has ordered 20 targets for 80 archers Rudolph Lagai the 17 year old Rome boy draws national interest after wins at Rye N Y and Deerfield Mass where he showed skill beyond his years Women archers entering include Dorothy D Smith H L Bailey E W Frentz and Stella Ives among rivals for national honors in a field that grows yearly.

Associated Press Rome N. Y Mohawk Valley National Archery Association A. P. Knight Sr National Association Rudolph Lagai Eastern Archery Association Rye R. P. Elmer Wayne, Pa Lagai Deerfield Mass James S. Jiles Pittsburg Dorothy D. Smith Newton Center H. L. Bailey Elizabeth N. J E. W. Frentz Melrose Stella Ives Boston

Artificial Wells To Save Minnehaha Falls Flow

Minnehaha Falls in Minnesota faces reduced water flow due to drought. The park board plans to drill an 800 foot well in Minnehaha Creek to access a flowing source or install a pump if needed. If one well suffices, no further drilling is planned. otherwise additional wells will be sunk. Work should finish by mid summer.

Presa Minneapolis Minnehaha Falls Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Board of Park Commissioners Minnehaha Creek Theodore Wirth Park Board Wirth

Rigsby signed by Dubuque in Mississippi Valley league

Harry Rigsby a Rockford, Illinois catcher who played for Decatur last year in the Three-Eye League has signed with Dubuque in the Mississippi Valley league. Iowa City's tennis squad heads to Evans ton to face Northwestern and then compete in the Big Ten meet. Glenna Collett wins the Ladies Open at Troon defeating M R Cox five up and three to play. Mrs K C Allen defeats H R Ellison two up and one to play.

Associated Press Dubuque, Ja Harry Rigsby Rockford Decatur Dubuque Iowa City Iowa Evanston Northwestern Dorsey Swartz Lutz Swanson Chicago Troon Scotland Glenna Collett M. R. Cox Collett K. C. Allen Winnipeg H. R. Ellison Boston

Fields Return After Omaha Visit

Mr and Mrs G M Fields of Omaha have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles McColl at 1406 Higbee street.

G. M. Fields Omaha Charles McColl Higbee Street

Clergy pair arrives for Creston conference

Rev. W. K. Williams of Marshalltown and Rev. B. F. Martin of Davenport have arrived in Creston to attend the Congregational conference. They will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Lainson of Hotel Sidney during their stay.

W. K. Williams Marshalltown B. F. Martin Davenport Creston E. C. Lainson Hotel Sidney

Sixteen Club Entertained at Mrs Morin Home

Mrs John Morin hosted the Sixteen club at 310 South Birch street Monday afternoon. Bridge was played with Mrs James Mackin winning honors and Mrs Ed Peak taking consolation. Refreshments were served at five.

John Morin South Birch Street James Mackin Ed Peak

Mrs Porter Hosts Duplicate Bridge at West Adams Home

Mrs Mary Porter of 809 West Adams street entertained members of the Duplicate Bridge club on Monday afternoon. The gathering centered on playing bridge throughout the afternoon.

Duplicate Bridge Club Mary Porter West Adams Street Duplicate Bridge

Announcement of Harriett Goodsell and Herbert Rauch Wedding

The forthcoming marriage of Miss Harriett Goodsell daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Goodsell to Herbert Rauch of Los Angeles was announced at an E F M club party on Monday evening. The wedding is set for June 11 in Los Angeles where the couple will reside. The evening featured bridge with Mrs J W Halden as high scorer and Miss Loretta Cusack as low.

Harriett Goodsell J. W. Goodsell Herbert Rauch Los Angeles E EF. M. Club J. W. Halden Mias Lorretta Cusack

Marshals Report Smuggling Gasoline In Davenport

State Treasurer R B E Johnson said after returning from Davenport that gas marshals report about 3500 gallons smuggled into town since the tax law began April 16. They seized some 500 car numbers and noted many vehicles bought 10 to 15 gallons, with losses in tax revenue likely amounting to several thousand dollars.

Associated Pressy Des Moines R. B E. Johnson Davenport Rock Island Free Bridge Johnson

Senator Albert Cummins Stricken by Bronchitis Attack

Des Moines I a May 19 Senator Albert B Cummins suffers bronchitis and laryngitis after returning from Sioux City where he spoke to the Traffic club. A physician was summoned as his condition prompted concern though no alarming symptoms were reported today. He has just passed his seventy fifth birthday.

Associated Press Des Moines Albert B. Cummins Cummins Sioux City

Cedar Rapids Raises Teacher Pay Five-Year Veterans

The Cedar Rapids board of education voted last night to give teachers with five years’ service a $10 monthly raise, raising the top wage to $154 monthly. The increase applies to 90 percent efficient staff meeting board standards. E R Moore opposed what he called cafeteria education and summer school training.

Associated Press Cedar Rapids Board of Education E. R. Moore

One Killed Two Injured In Auto Crash In Keokuk

May 19 in Keokuk Iowa Carroll Olson 36 was killed when an auto skid against a bank flipped three times. Two companions Harry Reynolds and Ben McCutchen were seriously injured. Reynolds drove the car. Olson was a World War II veteran with the eighty eighth division.

Keokuk Carroll Olson Harry Reynolds Ben McCutchen Reynolds Olson Eighty Eighth

Means Seeks Immediate Start of Prison Term

Gaston B. Means, a central figure in the Daugherty investigation and long involved in court actions, surrendered to the District of Columbia supreme court and requested permission to begin a two year prison term immediately.

Washington Gaston B. Means Daugherty District of Columbia Supreme Court

Traffic turning by intuition noted in Times Union

A Rochester Times-Union quip about a woman’s guidance in traffic contrasts with a Detroit News report of a Missouri man shot as he reached for his hip pocket. The Detroit story hints the shooter might plead self defense.

Rochester Times-Union Missouri Detroit News

In Memoriam Mrs Sylvenia Carver and Mr Sam Broang

Obituaries for Sylvenia Carver born 1860 in Madison Wisconsin died 1925 in Creston Iowa and for Sam Broang born 1854 in Broby Smaland Sweden died 1925 in Creston Iowa. Carver widow of Herman C. Carver mother Esther Waggoner survives with sibling W. E. Benedict. Broang railroad engineer married to Albertina Swanson with daughters Esther and Emma. Both buried in local cemeteries. both noted for Christian faith and long service.

Sylvenia Carver Sylvaia Benedict James H. Benedict Madison Wis Creston Iowa Setergren and Smith Red Oak Ira M. Carney The Christian Church Evergreen Cemetery Herman C. Carver Carver Plaine Washington Denver Colo Esther Waggoner W. E. Benedict Dallas Texas Sam Magnus Broang Broby Smaland Sweden Vine Street America Chicago Aurora Lutheran Church of Sweden

My Wife and I at Strand Theatre Delivers Father Son Triangle

Warner classic on the Strand screens My Wife and I starring Huntly Gordon as Bearden Sr and John Marron as Bearden Jr The plot centers on a father and son in rivalry over Betty Constance Bennett Irene Rich plays the mother and wife The film adapts Harriet Beecher Stowe with direction by Millard Webb and screenplay by Julien Josephson

Warner Strand Theatre Borden, Sr Borden Huntly Gordon John Marron New York Betty Constance Bennett Bearden, Sr Irene Rich Harriet Beecher Stowe Julien Josephson Millard Webb

Catholic Daughters of America meet in Dubuque

In Dubuque on May 19 the biennial state convention of the Catholic Daughters of America will close at 4 o clock with the election of officers. Five hundred women attended the banquet last night and delegates will be entertained with a dance tonight.

Dubuque the Catholic, Daughters of America

Automobile accident victim from Leon dies in Emmisburg

Arthur Hale age thirty of Leon Iowa died in Emmisburg after his car overturned pinning him beneath it for two hours. He worked for a steel firm constructing a water tank near Plover Iowa. His cries drew a nearby family's attention.

Emmisburg Arthur Hale Leon Plover

Dempsey and Bride Arrive in Paris from London

Paris reports heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and his new wife arrived from London today. He reportedly endured seasickness during a rough crossing of the English Channel as the couple traveled.

Paris Jack Dempsey London

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