Wall Street Stocks Steady Uptrend Amid Irregular Trading
May 21 reports show an overall upward stock trend driven by public utility rallies. West Penn Power rose 9 percent and Havana Electric Railway gained 8 points while Baldwin Locomotive moved above 117 on rail equipment optimism. Meanwhile American Can Famous Players Columbia Gas Utah Securities and Willys Overland declined, with Jersey Central advancing and merger rails like Wheeling Lake Erie and Rock Island attracting buyers. First hour trading surpassed 600000 shares as call money stood at 3 percent. Closing was firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West Penn Power
Havana
Utah Securities
Willys-Overland
Jersey Centm
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Rock Island
Call
Omaha Livestock Prices May 21
Hogs receipts 10,000 uneven with a full advance 25 to 50 cents. hogs mix 11.50 to 12.00 long weights and top at 12.05. Cattle receipts 3,300 with fed steers steady to strong and ranges about 9.00 to 10.25, veals steady, cows 5.25 to 7.00. Sheep receipts 6,000 slow to steady with lambs around 12.50 to 14.35 and ewes 4.50 to 7.25. Top values noted for various categories.
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Omaha Livestock
Omaha
U. S
Bologna
Grain Prices From Omaha Market Report
Omaha cash grain shows wheat No 1 hard at 1.66 and No 3 hard at 1.56. Corn ratings list No 1 yellow at 1.09 and No 2 yellow at 1.08 to 1.09. Date No 2 white 1.5 and No 3 white 0.44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Chicago Livestock Market Report May 21
Hogs receipts 30,000 with steady then higher prices 12.05 to 12.50 for various weights. sow and porker prices listed. Cattle receipts 12,000 with steers and yearlings selling around 9.50 and up. light yearlings and heifers active. fat cows slow. Sheep receipts 11,000 with Calif. springers strong to high, fat natives 14.50 to 15.50, clipped lambs bearish. Tomorrow’s estimates: hogs 22,000 cattle 2,000 sheep 7,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
U. S
California
Poultry and Produce Prices Reported in Chicago Market
Chicago May 21 poultry and produce prices show alive lower fowls at 24 to 25 40 for broilers and 44 for roosters. Butter and eggs mixed with higher butter creamery and higher egg prices. receipts of 25 962 cases for eggs and various grades listed.
New York May 21 Market Report Butter and Eggs Steady
May 21 updates show Butter Easy receipts 16 219 with creamery higher than extras 4114 477 and 92 score 41, firsts 39 40 percent. Eyes-Firmer receipts 40 619 with fresh gathered firsts 33 33 percent and 34 percent storage packed. Pacific coast whites extras 41 42. Cheese Firm receipts 103 14 cents per pound. Live Poultry Firm broilers by freight 38 50 by express 38 55 fowls by freight and express 28. Dressed Poultry Weak chickens 33 42 fowls 20 31. Kansas City notes Butter Creamery unchanged 44 45 packings unchanged 20. Eggs unchanged firsts 27 14 selected 33 44 Poultry unchanged roosters 11 hens 20 broilers 40. Potatoes unchanged Red River Chips 1 25 1 50. St Louis May 21 Fowls 21 ½ Springs 42 turkeys young 29 ducks 17 18 geese 8. Butter 41 14 Eggs 29.
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Chicago
United States
Wisconsin
Michigan
Alabama
Louisiana
Bliss
New York
Pacific Coast
Freight
Express
Kansas City
Red River
Sugar prices rise as raw sugar tops base level
New York on May 21 reports raw sugar at 132 cents above the 4.30 base with duty paid. Refined sugar remains steady at 5.50 to 5.7 cents for granulated.
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New York
Toledo Seed Market Prices Report
Toledo on May 21 lists Clover seed cash prices at 15.00 for May, 13.75 for October, and 13.66 for December. Timothy seed shows cash 3.15 with 3.55 for September, followed by a bid.
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Toledo
Timothy
Coffee and flour price roundup from New York and Minneapolis
Coffee market shows Rio No 7 at 19 percent Santos No 4 at 23 percent with futures steady near July 17.52 and December 15.60. Minneapolis reports flour unchanged with 7 to 10 cent increases in carload lots, patent family flour quoted 9.20 to 9.50 in eight pound sacks, bran 27.50 to 28.00.
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New York
Rio No
Santos No
Minneapolis
Wheat and corn swing in Kansas and Chicago markets
The Chicago Board of Trade reports price declines in wheat after early gains as western Kansas yields May reach 30 bushels per acre. Wheat futures closed 1.5 to 2 percent lower. corn remained unsettled with slight declines. provisions firming but overall weak session.
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Kangsig
Kansas
Chicago cash grain price report May 21 Wheat and grain values
Chicago cash grain market reports No 2 hard wheat at 1 69 to 1 70. Corn values range from 1 07 to 1 17 with various mixed and yellow grades. Oats quoted from 43 to 48 cents, clover seed 17 to 25, timothy seed 5 75 to 6 75, lard ribs bellies quoted at 15 82 to 20 12. Rye and barley unavailable.
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Chicago
Sea É & Provisions
Tan
St Joseph Livestock Prices Reported for May 21
Hogs receipts 5,000 with prices 5 to 15 cents higher, top 11.85 and bulk 11.66 to 11.85. Cattle receipts 1,300 generally steady with steers 8.75 to 10.00, top 10.75. cows and heifers 3.50 to 10.00. calves 4.50 to 9.00. stockers and feeders 5.00 to 8.00. Sheep receipts 3,000 steady with lambs 13.50 to 15.25 and ewes 7.00 to 9.00.
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ST. Joseph
Horse and mule market prices at East St. Louis sale
East St Louis on May 21 reports horse prices from drafts to southern types and mule values across sizes. Draft horses bring 150 to 200 dollars, eastern chunks 75 to 100, southern horses 45 to 75. Mules 16 to 17 hands 175 to 225, 15 to 16.2 hands 125 to 190, 14.3 to 15.2 hands 60 to 100.
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East St. Louis
Market Report St Louis Cash Grain Prices May 21
The St Louis cash grain page lists prices for Wheat No 2 red and No 2 hard alongside Corn No 2 mixed and white varieties with bids around 1.12 to 1.96. Oats show positions for No 2 white and No 3 white near 48 to 47 percent.
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ST. Louis
Hay Prices Listed By Timbers and Forage Types
St. Louisa May 21 hay firm quotes timothy No 1 at 15.00 18.00 and No 2 light glover mixed at 14.00 17.00 with No 2 heavy clover mixed 13.00 14.00 and choice western alfalfa 28.00 29.00.
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St. Louisa
Hay
Timothy
Liberty Bonds Market Closing Figures May 21
U S bonds closed with Liberty 344s at 101.2 First 449 at 102.7 Second 44s at 101.18 Third 4s at 101.29 Fourth 4s at 102.18 U S Treasury 4s at 102.15 U S Treasury 44s at 106.10
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Liberty Bonds
New York
U.S
Liberty
U. S. Treasury
Local residents make short Cedar Creston visits and trips
George B Arnold of St Joseph Missouri arrived in Creston Wednesday evening for a brief business visit. George Francis Martin Jr and his sister Catherine left for Marysville Missouri to spend the weekend with their grandmother John Mahoney. Mrs J L Waterman of Glenwood returned home after attending the Congregational conference of Iowa. Mr and Mrs Will Addison Miss Mary Peckham and Dr and Mrs R H Gregory spent Wednesday shopping and visiting. Mr and Mrs G C Ginn of Conway returned home after visiting the H E Davey home. W T Beckett who spent the past five weeks with his daughter Mrs Davey accompanied them home. Mr and Mrs EB Thomas of Corning, visiting Winterset relatives, passed through Creston en route home with Pearl Rose and Dwight Casper.
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George Francis Martin, Jr
Catherine
Marysville
John Mahoney
J. L. Waterman
Glenwood
Congregational Conference of
Iowa
Will Addison
Mary Peckham
R. H. Gregory
G. C. Ginn
Conway
H. E. Davey
W. T. Beckett
Mrs. Davey
EB. E. Thomas
Corning
Winterset
Creston
Pearl Rose
Dwight Casper
Dinner Honors Eloise and Ruth Singleterry Ahead of Portland Farewell
A 6 o'clock dinner was hosted Wednesday evening at the home of Loleta and Dwight Smith to honor Eloise and Ruth Singleterry who soon depart for Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loleta
Dwight Smith
Eloise
Ruth Singleterry
Portland
Oregon
Davis Hosts Allies for 7 O'clock Dinner Evening
Dr and Mrs Fred M Davis of 12 North Sycamore Street entertained the Allies at a dinner Wednesday evening. After dinner the guests played cards at the Davis home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Davis
North
Sycamore Street
Eve Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Arley Martin
Mr and Mrs Arley Martin of North Cherry street entertained friends on Wednesday with an evening of five hundred. Mrs Raymond Ballreich won high score and Harold Vanderlinden had the low score as refreshments ended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arley Martin
North Cherry Street
Raymond Ballreich
Harold Vanderlinden
G Y P Club Sees Lincoln Girls Honor Mary Ella Pierce
The G Y P Club of Lincoln school held its final meeting at McKinley Park after school on Wednesday. Members presented Mary Ella Pierce with a souvenir spoon to remember the G Y P's as she prepares to move to Ransdell Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Y. P. Club
Lincoln School
McKinley Park
Mary Ella Pierce
Ransdell
Tex
Knights of Columbus Card Party Draws Members and Guests
The Knights of Columbus hosted an evening card party and dance at the K of C hall on Wednesday. Bridge and five hundred were played from 8 to 10:30 with dancing until midnight, using twenty six tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
K of C. Hall
Jolly Afternoon Club entertains guests at North Sycamore
Mrs Archibald Keefer hosted the Jolly Afternoon club on Wednesday afternoon on North Sycamore street. Five hundred was enjoyed with Mrs P L Kepner achieving the high score. Guests included Mrs Raymond Pallreich and Mrs Ralph Griffin. Dainty refreshments were served at the close of the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly
Archibald Keefer
North Sycamore Street
P. L. Kepner
Raymond Pallreich
Ralph Griffin
Waterloo baseball club releases key players in shakeup
Sport briefs from Waterloo Louisiana report pitcher Rusty Malmgren and Buck Freeman catcher Ollie Finkler and infielder Ben Kelso released by manager Cletus Dixon. Infielder Walker from Danville, outfielder Gates from Indiana, and infielder Wickham from Louisville ordered to report immediately.
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Associated Press
Waterloo
Rusty Malmgren
Buck Freeman
Ollie Finkler
Ben Kelso
Cletus Dixon
Waterloo Baseball Club
Walker
Danville
Gates
University of Indiana
Wickham
Louisville
Sturdy Outdoor Women Excel in Embroidery
London readers hear from Mrs. Mary Antrobus, a royal warrant holder and judge in an international needlework contest, who notes modern women blend outdoor sports with embroidery. She says hunting and athletic women excel in embroidery, seeing needlework as a creative outlet lacking in sports.
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London
Mary Antrobus
Holyrood
Windsor Castle
Buckingham Palace
Antrobus
Methodist Pension Totaled Over Three Million in 1924
Chicago reports 8,300 claimants to the Methodist Episcopal church pension fund in 1924 with contributions totaling 3,252,619 dollars. Dr J B Hingeley, secretary, notes annual distributions rose since 1908 and last year’s total exceeded the prior by 251,349 dollars. Claimants include 3,456 retired ministers, 3,960 widows, and 84 orphans.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Pension Fund
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. B
Falls Between Cars Ends Life of Local Youth
Cedar Rapids reports that George Steffan, 19, died almost instantly after falling between freight cars on the North Western railroad in Rockford Illinois. His companion Charles Dvorak was with him as they rode beat their way home from the east. Steffan's body will be brought back to Cedar Rapids for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Dispatch
Evening Gazette
Rockford
Ivi
George Steffan
Northwestern
Charles Dvorak
Steffan
Doc Cook's Polar Expedition Ends in Jeavenworth Kas Detroit News
Doc Cook led a polar expedition that uniquely concluded in Jeavenworth Kansas Detroit News reports. The item notes the unlikely trajectory of the expedition ending in a midwestern press-confirmed location.
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Doc Cook
Jeavenworth
Kas
Detroit
News
Four By Four Beer Fills The Bill Across Ontario
Ontario resorts report a flood of thirsty patrons from both Canada and the United States as the Four By Four beer goes on sale at 7 o clock. Hotels along the border say reservations are sold out for tonight, with Americans comprising most buyers. Wayne Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League dismisses optimistic reports as he travels in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assoc
Ottawa
Ontario
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League of America
Buffalo
Wheeler Attacks Canadian 4.4 Proof Beverages
Wayne B Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League denounced Canadian 4 4 proof spirits beer as a misnomer during a Sunday school convention in Buffalo. He warned the United States will watch the Canadian experiment with skepticism while stepping up enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Wayne B .Wheeler
Anti- Saloon League of America
United States
Sam
Indictment of Baby Farm Owner for Manslaughter
Mrs Helen Geisen Volk owner of a East Eighty sixth street baby farm was indicted for first degree manslaughter after six month old William Winter died from a fractured skull. Probes found 30 infant deaths at the facility and 14 more at a related Upper Park avenue house. Bail set at 26000 and she remained jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Helen Auguste Geisen-Volk
East Eighty-sixth Street
Wiliam Winter
Health Department
Geisen-Volk
Upper Park Avenue
Lightning Kills Man In Mine Shaft Near Joplin
A lightning bolt struck 150 feet into a mine shaft near Joplin Missouri killing 22 year old William Frie who stood beside a steam pipe. Roy Fenix died tending the fire box and H Frizzell survived after being shocked and helping recover the body.
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Cravn
Roy Fenix
William Frie
Frie
H. Frizzell
Frizzell
Jury Completes Panel in Murphy Forgery Case
Cresco Iowa May 21 The jury to decide if Dennis J Murphy a Wauneka lawyer can stand trial on forgery charges is formed The panel includes a housewife ten farmers and a merchant Defense lawyer E H Estey West Union and John Seneff Mason City will open arguments this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cresco
Dennis J. Murphy
E. H. Estey
West Union
John Seneff
Mason City
Velvet Ensembles Dominate Fashion For The Season
The article describes two piece jumper outfits with matching velvet coats as a rising fashion trend. Velvet trim on pockets and bow fastenings enhance the sleek lines while cloche hats with stitched velvet crowns complete the coordinated look in colors like pink, yellow, coral, and grey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balbriggan
Defield
Bangkok
TNT Bearing Method Aboard U S S Guide Off Southern California
The U S S Guide uses a TNT shock method with two hydrophones on San Clemente Island to broadcast a bomb blast to measure bearing. Lieutenant Commander T J Morrow devised the system to speed bearings beyond radio compass and triangulation for rapid charting near San Clemente Santa Catalina and San Nicholas Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U .S. S. Guide, Coast and Geodetic Survey
San Clemente, San Nicholas
Santa Catalina Islands
California
T. J. Morrow
San Clemente Island
Abolish the Federal Trade Commission Debate Grows in Senate
William E. Humphrey, new FTC member, questions Senate authority to demand investigations. Senator Borah urges abolition, arguing the commission serves political interests and offers little protection to small business. Indications point to abolition efforts in the next Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
William E. Humphrey
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Borah
Humphrey
United States Chamber of Commerce
Shipstead
la Follette
Norris
House of Congress
Lightning Strikes Barn in Onslow Farm Fire Damages
Thunderstorm on May 21 struck a barn belonging to Duncan Wasgon on his farm in Onslow County. Four horses, an automobile, grain, hay and farm tools were destroyed. Loss estimated at about $7,000 with no insurance.
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Associated Press
Onslow
Duncan Wasgon
Cedar Rapids
Harold C. Andrews
Helen Cornwell
Audrey Burns
Belle Plain
Cornwell
Miss Burns
Hospital Stay Shifts Duty Roster After Fracture
Two workers remain out for two weeks after sustaining fractures. They have not yet resumed duties as recovery continues and risks are assessed.
Heavy Storm In Ohio No Loss Of Life
Reports of a deadly storm in Findlay were unfounded. A heavy rainstorm with hail and wind passed near Findlay and Lima with no loss of life or damage reported. Carey and Findlay received the heaviest hail of recent years, but officials noted no fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Associated Press
Findlay, O
Findlay
Lima
Here
Carey
Examiner To Testify Against Denison Banker
Colonel Emery Worthington of Des Moines, examiner of questioned documents, arrived to testify for the state in the Voss forgery case. The trial opened with jury selection and 32 prospective jurors, including bankers and two women, were considered or dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Associated Press
Sac City
Co. L. Voss
Clifford Cooley
Walt Lake
R. L. McCord
Iva Gilmore
Voss
Jacob Sims
James Parsons
Emery Worthington
Des Moines
C. L. Voss
Worthington
Tra C
Mabel Gillmore
Local residents return from travels and visits
Mrs. George W. Alexander arrives home from Des Moines after visiting daughter Mrs. Dutton Stahl and family. Mrs. Joe Stranard returns to Corning from the Congregational center in Iowa. Mrs. Margaret Grundman and Nettie Peregrine of Prescott shop and visit nearby. Margaret Edith Gray and Gladys Simpson drive to the Al Francis home near Kent for an evening visit. Elmer Cummings, fire truck driver, comes home from Bedford where he visited relatives. he is on his annual vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Alexander
Des Moines
Dutton Stahl
Joe Stranard
Corning
Iowa
Margaret Grundman
Nettie Peregrine
Prescott
Margaret
Edith Gray
Gladys Simpson
al Francis
Kent
Elmer Cummings
Bedford
Mr. Cummings
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Wall Street
Omaha Cash Grain
Cash Market Report
Springs
Board of Trade
George B. Arnold
St. Joseph, Mo
Methodist
Joplin, Mo
Murphy
San Pedro
Calif
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