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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
2
Des Moines reports snow across the state tonight with lows in the teens and twenties. Charles City and Des Moines mark the coldest readings, while Dubuque and Sioux City report heavy early snow and streetcar snow removal begins.
The Iowa Supreme Court orders the 18 month suspension of Hunt from practicing law after finding he attested a bond without sureties present and signed by Chittenden, forging names on the bond. The court rejects bypassing the statute and upholds the trial court’s ruling.
Heavy profit taking hit the market with several issues slipping one to two points from yesterday. Nash Motors fell about 12 points, while New Haven rose to 40 percent, hitting a year high. Strong gains came from General Railway Signal, Woolworth, United Drug, and Foundation Company as call loan rates rose.
Omaha livestock report shows hog receipts 8000 with steady prices 9.50 to 11.15 and top 11.25, cattle receipts 7000 with steady to strong demand for fed steers and yearlings and cattle prices 9.00 to 11.00 for medium weights, sheep receipts 2500 with lambs strong and feeding lambs 14.50 to 15.25, ewes up to 97.75.
New York October 27 raw sugar prices slide 12 to 3.71 per hundredweight with duty paid marking the lowest level since 1921. Trade shows sales of 34 500 bags of Cuban sugar while refined prices hold at 5.00 to 5.10 per hundredweight.
East St. Louis market reports flock with prices for horses and mules. Horses seed and choice drafts range 130 to 160 dollars with higher grades at 200. Mules priced by size from 14.3 to 17 hands with figures 50 to 225 dollars.
St Louis cash grain quotations show No 2 red soy No 2 mixed and yellow varieties with bids around 1.66 to 1.73 and odd notes on Oct and other lacking clarity. Railroad tied market references appear but specific contracts or prices are truncated in the OCR text.
Market listings show heavy hens and assorted poultry including leghorns, cocks, ducks, geese, and turkeys. Also noted are cream seconds eyes and horse hides with varying quality grades including No 1 and No 2 eye listings.
Local observations show a series of daily highs and lows with rainfall. Notable entries include October 27 at 27/2 with none, October 31 47 at 23 with none, October 32 65 at 26 with none, October 23 28 with none, October 22 46 at 24 with 35, October 26 cid with none.
Hog receipts 25 000 mostly steady to 10c lower slaughter pigs steady to 25c higher with top 11.76 for 140 150 lb. heavyweights 10.94 11.40. packing sows 9.10 10.00. slaughter pigs 11.00 12.25. Cattle receipts 14 000 with steers and western grassers steady. best above 16.00. vealers 12.00 12.50. bulls steady. Sheep receipts 8 000 fat lambs fairly active with some up to 15.50. yearlings higher. feeding lambs 15.00 15.50. Official livestock estimates hog 18 000 cattle 12 000 sheep 9 000.
Chicago reports varied poultry and dairy prices with receipts across multiple carloads. Butter and eggs show mixed levels, with New York noting higher creamery prices. Wisconsin Minnesota Whites and Michigan Minnesota Whites feature in round and bulk categories. Kansas City lists butter and poultry figures, while potatoes and cheese also appear with regional price ranges.
Joesph stock quotes show cattle receipts of 7,000 with steady to 10c higher prices cash in at 11.90 top, steers 10.00 to 11.25, cows and heifers 3.25 to 9.25, calves 6.00 to 11.50, stockers and feeders 5.25 to 9.0. Sheep receipts 2,000 strong with lambs 14.24 to 15.25 and ewes around 5.00 to 6.00.
Omaha market update for October 27 lists wheat bids with No 1 hard around 1.59 to 1.61, No 2 hard at 1.54, No 1 mixed near 1.2, corn prices at No 2 white about 0.14, No 2 yellow around 0.84, and No 3 griffon values.
Hay and feed prices listed for October 27 show No 1 prairie at 14.50 15.50, No 1 tin othy 19.00, choice alfalfa 23.00 24.50, clover mixed light 19 and 18.50. Market shows typical fluctuating bids across prairie alfalfa and mixed hay.
A historical market list from St Louis notes various hay and seed items with prices. Items include No 2 timothy with price 19.00 and 20.00, No 2 tight clover mix 19 and 20, No 2 heavy clover mix 18.00, and alfalfa products priced around 24 and 30.00.
Flour prices show a 16 to 25 cent rise with family patent and bran values noted. The Oct 27 Minneapolis market update lists patent flour at about 8.75 per barrel and bran around 24.00.
ITBEATY BONDS. New York late trading shows Liberty 3 4s 99.27 First 4 7 48 101.26 Second 4s 100 Si Third 41 s 101 Pour 24 4- 192.2 U S Government 4s 102.5 U S Treasury 4343 106.15.
Board notes sharp cap turns in wheat after an initial drop as a shipment of spring wheat was ordered to move from Ohio to an eastern port. Prices ended mixed with December near 1.49 and May around 1.46, while corn rose on strength from wheat and small-lot buying. oats held near initial ranges amid varied activity.
Chicago prices for wheat corn rye and seed listed with various No 1 No 2 and sample grades. Quotes include wheat No 1 hard 1.6143 1.62 and corn No 2 mixed 50 58 81 with other grade ranges and seed values. lard ribs bellies priced.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a Toledo market notice with scattered items and names. It mentions cash, dates, and a few surnames such as Cloverux and Tho4gs, implying a dated market listing or register snippet.
San Francisco’s Cliff House closes ending a landmark run dating to 1863. Prohibition and changing management blamed for demise, with talk of selling to city for an observatory park. Presidents and diners long enjoyed its seaside view above Seal Rocks and the Golden Gate.
Miss Lena C. Busby sister of W. F. Busby and Delbert Jared of Bedford wed at noon today at the Busby home with Rev. Homer Baumgardner officiating. After a luncheon, the couple, returning from York Nebraska, will reside in Creston. Mrs. Jared has led the Greater Community Hospital as superintendent for two years.
Mrs L 8 Stream will entertain at a 1 oclock luncheon Thursday at Crestmoor Golf club. Mrs W H Walker of Omaha will join. After lunch the afternoon features bridge. A number of out of town guests will share the courtesy.
Mrs. Moon Fa of its eb con has issued invitations for an afternoon party on Tuesday November 3 at Craft Moor Golf Club. The afternoon will be spent at bridge.
Woodman Cincle entertained members and friends Monday evening at Odd Fellows hall. A large crowd attended, a short program preceded cards and dancing, and refreshments were served at the close.
Miss Mildred Johnston of 603 North Highland street entertained the A. T. N. club Monday evening. Guests enjoyed a total of five hundred and the hostess served a dainty lunch during the event.
The Greek government ordered the prompt evacuation of Bulgarian territory and will act once frontier guards are restored. The move follows a council decision to halt hostilities and withdraw Greek forces, amid conflicting reports of Bulgarian casualties and renewed calls for reparation.
Eleven French track and field records were broken during the 1925 outdoor season, marking one of the most successful in attendance in French sports history.
Mr and Mrs Orie Williamis of 1006 North Oak announce the birth of a baby boy named Clyde Hudson at their home on Saturday afternoon.
Mrs Walkine and Mrs Snair hostesses as St Pauls guild gathers at the Snair residence on Thursday for a social event.
Mrs. R. P. Preston of Lenox spent the day here shopping and visiting with friends. Charles Plum of Omaha is confined to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Phim, 315 South Walnut Street.
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