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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1925
Page
5
Stocks show uneven early movement as investors weigh word on policy and demand. Industrials rally with Bak and Motors leading while rail and chemical issues drift. some growth names hit new highs amid cautious trading.
The Sugar Market article from Oak dated Sept 30 notes hedging activity and a large market volume in the month. Despite a forecasted Cuban crop, traders do not expect major declines as price remains well below production costs and operations continue extensively as in the prior year.
A dense listing of market prices for butter poultry eggs and dairy products dated Sept 30. It covers items such as Leghorns hens ducks turkeys and cocks with per unit prices, along with butter cheese and pork quotes. Shipping and stock figures appear for New York and Ohio markets with various grade and regional labels.
Fragmented OCR listing various meat items with prices and weights. Mentions: pork products including tongues and brains, mutton items with weights and per pound prices, and carcass terms. Appears as a butcher shop or market price column with nonspecific dates and locations.
A safety initiative plans roadside crosses near Indiana sites to honor victims of fatal crashes. The effort cites the December death of English Parsons, offspring of Senator and Mrs. Wilglish, as a somber motivator for public awareness and cross painting to mark deadly spots.
Grain futures gained on the opening at the Chicago Board of Trade with wheat led higher by short covering. The move marked a shift from yesterday’s sinking market as short interest this week covers. Corn and oats advanced in sympathy, while provisions and hogs remained steady. Primary receipts for wheat and corn were listed, with oats also shown in the day’s ledger.
A scanned price sheet lists various fruits and vegetables with 40 pound baskets and crates, including Jonathan and Delicious apples, Grimes Golden, Pears Bartlett, Oranges Valencias, Pears, Grapes Concord Michigan, Lemons California, Peaches, Plums Blue Damson, Watermelon H G, Cucumbers H G, Lettuce Iceberg crate, Mangoes H G, Onions Yellows, Spinach H G, Tomatoes, Turnips New H G, and other items with unit prices and package sizes. The dense OCR shows many price entries such as 40-pound baskets at rates around 1.25 to 3.75, crate prices around 4.50, and assorted regional labels.
Local wagon wheat and Indianapolis mills set No 2 red wheat at 1.50 per bushel with other grades priced by merit in ongoing grain market activity.
A list of individuals with ages and medical conditions including nephritis valvular insufficiency myocarditis and carcinoma. Entries mention hospitals and addresses such as Methodist Hospital Central Indiana city hospital 906 E Raymond 1735 Tacoma and 1911 S East.
Police begin probe into hospital delay in sending an ambulance for Mrs. Rose Jeffries of 809 West Senate Avenue. Officers say there was a 30 minute wait before a private ambulance responded due to a city machine being out of service. Dr Cleon Nafe notes the operator and driver were rebuked by officers.
A long list of birth announcements from Minnesota and surrounding locales. Names include McAttee, Hittel, Chestensen, Crowley, Owens, Myers, Henderson, Dorsey, Banta, Miller, Scudder, Roberts, Williams, Wetsel, Webb, Thompson, Blakeslee, Fackler, Whitaker, Stalcup, and others with street addresses and parental pairs.
Hogs sold steady to firm with top at 14 dollars and shippers absorbing most offerings. Cattle trade opened cautious then moved to steady prices. steers 8 to 14 dollars, cows 4 to 8, heifers 6 to 11, one load top for steers at 14, calves steady with top 15, lambs 11 to 15 and sheep 5 to 7 dollars.
Cattle receipts 12 000 in Chicago with fat steers strong and steady prices near 15 50 to 15 75. hogs 15 000 receipts showing gains for heavy and medium weights up to 13 70. Cincinnati and other centers mirror steady to higher bids for cattle and lambs with varied regional ranges. overall market active with demand for good stock.
Walter Myers plans to speak at the Indianapolis Traffic Club luncheon on Thursday at Severin for Transportation Day. An 9:30 am parade from Severin to the National Dairy Exposition precedes a ceremony and lunch, followed by a 6:30 pm dinner at the Columbia Club with speakers Prof. G I Christie H R Currie and Dr. C W Larson.
City officials scrutinize legality of search warrants as Judge Collins denounces raids and tip-offs by Captain Paulsell. Trials include James Lipscomb and Charles Grubb cases. penalties set for Lipscomb, Grubb, Scott, and Steve amid ongoing disputes over illegal searches.
Arthur P. Stephenson, local treasurer of the National Malleable Castings Company, will direct the branch house division of the Community Fund campaign. Alfred Kauffmann, chairman, announced today. He will oversee 175 local branches from firms headquartered in other cities.
The article traces the history of printing from Chinese block books to moveable type. It explains Gutenberg’s invention of the type mold, early wooden presses, ink application, and the shift to steam powered rotary presses. It notes the 1456 Latin Bible as the first complete book printed from type and highlights later innovations in press design.
Ten defendants pleaded guilty in a Federal Court arraignment before Judge Robert C. Baltzell. Eight guilty defendants received sentences ranging from ninety days to three years with fines. twelve others pleaded not guilty. Trials for Terre Haute division start Monday and Indianapolis division on November 4.
The Indiana Taxpayers Association appeals a five mill levy for Police and Firemen’s Pension Funds. The trustees appeal restoration to a two cent rate. Also heard: levy for Indianapolis sanitary district and levies for Perry Township schools and civil corporations in Marion County.
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