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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
11
The notice seeks the return of a lost hound named on a collar with owner Dave E. Wallace at 1117 Division and a Monarch chainless bicycle with rewards offered for returns to 1320 Farnam and 1215 Caledonia Street respectively. It mentions a reward and the date 12 2 4.
A small Jewish family seeks modern furnished rooms for light housekeeping or rooms with board. Reply to 94 Tribune Co. Also note found silver watch near Ferry and Sixth Street call Tribune office. WANTED second hand roll top desk address G. P. Tribune.
Chicago market: cattle 2500 head steady with beef steers 3.85 to 9.25, Texans 3.70 to 4.75, westerns 4.00 to 7.40, stockers 3.00 to 5.15, cows 2.10 to 5.65, calves 6.25 to 8.50. Hogs 19000 steady with light 7.70 to 8.20, mixed 7.80 to 8.35, heavy 7.90 to 8.40, rough 7.90 to 8.10, Yorkers 8.00 to 8.15, pigs 6.65 to 7.70. Sheep 8000 strong native 2.75 to 5.10, western 3.00 to 5.10, lambs 5.25 to 7.75, western 5.25 to 7.75.
Livestock report from Chicago dated November 26 shows hog receipts at 20,000 with prices trending higher. Light hogs bring 7.70 to 8.25 dollars, heavy hogs 7.89 to a quoted top, with market strength noted in the week’s activity.
Livestock receipts show 7,006 cattle and 12,000 sheep with mixed gains. Beeves bring 4.00 to 4.15 dollars. Texas steers 3.75 to 4.85. western stockers 4.00 to 7.50. cows and heifers 2.10 to 5.75. calves 6.25 to 8.75. Sheep natives 2.75 to 5. native lambs 5 to 7.75. westerns 3 to 5 and 5 to 7.70 for some lots. Prices rise 7 to 10 cents on some categories.
New York markets showed initial irregularity but soon turned strong as most active issues gained. Improvement in Northern railroad stocks suggested belief in a speedy strike settlement. By 11 a.m. the improvement deepened and government bonds held steady while other issues rose, market closing with strength.
Cattle demand steady with Native steers $4.75 to $8.50 and western steers $3.50 to $5.90. Southern cows $2.60 to $4.15, native cows and heifers $2.50 to $6.50, stockers $3.10 to $5.25, bulls $2.90 to $4.10, calves $3.50 to $7.75. Hog receipts 3,000, bulk $7.90 to $8.20, heavy $8.15 to $8.25, jackers and butchers $8 to $8.20, light $7.60 to $8.10, pigs $6.50 to $7.25. Sheep none reported.
Cattle receipts 400 steady with prices from 3.80 to 9.25 for Texas and western stockers calves 6.25 to 8.50. Hogs 11,000 steady with prices 6.25 to 8.40 for pigs and heavies 7.90 to 8.40. Sheep 1,500 steady with fatives 2.75 to 5.10 and lambs 5.25 to 7.75.
Chicago market roundup lists eggs at 27 1 2 to 29 1 2 cents for firsts and extras, butter at 24 1 4 to 32 1 2 cents, cheese at 16 to 16 1 4 cents, and potatoes at 40 to 45 cents with market steady. poultry prices show turkeys at 14 cents, fowls 11 to 12, spring chickens 11 to 12, ducks 11 to 12, geese 10.
Chicago cash grain quotes list wheat and corn with multiple grades and prices. Wheat ranges from No 2 red to No 3 spring, mostly around 1.02 to 1.21 per bushel. Corn and oats show varied values across grades with No 2 old corn at about 0.65 to 0.66 per bushel and oats around 0.40 to 0.42.
Market notes from Chicago show wheat at the day high and low near 5-8 lower, with limited volume but solid support at levels. Northwest strike progress favors railroads, fears of spread affect sentiment. Corn drives see buying pressure near May 61, oats active though not as brisk as last year. Provisions weaker, cash trade very slow.
A Virginia Farm Agency listing details properties in Henrico and Chesterfield Counties near Richmond. Properties include 150 acres with 8 room house and outbuildings, 46 1/2 acres with 7 room dwelling, and 40 acres with 5 room house plus multiple farm structures. Prices range from 1200 to 8000 dollars with half cash and balance to suit.
In New York at Seventy seventh and Fifth Avenue a monumental unfinished home of ex Senator William A Clark stands as a symbol of wealth’s limits. Building has dragged on eight years and may never be completed. City officials estimate the project cost about 3 million dollars. A special realty company backed construction and Clark acquired the largest New York bronze maker to supply the project.
State of Wisconsin probate notice from La Crosse County Court for the estate of Elizabeth Barclay late of Farmington. Six months from November 23, 1909 are allowed for creditors to present claims for examination and allowance. June 7, 1910 at 10 a.m. will be the examination date in the La Crosse Court House. By the Court County Judge John Brindley. Attorney J E Higbee for administratrix.
Notice from the City Treasurer of La Crosse Wisconsin that the 1909 tax roll is in hand for collection with a tax warrant. Taxes are payable at City Hall before January 30, 1910, with personal taxes due by December 20, 1909. after that, collection will be enforced by law. P. S. readers paying taxes will
Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The message requests a clear description of the lots and lands liable for taxes to avoid mistakes and is issued by GEO. W. YOUNG, City Treasurer.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Nels Pederson late of La Crosse Wisconsin granted to Pernilla Pederson and Peter A Rippe. Six months from November 16 1909 to present claims for examination and allowance. The court will hear claims May 17 1910 at 10 AM in La Crosse Court House. James Thompson attorney for estate.
The Governor's Guard association has elected officers with William H. Berg as President and George Will as Vice President. Recording secretary is W. P. Roellig and financial secretary is Chas J. Weigel. Directors include Col. J. Kireads George J. Roellig Chas. Kutzbursay Lieut. John Bradley and Otto H. Siil.
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