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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1926
Page
10
Chicago reports near working-basis export bids for all rail wheat shipments as prices rise. Corn and oats advance amid active demand, while provisions wobble. Egg production climbs with weekly receipts up sharply, and New York and Chicago futures reflect the broader price movements.
Quotations furnished against Saylor and Wicherman concerning wire connections with J EF Bennett & Co of Chicago a York. The material references the 409 410 Hershey Building and includes a phone detail.
Chicago market notes list grain and seed prices with No 2 northern wheat at 1.44 and corn various grades up to 77 1/2 cents. Oats and rye values appear, with timothy seed 4.75 to 5.26, clover seed 21.59 to 34.50, and miscellaneous livestock and seed prices.
Wheat receipts show No 2 dark hard at 1.28 to 1.42 with others at 1.34 to 1.33 and close for December at 1.35 May 1.36 July 1.26. Corn prices list No 2 white 74 to 75 percent, No 3 73 74 percent, No 2 yellow 79 80 cents, No 2 mixed 74 to 75 percent.
Telegram from Teoria describing corn receipts for 101 cars and sample grades with prices for No 2 Yellow No 3 Yellow No 4 Yellow No 5 Yellow No 6 Yellow No 5 Mixed and No 6 Mixed plus 7 cars receipts for other grades with prices and a note that the market remains steady.
Poultry Good springs 18c light Leg horn and blacker 14c good hens 1c light Leghorn and black 14c cocks 10c Eggs 48c Hog quotations daily by J Y Squire Co Good butchers 200 lb $11.75 butchers 209 to 256 lb $11.65 186 to 200 lb $11.65 good medium packers 250 to 306 lb $10.60 good heavy packers $19.40
Chicago data show butter prices steady receipts 8242 tubs creamery extras 54 54.5 cents standards 48 cents extras firsts 49 52 cents firsts 42 44.5 cents seconds 27 40 cents eggs unchanged receipts 3117 cases poultry alive steady 6 cars potatoes receipts 24 cars trading slow market dull Wisconsin and Minnesota sacked whites and Idaho russets price ranges listed future market eggs frost gathered firsts shipping feb 21 3 storage standards Dec Feb and January figures noted
AP report notes produce prices in Kansas remain unchanged as buyers and sellers navigate steady demand. Officials attribute stability to consistent supply and local farm activity.
Chicago and New York show higher butter prices with a 3 cent rise in Chicago for Standards and Extras while New York Extras gain 2 cents from Nov 26 levels. Domestic supply is supplemented by foreign imports, with a coal strike in England dampening demand and aiding broader market strength.
New York market notes list live poultry prices by region with no quotations. Dressed poultry figures show western turkeys at 42 48 cents, southern 42 5lcc, southwestern 41 47 cents, northwestern 42 4%c, and nearby 42 5lc.
Chicago hog trade opened fairly active with steady values from the prior day. About 6,000 hogs posted, 3,000+ from other points. top hogs at 12.10, bulk good hogs at 11 and up, good pigs 11.50 to 11.85. Cattle arrive lightly, sheep and lamb trade uneven but large weekly supply, fat lambs down 50 to 75 cents, yard yearling wethers 1.00 lower.
Receipts total about 63 000 head with hogs at about 1% higher than Friday. Bulk hogs 166 to 284 pounds mostly 11.85 to 12.95, sows 10.65 to 11.45, light weights up to 11.24. Cattle receipts 8 060 head with fat steers 6 to 6.5 higher, yearlings active, veal 11.60 to 11.75, stockers and feeders steady. Sheep receipts 2 000 head with lambs and yearlings around 12.00 to 13.88 for fat and feeding lambs. next week hogs 219 000 head, cattle 20 000 head, sheep 20 000 head.
U S Department of Agriculture cattle receipts for the week show 300 head calves 60 head. Market notes list killing steers and yearlings higher with steady plain weighty feds. Prices include cows 4.75 to 5.30 and stockers 6.00. Sheep receipts none with bulk lambs 12.25 to 12.85 and ewes 6.00 to 6.25.
December 4 market note shows hogs averaging around 12.15 to 12.25 for light to heavier loads, sows 10.75 to 11.00, and cattle receipts at 400 calves and 1 900 head, with fat cattle firm to higher and heifers and cows mixed in change, while sheep receipts list a small volume with market unclear.
Cattle receipts 200 head. Fat steers and yearlings steady to 25c lower, fat cows and heifers 15 40c lower, feeders mixed. Hogs receipts 3,500 head, market strong at 15c higher. top $11.75, bulk $11.25 to $11.70. Sheep receipts 300 head, lambs $13.10, ewes $6.75.
Hogs receipts reach 3000 head with markets steady. Top hogs bring 11.75 while bulk trades run 11.50 to 11.70. Cattle receipts around 100 head with week supplies mainly 7.59 to 11.00 for steers and 2.75 to 10.50 for cows and heifers. Calves to 19.00 and stockers 6.00 to 8.25. Sheep receipts 2500 head with lambs 12.25 to 13.00 and ewes 5.75 to 6.75.
Peoria Illinois December 4 Nags receive 1000 head market steady. Top prices for lights 11.45 to 11.65 and heavies 11.70 to 11.90. Mediums 11.70 to 11.90 packers 10.00 to 11.00 stags 9.50 to 10.00 Cattle light market steady Veal top 12.50.
New York December 4. Stocks opened strong but soon realized heavy selling across the list. Baldwin fell from 164 to 158.5 within the first hour, triggering a shift in speculative sentiment, though a few issues held up with independent strength.
Mrs Margaret Louise Dwinell 74 of Columbus Junction Ia died at home after a long illness due to paralysis Surviving are her husband two sons Frank and Samuel Dwinell of Columbus Junction one son by a former marriage Harry Johnston Stanwood Ia one brother S H Bracelin Stanwood Ia She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at the Methodist Episcopal church Rev J D O Dell officiating Interment in Columbus City cemetery
In Harlem’s color line era, Wilbur Cohen, a Hebrew-nickname fighter, is seen as the top featherweight prospect though never given a title shot. He has faced three bantam champions Abe Goldstein Eddie Martin and Charlie Rosenberg, posting a 91-19-2 record with 18 knockouts across 120 bouts.
The text catalogs boxing contenders with Cohen facing many stars, notes potential Cohen vs Suggs for featherweight glory, and shifts to Tris Speaker’s retirement after 19 years in baseball. It recalls Speaker’s career, batting titles, and roles with the Red Sox and Indians, then mentions a Montreal warehouse project costing 15 million dollars.
Mr and Mrs Charles Patton return from Montana to spend winter at home. A surprise party honors Fred Kirchner on his birthday at G B Kirchner home. Various local visits and church activities noted. Women activity at Reformed church bazaar and a Womanless Wedding preparation. Father Vaughn departs to Tipton. Lone Tree becomes mission charge of Nichols church. Card party by Rebekah lodge. sewing lessons by Miss Elder. quilting at Reformed church. Several residents traveling to Chicago and Clinton for events and family visits.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Epperly of Davenport and Merton Epperly visited Glenn Epperly and family in Cranston. Guests included Roger Letts and Paul Parmalee en route to Chicago. Helen Letts visited. Dorothy and Gladys Chapman and George Jr. were ill but improving. several pupils had severe colds. Mrs. Eliza Coder was seriously ill but improving. Mrs. James Rice returned to Danville after two weeks with her daughter. Wayne Littrell funeral held Thursday in Letts.
Ainsworth Iowa December 4 The Glad Hand Missionary society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Nellie Ham il Fifteen members were present Mrs McCrory led the devotionals and the business meeting was in charge of president Mrs Mabel Kieper The hostesses were Mrs Lulu Moore and Mrs Edna Hunt Hugh Hamil is here from Allerton and will spend the winter at his home Frank Stewart of Salt Lake City was a guest this week at the W T Trotter home He is a son of John Stewart formerly of this place but has been away about 25 years He is one of three
The Utah State Board of Equalization member and journalist attended the National Tax Conference in Philadelphia. Mrs. Malinda Van Horn has returned home from Des Moines and Omaha. Mrs. E. D. Etheridge and two children of Muscatine visited Frank Armstrong. Modern Woodmen hosted an oyster supper for members and their families at the Woodmen Hall on Thursday.
West Liberty Iowa December 4 funeral plans announced for Harvey P. Dodge who died at home Thursday night. Services will be Sunday at 2 PM at the M EF church with Rev. R G Nye in charge. Local notices mention a newborn son and several family movements around town.
Classified notice reports a lost balloon tire and rim on Mulberry between Third and Leroy with contact number 1512-W. It also lists two roll top office desks for sale with contact number 2211.
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