Weather Conditions from Davenport IA December 8
The center of the northwestern low pressure area moves from Manitoba to upper Michigan bringing showers or snow flurries from the Lake region to the Middle Atlantic. A second low over western Washington causes rains on the extreme north Pacific coast. Showers also occurred along the Gulf coast and in Florida. Coldest reading at Prince Albert with zero. Forecast calls for colder tonight and tonight through Thursday with near normal conditions elsewhere.
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Davenport
Manitoba
Upper Michigan
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
Washington
North Pacific
Gulf Coast
Florida
Colorado
New Mexico
Missouri Valley
Prince Albert
Bismarck
Dgnvet
Markets Fluctuate As Wheat Market Rises After Decline
Wheat prices in Chicago opened lower on Liverpool quotations but buyers absorbed offerings and drove a sharp climb. December futures slid to about 1.16 to 1.46% and May near 1.17% on the first session, then recovered with bullish export sales news. Corn followed the swing, ending with a net loss, while oats and provisions rose as private wire houses and large buyers supported prices.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Liverpool
Buty Commission House
United States
Closing-Out Sale Near Muscatine and Lucas Grove
An 8 mile west of Muscatine auction posts a public sale at the Lucas Grove road on Saturday December 11 1915 starting at daybreak. Items include 26 head of cattle 56 farm implements 1200 bushels of corn in crib 90 shocks of fodder 175 chickens and other articles plus burr oak posts. Lunch to be served. Terms: 10 cash or credit up to 3 6 or 8 months with bankable note at 7 percent interest. Auctioneers J P Nugent Gibson and Alden. Clerk Ray Nyemastey.
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Muscatine
Simpson
Lucas Grove
Fruitland
Ameriican Savings Bank
Stock market opens with irregular activity in New York
In New York the first hour of trading showed active business but moderate turnover. Steel led with higher trades than all other issues, sliding to 86.44 before rebounding to 87.34, while other prominent issues followed the same irregular pattern. Bonds weakened.
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Associated Press
New York
N. Y
Stock Exchange
S.teel
Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Summary
Chicago markets show Wheat May at 117% 118% 116% 117% Dec 116% Corn May 71% 72 69 72 Dec 68% Oats May 45% 49 45 45 Dec 42% Pork Jan 18.95 19.07 18.50 18.50 May 18.72 19.00 18.45 18.40 Lard Jan 9.02 10.00 9.70 9.55 May 10.32 10.30 9.70 10.15 Short Ribs Jan 10.00 10.20 9.87 9.87 May 10.85 10.37 10.10 10.25 Futures and cash prices echoed across St Louis and Kansas City markets with No. 2 red wheat around 1.23 to 1.45 in St Louis, and Kansas City listing No. 2 hard around 1.14. Corn values ranged from 64 to 68 cents across regions, with oats near 42 to 49 cents.
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Chicago
Orc
Harley
Timothy
Clover
Pork
Kansas City
Associated Press
Hay
Prica
Nnl
Omaha Grain Market and New York Produce Notes
Market wire reports show mixed grain prices across regions with soft corn and wheat readings. Wheat No 1 hard at 1.05 to 1.08, corn varying from 64 to 68 cents, oats around 39 cents, and other local bids. New York butter and eggs hold steady with receipts noted, while St Louis reports modest poultry and butter pricing.
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Omaha
Associated Press
Neb
Peoria
Cassociated Press
Pecoria
Til
Hog prices rise as offerings grow scarce in Chicago
Associated Press wire dispatch from Chicago reports hog values advanced while offerings were fewer than last week. Cattle prices were higher, though dealers tended to overlook medium and inferior grades. Sheep and lambs sold readily.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
South Omaha live stock market mixed on Dec 8
Receipts hogs 10 000 heavy price up to 6 50 night 6 00 pigs 5 25 6 30 bulk 5 35 6 45. Cattle receipts 6 200 steady range 6 00 9 50 for steers cows and heifers 5 25 6 75. Sheep receipts 12 000 steady yearlings 6 00 7 00 wethers 5 59 6 25 lambs 8 25 8 65. New York poultry firmer western chickens 14 4 4 27 fowls 12 4 5 17 turkeys 14 23c. Butter easy 23 31 14c Chicago potatoes 35 cars market unchanged. Poultry alive higher fowls 12 1 2c springs 14c turkeys 15 16c.
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New York
Chicago
Associated Press
Ill
Lee
St. Louis
Kansas City
Dee
Ateady
South Omaha
Neb
Chicarn
Merkent
Lilligs
Lucerne
Timothy
Barly
Ais
Bram
Malaga
California
Sess
Kansas City Market Prices Report Butter Eggs Poultry
Kansas City produce market notes unchanged prices for butter eggs and poultry. Sugar futures in New York steady with refined sugar and molasses priced at 4.43 per unit.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
New York
Dea
Market Notes Reflect Sluggish Trade in Chicago Sales
In Chicago, Ill buyers could not clear several houses and cattle in the representative sales as the week begins. traders note a fresh crop was scarce and a large carryover of about 35 000 cattle across descriptions from the Monday market, which closed 25 to 50 cents lower.
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Chicago
Ill
Family buying influences in newspaper ads
The article notes mothers often act as purchasing agents at home while fathers and children shape items desired. It highlights how newspaper advertising reaches the entire family and influences what to buy and where to shop.
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Journal
Market Report Showed Mixed Beef and Hog Prices Decline Then Firming
Buyers selected shapes of beefsteers amid declines and scattered bid values. Hog market opened weak but closed steadier, with several sales above the start. Packing and butcher categories show varied loads and prices, reflecting a fluctuating market tone in the cattle hog complex.
Muscatine Markets Livestock and Retail Prices
Market listings show hogs, cattle, veal calves, sheep and lambs with price ranges, plus retail grain and grocery items. Notable entries include hogs heavy at 5.50, choice cattle and veal, lamb prices, and various retail produce and meat items with unit pricing.
One Thousand Yachts Offered to Navy by Owners
Nearly 1,000 yacht and motor boat owners have agreed to lend their crafts to the United States Navy. The announcement came from Ralph B. Strassburger, a member of the National Executive Committee. He stated the plan seeks to augment naval auxiliary capacity during wartime.
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Associated Press
New York
N. Y
United States Navy
Ralph B. Strassburger
Executive
Wilton Woman's Missionary Society meets Friday
A Portland era community column reports Wilton Iowa. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet Friday afternoon December 10 at the home of Mrs. G. J. Nicolaus with Mrs. Nicolaus and Mrs. Wm. Kiser as hostesses. Various local residents are noted in visits and travel.
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Wilton
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
G. J. Nicolaus
Nicolaus
Wm. Kiser
Don Stibolt
Davenport
L. A. Brumbaugh
E. J. "Nelson
Durant
A. T. Nelson
Imisa Emma Miller
Atalissa
Ww. R., Reid
J. W. Miller
Bilary Smith
Lee Smith
Moscow
Harry Dilley
Bennett
B. Rynearson
Ay McCulloch
Daugh
Government urged to study coastwise barge safety
Bruce Godson, president of the National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association, called on the federal government to enact and enforce laws to safeguard sailors on heavily loaded barges in coastwise traffic and to investigate their sea conditions.
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Associated Press
New York
Bruce Gddson
National Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
Gibson
United States
Governor Dunne to Address National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Washington D C December opening of the twelfth annual convention with Governor Dunne of Illinois among speakers. Secretary of Commerce Redfield delivered the opening address as Senator Ransdell of Louisa read the congress president's annual report at the morning session.
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Dunne
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Illinois
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Secretary of Commerce
Wm. C. Redfield
Ransdell
Louisa
Congress
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