Market News Wheat Prices Hover as Peace Proposals Emerge
Wheat futures fell after a tentative peace proposal between Germany and the United States influenced sentiment. Opening May and July prices slid, with May around 1.71-1.76 and July near 1.43-1.40, as export stoppages and submarine tensions shaped a cautious trade. Corn weakened alongside wheat while oats showed slight demand, and cash grain quotes in Chicago reflected modest declines across many grades.
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Public Auction Near Letts and Crankton Dec 16 1916
Closing out late with my Crm To owilt offer at public auction on premises 4 anite Northwent of Letts and 334 Tallon northynet of Crankton Saturday Dec 16 1916 at 10 o'clock. 5 head of horses and 15 head of cattle plus hogs and poultry, corn hay and farm machinery, household goods, and lunch served on premises. Thomas J Manning John Camera Act EB Be McCormick Clerk.
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Hog Prices Remain High Across Markets
United States hog markets show sustained demand with prices holding firm in Chicago St Louis and Kansas City. Quotations span from 7.00 to 12.00 per hundredweight across regions, with steady demand noted for heavy hogs and regional shifts in price levels.
South Omana Livestock Market Report
South Omana live stock market shows higher demand amid varied listings. The report notes prices for cattle and poultry with several lots, including hundreds of heads, pork and poultry items, and multiple vendors.
Peace Proposal Upsets Stocks In Early Trading
A chaotic trading session follows a peace proposal news shock. Stocks across war-sensitive sectors tumble while gold and copper spike. Mixed reactions and cautious optimism shape early market moves as investors reassess risk.
Liberty Woman Drinks Poison in Muwatine County
A 22 year old Woborough woman in Mount Auburn sauntered to drink poison mixed with water at about 8 last night. Neighbors summoned doctors but she died on her way to care. Investigators say no clear motive. husband and family provide few details. Local school and building plans were discussed by the Architectural Board, with bids for a high school annex delayed pending further plans.
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School Board tightens purchase rules and lighting plan
The board adopted a resolution requiring written orders from the director for any building supplies and forbidding purchases without proper authorization. The measure aims to end director-to-director approvals and cut costs, while a separate Civic Committee study considers lighting upgrades at Lincoln School and funding options. The panel also approved weather striping and window replacements at local facilities, citing high wiring costs as a factor in delaying projects.
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Kansas City Produce Market Prices
Muscatine markets report local live stock and hay prices with heavy and light demand. Corn futures quoted at 90 cents per bushel for standard, old corn at 4.200 per bushel, hay and straw prices listed by ton or bale, wheat at 1.65 per bushel, and miscellaneous grain and feed items with noted commissions.
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Market Prices for Produce and Poultry Recounted
The listing shows produce prices including sweet potatoes at 4 per barrel, and onions at 70 per ton. Fresh apples priced around 0.408 to 0.464 per barrel, various poultry items like old and young roosters, and ducks with per pound rates. Turkey prices range from 0.25 to 0.325 per pound depending on age.
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Lawyer Weds Despite Teacher s Love Suit
Edward Max Applegate Passaic New Jersey attorney marries Miss Clementine Rust despite a breach of promise suit from teacher Misa Beesley Cole seeking 100000. A deposit box at a local bank holds over 400 love letters from six years of courtship between Miss Coulthard Berg and Applegate.
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Widespread Want Ads Offer Mixed Local Goods
Old style classified blurbs advertise farm land, machinery, tables, appliances, and miscellaneous items for sale in Duvall County and surrounding areas. Listings include a 100 acre farm near Thaulin, a kitchen cabinet and stove set, twin beds with five room house, and several farm related items with contacts such as Rittenhouse, Wiley, and Harder.
Tag Day Fund Drives Support School Programs
Community notes show Tag Day campaigns raising funds for school activities. Boys and girls groups urge participation to bolster student programs and future events. The effort reflects local volunteer involvement and school pride.
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Transport in danger off Barnegat
United States army transport Sumner found aground off Barnegat, New Jersey, after reporting distress calls. Coast guard cutters rushed to assist while Sumner, with soldiers and civilian passengers from Panama, remained in wireless contact with cutters Sonten and Mohawk.
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Germany's Reply on Deportation Policy Cited by Note
Berlin reports a formal German note denouncing Allied deportation actions as a violation of humanity. It insists work shortages and discipline in Belgium justify forced labor, argues the United States is misinformed, and claims Belgians are to blame for failures in logistics and compliance.
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Briand forms new cabinet amid wartime reshuffle
Premier Briand announced a rebuilt cabinet to appear in tomorrow's Journal Officiel. He said the new government would likely be presented in parliament Wednesday. Some deputies oppose a concentrated ministry. George Bonnefous proposed a parliamentary national defence committee of thirty deputies and forty senators.
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Asthma Sufferer Credits Simple Home Treatment
Mrs Nee Eywna of Des Moines Iowa claims a simple home remedy cured her asthma after doctors and climate changes failed. She says after years of using a puffers and injections she now enjoys good health and urges others to try the method.
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