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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1926
Page
14
Cold weather reduced hog runs boosting prices as receipts stayed small. Hog prices advanced early and held gains, with select weights up to 11.55 and shipments limited in 11 major markets. Cattle and sheep trades also showed gains amid tight supplies. wheat futures rose on modest stock and crop movement.
In Ottawa Kansas on December 25 AP reports a temperamental circus elephant named Diamond eluded fences and streams for four days. After trainers anchored him to a tree with two circus horses nearby the elephant stopped resisting and began to yield. A fire burned near him as the plan to escort the beast home proceeded.
U S Department of Agriculture figures show hogs receipts 13 000 head with early gains 15 to 25 cents and mixed advance in cattle and sheep markets. Hog prices range 10 40 to 12 55 with various weight classes. cattle and sheep also strengthen modestly as buyers hold off heavier participation. Official tomorrow livestock estimates project 39 990 cattle 40 000 hogs and 19 000 sheep.
Cattle receipts 8000 head calves 1000 on December 15 show desiring short fed steers around 9.06 with several loads at 10.10 to 10.50. Hogs receipts 8500 with top 11.50 for 230 to 250 pounds and most sales 11.15 to 11.45. Sheep receipts 2000 with lambs mostly 12.00 to 12.50 and top 12.60. ewes around 6.00.
Sioux City Iowa December 15 cattle receipts 4000 head market slow with steady tillers and stockers fat cattle and yearlings priced, hogs receipts 6689 head higher with tops around 11.20 and bulk 11.00 11.15, sheep 1500 head market steady. cows and heifers and feeders listed with varied prices.
Department of Agriculture reports East St. Louis market activity with hog receipts around 18 000 head and price ranges from 10 59 to 11 79 for various weights. Cattle and calves show steady to strong cattle values with yearlings and cows listed, while sheep receipts near 2000 head with few lambs and weak undertone.
Hogs receipts total 7,500 head with prices 10 to 20 cents higher top at 11.45 and bulk around 11.10 to 11.40. Battle ranch reports 3,500 head with steady demand for steers and cows and calves selling 4.50 to 10.00, stockers 6.46 to 8.25. Sheep 2,000 head steady to firm with lambs 12.00 to 12.25 and ewes 5.50 to 6.50.
Hog receipts at Peoria market rise 10 to 25 cents with 1 006 head sold. Top hogs brought 11 48 per hundredweight with lights 11 15 to 13 40. Mediums 11 25 to 11 46. Sows 9 00 to 10 75. Cattle receipts light steady with veal top at 15.00.
A field report notes tarnished quotations tied to Sastor and Wickerman within the 199-410 Hershey Building. Wire connections trace to J. E. Bennett in Chicago and New York, detailing entwined figures and potential misattributions in the enterprise.
Wheat and corn prices listed for multiple grades with No 2 hard at 1.41 and No 3 at 1.26. Mixed, yellow and white corn prices range from about 66 to 78 cents. Oats and rye not quoted. barley at 10 to 7. Se ed clover at 32.00 to 32.50. Lard and ribs futures noted at 11.97 and 14.00 respectively.
Furnished by Swift and Co. Poultry Good springs 19c light Leghorn and black 5c good hens 10c light Leghorn and black 1c cocks 10c Eggs 60c Hog quotations daily by J P Squire Co Good butchers 60 pounds 11.00 butchers 200 to 2450 pounds 11.00 good butchers 180 to 200 pounds 10.90 good medium packers 250 to 3800 pounds 10.30 good heavy packers 10.10
Chicago reports Butter receipts 4118 tubs with creamery ex tras 53% standards 49 15c firsts 43 45c seconds 38 41c. Poultry steady with 11 cars. various prices for fowls springs turkeys roosters ducks geese. Potatoes receipts 67 cars on track 260 total 365 cars shipped, little trading due to cold weather. Future markets show firsts January 44c February 2?c. storage standards December 43c January 47c February 47c.
New York reports activity for December 15 with Butter Firm receipts totaling 7,623 tabs and Egers Firm at 16,857 cases. Fresh gathered extra firsts storage prices at 39 40¢, fresh gathered firsts storage 37 28¢, fresh gathered seconds storage 34 42 0 6c, nearby pullets 46 49¢, Cheese Firm receipts 163,755 pounds.
Kansas City Missouri markets show Eres-Firsts unit at 423 cents current receipts 41 cents unchanged 36 cents. Other produce prices hold steady with no movements reported by AP.
New York reports no sales in the raw sugar market with Cuban duty pail price at 4.15. Refined sugar holds steady to 19 points lower, at 6.40 for fine granulated.
In New York on December 15 AP reports a large stock absorption preceded a midday rally led by Allied Chemical Atlantic Refining and International Harvester. Harvester rose to 1577 8 the highest in history while Baldwin dropped from 1653 4 to 1627 8 amid weakness in motors tobaccos and sugars. The dividend on Advance Runnely remained discounted and call money loans stayed at 5 percent.
San Francisco December 15 Brig Gen Smedley D Butler a foe of alcohol and prosecutor in the Williams cocktail court case is set to testify for Green in the high profile beverage trial. The testimony could influence proceedings and public debate over prohibition era enforcement.
Kenneth G. Ormiston the fugitive radio man in the Aimee Semple McPherson case delays surrender due to illness. Attorney E H Martin said certified Los Angeles warrants were needed but Ormiston must stay indoors for at least another day after a severe cold.
Edith M. Bishop wife of Luther Bishop a state detective shot to death in his Oklahoma City home was jailed on a murder charge after a week long probe. Authorities ruled out gangland slayings as pistols found in a closet near the bedroom shifted focus. A coroner’s jury reported eight bullets fired from Bishop pistols seven hit him.
A large, diverse crowd gathers in Hollywood for Rudolph Valentino's auction of his personal effects. Bidders compete fiercely as Adolph Menjou wins key items including a $390 antique cabinet and a $1,750 Spanish carved screen.
Agatha Christie, the celebrated mystery writer, was located at a Harrogate hydropathic hotel after a ten day disappearance from her Sunningdale home. A maid noticed a registered guest matching Christie’s portraits and authorities confirmed she had lost memory though she recognized Col. Archibald Christie. The Surrey public faces higher taxes to fund the costly police search amid local remarks.
The article notes witnesses including General Butler who are slated to testify in defense of Col Ned M Green in federal court today. Butler's testimony is expected to focus on Green's character and notably his sobriety.
A proposed $5,000,000 Northwest Methodist Temple to be sponsored by Wesley Methodist church will dominate the Minneapolis skyline. The complex includes a 275 foot temple, a 460 room hotel, offices, and recreation facilities with an auditorium seating 2,500. Annual income of $200,000 will retire bonds. Construction expected to take two years.
county superintendent E D Bradley reports November attendance above 90 percent in 26 more rural schools. Buffalo Bluff led with 100 percent under Mrs Leonora Fox, while others like Central 99.4 and Swamp 99.3 reflect weather and road conditions. Additional month entries include Green Valley and Sand Hill with top marks.
A retrospective look at Christmas wishes from 1926 includes a young girl asking for a boa muff wax doll and a painted picture of Santa and his house. Messages from Columbus Junction reflect modest gifts and a large family with a father gone since August.
W S Drummond, Kansas City farm congress member, urged a bill to create a federal farm surplus board with a 100 million dollar revolving fund. It would loan to co operatives to buy surplus non perishable commodities for storage and disposal, at the board’s request and with cooperative plans meeting approval. The plan also seeks acreage regulation incentives. Rules move blocked by Rep Howard and House Rules Chairman Snell.
In a secret session the House Naval Committee, by unanimous vote, instructed Chairman Butler to present the committee s views on the state of the Navy to the president. The report emphasizes a unified stance and directs quick delivery of the committee s conclusions to the executive branch.
WAXTED An experienced cook. Phone 188. LOST Wrist watch on Town Ave. of 2nd street Saturday. Finder please return to Cora Detamp at Garfield's and receive reward of Phone 2103 W.
A letter dated December 13 1926 from Miss G E Simpson of Nichols Iowa asks Santa for a talking mama doll a train for two brothers and a small toy dog plus candy and nuts. She requests all gifts be sent to R R 2 Nichols in one package to the same address.
Akron stockholders of Goodyear Tire and Rubber win an opening skirmish in a developing corporate battle. The AP report notes investor action affecting the company and signals further proceedings in Akron.
Thurlow Lieurance and wife Edna Woolley performed two programs at First Methodist Church in Muscatine. The afternoon matinee before 600 school children featured Indian-themed songs and dialect numbers, with narration and demonstrations of primitive flutes.
In Common Pleas Court Judge S J Renfield denies a motion to reopen the Laura L T Weiss cases as factions push to oust the current management. The ruling closes the matter for now.
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