Markets End Lower On Corn Selloff Amid Steady Commission Buying
Chicago trading mixed as corn fell 5 8 to 7 8 cents while commission houses stayed steady buyers. Overnight Buenos Aires corn rally faded, forecasts of cold domestic weather spurred cribbing. wheat and oats declined, with cottonseed meal and gluten feed showing varied demand. Pacific coast markets steadier to higher. production and supply shifts noted for meal and linseed despite softer oil demand.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Buenos
Aires
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Livestock Receipts Forecast for Tomorrow
Official estimates project cattle arrivals of 3 000 head and hogs at 29 000 head. Sheep expected at 8 000 head. Potential rural markets earlier trade noted.
Grain Prices and Quotations in Dec 15 Market Notes
Agricultural market brief lists grain and seed prices with several grades. Wheat No hard and northern prices shown, corn values by mixed and yellow kinds, oats, rye, barley, Timothy and Clover seed quotes include sample grades and ranges.
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Yelay Pa
Peoria Grain Prices Hold Steady Across Corn Varieties
In Peoria Illinois today cash corn closed unchanged with No 4 yellow at 83 to 84 cents, No 5 yellow 80 to 84, No 6 around 79 cents and mixed at 79, sample grade 74 to 84. Oats also unchanged with No 2 white at about 54 cents.
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Peoria
Local Market Poultry and Livestock Prices
Swift and Co supplies poultry quotes with hens 4 lbs and up at 17 cents, light Leghorns and blacks at 13 cents, springs 4 lbs and up at 18 cents, under 4 lbs at 15 to 14 cents, cocks 10 cents. Iowa Poultry Farm lists hens 4 lbs and up at 17 cents, night Leghorns and blacks 13 cents, springs 4 lbs and up 19 cents, under 4 lbs 15 cents, Leghorns and blacks 14 1/4 cents. P Saurie Co. provides hogs quotes: good butcher 269 pounds at 8.05, 299-259 pounds at 7.65-7.95, 180-209 pounds at 7.40-7.55, good medium packers 2 5/0? at 7.15, and good heavy packers at 6.65.
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Swift & Co
Iowa Poultry Farm
P. Saurie Company
Butter and eggs market report from Chicago
Chicago market report shows butter receipts 4,572 tubs and eggs 2,881 cases with firsts 42c ordinary firsts 32 36c. Poultry steady with fowls 22c springs 24c turkey 26c roosters 18c ducks 23c. Potatoes slow with 72 cars received and U S shipments 550 cars. Wisconsin sacked whites and Idaho russets priced by grade and season. futures close with butter 41 42c and eggs 20 38 28c.
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Chicago
U. S
Wisconsin
Idaho
New York Market News Dec 15 Butter Eggs Cheese
Butter firm receipts 7 654 tabs eggs firmer receipts 15 011 cases fresh gathered extra firsts 46 48c do firsts 42 45c seconds and poorer 28 41c eggs in storage extra firsts 34 36c do seconds to firsts 20 33c cheese firm receipts 77 073 lbs.
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New York
Egg prices rise as fresh firsts hit 38 to 42 cents
St Louis market report from December 15 notes eggs fresh firsts up 1 cent to 38 to 42 cents. Butter and poultry unchanged.
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St. Louis
Produce Unchanged in Kansas City Market
Kansas City reports unchanged produce prices in their market rundown dated December 15 with AP attribution.
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Kansas City
New York Poultry Prices Decline In Freight and Express
New York December 15 indicates live poultry prices with irregular rates. Chickens by freight 24 25 cents per pound. fowls by freight 21 25 cents. by express 22 25 cents. Dressed poultry irregular. Turkeys fresh young western 31 46 cents. turkeys 36 53 cents. geese western 2 dollars.
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New York Poultry
New York
Express
Raw Sugar Prices Move Higher In New York Trade
An advance of 1 32 cents to 4.61 duty paid was recorded for raw sugar. Refined prices ranged from 5.60 to 5.70 for fine granulated in New York trading on Dec 15.
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New York
Minneapolis Flour Market Prices Steady
Minneapolis Minn Dec 15 AP Unchanged shipments total 35309 barrels Bran prices at 31.00 per unit observed.
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Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minn
Feed Market Review Reports Lower Feed Prices Week Ending 14
The weekly review notes storms and cold weather across much of the United States causing abundant soaking and strong demand. Feed rain prices averaged slightly lower than the prior week as offerings were readily absorbed, with several regions noting easing costs. Major markets reflect mixed movement amid weather disruptions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Chicago
United States
Feed Market Review
Copper Shares Hold Limelight On Stock Market
Copper shares led the day’s trading with gains of 1 to 4 points on broad inquiry. Anaconda rose over 3 points to the best level in five years at 55 1/2 while American Smelting Calumet and Hecla each advanced 4 points. Public utilities and radio stocks rose, and Philadelphia Company hit a new high at 152 as Call money stayed at 4 percent.
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New York
Anaconda
Calumet
Hecla
Radio
Philadelphia Company
Gabriel Snubber
Call Money
Bond market steady as prices hold with muted activity
Prices remained steady across the bond market with easy money as the key driver. Andes Coppers rose about a point but did not reach their year high. Florida East Coast 5s traded above 87 amid modest demand. Mexican 4s improved on hopes for closer US Mexico ties linked to Ambassador Morrow and Lindbergh flight.
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New York
Andes
Florida East Coast
Ambassador Morrow
United States
Treasury
Be Yourself Said Woollett and More
A reflection on eighteenth century engraver Woollett famed for firing a small cannon atop his house to announce a plate’s completion. The writer argues self-respect and genuine acknowledgment beat boosterish insincerity and notes the value of being honest about one’s achievements.
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Woollett
Chary
Relatives Attend Quiet Wedding in Illinois City
Miss Jeanett Powell daughter of Sherman Powell wed William Monroe son of G B Monroe in a private noon ceremony at the bride's home. Rev Caleb Larson officiated with a double ring rite. The couple will live in Rock Island where Monroe works as a Chevrolet salesman.
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Illinois City
Jeanett Powell
Sherman Powell
William Monroe
G. B. Monroe
Waukon
Caleb Larson
Chevrolet
Rock Island
Ethyle Tyler
Eva Tyler
Vernon Tyler
Masons Elect Officers at Letts Lodge Meeting
At Triangular lodge No. 245 in Letts Iowa officers for the coming year were elected. Worshipful master is J. L. Hildebrand with Senior Warden R. L. McCleary and Junior Warden L. W. Griffin. One candidate was given the Masonic rite.
Hog Prices Rise on Strong Demand Across Stockyards
Fresh hog supplies were small but demand was brisk, lifting prices about 10 cents from the day before. Choice hogs brought 8.50 to 8.60, with butchers paying up to 10 cents more. light hogs and pigs were up to 25 cents higher, while big packers were slower buyers and many hogs remained unsold. Fat cattle and sheep markets showed softer trends with steers down 25 cents, cows and calves easing, and sheep bids generally lower amid slower demand.
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Chicago
Meijers
No. Weiehet
Rica
Ssepee Ko Ms
Chiveesed
Bae
Chicago Hog Cattle and Sheep Prices Edge Lower in Trade
USDA reports sizable receipts with hogs generally steady to higher on average while pigs and light weights rise. Cattle show steady to 25 cent declines with weighty stock scarce and vealers weak. sheep and feeding lambs mostly steady with fat ewes and good lambs varying in price.
Kansas City Market Realities Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices
Kansas City reports cattle hogs and sheep trade as of December 5 with receipts and price ranges. Hogs see 8.00 to 8.25 for various weights, cattle show steady to weak trends, and sheep scan slower demand with fat lambs around 12.75 to 13.15 and ewes at 5.75 to 6.50.
Omaha Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Edge Higher In Receipts Mix
Omaha market reports hogs 7 000 head mostly 19 to 150 cents higher with top 8.25 and 220 to 300 pounders 8.15 to 8.25. cattle receipts 4 000 head with feeders steady to weak and veals steady. sheep receipts 8 500 weak to 25 cents lower with bid on choice handyweight lambs at 13.00 and ewe top 70 dollars.
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Omaha
Neb
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Wells
Ewe
Sioux City Livestock Market Slow As Prices Listed
Sioux City reports 3 500 head cattle with slow markets. Fed steers and yearlings bring 9.00 to 12.90, cows and heifers 4.50 to 6.75, bulls 6.00 to 8.25, stockers 7.00 to 9.00, sows and pigs vary by weight. Sheep listing shows 3 500 head with top around 13.00 at South St Paul.
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Sioux City Livestock
City
U. S. Department of Gerceitnes
Cattle and Sheep Market Report Amid Weak Opening
The market opens slow with subdued undertone and mixed tone. Cattle receipts around 3 500 head show steers steady to 50 cents lower, feeders soft, and bids strong on top cattle. sheep and lambs vary with lambs scarce and lamb prices around 9 10 dollars, general weakness notable in sheep and wethers.
Illinois UW. 8 Department Of Apriculture Market Reports
East St. Louis reports include cattle and calf receipts with 2,200 head and 1,000 calves. Steers and fat butchers slow. feeders show mixed movement. Sheep receipts 1,000 head with fat lambs strong. packer top around 13.25 to 14.00, ewes steady.
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East St. Louis
Department of Apriculture
Market Report From St Joseph Livestock Auction
Receipts: 5,000 head cattle and 3,000 sheep with market activity. hogs 10 to 115 cents higher with top at 8.25 and weights 190 to 320 pounds. Cattle are mostly steady to weak with beef steers 11.00 to 11.50 and bulk beef cows 6.25 to 8.50. veal top 13.00. Sheep steady with fat lambs and wool skins around 13.00, natives 12.75 down.
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Chicago
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Hog Prices Climb at Peoria Livestock Market
Peoria Illinois December 15 receipts show 1500 hogs trading 10 to 15 cents higher. Top hogs brought 8.40 with bulk sales around 8.00 to 8.30. Cattle receipts totaled 75 cars.
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Peoria
Jimmy Comes Home Scores a Big Hit
The junior class at the local high school presented Jimmy Comes Home a three act comedy in the auditorium. The weather kept many away but the cast delivered a strong performance aided by the school orchestra and a girls chorus. After the play a luncheon was held at Morrison Cafe for cast and participants.
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Jimmy
Evalyn Thompson
Margaret Munster
Mildred Springsteen
Margaretta Butler
Edith Patterson
Martha Delzell
Miss Calder
Miss Schock
Miss Rouse
T. C. Ruggles
Morrison Cafe
Fathers Guests at Second Annual Ag Club Banquet
Morris Legler president of the Muscatine high school Ag club was toastmaster at its second annual father and son banquet in the home economics department. Fifty-one fathers and sons attended and dined on rabbit and squirrel. C M Timm spoke after Legler. George Steen of West Liberty gave a farmer's view and Vernon Shepard discussed post high school plans. The meal was served by the home economics class under Miss Florence Hahn and Miss Lelia Lintner.
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Morris Legler
Ag Club
Muscatine High School
Legler
C. M. Timm
George Steen
West Liberty
Vernon Shepard
Smith-Hughes
Ames
Florence Hahn
Lelia Lintner
Lindy’s Mother Unable To Accept Invitation
Mrs Lindbergh cannot accept Dwight W Merrew's invitation to join her son Charles A Lindbergh in Mexico City as a guest of honor. Incomplete text from AP dispatch notes Lindbergh family matters and social plans.
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Lindy
Funeral Services for Fire Victims
Funeral services for Mrs. W. E. La Fever and her son John, who died in the fire at their home on December 10, were held at the Marston church on Wednesday at 1 o'clock. Sarah Unsworth La Fever, born June 11, 1895 in Rock Island county, died December 11 at St. Anthony's hospital from burns. She married W. E. Le Fever on April 6, 1917, and four children were born to them, three of whom survived with husband and three sons Robert 9, Lloyd 5, Lawrence 7. She is also survived by her mother Hulda Unsworth and brothers John and Tom, all of Millersburg. John La Fever, born February 18, 1925 near Buffalo Prairie, was buried with his mother. The Rev. Leonard conducted the services. pallbearers were Lyman Elliot, John Welch, Lenwood Marston, Milton Mander, Vernon Castor, Cameron Castor.
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Illinois City
Ill
W. E. la Fever
John
Marston
Sarah Unsworth la Fever
Thomas and
Hulda Unsworth
Rock Island County
Taylor Ridge
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Rock Island
W. E. le
Aledo
Ellis
Robert
Lloyd
Lawrence
Tom
Millersburg
la Fever
Perryton
Keota City Council appoints C A Lacey to vacancy
Keota Iowa December 15 C A Lacey is named councilman to fill the vacancy from M P Wilkerson moving to Oxford Lacey previously served during the sewerage and waterworks vote Also L S Williams of Prairie City becomes Rock Island section foreman succeeding M A Kite who retired A bazaar and meals to be held at Houcks hall today by St Mary's church
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Keota
C. A. Lacey
M. P. Wilkinson
Oxford
Lacey
L. S. Williams
Prairie City
Rock Island
M. A. Kite
St. Mary’s Church
Houck’s Hall
Surprise for Him Revolver Demand Sparks Tense Gag
A wild eyed customer asks for a revolver for her husband. The shopkeeper questions if the husband knows what he wants. The woman replies she will surprise him by shooting him, creating a tense moment in a passing show.
Dieudonne Costes and Le Plan Nonstop South Atlantic Flight
Dieudonne Costes and Joseph Le plan a Monday or Tuesday takeoff from Santiago to New York to complete a non stop south Atlantic crossing their record feat reported from Chile.
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Santiago
Chile
Dieudonne Costes
Joseph le
South Atlantic
New York
Montevideo Prepares Major Industrial Fair Next March
Montevideo plans a large industrial fair set for next March, inviting local and international firms to showcase products and technologies. Officials expect wide attendance and opportunities for business deals and networking.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Trinidad Sages Foresee Bumper Sugar Crop for 1928
Trinidad residents and sages predict a record sugar harvest for 1928 with favorable weather and rising yields. The forecast cites plans by local planters and merchants preparing for a strong season, signaling economic optimism.
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Trinidad
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