Swine Market Rises as Packers Compete in Open Market
Hog sales strengthen sellers’ position with 250 higher bids as 16,000 head moved to plants. Good to choice 130 to 250 lb hogs bring 8.15 to 8.25 dollars, weighty butchers 8.15. Reports note favorable curtailment of cattle receipts aiding sellers, while overall demand remains dull outside light steers yearlings and heifers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ae Nes Odivichio Nthe
Hk Duietens
Nage Pater
Aneca
Hog Futures Mixed Quotes In Chicago Trade
AP report shows Jan light hogs at 5.40 cash and Jan medium hogs at 88.30 while bids list 8.25 for Jan lights and 8.90 for March lights. Dec futures at 88.16 with other bids around 8.50 to 8.65 and March contracts quoted for heavies and other classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Heavies
Gence Bop Poon UK
Jaen
Bae March
Iowa Hog Prices Across Major Markets Report
Associated Press note lists today’s hog prices in Des Moines Mason City Ottumwa Waterloo and others with prime lights mediums and heavies in ranges from about 5.80 to 7.60 per cwt and receipts around 3 300 head in Des Moines plus various weight classes and packer quotes. Reports show slight rises in Des Moines receipts and varying prices by weight class across markets.
Iowa and Minnesota Hog Receipts Report 48 Hours Ended 10 A.M.
Des Moines AP U S Department of Agriculture notes combined hog receipts at 22 yards and five plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota totaling 29 500 for 48 hours ending 10 am today. Prices range 6.25 to 7.78 per cwt with weights and classes detailed, marketing heavy for Monday as buyers bid aggressively at several stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U. S. Dem. of Agriculture
Iowa
Minnesota
Poultry and Eggs and Livestock Prices in Local Markets
Local grocers and markets pay 27 to 30 cents for poultry and eggs. Heavy hens 14 cents, light hens 10 cents, heavy springs 14 cents, Leghorn springs 1) cents, stags cents. Hog quotations from J P Squire Co Muscatine Iowa show good hogs 10 to 149 lbs at 7.00 to 7.39, 150 to 170 lbs at 7.00 to 7.90, 180 to 210 lbs at 7.10 to 7.45, 220 to 260 lbs at 7.45, 260 to 300 lbs at 7.55, extreme heavy butcher 6.85 to 7.55, butcher packers 6.40 to 6.65, heavy packers 6.15 to 6.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Squire Company
Muscatine
Local markets wheat prices move higher
Wheat prices edged up after a 1 621000 bushel drop in U S visible supply left domestic stocks under 8 million bushels versus last year. Corn receipts in Chicago dropped to 186 cars as primary arrivals rose to 1 915000 bushels. May and July futures for wheat and corn showed mixed moves while oats rose modestly and provisions varied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Live Hogs and Cattle Prices Show Mixed Trade in Chicago Markets
Chicago reports hog receipts 55 000 head with live prices steady to higher amid active trading and late trade easing. Cattle receipts 15 000 head with bids mostly 20 lower on butcher stock as calves and yearlings remain firm. various weights show mixed values across steers, heifers, cows, and vealers. Sheep receipts 210 head with fat lambs up about a quarter and packer demand lifting prices for spring lambs and slaughter sheep and lambs across weight categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago—inc
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Lsuu
East St. Louis Livestock Market Report
Receipts include hogs 10 000 head cattle 5 000 calves 2 000 and sheep 2 000. Hogs mostly 15 to 20 cents higher with select weights up to 25 cents. sows and pigs varied. Cattle buyers steady to firm with slaughter classes showing mixed gains and cows and bulls priced accordingly. vealers and stockers noted steady to higher. Sheep demand muted with lambs and sheep easing while radiations hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
U. 3
Dept. of Agriculture
Cattle Hog and Sheep Receipts with Market Movements
Sioux City Iowa cattle receipts total 6 000 head while hogs reach 7 500 and sheep 6 000. Cattle show mixed demand with yearlings and stockers steady to weak and fat cattle steady to weak. best fed yearlings above 13.50 and many prices cited for varied classes. Hogs see slow sale with bids around 7.90 to 8.00 for lighter weights and higher packer activity. Sheep demand firm with stockers feeding about 25 percent and fat lambs up about 25 cents. shippers bid up to 7.60 for certain grades.
Livestock Prices Reported at St Joseph Market
U S Department of Agriculture notices receipts for cattle hogs and sheep at St Joseph Missouri. Hogs mostly 15 to 25 cents higher with top at 8 06 and most sales 7 29 to 7 50. Cattle receipts 2000 head with calves and yearlings steady to strong. stock cows unsold and stockers slow. Sheep receipts 4000 head with few sales. light weight lambs around 7 25 to 7 50 and best wool lambs near 7 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Livestock Receipts Run Strong at South St. Paul Auction
Cattle receipts 5200 head opening slow with a weak undertone. Cows largely 4.00 to 5.25, bulls 4.75 to 5.25, fed cattle up to 10.00, stockers and feeders about steady. Calves 7800 head traded dealers steady with 7.50 to 9.50 top. Hogs 17500 head up to 7.75, lights and butchers 7.70, sows 6.75 to 7.00, pigs 8.00 to 8.25. Sheep 17000 head bid about steady, fat lambs 7.25 to 7.50, choice 7.75 to 8.00 with through billing included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South St. Paul
Minn
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Hogs rise at Peoria market on strong receipts
Peoria Illinois AP reports hog receipts reach 4000 head with prices up 25 to 300 higher. Top hogs bring 8.15 while bulk trades run 7.95 to 8.10. Cattle receipts total 200 head with steady to firmer demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Plane crash injures Australian aviatrix Mrs Keith Miller
Mrs Keith Miller, an Australian aviatrix, was unhurt when her plane crashed at Jacksonville after takeoff. The motor failed due to a faulty gasoline pump, causing a 40 foot fall that demolished the under-carriage and wings. The flight was en route to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Miller
Jacksonville
J. M. Keith Miller
Washington
Butter Receipts and Creamery Prices on Pacific Coast Market
Market notes show butter receipts at 4.671 tubs with weak demand while creamery prices rise above extra. Average lot prices quoted 32 35 and 29 3/lec with various grades and shell treated stock. Prices include 32 33 2c for extra firsts and 29 4c for common grades and packing stock No. 1 at 23 24c No. 2 at 2c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Missouri prices steady on eggs butter and poultry
St Louis market notes show eggs unchanged at 24 cents for Missouri No 1, butter steady with creamery extras 34, standards 31, firsts 26 and seconds mhc. Poultry mostly level with geese up 4 cents, heavy hens 16, light hens 13, springs 16, turkeys 26, ducks 19 cents, license. Cheese unchanged with Northern twins at 18 to 22? cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri No. 1
Chicago
U. S
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Idaho
Colorado
Dec
Kansas City Produce Prices Whiskeyed for Daily Market
In Kansas City market notes from AP eggs listed at 6.0 per dozen, butter Creamery 34c large quantities 33c, butter fat 19 24c and packing butter lic. Poultry prices show hens 10 14c broilers 14 19c roosters 8 lic springs 18c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Springs
New York Sugar Market Steady On Spot and Futures
Raw sugar holds at 3.35 in spots while raw futures slip 3 to 5 points. Refined sugar falls 10 points to 4.65 for fine granulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Poultry Prices Mixed in New York Market Listings
Market listings show varied quotes for fresh and frozen poultry. Chickens, fowls, and turkeys are priced across fresh and frozen lines with per-pound ranges, while alive poultry is offered by freight and express services with additional rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aia
Express
Selling Wave Recedes as Market Holds Gains
New York stocks faced a major selling wave but rallied in early trading. U S Steel American Telephone and American Can rallied after initial dips as call money firmed and time rates edged higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S. Steel
American Telephone
American Canl
Grain and seed price report from Chicago market
Wheat prices range from 65 to 79 cents for various grades with No 1 and No 2 hard wheat near 78 79 cents. Corn shows mixed and yellow bids from 66 to 74 cents. Oats list No 1 white at 33 1 2 cents, Timothy seed at 8 25 to 8 50, Clover seed at 15 to 22 75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liz
Chicago
White
Timothy
Minneapolis Flour Prices Hold Steady in Shipments
In Minneapolis Minnesota AP report shows flour prices in carload lots quoted at 5.45 to 5.55 per barrel for 99 lb sacks. Shipments total 31,284 barrels with Aran at 17.50 to 18.00 and Standard Middlings at 17.00 to 17.50, indicating unchanged market levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Chicago Poultry and Butter Prices Mixed as Receipts Slump
AP report details weak receipts across poultry butter and eggs with varied prices. Fowls roosters and turkeys show mixed figures while butter and eggs firm or steady, with regional grain and potato price ranges noted and storage standards cited for December and January.
Egg Price Receipts Report Mixed Quality Cases
New York AP reports egg receipts total 6 901 cases with irregular mixes and varied color quality. Prices listed include 29 30c extras and 24 25c firsts with 21 22c for seconds and 19 20c for refrigerator extra firsts. Nearby hennery brown and hennery white offerings show 27 33c range for extras and closely packed grade terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hennery Brown
Hennery White
Bond demand lifts slightly as week opens in New York
Demand for bonds showed modest improvement at the start of the week in New York. Gold edged issues fell, second grade issues declined, but bargain buying appeared as reinvestment flows from dividends and interest payments entered the market. Railroad bonds were irregular but steadier amid selective buying and mixed carrier issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Former Actress Diane Ellis Dies in India Honeymoon
Los Angeles reports Mrs. Stephen C. Millett a former Hollywood motion picture actress died in Madras India. She married Stephen C Millett a young millionaire in Paris two months ago and the couple had planned a honeymoon trip via India Egypt and Spain back to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Stephen C. Millett
Diane Ellis
Madras
India
Paris
France
Egypt
Spain
Father and Son Held for Murder in North Dakota
A father James F. Bannon and his son Charles Bannon are charged with first degree murder in the Haven family killings at the Haven farm near Schafer. Charles is jailed in Williston and confessed to killing the Haven family. James was arrested in Waldport, Oregon and awaits extradition. Authorities plan to question the elder Bannon about details in the confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
N. D
Charles Bannon
Albert E. Haven
Haven Farm
Schafer
James F. Bannon
Toledo
Ore
North Dakota
Waldport
Havens
J. S. Taylor
McKenzie County
Charles
Bootleg King Held for $50,000 Ransom
Chicago Heights resident James Ward a reputed bootleg king was seized by four men Sunday and held for a $50,000 ransom. Police fear retaliation from Ward’s henchmen noting this is his second kidnapping after a 1927 abduction without a ransom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Heights
James Ward
Ward
Harry B. Strafford
Audition Winners Named in National Radio Contest
A Dayton soprano and a New York baritone won first prizes in the fourth national radio audition finals sponsored by the Atwater Kent Foundation. Each received 5000 dollars, a gold decoration and two years of conservatory tuition. Other prizewinners included soprano Mary G. Cortner of New Orleans and tenor Stephen F. Merrill of Campbell, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dayton
Miss Caronders
Raoul E. Nadeau
Atwater Kent Foundation
National Broadcasting System
Mary G. Cortner
New Orleans
Sephen F. Merrill
Campbell
Calif
Joyce Allmand
Dallas
Tex
Richard W. Dennis
Sioux Falls
S. D
Paula J. Phoenix
Oakhurst
N. J
W. Eugene Lopez
Jackson
Miss
Ester B. Coombs
Long Beach
Ross Graham
Hot Springs
Ark
Bomb Explodes Killing Man in Shickshinny Christmas Package
In Shickshinny Pennsylvania a miner Joseph Masteikas age 49 was killed when a Christmas package exploded as he and his wife unwrapped it. His wife suffered severe injuries and three daughters escaped unharmed. A suspect is in custody and police suggest a neighborhood quarrel may be the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shickshinny
Joseph Masteikas
Masteikas
Twilight Musical Draws Big Crowd at Columbus High
The Columbus high school orchestra and boys and girls glee clubs presented a Sunday afternoon program at 5 o clock. Attendees enjoyed inspirational Christmas music under the direction of Mrs. Genevieve Fedderson. Barbara Hall accompanied the glee clubs and Irene McRoberts accompanied the orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Columbus High School
Genevieve Fedderson
Columbus
Barbara Hall
Irene McRoberts
Theaters Tonight A Muse U Grace Moore in A Ladys Morals
The listing promotes Grace Moore in A Lady's Morals and the Western Phantom of the Desert at Crystal and Universal venues. Fox Palace shows Telable David with Richard Cromwell Noah Beery and Joan Peers. Also screening Slim Summerville comedy and The Story Book Parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Moore
Crystal
Universal News
FOX Palace
Richard Cromwell
Noah Beery
Joan Peers
David
Virginia Mountains
Fox News
Slim Summerville
1930 Toys Show Mirrors Modern Progress in Toys
The 1930 Toys Show in Muscatine spotlights progress from miniature golf to refrigeration as hundreds of shoppers explore a wide toy supply. Dolls, doll houses, and action toys reflect changing tastes, with realistic animals and vehicles replacing older designs. Also included: a local obituary noting Mrs. Roscoe Spencer of Lucas County, 62, died by self-inflicted harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Toyland
Dobbin
Chariton
Roscoe Spencer
Lucas County
Tom Shearer
State College
Ethel Lowe
Kearney
Neb
Ring of the Free Reno Ring for Divorced Women
Marie Nan Barclay former Mrs McClelland Barclay, noted illustrator, aims to form a band of divorced women who will wear her Reno Ring. The ring is black onyx with the word free, worn on the third finger of the left hand to distinguish divorced women from married and single women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nan Barclay
McClelland Barclay
Dog Parking Grounds Above Piccadilly Theater
London says the Piccadilly theater has opened a roof for dogs accompanying matrons to town. Big dogs rest on straw beds, small dogs in baskets, with ample fresh water but no food provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Piccadilly Theater
Marconi Develops Secret Radio for Plane Communication
Rome reports Senator Guglielmo Marconi is refining a short wave beam system that allows a person to talk to a plane 100 miles away with no outside stations listening in. The work aims at private, line of sight radio contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Radio
Rome
Guglielmo Marconi
Obituary: Mrs. Mary Lenharr Funeral Held at St. Marys
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lenharr, who died Tuesday at her daughter's home, were held Friday at 9 am at St Marys church with Father Peiffer officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery. pallbearers included grandsons Robert Bermel Raymond Bermel Ralph Bermel Clarence Bermel and James Doran and Felix Doran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lenharr
Peter Bermel
St. Mary's Church
Father Peiffer
Greenwood Cemetery
Robert
Raymond
Ralph
Clarence Bermel
James
Felix Doran
Two Men Fined For Intoxication In City Court
William Schleck and C. J. Peel were fined five dollars and costs in Police Judge H. D. Horst's court this morning on intoxication charges. They were arrested by police over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schleck
C. J. Peel
H. D. Horst
Death Summons George Reeder
George Reeder assistant treasurer and auditor of the Jefferson Southwestern railroad died at his Mt. Vernon Illinois home last Sunday after a lengthy illness. A native of Muscatine he had worked in railroad affairs for many years and lived in Mt. Vernon since 1921. Surviving are his widow a son George F of Mt. Vernon a daughter Miss Mary Louise Reeder and a half brother Rear Admiral J H Dayton of Portsmouth Virginia. Funeral services were held at Trinity Episcopal church in Mt. Vernon on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reeder
Jefferson- Southwestern Railroad
Muscatine
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Reeder
George F
Mary Louise Reeder
J. H. Dayton
Portsmouth
Trinity Episcopal Church
Minstrel Program Delights Wilton Township Audience
Twelve members of the Muscatine County Farm Bureau Wilton division presented a minstrel program at Rainbow school Saturday night. More than 70 people attended as the entertainers performed traditional minstrel songs and routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton Township
Muscatine County Farm Bureau
Rainbow School
Nurse Aids on Two Types of TB Cases
Miss Margaret Matheson of Muscatine Public Health Bureau reports two TB cases show progress with early treatment. A 17 year old recovered to arrested status at Oakdale, while a destitute 26 year old mother remains bedfast. efforts continue to obtain sanitarium care and temporary child care. Major funds come from the bureau's Christmas seal sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Matheson
Public Health Bureau
Matheson
Oakdale
Arizona
Muscatine
Loaded dice tied to Cleopatra relics unearthed in Chicago
Field Museum dice claimed to be used during Cleopatra’s reign were found loaded and given to Marc Anthony to influence love and gambling. The find adds intrigue to ancient artifacts and royal legends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo
Chicago
Cleopatra
Field Museum
Marc Anthony
Boy Scout Toy Hospital Seeks More Patients for Christmas Aid
Muscatine Boy Scouts established a toy hospital at scoutmaster William Dale’s East Hill shop. About 50 toys have been repaired and the hospital staff seeks more donations and toys to repair for Muscatine children, with Connor’s grocery serving as the base for pickups and drop offs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Santa
Boy Scout Troop No. 124
William Dale
East Hill
Dam- Connor
More Pipe Line Easements Listed
The list shows easement assignments to Continental Construction for an about 115 mile pipe line at the state’s western edge. Property owners named include Hugh B. Holcomb C C and Wilma Redman George and Mary Hintermeister J M Kemble D C Bierman and others along with Midwestern Food Products Corp Thompson Motor Corp American Savings Bank and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Construction Company
Hugh B. Holcomb
C. C
Wilma Redman
George and
Mary Hintermeister
J. M. Kemble
D. C. Bierman
Howard
Eldeanor Law
J. L
Ida Giesler
May W. Hoopes
John Mittman
American Savings Bank
J. A. Haas
H. L. Nehls
Matilda
Henry Hahn
Community notes from Columbus Junction and area
The United Presbyterian Missionary society met with 35 attendees in Columbus Junction City. Activities included a monologue Jyota, a Talk on Industrial works Sudan, and election of local Red Cross officers. A Priscilla club Christmas party, birthday gatherings, and visits to Muscatine and Oska loosa were reported. Two men died from poison liquor in Sioux City. The U S Naval Academy at Annapolis traces its founding to 1845 by George Bancroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
First and Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church
Charlotte Willmering
Columbus City
C. N. Johnston
R. S. Johnston
Jyota
India
William Gilkey
J. Lewis
Sudan
Laurene Gilkey
Juanita Huston
Maude Shearer
Rose Duncan
Jessie Wykert
Richard Peters
Evan Arthur
Evelyn and Lyle
Arthur Williams
Cotter
D. E. Davis
Roy Huber
Joan
Fay Green
Muscatine
Burdette
Lyle Moore
Frank Moore
Sioux City
J. H. Robbins
Leo Callahan
Harry Wancuk
U. S. Naval Academy At
Annapolis
George Bancroft
Secretary of the Navy
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Mason City
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Waterloo
Chicago Livestock
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U. 8
St. Joe Livestock
South St. Paul Livestock
Peoria Livestock
Journal
New York Poultry
Chicago Cash Grain
New York Bonds
Bond Department
Muscatine State Bank
Lough American Tel & Tel
Senne O's
Ottecium
Bethlehem Steel da
Canada
Calif. Petris
Aeres
Cuba
Penn
R. R
Phillips Petr
Royal Dutch
Shell Union
Southern Calif. Edison
Southern Pacific
Texas Corp
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Sam
Santa Claus
Hotiday
Spesiac
Bureau
Boy Scout Toy Hospital
Col. Junction
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