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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
4
Telegraph service slightly disarranged but trains run on schedule and local telephone service shows no unusual trouble. A heavy frost tonight may worsen conditions and telegraph lines could fail. auto race Through the state from Davenport likely postponed as road conditions worsen.
At the Berlin annual meeting of the German American Business League references were made to British reports about shipments of German and Austro-Hungarian goods from Rotterdam warehouses to the United States. Dr Gustav Stresemann said only small lots have been forwarded on British certificates. He argued the old obstruction status persists as the neutral power fails to use its influence to protect trade with Germany. Officials of the league reported the situation.
A vintage ad promises instant relief from nasal congestion with Ely's Cream. It claims the antiseptic healing cream can be applied in the nostrils to open air passages, soothe inflamed mucous membranes, and relieve head pressure and nighttime breathing difficulties.
The group reports 1068 member firms with over half joining in the past year, emphasizing rapid growth and expanding reach. The note highlights ongoing recruitment and the association’s increasing influence in its sector.
The dispatch recounts Sir Douglas Haig steering the First Army Corps from a perilous night position at Landrecies and resuming the march toward Wassigny on Guise with French reserves aiding. Haig, a Scottish-born officer educated at Oxford, has held key commands from the Sudan to India and Aldershot, shaping Allied strategy in the west.
The note from Austria Hungary to the United States discusses the Ancona sinking and the Washington cabinet's claim that American citizens died in the incident. Vienna questions juridical motives and signals willingness to exchange views with Washington while noting differences from other cases. German papers react with surprise at the U S note’s tone and content.
The article discusses mixed signals over a diplomatic note. It cites The New York Times style of critique, noting the president's temper and urging frank joint efforts to clear the atmosphere. It mentions The Nachrichten questioning Washington rhetoric and shifting blame to the Italian captain of the Ancona for attempting escape.
A London dispatch reports a lull on the Macedonian frontier as Greek elections approach. Allied forces retirements have ended and observers in Athens expect the pause to extend through Sunday’s vote.
Advertisement lists Hart Schaffner Marx clothing Seetson hats Manhat tan shirts and related menswear items from David Bogard store. It highlights a variety of brands and products offered to customers seeking tailored apparel.
The article notes Greek Saloniki positions resisting enemy pressure while German forces may need time and heavier artillery for an assault. It highlights Allied pride in the retreat, small losses, and the need for stronger guns. London also reports Field Marshal French’s temporary retirement and Sir Douglas Haig’s new duties with strong reputation.
Grain futures show May Wheat at 117 119 and 118 117, May Corn around 72 with mixed daily ranges, May Oats near 45, and meat futures with pork and ribs edging higher. Traders monitor May contracts, with notable spreads and price swings across grains and livestock.
Hutton Collins Frenzel with Lamson Brothers report primary receipts and shipments of Wheat Corn and Oats. Today figures show Wheat receipts 2 242 000 and shipments 1 362 000, Corn receipts 749 000 shipments 479 000, Oats receipts 806 000 shipments 702 000. Chicago Cablots list Wheat receipts 214 contracts 134 estimate 204 last year 138.
Wheat quotes show No 2 red and No 3 red around 1.07 to 1.18 per bushel with hard selections near 1.17 to 1.18. Corn values list No 2 yellow old at 74 to 44 cents, No 4 yellow new 60s, No 4 white new around 68 to 70 cents. Oats No 3 around 41 to 42 cents, standard around 43 cents.
Wheat and corn show modest gains while oats stay steady. No. 2 hard wheat at 1.12, red at 1.16. corn No. 2 mixed 66 to 67 percent. oats No. 2 white 43 to 41.5 cents. Rye at 8.8 to 9.0 cents. Hay prices steady with timothy 11.00 to 12.00, prairie 10.00 to 10.50, alfalfa 15.50 to 16.00.
Market notes from St Louis Omaha and Peoria show cash wheat prices for No 2 red No 3 red and other grades with values around 1.20 to 1.06 for No 2 hard. oats and white grain also listed. Additional prices from Peoria and Liverpool included for various white and mixed grain categories on December 16.
Butter receipts 4 507 tubs with creamery extras at 36 3614c and firsts 28 24 5c. Eggs steady receipts 10 513 cases with fresh gathered extras 41 42c and firsts 36 31c, seconds 33 35c. Cheese receipts 383 boxes state whole milk flats specials 77 340 and 16 1647c as average fancy.
Chicago market notes butter unchanged with receipts 2 280 cases eggs receipts 18 cars poultry alive lower fowls 11 11 4c springs 12c turkeys 12c New York live poultry firm western chickens 15 16c form 14 14 16c turkeys 20 23c dressed firm fresh killed chicks 15 21c fowls 14 17 44c turkeys 24 25c
Poultry mostly unchanged with chicken prices at 14 to 14? cents per pound, geese 11 to 12 cents, butter and eggs steady. New York raw sugar centrifugal 4.77, molasses 4.00, refined steady. Our Prescription Wet Wash for Weary Wives.
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