Market News Weather Favors The Coin Bears
The article notes continued mild weather boosting corn bear prospects while arrivals restrain large gains. Eastbound shipments embargo limits bulls, opening prices steady to down slightly. Government alcohol production order cited as bearish, but oats rally on tighter North American supply. Close firm with modest gains. oats fall on storage sales and no export bids. larger bag receipts disrupt provisions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
FOR SALE Classified Ads Mix Items and Services
A garbled vintage classifieds page lists many small ads offering items for sale such as insurance, farm stock, optical services, furniture, clothing, and real estate. It includes a 320 acre Muscatine County farm for sale and various single line notices with phone numbers and locations like Nichols Iowa and Washington Street.
Tickets Fly For Booster Game Benefiting Battery C
Ticket sales surge for a charity basketball game benefiting Battery C. George Volger and George Wise spearhead efforts with Muskies and high school cadets, aiming for 1000 tickets at 25 cents. Scouts and cadets in uniform admitted free. general public urged to support the fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bat- Akg C
Bo Varous
Battery C
George Volger
The
Muskies
George Wise
Battery Boys
Roach
Boy Scout Troops
Cadet Corps
Nichols to Meet Junction School in Friday Clash
Nichols to host Junction high school basketball Friday at the Nichols Opera House. Nichols boasts a fast lineup including Shannon Nolan Forwards Neugent Mills Centers Poole Elder Guards Humboldt to close businesses tomorrow for funeral services of Frank A Gotch former world wrestling champion and Gotch attended local school.
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Journal
Nichols
Columbus Junction
Nichols Opera House
Shannon
Nolan
Neugent
Mills
Poole
Elder
Humboldt
Gotch
Cassociated Press
Dee
Humfoldt
Frank A. Gotch
Christmas Program At Moscow Church Delights Community
In Moscow Iowa on December 18 a Christmas program at the Methodist Episcopal church features songs recitations and dances by local schools. Participants include school No. 1 No. 5 No. 6 and No. 10 with performances by Primary Junior and Senior classes and several soloists and choruses.
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Moscow
Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Liemmuehler
Pearl Wilhelme
Gretchen Smith
Prince of Life
Florence Lincoln
Fishard Miller
Trederick Miller
Doys
Louisa Gardner
Mnet
Clara Barkalow
Miss Ryan
Addie Dickey
Gertrude Schmidt
Edna Lanze
Ian Cramer
Tha Manger Babe
Rosa Marticke
Orus
Peace Good Will
Urge Farmers to Hold Back Hogs
Washington December 18 The farm administration urged farmers to hold back hogs as Chicago markets are congested with more hogs than packers can handle due to limited transport. J Ty Cotton head of the meat division cautioned not to dump hogs onto overcrowded markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Fond Administration
Chicago
J. Ty Cotton
Boxing Roundup From Cities and States Decisive Wins
Chicago reports results from fights in Philadelphia Cincinnati New Orleans Baltimore and Columbus with Irvankie Calla han, Will Jackson, Harry Greb, Gus Christie, Butch Brandt, Lawler, Johnny Nrtle, Stid Williams, Ted Lewis, Loyan Downey, Benny Leonard, Chick Brown, Sam Langford, Kid Norfolk, and others. International wrestling results in New York feature Strangler Lewis, Zbyzko Hassane Freberg Tredger, Pospishil, Hevanpea, Manich, Lea Vitt, and Marion Plestina. Willard signals willingness to reenter for Red Cross benefit.
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Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
Gus Christie
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Butch” Brandt
Brooklyn
Young Lawler
Kansas City
New Orleans
Ted Lewis
England
Loyan Downey
Columbus
Ohio
Benny Leonard
Chick Brown
New Haven
New York
Strangler
Lewis
Wladek Zbyzko
Yousift Hassane
John Freberg
Tredger
Karl Pospishil
Lulu Hevanpea
George Manich
Frank Lea Vitt
Marion Plestina
Slay
Charley Cutler
Chicago
Senator Kenyon Proposes State War Commissions in France
Washington reports Senator Kenyon proposes a government backed, salary free commission representing each state to watch over troops in France. The panel would be headquartered in France, inform home audiences, address homesickness, relay complaints, and boost troop efficiency. Major Brookhart urges government rail ownership to curb high freight and passenger rates versus European lines.
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Journal Wire
Washington
Towa
France
Kenyon
Iowa
Senyon
Brookmuart
Smith W. Brookhart
Brookhart
Joint Committee
Newlands Committee
Major Brookhart
Chicago Cash Grain Market Prices in May 1944
Market report lists corn and grain prices by grade and category with No 2 yellow at around 1.19 to 1.50 dollars, No 4 yellow about 1.45, No 6 yellow near 1.15, and rye No 2 around 1.83. Barley and Timothy prices shown, lard and rib bids noted, reflecting a detailed commodity quotation from Chicago.
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Chicago
Associated.Press
Chcago
Yallow
Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Update
Market report shows mixed prices across corn oats and meats with futures and cash figures for January May and March delivery. Notable values include corn near 120 to 124 percent, oats around 74 to 71 percent, pork around 44.70 to 44.87 per hour, and lard at about 28.70 to 28.05 per 100 pounds with May and January contracts cited.
Receipts and Shipments From Chicago Board of Trade
Receipts and shipments listed for wheat corn and oats showing today last week and last year figures. Includes Minneapolis and Duluth wheat receipts with year comparisons. Indicates contracts and estimates for Carlota and Northwest Carlots markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutton & Frenzel
Chicago Board of Trade
Lamson Bros. & Cow
Hershey Bank
Minneapolis
Duluth
Caghi Corn No 2 Mixed at LGS and Noe & White Prices
Fragmentary AP wire item lists grain prices including Caghi Corn No 2 mixed at LGS and Noe & White with quotes $1.05 and $1.65, amid unclear other numbers and identifiers.
Grain prices slip at Peoria market report
Associated Press dispatch from Peoria Illinois December 18 notes corn prices drop five cents with No 6 white at 1.80 1.20 No 6 yellow 1.25 No mixed bid 1 450 No 5 mixed 28 No 6 mixed 126 sample 10e to 1.15 Oats also down with No 2 white standard 76c Non 32 white 55c
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Peoria
St Louis Grain Market Report Week's Closing Prices
St Louis market notes from December 18 show corn No 2 white at 1.70 dollars and No 2 yellow at 1.55 dollars, oats No 2 at 0.774 dollars per bushel, reflecting mixed prices for nearby futures. Prices listed by grade and form for the St Tinnis region with associated press wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Tinnis
Thia Atic
Local Poultry and Produce Prices in St Louis Market
Associated Press market notes from St Louis list poultry at 20c to 27c for springs and turkeys, butter at 49 to 50c, creamery items around 484 and related quotes. The brief wire item records price points and traders in a compact snapshot.
Butter Firm and Creamery Markets Report Prices and Receipts
In Chicago on December 18 Associated Press notes Butter Firm Creamery receipts at 4403 cases with ordinary firsts at 44 49c and refrigerator firsts at 44 51c. Potatoes show 32 car receipts and market unchanged. Poultry alive steady.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tih
New York Produce Prices and Receipts Report
New York dairy and produce news lists butter and cheese receipts and prices for December 18. Butter steady with creamery and extras ranges from 51 to 62 cents, firsts around 49 to 50 cents, seconds near 41 to 44 cents. Whey? teasers show steady receipts and various pack sizes, with mare notes on extras and refrigerator specials amid mixed market signals.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Sugar Market Steady Prices Reported
New York market news shows raw sugar steady at 4.90 a hundredweight and refined sugar steady as of December 18. Market observers note minimal movement amid mixed trading patterns across the sugar sector.
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New York
New-York
Government operation of railroads linked to waterways
The piece argues that government control of railroads would reshape waterway development. If war lasts years, Congress may appropriate for liberal waterway improvements, especially the upper Mississippi. Railroads and waterways have not been coordinated and railroads have tried to undermine water transport. government operation could align both systems.
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Congress
Upper
Mississippi
Supply is heavy as hog prices drop in Chicago market
Chicago December market report shows hog prices falling with heavy supplies. Cattle and sheep receipts rise with a weak market. hogs at Burk and various classes cited with price ranges and expected tomorrow totals. Cattle receipts about 23,000 head. sheep around 18,000 head. futures and weights noted.
Sioux City Hog and Cattle Market Reports Dec 18
Sioux City reports hog receipts 6 000 head market lower with prices for various weights and cuts. Cattle receipts 2 000 head and 17 000 head in Kansas City and nearby markets, with steers 7.50 to 13.60 and cows and heifers 6.50 to 11.00 in different lots. Sheep receipts 8 000 head with lambs 16.60 to 16.25 and yearlings 12.00 to 14.00. wethers 11.00 to 12.00 and ewes 9.00 to 11.06.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Pkcage
Burk
Sioux City
Kansas City
Moo
Market Report Omaha Cattle Sheep Prices Decline
Omaha stockyard receipts show foggy morning with 600 head. market lower for heavy and mixed cattle. Steers around 8.50 to 13.50. cows and heifers 6.50 to 12.50. vealers mixed. sheep receipts 43,700 head with steady tone. yearlings to 13.75, lambs around 14.50 to 11.80 posting mixed prices.
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Omaha Tivea
Omaha
Neb
Kansas City Produce Market Prices Reported
Kansas City market data from Associated Press teletype lists creamery items at 42 14 per unit with firsts 41 14 and seconds 39 14. Butter 4214, 14c packing 14c. Poultry prices show hens at 1 and roosters 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
New York Poultry Market Report Dispatch
New York poultry market notes firm with no settled prices. Dressed chickens and fowls unchanged. Turkeys quoted at 28 to 38 cents per pound. Tec 18 hive foulty remains unpriced.
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New York
Heaviness Seen in Bond Market Amid Mixed Trading
New York December 18 A morning of nominal stock gains contrasted with renewed heaviness in bonds and certain specialties. Bonds dragged, with Liberty issues slipping from 108.64 to 98.40 and 4s trading between 97.18 and 97.00 as American Tobacco American Telephone and several foreign air rotations dipped.
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New York
Country home of Rockefeller burns in East Cleveland
Cleveland, Dec. 18 The Rockefeller estate at Forest Hill East Cleveland was destroyed by fire after the owner moved most paintings a month earlier. Loss is estimated at $1000 with investigators probing origin. enduaraism is suspected.
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Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Forest Hill
Tne
Real estate bargains in Muscatine urged by Titus Loan Co
The Titus Loan and Investment Company notes strong activity in Muscatine city real estate and offers buyers access to listed properties through agents familiar with current values. The message invites inquiry to capitalize on price ranges and opportunities being circulated by local brokers.
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Titus Loan & Investment Co
Muscatine
Promotions From Ranks Open To Officers In French Front
General Pershing orders institute a promotion system allowing privates who prove themselves to earn commissions through a new training school. Noncommissioned officers and corporals become eligible, with recommendations based on unit fighting efficiency and duty performance. Vacancies for second lieutenants will arise in replacement divisions and combat units, with a fixed split across paths. Wounded officers may fill vacancies, and arriving depot battalions join replacement divisions.
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France
Associated Press
Pershing
Issue Circular on War Stamps
National War Savings committee in Treasury issues circulars to explain war savings certificates and thrift stamps. Known as Little Baby Bonds they gain value from purchase to maturity, guaranteed by government. Stamps issued in 25 cents and 5 dollars denominations. Thousands of these baby bonds are circulating nationwide.
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National War Savings Committee
Treasury Department
Oretty Mall
Postoffice Money Orders In City Under Scrutiny
A fragment notes daily sales by city postoffice clerks and carriers and mentions the money order and registration department of the postoffice, implying ongoing operations and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Postoffice
Public Auction at Davenport Farm Dec 21 1917
Auction promises sale of 4 miles east of Blue Glass Davenport area items include bay and gray geldings several mares and mules cattle hogs and poultry with 500 bushels corn hay and farm tools all cash or bankable notes due in 12 months 6 percent interest lunch at noon kiire
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Hampton Ladner Farm
Blue Glass
Davenport
Hatzel
Auctioneers and Clerk List for Thomas Agar Property
Thomas Agar owner with H L Wilcken as auctioneer and H H Wunder as clerk listed for the sale. The notice identifies the principals involved in the forthcoming auction and their roles in handling the proceedings.
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Ziegler
Oak Phreat
East Lawn
C. Russell
Washington St
Chester
P. Wagner
Grandview
W. M. Garrett
Wisi Island
N. Rosenberger
Sauerkraut
Rhode Island
Towney Brown, Nichols
R. J
Muscatine County
J.M. Kembe
Opera
G. Kuebler
Herghey Ave
Thoraneghbred
Rufus
Belgium
Poland
Wilton
P. B. Lake
Sage
Daleeth
Central Hotel
Tewa
Canaries
Phono
J. &, Blackwell
Rhoda Island
Ulumber, Brick and Kindling
Mulberry Ave
Oldsmobile
Maple
Will Cochran
6Th St
Bartlett , Bt
Inquire
Dodge Motor Co
Arthur McCarthy
Wirht
Iowa Ave
Aetna Pina Fee Sihiter
M.B. A. Hall
Sweetland Center
HD. Horst
At Law
Muscatine State Bank Building
Walnut St
Pacific Comet
Superior Rervicart
Boyd Transfer
Minn
Ehenap
Actyo Divery—Armers Friend Food Yard
Cora Biesewetter
Werman’ Kiesewetter
C. T Richard’& Sons
J. Greenblatt
Fifth Street
Philadelphia
Sree Teper Raneer
East 2Nd
Inquirer. Journal
Ford
Tintel
Win
Ee Ae
PY Journal
C. N. Nickelson
T. Stoneards
Tn _auire T. Journal
FT. M. Rath
Seimer- Brock Co
Front
Sycamore
Nest
Ford Tree
Pearl City Net Co
Ant
Ith St
Onvalone
Mats Felp
Tri-City Barber College
Pavennort
Taaquire
Brown's
Postal Department
J. H. Mundt
Ady
BOY Scouts
Junction School
Irvankie Callahan
Will Jackson
Johnny Nrtle
Stid Whlliliams
Baltimore
Sam Langford
Kid
Norfolk
Panama
Denver
Just Willard
the Red Cross
Aenyon Fav
Awder Mien
Pany
Europe
Chicago Grain and Provisions Market
Ciaan Wiy
Aia
Peoria Grain Market
St. Louis
Grain Market
Ill
Kansac Sty Tye Shack
Rockefeller Burns
Adv. A
GEO. Kranz & Son
Wendinger
Hampshire
Plymouth Rock
Thomas Agar
H. L. Wilcken
HH. PF. Wunder
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