Pay Honors to Dead Mat King Gotch
Humboldt Iowa observes the funeral of Frank A Gotch retired world wrestling champion. The service at the Congregational church draws Governor W L Warding and hundreds more, with processions to Union Cemetery. Rev Alexander Bennett of Latin Kansas to deliver the orations. Masons and Knight Templars assist.
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Humboldt
Union Cemetery
Frank. A. Gotch
Gotth
W.L. Warding
Champion
Alexander Bennett
Latin
Kansas
Congregational Church
Gotch
Open Parley to Mexico Opens in Washington D C
Negotiations begin in Washington for settlement of all disputes between the United States and Mexico. Secretary Lansing and Ambassador Fletcher lead the U S side with Ygnacio Bonilla as Mexico’s representative. Topics include border arrangements and exchange of goods. oil, gold, and copper tensions loom large amid war needs.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Mexico
John United States
Lansing
Henry P. Fletcher
Mexico City
Ygnacio Bonillag
Fletcher
Wison
Washington
Great Britain
Tampico
Candle light hazards warn Red Cross window displays
The national board of fire underwriters warns against lighting candles in windows behind Red Cross flags during Christmas as a method to recruit 10.9 million members. The risk of flames in home windows is deemed as dangerous as a match and powder keg. Georges S. Fowler of the Red Cross urges adherence to the warning and suggests using room lights or electric flashlights for illumination.
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Associated Press
New York
National Board of Fire Underwriters
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Georges S. Fowler
The
National Board
Midwest to Reach Red Cross Quota
Chicago dispatch reports the central division is expected to meet its Christmas Red Cross membership quota of 100 percent, with strong indications of full delivery across the division and continued fundraising efforts into the holiday season.
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Midwest
RED Cross
Chicago
Central Division
Boxing and wrestling results across several cities
In Chicago a ten round draw pitted Ray Moore of Minneapolis against Jim Azzine of Duluth. Du Ith Knockout Brown stopped Jack Lewis in three. Logan and George Adams drew in six at Gary Indiana. Johnnie Ritchie and Peanuts body drew ten rounds at Toluca Illinois. Lew Tendler stopped Jack Russo in five at Boston. Strangler Lewis defeated B I Roller and Wladek Zybos to throw Joe Rogers in New York’s International Wrestling tournament.
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Chicago
Ray Moore
Minneapolis
Jim Azzine
Duluth
du Ith
Brown
Jack Lewis
Logan
George Adams
Gary
Ind
Johnnie Ritchie
Peanuts
Pea
Toluca
Ills
Lew Tendler
Jack Russo
Boston
Strangler
Lewis
B. I. Roller
Wladek Vzybos
Joe Rogers
New York
Standardized motor trucks and trailers for government use
Washington December 19 completion of designs for standardising motor trucks and trailers for peace and war use was announced by the quartermaster corps. Three classes of trucks were developed including GB three ton capacity, AA four ton, and A variety with 144 ton capacity. Trailers include an eight ton two wheel model for France, a four wheel 1½ ton trailer, and a two wheel pneumonic tire version for signals. Parts are interchangeable to ease production and repair. Headlights will be mounted on radiators. Orders will run into the tens of thousands and overland shipments will relieve railroads of hundreds of thousands of tons.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Pershing
France
Pneumonic
Seaboard
A Muse II Signs Howe Pictures A Muse II Signs Howe Pictures
A Howe production comes to the A Muse 1 on December 29 with a travel festival style film about Uncle Sam and Atlantic voyage. Secretary Daniels granted permission to educate the public on naval progress and training while scenes show ships decks, galleys, turrets, and discipline amid a tense wartime atmosphere. A new animated cartoon sequence adds humor to the patriotic presentation.
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Lyman
Howe
Uncle Sam
Atlantic
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Trowe
Emancipation Day Observed At Bethel A M E Church
The fifty fourth anniversary of Lincoln s emancipation proclamation will be celebrated at Bethel A M E Church on West Seventh Street the evening of January 1. Rev. Robert Thomas will plan the program with a patriotic address by Attorney TE M Warner and a selection of old folk songs planting melodies by church members and quartet.
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Abraham Lincoln
Sravery
Bethel A. M
West Seventh Street
Robert Thomas
TE. M. Warner
Armored Tank Leads Chicago Drive for 600000 Quota
Reports from Michigan Illinois Iowa Nebraska and Wisconsin show unexpected progress in nearly all localities. An armored tank manufactured in Peoria and identical to western front models is leading Chicago's drive to meet the 600000 quota.
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Michigan
Iinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Peoria
Chicago
Market News New High Mark Struck By Corn
Chicago Illinois December corn futures rose to a season high as December delivery traded at 1.26 fueled by scarce offerings and weak receipts. Early gains and seasonal weather hindered handling of low grade corn while January and May prices moved up and closed firm. Hog market guidance from the food administration spurred higher provisions as sellers remained reluctant.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Food Administration
Hogs Price Up on Light Arrivals in Chicago Market
Chicago December 19 The hog market rose as arrivals were small and supplies of cattle and sheep remained tight. Reports show hogs at 15.30 to 18.90 for various grades with others like rough and plus trading around 10.70 to 14.00, while cattle and sheep arrivals were 17,000 and 11,000 respectively and markets were firm.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Chicago Grain Prices Mixed in Cash Market Report
Associated Press dispatch from Chicago on December 19 lists cash grain quotes. Corn varieties range with No 2 and No 3 yellow nominal, No 4 yellow 1.47 to 1.50, No 5 yellow 1.80 to 1.35, No 0 yellow 1.16 to 1.30. Duta No 3 white around 77 to 78 ¾ cents, standard 77 ¼ to 79 ¾. Rye No 2 nominal, No 3 31 to 79, Baray F1 40 to 61, Timothy 0.00 to 7.50, Cover 20.00 to 26.00, Pork nominal, AMA, Plat, Ribs 23, TB 24.06.
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Chicago
Associated Press Based Wire
Ill
Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Report
Market brief shows open high low and close figures for Chicago commodity prices. Key grains and provisions are tracked with daily movements and notable shifts in price levels across the session. Market data reflect supply demand signals and trading activity at noon.
Sioux City Hog Market Hogs Higher on Strong Receipts
Sioux City Iowa market notes show 8000 hogs received with prices: sows around 16 to 18 dollars, pigs near 18 dollars, bulls about 15.96 to 16.20. Cattle receipts 3600 with steers 7.50 to 13.00, cows and heifers 6.50 to 9.00, calves 7.00 to 11.50. Sheep receipts 1500, market 10 to 11.6 cents lower.
Omaha Market Reports Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices
Associated Press from Omaha on December 19 reports hog receipts at 11 600 head with higher market. Prices show barrows and gilts around 16.00 to 16.80, sows 16.10 to 16.50, bulk 16.15 to 16.30. Cattle receipts 1000 head steady market with steers to 18.80, cows and calves 6.50 to 10.00, calves 9.00 to 11. ? sheep receipts 11 000 head steady with yearlings 11.60 to 13.00, ewes 9.50 to 11.00, lambs 14.00 to 16.00.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Buk
Belrer
Wethers
Vwice
Omaha
Neb
Enlyes
Kansas City
Dee
Ates
St. Louis
Farrow
Poland
China
McCormick
John Deere
Emerson
Ohio
de Laval
Grain receipts and shipments listed by Chicago Board of Trade firm
Receipts and shipments data for Wheat Corn and Oats from Hutton & Trenzel with Lamson Bros. & Co. figures. Today and last week and last year comparisons, plus Wheat Corn Oats receipts in Chicago and export clearance for Wheat Corn and oats.
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Hutton & Trenzel
Chicago Board of Trade
Lamson Bros. & Co
Hershey Bank
Chicago
Peoria Grain Market Report Note
Grain prices show minor changes with corn rising 3 to 10 cents for No 3 mixed and No 2 white quoted near 0.78 to 0.88 depending on grade. Other grains including oats and yellow corn posted varied bids with no major shifts across standard lots and western markets.
Grain market report from St. Louis December newswire
St Louis grain market report from Associated Press Seased Wire lists corn prices No 3 at 1.56 per bushel and No 2 white at 1.67, oats No 2 track at 1.7440, No 3 white at 1.09. Futures show corn steady with December around 1.275 and May near 1.2044.
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St. Louis
Associated. Press
St Louis Produce Market Poultry and Butter Update
The St Louis Produce Market report from December 19 notes unchanged poultry prices for springs and ducks with varied measurements, butter higher, creamery butter at 49 to 50 cents, and mentions inges-ite in the market chatter.
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St. Louis
Associated Press
Kansas City Produce Market Summary
Kansas City Mo Dec 19 Butter Creamery 210 firsts 471440 seconds 30440 packing a4 Megs firsts 47?e seconds 231 82c Poultry Frons 21ce roosters 16c broilers 24 25.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Chicago Produce Market Summary for Dee 19
Chicago Produce Market notes in Chicago Illinois with received receipts totaling 4 387 cases including firsts at 50 cents and 44 49e per case. Potatoes and poultry prices steady with fowls at 18 to 22 cents, springs 20 cents, turkeys 24 to 25 cents. Bulls from Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota priced 1 70 to 1 85 with sacks at 1 80 to 1 90.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Dee
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Bulls
New York Sugar Market Opens With Steady Prices
Associated Press notes raw sugar steady at $5.92 a cent of centrifugal quality in New York market while refined sugar holds at a steady level. Market data reflects December 19 regional pricing and status as reported by leaser Wira.
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New York
Associated Press
Rutter-Steady and Cheese-Steady Market Report
New York market update from December 19 shows Rutter-Steady receipts at 679 tubs with creamery gains and firsts around 44 to 51, bees-Study receipts at 6,272 cases with various grade prices, and Cheese-Steady at 425 boxes with state fresh specials items and price ranges noted.
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Associated Press
New York
Wresh
New York Poultry Market Report Dec 19
In New York today dressed poultry prices for chickens and fowls are unchanged with turkeys at 25 to 39 cents per pound. Live poultry firm market activity shows no mileage quotes available.
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New York
Associated Fress
Dea
Farm Sales Advertised by Muscatine Bank
The Muscatine State Bank offers farm sale clerking services with satisfaction guaranteed promotion. The ad presents a banking option for farm sales assistance and customer assurance.
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Muscatine State Bank
East St Louis Horse Market and Stock Prices
East St Louis market reports liferaes and mules unchanged while cattle and sheep receipts show steady to higher pricing. At St Louis, hogs and cattle receipts moved higher with lights and mixed hog categories up, cattle steady, sheep with lambs and ewes pricing given for regional buyers.
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East St. Louis
Associated Press
East St. Teas
Liferaes
Sugar Industry Warnings On Famine Shortage
In Washington on December 19 Sugar refining executive A Babst testified to a Senate investigation that famine rumors sparked a perceived shortage risk last spring and again in June predicting an autumn shortage. He noted heavy exports and ads denying a shortage if hoarding stopped. Food Administrator Hoover faced an unsuccessful bid to testify as Senate panel delayed witnesses.
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Washington
Des
A. Abst
American Sugar Refining Company Today
Senate
Bahst
Hoover
Marek
Babst
Reed
Pedagogue En Route to Camp Near Atlanta Georgia
Roy Walgren former high school physics and chemistry teacher and basketball coach is en route to Camp Mr Pherson near Atlanta. He recently enlisted in the hospital unit at Fairfield with former college mates. Hoe serves in Hospital Unit R United States Army.
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Roy Walgren
Pherson
Atlanta
Georgia
Walgren
Fairfield
Hoe
United States Army
Patterns Lost in Fire at Albany
Fire at the George H Thatcher company plant in Albany destroyed valuable patterns for submarine chasers and other equipment. Estimated loss is $100,000 as the factory, also turning out U S government work, was damaged including Christmas slippers and footwear.
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Albany
George H. Thatcher
United States
FOR SALE AD LISTING WITH MULTIPLE ITEMS
A jumble of sale notices lists a variety of items including animals for sale chickens and geese optics etc and miscellaneous goods and a real estate fragment with contact names and locations such as Washington Street Grandview Iowa Olive Branch school Nichols Ta and 1086 Her Shey Ave indicating a local classifieds page with scattered phone numbers and brief item tags
Train girls for work on farm
Several hundred girls will replace men on farms next summer if the plan announced today by the Woman's National Farm and Garden Association succeeds. A girls reserve is being formed and its members will receive weeks of farm training before taking over wartime duties. Two Illinois farms have been donated for experimental training with housing, salaries, and free board and lodging.
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Chicago
Woman's National Farm and Garden Association
Ilinois
Paula Carus
Golf
Swiss Pleased with U S Treaty and Aid
Berne reports the text of the new commercial treaty with the United States published today eliciting warm gratitude from Swiss newspapers and the Bund praising America as a true friend. Swiss grain stocks have fallen to about 6 000 wagons of wheat, risking serious food difficulties without U S aid.
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Associated Presa
Berne
Switzerland
United States
Wilson
Bund
America
Stock Market Dims As Prices Reel In Decline
New York stock activity fell after earlier gains with Transcontinentals and Grangers leading losses. Great Northern New York Central and Pennsylvania hit new low records while American Telephone and Texas Company also declined. Bonds grew more depressed with United Kingdom 45s Burlington 4s and New York Central debentures sliding to new lows. Turberry 4s quoted near £97.08 and the dollar at $98.50 to 8.14.
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Associated Press
New York
N. Y
Bils
Transcontinentals
Grangers
Great Northern
New York Central
Pennsylvania
American Telephone and Texas Company
Stadls
Bert
Marine
United Kingdom
Burlington
Turberry
Public Sale On Albert Baird Farm Near Wilton Muscatine
Public sale closes on the Albert Baird farm located 1 to 2 miles east and south of Wilton, 9 miles north of Muscatine, and 6 miles northwest of Sweetland Center, conducted by W C Harris, Clerk.
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Wilton
Muscatine
Sweetland Center
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