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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
9
Favorable weather and prospects of larger movement of the crop weighed on corn with a bearish tone, yet selling was subdued. Markets drifted in a narrow range, opening lower to unchanged, slight rally later, and a weekend uptick left prices firm near close. Oats eased as abundant supplies favored the bears while hog prices supported provisions.
A benefit basketball game between the Muskies and the local high school team raised $55 for the artillery unit, with about two hundred tickets sold. The Muskies won 74 to 30 in a scrappy contest, while a high school–second team defeated a picked HS team 17 to 13 in a preliminary. Notable players included Carlisle, Pentzer, Lewin, Howell, Gould, Hasbrook, and Healey.
Nichols Ia December 22 Nichol High School opened its basketball season with the second team losing to the Columbus Junction Giants first team by 149 to 5. Future games include December 9 against West Liberty in Nichols and New Year’s night against Letts second team at Letts gymnasium.
Wilton High School men dominate Tipton High School 55 to 6 in a roughness-free game. Half-time score 82 to 3. Christiansen and Nolte lead scorers with multiple baskets and free throws. In preliminary girls game Wilton girls lose to Tipton 23 to 3.
Des Moines reports that German fire insurance companies are barred from soliciting new business under the trading with the enemy act. Treasury licenses allow them to adjust losses and pay claims, but ongoing policies remain in force and deposits protect American policyholders.
Chicago grain prices for corn and oats list No 2 yellow and No 3 yellow options with nominal values. No 4 yellow shows no agi, No 5 yellow at $1.56, No 6 yellow unspecified. Oats No 3 and standard futures noted with minor figures. Barley and timothy prices given along with clover and pork nominal figures.
Market report from Chicago shows price ranges with open high low and closing figures. Traders monitor fluctuations in grains and provisions amid daily volume and demand shifts.
Receipts and shipments listed for wheat corn and oats with daily totals for Chicago contracts and Northwest regions. Highlights show Wheat receipts 28 contracts 14 estimate 4 last year holiday and export clearance 4 780 005 carts. Cattle estimated at 18 900.
Grain and futures prices reported by Associated Press tieased wire. St Louis notes corn No 2 white around 1.74 to 1.76, oats No 2 track 78 cents and futures for corn December 1.27 and May 1.24. Kansas City cash corn No 2 mixed 1.67 to 1.70, No 2 white 1.70 to 1.73, oats No 2 white 70 to 80 cents, rye 1.70 to 1.76, hay steady.
Reported corn and wheat price levels show slight increases and varied grades. No. 4 yellow corn moves to about 2 to 3 cents higher with values near 1.565 per unit, while No. 2 white and No. 3 white bids are mixed. Minneapolis and Peoria markets reflect the same leased wire notes with fluctuating spot quotes.
St Louis market reports higher poultry with varied prices. Hens 18c, springs 20c, turkeys 28c, ducks 19c, geese 19c to 19 1/4c. Butter unchanged. Wages 46-44? per day.
New York stock market note shows poultry prices with no prices quoted for live birds. Dressed chickens sold 22 to 35 cents per pound, fowls 18 to 23 cents, and turkeys 26 to 37 cents, reflecting softer demand and irregular trading.
Butter steady with 11 448 tubs receipts. creamery higher than extras with firsts at 4 46 and seconds at 41?c. Wees unsettled with 3 678 cases. fresh weathered extras at 60 61c. firsts 56 57c, seconds 62 55c. Cheese steady with 1 189 boxes receipts. specials 23%c, average run 28c.
Chicago December 22 reports butter futures unsettled with peg movement and varied firsts prices. Receipts show 4,038 cases including ordinary and refrigerator firsts. Potatoes from Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota held at about $1.80 to $1.85 per bag. Poultry prices remain unchanged with alive market noted.
Kansas City December 22 reporting prices from Butter Creamery with firsts at 41 4?4c and seconds around 39 4c. Poultry figures list hens roosters and broilers with small range. Also mentions storm fronts and equipment notes from J. EH Mundt Ady.
Chicago and Kansas City hog and cattle market figures show firm to steady trade on December 22, with varying prices across regions. Receipts, bids, and ranges for hogs, cattle, and sheep are listed, highlighting shifts in supply and demand across major markets like Chicago, Kansas City, and St. Louis.
Sioux City hog market reports 6 500 head received with prices rising. Price ranges show light pigs around 15.00 dollars, up to heavy hogs near 16.80. Cattle receipts listed with steers 7.60 to 13.00, cows and heifers 6.50 to 9.25, calves 7.50 to 11.50. Sheep priced per head in the market.
Associated Prasa reports Omaha market activity with cattle and sheep receipts. Head counts reach thousands and prices show some gains in cattle with steers and heifers ranges from about 6 to 10 dollars, while sheep listings reflect steady demand and yearling prices around 1.50 to 1.75 per unit.
Columbus Junction Iowa Dec 22 The remains of Mrs H C Griffin formerly of Columbus City will be brought to her daughter Mrs Verdi for the weekend and funeral services set for 2 pm Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church in Columbus City Interment in Columbus City cemetery She died Thursday at her daughter Mrs G W Smith Des Moines She had been in poor health two years and had lived with Mrs Smith previously she spent summers with Mrs Spaethe She was born Susan Catherine fyte in Ohio April 13 1832 aged 80 Since 1879 she lived in Columbus City other survivors include daughters Mrs lla Coe Sac City and Mrs J J Murray Chicago Several relatives and teachers activities noted for holiday break locations and travel attendance.
New York stock activity sagged ahead of holidays with below normal dealings. Foreign bonds and select sectors in oils ships and motors provided the only constructive signs as gains reached 1 to 24 points. Irregular overall, about 176000 shares were traded and miscellaneous personal notices followed in the text.
Davis Moore a Morgan Park Academy student in Chicago spends holidays with his mother Ida Moore. Mrs. W D Harris and son Leo visit Muscatine Friday. Mrs. Wm Baker Mrs. Tella Shamnit and Barbara visit Muscatine Friday. Mrs. Paul Johnson and Mrs. Lewis Reid spend Friday in Davenport. Mrs. Mary Moore leaves for Mulcom to visit daughter Mrs. QO A Godske and family. Miss Blanche Lonker and Mrs. Art Baker visit Muscatine friends Friday. Mrs. G G Leith was a Muscatine business visitor Friday. Mrs. Wm Port and Mrs. Peter also noted.
Friday saw Davenport visits by Mrs. W A Looney and others while Wilton Schools closed for a Christmas holiday with grades preparing programs. A Muscatine District Court notice warns Carl Rudolph Hinkhouse of a $2010 claim plus interest and costs under a writ of attachment. case set for January 8 1918. A Reuters report notes Hong Kong legislative council approving about $50000 for Halifax disaster relief.
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