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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1927

Page

10

Price of Wheat Averages Lower and Exports Rise

Wheat prices slipped today influenced by the US government winter wheat report and stronger Argen tina exports the week ending saw heavy declines for wheat with 1 2 to 7 8 cent losses corn and oats also lower while export demand from North America was slow about 50 000 bushels of export corn sold at the Gulf of Mexico and total export sales estimated at 300 000 bushels Argentine corn exports for the week were 5 8 million bushels versus 6 18 million prior week.

Chicago United States North America Gulf of Mexico Seaboard

Wheat and grain prices mixed in Chicago market report

Chicago prices show No. 2 hard wheat at 1.30 and No. 2 mixed at 1.29 while corn values range across several yellow and white varieties. Oats and rye list various grades with mixed quotes and minor movements for timothy seed clover seed and hog prices also included.

Chicago wNo

Grain receipts at Minneapolis reach 177 cars this week

Minneapolis reports 177 cars moved in receipts, up from 130 a year ago. Cash grain quotes show No. 1 northern and other spring and dark varieties trading around $1.20 to $1.63, with December to July futures listed and on-track bids for corn and oats also noted.

Minneapolis Minn

Grain prices steady as markets close in Peoria

Peoria grain prices end the day with little movement. Cash corn closes unchanged at 78 1/2 cents for No. 5 and 76 1/2 cents for No. 6 yellow. Sample grade white corn ranges from 69 to 74 1/2 cents.

Peoria

Local Market Poultry and Eggs Prices Update

Swift and Co listings show poultry hens four pounds and over at 17 cents, spring birds 4 pounds and over 18 cents, under 4 pounds 15 to 14 cents, cocks 1 cent. Eggs offered at 43 cents. Town Poultry Farm quotes hens 17 cents and various weights, leghorns and blacks 13 to 14 cents, springs 15 to 19 cents. Livestock hogs priced daily by J P Squire Co with ranges from 6.90 to 8.30 dollars per hundred pounds depending on grade and weight.

Swift & Co Town Poultry Farm 3. P. Squire Company

Chicago Dairies Daily Price Report

Butter receipts 6,172 tubs with creamery extras 49c standards 47c firsts 42 44c seconds 38c. Eggs lower with 2,466 cases reported. poultry alive firmer receipts 5 cars fowls 17 22 1 2 c springs 24c turkeys 23 30 35c roosters 18c ducks 18 21c geese 19 24c. Potatoes receipts 41 cars on track 184 cars. U S shipments 379 cars. Wisconsin sacked round whites 1.50 1.65 Idaho sacked russets 1.50 1.65 partly graded 1.23 1.50. Butter storage standards Dec 42 2c Jan 42 %%c. Refrigerator standards Dec 25 c fresh gathered firsts Jan 37 c Feb 28 c.

Chicago Ill Springs U. S Wisconsin Idaho

New York Market Reports Butter Eggs and Cheese Prices

AP report from New York on December 22 notes butter firm with 9,059 tubs received. Creamery firsts 88 to 91 score priced 43 51c. Eggs irregular with 17,412 cases. fresh gathered extras 47 0c and firsts 45 46c. seconds and poorer 30 44c. nearby hennery browns extras 51c. Cheese firm with 89,591 pounds received.

New York Hennery

Poultry Market Report From St Louis as of December

St Louis market notes show eggs at 1 cent lower per dozen, poultry mostly steady. Turkeys rise 2 cents, broilers slip 1 cent, heavy hens 19 cents, light hens 16, rings 22 to 23 cents, ducks 21 to 23 cents, seese 20 cents, turkeys 7 cents.

St. Louis

New York Poultry Prices Fluctuate on Freight and Express

New York dispatch reports live poultry prices with irregular movements. Fowls offered by freight at 19 5c and by express at 18 25c. Turkeys placed in by freight and other entries incomplete due to damaged text.

New York Poultry New York

Poultry Prices and Salon Ads From Southwest Market

Irregular dressed poultry with fresh young turkeys listed. Prices show 40c to 43c per pound in various stalls. Salon listings for regions labeled southwestern and southern note pricing at 31c to 32c and 41c to 48c.

Salon Southern

New York Sugar and Flour Prices Steady Across Markets

New York sugar prices hold at 4.65 duty refined unchanged while granulated sugar ranges 5.70 to 5.80. Minneapolis flour market reports stays flat with shipments totaling 47,753 and bran priced at 30.00 to 30.50.

New York Lis Minneapolis Minn

1927 Crop Values Show Big Gains Over 1926

The December crop report shows total value of about 50 crops at 8.43 billion dollars in 1927, up from 7.79 billion in 1926. Increases were led by corn and cotton, while potatoes fell sharply. yields were 2.1 percent lower yet 2.5 percent above the ten year average.

Chicago Crop Reporting Board United States Department of Agriculture United States

Stocks Rally After Slump In Irregular Session

Stocks moved unevenly with declines of one to three points offset by gains in other issues. U S Steel jumped to 1505 8, Fidelity Phenix Insurance rose to 230, Paramount Famous Players to 115, International Nickel to 85, and Montgomery Ward to 120 12. Call loan rates edged up from 4 to 4 12 percent.

New York U. S. Steel Fidelity Phenix Insurance Paramount-Famous Players Sald International Nickel Montgomery Ward

Italian Bonds Rally on Gold Basis Stabilizes Lira

New York bond market sees strength in Italian issues across municipal, government, and industrial bonds as the lira stabilizes on a gold basis, with most Italian titles rising to near year highs. Domestic lists remain quiet with profit taking in copper and Rubber firms, rails and utilities dull, and U S government notes showing little movement.

New York United States

Sailor Disaster as Veinte Julio Sinks After Collision

Several crew members of the Venezuelan schooner Veinte Julio drown when the vessel sinks after colliding with the American steamer Merida near Aruba. Two bodies are recovered.

Willemstad Curacao Aruba

Railways in Indies Show Vast Track Growth

The State railways of the Dutch East Indies now total 2500 miles of track, while private lines together reach 1800 miles. The figures highlight the dominance of state ownership in regional rail infrastructure, with private lines far behind in mileage.

Dutch East Indies

Slow hog trade and strong steer values in Chicago market

Chicago scene reports slow hog trading with prime heavy butchers at 8.50 to 8.75 and most hogs through 7.25 to 8.75, while steers and cows show strength with some prime lots up to 17.00 and a 12.00 to 15.00 range for bulk slaughter steers. Cattle receipts run 7,000 head and hogs 48,000 as prices drift lower from prior levels.

Auction Advertisement Listing Fragment

Fragmentary ad noting multiple items for sale including lambs and miscellaneous goods. Mentions prices around 10 and 12 dollars with references to late throwouts and a reef ad. Purchaser should inspect terms and exact items.

Fies Ad —— Reef

Live Stock Market Report From North Iowa Auction

MO BS Bhs Atal nt o 4,000 head. market slow steady to 5. Newer than yesterday's average. stock pigs atenty. packing sows 25c lower. Top $8.40 on choice 250 to 280 pounds. cows $6.50 to $7.50. stock pigs $7.50 to $8. Cattle receipts 3,000 head. calves 600 head. steers steady to strong, some good head steers $14.50 to $14.75. feeders $10.50 to $13.00. veal top not specified. Sheep receipts 3,000 head. fat lambs active, 10c higher. best 84 pound westerns $12.85. bulk $12.00 to $12.75. 67 pound feeding lambs reported. quantity limited.

Chicago Wercht Telco OES Tgnarnusaaeee Wercht Price Evdcacunhea Eam Seek Pathihe Price Beepesecketthsnerrdsne Ibad Cape Bso Weensas Weithie Beagg Ob U. S. Department of Agriculture Omaha Neb U. S. Department Ofriculture

Omaha hog and cattle market closes with steady tone

Omaha reports December 22 hog receipts 6500 head with prices up to 8.40 for 215 to 290 pound butchers and steady bulk ranges, cattle receipts 2200 head show higher prices for fed steers and yearlings, and sheep receipts 4500 head with lambs 25 cents higher, top at 13.00 for wool lambs.

Cattle and hog market summaries in South St. Paul

Cattle receipts 2700 head steady after a strong close, cows and heifers mainly 6.50 to 9.50, bulls nominal. Calves 2300 head 50c lower on good lights 9.50 to 10.00. Hogs 16000 head slow, light weights steady around 7.25 to 7.50, average Wednesday cost 8.00. Sheep 1500 head little activity, fat lambs 25c higher, others steady.

South St. Paul Minn U. S. Department of Agriculture

Slaughterhouse Receipts and Prices From St Joseph Market

Hog and cattle receipts listed with price ranges and changes. Hogs: 4,000 head with steady to lower bids, top around $8.30 and light weights at $7.75 to $8.25. sows steady at $7.00 to $7.50. Cattle and calves: 1,000 cattle, 250 calves. steers and yearlings mostly steady, fat cows and slaughter stock up to $9.50, bulls $6.50 to $7.00, vealers $11.00. top $12.85 for 7 pound fed wooled westerns.

East St. Louis Market Reports Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices

Hogs receipts 12 500 head market slow weak and lower. Prices range from 7.75 to 8.25 for lighter to midweights and 8.59 to 8.65 for 180 220 pounds. Pigs quoted at 7.90 7.50 most packing sows 7.35. Cattle receipts 1 600 head calves 600 head no steers. Vealers 14.00. medium heifers 7.50 9.00. most cows 6.50 9.00. low cutters 4.60 5.00. medium bulls 7.50 down. Sheep receipts 560 head with two lamb lots 13.25 to not enough stock to form a market.

East St. Louis Ill U. S. Department of Agriculture

Live Stock Prices in Sioux City Market Report

Sioux City Iowa December 22 cattle receipts about 1000 head with steady market fed steers and heifers priced 9.00 to 17.00 cows and heifers 7.00 to 13.50 veals 6.00 to 10.00 stockers 7.00 to 11.00 hogs 8000 head 5 to 10 cents lower with ranges 7.60 to 8.30 for lighter hogs and 7.00 to 7.75 for pigs sow stags and feeding cows listed. sheep 2000 head lambs 12.65 and ewes 7.00.

Sioux City U. S. Department of Agriculture

Household Suggestions New Jewelry Sets And Evening Gowns

New sets pair jeweled belt buckles with matching earrings and necklaces for evening wear. A petalled skirt uses loose black taffeta petals to form a full skirt for a black taffeta and net evening gown.

Velvet Wrap Sets Trend With Matching Lining

The latest fashion states the velvet wrap replaces the brocaded version and features a lining that matches the evening gown worn underneath. This coordinated detail marks a refined styling shift for formal wear.

Seek Former Pastor For Non-Support of His Deserted Wife

Sioux City report says Rev. John E. Hill, ousted Merrill pastor, married Mrs. Lillian Stinton after divorcing Mrs. Anna E. Hill. Grand jury charges non-support since May 1, 1924. Hill not located. Mrs. Hill had pursued damages for alienation of affections and separate maintenance, with later divorce proceedings reversed by the state supreme court.

Sioux City John E. Hill Merrill Lillian Stinton Anna E. Hill State Supreme Court Woodbury County Grand Jury Hill Stinton

Flying Governor Passes All Tests

Connecticut Governor John W. Trumbull became a qualified pilot after taking off and landing at Brainard field and completing required aerial maneuvers. Aviation inspector W. O. Sargent approved the flight and issued a federal private pilot license alongside his state license. Trumbull passed all required physical and mental examinations.

Hartford Conn John W. Trumbull Connecticut Brainard Field W. O. Sargent Department of Commerce Sargent

Plans to Expand Four Square Bible Network

Des Moines reports Rev. John Goben reveals plans to base the Middle West Bible school in Des Moines with the Des Moines Bible school set to open January 20. Vancouver will host the northwest territory, Dallas the south, and New York likely the eastern headquarters as Mrs. McPherson divides the world into territories with assistant pastors in charge.

Des Moines John Goben Aimee McPherson Four Square Gospel Chi Middle West Bible School Vancouver Northwest Territory Dallas New York Des Moines Bible School

Stumbling Block in Romance as Alice Delays Marriage

Brief note from Tit-Bits of London quotes a witty line about a romance where the only obstacle to Alice marrying Rodney is Rodney himself, highlighting social humor in matchmaking.

Alice Rodney London

Spangled Jacket and Citron Gown Described

A chiffon evening gown in citron tones features a matching cut spangled sleeveless jacket with translucent velvet. The ensemble showcases coordinated fabric and accessory styling for formal wear.

Citron Shades

Cigaret Case Described as Jeweled Platinum Set

A small evening cigaret case for women is portrayed as a jeweled rendant filigree platinum set in diamonds and worn on a platinum chain.

Kerchief Collar Gains Paris Fashion Attention

Paris introduces the kerchief collar a new neckline where a triangular kerchief is cut into the waist area. The style appears in recent fashion collections and draws interest for its bold, geometric silhouette.

Paris

Robbers Fail to Appear on Train Near Freeport

Report from Freeport at 20 miles out states peace officers ambushed a passenger train bound southwest of the Waukee. Officers blunted by a tipped robbery plan as robbers did not appear. Milwaukee officials say the electric signal system may have been tampered with.

Freeport Waukee Milwaukee

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