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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
7
Opportunity to trade valuable Jana land near Garden City Kansas for city or farm property. 4A quarter section worth $30 per sere, land nearby selling at $16 per acre. Bargain to swap appreciating property for your decreasing assets. Address L Journal.
Chicago wheat prices rise on improved Argentina weather and India Australia outlook, while Argentine damage reports curb gains. May futures swing then close lower. corn and oats show firmer skip, pork and lard futures edge down amid light demand. Chicago cash grain prices and Kansas City reports reflect mixed shipment levels.
The article argues that rising population and limited standing virgin timber make cheaper lumber impossible. It notes today's lumber, while better in quality than 1B to 22 years ago, remains a bargain for builders due to labor-saving sawmilling machinery and efficiency gains.
Grain prices in Louis and Omaha markets show mixed movement with some declines and stable readings. Wheat remained mostly unchanged with No 2 hard around 20 cents higher in a subdued market. corn showed modest shifts while oats held steady and rye stayed near previous levels.
Liverpool market notes show steady prices across grains and futures with mixed American and Minneapolis prices, wheat around 1.06 per bushel, corn and yellow varieties quoted, Chicago produce steady, and overall tone indicating firm markets despite some variability. Local details include Peoria and Minneapolis figures and general commodity activity with soybeans and potatoes mentioned among other staples.
New York markets list butter and sugar prices with test figures for butter brands and sugar constituents. Poultry and western chicken offerings are noted with prices and terms in New York and Kansas City markets, including frozen storage charges.
Stocks opened weak on Hariman earnings fears and poor November results. United States Steel and Union Pacific slid as rail and steel names led declines. market breadth stayed negative with several major issues dropping. Traders watched Washington pricing and anticipated legislation, keeping overall sentiment cautious.
Kansas City December 28 Frank Gotch world wrestling champion defeated Alec Munro British champion in straight falls. First fall in twelve minutes, second in eight minutes five seconds, both by half Nelson and crotch hold. Gotch declared, I’m done, this was my last appearance on the mat.
On the approach of a new year every man in retail should plan and study conditions to increase sales in 1912. Business is good, and will be better for merchants who promote their goods and inform the public of desirable items at reasonable prices.
The Muscatine Journal argues advertising is essential for success in a bustling market. It highlights the paper’s reach, claiming over 7,000 daily copies and wide farm coverage, urging merchants to contact the Advertising Manager to grow their business next year.
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