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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1928
Page
10
Chicago traders pushed wheat futures higher as damp southwest weather delays harvest while corn, oats and provisions also firm. Prices on cattle and sheep trading were mixed with 3,000 head steady to higher and a wide range for weights and cattle classes. Market notes cite strong demand, fluctuating bids, and varied buyer interest across beef and lamb categories.
The Chicago market reports No. 1 hard wheat at 1.432, No. 1 mixed at 1.45, corn No. 3 mixed 1.00, No. 2 yellow 1.03, No. 3 yellow 1.90 to 1.02, No. 6 yellow 97 to 98c, No. 4 white 99c, No. 5 white 8c, oats No. 2 white 74c, barley 55c to 1.07, timothy seed 4.10 to 4.75, colver seed 20.75 to 28.00, lard 12.02, ribs 12.50, bellies 14.00. No rye sales.
Poultry prices listed by Swift & Co show hens 4 lbs and up at 18 cents, Leghorns and blacks 14 cents, and cocks at 2 cents. Hog quotations from J P Squire Co note prime butcher hogs 189 to 309 pounds averaging 19.49, extreme heavy packers 9.90 and 9.00 for prime butcher packers, 8.45 for good heavy packers with no market on common grades.
Chicago market note lists butter receipts of 19 729 tubs and eggs at 28 to 28 1 4c top, poultry prices including hens at steady, broilers 29c, ducks 20 to 26c. Potatoes track 243 cases, U S shipments total 678 cars as stock trading remains light and market dull with price ranges across several regions and varieties.
Butter steady as receipts stay stable. Cheese firm with receipts at 35.295 barrels, eggs irregular at 44.995 cases. All grades unchanged.
New York June 24 AP Poultry prices listed for dressed fowls 22 to 30 cents a pound live broilers 15 to 48 cents by express old roosters 6 6 cents by express others not quoted details reflect irregular market listings for fresh or frozen poultry markets.
Poultry hens 15 to 21 cents. Other produce unchanged. Estimated live stock receipts tomorrow include cattle 7 000 head hogs 17 000 head sheep 11 000 head. Kansas City Missouri AP reports.
Department of Agriculture cattle receipts total 6 900 head with calves and yearlings higher while hogs list 11 909 head and are mostly weaker on the day. Sheep receipts 5 000 head show strong demand with yearlings up to 25 cents. Prices vary by weight class across cattle hogs and lambs in Kansas City market report.
U S Department of Agriculture report shows hog receipts at 27 000 head with a slow market and prices mostly 10 to 20 cents lower than Monday. Top paid at 1145 for choice 290 to 3700 pound weights. varied quot es for different weight classes and for packing sows and pigs. Cattle receipts listed at 7 000 head with calves present.
Hogs receipts 16 007 head with prices mostly 19 to 20 cents lower. Cattle receipts 19 000 head with fed steers and yearlings steady to slow, veals down slight, cows and heifers mixed. Sheep receipts 5 000 head with lambs 25 to 50 cents higher and best fat ewes around 6 75.
U S Department of Agriculture report shows cattle receipts 13% higher with varied prices. yearlings $12.40 to $13.50, bulls firm to 15 cents higher, stockers light but steady. Calves 1,700 head 12.50 to 12.99, hogs 4,500 head uneven but steady to 25 cents lower, butchers 10.99 to 12.25, sows 39.90, pigs 8.75 to 9.56, sheep 299 head generally steady with better lambs around 15.75 and ewes 4.00 to 6.50.
Agriculture department cattle hogs and sheep receipts and price ranges noted for June 26. Hogs top at 10.80 with bulk 10.70 to 10.75. Cattle and calves show active steers and mixed yearlings, vealers lower, cows bid lower, sows steady. Sheep bids around lower than yesterday’s average with light activity.
Cattle receipts total 2809 with fed grades steady to strong and grassers weak to 25 lower. Prices: fed steers and yearlings 12.00 to 14.60. fed heifers 19.50 to 14.25. cows 9.00 to 12.90. veals 9.00 to 14.50. Hogs receipts 13.9% lower. top 14.40. typical ranges 9.90 to 13.35. sows 9.40 to 9.90. pigs 8.75 to 9.0. Sheep receipts 399. prospects 25% higher.
French blue silk pique outfits a tailored tuck in blouse for a black Kasha suit with a fringed hem and coat bottom. A fringed sash completes the ensemble, presenting a chic period display.
A bright summer outfit features a pouch purse, hat, shoes and a scarf set in red and maize polka dotted crepe, adding a vivid splash of color to a warm weather wardrobe.
A selection of snappy suits features bold contrast designs. One outfit pairs a black skirt with a white bodice and a gray jacket, complemented by gray accessories for a cohesive, polished look.
A new hand-made linen blouse features lime green fabric with peacock blue piping along all seams, presenting a smart, stylish look.
A gold handkerchief linen frock features quarter sized brown dots paired with a plain brown velveteen long coat and linen facings for a coordinated vintage look.
Bathing beauties choose berets as frequent head coverings this year, pairing them with outfits in soft jersey, flannel, and broad cloth for varied and stylish looks.
Plain tailored taffeta evening mats with snappy self trimming and light velvet wraps make up this season's smartest summer evening attire.
New Lisle unveils socks featuring a hand-blocked lizard skin motif in tan grey and brown tones. The wearer pairs them with matching grey and tan lizard shoes for a coordinated look.
Plain silk net hosiery and chiffon remain popular but fancy heels make a comeback. A striking black white checker board design on white stands out this season.
Classified note reads a late entry about a German pole dog female with phone contact 2317 W. Re tard wording suggests a misfiled ad and unclear purpose. The fragment mentions a phone contact and a dog type without further details.
Stocks edged higher at the open with General Motors Union Pacific and Western Maryland showing fractional advances. Radio and several airplane issues held steady as the market firmed, with notable moves in Delaware and Hudson National Tea and copper stocks following new buying power after Anaconda and Greene Cananea.
New York June 26 AP bond market activity increases with irregular prices. Anaconda Copper 7s rise slightly while Dodge Brothers debentures and General Motors acceptances fall. Rails show mixed moves as St Paul 5s and several lines advance, others sag. Government bonds ease in light early trading.
A reader notes a floor polishing mixture using linseed oil, turpentine, vinegar, and methylated spirit. Cautions include standing away from hot pastry steam and avoiding cold or drafty areas which may condense steam and make it heavy.
The guide suggests cleaning cane seats with hot soap suds then rinsing with lemon juice and drying upside down to restore appearance. It emphasizes thorough scrubbing and correct drying to maintain integrity of the woven material.
A simple massage method suggests dipping fingers in warm olive oil before rubbing the back. The technique is said to double the soothing effect and help patients relax into sleep.
Rinsing tea towels in borax water daily keeps them spot free and gives a refreshing odor. The routine uses borax to sanitize and deodorize, helping towels feel clean and bright for everyday kitchen use.
Patties made from fresh asparagus and mushrooms in a thick cream sauce. Delicate and delicious, garnished with parsley.
A light meal dessert suggests waffles served piping hot with strawberries and cream. The batter should be sweeter than ordinary waf fles.
A concise note states hot biscuits split and buttered pair well with crushed berries and sugar to form perfect individual strawberry shortcakes.
Suggests freshening closets for spring with buff pale green or pink paint for walls and hangers. Recommends inexpensive cretonne slippers, clothes and hat bags as affordable decorative touches.
Fresh green peas taste sweeter and firmer when a few tender pods are cooked with them or when a few lettuce leaves are laid over the top during cooking.
Inexpensive tan cotton curtains hung on rods outside bedroom doors permit the door to stay open for night air while ensuring privacy.
The article extols hot soup as a summer luncheon dish, favoring the thin variety. It notes that the best base is the cooking water from vegetables, seasoned with butter and pepper for flavor.
A simple spring salad combines thin sliced cranberry jelly with a cream cheese dressing over crisp lettuce. The recipe pairs well with roasted or grilled chicken for a light meal.
A simple luncheon idea uses warmed-over rice with bits of ham onion and pimento fried briefly in hot butter to finish. The method emphasizes quick prep and savory flavors for a practical meal.
Readers are encouraged to refresh kitchens with striking color palettes. Consider Chinese red shelves paired with cream walls to create a vivid, updated look.
Bits of oil cloth can be stitched to fashion a book cover which will help keep fresh the delicately tinted covers of new novels.
A small cranberry jelly cube brightens a fruit salad by providing extra color and a pleasant flavor boost.
Guidance on marking linen goods with owners names using starch and pencil trace then ink to ensure each piece bears indelible ownership. Mentions weaving names on linens and writing your name with ink for identification.
A recipe style note details preparing sweet potatoes by boiling, peeling, mashing, and mixing with scalded milk. It lists seasoning with salt sugar and cinnamon with a dash of cloves and ginger for flavor.
The article notes that mailing tubes may be covered with colored linens or cretonnes to create rolls used for winding doilies and other table linens.
A tip suggests partitioning a top dresser drawer with small secured boxes to create compartments for organizing items. The boxes are attached to the drawer using thumb tacks for a stable, customizable layout.
The piece portrays John Herdler and league chiefs clashing over power, accusing the American league of bias against the Yankees and Phillies while the White Sox struggle with rosters. It cites conflicts over control, schedules, and the push to manage pennant outcomes amid magnate infighting and publicity aversion.
The Muscatine Journal outlines classified ad pricing with 2 cents per word for small type and 4 cents per word for large type. A 10 percent cash discount applies within five days after the last insertion. Display ads must use light face type and must be in office by 6 PDP TM preceding day of assertion with a 22:15 deadline. cancellations after 21:39 are not possible.
The article describes a smart spring ensemble centered on a short long coat. It notes a bottle green tweed version with a flaring silhouette and a bow-tie collar.
Classified page features a listing for a pajama suit set in lipstick red flat crepe with a Russian blouse in hand painted chartreuse and decorative figures in red orange and black. The ad highlights color and style details for potential buyers.
The article reports that the club has begun measures to curb leak-prone reporting. Officials caught tipping reporters on waiver requests will face heavy fines in the future.
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