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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1918

Page

7

Corn Prices Fall on Market Downturn and Weather

Chicago May 27 Market news reports corn prices dropping today due to favorable weather and expectations of larger supplies. Opening quotes for June and July fell, with a brief rally followed by renewed declines. Oats weakened in sympathy. trade was light. Provisions showed only transient effects from hog value setbacks as shorts cover.

Associated Press Chicago Prinea Lowor Philelphia Wiis Cinecinnati Schneider Philadelphia Cincinnati Watson Hogg Wingo Brassler Groh Man L. Magea Bancroft

Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Summary

Grain and provisions prices show slight moves across July contracts with oats and soy notes. Imports include July oats 65 68 and July pork oil around 40.15 to 40.60 while lard and short ribs trade near 23.95 and 22.05 per 100 pounds respectively.

Receipts and Shipments Reported by Hutton & Frenzel

A grain and livestock summary lists Wheat and Corn receipts and shipments with today last week and last year figures. Chicago Carlota and Northwest Carlota entries detail Wheat receipts and contracts. Minneapolis and Winnipeg wheat figures appear with local live stock prices for Chicago area markets.

Hutton & Frenzel Chicago Board of Trailo Lamson Bros. & Co Hershey Dank Chicago Carlota Northwest Carlota Minneapolis

Night News of Washington General Raises Rail Pay

The director general McAdoo announces pay increases for almost two million railroad workers with some changes from the wage commission recommendations. Hoover asks churches to urge meat reduction and cuts in sugar and wheat. Taft and Roosevelt hold a warm, extended meeting in a Chicago hotel, first since the 1912 campaign break. Four die in Hatfield Arkansas amid sheriff and draft-resister clashes. a woman wounded. Madame Schumann-Heink plans July Red Cross work in France for war duration. Pershing press communiques to be issued in Washington to ease Atlantic cable load.

Washington McAdoo Wage Commission Chicago Taft Roosevelt Sandiego Calff Madame Schumann-Heink Gail Frante Red Cross

Brother missing O'Leary arrested headlines

John J. O Leary was arrested last night in the disappearance of his brother Jeremiah A. O Leary on the eve of his trial for alleged seditious utterances. He was held in 100000 bail when arraigned before U S commissioner Cullens Call. Third ward republican voters meet at the court house Tuesday evening to select 35 delegates to the county convention and to transact other business per order Committeeman.

New York N. Y.s John J. O'Leey Jeremiah A. O'Leary U. S Cullens Third Ward Court House

Calf Brings $2,160 at Kansas Vauction

The Red Cross of Kansas township held a calf auction yesterday bringing in 2160 dollars. The notice urges residents to use the Wants to save time and effort for their households.

Kansas Red Cross of Kansas Township

Confusion in Stock Market Sends Major Losses Across Sectors

In New York on May 27 the stock market opened in general confusion as commission houses sold for interior accounts. Railroads fell with 11 Reading and St. Paul among others sinking 1 to 24% points, U S Steel and related industrials dropping nearly 2 points, and transports, oils, tobaccos, and alcohol down 1 to 4 points.

Associated Press New York N. Y Reading Canadian Pacifico St. Paul Baltimore and Ohio New Haven U.S United States Steel and Rails Liberty 41 Silas

Market Report for Livestock Prices and Estimates

Auction and market data show mixed livestock prices with hogs around 16.90 to 18.00 per cwt, cattle including native steers and heifers at shown ranges, calves near 14.75 to 18.50, and sheep quotes around 14.85 to 15.75. Estimated head counts for tomorrow include hogs 24,000, cattle 12,000, and sheep 15,000 with market activity varying by class.

Market Report: Kansas City Live Steers and More

Associated Press wire from Kansas City notes 12,000 head of cattle with lower bulk prices. Steers read 16.80 to 17.05 with calves at 8.04 to 9.50. Cows and heifers listed, lambs around 15.50 to 20.00, yearlings near 14.00 to 17.00, and various receipts totaling thousands.

Kansas City Associated Press Lamba

St Louis Live Stock Market Report May 27 Prices

News from St Louis shows market activity with 772000 head receipts and steady trends. Pigs ranged 15.50 to 18.25, mixed 17.00 to 17.85, heavy 17.00 to 17.60. Cattle receipts slow with steers 11.50 to 16.60, cows 7.50 to 10.00, calves 4.00 to 7.00. Sheep receipts 1800, lambs 10.00 to 12.00, ewes 12.00 to 14.00.

Cholco Cholea the. Miry Hogi Sateurday Averse Springs St. Louis Associated Press Revelptx

Chicago Produce Market Report May 27 Notes Mixed Prices

Chicago Produce Market report lists receipts of 16 22 cases and firsts totals 80320 and 26167 with varied prices. Mentions include Cutter-Lower Tate Snxott Poultry-Alive and activity in Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota markets with sacks valued at 1154 dollars and several price fluctuations.

Chicago Associated Press Tate Snxott Gale Stoudy Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota

London Silver Market Tightens Prices in May Report

London silver markets show a slight shift with prices at per ounce and money at percent. The terse bulletin notes conduct in the London market, reflecting small movements in price and returns during the trading session.

London Afsucintel

Draft Men Honored At Gatherings In Bloomington Township

Ray Downer of the Ex celsior Literary society in Bloomington township was honored at a farewell reception for those in the next draft contingent to leave for sump Dodge Tuesday. The Bloomington Grange attended and patriotic activities framed the evening with games, music, and a luncheon. Downer received a wrist watch from the society, and other local figures including Ben Jarrett and Eugene Dungan, plus Rev Rendall, were noted as guests or speakers in related events.

Ray Downer Excelsior Literary Society Bloomington Township Sump Dodge Charles Fryberger Thighty The Grange Harry Vanatta Downer Ben Jarrett Bloomington Rendall Liberty Quartette Albert Rolland John Farnsworth Gloomington Eugene Dungan France Friends Church

Muskies Fall to Overlands in Low-Scoring Tilt

A 1 to 0 loss to the Davenport Overlands ends the Muskies’ afternoon as Grammell reaches on an error, Volger advances, and Brunow misplays Organ’s hot shot to score the decisive run. About 250 spectators saw a league-caliber game.

Muskies Davenport Overlands Grammell Martini Volger Krieg Brunow Organis Muscatine O'Leary Tenneel Faller Vetter Ito Stobbins Diercks Stennett Walters Crsccecsenes Ovban Dyceresvres Stannett Organ Stennatt Brunon Ballis Gasser Fuller Staten Stebbins Davenport Billings

Baseball Standings and Results In American and National Leagues

Sports brief lists current standings for AL teams Boston New York St Louis Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia Washington Detroit with records. Yesterday results show Washington 4 Detroit 0 New York 9 Cleveland some loss. Today schedule Chicago at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Cleveland at New York Detroit at Washington and NL games outline New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Brooklyn etc.

W. L Boston Beg New York St. Louis C.s Cleveland Bee Chicago Philadelphia Washington Detroit Cleveland St. Louis New Yorke Cmmnicaro CincInnatiny Pittsburgh St. Lows Brooklyn

Boxers Caponi Summers Training Camp Tonight Arm in Arm

Tony Caponi arrives to train with Hddie Summers and Johnny Rose in Rock Island ahead of a June 6 bout with Buck Sargeant at Rock Island and a June 17 match in Cedar Rapids. The athletic club meeting at Hare's hall tonight promises a showcase of top boxing and strong local interest.

Tony Caponi Hddie Summers Johnny Rose Summers Buck Sargeant Rock Island Cedar Rapids Ath Hare's Hall

Baseball tops recreation for soldiers in camp report

The training camp activities commission notes baseball as the most popular sport among United States soldiers. Fred Fulton has accepted a 20 round fight with Jack Dempsey set for Danbury Connecticut on July 4 per messages from Minneapolis. Spokane and Tacoma withdraw from the Pacific Coast League due to poor attendance, ending the season with four clubs. Washington Federal Trade Commission files complaints against Morris and Company and Wilson and Company packers for selling spoiled meat and other food to the army. Matthias Bouzek of 3048 South Clifton Park avenue died in Bridewell hospital from a self-inflicted bullet wound after killing his wife Maric Saturday afternoon.

Chicago Til Washington Commission On Training Camp United States Fred Fulton Jack Dempsey Danbury Conn Minneapolis Federal Trade Commission Morris and Company Wilson and Company, Packers Self Chicago, Jr Matthias Bouzek South Clifton Park Avenue Bridewell Hospital Maric

Cubs Beat Giants 5 1 in Big Park Crowd

Chicago crowds packed Cubs Park yesterday as the Cubs defeated the New York Giants 5 to 1 in a series of dramatic plays and strong hitting. The win drew the largest crowd since 1916, with only 1945 pennant day exceeding it.

Chicago Cubs Ball Park New York Giants New York Chicago Federal League Pittsburgh

Real Home Offers a Range of Houses for Sale

Titus Loan & Investment Company advertises multiple homes for sale in various locations with modern amenities and flexible terms. Listings include prices from 2,208 to 4,600 and details like room counts, baths, city water, gas, sewer, and paved streets.

Post Office Bath Jast Hill American Savings Bank City East Hill

For Sale Classifieds Run In Journal Want Ads

Dense old classifieds list various items for sale and rent including harnesses horses tires cars seeds corn and real estate with contact details like phone numbers and street corners. Also notes about insurance and home lots and a long tariff-like section on rate increases for freight and materials.

Increase in Rail Rates Is Ordered

The order sets national standards for intrastate and interstate rates under the federal railroad administration. McAdoo notes profits will not rise for private rail owners and that excess revenues will benefit the public. State commissions gain no review over intrastate rates, while the Interstate Commerce Commission will scrutinize schedules on complaint, with adjustments to avoid widespread disruption. Passenger fares in sparse regions may stay above three cents, though round trip tourist fares may be reestablished.

United States Federal Railroad Administration Interstate Commerce Commission McAdoo Commission

Travel Rates Adjusted for Veterans and General Public

Slightly below the three cent rate for most travelers, exceptions for soldiers and sailors at one cent a mile on official trips and for Grand Army of the Republic in Portland and United Confederate Veterans Reunion in Tulsa. Other veterans events retain one cent a mile, with two cents for various state meetings. Children under five travel free, ages five to twelve pay half the new higher fare. Commutation fares rise ten percent for daily travelers. Sleeping car and parlor car minimum ticket quantities set. Water and rail-water fares rise with rail charges. Baggage charges set at one sixth of normal fare with minimums. Ticket redemption rules clarified for pre June 10 purchases. Freight charges increase 25 percent, with adjustments by distance. Minimum increases outlined.

Grand Army of the Republic Portland Ore United Confederate Veterans Tulsa Oklo Commierchs

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