Hog and sheep market outlook notes low hogs and firmer sheep
The report says hog prices are about 20 cents lower than a week earlier with a fair chance to improve next week if receipts stay light. Demand remains shipping-driven but 200,000 hogs per week overwhelms the market. Sheep receipts were light and prices stronger, with good sheep at 4.50 to 4.75 and ewes around 2.75 to 4.40. fat lambs up to 6.50, typical 5.75 to 6.25, feeding lambs scarce. Swanson & Gilmore and ads for Bucklin's Arnica Salve and Hollister's products appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly
Swanson & Gilmore
Waterloo Greets Holiday Trade Surge After Christmas
After Christmas Waterloo reports heavy holiday spending with cash plentiful. Merchants claim sales among druggists dry goods and clothing were the best in years while hotels and butchers also saw strong patronage. City residents hosted visiting guests and held festive dinners, and the overall tone is one of satisfaction with 1907’s holiday commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeading
Donkeries
Waterloo
Cattle Market Rally As Demand Surges On Export Trade
Chicago report notes cattle receipts halved this week lifting prices 40 to 50 cents from last week. Export cattle demand supported gains with top steers at 6.30, common ranges 5.40 to 6.25, cows and heifers up about 20 to 50 cents, feeders slack.
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Chicago
Hidden Wealth Taxes Prompt Three Year Ferret Contract
The report notes $6,000 in recovered county taxes from hidden wealth and that ferrets under Hon. Benjamin McCoy received a three year county contract to work with Blackhawk and other counties. Some assessments remain unpaid and due by year start. A Fortunate Texan praises Dr King’s New Life Pills for malaria and biliousness.
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Benjamin .McCoy
Board of Supervisors
Blackhawk
E. W. Goodlee
St. Louis St. Dallas
Tex
Swamp Root Promoted As Kidney Liver Remedy
An advertisement notes a widespread kidney disease causing heart failure and bladder trouble. It claims Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root cures kidney and liver issues, improves urine control, and relieves nocturnal urgency. Sample bottles and a book are offered by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Auton
N.Y
Sigampe Troot
Waterloo Poultry Show Promises Largest Midwest Event
Waterloo and Cedar Falls Poultry Association hosts an annual show from the 22nd to the 25th with premium offerings from eastern clubs. Exhibitors gather at a well lighted hall near depots, with A B Shaner as judge and careful stock handling promised. Admiral Dewey to remain on active list until retirement. his 70th birthday observed with thanks and reflections on a storied career.
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Waterloo and
Cedar Falls Poultry Association
Iowa
A.B. Shaner
Lanark
Washington
D. C
George Dewey
Manila Bay
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Norwich Military Academy
Dewey
Neval Academy
Navy
Admiral Parragut
Mississippi River
Lfe
General Board
Tonch
Atlantic
Pacific
Death Notices and Obituaries From Waterloo Area
Obituaries report Mrs. J H Goodrich of 725 West Third Avenue dying after months of illness at 85 in Waterloo. Funeral with Rev Walter H Rotligs expected Friday at the home. Also Mrs Mary A Call dies at 1511 Jefferson Street from pneumonia aged 85. Burial at Elmwood follows service by a Methodist pastor. Maria J Tobin, born 1880 in Ohio, dies at 2311 West Seventh Street Christmas Eve at 7 pm. service by Rev Walter H Ratlins. interment Elmwood. Carrie Hamer and Mark Knopp wed near town with small ceremony. couple to live on Knopp farm south of Hamer place. H Reeleston hosts Christmas family reunion at 145 Lincoln Street with over twenty relatives present.
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J. H. Goodrich
West
Third Avenue
Dorsett
Vermont
Ape
L. A. Goodrich
Comélia Kirkpatrick
Lizzie B. Goodrich
Waterloo
Ellen Field
West Third Avenue
Walter H. Rotligs
Bhawoad
Mary
A. Call
Mary A. Gall
Jefferson Street
Pneumonte
Bouth Coventry
Conn
Griggs
O. H. Gail
Orvis Gall
K. Brown
Rose Green
Minnie
Wilbuy
Call Hood
T Tiany Waterlooang
Elmswood
Maria J. Tobin
West Seventh Street
Deevased
Ohio
C. FP
Shimer
Maggie Pratt
Fort Dodge
Lome
Walter H. Ratlins
Elmwood
Iowa
Carrie Hamer
Mark Knopp
Zimmerman
Knapp
Hamer
Orange Township
Local Telephone Operators Remembered With Christmas Gifts
Patrons of Towns Telephone Company on Christmas day honored operators with large gifts including sweetmeats bonbons and fruit baskets from Henderson & Breagdon W A Bryant & Sons Fowler Co and Palace Clothing House. Dr J A Jarger distributed useful grab bags to many young ladies as others vowed to improve service. Also notes the death of Daniel J McGarthy of San Leandro Cal, a cousin to local residents Carovan and M J O Kaere and former Times editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towns Telephone Company
Seis
Henderson & Breagdon Insurance Agency
W. A. Bryant & Sons
Fowler Co
Smith, Lichty & Hillman Co
H. M. Reed
Hartman
D. J. Dongyan
Daniel J. McGarthy
San Leandro
Cal
Markets Today at Lamson Gros, Brokers Office
Gassar Block at 626144 Sycamore lists cash grain, grain provisions, stocks and bonds with brokers Gassar and Lamson highlighting market items. G. B. phone 363 and Iowa phone 140 provide contact details for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamson Gros
Gassar Block
Sycamore
G. B
Iowa
Quiet Opening on Waterloo Horse Market
Waterloo Iowa December 26 The horse market opened very quiet with demand only from curtain-class buyers as farmers ask high prices. Cattle and hog prices show firmness but demand softens, while poultry and grain receipts are light with mixed prices. Hides and fur markets show downward trends amid heavy receipts as traders brace for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Chicago
G. S
Live Stock Market Summary From Thicngo
Intimated receipts today show hogs 87,000 cattle 26,000 sheep 16,000. Hog prices opened 10 cents lower than Tuesday with mixed and butchers varied from 4.10 to 4.25. Heavy hogs expected to bring 4.15 to 4.25 for good to choice. Cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges indicate a cautious trading day with estimated tomorrow arrivals around 33,000.
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Thicngo
Stres Bhorst
Cholea
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Geo. S
Xrex Coffee
Ss. Murphy
the Foster Co
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BR. L. Belt
A. H. Wise
Garland & Wilcox
Woodruff & Morgan
John H. Mason & Co
Poe
Bucklin
Nhce
John Garrett
North Mills
N. CG
Wangler Bros
Drugetsts
Hollister
Terloo Homes
Mrs
Hd A
PRICE
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Admiral Dery
J. F. Goodrich
Mary A. Call
Pew
Monta
H. Reeleston
Lincon Street
Cardi Hihie
Weaefer
Castoria
Bears
AORN
Dan Areee
Jon Fee
LOGAL
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Weols
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Timothy
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