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Newspaper
Sioux City Register
Location
Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1924
Page
15
Grain markets show a weakening tendency with wheat and corn prices easing on fears of a poor Southwest crop. Reports cite unsettled conditions, weak demand, and varied daily ranges from Minneapolis to futures boards, with mixed traffic in oats and mixed grain receipts.
Summary of grain prices and cash sales across Wheat Corn and Oats reported for last week at Sioux City and other markets. Includes remarks on cash sales totaling 140 dollars and references to available market data.
New York July 19 wholesale prices rise with more advances. General business cheer and higher commodity markets lift security values. Stocks ease early but hold a steady tone led by Norfolk and Western at 125% and other rail and industrials posting gains. Grain and livestock markets show mixed, with no sharp declines and steady to higher demand noted across regions.
Cattle receipts far above normal, fat cattle values down. Steers and yearlings sold lower than last week, top cattle around 10.25 but many sales 8.00 to 10.00. Butcher stock steady to slightly weaker, bulls and calves mixed with highs near 11.00 for calves. Hog market opened steady to higher, closed lower with ranges around 7.00 to 7.75. Stressed supply and mixed demand characterized week in Kansas City live stock market notes.
Mason City Iowa July 19 After a year without word Jennie Parker of Rockford Illinois rejoined her brother Ed Parker at his Mason City home. She last spoke with him in 1901 and Jim Parker from Chicago located Ed after many years of silence, ending the family’s belief he was dead.
In Harlan on July 19, Dr. E. A. Cobb a nearly sixty year old retired physician underwent a previous operation lasting about ninety minutes with only local anesthesia. King watched the procedure with professional interest. The patient is recovering nicely.
An Iowa man backs a plan to erect a 50 bed hospital at Onlwela with a budget of 100000 dollars and seeks business sponsors. The Sisters of Mercy of Cedar Rapids offer to aid while the chamber of commerce Kiwanis club Rotarians and other bodies consider backing the project.
Turner Avenue extension from West Taird to Seventh Street was approved after council granted a residents petition. The decision follows assurances given yesterday by city officials and local representatives regarding the project timeline.
The monthly treasurer report shows expenditures of 28115421 dollars from June 11 to July 20. A land fund of 83264997 dollars is listed for the fiscal year. Petitions granting paying Joba include West Twenty Fourth Street, South Cedar, and Ross Street improvements. Kinquist given permission to erect an oil filling station at West Fifth and Park. Radlick and Rocken building permit for a refreshment parlor at W617 South Lakeport. Council overrules a protest against paving alley between McPeal and Virginia Streets and Twenty sixth Twenty seventh Streets. Resolutions order repair of two railway crossings on Nineteenth Street.
Marie Foltz alleges in district court that her husband I lk Foltz owner of a Jol garage gave only 5, 2, and 5 weekly for food and clothing for herself and five children. She, pregnant, seeks alimony of 20 weekly and custody. Also accuses him of threats and infidelity. The couple wed in November 1918. Clara L Mahood says her husband struck her and misused their home. divorce petition filed in district court.
Two victims of Friday night liquor raids faced police court actions. John Sables of 319 Lafayette Street paid a $50 fine for maintaining a liquor nuisance and won a remand change on a related charge. WV Smith, arrested yesterday, received continuances on nuisance charges. Rudonis of 1206 Sixth Street was fined $100 on a nuisance charge and a venue change to a state court was granted. John Sealerman faced assault and battery charges.
Commissioner Charles F. Wilcox warns of rigid enforcement of the new parking ordinance effective July 31. The plan includes restricted zones to reduce danger and a potential one-way street system through the downtown area to ease congestion.
A fragmented historic classified page lists Davenport Cleaning, Master Cleaners and Dyers, Trennan Cotes sanitary cleaners, and various trades including cement work, insurance, real estate, dressmaking, and transport schedules. The notice mentions auctions and appointments tied to a sale of gifts and boxes.
An old newspaper fragment advertises a help wanted notice with dates listed as Saturday of 19, 1924 and May July 20 at 2 pm and 7 pm. It promises $1000 cash given away 2000 boxes of Bon Bons and 500 other gifts free, targeting women and youths.
A brief classified note seeks a female helper to assist with pie making, child care, light housework, and related duties. Contact information appears limited to a partial "312" area reference.
An OCR fragment lists summer rates for rooms and furnished apartments at various addresses in Nebraska and Wisconsin, mentioning prices from $6 to $9 per week or per room. It includes notes on housekeeping, utilities, auto privileges, and multiple addresses such as 1126 St NE, Oxford Hotel, and various streets. The text appears as scattered lodging advertisements with inconsistent spelling.
Mixed classified notices list furniture such as dining room sets lamps rockers and tables with prices, plus household goods and a few odd items. Ancestral and worker offers appear among scattered incomplete lines and misspelled product names.
A period classified style listing numerous early 20th century vehicles for sale including 1919 Ford Touring 1921 Ford Roaster 1922 Ford Tow Truck and other models. The ad features prices, seller names such as Wade Burnight and industry terms like touring roadster coupe and Buick and Overland references. It presents aggressive weekly sale promises and various bargain offers.
Mixed 1920s style classified ad blur with multiple real estate pitches. Mentions a 6 room house on Riverside Boulevard, four room homes, two new bungaloos, three lots, and various trades. Includes names like Oscar C Olson and A Martin with contact hints and barter language.
Sioux City council agreed to lease signals from Automatic Signal Advertising, authorizing Mayor Gilman and Public Safety Commissioner Wilcox to proceed. Protests over a trial left turn system at Fifth and Nebraska were overwhelmed by broad complaints. A left turn plan was discussed, with maintenance estimated at about 18 dollars a month and about 15 signals needed pending a city survey.
The Iowa State Fair will host a Pageant of Religion presenting a Pentecostal themed portrayal of church and Sunday school life. Over 10 000 students and more than 100 acres of grounds prepared for camping. The fair board will charge for ground use and provide lights water police fire and sanitary services.
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