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Newspaper
Telegraph Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
10
Chicago markets held steady as hogs and cattle showed no change while sheep rose ten cents with receipts around 15 000. Ten packers bought 16 000 hogs and shippers left 3 000 over with the day closing steady.
Estimated receipts for hogs 14 000 and sheep 16 000. Markets steady to higher with hogs up to 10c and heavy hogs 7.40 to 8.10. Cattle receipts 15 000 with steers and heifers in 2.00 to 5.70 range and stockers 3.00 to 5.00. Lambs 4.55 to 7.40 and yearlings 4.00 to 5.65.
In Chicago on November 4 1909 wheat opened strong then turned bearish with lower prices and stop loss orders. cash values weakened and southwest reports hinted at elevator demand. Corn traded moderates with early ease and later stubborn undertone as cables and foreign markets influenced prices. oats showed a weaker undertone with small losses. Provisions held fairly good business with higher prices, aided by strong hog values and good demand.
Historical market notes dated November 4 cover wheat and corn prices, oats receipts, and futures quotes. It lists Chicago open high low close figures, along with Duluth receipts and durum exports data. Hog price averages are provided for today, yesterday, and prior periods.
Minneapolis prices list grain futures and cash values for wheat corn oats and barley on November 3. December wheat at 99 1 4 cents, May at 1.91 78, No 1 hard around 1.02 to 1.03, and various northern and No 2 3 grades. Corn No 3 yellow 60 to 61 1 2 cents, oats No 3 white 39 to 29 1 2. Barley listed at 45 5 1 c.
The Duluth market lists Wheat for December at 91 2, May at 1.01 38, No 1 hard at 1.01 to 1.02, No 1 northern around 21.099 to 1.01, No 2 northern at 299 99 7 8, No 3 northern 97a. Oats for No 3 white at 29 1 2 to 40c, No 3 at 27 39c.
In St. Louis on November 4 wheat for December trades at 1.03 1 2 dollars and May at 1.04. Corn for December trades 57 1 4 cents and May at 60 1 8 cents, reflecting a quiet trading day for grain futures.
Kansas City price report shows Wheat for December at 98 1 8 cents and May at 99 2 8 cents as trading moved through the session.
A fragment lists futures quotes with corn December at 56 1 2, May at 59 1 4, and 1 2e. units. No further context or dates provided.
Milwaukee reports grain market action with Wheat December at 1.01 5 8 per bushel and May at 1.02. Corn December at 58 1 2 and May at 60 5 8 per bushel.
Liverpool market notes show opening wheat down 4 percent with corn down and later declines at 1:30 pm. Later in London prices, two small failures are reported on the London stock exchange.
A Glasgow advertisement reports a three year old child found wandering in Castle Street on Saturday evening July 28. The child is healthy with dark hair gray eyes and ruddy cheeks and can talk a little and swear. The notice seeks the owner to claim the child.
In an old family tale a woman reported missing toes led to a public suspect query. Her mother finally confessed that the daughter had toes severed to fit very small shoes, a gallant but troubling defense of fashion.
A Sunday school moral lesson ends with a child misquoting a rule about not taking cold baths in chilly weather. The pupil rushes home to tell his mother he will now avoid cold baths after the teacher’s guidance.
Daily stock totals for New York activity show varied results with notable listings like Am Sugar Atchison American Copper and U S Steel among others. Trading closes at mixed levels and several issues hover near the year’s typical ranges for railroads and utilities.
St Paul report says a jury returned a not guilty verdict for Mrs Mina Arbogast charged with murdering her husband Louis Arbogast. Jurors deliberated about a day amid a request to consider a verdict short of first degree murder.
Union Electric will add a switch on Delhi street opposite Julien avenue to run streetcars every five minutes during rush hours from West Dubuque to the Delhi street engine house. The plan, supported by workers and hill district residents, ends a five minute wait and improves service. The company also seeks an underground storm drain fifteen feet west of the Diamond house switch to cover sand on the tracks that can derail cars. The street committee will review before Thursday council session.
Nancy Kramer defense rests after Mrs Davis testimony and Mr Kramer cross examination. Judge Benson sets afternoon verdict pace as closing arguments proceed. state attorney Nelson leads, defense attorney Fitzpatrick objects, Hodgson altro argues credibility of witnesses.
Former Dubuque waterworks superintendent Arthur McArthur, convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to four years, has been paroled. He will enter employment with a major Dubuque wholesale firm after arriving Thursday night. Parole cites an excellent prison record and marks a notable post release employment plan.
The yerta mate or Paraguay tea enjoys vast consumption across southern regions, outpacing tea and coffee. It grows wild, is cheap, and contains active principles similar to tea and coffee though in smaller amounts, with a soothing stimulating effect on the stomach and body. Locals hold strong beliefs in its curative and consoling benefits.
The New York Observer cites 1,634 London children dying yearly from injuries from open fireplaces and notes efforts to enact laws punishing parents who leave children unguarded in rooms with such fireplaces, with possible similar inquiries in America.
A quoted quip from The Californian derides overcomplicated labels for regions. It notes the many “west” descriptors such as middle east west eastern west northern west and southern west, while asserting there is only one genuine east. It playfully mocks learned discourse.
Thoughtful people harbor doubts but should not let doubt define life. Doubts resemble passing clouds that drift away, allowing sun to shine on the world. Only with sunlight can the flowers bloom and release their fragrance to the sky, says William A. Quayle.
The piece highlights three major South African industries attributed to Jewish promoters: De Pass advancing whaling and guano, Andrade promoting ostrich farming, and Mosenthal developing wood and hide trades.
Report notes a practice in Japan where every workman wears on his cap an inscription stating his business and his employer's name, reflecting organized labor and occupational identification.
A Colorado law classifies tampering with electric light wires as a misdemeanor. The statute targets interference with power infrastructure and electrical systems, with penalties tied to criminal wrongdoing and potential fines or jail time.
Westminster church hosts a Manger concert on Tuesday November 9 with soloists Mr Manger Miss Harragan Miss Marshall and Mr Michel. Repertoire includes Who Is Sylvia Sklyark's Song Nocturne No. 2 Drolla Moto Perpetuo and Rhapsodie No. 2 Liszt-Litt Justus at Palma-Duet with Miss Marshall and Mr Michel. Ruth Harragan will accompany.
A Chicago woman prayed 15 years for a husband. She discarded a plaster image via her window, and a man with a broken head woke to her gaze. She nursed him back to life and they married.
A succinct reflection on how poetic talent converts into tangible earnings, framing financial success as a measure of genius. The saying contrasts scarcity with monetary return, implying true poets turn rare skill into real income.
A compact reflection on the value of living with noble books and the mind shaped by courteous thoughts. The author notes that a man’s character is formed by the company of his thoughts and the books he cherishes.
Representative Burgess proclaims the American farmer as the uncrowned king of the world, praising planting in faith, cultivation in hope, and reaping in grace during a House remarks.
A satirical meditation on the police court scene and the societal view of "bums." It contrasts the appearance of respectability with hidden mischief and warns against following a corrupt guide who lures youths to disreputable places. The prose mixes irony and social critique.
Boston officials watch New York as First Church meeting confronts Augusta Stetson revolt against Mrs Eddy. Stetson built influence with a New York following, secured a church site in Central Park West, and challenged Mother Church authority, prompting depose and ongoing power struggle.
A frightened horse pulling a mail wagon ran down Main Street on Thursday afternoon, smashing into a buggy at Sixth and Clay streets. The wagon escaped with a broken shaft and window while the second buggy lost a wheel. One horseman could not flee after the collision.
A fragmented text notes that Chinese is widely spoken with many dialects. it claims 382,000,000 Celestials speak more than one language. It lists English as a widely spoken language after China, followed by German, Russian, Spots, and Portuguese, with various speaker counts.
A report notes that wasps rank close to ants in overall insect intelligence. Researchers compare cognitive abilities across social insects, highlighting problem solving and learning skills observed in colonies.
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