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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1918
Page
4
A historical price listing shows weekly retail and wholesale prices for staples including flour, cornmeal, oats, beans, canned goods, evaporated milk, lard substitutes, bacon, ham, beef, milk, and fish. Contains many per unit pricing items with quantities and units across multiple products.
A mixed opening on the stock exchange sees copper shares under pressure while grain, livestock, and several financials slip. Ample gains are scarce with United States Steel and transport issues holding steadier. notable declines hit Delaware and Hudson and other industrials amid broader market softness.
A dense list of land transfers, mortgages, releases, and notices across multiple districts. Includes deeds by Herbert and Urachman to Domingo Martinez, mortgages by A E Vins and by Guillermo Trujano, releases by El Paso Loan Co and West Coast Cattle Co, and notices to hold mines in Ajo and Helvetia districts. Also records partnerships, stock transfers, and guardian sale confirmations. Contains numerous property blocks, lots, and sections, with brands and stock notes.
Chicago hog receipts show a mostly 10 cent lower trend with bids scarce and top at 17.76. Cattle and calves mainly steady to 25 cents lower, sheep and yearlings weak, hogs, lights, and packing prices listed with several price bands. Kansas City reports hogs lower with heavy and lights at specific ranges, cattle steady, and sheep prices steady with varied weights and grades. Denver notes steady cattle and hog receipts with unchanged prices and top hogs at 56.90 for bulk trades.
In New York on December 14 cotton futures closed steady with December at 27.72 pence per pound and later months showing values US5 2640 for January 2526 for March 2455 for May and 2460 for July, reflecting a quiet trading session.
In New York money market on December 14 Mercantile papers remained unchanged with sterling day bills at 4.7565 and cables at 1781. Demand and Mexican dollars held steady reflecting quiet trading conditions as usual.
Prices for Liberty bonds listed with several series including Step at 97.80, first convertible 47s at 93.49, second 4s at 92.16, first convertible 41s at 97.10, second convertible at 95.96, third 60s at 9802, and fourth 447s at 87.20.
Prices for fresh eggs have fallen about six cents a dozen in the past week as dealers expect further declines. Wholesale prices show a 66 cent drop per dozen while receipts rise, and butter prices edged up to a new retail level.
Chicago prices slipped as forecasts of cold dry weather sparked selling. Corn opened down and finished lower with January at 1.35 and May at 1.36. Oats also declined while hogs and grain edged lower. packers sold lard. Closing: Corn Jan 1.35 to May 1.36. Oats Jan 72 cents. Pork Jan 47.85. Lard Jan 25.59. Ribs Jan 25.22.
Kansas City reports butter and poultry unchanged while Chicago prices also hold steady. Receipts show potatos steady at 64 cars and poultry alive unsettled with fowls at 191 425 cents and turkeys at 29 cents.
Local craftspeople seek affordable STAND ARD quality tools to meet Christmas demand. Buyers note reasonable prices and dependable options as the trade prepares for a surge in projects.
Boris Bankhmet informs the state department that Russia will sit at the peace conference and confer with Russian representatives in Paris London and Stockholm. Prince George Lyoff will head the Russo delegation at Versailles and the group may lack full plenipotentiary status due to Russia’s divided government.
A fragment notes a fast moving campaign urging selection of a generic gift idea to make someone happy for Christmas. Mentions F. Ronstadt and Ady in a promotional context.
Health warning urges care to avoid premature aging and kidney problems. Excess strain from hard work and improper habits can lead to back pain high urine color and indigestion. Doctors advise prompt medical check and trying GOLD MEDAL Heartem Oil Capsules with refund guarantee.
Abandoned city farm on St Matsa road due to sanitary objections to using sewerage for irrigation. Officials warn rapid settlement nearby may halt sewer irrigation, forcing disposal challenges and potential septic tank use amid funding and regulatory hurdles.
Local Red Cross calls for volunteers to sew handkerchiefs and garments for children. About 20 060 items must be completed by January first as the deadline draws near. Ladies are urged to help with ample tasks and support the quota.
Homer Du Bois died after a long illness at about age 54 in Abbeville Louisiana. He had lived in Arizona for 35 years and earlier worked in Texas cattle and Nacogdoches during the boom years. His two sons from his first wife died recently Eddie Du Bois perished in a car crash in Ray and Deimar died a month later. His second wife, residing in Jacksonville Florida, has been notified. Du Bois was charitable, well read, and enjoyed leisure activities.
County Attorney Maore Wright files a complaint against four soldiers accused of abusive conduct near Pain Alto, 34 miles from Tucson. Police say officers will court martial the men if a formal charge is filed. Witnesses include Professor Clifton J Sarte and Willard Wright. An automobile stop led to a gunshot into the ground during the confrontation.
A brief notice reports a planned salary increase of 1500 dollars for Judge Sawtelle. The source mentions a vote by the United District Court and references the Washington area. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Discharged veteran attends a vocational school event at the Y Students compose sessions with an MRI at the university. A03 dental issues and pain noted as part of the discharge details.
A tract of land outside the city limits is again involved in a hotel project. The posting notes a redevelopment focus by a group identified as PATK WOs and mentions a venue named Magen hetniverse POST Veareen.
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