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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1920
Page
8
Chicago and Omaha reports show hogs and cattle prices with varied daily shifts. Hogs in Chicago 3,000 head with steady to lower bids while Omaha hogs rise 25 cents. cattle across both markets show mixed gains and declines across grades and weights. Lambs and sheep also listed with ranges for quality and age groups.
Butter gains lift amid higher cream values with receipts totaling 25,296 cases and firsts at 41 41% 49 66c. Poultry markets rise with alive birds up to 40c for springs and 44c for fowls. Potatoes firm as 37 cars enter Northern Round White and Idaho Russets priced from 6.60 to 7.75 per sack.
In New York final prices for Liberty ponds today were listed with different securities and yields. First 3s at 96.90, first 4s at 91.30, second 4s at 89.58, first 4m 4s at 913.50, reporting inconsistencies in formatting noted. Victory bonds quoted at 97.90 for both 3% and 4% series.
Chicago April 6 trading saw a bearish slump as news of a federal grand jury inquiry into alleged corn market manipulations triggered heavy closes. May corn down to 162 1 2, July to 157, oats off 1 4 to 2 1 8, provisions mixed amid weaker hogs and corn. Margin calls rose with brokers seeking about 15 cents a bushel protection against wild swings.
Chicago quotes show mixed wheat and various corn oats and barley values with No 2 yellow at 1.70. Rye not quoted. Minneapolis prices list cash wheat No 1 northern at 2.85 to 3.00, corn No 3 yellow 1.65 to 1.67, oats 0.92 to 0.94, rye 1.79 to 1.81, barley 1.29 to 1.67, Klax 4.80 to 4.85.
Extensive frost caused heavy trucking losses in east Texas according to local truckers. Preliminary estimates suggest thousands of dollars in damage as tender vegetation perishes and crops including strawberries and potatoes suffer substantial harm across several districts.
Funeral services for Emnyer Apperson, president of the Apperson Automobile company, who died suddenly in Los Angeles on March 28, were held in Kokomo today. Hundreds of his employees formed a column and marched to the cemetery. Mercury goes higher. By the Associated Press. Dallas, Tex., April 5. Bright
Sunshine drives up thermometer readings after near freezing temperatures across Texas. Weather bureau reports frost on Saturday and Sunday nights damaged fruit and tender vegetables in north Texas sections.
Washington April 6 Business leaders who oversee 15 to 18 billion dollars in yearly merchandise were invited by Shipping Board Chairman Benson to advise on disposal of the board property. A two day conference is planned for April 15 and 16 with heads of 17 major firms. The board faces two main problems the sale of its ships and the operation of its fleet until sale. The aim is to enlist top merchandising talent to aid the plan.
Chicago April 6 The American farm papers editorial association was organized today with C. W. Pugsley of Lincoln Nebraska editor of the Nebraska Farmer named president The first annual meeting will be in St Louis May 9 1921 Twenty five farm publications signed as charter members with officers including J M Loomis of Oklahoma City editor of the Oklahoma Farmer vice president and O V Gregory of Chicago editor of the Prairie Farmer secretary treasurer The group aims to promote members welfare and farming interests and to secure favorable legislation
New York reports that American businessmen have forwarded three million crowns to the Vienna mayor and the American convivalent home directors for sick and undernourished children. The American committee behind the donation, now forming, announced the step today.
London reports April 1 freight increases from the United Kingdom to North America by major North Atlantic lines. The rise stems from higher operating costs and the price of bunker coal, prompting a substantial rate hike cited by the London Times.
Summoning of evaders of the selective service law began in this district today by the United States district attorney's office. There are 7638 known evaders in this locality and the office has the name and address of each. Notices mailed to them ordered reports at once. Godies not yet recovered in Columbia, April 6.
Ten bodies recovered after a flat boat capsized on the Savannah River near Harper’s Ferry, five miles from Lowdensville. Eleven youths were aboard, ages from 9 to early twenties. only Thomas Bradshaw escaped.
City clerk W A Minick issued permits to W J Hodgson for a 36 by 28 foot one story frame building on lot 141 block 82 Maine avenue at an estimated cost of 4400 dollars. Mrs D J Maynard on Second Avenue South received a permit for an 8 by 223 foot frame addition with an estimated cost of 250 dollars.
Notice of sale on April 10 1920 at 10 a m at 135 Third Avenue Idaho for two unpaid repair bills totaling 256 85 on a Model B car and 415 60 on a 1919 Dodge touring car with work thirty day grace elapsed. Doughty cites Idaho statutes section 6413 enforcing collection.
A Twin Falls or Buhl man with capital is sought to take over a well-known line of electric light plants and water supply systems. The business is established and offers extensive Idaho territory. Send details of sales experience to G-2, care Chronicle.
Land owners near Tittle Idaho offer 00 acres under the North Side project for sale on the same terms as Idaho state sales. 120 acres cleared with a good house and well located on state highway. Sell all or part to responsible parties. Call or write Phone 225 Main Street Ground Floor.
Twin Falls Idaho business directory lists an Analytical Chemist offering expert work in bacteriology and toxicology with specialization in sanitary analysis and health board projects.
J. H. Dodd Office I. D. Building phone 966. Mo. B. White Auto Company used cars service station opposite post office phone 218. Homer C. Mills Attorney Boyd purtail a.
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