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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
8
Chicago buyers push corn futures up to 172 with July at 165 3-4 as oats rise and rye vaults hit near record highs. Rye and wheat exports slow, tight stocks spark a broad advance in grains while provisions move higher on firmer grain and hog markets. Heavy rains delay planting, boosting favorable sentiment despite profit taking.
Chicago and Omaha livestock markets report varied gains and steadier runs. Cattle at Chicago see beef steers up to 25 cents higher, hogs firm to 50 cents higher, sheep uneven or down a bit. Omaha hogs up about 25 cents, cattle mixed with best steers around 12.50 and cows 7 to 9.50, lambs unevenly lower.
Chicago April 26 market update shows butter weak at 47 654c, creamery receipts 36,000 cases with various firsts and ordinary fists priced around 414% to 42 C. Poultry steadies with living prices about 35c for springs and 84%c for fowls. Potatoes firm with northern white sold in sacks and bulk at 7257.50, and Florida Spaulding Tosie barrels priced No 1 at 25 and No 2 at 22.
In New York on April 26 at 2 55 p m prices for liberty bonds were listed as follows first 4s 93 12 second 4s 86 00 first 4 86 40 second 4s 85 86 third 4s 90 44 fourth 4s 85 88 victory 4 96 52 victory 4s 96 50.
The Chinese Merchants Association opened a three week session in Chinatown, New York, with about 100 delegates from across the country. The convention will devote two weeks to discussing Chinese trade in America, and notes indicated a growing Americanization among attendees.
April reports show Plour unchanged at Bran 41. cash No 2 northern wheat around 3.10 to 3.15. Corn 1.67 to 1.68. oats 1.01 to 1.02. barley 1.42 to 1.72. rye 2.12 to 2.24. flax No 1 at 4.65 to 4.70. Chicago wheat No northern 3.05. No 8 mixed 1.71. No 2 yellow 1.75 to 1.78. oats No 2 white 1.08. No 8 white 1.06. barley 1.55 to 1.78. Timothy seed 5 to 11.40. clover seed 35 to 45. Pork nominal. lard 19.60. ribs 17.50 to 18.25.
In Moscow Idaho April 16 residents of the University of Idaho plan to vote on self-government under a restructured Women's League. Miss Glady Clam of Spokane leads the proposal with a governing council including a president and two yearly officers. The plan outlines general conduct rules for voters and the league aims to formalize student governance.
The council moves to promote rules governing social engagements and participation in women’s athletics and related activities. The measure targets sneer classes and outlines enforcement, seeking orderly conduct and broader female involvement in community programs.
The Supreme Court will decide if a guardian’s control over an Indian includes the person’s marriage under habeas corpus petitions by Carl J. Barnett to recover guardianship of Creek Nation members Jackson Barnes and Henrietta. Barnett, billed as the richest Indian, owns lands valued at over 1 million pounds and recently married in an elaborate ceremony amid wealth and family drama. Separately, Rev Stephan Gladstone, second son of the late William E. Gladstone, died at 76 in London.
An agent of the United States Department of Agriculture valued commodities exchanged at more than 1,000,600 dollars. By August 6, 1919, roughly 282,000 dollars worth of food was sold under fire expedit rules governing retail orders.
Senate backs amended rivers and harbors bill after revisions, with the measure advancing to debate and potential votes. The article notes a total funding figure under analysis and references associated Senate actions, with date and location included.
Waterbury Connecticut April 26 Experiments in community buying are to be tried here with help from public spirited citizens. The plan draws on the strong record of a public market run for six months last year that served as an exchange for farm and garden goods.
Analytical chemist Kapert specializes in bacteriology and toxicology, with expertise in food and sanitary analysis. He provides special attention to board of health work, applying precise methods to public health concerns and safety standards.
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