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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1919
Page
8
Chicago market notes show hog receipts around 30 000 with prices 14.10 to 14.60 heavy to light. cattle receipts near 35 000 with steers 7.50 to 15.25 for western range, veal calves 16.25 to 17.25, plus strong sheep with lambs 12.75 and ewes 7.50 to 9.00. figures reflect unsettled to strong conditions across commodities.
Exports from the United States to Germany for the first ten months totaled 62 420 095 with imports from Germany at 4 914 787. Great Britain exports to Germany and imports from Germany show large patterns since the armistice signed. South America trade is notable with Argentina Brazil and Chile receiving and supplying hundreds of millions in October. Europe totals reflect a high value of American exports and imports, while Asia leads in imports to the U S for October.
A policeman discovered a man sleeping peacefully on his head near the station. The scene appeared quiet as officers tended to the unconscious individual, who showed no signs of distress upon awakening.
December market report from Chicago lists butter prices at 68 to 71 cents for firm shipments and 638 cases of firsts at 77 cents. Ordinary firsts range 67 to 70 cents. Poultry prices show alive unsettled springs at 24 cents, fowls 16 to 24 cents, turkeys 26 cents.
In Oudtshoorn Cape Province an imprint of a curious savage art essay traces the disappearing pygmies and cave drawings found eighteen miles from Oudtshern. The Smithsonian African expedition passed through en route to Port Elizabeth. The Congo Caves near Cape Town boast fine stalactites and art by dwarf Bushmen ages ago.
Associated Press report from Chicago notes increased anxiety over coal shortages boosting corn futures. December contracts rise 1 4 to 1 3 8 8 and May 1 1 8 2, oats up 7 8 to 17 8, hog prices higher. Market unsettled by reduced deliveries and cautious buyers.
A New York scheme shows a barrel fitted with a bung and patio container loaded with plain water sold as bourbon to victims misled into paying up to 1000 dollars. The decoy liquor tactic aims to defraud by passing water as genuine spirits.
The automobile used by Marshal Haig on the Western Front has been sold at auction by the Ministry of Munitions for 18500 dollars. The vehicle will be exhibited throughout England.
William West, described by local accounts as enjoying a quiet night, slipped into a hay mound in a manger setting leading to a curious, rustic stumble reported in Pittsburg. The unusual scene highlights a moment of rest or concealment amid a period of rural life.
The record notes the H. F. Norton Co Inc with an item described as el 81. The brief entry appears in a historical trade or corporate listing. No additional actions, dates, or context are provided in the readable text.
Manila The constabulary which has rigorously prevented the carrying of revolvers since American occupation is now issuing permits to reliable persons to go armed against robbers.
Albert Berengen, president of the local Spiritualists' society in Massillon, Ohio, has patented a device to cool refrigerator cars. He claims a Philadelphia native elder suggested the concept, affirming spiritual guidance in the invention.
Lost. Between Twin Falls and Crystal Springs one 30 by 38 tire with tube and rim. Goodrich Nonskid tire. Reward. Call Harry D. Gphone 60 r Fails. $12- 2-8 4-Pd.
Classified ad fragment notes a lost Airdale named Major with a reward offered by Mrs. Cliude Oliver of Filer Idaho. Another item mentions a lost wrist watch between Idaho theater and Bert Magel residence, with a reward for return to Francis Magel. The page also lists rented furnished rooms, wanted ads, and various Idaho business notices.
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