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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
8
Chicago hog cattle and sheep markets show mixed gains and steady demand. Hogs firm at higher quotes with 10 25c higher tops, beef steers and butchers vary by weight and grade, lambs and ewes mostly firm with selective lifts, receipts across MAHA and similar exchanges around 5 % 11,000.
Chicago markets saw corn swing with May at 157 1-4 and July 150 1-4 as heavy profit taking followed an early rise. Cats gained on independent strength and rumors of big transatlantic purchases while provisions held firm on higher grain and hog values. Persistent headlines from Argentina and New York affecting feed demands influenced the session.
Chicago butter prices show mixed unsettled receipts of 20 422 cases with firsts at 43 43 percent and ordinary state 35 42 percent, at mark. Poultry alive higher with springs 42c and fowls 42c. Potatoes strong with receipts 51. Northern round white bulk 5.40 to .60 per cwt, sacked 5.25 to 5.40. Long white sacked 5.25 to 5.30 Idaho Russets sacked 5.85 to 6.
Chicago grain prices show No 3 corn at 1.59 to 1.61, No 3 yellow at 1.60 to 1.61, No 2 oats at 94 to 95 cents, No 2 rye at 1.75 to 1.76, barley around 1.48 to 1.61, while pork lard ribs and flour hold steady. Athens Georgia reports Dr. W H Harris pledged to support Major General Leonard Wood as eighth district republican delegate.
Sealed proposals for roughly 27.5 miles of bituminous macadam pavement and culverts will be received in Twin Falls Idaho until 8 p.m. March 29 1920. Two contracts cover about 12.25 and 15.30 miles with earth excavation macadam courses concrete culverts steel pipe and timber work. Alternate bids for asphaltic top courses offered. Plans available for $15 with $10 refundable. Bids require certified checks equal to 5 percent of contract. Board may reject any or all bids.
A notice appears reporting a lost gold signet ring with initials EN and a contact phone 356-1. The brief includes dates 3 16 17 18, suggesting a small local missing item alert and follow up by the finder or owner through the listed line.
Owners offer 300 acres under North Side project with 120 acres cleared and a good house on State highway. Parts may be sold like Idaho land sales. Contact Federal Abstract Investment Co Jerome Idaho. Also 3200 dollars buys 40 acres of brush land under government canal ten miles from Boise with 500 cash and 500 yearly balance.
A fragmented directory listing from Twin Falls Idaho shows entries for KeRl Dooley specialist in sanitary work, J H Dodd, B White Auto Company with used cars and service, piano tuning by G Hull, Homer Mills Attorney, Flower Foto Shop, First National Bank building offices, and L B Roberts Auto Livery with contact numbers.
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