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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
9
Chicago weekly grain outlook reports strong activity across wheat corn oats and provisions. Wheat futures rose on frost risks in Argentina and light Northwestern receipts while corn and oats advanced amid tight supplies and weather disruptions. Hog prices surged with strong demand and cattle producers saw higher range, as buyers eyed favorable market conditions.
Chicago markets report cash and futures quotes for wheat corn oats rye barley timothy and clover. Prices vary by grade with No 2 red wheat at 1.24 to 1.26 and corn No 3 at 6 14c, futures months noted for rye and timothy.
The cattle market fell as demand slackened and prices dropped 15 to 25 cents. Most receipts were medium to low grade with poor demand and prospects point to a weak, lower market ahead. Today’s prices show Beeves $4.00 to $4.60, Texas steers $3.80 to $4.75, western steers $4.25 to $7.00, stockers and edit.
South Omaha cattle prices show steers 3.75 to 8.00, cows 2.75 to 5.00, western and Texas sections mixed. Hogs range 6.75 to 8.37 with bulk 8.25 to 8.30. lambs 6.60 to 7.60, sheep softened with yearlings 5.75 to 6.80 and ewes 4.25 to 5.25.
Hogs-Weak demand with varying quality. Good to choice hogs $7.50-$7.80, fair to medium $7.00-$7.50, rough $5.00-$7.00, plus $6.00-$7.00, and small 80 lb plus sows with dockage. Cattle-Weak demand. choice steers $5.50-$6.00, medium to good $4.50-$5.00, cows and heifers $2.90-$3.90, medium to good $2.40-$2.90, canners and cutters $1.50-$2.50, bulls $2.40-$3.40, veal calves $3.50-$5.50.
South St. Joseph market notes cattle steady to lower with steers 4.50 to 8.00, cows and heifers 2.50 to 6.00, calves 3.00 to 8.00. Hogs ten cents lower top 8.40, bulk 8.00 to 8.25. Sheep steady with lambs 5.00 to 8.15.
Des Moines markets report that goods sold in open market lots follow quotations. An advance over jobbers' prices is charged to fill orders to secure the best goods for shipment and cover costs.
A fluctuating price list shows Butter Best creamery 38e reno vated 28c. Poultry rates include Hens 10c, old cocks 6c, spring chickens 11c, ducks 9c, old toms 15c, hens turkeys 1éc, young toms 16c, geese 7c. Eggs No 1 candled 24c, No 2 1c, checks 20e.
A dense listing of produce with varied prices: apples, bananas, cranberries, dates, walnuts, figs, grapes, citrus, pineapples, quince, honey, canned goods, and fresh greens. Items include Colorado Jonathans, Cape Cod cranberries, New York Concord grapes, Indian River Oranges, Hothouse cucumbers, and head lettuce, with prices by box, crate, barrel, or pound.
The listing shows Hay Timothy and new car lot prices from $11.00 to $13.00 with upland variations and straw oat and wheat values. Feed items include Chop $30.00 and cracked corn $29.00 with brown shorts $25.00 bran $24.00 middlings $28.00. Cereal items show bolted meal at $1.70 cwt and pure rye flour at $2.50 per ewt with Falcon products and Gold Medal flour priced per barrel. Wheat listed as $1 98e.
Mrs Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire writes that about a year ago she bought two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy which cured a severe kidney trouble of several years. She calls it grand medicine and highly recommends it. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A concise note asserts that truthfulness lies not in stating all facts but in conveying a true impression. It references Stevenson's idea that honesty involves the spirit of meaning beyond mere accuracy.
A advert claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve boosts appearance by curing pimples sores boils and skin eruptions. It promises softened velvet skin and facial improvement, noting fixes for pimples sore eyes cold sores cracked lips and chapped hands. It asserts effectiveness for rashes and piles and advertises 25 cents at J L Lemmon's.
A lively crowd reacts as a renowned tenor performs in a Prince Albert coat, drawing strong emotional responses from attendees who cheer and clap through the set. The scene captures public fascination with stage fashion and vocal prowess.
Trade advertisement states Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is a reliable medicine for bowel complaints and never fails in severe cases. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A comic caption from the Boston Transcript features Willie asserting the golden rule from his father and Tommy retorting about getting what comes from a wooden one. The snippet captures era humor and wordplay.
W J Atkins worked alone at Banner Springs Night Watchman. Damp drafts and cold caused a severe chest illness that stopped his work. After trying remedies he used Dr King’s New Discovery. He reports one bottle brought him back to full health. Trial bottle free, 50c and 1.00, guaranteed by J E Lemmon.
A. C. Benson remarks that guests who feel they've talked well leave gatherings in a genial mood, ready to concede conversational merit to other participants.
An 19th century health note recommends Chamberlains Liniment for back pain. Apply twice daily by massaging five minutes, then bind a flannel warmed with the liniment over the seat of pain. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Uruguay forecasts a new olive sector within five years with 140,000 trees expected to yield about 2,000,000 pounds of olives and 60,000 gallons of olive oil. The plan signals a shift in agriculture and potential export growth.
Deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining. Catarrh causes nine in ten cases. cure requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure offered with a $100 indemnity for uncured cases. circulars available. Also promoted Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Kansas City Times notes Foley's Urino Laxative as mild and pleasant tasting with gentle action suitable for women and children. It claims to cure constipation and contrasts unfavorably with harsher purgatives like pills. Lem non's Pharmacy appears in the ad.
A satirical piece portrays Chief Emma lamenting a lack of willing plainclothes women for police work. The dialogue mocks gender barriers in law enforcement and the challenges of assigning female detectives.
Arthur Roche argues in the New York American that Nicaragua relies on outdated doctrine and dead statesmen to shield against foreign harm while resisting European threats. He questions sacrificing Yankee lives to uphold a nation built on murder and ashes amid a century-long struggle.
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