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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1921
Page
5
A November report shows Treasury receipts and public debt disbursements rising. Total gross debt reached 725,614 thousand dollars by November 30, with notes on new issues and bond markets in New York City.
George J. McDonald, a local attorney, was appointed to the post of Commissioner for the District of Columbia by the governor yesterday. The appointment, signed by Trustee Waster McCoy, follows the death of Attorney Mason Ny. Richardson.
Philadelphia markets report eggs and poultry prices with various grades and pack types. Dressed turkeys and leghorns show declines. potatoes and other items largely unchanged though some bum lower. city credit balances and shipment totals noted.
A list of produce prices and conditions including apples New Yorks Spitzenbergs cabbages onions sweet potatoes lettuce celery cauliflower grapefruit and other items with varying grades and package sizes noted. The column notes unit prices per ewt per sack or crate and quality descriptors such as best fair or mostly around given figures.
Chicago market reports show cattle receipts near 3,000 with beef steers firm and veal stockers strong as high prices hover around 9.00 to 9.25 for bulk vealers. Hogs open steady to higher but close lower than Thursday with tops near 7.10 for light types. Sheep and lambs see fat lamb demand strong to 25 cents higher, with consigned yearlings and ewes showing steady to firm prices. New York totals mirror firmer cattle and softer hogs with calves steady to higher and lambs steady to higher.
Baltimore market notes for December 2 include butter prices from 40 to 50 cents, creamery streams and blocks, and varied dairy lot values. Live poultry lists turkeys, chickens, geese, and ducks with weight-based quotes. eggs and corn futures show minor shifts. Wheat and track prices quoted for nearby futures with No 2 red and corn at specific per bushel rates.
Francis Wison, actor, is reported ill at St John’s hospital in St Louis after a cold worsened into bladder trouble. An operation may be necessary as Alexander Clarke fills Mr Wilson’s Erminie role in Cincinnati this week.
The Hyattsville High School athletic association has elected officers for the year with President Sam Cresthwaite and Vice President Elizabeth Shanklin. Secretary Dorothy Norton and Treasurer William Gasch complete the slate, with class representatives named from Senior William Holdy Junior Lucile Ervin Sophomore Mary McClay and Freshman Jefferson Dix.
Director General Davis announced government sale of 12 842 300 railroad equipment trust certificates bringing total disposals to 132 910 600. Blocks were sold to a New York Pittsburgh Chicago Cleveland syndicate and to Chicago banks, signaling growing Western demand and potential better mortgage markets for farms as money conditions improve.
New York commodity prices show butter steady with higher creamery receipts, eggs mixed with weak overall demand, cheese steady with varied milk runs, poultry alive and dressed steady to higher, raw sugar firm, lard barely steady, and coffee spot prices quiet. Notable items include creamery extras at 2 dollars, eggs around 69 to 61 cents, and poultry fowls 21 to 25 cents per pound while turkeys reach 40 to 50 cents.
A long roster lists officers and ratings with revocation or to duty actions across the U S Navy and naval training stations, detailing detachments to Pearl Harbor Norfolk Hampton Roads New York Philadelphia Newport and other posts. The document notes resignations revocations and new assignments effective December 31 1921 and 1923 for many lieutenants ensigns and petty officers along with medical and dental corps transfers.
Soldier John Schweda was held by Judge McMahon after pleading guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and intoxication. He was arrested at Second and Streets Southeast Thursday evening and police report a blackjack in his possession.
Yesterday the marriage license office issued four licenses while Dan Cupid was notably absent. A year earlier 45 licenses were issued. officials hope the upcoming week will bring better business as civil affairs return to normal after inclement weather.
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