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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1920
Page
13
Overnight market declines hit wheat with early quotes at 54c and December futures around 2.32 before sliding. Corn followed a similar pattern as liquidation spread, though some shorts and brokers supported a late rally.
East St. Louis reports hay and cattle receipts around 4,000 with steady steers and lower cattle futures. Oats futures fall about 13 cents with September and December contracts down, while hogs and lambs show weaker demand and lower prices for the week.
Receipts near 2,000 cattle plus 7,286 hogs and 4,000 sheep. Cattle mostly steady to higher with best steers and yearlings strong. hogs higher for most classes with top values around 16.25 to 16.30. veal calves and undesirable lots weaker. sheep firm with fat lambs steady to slightly lower and ewes higher.
Across New York and Chicago on August 7 buyers saw mixed but mostly steady dairy prices with receipts of 17 025 cases for fresh gathered eggs and 1 890 boxes of state milk in cheese markets. Poultry remained largely unchanged with live prices steady on most items, and London silver closed at 33 1/2 pence per ounce.
Chicago and Omaha price listings show wheat varieties with mixed futures, oats, barley, and seeds. Market summaries from New York and Omaha include currency exchange, clearing house statements, freight costs, livestock quotes from St Joseph and Waterloo, and stock market observations with notable declines in oils and industrials.
The Trinidad asphalt lake near Port of Spain is a volcanic crater filled with pliable pitch that moves, sinks donkeys’ hooves, and reforms holes within days. Petroleum origin explains the liquid to solid transition, with centuries of slow settling shaping the landscape. Thousands of tons are shipped annually for paving, roofing, and waterproofing.
The article discusses hay fever's history from early Greek times to its modern understanding. It cites Hawthrone Daniel in the World's Work noting pollen as the cause described in 1833 and describes the development of injection treatments that train the immune system to tolerate the allergen.
Receipts: hogs 4,000 with steady to higher prices. Hogs light at 14.75 to 15.85, mixed 14.25 to 14.00, bulk around 14.00 to 15.50. Cattle receipts 400 with steady demand. Best steers 12.00 to 14.00, good fed 14.00 to 1.00, fat cows 8.00 to 12.50, vealers 7.00 to 13.50. No sheep reported.
Omaha cattle and hog quotes show higher receipts and steady to firm demand. Slaughter cattle and veal prices held. hogs sold at improved top end while lighter grades eased. speculative feeder cattle trading mixed amid limited week‑to‑week changes.
Kansas City market summary shows cattle receipts about 700 with steady to 6c lower on steers and softer feeder stock. Hog receipts 50 with tops around 15.90 and 14.75–16.50 on various weights. Sheep receipts 400 with natives weak to 50c lower. breeding ewes up 25–50c. fats mostly steady.
The weekly grain market faces extreme swings as war fears drive futures. Wheat corn and oats rise on war prospects while pork and ribs drift lower and lard gains modestly. speculation widens with panic and recoveries amid currency instability and drought watches.
Bank clearings report for the week ending Aug 7 1924 by Black Hawk County Abstract Co shows figures for Waterloo Clearing House association and weekly totals. Mortgage and chattel mortgage data are listed with corresponding week and year comparisons and totals.
Daniel Cruke of Chicago, who arrived after the Communist party trial, was stricken with paralysis at his brother in law Leo Mel Andrews home and is in serious but improving condition. A prowler entering Mrs. D. W. McLane's home near 3 am was startled by its occupant who fled. no description or recoverable items. Also notes Vinton Tire Shop moves to new vulcanizing quarters and a farmers group picnic is set for Riverside Park with Ralph Pickell speaking on Marketing of Farm Products. George A. Hutcard, once a local resident, visits with George A. Van Duyn of Waterloo.
A long, dense list of property transfers and lot updates across Waterloo and surrounding additions. Mentions blocks, lots, and subdivisions in Forest Park, Waterlo o, Cedar River Park, and Rainbow’s Cedar River areas with prices noted and various purchasers and grantors.
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