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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
4
Chicago August 15. Peace talk and food control moves influenced corn with a temporary rise on distillery demand, then eased below initial levels. Wheat focus shifted to government policy as futures trade slowed with prices near 2.05 then 2.00. Oats weakened alongside corn while hogs drove up provisions and lard led gains.
Chicago market report notes brisk trading and smaller arrivals lifting hog prices to a record high of 18.00 per hundredweight for choice heavy hogs. Receipts 17 000 hogs, with next day expected 1 000 plus. meat 16.35 17.95, heavy 16.20 18.00. Cattle receipts 13 000. cattle values range 4.85 12.50 for cows and heifers and 7.15 12.65 for western steers. Sheep receipts 8 000. wethers 7.90 11.25, lambs 10.35 16.35.
City records show council session August 13 1917 with routine actions on lights alleys streets and sidewalk projects. Grain market notes from Kansas City St Louis Peoria and Minneapolis detail wheat corn oats rye and other commodities with prices and changes alongside sugar and stock market updates.
Kansas City Missouri August 15 cattle and hogs receipts and prices show hogs steady to higher with bids around 17 to 18 dollars for heavy and packers and buyers paying 17 to 18. Cattle receipts about 9,000 with prime fed steers near 15.50 to 14.50, dressed beef steers 11.00 to 13.25, cows 35.75 to 10.00, calves 9.00 to 12.50. Sheep receipts 38,000 with ranges for lambs 15.00 to 16.50, yearlings 10.00 to 12.00, wethers 9.00 to 11.00, ewes 5.50 to 10.00.
Omana news column shows receipts for cattle and sheep rising. Cattle receipts total 2900 with native steers 9.15 to 14.15, cows and heifers 8.50 to 9.50, western steers 8.50 to 12.50, calves 8.50 to 12.50, canners 5.00 to 6.90, stockers 6.50 to 10.45, bulls 5.75. Sheep receipts 5200 with yearlings 10.00 to 12.00, weathers 10.00 to 11.50, ewes 8.50 to 10.00, lambs 16.75 to 17.25. Mixed, heavy, and other fattening categories quoted broadly in range.
Receipts at St Louis stockyards show hogs up 35 to 40 cents with prices $17 to $18 for heavy hogs. cattle receipts about 5,000 with native steers 7.50 to 14.00, yearlings 8.50 to 14.00, cows 6.90 to 7.60, stockers 6.00 to 9.50, calves 6.00 to 13.00. Sheep receipts 3,600 with lambs 10.50 to 15.75, ewes 8.50 to 9.00, canners 1.50 to 6.50.
New York receipts rise with firmer milk products on August 15. Creamery butter and cheese show gains while dressed poultry holds firm. helper figures include creamery extras at 92 100, firsts near 40, and seconds around 19. Chicago reports unsettled potatoes and higher poultry prices, with regional beef and egg trade quieter. St Louis and Kansas City note unchanged butter eggs and poultry amid summer trading.
Chicago August 16. In response to a notice from Herbert Hoover, food administrator, that the government would purchase wheat at interior terminals beginning September 1, the directors of the board of trade voted to discontinue all futures trading in wheat after August 25, 1917. Hoover urged suspension to prevent price confusion and stabilize markets. traders agreed it was patriotic to comply and suspend quotations after the date.
Fr B Kellett traveling agent for Rock Island railroad reports favorable crop conditions across Iowa. Oats over 80 percent harvested in the northwest, corn progressing well in the past two weeks. Northeastern corn rapid growth but about ten days late. warm weather aiding tasseling. Western Iowa enjoys near ideal conditions. showers help corn still slightly behind normal. Garden truck and potatoes need rain.
City actions authorize crosswalk and street paving projects with bids from Monte-Siege Construction Company. Ordinances prepared to condemn private property for heating plants and power facilities were advanced, with roll-call votes on multiple resolutions and the third reading of the heating plant ordinance.
A chaotic police report describes Roy Robbins, exhausted after hours awake, driving into a trolley or bus damage while asleep. He paid a $3 fine in police court for the incident. Vern Jieck, 20, remains jailed after a confrontation with Officer Douglass, with possible charges of prostitution or maiming an officer.
Havana August 14 Delayed Three Cuban officers who took part in the revolt in Orlanto province have been condemned by a federal court martial. Commander Jozo Selles was sentenced to 20 years and dishonorable discharge. Captain Wu vonia Castillo and Lieut. Lubastido received life imprisonment. The revolt in Oriento was led by Nigoberto Fernandez who escaped to Llalt.
A large German submarine was towed to Zeebrugge by two torpedo boats after being rammed in the North Sea. Three crew members are reported missing or dead. The incident was reported from Amsterdam via Exchange Telegraph.
Rome August 15 The Corriere dItalia reports the Vatican seeks a role in the arbitration court to prevent future conflicts. The pontifical authority would be represented as a guarantor ensuring disinterested protection of peoples interests.
New York August 15. Police instructed to crack down on seditious street speeches and arrests. Go-Hawks relay news of a scouting party returning with 1,385 lives and 6,383 pennies to the war chest. Cinderella and court roles entertain as Wendell Webb contributes fifty ponies. total raised to date 6,383 pennies. Advertisement for Wayne & Miller Shoe Store.
Twenty additional members of the American ambulance serving with the French army, forming section 26, have successfully completed their re examinations for officers of ambulance sections and will depart with new sections. They completed a five week training after extensive driving experience as fifty eight new American ambulances arrived.
Chicago marked the 105th anniversary of the Fort Dearborn massacre with bluejackets encamped in Grant Park. They marched to the fort site on the lake front for appropriate services in commemoration.
Paris August 16 Deputy Thierry s Cazes urged Maurice Vinlette to raise the daily food allotment to 700 grams from 300 grams. With ten extra 200 gram portions already set, total ration would reach 900 grams. He argued peasants mainly live outdoors and rely on soup and bread, and they should be allowed bread and grain they themselves raise.
Copenhagen dispatch reports the Norwegian foreign office says the steamer Falkland was sunk in the North Sea with ten fatalities. The Capella was also sunk but the crew were saved.
Scores of Waterloo people praise Tanlac as a wonder medicine from Schrneman drug store. Patrons including M A Rynearson, A L Hewett, and C Miller report relief from stomach trouble catarrhal issues and insomnia. Local barbers and tailors endorse Tanlac based on personal improvement and customer satisfaction. Tanlac is sold at Schreneman's drug store and in many towns.
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