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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
4
The notice states that the memorandum must reach the office by a specific time or the advertisement cannot be stopped until the following day. It emphasizes deadlines and the consequence of delay for discontinuation.
A report to Director General McAdoo from Regional Director Aishton details economies in the Northwestern operating district reducing passenger service and eliminating duplicate freight movements. The measure saves about 25 million dollars yearly with over 20 million from passenger economies and broader savings across six districts. Chicago Mayor Thompson sues Evening Post publisher Shaffer and Ogle County paper owner Robinson for 100000 damages over an article challenging loyalty.
New York Aug 16 Catholics in the army and navy are freed from abstaining from flesh on Fridays with the exception of Good Friday. The change was announced by Patrick J. Hayes as head of the Catholic chaplains to prevent misunderstanding.
Cedar Falls Methodist church officials have unanimously resolutions asking the Iowa conference to return Rev. J. W. Holland as pastor. Holland has led the lava church for five years and the local congregation is considered one of the strongest in the conference.
The article reports rapid rail infrastructure progress in 100 days with two bridges and a tunnel to improve northern communications. It also covers German war losses totaling 6,000,000 through July 1918, with 1,400,060 killed before the March offensive and 120,000 killed between March 27 and June 17.
A record notes accountability for failures in the Mai Maison battle last fall and the Marne retreat this spring, highlighting chief responsibility and the challenges faced by command.
Notice of appeal by the Modern Brotherhood of America grand lodge in a case against local policy holders seeks to stop enforcing increased rates for old members. District court ruling by Judge Cummings upheld a temporary injunction granted last June. The broad action affects thousands of policy holders citywide and stalls reserve deficiency assessments while the case moves toward higher courts.
About 58 auctioneers attend the state convention in session at the Hotel Ellis. H. A. Dunlap of Williamsburg chairs the assembly as the president is in military service. The program is impromptu with discussions among delegates from New Hampton La Porte City Jesup Brandon and Waverly. A. W. Foster of Downers Grove is a guest. The meeting ends with a banquet and earlier theatre party.
Chicago August 16 Bullish mood driven by crop reports but limited demand and small orders kept corn prices choppy. September futures opened higher then eased, with near term fall from yesterday’s finish as rains prompted selling. Oats rose alongside corn while provisions weakened, pressured by the lard inventory report.
Chicago market report lists cash quotations for corn, wheat, oats, and other grains with prices for No 2 yellow and white varieties, No 1 northern wheat, and futures for August. Minnesota and St Louis grain receipts noted. sugar and metal prices also provided.
Chicago reports hogs firm with gains over yesterday as receipts move to 4 960 cattle. Beef cattle mostly steady with calves and veal showing mixed but steady to firm prices. Sheep receipts near 14 900 with lambs generally steady and prices uneven.
Auction figures show hogs mostly steady to higher with heavy weights at 17.95 to 18.40, mixed 18.05 to 18.20, lights 15 to 19, pigs around 15 to 18, bulk near 18.05. Cattle steady with cows at around 210, yearlings about 12 to 14, lambs 17.50 to 15.00, ewes and other categories listed with varied quotations.
Hog receipts 2500 and higher hogs at about 19.00 for bulk lots. Cattle receipts 1800 with steer prices around 9.40 to 18.00 for cows and heifers, calves at 6.00. Sheep receipts 120 with lambs around 12.00 to 15.00 and ewes near 13.90, steady trends noted.
Receipts total about 3,000 with live cattle and hog categories showing higher or steady prices. Hogs quoted bulk $18.25–$19.09, butchers $18.25–$15.95, calves $6.00–$13.50. Cattle receipts 800 with steers $17.00–$18.25, cows $6.25–$12.00, heifers $7.50–$13.00. Sheep receipts 2,060 steady with lambs $16.00–$18.25, yearlings $11.00–$15.50, wethers $10.60–$14.75, ewes $9.00–$14.08.
HOGS receipts steady bids mix from 19.19 to 15.35 for heavy and light classes. CATTLE receipts 2,802 with steers 13.50 to 18.25, cows 12.50 to 15.25. SHEEP receipts reported steady around 11.90 to 17.00 with broad offerings.
Sioux City livestock market briefs show receipts around 5 000 head with varied weights and prices. Mixed sales around 18.25 to 18.50 for light to heavy cattle and cows and heifers around 9.00 to 14.50. Prime prices for steers and heifers noted with regional market context and limited breed specifics.
Chicago August 16 reports show butter from creamery at 40 44 cents, eggs at 37 cents for firsts, 7 7 15 cases, poultry prices firm with chickens and turkeys listed. Receipts include 15 569 cases fresh gathered and 41942 cheese shape boxes. Markets in St Louis and Kansas City noted with unchanged butter eggs and poultry statewide.
New York trading opened with Liberty tax-exempt 3135s at a fresh year peak of 190.10. Leading issues including specialties and shippings stayed firm to strong, while other sectors showed mixed or uncertain moves amid general market strength.
In New York, Liberty bonds reached new year highs with 244s at a record $100.24 after steady openings and firm closings. Cotton futures showed mixed moves with October and December contracts quoted around $30.45 and $30.57 at close amid overall market steadiness. London money markets reported a 3 percent rate, while the U S Federal Reserve Board moved to curb trade acceptance discounts to prevent pre maturity payments.
Miss Mary Norman, a registered nurse from this city, has received her appointment card and badge enlisting her as a member of the Red Cross nursing service.
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