Grain higher livestock off sharp advance in wheat market
Chicago market notes a brisk advance in wheat with March delivery up to peaks since November amid improved seaboard demand and a late rally. Corn and oats moved with grains, with corn weakening after gains and oats easing alongside. Provisions reflected overall downturns, while regional quotes from Chicago Omaha and Kansas City show mixed, fluctuating prices across No 1 hard, No 2, and white/yellow categories.
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Kansas
Kansas City
LIS Grain
Minneapolis
Minn
Northern
Cattle and Hogs Prices Slump at Chicago Market
Chicago cattle and hog futures show slow demand with cattle mostly 26 to 40 cents lower and hogs 35 to 40 cents under Saturday. Cattle receipts 29,000 with steer values around $8.00 to $10.50. hogs top near $10.00 with bulk around $9.25 to $9.75. sheep weaker with lambs and ewes easing. East St. Louis reports similar softness in cattle and hogs, with feeders and stockers steady to lower and lighter demand for fat lambs and ewes.
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Chicago
Sheen
ST. Louis
Missouri
Kansas City
Colorado
Omaha Livestock
Omaha
Neb
Gam
Weekly Food Index Shows Shifts in Commodity Prices
New York reports last week’s index for 31 staple foods at 3.42 per pound, down from 5.47 the prior week and 5.24 a week earlier. Of 80 quoted items, 15 rose, 20 fell, and 45 held steady, with notable increases in flour and coffee and declines in several metals and animal products. Inflation is tracked by week, with year over year changes indicated.
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New York
Bess
O. del
O. Hall
Tapioca
Peas Union
Rice
Prenes Phila
Pacific
SN. T. Spelter
Penn
Hemlock
Midwest Livestock Prices Across Cities
Kansas City market reports lighter for cattle with bids down 25 to 50 cents while hogs faltered 30 to 40 cents. cattle and sheep mix steady to lower. Omaha and Sioux City mirror softening tone on hogs and cattle with lambs and feeders showing mixed moves. St Joseph shows hogs down to 9.10 top, cattle steady to lower with calves firm.
Prices and stock shifts in early 1920s markets report
The article lists varied market data including butter, cheese, eggs, poultry, and fowls prices, with receipts and state figures. It notes steady to lower prices, stock movements in Kansas City and St Louis grain and livestock, and opening stock market activity with several blue-chip and commodity movements. It reads as a dense price ledger and market snapshot from early 1921, including metals, coal, and exchange rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanusae
Kansas City
Farmers Hold Large Quantities Of Root Crops In Market Review
Washington, Jan 10. Farmers retain substantial stock of onions, potatoes, and root crops as market review notes prices below production costs. Despite record crops, shipments lag, and farmers hesitate to take losses for slight price gains since holidays. Potato prices near season lows, cabbage gains $20 to $39 per ton. apple market described as very fair.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Cotton futures open steady with varied January to October prices
Cotton futures in New York opened steady with January at 16.90, March 15.85, May 15.60, July 15.70, October 15.83. accompanying notes show quiet trading and similar prices for early January to October contracts, including slight shifts in January 5 and March 16.20, May 16.16, July 16.33, October 18.40.
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New York
Oil shares attack resumes on stock exchange
In New York January 10 a further cut in post prices in eastern territory was reported by financial circles, fueling bear pressure on oil stocks. Mexican Petroleum opened at 154.34 then fell to 151, Pant American slipped to 72.44, and Atlantic Gulf dropped to 61. Steel common fell, rubber was firmer, and a partial recovery followed by midmorning led by Nervut Asphalt and International Px. Crucible Steel premium rose to 0.5 percent as trading continued, with Baldwin Locomotive at 92.5 and Crucible Steel rebounding to 97 as the market fluctuated through the hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Sears-Roebuck
Mexican Petroleum
Royal Dutch
Baldwin Locomotive
London
Shorts
Atlantic Guilt
Crucible
Republic
Vanadium
Bethlehem
Inspiration
American Smelting
American Sumatran Tobacco
American T. & TL
Anaconda Copper J Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Central Leather
Chesapeake Ohio
Marine
International Paper
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rep
Tron & Steel
Sinclair Oil & Refining
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway Studebaker Corporation
Texas Go
Union Pacific
United States Rubber
United States
Willys-Overland Chicaro
R. Z
Ulinots Central
Standard Oil Co
Walted Press
Atlsatic Gulf
Gener
Nerut Asphalt
International Px
Crucible Steel
Mtn
Crue ‘Dbly
Ly S. Steel
Crucible Pines
Sldder
Atlantic Gulf
Stallions Registered in Iowa for 1920 Report
Des Moines reports show 2,500 purebred and 500 grade stallions enrolled in 1920 under the state stallion registration division. Certificates went to 341 jacks, with decreases from 1919. About 23 percent of stallions and 6.56 percent of jacks offered for public service are purebred. The Agriculture Department urges registration for all stallions used publicly and notes permanent records and certificates for owners.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural Convention
M Moonth
Iowa
9 000 Ears Corn Shown At Rakel Ames
The largest corn show in Iowa history closes at Iowa State College with judges awarding state and district prizes. J. Hrondfil of Altoona wins sweepstakes and grand championships in 10 ear and bushel categories amid 1,0000 exhibitors and multiple district honors.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers’ Association
J. &. Hrondfil
Altooay
Reid
Proudfit
McCulloch
Lin
H. A. Thippold
Altoona
Harry Hilton
Malvern
EB. Prowdat
Altoons
EK A. Dippold
Esther Meints
Dixon
Northern Counties
Paul Biumer
Livermore
R. B. Brown
Inwood
A. B. Schenck
Algonu
G. Vi. Gitlin
Kingsted
Varton Robison
Irvington
Carrel Gienney
Tinlon
C. P. Bley
Cedar Falls
Algona
Brown
Bushel
Professisimnal
North Central
Frank A. Hansen
Alta
W. J. Irving
Blairsburg
H. J. Osterland
Faulkner
Oliver Anderson
Paton
HH. A. Dippeld
Marlon Coppoch
Ankeny
Osterland
South Central
James Earlywine
Mondamin
Proudfi
Rose Hill
Bertha
Bailey
Guymws
Albert Mateer
What Cheer
Mintle Bros
Glenwood
John Middlecoop
Rose Still
Keizer
Bushel Professionii
Dairy Cattle Show Committees Named for 1921 by Brown
Reorganization of the Dairy Cattle Congress board for 1921 names permanent committees. A. W. Brown, president, announces appointments across finance publicity buildings grounds concessions budget gate exhibits animal husbandry public safety and ex officio members include President Brown and secretary Estes. Work on the 1921 Dairy show to begin with growing attendance and nationwide interest.
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Dairy Cattle Congress
A. W. Brown
George W. Huntley
L. D. Miller
C. FP
Altstadt FE
Stewart
J.J. Afi
H. E. Will Forbes
C. Simmons
Altstadt
H. B. Lichty
L. D. Miler
L. AD. Miller
H. HE. Kiester
G. W. Huntley
D. Miller
W. R. Law
F. EB. Stewart
Miller
G. F. Altstadt
V. Simmons
W. RB. Law
Gate
J. J. Miler
H. EB. Kiester
Will Forbes
Will_ Forbes
H. DB. Elester
C. V. Simmons
C. F. Altstadt
F. F. Stewart
Brown
E. S. Estes
Family Birthday Dinner Marks Seventh Year in Freer
A New Year gathering at Mrs. Ohlendorf’s home celebrated her seventh birthday with about 35 attending, many relatives from nearby towns visiting, and a long list of friends joining in. The event followed a year of family changes and travel, with guests including former residents visiting from Alaska and Wisconsin, and a German church preacher Rev. Meicher moving to Oshkosh.
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Linden
Jan. S
Andrew Wibby
Robertson
J. W. Chapman
Diana Siree
Fieming
William Baumgartner
Nevada Street
Mansfield
Ignatrous
H. D. Ford
Noel- Me Mont
Perry Gaughtera
Grace M. FE
Ag Pean
We Andus Flint
Elaine Havens
Frederik A. Frederika
Cove
Dexter W. Johnstom
Garivaldi
Ore
Alaska
Luis Gillett Avi
Boewa Falls
Wis
Likum
Gillett
Mead White
Tee
Near Waverly
Susie Rourke
Kurt Rohde
Waskow
Rohde
Nellie Sullivan
Macleda Fuaraiger
Dorina
Veria Alcock
Waterloo High School
John Bick
Anoka
Buck
Joe
Fo R. Meicher
Here
Oshkosh
Cedar Falls Trains Routed Proposal Sparks City Debate
Cedar Falls business interests push to reroute Great Western trains via Cedar Falls to Cedar Falls Junction, detouring Waterloo. Promoters say Rock Island fee and rebuilding costs would be needed, while officials doubt company heads favor the plan amid economic conditions. Eight extra trains per day would result if approved, with major timetable changes expected.
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Cedar Falls
Jan
Efurt
Great Western Railway
Waterloo
Cedar Malls Junction
Urett Western
Rock Islind Mine
Cedar Falls Junction
G. W. Division Oficiata
Business Wien
Rock Island
Great Western
Ceder Falls
Farmers Challenge: Kansas urged to work with business
Wall Street Journal reports Kansas Secretary of Agriculture J C Moller issuing a farm group challenge to business to meet the farmers halfway. He notes a $3,000,000,000 price shrinkage since last summer but says farmers will recoup by returning to work, expanding output, and exchanging crops for goods, seeking fair values in trade.
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Wall Street Journal
Kansas
Jd. IC. Moller
Henry Ward Beecher
New York
Mobier
Lasking
Grant Highway to Be Graveled Across Hard County
Readable excerpts describe Grant highway improvements in Hard county linking Dubuque to Sioux City with gravelling and permanent work planned. Efforts aim to modernize Jefferson highway area and complete county-wide routes, projecting better interstate traffic and safer travel for the year.
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Grant
Hard County
Dubuque
Sioux City
Ackley
Jacresa
Plains of the
Highway Commission
Hardin County
Snowden Homestead Threatened by Fire in City Landmark
Snowd en Homestead at Washington and Second streets, owned by G O Lamson, narrowly escaped destruction as fire confined to attic and roof. Origin undetermined, discovered by tenant Mrs Arnold Vining. New roof may cost 2000 to 3000 dollars. tenants affected include Arnold Vining James Bird Shirley Allen and Mrs Harriet Otto. Built by William Snowden, once a leading druggist, the brick two story residence stands in a central yard and now serves as an apartment house.
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Snowden
Washington and
Second Streets
G. O. Lamson
Arnold Vining
William Snowden
Lamson
James Bird
Shirley Allen
Harriet Otto
U S Plans Withdrawal From Paris Ambassadors Council
Washington January 10 United States will withdraw from the Paris council of ambassadors meeting to consider the armistice and peace treaty questions. The five powers Britain France Italy Japan and the United States were represented in the council.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Council of Ambassadors
Paris
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Council
Woolen Company Announces 29 1 2 Percent Wage Cut
William M. Woods, president of the American Woolen company, issued a statement from Lawrence Massachusetts today announcing a wage reduction of 29 1 2 percent. The cut will affect about 54 000 textile workers and take effect January 17.
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United Press
R Lawrence
Mass
William M. Woods
American Woolen Company
Cincinnati woman seeks role as nation’s first female rabbi
Miss Martha Neumark of Cincinnati is the only woman in the United States studying to become a rabbi. She attends Hebrew Union College and the University of Cincinnati, aiming to lead a Jewish congregation and decide matters of ritual and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giry
Cincinnati
Martha
Neumark
United States
Miss Neumark
Hebrew Union Colege
University of Cincinnati
Black Hawk supervisors seek to keep auto tax fees in county banks
Black Hawk County board passed a resolution urging the state legislature to retain automobile tax fees within the county. The move aims to deposit about eight million of nine county coffers statewide in local time certificates, improvinginterest, with Black Hawk County potentially gaining about 150 thousand dollars. The action was sent to Des Moines by telephone to lawmakers and was drafted by A T Mukill and seconded by J F Bailey.
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Board of Supervisors
Black Hawk County
Des Moines
J. J. Rainbow
Arch Mc
A. T. Mukill
Waterloo
J. fl.Bailey
Cedar Falls
Tax Assessment Delayed by Pay Debate in Black Hawk County
Tax assessors in Black Hawk County face a delay as $3.50 daily pay sparks a walkout threat. Attorney General Ben J. Gibson ruled the board may set a definite working period, while later advice suggested higher pay for city deputies. The dispute marks an unprecedented delay in the county’s second Monday assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben J. Gibson
Board of Supervisors
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Gibson
A. G. Reid
Ait
Bean
Ibe
Washington Paul Pry and Huntress the First Woman Journalist
The article recounts Mrs. Ante Royall, widow of a Revolutionary officer, as the first female interviewer and journalist in Washington. She parlayed interviews into flattery or insults based on a politician’s subscription, earned notoriety as a political scourge, was indicted as a common scold, fined and jailed briefly, and died in 1854 after befriending presidents from Washington to Lincoln.
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Washington
D. C
Ante Royall
Notioe
Paul Pry
Huntress
Lincoln
White House
Census shows cotton ginnings at 14 million running bales
Washington January 10 the census bureau announced ginnings to January 1 total 14,553,232 running bales including round bales. The 1929 period shows 10 rounds plus 202,276 bales from 1920 crop and 109,336 from 1912 crop among varieties American Egyptian Sea Island and other crops with various year totals.
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Washington
D. C
Sea Island
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