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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1917

Page

9

Market Prices Shows Foreign sellers Hold Back

Chicago January 24 fresh declines in wheat mirrored lack of foreign buying and weak domestic crop reports from Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma. May and July futures opened lower then recovered with May at 1.84 and July around 1.53 as the market closed slightly down from yesterday. Corn fell early then recovered on export demand while oats talked of ship moves to the seaboard. Provisions rose on higher log prices and fears of Great Britain supply shortages.

Chicago Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Argentina Buffalo Seaboard

Cash Grain Quotations From Chicago and Minneapolis Markets

Commodity prices listed show cash grain quotes for corn, oats, and wheat in Chicago Duluth Kansas City and Minneapolis. Figures include No 2 and No 3 Red Yellow White mixed categories with prices around 1.00 to 2.39 per bushel and May July futures for wheat and flax. The data reflect June readings with specific spreads and contract months across multiple grain types.

Meage Chicago Duluth Kansas City Minneapolis

Rescue Workers Dan Batey to Speak in Waterloo

Leading mission workers from the Midwest will address Waterloo churches on Sunday. Rev Dan G Batey of Chicago and C M Stocking of Minneapolis will speak at Grace Methodist First Congregational Walnut Street Baptist and First Methodist on rescue work stories. The visit is under Biz Brother Mission auspices with further pulpits planned. Also grain dealers association aims to meet in Waterloo in 1918 as Charles Van Vleck and others confer in Sioux City. Carleton Sins will discuss border experiences at the Wesleyan Brotherhood luncheon at First Methodist tomorrow.

Middlewest Waterloo Dan G. Batey Dan Batey Chicago C. MM. Stocking City Minneapolis Minn Batey Grace Methodist First Congregational Stocking Walnut Street Baptist Mornerg First Methodist T. J. Fuller Biz Brother Farmers’ Grain Dealers’ Association Charles van Vleck Commercial Club Sioux City van Vieck Carleton Seal Wesleyan Brotherhood of First Methodist Church Carleton

Hogs and cattle market trends in Chicago stockyards

Jan 24 Chicago hogs 10 to 15 higher over yesterday as strong demand from beef outlook supported cattle values. Receipts: hogs 44,000 cattle 15,000 sheep 18,000. Estimated tomorrow hogs 40,000 sheep 14,000. Cattle opened 10c higher then weakened. top hog price 11.50. cattle top 11.30. sheep steady to higher with lambs up to 14.40.

Chicago

Kansas Livestock Market Report Summary

Kansas livestock receipts show cattle and hog markets opening higher. Prices: prime fed steers $10.85-$11.50, dressed beef steers $8.50-$10.75, Western cattle $7.50-$11.00, cows $6.25-$8.00, calves $7.00-$13.00, hogs $9.50-$10.50, sows $10.50-$11.35, lambs $13.75-$14.25, yearlings $11.75-$12.50, wethers $10.50, ewes $9.75-$10.35.

South Omaha Livestock Market Report Summary

South Omaha Neb reports cattle receipts 8,400 with strong opening. Native steers range from 38.00 to 11.50 per hundredweight. cows and heifers at 4.95 to 5.50. Western and Texas steers mixed 6.75 to 10.50 and 6.00 to 7.75. stockers and feeders 6.50 to 10.00. Hog receipts 16,500 with prices 10.75 to 11.10 for heavier types and 9.50 to 50.50 for pigs. bulk sales 10.90 to 11.15. Sheep receipts 12,300 with yearlings 10.76 to 12.80, wethers 9.50 to 10.50, ewes 13.35 to 14.25.

Union Cattil Texas South Omaher Neb Fan

Chicago New York Produce Markets Update

Chicago Froctuse reports mixed market data for June with butter steady for creameries, eggs down with varied price ranges, and potatoes showing receipts from Wisconsin Michigan and other states. New York prices for butter and eggs show firmness and weakness respectively, while poultry dressed remains firm with limited price quotes.

Chicago Wisconsin Michigan Colorado Idaho Washington York

Grain Letter signals bullish soy and corn outlooks

Grain Letter notes deferred wheat futures stronger than May amid pressure from an eastern speculative account. Cash conditions improve with evidence of buying by export interests. Corn gains on shorts and seaboard demand with 600000 bushels export sales. Oats rally on seaboard buying. Leather and footwear ads intermix with market tone.

Lamson Bros Chicano Ian Somc ARS North America Shorts Seaboard Texport

Deep Drifts Hold Up Train for Two Days

After two days of digging through deep snow drifts the first Illinois Central train from St Paul since Sunday reached Waterloo at 2 40 pm yesterday. Seventeen inches fell in Minnesota and northern towns says James Stout day ticket clerk. The snow was wet and heavy leading to drifts several feet deep and a late No 25 from the Twin Cities four and a half hours this morning.

Ilinois Central St. Paul Waterloo Minnesota James Stout Tse Mines Central Twin Cities

Erbes Makes $200,000 Claim Dismissed in Trial Progress

The trial in Judge Dunham's court centered on Erbes and a $200,000 counter claim tied to breach of contract for six racing motors. Jurors heard testimony from experts and reviewed 54 exhibits as the Wisconsin Motor Manufacturing Company pursued damages while Erbes admitted the plaintiff's claim.

N. R. Cunningham Claim Service Good Sullivan and Mailan John Black Hawk County Motor Company Erbes Pickett Swisher & Farwell Waterloo Arthur Mueller Milwaukee Wisconsin Motor Manufacturing Company Brbes Bob Burman The Wisconsin Peugeot Eerbes New York

Waterloo Markets Price List Share of Grain and Livestock

Market report from Waterloo dated January 24 lists prices for flour and grains, cattle and hogs, hay, produce, dairy, poultry, hides, and calves. Notable entries include good and fair butcher steers and cows, premium hog prices, and various prices for veal, fowl, and horse hides. Continuous figures reflect retail and wholesale ranges across commodities and livestock.

Raterson Wellington R. Creamery Utter Creamery Orange We

Poultry Show Seeks Permanent Home After Strong Attendance

Export demand raises corn quotations as Waterloo Poultry Association officials push for a permanent home following a successful Seashail show at 114 Fourth Street East. Crowds overflow, additional room used for Prof H A Bittenbender talks, judging underway with awards expected by noon tomorrow. Strong interest in poultry breeding noted as Cedar Rapids and Muscatine hosts run concurrent shows.

Waterloo Poultry Association Seash Hail Fourth Street East Severn H. A. Bittenbender Ames Professor Bittenbender

Moose Lodge Plans Hardtimes Party and Masquerade

Loyal Order of Moose will host a hardtimes party for members and families Thursday in Moose hall with a demand for hardtimes costumes and fines for noncompliance. A masquerade party Friday will award prizes for best, youngest, and oldest costumes. The L O M drill team travels to Independence tonight for initiatory work and a drill at the Independence lodge.

Loyal Order of Moose Moose Hall Moose Building Committee Independence Independence Lodge

W. J. Parks Accepts New Bank Position

W. J. Parks resigns as assistant cashier of Security Savings bank to join American Trust & Savings bank. He previously worked six years at Security Savings after serving as assistant cashier and head bookkeeper at a Frederika bank. C. A. Barber to temporarily replace him at Security Savings. Also notes two men arraigned for disturbing the public quiet. information filed by Oscar Palmer. Moulders' union reports contract with Headford Brothers & Hitchins Foundry Co for next year with 10 percent piece rate increase and 59 cents per day for day workers.

W. J. Parks Security Savings Bank American Trust & Savings Bank Mr. Parks Security Savings Frederika C. A. Barber Farmers’ Savings Bank Buffalo Center John Holbrook Adams Street Roy Atherton Newell Street Burr Brown Oscar Palmer Moulders’ Union Headford Brothers & Hitchins Foundry Co

Waterloo Jews donate 30 55 for war sufferers relief

Jacob Cohn reports a $30.55 contribution from Waterloo Jews for war sufferers. The funds will be forwarded this week to the national relief committee. Wang Miller Shoe Co offers ladies black kid street boots at $5.50 per pair.

Jacob Cohn Waterloo National Committee Wang & Miller Shoe Co

Wanted To Borrow and Real Estate Loan Advertisements

Real estate loan requests and listings: borrow $1000 to $1200 on residence, real estate loan on farm or city property with gilt edge security. multiple contact numbers. Also for sale items include a gentleman's bicycle in good condition and poultry Rhode Island Red cockerels. Rent ads for two steam heated rooms and a modern six room unit. Also horse and vehicle sale, and an exchange offer of $500 second mortgage for an automobile. Contact details and addresses in Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls area.

Squire Rhoda Island Alvin Hemstreet Cedar Falls Wellington West Fourth Street Exchange State Street Cedar Falla

Councilman Sporle Sworn Into Office

Councilman F A Sporle took the oath from Mayor W H Law this morning and will begin duties at a Monday evening Ely council meeting. He was elected to succeed F A Merrian in the Third ward and will head the ordinance committee while serving on guest and alley, public grounds and health, and water, sewer and gar committees.

F. A. Sporle W. H. Law Ely Sporle Auccrad F. A. Merrian Law Merriau

Journey of Yarrowdale Captured Ship Reported by German Prize Crew

Berlin reports details of the voyage of the British steamer Yarrowdale captured by German commerce raiders in the South Atlantic and brought to Swinemuende. Naval Lieut. Hadewicz describes discipline aboard and plans to sink the ship if mutiny arose, with sixteen German crew and several hundred prisoners aboard.

Berlin South Atlantic Hadewicz Overseas Badewicz North Atlantic North Sea Mike Tine Idevll Lieut Badewitz Yarrowdale Island Haven Badewitsz

Night Police Captain Is Under Suspension

Captain Howard W. Garri son was suspended for 15 days by Chief J. N. Caldwell for a rules violation. He will return February 1. Night Sergeant Charley Wetlanfer will lead during his absence. The department awaits changes after H. T. Wagner’s resignation, with no likely changes before February.

Wight Howard W. Garrison Police J. ND. Caldwell Charley Wetlanfer Caldwell H. T. Wagner

Commercial Club Elects Officers For Coming Year

The Commercial Club elected officers led by Lichty as president for the coming year and Nasheen as past president. Paul W. Smith is first vice president with Lore Alford as second vice president. A. W. Peek is treasurer and Charles Van Vienk re-elected secretary. The club, organized in 1884, has grown to about 400 members and aims for 1,000. Directors present numbered 13 of 16. Lichty heads a cement machinery company and Nasheen a loan firm. The group praised past leadership and noted continued city-building efforts.

Paul W. Smith Lore Alford A. YW. Peek Charles van Vienk Directora Elu Fia Waterloo Loan & Prust Company Lichty Waterloo Cement Machinery Corporaton Ifo Second Fichta Inga

Galleag Pleads Guilty in Disorderly House Case

Pollee raided Charley Callens who runs a disorderly establishment at 979 Fourth Street. He pled guilty to operating a disorderly house and was fined 100 dollars. Four men present were arrested and released on bonds. two gallons of whisky and several beers seized. This was the second raid in two months with three raids in January. The police court clerk collected 200 dollars from the proprietors.

Charley Callens Billy J.C. Beem Callens Polion Rats Calleng Nay

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Promotes Easy Digestion

An advertising copy promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and weak stomach. It claims the product supplies digestive juices to aid meal digestion and suggests taking one tablet after each meal and one before bed. A free trial coupon is offered.

Stuart Dhe F. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

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