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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
11
Chicago reports a sharp rise in corn and grain futures with July at 1.7915 and September near 1.70. Prices firm on improved exports and cautious selling. Provisions remain dull but steady as futures close higher amid mixed demand and weak harvesting signals.
New York shows widespread advances as short contracts on prospective gold imports boost prices. Industrials lead with gains in chemicals oils and motors while rails soften. Notable strength in Chicago Pneumatic and several major issues including Crucible Steel and American Tin companies. Liberty bonds end higher with mixed to firm closes.
The Nauman Colts of the city league will battle the Denver team on the latter's field Sunday. Both teams are known for tight play and a hard fast contest is expected. Stallman pitches for Waterloo. Neville catches.
Chicago June 13 corn prices rise amid strong fat steer demand and widening receipts. Provisions and hogs show gains while oats and beet markets vary. outlook suggests continued higher corn values as supplies and harvest timing influence prices.
A garbled list shows property transfers and lot descriptions around Waterloo Cedar Falls and Cedar River areas, naming owners such as Mary Daley, Catherine Mertle V. Dix, Anton Frits, and Mre. Sarah A Nichols with lots, blocks, and additions. A brief labor report notes a strike of factory workers in Co. Olapam Mexico being broken with women returning to work.
Chicago and Kansas City market notes show cattle receipts around 215000 in Chicago week, hogs 9000 on Friday with prices steady to higher. Quality fairs and better grades lead for hogs while cattle and calves post mixed to lower supporting tone. Kansas City reports 2400 cattle receipts, steady to 1.50 lower, hogs 1200 receipts with bulk at 14.50 to 15.00, sheep and lambs 1.00 to 2.50 lower.
Readable lines show wheat and oats progress amid unclear terms. Mentions "Corm," "veasan'y," and "Arnmess fru israin" hint at weather or season effects on yield expectations and profit outlook. Data appears garbled but indicates crop conditions and market reactions in agricultural reporting.
Waterloo Clearing House report shows bank clearings for the week ending June 9 1920 in Black Hawk County. Figures include weekly totals and year over year comparisons with prior weeks and dates noted for June 18 and June 30.
Receipts 1500 cattle steady to 50c lower with good to choice steers and yearlings holding. Hogs 4000 higher with bulk light weights 15.30 to 15.90 and heavies 16.00 to 15.60. Sheep and lambs 160 holdovers weak. best lambs 19.72 to 20.00, culls down 3.00, sheep 1.00 lower.
Market report from St Joseph Missouri dated June 19 shows receipts of about 2,000 head with higher bulk bids around 14.15 for cattle. Feeder and steer figures include receipts near 1,200 with steady bids from 9.50 to 15.50. cows and heifers around 6.50 to 8.00, calves near 6.00 to 7.00.
Joe Wood of the Cleveland Indians announces he will never return to the mound. He will continue in the outfield where he has shown improvement under Tris Speaker, acknowledging his arm can no longer handle pitching. Wood notes his bat remains strong and he plans to focus on hitting and fielding.
William Jennings Bryan, famed as maker of presidents, is poised to again lead the Democratic national convention in San Francisco on June 28. Once nominated three times and defeated three times, the Commoner’s enduring influence in American politics is noted as he enters this pivotal event. Born March 1, 1860 in Salem, Marion County, he rose from public schools to Whip We Academy and Illinois College, then Union College Chicago for law.
New York June 13 report shows varied produce prices and receipts including butter creamers at 6c, eggs firsts around 27 28c, and storage packed cases. Chicago listings note alive poultry lower, with fowls around 5 per unit and beef or other stock details.
Billy Brady, former manager of Corbett and Jeffries, reflects on Jim Jeffries as temperamental in the ring and recalls his post boxing career. He cites past show business ventures, a Naughty with Jeffries during a Davy Crockett role, and his exit from the fight game while planning future fan involvement.
Alexander, a rugged heavyweight with scars and gold teeth from Texas battles, trains for a trip through the south to face top Southern challengers. His past wins over Texas opponents boosted his reputation as a rising contender despite limited preparation.
The Express wage dispute between drivers and carriers nears a settlement as demands from an estimated 100,000 employees for higher wages and new arbitration powers are reportedly addressed. A decision is expected within days, with no charges currently filed or pending at the Chicago freight offices.
The fragment hints at a race in the south with Alexander and Matte noted but lacks clear outcomes or event details. No definitive names beyond these are confirmed, making a precise card difficult without additional context.
The Department of Justice warns that dealer manufacturer price fixing is unlawful as part of a living-cost reduction campaign. A special committee of Anglo American golfers discusses standardizing balls and stymies rules and recommends penalties, ball weight limits, and sizes to align with U S and Royal clubs standards.
A jumble of ad text lists various sales and real estate offerings. Items include home furnishings, furniture, and household goods for sale, plus numerous real estate listings and rental notices. The dense page mentions hotels stock sale and multiple properties with prices and locations.
Eastern South Dakota farms near Aberdeen, with rolling black loam soil and good water, are offered at $75 to $150 per acre on favorable terms. Listings include 160 to 1180 acre holdings with detailed farm improvements, cultivation, pasture, and fenced acres. Terms feature staged payments and balanced credit, plus round trip rail fare to Aberdeen.
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