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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
4
Classified ad rates note one cent per word with a 25 cent minimum. Ads list wanted and for sale items, including lines in all caps and short notices, as seen on the page.
Classifieds show a flood of Want ads for jobs housing and goods plus real estate listings in Waterloo Iowa area. Individuals seek rentals purchases and trades from furniture to farms with prices dates and contact hints intermingled with notices of thanking mourners.
Omaha and East St. Louis auction notes show hogs steady to strong with prices for selected cuts around 14.50 to 16.50, cattle firm with beef steers and heifers varying by weight and quality, vealers and feeders listed with multiple price points. Oklahoma and Kansas City markets report similar trends with top hogs around 14.40 to 14.90 and cattle receipts in the thousands, reflecting steady demand across major regions.
Receipts reach about 2,500 with hog prices higher for light andbulk sales. Beef cows and fat cows show mixed values with feeders and stockers trading around strong to steady levels. Veal and other offerings contribute to a varied market snapshot in the March 3 report.
Market notes from New York and Chicago report unsettled receipts and varied prices for dairy and poultry. Butter and creamery products show slight movements while eggs, cheese, and packed stock hold near steady levels amid mixed active trade.
New York March 3 fractional changes predominated at the uncertain opening of the stock market. Oils were firm while oils, steels and motors lent steadiness. rails showed little activity. Prominent steels were rarely steady and equipment declined. The text notes wage arbitration and high loan rates amid light trading and firm foreign exchange.
Waterloo notes wholesale and retail prices for produce meats and butter. Listings include oats corn hay lard potatoes cattle hogs hides and metals with copper antimony zinc and coffee market notes from New York and London silver.
Gustave Ador former Swiss president told the Geneva Red Cross congress that relations with the new league of Red Cross societies are cordial and promised full cooperation. Maj. Gen. Sir Henderson reported that American and Italian delegates independently prepared relief plans for Russia, with 27 states represented at the session.
A 225 worker strike erupts in Jefferson City after Bessie Roeder tears up her union card and declares she can work without it. When company head Charles Tweedle refuses to discharge her, all women in the department walk out.
Springfield march 3 What is said to be the highest price ever paid in Missouri for a Duroc gilt was recorded at West Plains Monday when Wonders Maiden Viz raised on the J. T. ranch near West Plains was sold to F. M. Holtsinger of Moberly for 1600 dollars. More than 1000 stock breeders from all parts of the state attended the sale.
An attempt was made near noon today to kill Stephen Friedrich former premier and war minister. Several shots were fired at his motor car but he was not injured and no further details were given.
Modern Homes lists multiple houses for sale with 5 rooms and bath, pine finish, cistern, well, and new barn. Prices range from 3 800 to 6 500 with easy terms and a cash option. homes near Union Station, Home Park Boulevard, and high school, all on paved streets with large shade trees. Prices valid until April 1 with possession in about 30 days.
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