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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1918
Page
5
Corn fell amid an embargo slowing western shipments and lifting eastbound loading constraints. Prices opened lower with May and March contracts slipping, then rallied slightly as industries bought, with oats dragged by embargo and weather. Provisions rose on higher hog quotes, led by lard gains.
Market page notes Chicago prices for pork lard and related grain items with May contracts in narrow ranges. Data shows mixed highs and lows with futures quotes for pork and lard and near term movements in grain provisions.
Waterloo ex listitents roster notes patriotism push and enlistment drive by adjutant general W T Bates. Grain market roundup lists Chicago Kansas City and St Louis prices for corn oats rye and milo with mixed results and small fluctuations. Local ads promote furnished apartments and small goods for sale.
Market report notes light arrivals and steady demand for stockers and cattle, with hog receipts around 930,000 at Chewgu and 11,500 at St Louis. Prices shown for native steers, cows, calves, and lambs across St Louis and Kansas City include notable highs and firming trends, while sheep and hogs display mixed strength amid limited shipments.
Sioux City Ia March 20 hogs 15000 higher light 16.90-11.00 heavy 16.65-16.85 pigs 14.00-16.00 bulk 14.75-17.00 cattle receipts 3000 steady steers 10.00-13.50 cows and heifers 8.00-11.00 calves 5.09-12.00 sheep receipts 500 steady.
Omaha and St Joseph market notes show hogs and cattle receipts mixed with higher bids in Omaha and St Joseph with hogs up to 17.36 in St Joseph and cattle stable to higher ranges. New York cotton futures opened steady and closed steady with March at about 32 and May near 32.49. Cemented metal and London market shifts noted with spot metals quoted. overall commodity tone mixed across livestock, cotton, and metals markets.
March receipts in New York show higher prices for creamery products with several lines indicating firsts seconds and extras. Butter receipts in St Louis and Chicago reflect stable or unchanged pricing, while Kansas City shows mixed movement.
Mercantile Paper notes 6 percent bar aliver, various exchange values, and market quotations. London silver prices and Waterloo markets list patent prices, grains, cattle and hogs, poultry, dairy products, and hides. The item compiles prices for commodities, livestock, and farm goods with regional totals and notes on wholesale values.
The article extols accurate diagnosis as essential to treating chronic illnesses and credits Dr Myers with advanced methods, including intravenous solutions, serums, bacterines and vaccines. It notes patient effort, cautions against fake treatment, and lists his office at 71214 Sycamore St with hours and visit rules for married and accompanied patients.
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