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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1919
Page
15
Chicago reports a mixed session as corn prices steadied then rose on renewed buying. Rye and barley gains spurred covering by shorts while oats followed corn's trend. May and July futures moved, with overall volume reflecting late strength. Hog provisions lacked momentum despite corn strength.
U S Bureau market report shows hogs steady to 10 cents higher with most sales 1860 19.85, sows 17.26 to 19.10, cattle receipts 1000 with beef steers 60 cents down, stockers 26 to 28 cents lower, calves 1.00 to 1.25 lower, sheep receipts 2000 with wool and yearlings 50 to 76 cents higher, fat ewes 0 to 50 cents higher, market tone mixed but generally weaker than week ago.
Stouts Missouri March 22 reports hog receipts 5,200 and higher values with various classes including light, packers, and bulk ranges. cattle receipts 806 with prime fed and dress beef steers noted. sheep receipts 620 with steady to firm quotes. regional markets in Kansas City and Omaha show higher hogs and mixed cattle trends with steady sheep.
Market roundup reports butter higher in New York with receipts of 7 450 tuba creamery and mixed grades, and cheese at 2 956 boxes with state whole milk currett and specials. Chicago records butter higher and poultry steady, with potatoes and eggs listed. Kansas City notes eggs firm and potatoes up, while St. Louis lists poultry unchanged with hen prices noted.
Weekly Grain and Provision Review notes corn gains near 5 to 6 cents as Europe seeks foodstuffs and ships in exchange for goods. Oats and provisions rise. demand from Argentina and rye and barley shortages affect prices. Local notices report community deaths, moves, and personal updates, including marriages, travel, and medical advances in Paris and Hudson.
Waverly March 22 The Waverly club selects Dr C B Groening as president Frank Woe secretary Pape treasurer directors include Frank Westphal Julius Bredow and H Arnold Music committee Henry Stick and H H Pane Sick committee H H Pane Librarian The group also approves another entertainment and lecture season for 1919 20 plus local stock and market reports and obituaries noting Mrs G W Rudduck and Mrs A LPS Thomann deaths.
Linden residents report Clayton Strickler moved last Saturday to 211 Lafayette Street. James Robertson visits sister Mrs. J. W. Chapman at 629 Illinois Mann Street. Will Farmer sidelined by illness on Hemat dnrcher Avenue. Mrs. R. J. Mason sold 150 Dearborn Avenue to Henry Nemylr. Linden Social Club gathered at Mrs. Gould’s 321 Butterville. gifts received. Vern W. Uter and Pierce Marble return from Cornell for a 10 day visit. Arthur Blank and Donald Payne due Friday for 10 days. Mrs. George Gould injured on cellar stairs. recovering at home. T. N. B. met at Mrs. M. M. Mulroy’s 541 Nevada Street. Mrs. Court attended Cedar Falls. Mrs. G. K. Smith and daughter visiting son/brother at 127 Cottage Grove Avenue. Linden M. E. church youths organized Standard Bearer Society, ages 14 to 18, at the personage last Tuesday evening. House dress party at Rev J. C. Olson’s Thursday well attended. winner Mrs. Lempper. Refreshments served by Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Hoffman, and Mrs. Olson.
Aplington records a church Ladies Aid gathering with neighbors noted among the crowd. The notice also mentions obituaries, funeral arrangements, and local business updates including a barber shop purchase and a new furniture store project.
New York March 22 The clearing house banks and trust companies hold reserve in excess of legal requirements totaling 43 666 540 this week. The figure marks an increase from the prior week by 26 116 970. Liberty bond prices closing today show 3s at 99 10 4s at 94 30 and second 66. First 24 8 and 24 34 for another series. fourth 4s at 96 047. Money market in New York shows mercantile paper around 6 percent with sterling at 4 93. Mexican dollars quoted at 1745, government bonds easy. London money market also noted.
Upwards of 1800 dollars paid by Asdar Valley association for purebred Poland China and Duroc Jersey boars to be donated to a township. The goal is one gift boar per quarter section in two years. Buying committee members Hewstreet Strayer Magee note recent purchases. Winners for 13 townships announced. 110 boys participated in contests, with names and ages listed for each township. Contessa, Payner Barclay, Fox and Spring Greek notices follow with upcoming meetings at various homes and locations.
Winnipeg reports returned army officers and government officials are dissatisfied with Canada's aviation progress. Ambitious plans were outlined months ago, but little action taken. Australia and New Zealand are gaining ground, with calls for major parliamentary funding for aircraft work. Proposals include transcontinental mail and express routes, north patrol lanes, and commercial air lanes. Canada is urged to lead among colonies in aviation reconstruction.
Two land army and forestry girls arriving from Northamptonshire find London strike chaos. They share tough wartime labor, desire steady civilian work, and plan to visit a hotel and help in London dining rooms if needed. They and others imagine returning to civil life without old routines.
In Springfield on March 15 a class of 34 French girls in a high school commerce program study American business methods with earnest effort. Observers note their focus on typing and arithmetic, plus a lively enthusiasm for basketball and slang as part of their adaptation.
A chaotic tale from Dalla describes George Hanson forging a wife's name on a $5 check, paying license and fare, then marrying a candy-store cashier. His mother condemns the match, while the town buzzes over the unlikely union and possible charges. A separate note reports a cub bear entering Moose Lake causing alarms, later guided back to its woods with bears protected by law.
Fragmented Want Ads list items for sale and services including sewing, typewriter, furniture, and housekeeping help. Partial lines mention addresses and phone numbers, with misspellings and unclear items, reflecting a late compilation of classified requests and offerings.
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