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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1911
Page
7
Massive world shipments from Russia and the Danube stunned wheat markets in Chicago. Weather across the northwest delayed threshing while Argentine prospects tempered bullish bets. December wheat fell to around 1.02 and fluctuated with losses to 1.01 5-8. Cattle and hog markets in St Louis and Chicago showed mixed, with cattle lower and hogs steady to lower amid thin demand.
The sudden winter hint reduced market wagons to few. Produce listed includes potatoes apples onions squash pumpkins and similar items while meat butter and eggs saw brisk sales. Prices feature bees up a cent a dozen and varied quotes for butternuts squash grapes onions cabbage celery and other staples.
An Italian art film of Dante's Inferno, presented with moving pictures, music, and a lecturer to explain the Divine Comedy. showings at Crystal Theatre on Thursday Friday and Saturday, October 26 27 and 28.
Kansas City Mo Oct 23 Dr B C Hyde stands trial for the second time on murder by poison of Col Thomas H Swope. The first jury verdict guilty with life imprisonment was reversed and remanded by the Missouri supreme court April 11. Attorneys push for swift trial and expect a three week proceeding.
Champ Clark speaker of the house of representatives says he will quit the platform when his present contract expires. He spoke in Starkville and Columbus during a train tour noting that constant travel brings fatigue and hardship he is not willing to endure.
F. W. Gregory, city sealer and weigher, tested bottles used by several dealers. All dealers have stopped using bottles found short in measure. Few such bottles were found and older purchases caused the issue. Bottles bought recently were all standard.
In a early 20th century domestic tale, Dolly Tuttle, urged by her parents to marry Charlie Simmons, secretly marries him after a tense dinner and watchful weeks. She flees with Charlie, leaving a note to her worried parents, who later urge forgiveness.
The Illinois Central special industrial train showcasing southern resources arrives in Waterloo this afternoon and will be open to the public all evening. The car will be on the siding near the depot and welcomes teachers, school children, and press representatives. Industrial Commissioner Clair leads the exhibit.
Du buque travelers Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Reed and Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Blocklinger are on an automobile tour to Fort Dodge today. LeRoy Peterson, brought from Cedar Rapids for wife desertion, was arraigned and released on a 3200 bond. LeRoy Uiterback, held for 1500 bank theft, remains ill with scarlet fever awaiting jail transfer. Mrs. R. M. Knox, from Rochester after an operation, is recovering. W. R. Jameson reports threshing to finish in three weeks and crops improving despite heavy rains.
The YWCA hospitality contest kicks off today with five teams invited to visit association rooms. The event runs two weeks and features a lively, out of the ordinary competition as participants work to attract visitors.
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