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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1918
Page
11
Chicago weather and market notes show corn prices slipping to new lows with October and November futures down while government and export demand support limits. Reports include No 2 yellow prices, oats values, and clearing house bank reserves amid a broad market downturn and late session losses.
Market summary from Chicago reports hogs 10 to 15 cents lower and natives up 25 cents for week. Receipts about 6,000 hogs and 4,000 cattle with mixed changes across classes. Slaughter hogs ranged 19.85 to 26.40, natives 12 to 19 dollars, calves up slightly, sheep firm to higher on fat lambs and feeders. Omaha data shows lighter volumes and slight shifts, natives 12 to 19 dollars, cows 7.50 to 12 dollars, lambs 16.60 to 17.60.
New York and Kansas cites report fluctuating cash grain prices with No 1 hard at $2 and No 2 at $1.69, while receipts rise. Minneapolis and Peoria markets show wheat and corn shifts with mixed No 2 at $1.50 and white varieties around $0.73. Livestock prices edge, with hogs and cattle steady to higher, and butter and mercantile rates listed in parallel market notes.
The Chicago market notes a volatile week with grain shipment obstacles and mixed sentiment. Despite rallies in some sectors, grain and meat futures show weakness while Liberty Bond demand and railway stock movements reflect broader financial jitters.
St Joseph Missouri September 21 hogs receipts 2500 steady top 20.20 bulk 15.00 to 20.00 cattle receipts 4000 steady prices steers 9.00 to 18.25 cows and heifers 35.75 to 17.00 calves 6.00 to 13.50 sheep receipts 100 steady lambs 11.00 to 17.50 ewes 7.00 to 10.75
Kansas City Missouri September 22 hog prices steady to 20.30 with heavy at 20.30 and sows around 18.75 to 19.50. cattle steady with steer ranges 18.00 to 25.00 and cows 6.00 to 12.25. calves 6.50 to 9.00. sheep lambs 15.50 to 17.70, yearlings 10.50 to 13.00, ewes 8.00 to 21.00. Sioux City Iowa September 21 hog receipts up. light hogs 19.50 to 19.75, heavy 18.90 to 19.50. cattle receipts 500 with steers 9.00 to 15.00. cows and heifers 6.50 to 10.50. sheep 3,000 receipts steady with lambs 16.00 to 16.75 and ewes 12.00 to ?. St Louis Missouri September 21 hogs receipts 2,800 with ranges 15.90 to 20.30 for various weights. cattle native beef steers 11.50 to 19.00. cows 7.50 to 12.00. calves 7.75 to 17.35. sheep 1,000 with lambs 16.50 to 16.75 and ewes 12.00 to ?. market notes show varied prices across three cities.
Allied forces press toward the Vardar river as Serbs push nine miles in one day toward Prilep and the Uskub–Salonika railway. If the line is reached, Bulgarians around Lake Doiran risk isolation from their southern base amid heavy fighting near Le Gatelet and Epehy.
After six days of brutal fighting the Germans suffered heavy losses while French forces, aided by American troops, began to push back along the Marne. Foch launched renewed offensives from Fontenoy to the Marne, breaking German lines and forcing retreats toward the Vesle and Somme. By August the Allies had shattered the Hindenburg line from the Aisne to the Marne and driven the enemy back to positions near Arras, with American forces playing a pivotal role in piecing together the breakthrough from St Mihiel to Verdun and Metz.
Inflow of American forces alters balance as Germany faces setbacks. Losses mount, divisions break, and promises of victory fade into retreats. Morale collapses across fronts, leaving German armies primarily on the defensive.
British forces resumed the attack on the Hindenburg line southwest of St Quentin, east of Epehy, with progress noted along the Wlanders front. Haig reports gains west of Messines near Ypres, and a village action near Moeuvres where a garrison repulsed a German attempt and rejoined its unit with no losses.
Early morning war bulletin reports Turkish forces along the Wadi Jericho area near Jerusalem hindered by British French and Serbian advances. Over 3,000 prisoners captured as allies push along the Mediterranean coast and through the Doiran Lake region. British and Greek troops pressure Bulgarians while Australian units threaten the Hindenburg line. In Russia, Bolsheviks retreat after Lettish troops refuse to fight, fueling hopes of a broader Allied strike on France.
A wartime dispatch reports Dyersville wan sent to camp under guard amid continued fighting near Castres and Ar Neovrt with enemy artillery activity on the Lorraine plateau. Serbian front lines claim advances northward, capturing guns and prisoners as reports describe village operations and advancing forces.
Young registrants show willingness to serve with few exemptions claimed. Court hours daily provide assistance at the courthouse as inquiries rise from the questionnaire. One case required hours to arrange witnesses for affidavits.
The Cedar Heights community, featuring Miss Eranshter daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen, presents apples on exhibition at the valley dairy next week. The Red Cross benefit will involve a fruit and bee display with nine first and seven second prizes awarded by the economics department of Cedar Valley fair.
Real estate for sale and rent fragments show bargains on Thompson and Oakland avenues with house barn and lots. Auto wrecking and used parts advertise many makes and models plus supplies. Wanted positions include alteration department and track driver. Various musical instruments and heated apartment wanted. Some listings request responses at Black address or desk return.
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