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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1911
Page
5
Chicago and Midwest markets show a lean to easier wheat with a late rally as supplies rise. Oats and hogs follow grain trends while cattle and sheep receipts in St Louis Kansas City and Omaha reflect steady to weaker tones. Weather across Iowa Illinois South Dakota looks unsettled with showers and warming trend.
Chicago reports a weak sheep market with native lambs and yearlings showing lower bids. Hogs and cattle also soften with buyers cautious as packers bearishly influence the market. New York and St Louis commodity quotes and stock results follow later.
Market report shows potatoes from Minnesota at 1 bushel and 70 cents for Iowa carloads. Home grown spuds sell for 80 cents a bushel or 20 cents a peck, with a large variety of fruits and vegetables also posted. Prices hint at further declines amid abundant supplies and a long season end.
Des Moines reports officials questioning possible price manipulation at the municipal market. A wholesale trader alleges potatoes were sold to hucksters at 85 to 90 cents a bushel last Friday, then 30 to 35 cents per peck Saturday, raising concerns about weight and measure practices and prompting potential inspection actions.
Coonare of Buffalo, famed for his colorful public life, resigns from the Democratic State Committee. Political observers say the longtime figure signals retirement from politics, saying the game is for the young as he steps away after a storied career.
New shipment of coats suits gowns waists and luxurious furs arrives at Sternberg's promising styles worn by the smart women of New York. Tailored suits and one piece dresses highlight the collection inviting shoppers to come now.
Announcement reveals the betrothal of Prince Boris of Bulgaria, heir apparent, to Grand Duchess Olga of Russia. Olga is the eldest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra, formerly Princess Alix of Hesse.
A brief note explains that under Iowa's new weights law producers seldom use proper measures at markets, causing higher prices for buyers and inefficiencies in market trading. The change aims to ensure accurate weights and fair pricing for grocery produce.
Thieves entered Apfel's Sporting Goods at 510 Lafayette Street by a rear window last night and stole five Colts revolvers and ammunition. Three automatic and two standard revolvers, calibres 28 32 and 25, with 38 calibre cartridges, valued at 75 dollars. No other goods disturbed.
Dr J Clarke of New York died after his monoplane fell 260 feet during an aviation meet near Mineola. He had intended to fly for a license but lost control after a prior Russian pilot's mishap. The crash left skull fractures, limb injuries, and internal damage. authorities report civil service action on debt payments by police and fire personnel.
Kern, sales agent for Enterprise Place, reports Albert Fea says the Star foundry is loading machinery and will be ready for movement to Waterloo. Management experts expect factory running by Monday Oct 2.
K P s left Waterloo for Dubuque this afternoon to attend the grand lodge session in progress this week. The party included J B Bragdon HW Schultz C J Munger E J Wenner W W McFarlane G A Feely and J Martin.
Bishop S. P. Spreng of Cleveland passed Waterloo en route to Cedar Falls where he laid the cornerstone of the Old People's home of the Evangelical Association church this afternoon. Rev. J. H. Bauernfeind was sick and unable to attend. Waterloo church members attended. O. H. Sweeney from the Odd Fellows received a letter from H. C. Ring of Cedar Rapids grand master accepting Taft day visit. Ring said Mac. J. Randall would accompany him. Both Cedar Rapids lawyers will speak briefly. Mrs. George Wood and Blair of Eldora visit relatives. Mrs. D. W. Barr of Sioux City also visiting two weeks.
Marian Eaton Smith, found wandering in male attire in Indiacanolis Indiana, was arrested by detectives and charged with burglary and grand larceny. The eighteen year old Albany New York resident admits breaking into the home of W. F. Shirley and stealing food, an umbrella and a watch. She says extreme starvation compelled the act.
Gien Bown has gone to Evanston to study in Northwestern University’s law department where he is in his second year.
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