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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
Cattle Outlook BRIGHT.

Native steers have reached the long
coveted mark of $1,000, and the DIS
tinction of feeding the cattle goes to
a South Dakota man. A Year ago this
week prime offerings Were selling a.
Sl1.O001120.
Several loads of ueavy steers this
week went at s1s50dl3.9o, while p'mo
yearlings averaging under $50 pounds
sold up TO 1880. and soma around Loo
pounds topped at $3.50.
These prices spell big profits to the
owners who showed the disposition TO
feed high priced corn, and every one
OF them claimed tlev obtained more
for their corn by feeding it 10 cattle
than by shipping it to TIA gram Gle
vator.
The outlook for cattle ,s unusually
bright and probably from n w en- lore
farmers will feed what cora ~ lave
on hand as the government cop g
port issued this week IS highly prom
ising for the new crop.
=, The grassy stock so>far this week
has been in much smaller proportion
than the previous few weeks and that
alone is help TO the general situation
as packers have little use for that class
because of the slow output in the
dressed trade for cuts of meat that
come from such cattle.
Corn fed animals should continue to
sell we'll, altho the general outlet is
best for prime handyweight steers, but
there is considerable call for ripe
heavy beeves-
What applies to the steer market TO
some extent Is true in the COW anu
heifer trade. with buyers seeking the
best lots most freely.
Yearling heifers have sold at 1880
1855, but they were of fancy type
and it takes an unusually good animal
to reach $1,000.
Many Of the good TO choice cows
have been selling al 1926 a 1000 ana
a few prime heavy ones have cleared
at s11.o0G11.50.
A year ago at this time only lew
cows were selling upward of $500
while heifers OF prime class seldom
cleared up to $3.50. I,,-
There Ii NO certainty to the demand
Tor Krass cattle Of The various classes.
and traders have less confidence In the
market for them than for the better
Journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
Exchanging Foodstuffs
With Neutra1s to Cut
Supplies to Foes

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washington, July 12-It was learned
o..;.;.,,, that conversations are in pro-
.o,;ves ~ the
gress between fepies.
British government, and Inc depart
ment Of commerce, having in view the
lilo, u,,hdraua1 of letters OF assur-
p =, ,,arca ~ !.
ance by BRITAIN ana. ue As s"aa;s;o da.
certnica'e, 90 N, 1910 con,modi.
lgnatfon' wnlch WIN II...sa S,.,a. "a
ties eipol. .sa i po,t,. I'M n,ocxade
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
SHARP ADVANCE DUE SOLELY TO
SHORTAGE IN NUMBER OF
FRESH ARRIVALS.
TWENTY CENTS ADDED
TO WEDNESDAYS PRICES
Cattle Offerings Lacking in Quality
Open Sheep Market Has Less Than
Usual Quota Owing 10 Large Nun
Der Consigned Direct to Packers
Current Prices.

Chicago July 12.-Relative small
nes.. of the number of arrivals brought
about a sharp advance today IL the
hog market. Prices were 20 cents
higher.
Receipts of hogs at eleven markets
Wednesday compared with holiday
a week ago. The receipts were 10000
less than a year ago, but 10000 more
than two years ago The arrivals for
the first three days Of the week total
$4,000 head. comparing with 174000
last week. which was only two days,
and the supply for the week thus far
was 1000 less than a year ago and
10000 more than same period two
years ago.
Cattle offerings lacked quality.
There were a good many yearlings
on sale and many OF them consisted
Of steers and heifers. Prime yearlings
went 10 to Is cents higher. but the
good kinds were only strong and plain
ones showed no change. but in late
hours were weak. A new record for
warnings of a ripe type was made at
$3.50 for steers and heifers from an
Illinois feed lot which averaged 1913
pounds. Other prime yearlings cleared
at 1875, while several loads went at
s13 to 1885 and some good ones sold
down to s12, while plain class made
81 and some of a grassy grade had TO
go below $40,
Sheep.
A large part Of the sheep supply
was consigned direct to packers, leav-
ing the open market with less than the
usual total.
Receipts Wednesday were little
larger than some expected and a week
ago was the holiday. while about 5000
less than a year ago arrived. The
local run the first half Of this week
footed $1,000, against $4,000 the same
time last week and $4,000 the corre-
spending three days q year ago. Seven
western markets had $4,000, against
$4,000 a year ago. and Omaha with g.
900 had the biggest run beyond Chi
cago. Western arrivals for the first
three days this week totaled 5000. or
rs, 900 more than Same period last week
and $1,000 less than corresponding
time q year ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
NO CORN GAMING
UNTIL WAR ENDS
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE TAKES
ACTION TO PREVENT
SPECULATION.
TURMOIL IN CORN PIT
HAsTENs ITS DECISION
Prices Forced by Traders Deemed Too
High in Face 81 Government Crop
Estimate of 2.ooo, 100000 Bushels
New Maximum Of $i.2s Fixed For
December and May Deliveries.

Chicago, July 12.-Grain speculation
in the United States during the re-
mainder of the war terminated. to ali
| intents and purposes, yesterday.
Directors of the Chicago board of
trade decided to put an end to lhe tur-
MOL in the corn pit. They made that
decision at the close of one of the
most exciting days in the history of
the exchange.
Before the directors took action bad
feeling that for days had manifested
itself among traders eliminated in a
row that is said to have reached a
stage where two brokers Were pum-
nieling each ether while on the flooc
o. the board.
This and other matters which had
been called to the attention Of the
board officials resulted In a special
meeting during the afternoon. After
long discussion the directors rescind-i
ed their action of several weeks ago
in establishing a maximum limit on
ali corn futures at sI65 per bushel.
Reduce Maximum Price.
LIS pIsSS, III VIEW VI tie govern
Dent- crop report for July forecasting
a corn crop in excess o. 100000, 900
bushels, was deemed to be too high.
Therefore the directors fixed a new
maximum of s1.2s for the December
and May deliveries. The old maximum
Of 1855 stands for the 1917 July and
September deliveries.
This action, traders declared, was
equivalent to putting an end to opera
tons in the wheat and corr pits while
the war lasts. When trading in whea;
was so restricted as to forbid new
deals in the futures. the price for
wheat fell nearly 81 bushel. Despite
this lesson. traders and spectators
turned their attention TO corn. Soon
the prices scared beyond anything ever
heard of before in the realms of specu-
sation.
Prices advanced until finally the
market value of a bushel Of corn was
almost equal TO that of bushel Of
wheat at war time figures
Struggle Is Intense.
Traders say nothing in their expert
esce ever has e1uaied the intensity q
the struggle in the corn pit during tho
lasr month. Despite favorable crop re-
ports and the reduced price of wheat
ccrn continued to advance until yes
te-day all previous records were shat
tered
When the decision was announced
last night grain brokers threw up their
hands.
THAT will be about all-until the
end OF the war In the meantime
there will be lot of Offices. black
board and chalk for sale cheap" said
enc official Of the open board Of trades
Spring wheat kour dropped so cents
per barrel yesterday to s1.a0 for fam
lily brands. Bakers brands were sl1.10,
but decline is expected today. Pres
ent prices are almost s. under the
high price on the present crop.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
WAeNeR's MARKET REP-
From Private Wire Of E. w. Wagner q
Co., Over "a e. Main; Phone 1919.

Co., Over "a z. Main; Phone 1917.
NOON GRAIN LETTER.
Chicago, July l2-The action OF the
Chicago board OF trade directors late
yesterday in setting a maximum price
of SIPS on new crop futures of corn
had the effect of bringing tremen-
dous volume of selling into the pit this
morning and then cent break was
experienced At this point there was
heavy buying against bids and on the
part of shorts. However, the market
has not displayed a strong undertone
at any time during the session Former
believers in higher prices realize tfis
the short Geller has the advantage with
a maximum so close to the present
market. 1t is rather thought that the
action will have the effect of curtail-
Ing corn trade and driving new bust
ness into oats. The reported rains in
Kansas yesterday are said TO have been
quickly dried UP by hot winds. How
ever, some relief was afforded. In the
major portion of the corn belt reports
coming to hand indicate that the corn
crop has improved since June 25. to
which date the government figures
were compiled.
Northwest cars wheat-Minneapo polls,
Sc; Duluth, none: Winnipeg, 334.
Chicago car lots-Wheat. 20; corn.
10: oats. 80.
Clearances-Wheat, 3ses,O0o: corn,
1890; oats, $4,000. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
Waterloo Junk Yards Burned.

Waterloo, July 1z.-Fire o. mysier-
ious origin, which broke out al
o o'clock this morning5s completely de-
stroyed the old Waterloo Brass foundry
building on COMMERCIAL street, adJa-
cent the Great Western tracks ami en-
tailed an estimated loss OF sl5.ojn.
The structure. whic:l was iocdteo
on the river front, was owned ~ d
syndicate of local business men
headed by A. E. ilsans, vice pfes'-
dent Of the Black Hawk Nationai
Bank. It was used for storage pur'
poses by 3. Schulz, junk deaier-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
Found p.ad on er.n.ry steps.
TO Times Republican.

Special TO rimes-Republican.
Carinda, July 12.-Alex Sederbers
aged SO, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Sederberg. wealthy farm people living
near Clarinda, either committed SUI
eide or was accidentally killed at the
family home. He had been slightly III,
but there is an absence OF suicioai mo-
tive and when his body was FOUND
about o'clock last evening upon the
granary steps, his shotgun lying by. II
was concluded he had been killed acct
dentally.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
ST. LOUIS CASH GRAIN.
ST. Louis, July II.

ST. LOUIS CASH GRAIN.
ST. Louis, July II.
Wheat-Oid No. red, 2.20.
Corn-No. 2. 1.so; No. 3, 100: No. 2
yellow. 1.s1; No. 9 yellow, 1909: No.
white. 1856: No. white, 1855; No. 4
white, 1904.
Oats-No. white, Is; standard.
1871; No. 3 white, TH @7s: No. 1
white, 1901; No. 2 mixed. rs.
KANSAS CITY CASH GRAIN.
Kansas City, July IL.
Wheat-No. 2 red, 2.21@2.22; No. 3
red, Els; No. hard. 2.4092.41: No. 3
hard, 2.4o: No. hard, 2.35.
Corn-No. 2, 1.se9 1.e0; No. 8. 1.ss;
No. yellow, 100; No. 8 yellow. 1874
@1.s0; No. 3 white, 100: No. white,
100; No. white, 1.Ssh @1.s0.
Oats-No. ? white, 74@74h; No. 3
white, 7a1a; No. 2, 6s972; No. 3, Ss
OIL.
PEORIA CASH GRAIN.
Peoria, July II.
Corn-Receipts, 4s cars; market, 2k
cents higher: No. white, 1.s9; No. 2
yellow. 1.ss@1.so; No. 8 yellow, 1.Ss;
No. l, 1.ss; No. 2. 1.ss; No. 4, 1851;
No. 6, 1854: sample, 1.ss; No. white,
1857.
Oats-Rece!pts, cars; market I'M
changed: sample, 72@74.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
Kern Head. MedieaI Society.

Waterloo, July 1a-After an unus-
ually successful session the mid-sum-
mer meeting Of the Austin Flint Cedar
Valley Medical Society was brought to
a close last evening. The November
will be held at Waverly.
DIR. c. l. Kern, Waverly. was elected
president of the society at the election
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
MRS. BRADFORD NAMED.
Colorado Mnnan Nominated Fe- Pres
ident Of N e. A.

Portland, Gre, July 12.-Mary c. :.
Bra dford, state superintendentFof pub
lie instruction of Colorado, was named
today as a candidate for president OF
the National Education Associst. On
for 1s17-1s by the nominating commit
tee OF the 1917 convention In session
here. Mrs. Bradford's friends said her
nomination, was equivalent to election.
Elections will be held tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12

WINGED that it would DE TO their ma
teriai advantage 10 stop trading with
Germany.
It was stated by an authority that
what these neutral governments most
fear is not invasion by German arm
les, but attacks from the air. which
might destroy their cites and their in
dustries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
Minneapolis Cash Grain.

FURNISHED by Lamson Bros. & Co., 203
Masonic Temple; Phone 1881
Minneapolis, July -.
Wheat-No. / hard. ESQ; No. north
ern. 2.50@e.55; No. northern. 2.409
2.45: No. 8 northern, s.ea6235; No. 2
hard, Montana, 2.40@2.%6; No. / durum,
ZOO; No. Q dururn, 1.9o@a.95.
Corn-No. yellow, iIs3@1s5; to ar
rive, 17S@1.s0: No. yellow. lis;
others, 1.70@1.S3.
Oats-No. white, 712 @72x; No.
white, f0% 972A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
1anae Of CHICAGO Grain Pr;ees

chicago, July II.
wheat-July. closed, 2.04; September
closed 1-s23s.
Corn-September closed, 1885,. De-
cember closed. I16n.
Oats-July closed, 6SAa September
closed, 65A.
Pork-July closed, 41.o0: september
closed. 40.25.
Lard-July closed, 100: September
closed, 21.20.
Ribs-July close, 2L57; September
closed, 2112.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12

ssA; extra irs:s, ssh @ssA; extra
seconds. 36@3S.
Eggs-Steady. re,,>,nts, q sos cases;
fresh gathered selected Extras, S7qSs;
extra firsts, 1914 @34h; seconds, SlFs
ass
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
Minneapojis Wheat,

Furnished by Lamson Bros, & Co, 20:
Masonic Temple; Phone 1881
Minneapolis, July H.
July-Open. 2.32i high, 2.40: low
2.32; close, 287h.
September-Open, 1-H; high, 1.s2
low, 191; close, 1.82.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
PEORIA CASH GRAIN.
IN URUGUAYAN WATERS.
o'clock yesterday Afternoon. 1T was es-
American Squadron Arrives In Monte.
yideo Harboc,

Montevideo. Uruguay, July I2-The
American squadron arrived here at 1
o'clock yesterda yatternoon. 1t was es-
corted into the harbor by Uruguayan
warships. The president Of the COM
mission Of foreign affairs of the cham
Der Of deputies met the squadron and
invited the officers and mon to come
ashore.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
IamSon's Grain Letter,

LdNhSoH SEdin ISICSFs
Furnished by La-nson Bros. & Co, 203
Masonic Temple, Phone 1881
Chicago. July 12.-Corn-Liquidati
in corn as q result Of directors action
in fixing tho maximum price, was the
feature OF today's market. The poll
teal news was also unsetting and sup
plemented the influence Of the fixed
maximum. There were rallies from
time to time on the continuous strength
in the cash market, where the supply
was not equal to the demand, and new
high prices were reached Reports Of
relief in the southwest were denied, and
this alone had a bullish effect. The
market now should settle down to more
normal action.
Oat-New crop deliveries Of oats
acted uncertainty, being supported by
congestion in the July delivery, but
inclined to sympathize with weakness
in corn. New oats for August and
September shipment are being offered
moro freely.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
FIXING OF MAXIMUM PRICE ON
FUTURES CAUSES RAPID
PRICE DESCENT.
GENERAL. SELLING
FOLLOWS ACTION
What andyoats Show Flsmnsss Not
withstandins Decline IN corn-Ne~
nuyina,of Oats at Priees Near Yes
tardayso Fisures-ProMsions Tend
Downward in Sympathy With Corn.

Chicago, July 1e-Blg breaks In the
value OF corn resulted today from the
action Of board Of trade directors last
night In establishing a maximum price
for new crop deliveries. General SELL
ing took place as soon as the market
opened and quotations in some cases
made q sheer descent OF as much as y
cents. Gossip that peace possibilities
were being brought nearer by the cab
met crisis IN Berlin tended somewhat
to emphasize bearish sentiment Open
ing figures, which varied from o7z
cents down to y cent decline, Win
December at 1.5s to 1.S011 and Decem-
Der at Lie to 1.19, were followed by
many rapid fluctuations within the
initial range but then comparative
cteadiness at l cent to cents under
yesterdays finish.
Smallness Of receipts led afterward
TO comparative strength in the Septem-
Der delivery but there was increased
weakness in the new crop months. The
close was nervous, SIS net lower to y
cent advance at 1885 for September
and 1.1sn to 1.1SA for December.
Wheat.
Wheat and oats showed firmness
Notwithstanding the downward swing
OF the corn market. The market opened
y cent higher, at 1872 for. September,
with July nominal. and continued
steady at that level.
Estimates that the North Dakota
yield would be 100000 bushels less
than indicated by the government July
returns had bullish effect The close
was easy at 1 cent net advance, with
July a. 2.o4 and Stepember at 1921.
Oats.
A broad trade was witnessed In oats
with much new buying noticeable at
prices only a trifIe below yesterdays
close.
Provisions.
Provisions reflected the downturn Of
the corn market.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12

NeNs York Produce.
New York, July 12-Butter-Barel
steady; receipts. 1o,604 tubs; creamery
specials 3sx @40h; creamery extras,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12

Omaha Live Stock.
Omaha, July Observation-Disclosures
receipts for today, LOO: market steady
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
1000; market steady.
kansa. City Live Stock.

Kansas City, July 12.-Cattie--Esti-
mated receipts for today, 5000; market
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12
Representative Cattle Sales.
Sioux City Live Stock.

Sioux City, July 12.-caitle-Esti
mated receipts for today, 1,500; mar
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-12

GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06

Farmer Want Ads. one Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06
BIRTHDAY OF
JOHN PAUL JONES.

The American navy today has par-
ticular incentive for performing deeds
of heroism for it is the birthday OF
the first American naval hero, John
Paul Jones, who was born on July 6,
1747. Jones was by birth a Scotchman,
having first seen the light at Arbigland,
on Solway Firth. His father was a
poor gardner. At the age of IL Jones
went to sea, visiting Virginia several
times. He sailed for one master for
four years and then found himself
thrown on his own resources because
of some bad business venture on the
part of his employer. Gradually he
drifted to America and settled near
Fredericksburg, Va, where he lived in
great poverty. When the revolution
broke out he offered his services to
Congress. He gradually evolved a,
plan for laying the foundations for
navy and this he submitted to the
Continental Congress Congress lis
tened attentively to his plans and
John Paul Jones began to climb the
ladder of fame. In TIT he was put in
command of the Ranger and for two
years sailed about the coast of Eng
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06

ADVERTISE m THE FARzEER
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06
ToDAYs ANNIVERSARIES.

On July 6, 1899, the solemn reunion
between the Greek and the Latin
Church took place, the act being sign
ed in the Cathedral of Florence Thus
the churches were reunited after a
separation of 500 years. The act
was signed by the pope, the Emperor
Of Constantinople and the principal
members of both churches. On the
same date in the year 1630'a fleet of
fourteen vessels with men, women
and children and provisions intended
to make firm the settlement in New
England, arrived in Massachusetts
Bay. On July 6. 1909, the great bat
tie of Wagram was fought between
the French under Napoleon and the
Austrians under Archduke Charles.
Napoleon commanded 10000 men,
his opponent about half that force
The battle ragged for two days, the
Austrians being compelled to retreat
after having taken 1000 prisoners and
IL eagles. It is stated that the loss
on both sides was $1,000 men. Nine
teen generals were killed - captured
and forty cannon lost. On July 6,
1885, John Marshall, chief Justice of
the United States Supreme Court,
died.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06
MOTOR REGISTER
TO Be CUT out
IN CONNECTICUT
Telephone Operator at Hart
ford to Supply Informa
ton on Autos

No list of motor vehicle owners will
be issued for distribution this year.
Connecticut has been the only state
that has published such a list. With
the rapid increase of motor vehicles
the expense of issuing this list has run
up into thousands Of dollars.
It has been a waste of the states
money. A great majority of the
registration books, probably ninety
five per cent. of them, went into the
hands of people who desired them
only for the purpose of satisfying
idle curiosity as to the owners of
passing motor vehicles. Possibly
a fraction of one per cent. of the
issue went into the hands of the au-
thorities. The remaining per cent.
went to people who desired to obtain
the names of motor vehicle owners
for advertising and soliciting pur-
poses.
The great difficulty with the list in
late years has been that, by the time
the list was printed and distributed,
at least ten per cent. Of the numbers
were useless, on account of transfers
by sale of the motor vehicles bearing
the numbers. This estimate may
seem high but it is :, nown to be a
fact by actual count.
Many motor vehicle owners who
had sold their motor vehicles were
submitted to considerable annoyance.
A number, formerly held by one per-
son was transferred to some other
party. The original name remained
in the printed list. The original
owner was summoned to court for an
offense committed by the new holder
of the number.
The commissioner of motor vehicles
has detailed a. telephone operator for
the special purpose of answering calls
in regard to numbers Anyone de-
string to know the owner Of a par
ticular number can obtain it within
five minutes by calling motor vehicle
department at Hartford on the tele-
phone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06

land, defying captors and destroying
British shipping and descending upon
enemy ports. In 1873 he was put
in command of the Bonnehomme
Richard. It was aboard this vessel
that he fought the fight. that brought
him undying fame He encountered
the Scraps on Sept. %, off Flamborr
ough Head. The Scraps was the
stronger ship but that only whetted
Jones appetite. He Immediately
cleared for action and a fierce fight
followed. During the engagement the
flag of the Bonnehomme Richard
was hid by smoke and Captain Pear
son of the Scraps cried: Has your
ship struck ?" II have not yet begun
to fight" was Jones reply. He was
in desperate position. his ship sink
ing gradually under him. Still he
fought on and finally his stronger OPP
ponent was forced to admit defeat.
Pearson wasn't a very good sport
When he surrendered to Jones he re-
marked: ut is painful to deliver up
my sword to man who has foughti
with a halter around his neck" Jones.
kept his temper and complimentedl
his enemy on the gallant fight he had.
made.