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Monday, August i&, 1930 .. ., . ..... - - - " - , -i.i w w a nr t-w-v vy AftTlTlTTTlT T A V"T" A rfVMI Page Eight la ojkainuiu i:;vCjiNixsu utsajkii vrn,, ija uivnimj, un vj. m ?! 'IS J 1 Bostonian SHOES $365 Values to $9.00 (Broken sizes) Domestic Grain k Markets Weaker l During The Week WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 Domestic grain markets weakened slightly dur ing the week ending August 1. and prices of most grains declined from recent higher levels, according to the weekly grain market review of the United States bureau of agricultural economics. Increased offerings of spring wheat and prospects that sup plies of wheat In the northern hemU phere for the current season may Cox Auto Electric Electrical Ignition and Battery Repairs on all Makes of Cars Ph. M-753 1425 Adams So Smart and New! COLORFUL TUBFAST BEDSPREADS 98c Permhe?f crinkle" i stripes fast eclor, on- trory backgrounds Blue rose, gold, belio. green. 31x105 size. i ; JEpULAB 4 1-39. VAi-Up, , x ' ; ' '.- '' . ' Montgomery Ward & Co. 1101-3 Washington Ave. In Orantfe "Proper Preparation" is' the ' secret of success. We are prepared for our life work, and success is our aim. WALKER'S FUNERAL SERVICE 5T-a AT SPRING ST. PHONE 42 - C i i c- vr-cr ' Bob 0 - Link Guaranteed Pure Silk HOSE S1.00 NIwYoRKbTDRE M. O. SWAIN, Mgr. equal or possibly slightly exceed those I of last year, were weakening factors i in the wheat market. Scattered rains i In the central west which partially : relieved the drought In some areas, i checked the advance In the corn 1 market. Oats and barley continued 1 in moderate demand, but some of the recent advance In prices was lost. Rye lower wit n wneat. wnue liax de dined under the Influence of heavier offerings and only a moderate Inquiry lor new seed. Th Aueuil 1 official estlmnt placed the United States spring wheat crop at approximately 176.000,000 bushels, and the durum crop In the lour principal producing states at 48.000.000 bushels, making a total off 223.000.000 bushels of spring wheat. x comparea wn jto.wv.vw ousneis produced last season. The estimate of winter wheat was raised to 6'J7, 000.000 bushels. about 40.000.000 0 masons harvest. This wouid give .ipe. were l mte. loiai ounurn 01 un wucav u. iwui ( 821.000.000 bushels or 15.000.000 bushels more than in 1929. The Aug- ust 1 estimate Disced the SDrtnz J wheat acreage In Canada at 24 086.000 at 85 per cent of the 10 year average yield of 16-9 bushels per acre. This suggests a crop to.uw.wo to vo.uw, 000 bushels over last year's harvest. Stocks of old wheat ln Canada were. VumiI O fV fWi KucKjtlc broar than a I carry-over of wheat in North America lor the current season, estimates ol the United States and Canada, sup plies apparently will be around 125. 000,000 busbeis above those of last season. Little information is yet available as to supplies of wheat in Europe, but stocks of old wheat are probably around 60.000.000 bushels smaller; than a year ago. Tne 1930 European production, not including Russia, may' fbe around 75.000,000 to 100,000.000 bushels below that 01 last season,-1 or choice light hogs; top (10 95. largely because of smaller crops In J Cattle 14.600; calves 2.000 . Light Prance and Italy. The reductions In killing classes strong to 25c higher; Europe and North Africa, however. : medium weights and weighty steers are probably more than offset by the up most; light yearlings however increase ln North America and the 'continue ln brood demand 411.15 be larger crop in India. Reports from lng paid for light offerings; highly Russia indicate that the harvest in finished steers scaling 1.688 lbs. sold that country is above that of 1929. i up to 110.66; 2.000 westerns largely and that the quality of the grain Is killed in run. Steers, good and choice good, although of higher moisture j 600-900 lbs. 49.76 t 411.25; 900-1100 content. Conditions In the southern lbs. 49.25- a 11.00; 1100-1300 lbs. 49.25 hemisphere indicate a larger harvest j t 4 1.0.76: vealers (milk fed) good and than in 1929, but the crop has fourjcholce 41 1.00m 113.00. to five months to go before harvest, j Sheep 20.000. steady. Best native and conditions during that period will lambs to packers 49.50 99.75. But largely determine the outturn. A rec- I mostly 98 60 98.75; few range lambs ord acreage is reported seeded in Aus- 1 49.25 fi 99 60; lambs 90 lbs. down good trails and weather conditions con-i and choice 99.00 1 910-25: ewes 90-150 tlnue favorable for the growth of the lbs. medium to choice 92.25 94.00; crop both in that country and ln feeding lambs 6075 lbs. good choice Argentina. Supplies of old wheat in the southern hemispnere are consia- erablv below a rear ago. Marketings of hard winter wheat fell off materially during the wee:-, but demand continued fairly active at most markets, with mills and snip pers absorbing the current offerings Cash prices, however, mostly lollowed ine acinic m Pacific coast marketa were rather unsrmcu. wc ucuwiw - was dull with export demand lacking. I Rates on ocean freight space have NC 7 r i increased with new crop yields aver ,,h A.-! vleld. ave?-:"non j aging higher than expected in lm- nortant producing areas, ajius wr. buyer, but export flour '."Si.!!!.ttt;i.io. medium t5o Z o the m-W ul IS st'msa MJOKliJO. Cow. good U0 Portland at B3c No 1 hard wln r 1 M 00. common and medium 4-00 lt.rn red at 90c No 1 Blr 1 H S &0. low cutters 2J0 MOO. BulU Bend "wSSnTltid nite at ..of, .yearling, excluded, IMMW. 'ST bushel 14 per cent protein No.'ter. common and medium 4 00 r 'n.rrrnwniwlroSiMoiiUn.'MiO- Vealers. milk fed I0.(H1. lLl""0l Ptr Sill: No. milk fed. medium M.00w10 0a. milk !rwtew"te wisuoted at Se- led cull arxl common 5.S0 - 88 00. !iTe atsc! NO. Hard winter ano Calves 250-500 lbs. good and choice western Z at 91c. and No. 1 Big ;'0- "mmo" ro""um bushTWNo.1a;khhardSVn, 'U. Including ,6, direct or quoted at 97c. and I!irTnhushe,' UU"" cl . t - - TWO STt'DENTS KILLED cam ANTONIO. Texas. Aug. 18 VPi -Two studenu of the advanced fly- jlng school of Kelly Field were killed M no u, ,9 oo. blaughter pigs 100-130 In an aerial collision during attack )()g b.75 no.75. Feeder and slocke. Imaneuvers at a 200-foot altitude near 70-130 lbs. 10.50w 12.00. Von Ormy today. j sneep 1900; steady to strong; lambs They were Donald Dewlt Campbell, w luJ down 80oa Bnd choice 6.00i. !23. son ol Mr. and Mrs. George C. t700i medium M.50 8 00. all I Campbell, of Anadarko. Okla.. and w(1(,nlIi common 3.50n I4-50. Yearl ICadet Robert Lee Scott, 23. son of , wethers 90-110 lbs. medium to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Scott of Bethany. cnolce aj 00140. Ewes 90-120 lbs. 1111. I medium to choice 1.75-2.50. 120- WEATHER HOLDS IP FLIERS LE BOUROET. France. Aug. 18 VP) uniavoraDie wrawief irpwi iu j It seem unlikely this afternoon that j Captain Dieudonne Coste and Mau- rice oenonie wouiu ia&e uit iwhiw ' wou'u u.. ing for their night to New row morn! York There was little or no activity around the "Question Mark during the day. CONGKATl LATE SILVEKTO.V SALEM. Ore . Aug. 18 "i Oovernor Ncrblad today telegraphed a message of congratulation to the Sllverlon Junior American Legion basebsll team, now at Colorado Springs, com mending the team for winning the northwest title at Baker and en couraging It to win the western championship In the series beginning at Colorado Springs this week. Valuable City Forests Hfltk'itH'nr, CvniiHiiy. lias it city fnn-i of K.;u0 acres tlutine back to i;ac which protluccs more lliau Ta . J cj nl s of woo J n n n u ti H y , lii It tfiJit of Zurich, ciimnr(ttig 4,'JJ aires flint iinilnluIiuM Ut ten o-nturiP'' viehls uu annual Income f Ji'J.'J."i nil acre. Paraguay Lace Center Tire Pah-A'.m'rti-Hn I'nion :iys tluit I'itniiniy Is the only country In South Ante"! til Unit nianufao turvsi luce in fairly lure qun- No Financial Quarrels Wild nnimnU fiht pnrli other for ono of thrH reasons: fur pcrsoiml naffty. epo"i:"Hy whn currienl ; f.r love, mid for hunger. The Coimiry Hntne. Unable to Use Trunks Unity ilt-pli:int!t are uniilito to u tln:r tniuks in feeding themselves mid renlre conidenihIe liiue he fore liitniinu to use tliem as thtir parents d. Self Diagnosis Mot of ns know when we are s.'iL Few of u know whether we ere really well. We don't know where health end und si. 'tut le Ulns. Woman's Home Companion. MARKET NEWS CHICAGO WHEAT Open lllgli Low Close sept 8e',i "' jh Jnno'i lec . .93JM JH .91 MQJmi Mar. .. jmfs'i .65i .wji.e: May i.oui&a I'OKTLAM) Open ... jut .. . !Rept. ..... - r tiUltf!Y alOLYKBt IS Firm fit Onpriinn m. it ill Ut SJKiiiiiy PORTLAND, Aug. 18 -The but- Pn "our. The market was steady with demand t for fciS2f Th- fruit and vegetable situation -...v. i ducta moving ln ,arge quantities. Tiuamook cheese was quoted lc higher, triplet at 20c and loaf 21c. 1 BlTTERfAT SAN PRANCISCO. Aug. 18 fi But- V. ban Francisco 41c and LIVERPOOL WHEAT LIVERPOOL. Aug. 18 VP) Wheat close: Oct. SI M!;; Dec. I.04i; Mar. 10S14. CHICAGO LIVESTOCK CHICAGO, Auk. 18 (JCt (U. S. D, A.) Hogs 36,000. early trading around 10c higher. Closing active to ell ln- teresU 10 far 25c higher; broad demand 96.50a 97.09. FRISCO FRl'IT SAN PRANCISCO. Aug. 18 iVP. (Ped.-State Market News Service) AnnlM- r.llfnmi. flnranltalni nk ' ,l00 ptckrd ,ia5ll.65. Rhode .,5Und oreenlngs 1.001J5 per large lug. Skinner seedlings 75c t tiM p,, Iug POHTLANU LIVESTOCK PORTLAND, Or... Aug. 18 UV-Cat- 4 008a: 900-1100 lbs. good ?.768J25. medium 6.3S . 7.75, common HM 1100-1200 lbs ood V med'um M .75 eluded, I'lgh-irhu .40-160 1. an nrtfc ail2A.. lAO.'JOO lbs. 811.W si l 3b. Medium weight 200-220 lbs. 10.0011J5. 220-250 lbs. 9.75 .. 111.00. Heavy weight 250-290 lbs. 0 25 a (10.75. 290-350 lbs. S3 75 n H025. " Packing sows 275-500 lbs. ISO lbs. medium to choice 81.50 ;25. all weights, cull and common 1.00" 8150. PORTLAND CASH PORTLAND. Ore., Aug. 18 -P CMh wnMt. Blg Bend bluestem 81.03. h Western white 88c. Hard winter 8&c. Northern spring 85c. Western red BSc. Oata: No. 2-38 lb. white 824.00. Today's car receipts; wheat 61, flour 10, oata 4, Lay 3. Trickster Will Be Tricked "A tricky mau," said I'ticle -Khen, "is aure, mKHier or luter, to Kt't into u giime wlf some one (tut knows more tricks dau lie does,' WatUilUb'ton btur. I'OKTLAM) I'KOIH t'K PORTLAND. Ore.. Aug. 16 yJP But ler: lirm; cube: extras 37c; stano arda. 36c; prime firsts, 36c; flrsis, 32c. j Creamery price; prints 3c over cube sinnaaras. KkK1: ateady; prices to mailers: fresh extras. 21 c atandards, 34c; fresh medium 2Jc. Prices to wholesalers Z. iund price to retailers .-viiiB. iirsa), inw iiiiik. n yvr iriui 2J30J 40 cwt. Delivered Portland. leiefl l per cent; grade o mux a oo. Butterfat delivered In Portland 37c. Poultry: steady; (buying prices) alive heavy hens over 4',lbs. 20': medium hens 3n!j lbs. 16c; Hunt hens He; broilers, l'j-ja'j lbs. Leg horns 17c; colored aoc; pekin ducks 4 lbs. and over 20 22c; old 15c; col ored ducks lie. Country meats: steady; (buying prices, choice veal. IGc; pork, M 'j . 10c: choice lambs. iftnlDc; mutton. 57c. Onions: steady; new California fl .Mw. 00. Potato: atrndy: Oems No. 1 .graded $J25T. W-60. New potatoes Wool: steady: Eastern Oregon 14 ' 18c lb. Valley 20c. Mohair: long 'staple. 21c lb. Kid 26c lb. Hay: steady: (wholesale buy ins i prices, delivered Portland I Eastern I Oregon timothy 22 50 $33 00; do valley $19 00-. $10 SO: alfalfa. HOW, ''JO 00. clover $100; oat hay $16 00; straw $7 0O($8.0O ton: selling prices al.00 $2 00 more. Sl (1AK M I I.OI R PORTLAND. Aug 18 ($1 Sugar: ateady; tsaiked baais) cane, fruit or OF TIIE DAY ijt .'j Jne WHEAT IHtll 1-OW ar.v, Close JS6'-j .1)0 A, 4)7 4 j berry 4.80 per cwt. Beet sugar 4.60 LWl. "our: steady; (city delivery prices ifamuy patents. 49s 96.40; whole wheat '49s W-50; graham 49a $550; bakers' ; hard wheat 98s 6.20. bakers' blue- LOCAL MAKKKTH Poultry Spring 20ea 30c lb. Heavy hens 30c lb. Light hens 26c lb. Flour Hard Federation $1.69 per 49 Jb. $6.60 bbl. Soft wheat $5.80 bbl. Hard Federation $1.7fl per 49 lb. sack. LA GRANDE BET AIL MARKLTS Sugar 100 lb. sack $6.10. Vegetables Netted Gem Potatoes $1.50 sack. 3c lb. Parsley 5c bunch. Cabbage 3c lb. Lettuce 2 for 25c. Yellow onions 3c lb. Green peas 10c lb., 3 for 25c. Carrots 5c bunch. Cucumbers 10c. Field cucumbers 5c. Green onions 5c. Cauliflower 15c lb. Egg plant 18c lb. Celery 15c. Turnips 5c lb. , String beans 3 lbs. for 26c. ' Green peppers 35c. 1 . Radishes 5c bunch; 3 for 10c. Tomatoes 3 lbs. for 25c. Dairy ... Butter, creamery 43c lb., 2 lbs. 85c. Eggs 25c doz. - j-.. : . Cheese 35c lb. " Honey Comb. 25c a square. Fruits Black berries (2 25. . Bananas 3 lbs. 25c. - ; Apples $2.00 a box. Loganberries 13.50. Watermelons 3c lb. Casaba 4c lb. Raspberries 12 25. Lemons 60c doz. Oranges 60 $1.00 doz. Meats and Fish Beef boll 10c 4 18c lb. Chops and steaks 22c a 30c. FIND IT HERE Copy for this Column most be In by 9 a, m.- . f) CEXT SPECIALS : v See what 98c . will purchase this weeX at Richardson's Art and Gift Shop. Wonderful, i values 1n China and glassware. Values up to $6.00. will be featured In the 98c special window this week at Richardson's Art and Gilt Shop. New items will be addea each day so you will be aure to find pieces that you like. 8-lt-tf. . . A NEW llRA -'Ju This Is just what you have been waiting for. A xeaA ice bucket with silver handle and-silver tongs, and fitted with a cover so that it can be used for a copkle Jar when-it is not needed for Ice. See Uu latest crea tion in beautiful glassware, on spe cial price this week for $1.69 complete at Richardson's Art and Gift Shop. . , y , - r - 8-18-tf. HciasiltciUiut, pleating, button holes, etc Norton's KlddJc Shop. Adv. FOR YOl K CAR Have your windshield or side glasses fitted at Richardson's Art ana Gift Shop. Prompt service, fine glass and right prices. 8-11-tl AN IDEAL GIFT One of the new cut glass combina tion Ice Buckets and cookie jars which are now on special sale at Richardson's Art and Gift Shop. Eve none enjoys both an Ice bucket and a cookie jar. You will enjoy oik. of these. Assorted colors and designs for your selection.- Special this week (or $1.69. 8-18-t i. SWIM AT COVE POOL "The Fountain of Youth." Com plete change of clwir, spark lluf warm mineral water every 7 hours. 6-25-lm HEAt'TIPl L PICTI RES Of the Wallowa Lake and Eastern Oregon Scenery, hand tinted and beautifully framed in all sizes and prices' will be found at Richardson's Art and Gilt Shop. They make ideal gifts to send to friends and loved ones in the east. Richardson The Art Man" specializes in all kinds of pic ture work. 8-11-tf. EVERY II AY New things are arriving for the coming holidays at Richardson's Art and Gift Shop. You will enjoy see ing tne latest creations in art and gift lines. You are Invited to visit the shop when over town. 8-18-t f. CALL FOR BIOS STREET IMPROVEMENT Sealed bids wilt be received by the City Commission of the City of La urande. union County, Oregon. lor the construction of the Improvement in Improvement District No. 192, within the City of La Grande, Ore gon, according to the plans and specifications for the said improve ment district now on tile in the of fice of the City Recorder of the said city. A deposit of Fire ($5.00. Dollars will be required for plans and speci fications, which amount will be re funded if bidder Is unsuccessful and returns plans and specifications to this office. Bids will be received to the hour of 7 30 p. m. Wednesday , August 20th, 1130. and must be accompanied by a certified check, or bidders bond In tne sum of ten per cent of the amount bid as a guarantee of the acceptance and completion of contract if award ed. Check will be returned to unsuc cessful bidders. All bonds In connection with this work are required to be secured through resident agents and no bond will be accepted unless written by a resident of the CUT of La Grande. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of the Commission August 6th. 1930. J. E. STEARNS, Recoraer. 8-8-10 t. ! st Girls' School Hose Stockings and 78 Socks . . . mercerized and rayon plated numbers . . . plain colors and fancy patterns. Pair 25c All Rayon or Rayon Plated Stockings and 78 Socks in novelty patterns and plain col ors. Sizes for school 3qc girls. Pair..., Back to School in Cotton Dresses Adorable styles in fresh cot ton print that will wash and wear. Some of them in size 7 to 10 have bloomers to match . . . others in size 7 to 14 arc without bloomers. Underwear Sor Girls Bloomers, panties and vests in tail ored and trimmed rayon styles. Your choice, each 2SC 108 Depot Street is rvi? From Kindergarf tiers to Collegians We can please them all! . Combinations of Rayon for Girls Tailored one-piece undergar ment in dron seat style..- Sizes 2 to 10 come in built-up shoul der style and sizes . 98c 02 to 16 hi ye bod ice top. , , Buy Here E And Save Giving you your money's -worth' has al ways been our stock in trade. The opening of the Fall season brings even Greater Values and Bigger Savings than formerly. Raw material prices are lower manufac turers' prices are lower our prices are lower. Here's where your dollar goes farthest! , 'Peni-Lad' Boys9 Hose Wanted Quality Thriftily Priced Each price represents the most that can be bought in hose fash ioned for service and appear ance. The colors are cheerfully modern and the patterns smartly youthful S9c 493 Ready for School ! Students' Suits SIL4-7S $316.75 Young fellows who insist on style parents who are looking for qual ityboth will be well satisfied with these suits we are showing. Come in now and investigate! Boys5 Shirts Choice Fabrics and Smart Patterns ; 98c 2" Junior Suits for Boys Excellent suits for boys who are be ginning to grow up. Single breasted coat with vest and straight knee pants, or golf knickers. Several colors in ancy striues and novelty weaves. School Sweaters for Boys Gay patterns . . . high qual ity . . . gain importance for these deftly styled sweaters for boys from 8 to 16 years. Many in plain colors with harmonizing trim. La ; Rayon Shirts and Shorts For Young Men and Boys 49e Per Garment Coogan Caps A youthful edition of an older bov's cap cut from fine wool laoncs and styled to wear. 9c Boys School Ties Smart : Four-in-hands 25c 49c Youthful Bows ,1a bright colors and a wide as cortmcnt ol patterns. r- 0 Inc. Grande; Oregon w U.;;eX.;ktA AU Wool r
