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About East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 18, 1920)
I ACS SIXTEEN SATURDAY EVENING, rECET.irr5 18, 1020. DAILY MARKET NEWS, LOCAL AND GENERAL Including Pendleton Prices and Associated Press Reports about na expected, and so. maO Uitle impression. v . Sign that a bl elevator intercut ilind switched to the bull aide helped Ho Htrciilthcn the corn mnrkot, Oals followed corn. Provisions rose with grain and nogs. '.mernl livestock Trade .Nominal at Vm-hangcd prlcrit Only one load of livestock was re ported In the North Portland yards' IVId.iy. General trade conditions were m a. nominal basis with no price rhntiRcn Indicated, In 1 tie hns; alleys there was a mere handful of supplies. In fast not suffi cient to establish any rt of price. In- i Ulcntlonn were of a steady tone at for- iCull lambs Medium liRht calVes .... S.OrtjT 10.00 Choice feeders .... 6.5) 7.25 Fair to Rood feeders ... . 5.T5W .75 No sheep arrived for the . Friday trade at North Portland and prices were continued unchanged. Demand appears steady. General sheep and lamb range: East of mountain lambs $ 7.00 fi 8.00 illametto valley lambs nior values. general hog market range Prime mixed t s.Bnfi 10.S5 Smooth heavy 9.25 If 9.75 TUmf-h heavy 7.00 51 8.33 Fat pigs ., 8.50 it 9.85 Peedcr plRs 7.ft0 .00 There was aio a steady tone with nominal marketing in the cattle divi sion of North Portland yards Friday. All prices were stationary. General cattle market range Choice steers J 8.50$ S.75 flood to choice steers Medium to good steers , , Fair to g-ood steers Common to fair steers. . . Choice cows and heifers Good to choice cows and heifers Medium to good cows and heifers Fair to medium cows and heifers Common cows, heifers . . fanners Hulls Choice dairy calves Heavy calves . . llert light calves 8.00 5 8.50 7.50 7.00 8 ' 6.00 6.50 ip 1'Veder lambs . , . Yearlings ...... Wethers Ewes 6.00 d 6.00 ((S 5.00 r,n 5.00 't? 5.00 W 1.00 7.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 6.00 4.00 Speculative, Issues Singled thit for Vnrtlior Deflations, NEW YORK, Dee, 18. Speculative issues of the more vulnerable class were singled out for further pries do nation in the stock market Friday. their weakness being attended by de velopments which stressed with in creased force the prevailing reaction in trade and industry. Foremost among these stocks were those comprising tho sugar group, in 8.00 7.60 7.00 7.00. which gross, losses ot two to eight i point were precipitated by the pass 6.00 if 7.00 jlng of the common and preferred dlvi j dends in Santa Cecilia and other de 5.5C0 6.00jclines in the Quoted price of the re filled product. , ' 5.00 5.50 j Heaviness accompanied the trading 4.00 5.00 ,in coppers, independent steels, except 2.50 S.SOjing Crucible, and several of the oils, 6.00 6.00 (shippings, utilities And textiles as well 1..VV41 is.vv as miscellaneous shares of the type 6.00 7.50 represented by Bears, Roebuck, rumor lO.OOff 11.00 associating these and affiliated Issues 'with prospective dividend revision or suspension. Average price were lowest in the final dealings on the relative firmness of cull money, which ruled throughout the session at 7 per cent. Sales 675, 000 shares. ... Foreign exchange offered the one in teresting feature of the day, the Brit ish rate rising to highest quotations in almost three months on buying of sterling bills for year's end adjustment of payments in London. x The reported investment demand for bonds fell away, with consequent easing of prices for most donpstic is sues, including the liberty group, To tal sales, par valuei 823,8875,000. Old U, S. bonds unchanged on call. HMS4HI A IW-lflo Gift Afvordins to statistics, about Ninety Per cent of Uio schoolboys die comparatively poor. Whew do you desire your boy to be? In the 90 per cent class or with Uie TEX per cent who bavo learn ed the li-rtMou of UirJt in their youthful rears? Teach tliern Uie value of Dimes now and they will know how to take care of Dollars in later years. A Home Savings Bank and a Savings Account are conceded most practical for teaching thrift and , economy. These banks and accounts to nuke ideal Christmas Hfts can now be had at this bank at a cost within reach of everybody. TkeAinencariliational Bank Pendlen. Oregon. "Strongest Sank in Gastrn Oregon" Export ltuvhig vs Wheat and Corn llooMts Iriccs. CHICAGO, Deo, 18. Big export buying of both wheat and corn dltl a good deal Friday to lift the value ot all grain and ot provisions as well. Wheat closed strong. 5 1-2 to 6 l-2c net higher with MarerfT.64Tbl.64 1-2 and May 1.58 to 1.58 1-2. Corn gained 1 3-4 to 3 3-8; oats 1 to 1 S-8 and provisions 12 to 40c. Tho wheat market was on the up grade throughout practically the en tire session. Foreign purchasing was said to total 2,000,000 bushels of wheat in addittoil'to 3,000,000 the pre vious day and it was said that Den mark alone has taken 1,000,000 bush els of corn recently, with liberal sales to Holland also. The fact that ster-'t ling exchange had, moved ua-rapldly of . late was lilfewise a bullish factor and so too" was knowledge of steps be ing taken in "AVashington looking to ward an emergency tarirf on wheat and other agricultural products. Be sides due attention was given to dis patches saying the governor of North Dakota had denied reports that he would request farmers to sell 25 per cent of their Wheat. Government fig ures on the acreage and condition of winter wheat and rye proved to be In-nmiids for Wool Less . , " This week Thau Last ' BOSTON, Dee. 18. The Commercial Bulletin today says: "The demand for wool has been loss keen this week than last, when a sub stantial turnover was made, Invoking chiefly medium wool at low prices, since which there has been lltle change ia values,. . .. . . . "The sale of overcoating In New York this week has been the event ot chief Importance In the goods markets, prices for these overcoatings being about 60 to 65 per cent on the average below prices named in January last." Scoured basis: . 1 Texas Fine 112 months 75c; fine 8 months ts?t0.' California Northern 78 80; mid dle county 75c; southern 65. Oregon Eastern No. 1 staple 80c; eastern clothing 60 65c; valley No. 1, 65., . ... . -.. . '- Territory Fine staple choice 80 Soe; half blood combing 65 Iff 70; 8-8 blood combing 5055; quarter blood combing 4045; fine clothing 65; fine medium clothing 60 55. Pulled basis: i Delaine 85c; AA 73c; A supers 50 Si 60. . ... Mohairs Best combing 30 32; best carding 25 27c , v pain's! TCIIClaaW Liniment -stops the aches that follow exposure SUDDEN changes of weather or exposure to cold and wet, start rheumatic twinges and make your "bones ache." Sloan's Liniment brings warmth, comfort and quick relief to lame back, stiff joints, .- sprains, strains, soreness. ' Penetrates without rubbing. All druprrrists 35c, 70c, $1.40, Cattle and Hogs Continue , . Wenik at Seattle Yards. , SEATTLE, Dec. 18. Hogs Re ceipts none. Weak. Prime 10.25 10.75; smooth heaves K.25W 10.25; rough .heavies 7.257.75; pigs 8.50 10. Cattle Becelots 110. Weak. Prime 7.O08.00;. common to good 5.00 6.50; common to good 3.50 5.00; bulls 4.00&5.50; calves 6.00613. New York Butter Firmer and Uggs Steadier. ' NEW YORK, Dec. IS. (A. P.) Butter firmer; creamery higher than extras 65 1-2 56; extras 55; firsts 43 53 1-2. . ' - Eggs steaaler; fresh gathered extras firsts 75; firsts unchanged. Cheese Irregular, unchanged. A V... f-7 a) New Prices on Furniture Gifts FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY kS 124-28 E. Webb tT f3 r""" 1 IWw??' And furniture is now recognized as occupying a place in the very front rank among things suitable for Christmas giving! Few articles are as beautiful, none are more "use--" ful or practical, and what else will give such genuine joy and so many years of pleasant memory to the recipient. Right now our great store is ready with gift furniture. In the section on the main floor of our store, which we have set aside for the display of hundreds of-the most suitable and practical gifts of furniture, you will find scores of suggestions as to what to give any member of the family. This display includes'gifts selling at prices rang ing from $2.50 to $50.00. Ask to see our Piano Lamps and Smoking Stands. They are both ideal gifts. Reed Sewing Baskets in old ivory Enamel, Shellac and brown finishes. ' Cruikshank & Hampton "QUALITY COUNTS" i ; Phone 548 Signs of Betterment tat . 1 Business More Distinct NEW YORK, Dec. 18. Dunn's to day says: The signs of betterment in business, if outnumbered by the unsatisfactory features, are becoming more distinct. A. change is Been in certain primary textile branches where the movement Is freer, and some buyers in the leath er trade are showing renewed interest. Whether the indications of improve ment mark a definite turning point in the lines affected Is not clear at the moment but-the symptoms ar en couraging. ' ' ' That a solid basts for recovery ex ists is a conviction strengthened by the week's crop estimates, disclosing V'it'iMiH"1 abwh.dapt .harvests' and tho powerful banking resources and better transportation facilities are Important constructive factors. Weekly bauK clearings 87,895,156,43 V . Cattle Steady to Lower; Sliecp Nominal, Lambs Strong. KANSAS CITY .Mo Dee. is. cat tle 460; killing cattle and calves most- tv steadv: a few bids unevenly slow; atbeKe'rs sSSTfeederV dull;' some 'sales SheeD.1600;'-fat classes nomuiai; feeing lambs 'strong; arly top 8.60. , Seattle Wheat Prtecs ' V'v . SEATTLE Dec. 18: White,' .hard, white, soft white, and ' hard winter, $1.60;. white club, Jl',61; red winter, 11.58; northern spring, 81.55; red Walla, 81.57; Big Bend blueBtem, J1.65. December Wheat Boosted to $1.88 at Winnipeg-. WINNIPEG, Dec 18. Wheat cember, $1.88; May. $1.77 7-8. ' -De- For Christmas Egg CjlftS DON'T FORGET THE ;, . FLORIST Just what you want PRETTY PLANTS . Full of Bloom FRESH FLOWERS : In Variety PALMS " ; FERNS . FERN DISHES - " HOLLY HOLLY WREATHS BASKETS De Luxe in large assortment of newest designs and ori ginal models. 'SEE THESE AT- Forshaw's KMihK IILHO. . , KOaltliblied 'iQ Years U. Court bt. "n Evenings j:vr...r..y(..vr..v.. HURCH E S 1 ' Announcements ror this depart, ment must bb submitted to the Kast Orexoninn not later than Friday evening In order to be a. ored of publlcaUon on Saturday, First Sf. I- Church Corner East Webb and Johnson streetB, John H. Secor,' minister. Morning services Sunday school, 10 a. m. Morning sermon, 11 a. m.. subject, "As It Was Written." A Christmas sermon on the character and work of the Christ. Evening services Epworth League, 6:80 p. m., topic, "The Spirit of Gen erosity." Leader, Marjory Payne. Evening sermon, 7:30 p. m., subject, "The Christmas Story." ( Wednesday evening 7:30 o'clock, "Our mid-week." Subject, . "Christ mas." A fine program, live social time and refreshments. Come by all means. First Christian Church . Robert Lee Bussabarger, .minister. Residence 104 Jackson Btroet, phone 565. " . "The Passing Year A Christmas Meditation.'' will be lie theme of the sermon Sunday morsfng at the First Christian chureh. "Watchman, What of the Night?" is the subject of the discourse at 7:30 p. m. Other services for the day will be as follows: 9:45 a. m., Bible school, II. II. De Hart, Supt. 6;30 p. m.. Christian Endeavor, Jab In Vaught, President.' The 1921 church budget will be pre sented to the congregation at the 11 a. m. service, Sunday. The E, M. C. will be - made Sunday afternoon. A full attendance is urged. Splondid r.iuslo and inspirational singing by the church choir and male quartet are special features In store for all who visit the church with the friendly spirit. Presbyterian Church Corner Collego and Alta streets. G, X,. Clarke, pastor, residence 506 East Alfa, phone 621. Sabbath School, 10:00 a. m., A. C. Funk. Sunt. 11:00 a. m. sermon, "Our Pilgrim Heritage." 6:45 p. m., C. E, Dcvotioals. Topic, "The Spirit of Gen erosity." Ref. 11 Cor. 9; 6-15. Lead ers, Fred Peebler and Archie Twit chell. 7:30 p. m., Christmas praise service as follows: Voluntary Mrs. McLean. Hymn 71. " Scripture lesson .Luke 2. Anthem, "Break Forth Into Joy" Simper. Solo, "Jesus of Nazareth," Gounod Mrs. B, W. Hatch. ' , .-, Prayer. Solo and chori's, "Silent Night," Hayden, Miss Wllma Wado and choir. Offertory Solo, "The Angels Song". Stickles Mr. Clyde Phillips. Hymn 76. " Quartette, "Birthday of a King," Neidllnger. Address, "Christmas . Thoughts" pastor,''...- . Noe! Adams Mrs. F. Bepnion and choir. i : Hymn 73 (1, 2, 3). Benediction. A cordial welcome to all. Christian Science. First Church of Christ, Scientist, holds services at 813 1-2 Main street. (First stairway north of the Inland Empire Bank.) Sunday services are at 11 a. m. and at 8 p. m. The sub ject of the lesson-sermon for Sunday, December 19th, Is, ''Is the Universe Including Man, Evolved by Atonic Force?" Sunday school starts at 10 a. m. A Wednesday evening meeting which includes testimonials of healing, is. held at 8 o'clock. The reading room which is maintained at the same address is open to the public dally from' 9 a. m. to 9 p. m., where the Bible. and .authorized Christian Sci ence literature" may be read,' borrow ed or purchased. Salvation Army. Salvation Army Hall, 208 East AHa street. Sunday services: Holiness meeting. 11 a. m.; Sunday school, 1:30; salvation meeting, 830. AVeek day meetings: Tuesday, Thursday, Satur day,' 8 p .m. Friday, Bible study, led by Brother Mayfleld, 7:35. Tou are welcome to all of these meetings, bring your families and friends to the Army. Captain Jennie Conrad, Lieut. Mable Langdon, officers In charge. ' 515 Baptist Chorch W. H. Cox pastor, residence Bush street, phone 1167. Sunday mornings-Sunday school Mr. F. M. Riley, Supt., 9:50. Each student young and old is to bring his or her 'offering for the suffering children of Armenia. Preaching service 11:00 a, m.,' subject "The Power of the cross.' Sunday night B. Y. P. U., Mr. C. Daly, President, 6:30, not a dull mo ment from flrtt to lastj Come and bring your chum. Preaching service 7:30, subject, "Can a Bltnd Man See. Special music and singing. Sermon good. At the morning preaching ser vice the pastor will have a sermonette for the children. Come and bring your children. Come and find a church with a welcome like hone Seventh Day Adventists. Meet every Saturday In room 13, at 309 E. Court street, Just over the Rub ber Supply Store. Sabbath school at 10 a. m. 'Strangers welcome. Hood's Sarsaparilla Makes Food Taste Good creates an appetite, aids digestion, purines the blood, and thus relieves scrofula, catarrh, tho pains and aches of rheumatism and rivet strength to the whole system. Nearly 50 years' phenomenal sales tell the story of the great merit and success of Hood's Sursaparilla. It Ir'uat the medicine you need now. '&4'S iOs lc'jj u.UUZUC ..... . , f i.t, ,!, Fruit Cake Special JBxtra Fine Fruit Cake, Rich With Raisins, Cur-' rants, Nuts and Peels, at the Low Price of 'ky.;;75cPER pound M New Crop Navel Oranges, sweet, juicy and well ; colored, large sizes, dozen. . . . . . . 60c and 70c : peanuts, .... 40 40o Mixed Nuts, these pre all new crop end contain Pound'..- ,,',,;,,;.,.. i:tia Fancy Golden DaU pound .... . ., . .'; ; t. . . ;V ,i Christmas Cnmlyi lmno selection to flioow fitim, 1 per pound . . ioc to OOe Vlg Cluster JUIslns, Candled Fruit, Plum and i'ig; Puddhig, Mince Meut, et-., at correct lrlccs. The Sanitary Grocery 221 East ; Court Street, . ... 1 j ,' The Most in Value . The Best in Quality Phone 871. : ; ' ' Flour ' ' . ' ' . . , 'i Do $oa want money? If so, exxme In sod seo as. Wo are prepared to negotiate loans on wheat land lying nortli or rast of Pondletoit. live "rears to pay, nd a very reasonable rate of internet. - ' We represent the VERMONT IOAX A TnCST; COMPANY of Spokane, and will (rive rou prompt service, ' '''. SUB VB ABOUT A LOAN NOW .' Sno & Dayton WE SELL hAXV '.. , 117 East Court St. ' Ilipne 1071 REAL ESTATE FARM LOANS ' INSl'ICANCK THE MORE CAREFUL YOU ARE TO BUY THE BEST COAL, THE MOKE CERTAIN YOU WILL BE TO BUY ' IT- j Phone 178 $0 SMYTHE-LONERGAH CO .. Quality Quality Sirirics Stop ; Look Listen : BIG CARNIVAL! WHERE AT? Athena, Oregon .Who is Giving It? ATHENA CIVIC CLUB. . . w .t ,i . y At the Opera House; Saturday, Dec. 18 ; BIG SIDE SHOWS AND GAMES OF , ''.I ALL KINDS., - ; See Zauzo sthe wonderful Fortune teller, the onderful Man aler and and Big Art Gallery. . j.r Evcryhwly Come. HaVte a Bij. Time. .i uv -t V. . I mt unam n i '-. 1 ' ' .(- ' t-.t