Corn Surges as US Food Admin Boosts Wheat Substitutes
Chicago market reports a sharp 7% lift in corn with May and July futures rising amid US Food Administration plans to purchase corn flour and substitutes for liberated European countries. Oats and provisions follow, while prices hit new highs before profit-taking and renewed demand. Shipments, car lots, and weekly receipts show movement across wheat corn and oats with strong turnout in futures and cash markets.
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Chicago
United States Food Administration
Europe
United States
Long Commission Co
Dante Ddl
Northern Car Lota
Minneapolis
Duluth
Winnipeg
M. Oe
Local Market Prices for Hay Grain and Livestock
Knollenberg Milling Company quotes prices for wheat, hay, corn, oats and fodder. Includes hogs, poultry, eggs, seeds, oils, mill products, hides, wool and other commodities with varied unit prices. Records show ranges by grade and weight across multiple items.
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Knolenberg Milling Company
Anck Brothers
C. I. Bishop Co
Miller & Arthur Co
Stock Market Mixed as Steels Lead Broad Gains
New York April 3 Stock trading cooled after several weeks of gains with steels and equipment rising modestly while shippings oils copper and distilling issues drew stronger interest with 1 to 4 point advances. American Woolen Barrett and other firms stayed firm to strong as motors lagged under pressure. Total volume about 865000 shares with par value trading around 15 million.
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New York
Stock Exchange
United States Steel
American Woolen, Hide and Leather
Barrett Company
Motors
Furberty
Goa
Grain Markets Report Shows Mixed US Prices
Chicago reports mixed commodity prices with No 3 and No 4 corn and wheat bids around $1.60 to $1.70, while Chicago notes nominal gains in yellow corn and white wheat. Kansas City shows higher bids for No 2 hard red winter wheat and No 2 soft white oats, with Minneapolis and New York markets indicating firm or rising spot prices for corn oats and wheat.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Gutgar Sty
Kanara Cits
Kansas City
I.etelies
Minneapolia
Minneapolis
Northern
New York
Horses and Mules East South Sales March 3
Horses improved and stronger with Market steady. Farm mares of southern type offered at 3254 160 and up with prices around 110. Medium southern horses and cheap lots listed at 30 to 50. Mules retailing at 46% to 19% hands with quotes from 80 to 735. Prices reflect current season demand and quality levels.
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East
Mastern Chinks
TK Handy Sibu TsOl
Timothy hay and straw prices and market notes old data
The market report shows Timothy hay prices steady with strong buying interest for all sound grades. Listings include No. 1 Timothy at 36 dollars per unit, No. 2 at 24 to 31, clover hay and alfalfa notes, prairie hay values, and straw priced around 7.40. Also mentions New York money rates and government bond activity with various bond quotes and dates.
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ST. Lois
Timothy Tay
Timothy
Nod
Town Prairie
Livestock Market Reports From Multiple U.S. Cities April 3
A compilation of livestock quotes from Cheago St Louis Indianapolis Kansas City and more on April 3 shows receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs in several markets trade near 20 to 21 per cwt while cattle and sheep buyers push steady to higher bids for prime steers cows and lambs. Stronger hog and calf prices appear in some cities with varying farm and feeder values across regions.
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Chicago
Cheago
Toesuay
St. Lotte
ST. Vovib
Indianapolis
Kansan
Wansas
Rye and Barley Prices In Chicago Report Distorted
Grain market note shows mixed and unclear prices for rye and barley in Chicago with broken names and figures. The fragmentary text mentions rye, barley, oats, and barley categories, suggesting price signals but lacks coherent data.
Seed Market Report From Toledo Seed Prices List
Seed market notes from Toledo dated April 3 show Clover seed at 8 dollars for April 25 and October contracts. Alsike prime priced at 24 dollars, Timothy prime cash and other items with varied quoted prices.
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Toledo
His
Alsike
Timothy
Hee Fouts
Pittsfield Notes On Local Moves And Events
Perry Allen relocates his insurance office to the Strauss building’s north side of the square while Harry English will open a dry goods store in the Lowell building next month. Watson members confer waters degree upon Hubert Thomas and A. H. Schimmel at a Monday meeting. Levee and Drainage district commissioners conduct business in Pittsfield, and Willison Schmoltdt buys a new automobile through Thomas A. Hoyle. A Shiloh reunion plans involve a special steamer from St. Louis. Mrs. Ray Atwood may undergo surgery in Quincy. Fire crews fight a Depot street blaze with a chemical engine, likely saving a large home. Mrs. Alex Gillespie hosts Wenman’s Christian Temperance Union, and town meeting approves annual tax levies with no election. Grover Mink’s school trustee term ends without voting. Mr. and Mrs. Willitta Ditton of South Bend visit locally.
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Perry Allen
Lowell Bullline
Othe
Strauss Beidman
Hiarry English
Lowell
Pittsfield
Hubert Thomas
A. H. Schimmel
Board of Commissioners
Snn
Sland Levees and Drainage District
Thefe
Willison Sehmoldt Wit
Thomas Aa. Hoyle
Harry H. White
Thomas N. Hall
Robert Hunter
Battle Field
Shiloh
St. Louis
Mississippi
Ohio
Tennessee
Ray Atwood
Quincy
Pakoorth
M. W. Farrando
Depot Street
Alex Gillespie
Wenman's Christian Temperance Union
Townsand Road
Grover Mink
Willitta Ditton
South Bend
Dadan Dillomw
Thas City
Local notes and a military tokens ruling
A mix of social items from farms and visits in Nebraska and Kansas plus a Washington dispatch. Names include Charl Thompson, Edward Wenstein, Martha Elliott, Mrs PLA Dissler, Yones Winger, Norman Bradfield, John Elviatt, Helen Wells, Mesifford Pocket, Will Royer, Charlie Millett. A Baker directive bars gold and silver wound and service chevrons from active duty uniforms, exempting discharged soldiers.
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Charl S A. Thopson
Edward Vwenstein
Martha Elliott
Nebraska
Mas
Law Waters
Phat
Buerts
Pfarrier
Yones Winger
Liberty
Norman Bradfield
Near Payson
John Elviatt
Helen Wells
Mesifford
Kellerville
Adiunus
Will Royer
Quincy
Charlie Millett
Plainville
Washington
Baker
Orders From France Sail for Home Front Units
Washington reports the complete artillery brigade of the twenty sixth division and the 102nd infantry along with elements of the 103rd infantry and 101st machine gun battalion are sailing from France on transports Mongolia Agamemnon and Duca D Aosta. Returns include units for Boston New York Genoa and Brest, with various hospital and support detachments designated for early home. A separate carrier stream brings 10 238 troops of the 83rd division and other units to New York. ships Orizaba and Ulua carry additional troops and base hospital detachments from Brest and St Nazaire.
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Washington
France
New England National Guard
102Nd Infantry
103Rd Infantry
101St
War Department
Mongolia
Agamemnon
Boston
332Nd
Genoa
Duca D’aosta
101St Field Artillery
K. T. Luckenbach
Brest
New York
62Nd Pioneer Infantry
West Grove
West Galoe
Elinor
Bate
83Rh
National Army
Michigan
Wisconsin
Leviathan
Camp Grant
Liberator
St. Nazaire
Infnstry
Sf Casuals
Georgia
Sth
828Th Field Artillery
Ulua
Orizaba
Camp Bowie
Dodge
Punston
Standard Bearers Meeting and Local Notices
The Standard Bearers of the AL EF church met Saturday afternoon with Eliga and Ethel Sykes. Libertias sold his farm to J Rinna and will have a public sale in late April. Beverly Red Cross to serve the luped. Clyde dull and family of GriggsVille were Beverly Visitors Sunday. Wim Test moved to Sir Moore's farm north of town. Nex Carlock and son visited Mrs. Marton Sykes Sunday. Kreta Louise, daughter of Frank Hinehee, died from brain fever. General services held at the Christian church Monday with Hew Pinkston officiating. Mr and Mrs Frank Munk and daughter Margaret visited O. Haverid Sunday. Sykes of Kaylis listed as Beverry.
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Ehurch
Eliga
Ethel Sykes
Libertias
Son
Marton Sykes
Kreta Louise
Dugiter
Prank Hinehee
Christian Church
Hew Pinkston
Mere
Frank Munk
Margaret
Wim. Punk
O. Haverid
RL OH. Sykes
Kaylis
Beverry
Neutrone Prescription Promises Relieve Rheumatism
Advertisement urges rheumatic sufferers to buy Neutrone Prescription at Owl drug store and other druggists. Claims quick relief within 24 hours and years of regained mobility after faithful use for a couple of weeks, with thousands of cured cases and a shake-free claim of weather independence.
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Owl Drug Store
Salts Hot Water Clears Simply Skin Pimples
A 1900s style ad explains toxins from bowels and kidneys causing skin eruptions. It recommends four ounces of Rad Salts in hot water each morning for a week to prevent toxin build up, stimulate kidneys, and clear pimples. Jad Salts, from grape acid and lemon juice with lithia, is touted as inexpensive and harmless.
Bolshevik withdrawal in Pinga area exposed by cable
A Bolshevik wireless message from London reports troop withdrawals in the Pinga sector under allied pressure for about seven miles on March 29. It also states that allied attacks at Ust Poga on March 30 were repulsed.
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London
Pinga
Ust Poga
Germans Deport Gold in Brussels Collateral Move
Paris dispatch reports on April 2 that Germany deposited 45 million dollars in gold with the Belgian National Bank in Brussels. The funds are pledged as collateral for payment of foodstuffs.
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Paris
Brussels
Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
Claiming to treat kidney and bladder troubles, gravel diabetes rheumatism and related pains for men women and children. Offers mail order for $1.25 with testimonials and two months’ supply. Dr BD W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis MO listed as seller.
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Texas Wonder
W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis
Bry
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Ektrais
Olei Gola
Cubreit
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Dave Gud
Dieocedt
Pochtey
Uae
Thane
New York Coffee
Neaw Yn
Spat Cortege
Cauiet
To's. Santos
T. i
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Fu Monde Atchison
Erie
Paty
Ita
Lehigh
Nor Pac
Penn
Peoples Gas
Rock Island
Ro Pac
Tols
Stidebaker
Prion Pac Ag Peu
Y2s US
Steel
Willy Over
Agiteur
New York Money
Ayr
Taberty Bend
Ma's Mog
Janes E. Bennett & CO
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
Hampshire Street
Marley $Los
Grain Commission Merchants
Pittsfield, III
Adams, Ill
Whig
P. N. Bunny
J. F. Kelly
Russell Waters
Herbert
Harry Teast
Harry Tilayes
W. Hayes
Glenna
J. Kelly
James Buffington
Quincey
Floyd
Canton
G. A. Skendricks
Barry
Rev
Losh
Grace M. FB. Church
MS. FB
Beverly
Arsa, III
Bertha Allen
Clarence Bollman
Carthage
Lelia (Williams) Helfrich
Mr. Nelson
Lima
Mary Ralph
J. T. Rudden
Thelma
Louisa Klines
Ben Nickels
Keppner
Ursa
Mendow
Soldiers’ and Sailors
C. BE. Endeavor Treasury
Tom BR. Smith
Nell
Hannibal
Arthur Bittleston
Herman Stockhecke
Frank
Fred Flack
Jennings Thudson
Mendon
Alex Bradford
Prom
GG Stickney
Loraine
Burma
Beverly, Ill
Calso
J. H. Waldron
Spee Dist
State of Ohio
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleagon
Germany
Texas
Blatchford’s Milk
Blatchford
Knollenberg
Knollenberg Milling
York
Quincy, Ill
Igo
Fac
Tory
Clough-Reihm Battery
Clough-Reihm Co
Macomb
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