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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1919

Page

3

Corn Soars to Record High in May Futures Amid Political Crisis

Chicago market reports May corn rising to 1.71 per bushel, a new peak for futures, driven by a political crisis in Surops. Oats and provisions slightly retreat or hold, with mixed closing quotes. Comparative quotations show May, July and Sept futures moves and regional car logs in Minneapolis, Duluth, and Winnipeg. Receipts and shipments data for wheat, corn, and oats are listed for Thursday.

Chicago Surops Long Commission Co TOW Gsm Suny , Eee Aeek Northwest Car Lota Minneapolis Duluth Winnipeg

Grain Market Prices Across Several Cities in Late April

Grain markets in Chicago Saint Louis Peoria Minneapolis and Kansas City show mixed gains and varied quotes for wheat corn and oats. Notable figures include Chicago No 3 white at 1.62 to 1.70, St Louis No 2 yellow around 1.70, Peoria No 2 yellow about 1.68, Minneapolis cash wheat around 2.78, and New York spot No 2 yellow corn at 1.84 percent with oats steady.

Chicago N. S Lotiz Louis ST. Louis Peoria Biehers Hinmneapolis Minneapolis Northern Onta Hawewas City Kansas City New York

Markets roundup New York and Chicago brief signals

Markets notes show steady butter creamery receipts in New York with assorted creams and extra quality, along with live poultry firm prices. Chicago reports higher butter, varied egg prices, and a vegetable market update. coffee and sugar futures quoted with spot activity and mixed regional receipts.

New York Chicago

Grain prices in Chicago market report

In Chicago on April 26 rye and barley prices are listed with rye No 3 at 1 79 percent and 1 81 per kilogram while barley shows 1 15 and 1 32 respectively. Timothy and Clover are noted with Timothy at 8 and 16.76 and Clover as normal.

Chicago Barlay Timothy

Market Wrap Up for Corn Oats Provisions and Stocks

Corn prices surged to new highs on fresh buying and bullish articles in the press. May futures faced hedging pressure while July remained relatively firm. Oats weakened after a corn-led rally, and provisions advanced on lard buying with light early offerings. Stocks paused on foreign tensions with chatter of dividend cuts for United States Steel, though Bethlehem’s extra dividend buoyed the steel sector.

General Commission United States Steel Bethlehem Directory

Hay market recap shows steady pricing on city market

Five loads of loose timothy sold for 30 a ton, another at 29, one load of based mixed 30, loose mixed 28, three loads of loose clover at 26, baled mixed 28, four loads of coats 70 per mshel, and baled wheat straw 8. No other market changes reported.

Local Market Prices From Knollenberg Milling Company

Local market quotations list grain hay and straw prices, live stock bids, dairy feed and milling products, with figures for wheat, baled hay, corn, oats, and timothy. Includes hog, cattle, poultry, hides, and general farm goods pricing from Knollenberg Milling and Bolles Rogers.

Frodacta Knollenberg Milling Company Oarn Swift Bollea and Bowers

Seed Market Prices At Toledo In April Trade

Toledos Seed Market lists Clover price at 30 cash for April 26 with prime quality and Oct at 17.98. Alsike prime at 20 cash. Timothy prime old 8.05, new B15 6.15 in April, 96.10 in May, 5.65 in September, 5.46 in October.

Toled Toledo Clover Alsike Timothy

Tim Timothy hay market climbs on April 25

QT. LOSS reports a strong Timothy hay market with continued night offerings and unprecedented demand. Prices rise for No. 1 timothy hay to 40 dollars and standard grades around 83 to 90 dollars, while No. 2 and mixed hay show higher quotes. Alfalfa prices also edge up amid brisk buying.

Timothy Hay Jover Hay Alrie Cho

Stock Market Slips After Bethlehem Iron Plans Cut

New York April 25 The foreign situation halted stock operations Thursday with prices irregular and a heavy close. Bethlehem Steel cut its extra dividend and Greene-Cananea disbursements paused, renewing concerns over steel and copper sectors as United States Steel faltered after a Washington conference adjourned without action. Trading reached 1,250,000 shares and bonds broadened with steady government and rail issues.

New York Stock Exchange Thuray Bethlehem Steel Greene-Cananea United States Steel Washington

Liberty Bands New York April 24 Closing Prices

Liberty band closings report prices for Sly, first and second digits, and fourth and fifth series with percentages and numeric values. Includes first 4434’s US 0.00 and second 44’s 92.40, third 44’s 95.12, and X’s 93.02, reflecting market activity in Liberty Bands, New York.

Liberty Bands New York Liberty Sly

Livestock market report across major cities

Chicago hogs receipts 31,000 with market strong then weak. cattle receipts 14,000 with steers steady and cows lower. Kansas City hogs receipts 6,000 with varied weights. St. Louis hogs receipts 13,900 with prices around 20.20 to 20.85. East St. Louis hogs receipts 12,400 with mixed heavies. Peoria hogs receipts 1,000 with top near 20.90. cattle and lamb receipts and prices noted across all centers.

Chicago Averake Nba St. Louis East St. Louis East &T Kanaan City Kansarb City Peoria Nedhams

Horses and Mules Market Report April 26

In BT LOIS April 26 market shows active demand for horses and mules. Receipts include many outclassed horses with eastern plain and draft types. prices range from 40 to 176 dollars for various Southern and eastern categories, while mules show limited stock and varied hand sizes with prices from 60 to 400 dollars.

Lois

Local Notes From Newark Missouri Church Events and Visits

Newark area notes church services and social visits across nearby towns. Rev Hallie Rice of LaGrange filled a Baptist appointment. Shiloh hosted Rev Ferdie Kitchen cher. families and friends traveled from St Joseph and Quincy. an orphan’s home offering raised 33 dollars. Easter programs and school events highlighted the week. deaths and funeral services marked the community sentiment.

Newark Hallie Rice LaGrange Baptist Church Ferdie Kitchener Shiloh A. D. Glover Harry Steffen Shelbina Clara Sanford St. Joseph Anna Frank Johnston Sheffield Alas M. M. Poor Harry Kelley Knox City Christian Sunday Norman Humphrey Camp Bowie Texas Will Maggie Humphreys Khakh Rev Wallie Rice Philip Hofen Wm. Kelley Elizabeth Morris J. L. Keethter Colonia N. J Morris Mra. Keethter Rey Fathie Rice la Grange Bert Bush Clem Bush Harold Bush Mr. King Quincy R. B. Sanford O. G. Sanford Palmyra Mr. Sanford Presbyterian Church Bethel Sam Chance Ewing J. J. Smith Dug Ratliff Leona Smith Thelma Hendren Lear R. RR. Bourn Newark School Ethel Roseberry Kirksville Leone Holman Carrie Downing Christian Mesmer Germany Fannie A Callaghan Orville Aaron Foster Walter Mia Willie Windrem Carrie Burk Ora Lear Santa Clara Calif Mesmer Peter Mesmer Burlington Towa Mona Martin Burlington S Carrie Birch Aurora

Town Folks Report Health and Illness in Brief

Edith Neall returns home from Blessing hospital greatly improved. Everett Simmons fell ill Monday and was sent home where influenza developed. Mea Niceley returns to Kirksville as her sister’s serious sickness prompts travel. Bowen youths host a gathering for social activity.

Edith Neall Blessing Hoospital Everett Simmons Kirksville Bowen

Burton home bureau meets in town hall with labor saving talk

The Burton unit of the home bureau met at Burton town hall on April 17 with County Advisor Miss Taylor delivering an talk on labor saving devices. The next meeting will be held at Adams on the third Thursday in May. The topic is feed and culling of livestock.

Burton Home Bureau Burton Town Hall Miss Taylor Adams

Woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham remedy for health restoration

Hazelhurst Georgia resident Mrs W C Little reports ten months of use with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saving her from an operation. She suffered from female troubles causing weeks in bed with weakness and pain. The letter endorses the root and herb medicine as a proven health aid for women and invites others to write for guidance.

Hazelhurst Lydia E. Pinkham W. C. Little R.F.D. A. Hazelhurst Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Inside Bath Promises Healthier Life for Men and Women

An unsigned health note extols daily morning use of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims inside sanitation improves complexion boosts energy and wards off ailments, urging readers to buy limestone phosphate to test the remedy.

Bath

Ely's Cream Balm promises instant relief for cold relief

A nostalgic ad touts Ely's Cream Balm as a quick fix for stuffed noses and catarrh. It claims the antiseptic cream clears air passages, soothes inflamed mucous membranes, and provides immediate comfort, urging readers to buy from their druggist.

Ely Ady

Easter Socials and Local Visits Highlight Community Gathering

The community gathered for Easter events and visits across Pleasant Grove and nearby towns. Quincy visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kauffman and Mrs. James R. Gardner visiting relatives and friends in the area. Herbert Wells was reelected school director at the Saturday school election.

Frank Kauffman Quincy Pleasant Grove Will Boyer Albert Boyer Adams James R. Gardner Jas, P. Elliott, Jr Cora Boyer Mabel Jackson Herbert Wells Flora Bennett Liberty John Elliott Tenhaus Elmer W. R. Eliott Alma Page

Tiz Foot Remedy Ad Teems With Comfort

A vintage advertisement extols Tiz for tired feet with vivid claims of pain relief from corns bunions and callouses. It promises immediate comfort after a 25 cent box purchase and suggests wearing smaller shoes due to improved foot fit and comfort.

Texas Wonder advertised cure for kidney and bladder woes

An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles in men women and children including diabetes rheumatism and back pain. Claims long lasting two months per bottle, mail order available for 1.25 with testimonials, Dr. E W Hall St. Louis address, sold by druggists.

Texas Wonder E. W. Hall Olive St St. Louis Adv

St Jacobs Liniment Claims Fast Neuralgia Relief

An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a harmless, quick remedy for neuralgia pain in any body part. It promises immediate soothing of nerves, relief from congestion, and a lasting banishment of misery after a small trial bottle from the druggist.

St. Jacobs

Women! Dry Clean Things at Home

An old home remedy promises quick savings by dry cleaning with gasoline and Solvite soap. By soaking garments in a dishpan outdoors, items like suits, coats, silks, laces, and furs supposedly come out renewed without fading or shrinking. The ad warns not to dry clean without Solvite and notes the soap package includes directions.

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