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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1916
Page
10
Broad demand drives wheat prices to season highs in Chicago trading on Aug 5 as black rust fears expand in Canada. Sept and Dec futures rise while corn oats and hog-influenced provisions gain. export calls remain liberal with strong price action across grains and livestock.
Chicago markets show wheat and corn price listings across multiple grades with No. 2 hard wheat at 1.32 to 1.37 dollars, No. 2 yellow corn around 0.83, and white and mixed lots varying by grade. St Louis Kansas City Peoria and Minneapolis reports mirror price ranges with No. 2 hard wheat near 1.29 to 1.44 fractional bids and corn and oats quoted across several categories.
Chicago and other markets report hog receipts around 1,000 to 5,000 with mixed gains up to 10 cents. Cattle receipts near 2,000 steady to firm with native beef cattle and western steers trading higher. Sheep receipts in the thousands show lambs and ewes advancing, while regional notes cite Kansas City and Omaha activity with varied hog, cattle and sheep prices.
New York August 6 report shows steady dairy markets with creamery extras and various first and second grades, plus irregularities in cheese pricing and unsettled bulk items. Coffee quotes hold fair demand at 44 for Hilo and 10 34 for Santos, while government bond and money markets show standard U S rates and call money movements.
Records show Ellen D. Carter transferring block 1 Goodman’s Addition to T C Poling and W H Govert for 1 dollar. Odelia Settles sells subdivision plat 2 block 6 in Quincy for 2000 to Gustav August Kientzle. Anton Padovic to Thomas A Kircher plats 14 15 block 7 Cox and Bushnell’s addition for 10 dollars. Wilbur F McCready to Minnie Mull et al NW quarter of section 35 township 1 south range west 10 dollars. Edward P Allen master in chancery to Albert F Wilkeys half of SW quarter of section 19 township 2 south range west 5 500 dollars. To William Sumpter SW quarter of section 23 township 2 south range west 4 500 dollars. Jurgen T Harberts to Beckie Harberts part lot 3 block 3 Golden 1 100 dollars. T C Poling trustee to Mary B Cook lot 382 Poling Cruttenden’s addition 200 dollars. T C Boling et als to Allen D Carter part lots 6 and 6 block 1 Goodman’s addition Quincy 1 dollar.
In New York on Friday the listless market showed no clear leaders beyond shipping shares. Mercantile Marine rose modestly while others like sugar and munitions declined. steel held steady and rails rallied. Total stock volume reached 220,900 shares with bonds at $3.45 million par.
Local markets list prices for No 2 wheat Corn baled straw and various hays with per bushel and per cwt rates. Milling and feed components include flour types bran meal linseed oil meal cottonseed meal and digester tankage. Hog cattle sheep poultry hides and byproducts are quoted with weights, grades, and prices from local buyers and stockyards.
Long Commission Co publishes a defense of crop news accuracy and the worldwide market as it notes many factors affect grain prices. It argues that reports on drought, pestilence, and weather are verified by Chicago Board of Trade members and must reflect broader conditions beyond local conditions. It warns readers not to narrow vision to local rainfall or crop status.
Dune review today notes gratifying trade and transportation figures with some crops dampening outlook. Despite reduced crop estimates, business momentum remains, as many interests extend commitments to cover distant needs amid fears of scarce surplus and possible price rises. Weekly bank clearings total 4,167,040,039 dollars.
Local market receipts rose Friday with 22 loads in hand as hog prices moved up by one dime. Corn arrivals reached 10 loads amid heat and no rain, threatening a poorer crop. prices ranged from 77 to 80 cents per bushel. Hay and straw sales were reported with four of five hay loads at $8 per ton and straw at $5.50 per ton.
Chicago market notes show steady receipts of hay and straw. Timoth y grass shipments listed at 46 tons, straw prices quoted for rye and oat and wheat. Prices cited include 6 dollars per hundredweight for timothy and 88.50 for straw rye, with oat and wheat around 8 dollars.
In St Louis on August 2 market reports horses and mules as steady with varied lots. Draft horses command prices around 150 to 180, eastern chunks and southern drafts appear strong, mules range from 125 to 270 depending on height and age, with sizes from 14 to 16% hands noted.
Pittsfield Aug 5 William Heck Sr longtime resident of Pittsfield and native of Durmersheim Germany died Thursday morning after a several weeks illness He was 84 and survived by nine children including Mrs Deusma Kuesur Mrs BF W Niebur Albert Heck Sam Heck Helen Heck and rank J Heck of Portland OR Louis Heck of Chicago and Mrs Rose Brooks of Middleboro KY Two sons William Jr and John Henry predeceased him A large family and many friends mourn his loss.
A season of misery from hay fever and asthma finds Foley's Honey and Tar promoted as the most beneficial remedy. The tonic soothes throat irritation, relieves hoarseness and wheezing, eases breathing, reduces inflammation, and aids natural sleep without opiates, sold by Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
Washington Aug 5 After talks between President Wilson and Judge William L Chambers commissioner of the mediation and conciliation board the federal government will not move to avert a threatened strike by 400 000 railroad workers on 225 systems next week. The commerce committee reported a bill for an interstate commerce commission inquiry into railroad labor hours and urged managers and workers to extend negotiations until the inquiry is finished. Wilson was informed the mediation board still hopes conferences or board intervention can avert a strike.
A circuit court suit filed Friday in St. Louis names the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad as defendant. The case alleges the railroad guaranteed a 1,500,000 bond issue for the Cape Girardeau and Northern railroad. Plaintiffs include a brokerage firm holding 237,000 in bonds and R. H. Schutze, Cape Girardeau and Northern general superintendent.
In St Louis on August 5 Henry Lamm leads Republican gubernatorial race with 25,300 votes over John E Swanger as 39 Missouri counties remain to report results.
Advertises Dr King's New Discovery as a cough and cold remedy with Pine Tar Oils and balsams. Claims to ease coughs soothe throat and bronchial tubes, check colds, and clear the head. Recommends daily use, keeps it at home as cold insurance, sold by druggists.
The Texas Wonder promises cures for kidney and bladder troubles and other ailments including diabetes rheumatism and back pain. It claims to regulate bladder issues in children and offers mail order with 71.0 percent profit. Dr. E W Hall of St Louis is named as the address and testimonials are requested.
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