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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
10
The Quincy Whig note lists subscription terms by carrier in Quincy including Sunday editions, a weekly rate of $2.60, office contact numbers Main 120 and Main 251, and directions to report delivery irregularities to the office. It also specifies postal addressing and second class filing for the paper.
Chicago and Minneapolis report a feverish rush in grain trading as wheat surges eleven cents on news of greater crop damage. Government crop data and export demand push corn and oats higher while cash markets show strong new highs and several futures prices firm.
Chicago traders report varied grain values with wheat, corn, and oats showing mixed results. Prices feature No. 1 Manitoba, No. 2 red western, and several mixed grades, while reference to St. Louis and Liverpool markets accompanies the fluctuating quotes.
The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles dissolves gravel cures diabetes weak and lame backs rheumatism and all irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women Regulates bladder troubles in children If not word by your druggist will be sent by mail on receipt of 1 00 One small bottle is two months treatment and seldom fails to perfect a cure Land for testimonials from this and other states Dr BE W Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis Mo Bold by druggists
In St Louis and Chicago markets on August 10 hogs and cattle receipts rose, with mixed and butcher hogs around 10.05 to 10.35 and bulk hogs near 10.05. cattle receipts steady to higher in several regions, with steer prices about 7.75 to 10.25 and cows 7 to 8.75. Other centers like Kansas City and Omaha show similar mixed movements and steady to higher lamb and yearling prices.
Chicago markets report butter lye and VSDE receipts at 2 228 cases with ordinary firsts and late marks. poultry prices include live fowls and springs as Kansas City and New York ads discuss butter and cheese markets. Sugar coffee and other commodities show steady to firm quotes with centric spreads and regional differences.
New York August 10 A broad stock rally showed improvement across rails and specialties. Rail shares jumped on rumors of rail union mediation while UC 8S Steel led gains. shipping, munition, motor groups rose alongside paper and International Vapor. Total volume 566 006 shares. Marine 41 bonds hit new highs while other bonds remained steady.
Local market prices show No 2 wheat at 1.30, corn 0.79, and various baled hays with alfalfa and timothy values. Hog quotes span car lot and wagon loads with weights and ranges. butcher quotes list live hogs, fat cattle, veal, lambs, and dressed poultry prices.
Chicago dispatch notes bullish wheat futures from a government crop report claiming supply will meet only yearly consumption. It warns to trade cautiously, buy on setbacks, and limit long positions as corn oats and other grains show mixed signals amid weak July earnings and uncertain belt prospects.
Vacation and summer tips describe digestion problems from changing water and food and recommend a reliable cathartic. Salts and castor oil cause nausea. Poley Cathartic Tablets are promoted as wholesome and gentle, relieving sick headache biliousness sour stomach bad breath and other bowel issues. Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
No 2 wheat rises to 1.40 a bushel with a 5 cent advance. Flour up 40 cents per barrel as market moves. Local grain outpaced by larger markets. hog prices up 10 cents per hundredweight. Straw, hay, oats mixed, with hay and straw selling per ton and oats at 44 and 40 cents.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions horses and mules with monetary figures and locations, suggesting a midstream sale or auction notice. Details are garbled but indicate prices and quantities, with references to East St Panis and heavy horses.
In Hancock County probate notices, Annie E. Scovern resigns as administratrix, James Hendricks appointed administrator with bond of 1000. Erelt J Utkes final report in Puppo Foeken estate shows 11251.70 to distribute among Foeken heirs. guardians appointed for Louella N Jones. wills and executors named in several estates with hearings set for September 4 1916 and August 29 for drainage district reports. numerous local marriages licenses listed. long community notes recount town events and visits across Hancock and surrounding communities.
Mrs. Lucille Nicholson returns from Shelbyville and Lakes while Mrs. L C Hardy comes home from Sheloina. Dr T J Watson of New York City visits with sister Mrs J Fuqua and relatives, and Miss Frances Webster visits Miss Anna Belle Brown. Mrs. Edna Boulware leaves for Canton for a cousin's wedding in Brown’s vicinity. John Robbins of Stoutsville stays with Dr W Pipepin. Mark C Hawkins elected Monroe township central committeeman. county central committeemen meet in Paris. W G Williamson and J S Woodson oil Main Street frontages. carload of oil to be applied north to C B Anderson residence. Mrs. Cliff Jacobs and two children visit Stoddards near Palmyra. H F E Gray and J B Gray attend Mrs Pollard’s funeral. she is J B Gray’s sister, died aged about 60. KW Schnee r makes business trip to Brookfield. Mrs J R Hawkins and daughter Virginia plan two weeks in Bushnell. Miss Margaret Christian of Hannibal visits Miss Lucile Tord.
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Crowe with his father drive from Detroit to visit relatives here. Miss Bretta Miller of industry visits her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Brooks. Albert Lantz and family spend Sunday with his brother H. L. Lantz. Nell Thomson and family of Augusta visit John Stark. Fred Camp spends first week in Hancock County advertising a candidate. Mrs. Albert Lantz and Mrs. Wm. Soantz shop Rushville. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dorsett and Mrs. Tr. Fe. Camp call on Masomb Wednesday.
Officials urge careful driving an automan or vehicle and careful street crossing near car tracks. They also stress teaching children safety practices to reduce accidents.
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