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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
10
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Market notes from Chicago and several midwest hubs show cautious trading as peace talk hopes cool speculative buying. Wheat and corn retreated from highs with Sept and Dec futures around 1.44 and 1.47 dollars respectively, while oats declined and oil provisions rose slightly amid mixed crop damage signals and late frost tensions. Northwest car lots and receipts projections shown for Minneapolis Duluth and Peoria reflect softer demand, with corn and oats leading declines and cattle and hogs steady to firm in some markets.
Across Chicago St Louis New York Minneapolis and Liverpool grain quotes show No 2 hard and yellow wheat near 1.40 to 1.60 dollars with No 2 red and No 2 white ranges. Corn values run around 1.20 to 2.10 dollars per bushel with mixed lots and spot prices noted. Prices vary by grade and location, reflecting regional trading activity.
Livestock market results from Chicago St Louis and surrounding areas for August 11 show hog receipts in Chicago at 19004 with varied prices across categories including mixed and heavy hogs and bulk sales around 9.95 to 10.60. Cattle receipts near 4000 with native beef cattle at 6.90 to 10.60 while sheep receipts around 15000 with lambs 7.70 to 11.25. Similar figures reported for St Louis and nearby markets including Kansas City and Omaha with hogs up to 10.40 and cattle steady to slightly lower across regions.
Chicago wholesale markets show creamery prices around 25 to 29 cents, with higher poultry day drops and mixed egg prices near 23 to 28 cents. Kansas City and St Louis report steady to higher poultry and egg quotes, while New York prices reflect creamery butter at 2.50 to 2.60 per pound with various egg and cheese rate notes.
New York Aug. 10 Varce Mc Connick chairman of the Democratic national committee will depart for a brief trip to Maine to discuss the campaign there before leaving he will announce the appointment of the campaign committee.
New York reports a market upturn hindered by short interests with gains in high grade issues and notable moves in General Motors and rubber stocks tied to the motor industry. Reading remained dominant though declined, total stock volume around 655000 shares as a new British loan talks near completion.
Local market items list prices for hay and grain, including New timothy hay 75.00, New clover hay 60.00, alfalfa molasses 1.26 per cwt, and mill flour prices at Kuolenberg Mills. Livestock quotes cover hogs by weight with prices from 7.65 to 9.95 per cwt, and local butcher quotes for hogs, steers, veal, and poultry with regional rate variations. Also notes on hides, tallow, and other farm goods.
Wheat hits a new high for December at 1.50 amid heavy selling, with export talk revived and frost reports from the Canadian northwest adding support. Cash houses steadier on the break. farmers sell into rallies as crop damage concerns rise and arrivals total an estimated 12 carloads. Oats show similar weakness with profit taking and better quality receipts offsetting export pressure.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for colds and coughs. It claims to heal inflammation soothe coughing and loosen phlegm helping breathe easier immediately with a laxative tar syrup system.
Thirteen farmers appeared at the city market on Thursday with corn oats straw and hay. Corn sold at 50 to 60 cents per bushel. Hay loads ranged from four loads at 8.50 per ton to one at 4.60 per ton. Oats had three loads with no prices listed. Baba Situw sold a load at 5.50 per ton. Corn Cuttie offered two loads at 1 cent per bushel.
Fragmentary OCR shows horse and mule market terms with scattered words and directions. The text references place names and bidding phrases, but the readable content is highly garbled and difficult to interpret.
Two deaths and sixteen new infantile paralysis cases were reported, setting a new city record. Four more cases increased concerns as officials warned the potential postponement of school openings.
Iuan Nef dali Amader, sub-secretary of foreign relations, underwent another operation on Wednesday and the remaining part of his left leg amputated. It is doubtful if Sener Amador will live. A part of his left leg was amputated days ago because of gangrene.
Barry Iowa coverage notes the Barry Chautauqua opening next Tuesday for a six day session with political features. Frank IU Luuden the Republican candidate for governor and J. M. Granam of Springfield will speak for Democrats. The program includes lectures, concerts, and wonders of electricity with various entertainers scheduled through August 20. Local residents report several nearby events and travel notes from Colchester and Macomb.
Mrs Sadie Buttz and sister Miss Cleanlow visit relatives in Wardams Friday evening. Alvin Kauffman a Quincy visitor on Wednesday. Robert Sechorn of Fall Creek visits here early week. Tandy Wells of Fall Creek visits his mother Mrs Ann Wells. A rainy Monday night is welcomed. Mesdames Clarence Richards of Pueblo Colo visit relatives. Miss Mabel Waters of Hull guest of Ferrier family. Marion Aten of Hull visiting. H B Wells Tandy Grant Wells George Proctor and Eugene Clark attend St Antonius picnic Tuesday. John Digitz and W B Elliott depart for the Dakotas seeking work. Edmund Clark of Liberty visits brother Eugene. Janes Elliott Jr calls in Quinney Tuesday.
Augusta residents and visitors frequent this week with Mrs Huce Herron and Mrs Herman Deeden visiting, Ed Harwool and others traveling to Payson, Miss Georgia Alexander back from Galesburg, L N Lester and Fred Nelson in town for business, Tenharfts Bros shipping hogs, Miss Neema McVay visiting Perry, Karl Rixe at Western Village Telephone, porch work for Theo Seiwankedis, a town runaway incident, and local social events announced including lawn cream social on August 18 and attendees invited to enjoy garden and lawn activities.
Colchester was visited by a heavy rainfall and electric storm Monday evening. Miss Henry Carson hosted a gathering at Hedusak with friends and relatives. Mr Sivate and How, Crewe, and George Underhill of Kirksville were noted among attendees.
Barry Aug 11 A meeting of the First Voters league of 1863 was held at W F White home. Only seven members remain alive Selah Moes G W Carey Jacob Penneger J J Robb M V Sherer 8 P Hornback and W B F White. Open bids for bonds for 17000 5 percent bonds for water works. Six bids par plus premium. highest from R M Grant Chicago premium $e01. Likely to secure bonds after formalities.
Aug 11 Justin Goelart secretary of state for sanitary service inaugurated a large program for reeducation of wounded French soldiers. Americans led the effort with a major gift from Edward T Stotesbury of Philadelphia 875000. Four hundred maimed veterans attend carpentry tailoring and clerical classes with French officials praising American support. Grand opera performers entertained after speeches by US and French officials.
Illinois circuit clerks and recorders association members gathered in Pekin on August 11 to elect officers. President C A Summers of Belleville, Vice President E S Rosecrans of Dixon, Treasurer L O Beckway of Waukegan, and Secretary Justice La Johnson of Geneva were chosen. Aurora was picked to host the 1917 convention.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues and dissolves gravel, with claims of treating diabetes, rheumatism, and back problems in men and women. It offers bladder regulation in children and sells for $1 by mail or druggists.
A public safety message stresses reducing accidents caused by carelessness among motormen and conductors. It urges drivers to be careful around street car tracks and to teach children prudent behavior. The tone is proactive, urging vigilance and personal responsibility to eliminate even the few remaining incidents.
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