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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1917
Page
10
Chicago reports active corn trading with bears finally wavering amid Italian front rumors. Wheat prices slide slightly as cash markets await government price guidance while oats show mixed but modest declines across regions and futures.
Prices paid for hay and grain include No 2 wheat 72 06, corn 1 49 1 50, oats 60, new oats 45 60, bale hay 20 21, milled products list from Knollenberg Milling Co high patent flour 12 40, straight patent 12 20, bran 1 65 per cwt, wheat flour 2 15, corn meal 4 90, shelled corn 1 90, hog prices by weight in western stock yards, and varied poultry, hides, and dairy feed quotations corrected daily by local firms.
The market opened with modest strength then fell back on increased offerings and widespread declines. Weakness spread through junior steel and motor issues with reports of unsatisfactory prices and rumors cited, while foreign exchange ruble instability added pressure. By late trading the day reached new lows as selling intensified and no decisive news surfaced to anchor prices.
Long Commission Co. reports corn demand mixed as light frosts and cool weather spark scattered buying yet heavy selling persists from liquidators and local traders. Market slides about 2% from highs, partial recovery near close as outlook hinges on Sept 20 crop timing. Oats trade firmer early, then fall with corn. cash demand decent but export inquiry limited and oversupply dampens bulls.
A flourishing market yard sale on Tuesday reports four wagon loads of cats at 50 cents per bushel and one at 48 cents. Baled oat straw brought 83 dollars per ton, seven loads of baled mixed hay 14 dollars per ton, plus additional hay sales and timothy. Hoge advanced 26 cents locally.
In St Louis on Aug 29, hay prices remained steady with high class boothy and clover mixed showing firm demand, while medium and common grades stayed quiet. Alfalfa held firmer with buyers’ view above, clover mixed at 20 25, alfalfa 24 28.60, straw steady with small sales. Chicago reports Timothy 20 22, No 1 19 20, No 2 9 10, rye straw 10 11, oats 9 10, wheat 9 9.50.
New York price report notes Dec futures at 7.78 and March at 97.95 amid quiet trading as coffee markets show restrained activity. A quip on matrimony hints at differing life paths but remains unrelated to markets.
Stocks were freely offered by professional traders amid policy uncertainties and a fresh Russian exchange decline. Bethlehem Steel's plan and rising fixed charges added to market weakness as 665,000 shares changed hands in a broad decline across industries.
Hogs receipts in Kansas City and Chicago show gains with bulk sales near 16.60 to 17.90 while cattle receipts rise. bids for native beef steers reach up to 16.30 in Chicago. Omaha and St Louis report higher hog and cattle prices amid strong receipts as markets trend higher nationwide.
Chicago butter and creamery prices rise with receipts at 15 750 tubs and 41 percent for extras while hens and eggs in St Louis and New York show firm butter and higher eggs. Sugar prices in New York remain nominal with varied refined options and confections prices across districts reflect unsettled markets.
Carthage Aug 29 The fair draws a record crowd as Monday rain clears and exhibitors reappear Tuesday for entries. Leaders Dr. E M Robbins and Sec R D Denton oversee a busy setup while the Model Farm showcases Hancock county soil work and the Pig club awards premiums to Polish China entries. Lloyd McCormick’s pig weighs 180 pounds after careful tracking, and essays accompany pig entries to prove county livestock prowess. Wednesday features old settler’s day with Belgians trotting and races offering purses up to 300 dollars.
Virden Smitherman certified for Detroit service after exemption board review. David Vannatta, ex Pittsfield plant superintendent, appeared before the local exemption board. Odd Fellows confer initiatory degrees on Harry Ayers and Julius Seigle. Bessie Colvin visits Columbia Missouri. Reuben Ott returns from Chicago and Glen Ellyn. Rev W R Leslie spoke at Summer Hill Methodist picnic. Marriage licenses issued to McClain McMahan and Thompson Allen. A C Williams and family visit Chicago. Peters family moving to Quincy. Wiley Sanderson on business in Kansas City. Rush lodge Anti Horse Thief picnic draws large crowd. eight hundred gallons soup served. Epworth League to host social at Kendrick home. Peter Tysinger noted.
The Irick family heads to Quincy for winter at the Boidiera and Bailora home. Car Irick, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Irick northwest of the city, has enlisted in the hospital force and is stationed in Philadelphia.
Palmyra August 29 The charter members of Lodge No 1 of the Marion County Fair Boosters announce a major booster trip planned for the latter part of this week. About twenty automobiles will cover stops at Taylor Maywood Hester Emerson Philadelphia Cherry Dell and Warren with brief talks by Editor J M Losey Hon W H Scott and others. The fair promises to be the best in years and the boosters will add a new feature this year. A new elevator company recently formed by Farm Bureau members started the ball rolling by buying and shipping a car load of baled hay. Rev and Mrs A J Thames guests of Palmyra friends leave for Kansas City late week. County Judge Amos Durand reports two Jersey cows killed by lightning on his Emerson farm, one registered valued at $200 and a fine grade at $150. insurance was limited. Judge Durand with insurance adjuster Rufus Christian visited the farm Tuesday. The Philadelphia chautauqua closed Tuesday night with a joy night program by the Arion male quartet and Esther Lehrbur. forty to fifty Palmyra residents attended.
Emma Elder and daughter returned from a Denver vacation and Rev Burgess family visits. Barry Red Cross to hold meeting. John Bloyd family came back from Chambersburg. Rollo Six to join officers' reserve corps at Fort Sheridan. editor BH Hess undergoes Blessing hospital operation with cautious hopes. party thefts, especially chicken stealing, spark calls for drastic action. Local new stores open. J K Crawford becomes Pike county public administrator and guardian. John B Parks defeats Hermann in Baylis wrestling. McKinney child recovering from horse kick. chautauqua nets $100. last year officers re-elected. C Tr P S workers rebuilding electric light system. new Wabash side track and crossing under construction. shippers gain needed track room.
Miss Mary Roberts visits friends in Ewing this week while Miss Lula McFadden stays with Miss Ida Adams in La Belle. Mr and Mrs Lewis McClain and daughter Mae visit Rutledge. Several others travel to Memphis. Miss Mabel Workman injures her knee in a horseback accident, with sister Lelia nearby. Dr Wison of La Belle treats her and she improves though unable to walk.
London reports that after a British attack on the Flanders front the lines have advanced along a front of more than 2000 yards straddling St Julien Poelcapelie, the war office announces.
La Belle's chautauqua opens Aug 25 and runs to Sept 3 with Castle Square entertainers, a lecture by Ernest J. Siers, and performances by Elma B. Smith, Judge Leo Estelle, Dr. L G Herbert, Hinshaw Opera Company, and Father Michael D. Collins. Refused exemptions list follows with names and towns. Delmar Gregory re-enlisted and returns home before September.
A perplexing line suggests that life demands work yet true understanding remains scarce. Even experts who claim mastery often end up applying effort to others rather than their own tasks, revealing a cycle of productive but misdirected activity.
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