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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
2
Chicago reports barley prices fall as brewers stop buying. Grain dealers see abdication of barley’s former status, with limited demand from houseswives finding it unsuitable for staple meals. Hog feed remains modest in winter, and attempts to turn barley into sugar are experimental. Farmers feel locked in as malt buyers pull back after December steps.
Atlantic City December 5 four thousand business delegates heard Redfield Schwab and Wheeler urge readjustment and world trade. Schwab pressed a great merchant marine and private enterprise while Redfield warned against wage rashness and stressed moral dealing. A committee to Europe during peace talks was discussed.
A congressional reading of a Bernard Baruch letter signals government plans during the transition period as wartime contracts are canceled. The note insists that cancellations do not repudiate obligations and that the government will honor entitlements under each contract, despite industry adjustments.
Washington December 6 war department released a fresh list of officers and enlisted men held in German prison camps. The document begins with officers and includes Captain Orren E. Saf...
Listings describe a 200 acre stock and grain farm near Mt Sterling and Hershman Station with 1100 rod hog fence, 7 room house, multiple barns including horse and cattle, corn crib for 2000 bushels, new chicken house, hog houses, calfshed, and several outbuildings. Watered by spring and creek, 40 acre creek bottom, white oak timber for ties, pastures, and fenced fields. Owner Edward P. Scholl asks 65 per acre and may finance 5000 at 5 percent for 3 years. another farm option 180 acres near Bowen with a mortgage of 16000 and price 200 dollars per acre.
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