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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
3
Unofficial reports on January hog prices near December levels helped lift corn trading in Chicago. Corn futures rose 2 to 3.5 cents with January at 1.28 to 1.32 and February at 1.33. Oats gained up to 1 cent. Provisions mixed with overall bullish cash corn demand supporting prices.
Chicago markets show mixed wheat and corn quotes with No 2 red at 2.27, No 1 hard at 2.27 2.27, No 2 mixed corn $1.42 1.45, and varied white and yellow samples. St Louis Peoria Kansas City Minneapolis and New York reports list cash and futures prices across wheat corn and oats, with fluctuating spot values and futures asks for Dec and Jan contracts.
Knollenberg Milling Company reports farm market quotes for hay and grain including wheat at 27.11, New mixed hay at 2.70, baled timothy hay at 3.25, baled clover hay at 2.4, New white corn at 1.30, old corn at 1.40, oats at 0.50, and various hay blends. Hog, cattle, poultry, and mill product prices also listed with wagon and local butcher quotes. shipping room and livestock prices cover weights and categories.
The stock market Wednesday was firmer with better securities fractionally higher. U S Steel rose briefly then gave up gains while Tobacco stocks led gains and United Cigar Stores were viewed as peace stocks set to rise in winter. Buy from declines. buy St Paul Pacifics Atchison on setbacks. Motors and oils showed firmness with accumulation on decliners. Recommend Studebaker Willys Overland Sinclair Mexican Petroleum. Liberty bonds slow with selling pressure amid prep for February plan. Invest in small capital while discounts prevail. Look for bargains in mining issues Hecla Crosson Gold Caledonia on thin counter.
Corn showed early pressure but soon tightened as shorts covered with limited supply and near the close touched highs not seen in weeks. Oats followed corn with late cash purchases. stocks were dull and uneven as investors await a broader readjustment in world affairs and the Wilson peace conference.
A May market sale offered only mixed hay with several loads listed. Prices ranged from 24.00 to 25.59 per ton for various hay types including Timothy Clover and mixed loads, with no baled hay sale recorded and higher quoted prices on good classes.
New York trading opened with uncertainty across the market as rail shares sagged and oils fluctuated. Shippings showed strength led by Marine Preferred while Studebaker slipped early then recovered. Bond activity featured heavy selling of Liberty issues amid subdued domestic issues and firm internationals.
Chicago and St Louis markets show mixed cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts with varying price shifts. Cattle and hogs mostly firm to higher on some classes, calves and feeders steady, while lambs and sheep range with mixed gains and losses across Chicago Kansas City and New York reports.
East St Louis market report December 5 notes a slowing market for horses with prices for eastern chunks at 180 160, farm mares southern type 105 140, and various southern horse categories ranging from 45 to 130. Mules show dull trade with 16 hands at 200, 15 to 15% hands around 90 to 180, 14 to 14% hands about 60 to 135, and 13 to 13% hands listed at 50.
Timothy hay market is firm under light offerings and strong local and shipping demand for all sound grades. Prospects for steady values as little hay moves. quotes include No. 1 Timothy 381 82, Standard 80 31, No. 2 27 29, No. 3 52 6, threshing 15 16, and mixed Clover and Alfalfa prices across several grades.
Rye and barley related data show Chica Dee AGS with a 91.42 percent rate O14 We 31.07 Timothy-3h 11. Clover-Nominal Rye-Noa 8.
Associated Press reports from Vienna describe two central challenges facing the post empire republics. Internal order before the peace conference and whether the conference will resolve racial and commercial issues. Proposals include a Danube economic federation linking Czechslovaks, GermanAustrians, Romanians, Hungarians, and Yugoslavs with Trieste neutrality.
Miss Nona Gray recovering from influenza slowly. Mrs Mae Peterson Nina Preble and Minnie Norton visited Mrs Stella Moore Friday. Mrs Hernan Eichman and children guests of Mr and Mrs Cloyd Woodward Sunday. Community mourns death of Mrs Thomas Snealishee who died Friday of heart disease. Mr and Mrs George Seybold and Mrs Maggie Gardner visited Mrs A Woodward family Sunday. Miss Nellie Preble home from Quincy for Thanksgiving. Mrs N A Woodward visited daughter Mrs Arthur Edwards Friday.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a simple, inexpensive way to darken faded or gray hair naturally. It claims long-lasting, glossy results with regular use and notes the product is a toilet requis ite not a disease cure.
Barry Illinois news item covers diverse local notes: Henry Stillflow returns with armistice discharge from Camp Dodge. Dr. C E K Beavers to be discharged at Fort Sheridan. Henry Morningstar and Chautauqua bureau talks. Jessie Sellers arriving from Monmouth. an influenza lull. James Hill Hadley township death. Harold Hudson burial in Colorado. Wm Pierce incident with shotgun pellet near eye. Roscos Hoyt assaulted by a bull. Harvey Seybold and government work moves. Ellis Hack sells 90 acre farm to Charles Hack. Elila plans move. Selah Mars heads to Los Angeles for winter. letters mention Beavers, Beers, and local officials notified of rate hearing. deputy fire marshals investigate auto insurance case.
Beverly. The Missionary society of the M. E. church met with Mrs. Pinkston Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Waters and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kelly spent Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Waters are noted among residents. Mrs. Hull received letters from her son Owen in France. An airplane was seen Monday afternoon by several locals. Mr. and Mrs. S. Gallaher and daughter visited Friday with J. Gallaher of Barry. A party at the Burns home south of town drew many young people Saturday night. Bernice Kelly visited Clara Haustleg Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Drehbauch spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jake Kelly. Kellum sold property to Harry Hayes and Harry Test, taking possession January 1, 1919.
Wisconsin congressman Frear in the House introduced a resolution demanding an investigation of the National Security League, accusing it of acting as a cover for libelous attacks on public figures. The move highlights tension over wartime patriotism and political influence.
Merriam former alderman and captain announces candidacy for mayor on the Republican ticket. He was the 1911 Republican nominee and defeated by Carter Harrison. Merriam recently returned from special military service in Rome.
A dated medical ad explains kidney and bladder weakness from uric acid. It claims Jad Salts or similar lithia water neutralizes urine acids, easing irritation and night-time trips, promising quick relief with a four-ounce dose in water before breakfast for a few days.
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