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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1917

Page

3

Corn market gains as receipts shrink on December trade

Chicago market report shows corn advancing on smaller receipts with January and May futures up around 1.19 percent. Oats rise to new high prices for the season while provisions gain up to 1 dollar. Northwest car lots and Chicago car lots data indicate robust demand with notable daily shipments and total clearances.

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Grain Market Signals Mixed Prices Across Cities

Staples across St Louis Minneapolis Peoria and Omaha show corn prices fluctuating from $1.60 to $1.90 for No 2 yellow and white, with mixed bids and futures in several depots. Livestock markets in St Louis Kansas City Chicago and Omaha report steady to firm tones. cattle and hog receipts noted with price ranges across weight classes and regional buyers.

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Seed Market Prices in Toledo Seed and Grain Trade

In Toledo on December 6 seed prices show bold cash declines and futures quotes. Alsike seed trades around 14.50 to 14.80 for Feb and March. Timothy seed is down to 3.67 cash or futures for Dec and March. New York coffee futures rate at 7s for ro and 9s for zantog 4s.

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Market Letter notes corn gains amid light receipts

Chicago desk reports corn prices rising on light receipts and improving quality of corn and oats, with scarce car supply constraining movement. Oats show strength from rumors of large cash purchases. December oats near reel. Stock market remains weak. Interstate Commerce Commission actions unclear but suggest possible rail financing or repeal of consolidation bans.

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Hog Price Up Five Cents in City Market

In a Wednesday session the local live stock market posted a five cent rise in hog prices as 27 loads of farm products moved at the city lot. Prices listed include hay at $19 to $26 per ton, corn at $1.10 per bushel, oats at $3.69 per ton, and cat price at 65 cents per bushel.

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Hay Market Sees Steady Prices for Timothy Clover

ST LOUIS December 6 Hay-Market stays steady with moderate demand for timothy and clover mixed. High grade hay scarce. prairie clover alfalfa firm. Of 74 cars inspected, 3 listed. Prices quoted: clover mined 28.20, timothy 27.50 to 30.50, alfalfa 30.50. Straw steady at 9.50 per ton. Truth never dodges, no matter who, throws mud at it.

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Stocks Rebound On Rail Board Report

New York Dec 6 A stock market rally followed a Congress bound ICC report on railroads. Rails surged from lows as investors priced in possible Sherman law suspension. Industrials ships copper and specialties led gains with U S Steel rising to around 89 percent. Total sales about 380000 shares with Liberty 4s near 97.20 to 97.62.

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New York Stocks and Commodity Prices Report

New York markets show mixed movements with heavy volumes for butter creamery and cheese. Inter state Commerce Commission recommendation on government rail control triggers initial selling then broad buying. rail list closes 2 to 3 points higher while industrials rise. Chicago notes steady butter and potatoes. Kansas City reports varied poultry and egg prices amid holiday demand.

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Bridge and road work costs reported by Ellington board

The Ellington Board of Supervisors reports completion of bridge work over Bernhardt Creek and related road improvements. It notes reductions for unnecessary concrete, approves vouchers totaling 513.81 to Meyer & Peter, and records joint county allocations for Tarr Creek, Twenty fourth Street gravel road, and other local bridge projects with named contractors and partial payments.

Sioners Ellington Bernhardt Creek Twenty-fourth Street Columbus Commissioners of Highways Superintendent of Highways Meyer & Peter Robt McIntyre Herman Henhoff Board of Supervisors North East Tarr Creek Hancock Town of Hancock County Adams County Strickler & Gerrish J. H. Paxton Geo. H. Rice Twentyfourth Hvdways County Superintendent of Highways Henry Dicker Otis Wells Superintendent of High Ways John C. Walker M. Zimmerman Gilmer Pierce & Longlett Longlett Creek Burton Fowler William Wells Albert Grimmer Wm. F. Bader Riverside Locust Street Frank Rees Richardson Lubricating Company Prank Rees Robt. McIntyre J. N. Tibesar Honorable Lima Egbers Creek Quincy Warsaw R. W. Shepherd W. Jacobs TL. Ruddett Little Creek Mendon Carthage T. C. Lines Y. W. Jacobs T. Raddell Yate Creek Chicago B. F. Cate Fred Tieken Burton Township Althoff Creek Kingston Arntzen Cook State Highway Commission Abbott Bader Bener Bradford Cate Cank Cunnane Dettle Grimmer Grubb Germann Trenhoff Kiefer Ruddell Scarbo Trough Schelp Taylor Thompson Vibesar Zimmerman Ausmus Gibbs Heitholt Jacobs Larimore McNay Paxton Rice Robertson Schauf Tieken Walker Letters Sharp Eliington Ighways Public Utilities Commission Public Utlities Commission Andrew Nkilauser Lauser Place Ienry Heidbreder A. Hummell G. Ohneimus A. Whittler J. Dedert William Kreemeyer George Ohnemus Coity Superintendent of Highways Wader Osuch George Hnemus

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