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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
3
Markets react to a fluctuating corn campaign with unfavorable leather conditions lifting prices briefly. Wheat and oats see mixed moves as deliveries, rail disruptions, and weather slowdowns influence futures across Chicago and Minneapolis regions. Nearby contracts show January and May corn modestly up while oats hit highs for the season, with Chicago hog and cattle receipts shaping prices.
Prices paid for May and Gralia marke tsnaps include Wit cat 2.06, Old corn 1.50 1.60, New corn 7 lbs bu 1.10, bale straw 8.40, Timothy and mixed hay ranges, mill products from Knollenberg Milling Co with bran 2.05 cwt and wheat 2.16, various farm feeds and livestock quotes from hogs to poultry, hides, tallow, and pelts.
Toledo and Chicago trade notes show Clover seed prices fluctuating with cash and futures for December through March. Rye No 2 nominal and barley values cited in Chicago market notes, while New York coffee spot activity remains dull with slight price indications.
Chicago December market notes show corn near unchanged from Tuesday with some grades rising on Indiana embargo news. Oats advance to prior highs on shipping issues and cash demand, while government movement and food administration stance dampen long term gains. Stocks show broad pessimism and weak buying vigor despite some firming, amid fears of rail control and calls for more detailed government reports.
In a Wednesday livestock market, hog prices held steady while 16 loads of farm products entered the city square. Several hay lots sold with mixed results including hay at 24 dollars per ton and bathed hay at 240 dollars per ton, along with other grain and straw sales and corn and oats transactions.
Fresh receipts of 40 cars push hay and straw prices higher with timothy, clover mixed, prairie and alfalfa selling firm. Local and shipping needs urgent, supply limited, prices quoted include timothy 28 32, clover mixed 28 30, alfalfa 34 38, with wheat and oats tracks around 9 50 per ton or per track.
New York December 13 reports show stock values crumbling as government moves to take over railroads and direct federal control of private munition plants. Rails drop 2 to 4 points, United States Steel hits a yearly low with a 3% fall, and broad declines hit industrial and shipping shares. Total sales reach 5.36 million par value, with Liberty bonds trading near 97.3 to 97.5.
Markets report mixed poultry and dairy prices from St. Louis Kansas City New York Chicago with butter steady to higher eggs firm and creamery prices up while poultry demand remains strong in major centers. regional quotes include Chicago and Wisconsin listings for live poultry and dairy products.
East St Louis market data shows steady demand for fat horses and army mules amid tariffs and contracts. Prices vary by size and grade with fat horses stronger in some classes and draft types lower. Mules remain in good demand for cotton and fusible trade while miners and half fat mule prices soften.
New York stocks moved lower on Wednesday amid liquidation and uncertainty over Washington rail control. Total sales reached 799,000 with many industrials and utilities near new lows as sell orders increased after the midday lull. Government and war news kept sentiment unsettled and timing of loans and money market tightness weighed on buying.
Basel dispatch details Germanys plan to rehabilitate wounded soldiers as valuable workers. Wounded men are card indexed, trained in practical trades, and kept under military discipline until employed at regular wages. Employers sign contracts guaranteeing work for life, with state penalties for noncompliance. The system aims to sustain self reliance after the war despite enormous costs.
John A Blatter pioneer of Golconda Illinois born November 16 1843 died December 10 1917 at the Soldiers Home aged 74 years 14 days married to Fannie E Spencer November 28 1878 no children served in Company D 145th Illinois Infantry discharged for disability May 1864 re entered home November 17 1917 wife joined November 22 1917 funeral held Wednesday at 1 pm burial in home cemetery. Fred Glass opens barber shop in Library building. Various transfers and deaths noted including William Milam 78 and Louisa Atherton 65 died pneumonia December 11. Coroner to hold inquest for Milam.
Slogan heavy ad claims many sufferers find relief from rheumatism using Neutrone Prescription 99. It asserts quick improvement of inflamed joints and muscle pain and urges readers to order by mail or buy at Owl Drug Store, 125 North 6th Street, Quincy.
The Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder issues, dissolves gravel, and claims to cure diabetes and rheumatic conditions in men and women. It is advertised to regulate children's bladder troubles and can be mailed for $1.00. Each bottle is two months, with testimonials available. Dr. E. W. Hall listed in St. Louis sells via druggists.
Old advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use formula to darken gray hair naturally. It claims quick, even coverage with a dampened sponge and promises a glossy youthful look while noting it is not a disease cure or prevention.
An advertisement touts Jad Salts and other mineral drinks as kidney cleansers. It claims kidneys filter 500 grains daily and urges high water intake, daily doses of four ounces of Rad Salts dissolved in water, and regular use to prevent bladder weakness and back ache.
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