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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1917

Page

3

Corn market steadies amid weather and shipment effects

Chicago and nearby hubs report corn prices closing steady to modestly higher as storms disrupt movement and receipts shrink. Dec and Jan contracts touch as high as $1.25 a bushel with other grains and hogs showing mixed moves. receipts, shipments, and regional quotes vary across St. Louis, Kansas City, and Omaha markets.

Omaha Omatia Nea & White St. Louis Ist Lopis Dee Joh Minneapolis Weilew Peoria St. Louie Chicago Kruana City Kansas City eAlves eAlves, $46012.75. ; Bheen—Neceipts 5,090; Steady Lambs Wraogichro Anes East St. Louis

Market Letter Reports Flat Corn Close despite Weather

Long Commission Co reports corn opened strong on adverse weather but failed to hold rallies, ending near Wednesday's close as receipts rose slightly and cash values eased. Oats climbed early then softened with shorts driving new highs in December and May futures. Stocks showed early buoyancy on short covering but faded to near prior levels. Rail executives praised Wilson meeting though promises remained uncertain. War news steadier. buyers wary of high prices.

Sac Sugdon Long Commission Co Long Commission Co.) Orn— Open. Sligh, Low, Close Didi Bedi Ltd Tom Northweat Anneapolis Uluth SS. Vibniten Shorts Khardly Wilson

HOP PRICES AND FARM STOCK REPORT FROM CITY MARKET

The market shows a 25 cent drop in hops. Several farm goods are listed: sixtee n loads of fire products to the city square. hay at 24 dollars per ton. mixed lay weld at 24 per ton. baled timmethy l iny at 27 per ton. carn sold at 1.70 each. corn at 1.70 per bushel. oats at about 0.7 per bushel. baled oat straw at 9 per ton. baled hay straw at 8.50 per ton. baled wheat straw at 8 per ton.

Stock Market Slips Amid Narrow Rallies Weakened by Rail Doubts

New York trading saw steady declines with occasional recoveries as investors weighed federal control for rail shareholders and higher call and time loan rates. Major rails including Harriman and Hill paths fell to new lows while United States Steel rebounded nearly two points from intraday lows.

New York Washington Harriman and Hill Chicago Northwestern Tllinois Central Pennsylvania Louisville Nashville Atlantic Coast Line United States Steel Alberty 4 N. W Nor Lehigh Petro Pac NOY Npandlf Rudy Rete Odes Peoples Gas Reek Island Vr So Pace Eee US TTR Studebaker Gon Union Bae Ctty Us Steel West Ardorn Su Willys-Over

Markets in New York and Chicago Butter Firms and Poultry

New York reports butter as firm with steady receipts and varying grades. creamery prices higher than extras, with firsts and seconds noted and large shipments of fresh extras. Poultry markets show live birds firm, chickens, fowls, and turkeys priced, with dressed poultry strong in New York. Chicago a mixed butter market with creamery and firsts quoted and potatoes trading lower. Kansas City shows butter, beeves, and poultry prices with standard firsts and seconds.

New York Chicago Wis Mick Minn Springs Kansas City

New York Stocks Seen Buoyed by Washington Rail Control Talk

Market mood improved on Thursday amid reassuring Washington hints about President Wilsons likely proposed rail control legislation for wartime. Rumors tied Franklin K Lane to the guidance. Industrials like American Hide Leather General Electric and Alis Chalmers held only modest declines as liquidation pressure eased.

Washington Wilson Congress Franklin K. Lane General Electric Alis Chalmers

Auction Trade Lags as Southern Horses Move Slowly

Market reports show subdued auction activity in the south with few offerings this week. British and U S inspections continue and more horses finding outlet than sold, while Eastern buyers are scarce. Prices for heavy draft and southern horse lots vary, with mules maintaining higher cotton mule prices though other types drift.

ST. Lois, der United States Ptgs Ck Ae Oh Wal Lee Ty

Hay and straw market report from 8st Louis

Reports from St Louis detail hay deliveries including Timothy Clover mixed prairie alfalfa and single alfalfa lots. Market remains strong with high prices for all descriptions as weather and movement constraints reduce supply. Clover mixed brings 28 to 29 dollars per ton. clover 30 to 32. alfalfa around 31.50 to 36. straw scarce and in demand with bids around 10 dollars.

Louis

Carthage Women Grow Quarters for Mission Fund

The Young Ladies' Missionary society of the Christian church in Carthage held a meeting at Mrs. Bessie Gardiner's home. Members each contributed 25c to grow a fund, with several girls earning extra by selling candy, celery, breads, pies, and other goods. Rev. E. M. Smith matched the top contribution, boosting the total to 17.51 dollars. The group planned to extend the quarter growth for another three months and other local news followed.

Carthage Young Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Christian Church Bessie Gardiner E. M. Smith Cora Hearne Hollfmbrough Scott Aviation Bellvil E Corps Mc Konbrough France Hartzell McGuilvery

Local Notes From Griggsville and Nearby

Raymond Ehrgott of Camp Taylor Kentucky returns home for a brief furlough accompanied by his wife. Fred W. Daniels of Fort Riley visits his parents in this city. Camp Funston Kansas man on leave visits his family. The Beatty siblings from Tenrifg neighborhood stay with E. J. Gary. J W Stead travels to Chicago to see his son Walter Stead. Miss Alice Birch hosts a Red Cross party for ten young women. Mrs W L Young dies at 67 after a brief illness from a fractured hip, survived by husband, two daughters and four sons.

Raymond Ehrgott Camp Taylor Kentucky Fred W. Daniels Fort Riley Camp Funston Kan Frank Daniels Katherine Cleero Russel Beatty Tenrifg E. J. Gary J. W. Stead Chicago Walter Stead Alice Birch Red Cross W. L. Young This City Malcom Douglas Mary James Kansas City Kam Roy Pittsfield

Death of Charles Junior Adams at Adams home

The two year old Charles Junior Adams died Sunday afternoon at 2 PM of scarlet fever at the Adams home. The burial occurred Tuesday at Deer Ridge cemetery with no public funeral due to the infection.Family and neighbors attended from Deer Ridge and nearby areas while illness affected others in the community.

Helen Roncerville Ada Davis Rutledge Mason McClain McClain Hulda Dare Near la Helleig William Atlen Tea Ware Amboy Ma Fretwell Providence Michael McClain Williamsstown Ben McClain

Albert Adams III Suffered Stroke on Farm

Albert Adams III Pullman suffered a paralytic stroke Thursday morning while doing chores on the farm. His sons LeRoy and Otto Adams of Quincy were called to his bedside as meetings in Filainville continued and the minister Rev. JT Taylor did not fill his regular engagement.

Local Social Highlights From Adams and Quincy

Adams residents attended a Red Cross meeting in Burton on Thursday night. Mrs. James R. Gardner of Quincy visited her sister Mrs. James Elliott Jr. Ella Meyer was in Quincy Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Boyer shopped in Quincy Monday. Thomas Ferrier is ill and homebound. An entertainment and box supper is planned at the schoolhouse Friday. James Cook and son visited in Quincy Wednesday. Will Page and J. W. Treaster were in Quincy Monday.

Adams Red Cross Burton James R. Gardner Quincy James Elliott, Jr Ella Meyer Quincey Lawrence Boyer Thomas Ferrier James Cook Stussell Will Page J. W. Treaster

Local Notes On Visits And Weddings In Jacksonville

Charles Kress visits Earl McClain several days. Mrs Abbie Brockman leaves for a weeks visit with daughter. Clarence Geisler visits Petersburg relatives. Roy Allen returns with family to make public service home. Mrs Allen’s sister Misa Villa Rosa to spend winter here. Mrs M J Simons and Mrs Sam Grover spend Wednesday in Quincy. Nelle Evans returns to Carthage after visit with C A Evans family. Mrs Alice Wyatt returns from Jacksonville visit. Mrs William Heldeman and daughter depart for Hanibal to visit FE Clinton family. Chief Officer R Elliott seeks navy recruits. Albert Lanier and Lina Kerr wed in city. reside on farm south of town. Mr and Mrs Marshal Rusk plan move to Indianola Town. Mrs Hey Owens and baby return to East Moline with mother Mrs A J Neighswonger for extended visit.

Charles Kress Jacksonville Earl McClain Abbie Brockman Carl Nelson Chicago Clarence Geisler Petersburg Roy Allen Central Tunnels Public Service Company Bushnell Allen Misa Villa Rosa Milton Wilson Methodist Church Marshal Rusk Indianola Hey Owens John Simmons East Moline A. J. Neighswonger

Weekly Red Cross Meets and Local Church Services

The Red Cross meets Thursday afternoon weekly in the M W A hall. Special meetings are set in the M E church each evening this week with Rev Talbot preaching Monday night and Rev Wroughton Tuesday night. Rev Nelson of Barry preaches Wednesday to Friday nights and Rev Talbot returns Saturday and Sunday nights. J F Kelly and family attended the funeral of Dr McKinney in Barry Wednesday. Ruth Waters visited with Hazel and Leta Sibert and attended the Buckeye pie supper Friday. Mr and Mrs W M Huffman and sister Mrs House of Dakota visited Friday with J F Kellys. Mrs Moritz and son visited her brother Henry Hofmeister and family part of last week.

Alva and Frank City J. D. Dabney Kidara Martha Driscoll Anna Kansas City J. J. Hartnett Margaret Katherine Driscoll Springfield Driscoll Delia Tootle St. Louis A. E. Tootle Paul Pettit C. H. Pettit Ted Clark Mason Hatch Alex Winger Cornelia Olver Dow Ill Perry Jonathan Bradbury Sue Wade Tlinois Woman's College Jacksonville Thomas Jefferson Underwood Camp Logan Houston Texas Walter Reeves Winfield Town Griggsville High School Barry Barry Court Hazel Sleight Grace Dolbow Nelson Napier Ernest Erlerly Lewis Lytle Navy Charles 5 Birehard Nelson Dimmitt Galesburg W. M. Cook Standard Oil Company Quincy J. S. Brooks Valley City Mary Dean Red Cross Frank Stephenson Louisiana Hf. c. Ireland M. W. A. Hall M. E Talbot Willl Wroughton Rey. Nelson Talbot J. F. Kelly G. A. Hendricks Dr. McKinney Ruth Waters Hazel

Stronger Men Take the Lead

An ad extols Phosphated Iron as a blood and nerve builder for athletes and all men and women. It cites a leading doctor praising its iron delivery to blood cells and nerve force, notes widespread use by specialists, warns against substitutes, and lists Owl Drug Store in Quincy as the seller at 125 N. 6th.

Werman Quincy Owl Drug Store

Ely's Cream Balm Ad Offers Quick Nasal Relief

An advertisement promotes lv's Cream Baim for clogged nostrils and head cold relief. It claims the antiseptic cream penetrates air passages, soothes inflamed mucous membranes, and instantly clears the nose, reducing headaches and difficulty breathing. Ely's Cream Balm is recommended for catarrh and head colds.

Ely

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