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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
5
Wheat prices closed unsettled with slight declines to gains as government crop figures tempered optimism. Chicago and Kansas City markets show diverse moves across wheat corn and oats amid freight and export concerns and local receipts data.
Chicago markets report rye at No 2 95 Yc and barley at 61 70c as of December 15. The Whig requests readers to phone new item tips to 120.
Chicago receivers show hogs at a steady shade decline with bids from $5.90 to $6.85 and cattle mostly firm. St. Louis reports hogs down 15 cents with mixed and butchers at $6.40 to $6.80 and cattle steady. Kansas City hogs lower with bids $6.25 to $6.58, cattle $6.25 to $10.00. Omaha hogs steady at $6.15 to $6.45, cattle $5.25 to $10.00. East St. Louis notes hogs 10 to 15 cents lower, tops around $6.85, cattle and sheep steady.
New York trading shows war bonds dipping to 94.44, a 37 point drop from general offer price and 2 percent under underwriting. Syndicate expiration triggers broad selling. bonds total about 1.45 million shares in heavy activity while stocks total 630,600 shares. Major movers include United States Steel under pressure, Bethlehem Steel up, and General Motors down as market mood clouds the day.
Chicago December 15 Butter steady creamery at 24 EK into quotes Eggs steady receipts 1785 cases with firsts 29 30c ordinary firsts 27 28c Potatoes steady Michigan Wisconsin whites 70 75c Minnesota Dakota whites 72 75c Chicks 65 72c 20 cars receipts Poultry alive lower fowls 12 14c springs 18c turkeys 16c St Louis December 15 Poultry chickens 9 11c springs 11c turkeys 17 18c ducks 14c geese 10 12c Butter 34 Eggs 31
London reports the vote on another million men for the army has been postponed until next week. Premier Asquith intended to move the measure Thursday and reveal Lord Derby's recruiting campaign results then, but figures could not be tabulated in time.
An advertisement claims Dr King s New Life Pills keep the liver active improving digestion and relieving constipation. It asserts the whole system is toned for clear eyes and healthy skin with a 25 cent price at the druggist.
A rough day at the local market saw smaller corn and oat sales but overall 30 loads sold by nightfall. Grain prices held steady with corn at 60 cents per bushel and oats at 34 cents, while hay and straw moved at 7.50 to 14 dollars per ton. Restocking included apples, citrus, bananas, nuts, and many vegetables with varied per unit prices, reflecting a bustling but unsettled market.
Local markets report prices for wheat at 1.10 per bushel, flour at 6.40, corn 58 to 60 cents, oats 30 to 34 cents, wheat straw 5 to 5.50, baled prairie hay 10 to 14, oats straw 6 to 6.50, shredded fodder 8, new loose hay 9 to 14, Alsike clover seed 9 to 10, new clover hay 7 to 8, crab grass 7.60, clover hullings 10, baled straw 6 to 6.50, clover seed 7.50 to 9.00.
Retail selling prices listed for flour and mill products include high patent flour 6.40 per unit, straight patent 6.20, hard wheat 6.40, bran 22.00 per ton, shipstuff 31.00 per ton, corn meal 2.00 per 100 lbs, retail wheat 1.15, chop corn 1.65, and graham 4.00 per cwt.
The document lists bid prices for choice hogs across weight ranges from 140 to 300 pounds and for rough heavy hogs. Prices include 6.15 to 6.35 dollars for heavy weights, 5.85 to 6.35 for mid weights, and 4.75 to 5.00 for lighter hogs, with scattered figures such as 5.50 to 6.00 and 6.00 to 6.15.
The market lists choice hogs averaging 200 to 250 pounds at 5.90 to 6.15, 160 to 173 pounds at 5.75 to 6.00, 140 to 150 pounds rough hogs at 5.30 to 6.00, plus rough heavy hogs at 5.15 to 5.85 and pigs 90 to 125 pounds at 4.60 to 4.85.
Choice light hogs bring 5.00 to 5.85, rough sows and stags 5.60 to 5.75, fat steers 5.50 to 6.00, fat heifers 5.50 to 6.00, cows 3.00 to 4.00, veal calves 6.00 to 8.00, bulls 3.00 to 4.00, spring lambs 6.00 to 7.00, and sheep 3.00 to 4.00.
Hans, llc offers roosters at 7 cents and spring chicks at 11 percent 4 cents. Eggs at 25 cents. Turkeys young gobblers 16 cents and old gobblers, dlc, turkey hens 16 cents. Geese 10 cents. Ducks 1 cent. Butter packing stock 17 percent, choice country No 1 25 cents.
Report lists prices for cured hides and greens by grade, calf and kip hides, various horse prices, tack costs, tallow and grease rates, wool pelts and yearling lamb values, and quality grades for wool. Includes amounts in dollars, cents, and per pound, with lots of itemized classifications and quality notes.
Prices listed for celery roots at 23 cents per bunch California head lettuce at 15 and 20 cents New Orleans radishes at a cent per bunch German endive offered in larger heads per item details show a small grocery market snapshot with assorted produce and prices
The December 15 market letter notes the Agriculture Department overstates 1915 wheat supply, despite wet weather hurting early harvest. Prices moved modestly with little aggressive buying as traders await Friday’s acreage and condition report. corn shows bullish ties to December delivery and weather. Oats remain steady with demand from brokers and cash handlers, while receipts disappoint.
The government report cites a record 1.54 billion bushels, though some oats were lost and quality fell due to late summer rains. Provisions trade remains professional with packers selling on rallies but hedging on pullbacks. Local stocks reflect light meats and ample lard balances as markets stay trading.
In St Louis on December 15, buyers flocked to top southern horses and mules, with French and Italian buyers active. Prices varied by quality from heavy draft to stock types, mules selling well amid strong clearance and higher prices for better stock, while government bonds listed alongside farm stock.
New York December 15 report shows mercantile paper at 3 34c, bar silver at 55 cents, Mexican dollars 42 4c. Time loans quoted 2 4 to 6 percent, call money range high 2 percent low 2 percent, closing bid 2 percent.
The notice advises readers to call the newspaper to place a Lost ad when an item such as a watch or parasol is misplaced, stressing the immediate action once discovery is made.
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