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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1916

Page

18

Markets Grain Prices Up In Violent Rally

Chicago December 17 prices surged in a sweeping wheat rally as buyers raced in after news of the Russian Duma rejection of German peace terms and Washington moving forward allied proposals. Wheat gained sharply with May and July quotes near day highs, corn and oats rising modestly while provisions dipped on peace fears. Export optimism and renewed shipping prospects supported the upturn amid large weekly stocks and uncertain peace outlook.

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World Wheat and Corn Prices by City and Grade

Chicago and Kansas City markets show mixed wheat and corn prices by grade with bids ranging from No. 2 white to No. 4 yellow. Reports from St Louis Minneapolis Liverpool Peoria and New York detail spot and bids, with notable price movements amid conflicting peace-hope news and shipment figures.

Chicago Kanaan City Kansas City St. Louis Liverpool Minneapolis New York Duluth Miranitoba

Seed Market Prices From Chicago and Toledo Reported

In Chicago the seed market lists rye and barley with no bids, Timothy at 3.05 to 5.60, and clover at 12.10 to 12.14 while Toledo shows prime cash and December prices for clover seed at 10.62 to 11.25 and Timothy at 2.40 to 2.82. A separate dispatch from Querétaro notes Mexico’s constitutional convention adopting articles on free speech and petition rights.

Chicago Deco Timothy Toledo Atsike Timoty Queretaro Mexico

Wheat and Corn Market Outlook After Peace Rumors

A market summary notes a sharp Saturday rise in May wheat from 1.55 to 1.59 and up to 1.6434, despite peace rumors fading. Corn faces car shortages and potential price shifts depending on embargoes and rail solutions, while oats follow broader grain trends. Provisions are favored as peace would boost meat demand. the report remains cautious on near term bets.

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Livestock Market Reports From Major U.S. Cities

Hogs and cattle prices mixed across Omaha East St. Louis Kansas City and St. Louis on December 17 with receipts in thousands in some markets. Highlights include Omaha hogs 1 700 head $9.50 to 10.05 plus bulk $9.70 to 9.90. Chicago hogs weak with bulk $9.28 to 10.20. St Louis pigs to $9.25 and heavy to $10.30. Kansas City cattle steady with steers to $12.75 and cows to $8.50. lambs $13.25 in St Louis and $12 in Chicago.

Omaha St. Louis East ST. Louis Kansan City Kansas City T, Louis St, Louis Chicago Satomigaio

Butter and Poultry Prices Across Markets Decline and Rise

Chicago market reports show varying butter creamery receipts and eggs with mixed prices across regions. Kansas City New York and Boston note firmer and higher creamery tones on some items while others slip. Boston digs out after first major snow, eight and a half inches.

Boston

Catarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward for Failure

Readers learn of a claimed universal cure for catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad asserts internal action through the blood and mucous surfaces, building constitution and aiding nature, with a $100 prize for any case not cured. Address F F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. sold by all druggists.

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Rally in stocks as buyers rush in on Dec 17

Stocks surged with buying activity across rail and steel shares in New York trading. Short covering and a belief peace talks are distant boosted sentiment as the market showed gains in Bethlehem Steel and a broad list of industrials and bonds amid a robust money market and firmer bank reserves.

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Quincy Bank Clearings Saturday Report

Quincy Clearing House reports Saturday bank clearings at 170,951 with the week total 1,071,114. Compared to last week 1,047,952, and a year ago 149,45, the figures show weekly totals and day totals.

Quincy Quincy Clearing House Association

Grain and livestock prices in St. Louis market report

In St Louis on December 17 traders quoted mixed cereal prices with No 2 Kay-Clover at 14.60 to 15.50 dollars and No 1 at 16 to 17. Timothy ranged No 3 12.50 to 13.50 and No 2 14 to 16. Alfalfa No 3 16 with car choice at 23.50 and ranges 15 to 17.50 for No 3. Straw scarce and firm around 3.80 for Wheat and oats. Eastern markets in East St Louis listed horses extra heavy draft 150 to 225, mules 16 to 16½ hands 150 to 250, other sizes 50 to 110.

St. Louis Timothy Kaollenberg Milling, Company Queen Bay Swift Mississippi River Anck Brothers Davis and Cleaver Co Lia Geese, Co

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and related ailments in men and women including diabetes, rheumatism, and irregularities of the kidneys. It promises two months of treatment per bottle, with mail order availability from Dr. B W Hall in St. Louis.

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Wheat Priced Up Monday Then Flows to Market Change

Beginning Monday No 2 wheat will rise five cents to 1.55 a bushel while flour prices stay unchanged. Hay and corn receipts at the local market show varied prices with several loads sold at 11 to 14.54 per ton for hay and corn bids around 92 cents per bushel for new grade. The overall hide market remains weak with expectations of lower prices ahead.

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Local Markets and livestock prices across grains and hogs

Market listings show hay and grain prices, milling products, and livestock quotes. Wheat and corn prices, clover and alfalfa seed values, flour costs, and livestock rates cover hogs, cattle, sheep, and poultry with corrections by local firms.

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