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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1919

Page

5

Unusual strength in Chicago grain market on corn rise

Unclear market factors push corn higher as expectations mount for passage of a foreign finance bill. Reports show bullish sentiment spreading, aided by weaker receipts and anticipated President approval. Wheat and oats export activity to France noted, with notable gains in provisions and house demand tied to seaboard connections.

Chicago France Northwest Minneapolis Duluth Winnipeg

Chicago Markets and Local Notes December 17

Chicago markets report mixed corn and wheat prices across cities from Chicago to Kansas City, with detailed quotes for No. 2 mixed corn, No. 1 hard wheat and various oats, rye and barley prices. Local market updates include farm product prices, hay, grain, and livestock quotes, plus a Chicago obituary of Cecilia Parnell and a notes section on seed, dairy and grocery prices.

Chicago Tierra J. Louis

CHy Market Reports Heaviest Day For Some Time Prices

Weather conditions improved trading at the city market Tot Tuess day with heavy offerings and strong prices. Clover hay reached 30 dollars per ton, baled mixed hay sold as high as 28 dollars per ton, oats at 75 cents a bushel, corn at 1.30 a bushel, and wheat straw around 9 to 10 dollars per ton. Hogs priced 26 cents higher on the local market.

Knolenberg Milling Company Ranch Brothers J. E. Hood and Co Aigoo C. FL Bishop Ca Swift eNo

Stocks Rally on Bright Market Faced with Tax Payments

New York December 17 relaxed money rates and firmer foreign exchange fueled a moderately active trading day. Banks reported satisfaction with Monday’s large tax payments. call loan rates slipped to 6 ½ to 7 percent. British remittances rose and France and Italy discounts eased. Gains led by motors oils steels and equipment with 2 to 12 point advances. rails lagged but rose near close. Volume reached about 1 million shares. Liberty issues softened under pressure amid slight changes in internationals. Total par value about 26,250,000.

New York Everyoe France Italy Lberty Fssues

Livestock Market Totals and Prices Across Midwestern Cities

Chicago hogs and cattle receipts soar with mixed gains and declines while market tiers show top hogs at 24.15 and cattle beef steers at 18 to 20. Notes from East St Louis Kansas City and Peoria report similar activity, with hogs up to 14.30 in the Midwest and varied weights affecting prices. Cattle here range from calves to heavy steers with general weakness in some markets and steadier trends in others. Sheep and lambs show volume and price movement, with lambs around 15 to 17 dollars and ewes around 6 to 10 dollars depending on quality and weight.

Chicago East St. Lois East ST Louts U. S Sebo Tbo Atocker Kansas City Peoria Cattie

Marriage Licenses Issued In Palmyra

Palmyra Mo December 16 The following marriage licenses were issued this week by Circuit Clerk W H Scott William Cook and Sadie Cornelius Hannibal Fahey and Frances Clark Davenport James Dealy and Anna Johnson Hannibal James B Johnson Laverton Mo and Mary C Stanley Hannibal Gerald Turner and Lana Cary Barry Wark Hannibal and The Ressa Rehan West Mly Clarence A Sharfikya Maitle Bittitee Hannibal Traverts Bennett Nebraska and Bessie

Palmyra W., H. Scott William Cook Sadie Cornelius Hannibal J. Fahey Frances GQ. Clark Davenport James F. Dealy Anna Johnson Hannibal James B. Johnson Laverton Mary C. Stanley Hannibal Gerald Turner Lana Cary Barry Wark Theressa Rehan West Mly

William Lasley Family Reported in Local News

The item notes Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Lasley of this city with relatives including Willams Paris Mo Robert TD Dorgan Stella Gilles and others across Marion and adjacent counties. It mentions the arrival of a baby girl for Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Yeager in the vicinity.

T. C. Lasley Emmett Yeager

Barry Woman Suffered Stroke and Dies at Home

Hall Illinois December 16 A Barry resident Mrs Charles Dewell died suddenly after a severe stroke on Saturday afternoon She leaves her husband and three children Carl Brown of Quincy and Bryson and Miss Mary Dewell at home

Hall Charles Dewell Barry

Miss Pauline Dingle Graduates With Highest B Grade

Miss Pauline Dingle daughter of Mr and Mrs J S Dingle of this city graduated from the girls Wednesday evening in Hannibal and made 100 in her grades winning the prize offered for the highest B grade. The graduation program by Mrs class was held in the I O O F temple in Hannibal and Rev Dingle presented the diplomas. Harry Locke returned home greatly improved after an operation in a St Louis hospital. Harold Gilkingon leaves for Chicago to make his home after working at Dearing Cream. Rev Richard Hatch elected commander of Boots-Dickson post after Fran cia Nelson resigned due to a law preventing civil office holders from serving in the Legion. Ed Bier and wife injured when their car skidded on Hannibal rock road. she suffered a fractured ankle. Mrs W B Lockwood of Canton visited her daughter Mrs W E Johnson here. William Krummell property sold to Mr and Mrs Frank Deitle. Ella Hayden assisted in the sale. Charles Smith of Rovey-Robinson Lumber to attend lumbermen convention in Moberly.

Pauline Dingle J. S. Dingle Davis Fin Hannibal Dearing Cream Company Chicago Francia Nelson Boots- Dickson American Legion Richard Hatch Nelson Marion County Hatch George Lewis Ed Biler Hannibal Rock Road Mra. Bier W. B. Lockwood Canton W. E. Johnson William Krummell Frank Deitle Ella Hayden Charles Smith Rovey-Robinson Lumber Company Moberly

Death of Mrs. Haw West in Clayton Illinois

Clayton residents recall Mrs. Haw West who died Friday at 11 30 pm after a long illness. West and her husband donated the cemetery and park walks. Local news notes include navy discharges, post office clerk change, and a charity bazar by Methodist ladies. Christmas break for Clayton schools announced. Mrs. A S Omer improving after ice fall.

Clayton, Ill Navy Clayton Quincy Philip Amen Charles Beckman Amos Everett Sylvester Regina Hodgson T. E. Jefferson J. H. Shank W. B. Curry Ethel Clara Bolton Josephine Shank Stanley Smith F. P Park Virginia Edw. Pallarday Guy Buffington New York Frant ‘Eafaul Alassh John I. Omer Steag«ie Omer William Amen Dorothy Camp Point Frances Holdren Chicago A. 8 Omer

Farmers' club oyster supper draws small crowd in cold weather

The Farmers' club oyster supper in the hall Friday night pleased those who attended while a cold night kept the crowd small. Uncle Samuel, in poor health, was visited by Whainline Mo from Philadelphia though not bedridden. Eggs 75 cents, cream 69 cents, and chickens 20 cents at Emerson. Friday notes include Leslie McPike trading in Quincy and Mrs Figgins of Canton visiting.

Farmers’ Club Whainline Mo Philadelphia George Samuel Emerson Friay Leslie McPike Quincy Mra. Figgins Canton

Local Social Notes From Nearby Towns

Mrs. Mc Pike hosted DHS guest. Haggerty reports about ten sick hogs. Mrs. Hutcherson helped care for Miss Merle ill with appendicitis at Tim Waller’s. Sam Clark traveled to Palmyra from Perry after two weeks with her family. Will Brunk delivered wheat to Maywood Friday. Aunt Bette Hickman bedridden with neuralgia. Mrs. Edgar Eger visiting her parents. Mrs. Josie Carter moved to newly purchased farm near Nelsonville on Thursday.

Haggerty Otis Hutcherson Tim Waller Merle Sam_Clark Palmyra Satyr Perry Will Brunk Maywood Bette Hickman Edgar Eger John Johnson Josie Carter NelsonviNe

Miss Leola Hutcherson Guest of Miss Lucille Brigot

A brief social note records Miss Leola Hutcherson of Quincy as a guest of Miss Lucille Brigot. The item also cites a statistic: in the past year 1,306 fires in New York were caused by discarded cigars and cigarette stubs.

Leola Hutcherson Quincy Lucille Brigot New York

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