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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
3
Prices in Chicago corn surged due to embargo removals with May delivery up 6% cents, later settling nervously higher. January and May corn traded around 1.24 to 1.25 dollars, oats and provisions also rose while rumors of price limits circulated and were denied.
Local markets report mixed movement across grains, livestock, and farm products. Prices show corn and oats varied with futures in Kansas City and St. Louis led by ongoing demand. New York spot values remain firm for some grains while others slide.
Chicago seed prices show Clover and Timothy levels with Dec and Mar futures. Omaha hogs and cattle receipts listed with price ranges for heavy to light hogs and steers, cows, and heifers, plus sheep values and yearling figures.
Chicago hog and cattle receipts show mixed price levels with lighter demand. Sioux City and Kansas City report steady to lower markets for hogs, cattle, and sheep as receipts rise. St Louis and St Louis area note lower hogs with steady cattle and weak sheep demand.
Chicago December 31 Corn advanced as shorts panicked and cash prices rose after embargo removal on east shipments. Oats also jumped on the embargo lift with heavy short covering. Demand remained strong for cash grain, with improving railcar supply and favorable weather. Stocks firming after early weakness as banks absorbed breaks and investors await dividends.
A local livestock market report shows hog prices down by 10 cents. Twenty six loads of farm products arrived in the city. Prices for loose mixed hay and corn vary by load with multiple ton and per bushel rates. Oats and wheat straw are also listed with per bushel and per ton figures.
New York stocks rebounded from a fresh near‑term low as rails and industrials found support. Early liquidation faded and a late surge lifted leaders with United Pacific and U.S. Steel among notable gainers, while Liberty bonds traded heavily and total volume reached 650,000 shares.
Market summaries show butter and eggs prices with numerous grades from creamery to extra firsts, receipts around 2,084 cases, and references to Minnesota and New York markets. Poultry and turkey figures are listed with shipping quality notes, including fresh meats and dressed poultry segments across regional outlets.
The New York market rallied Thursday afternoon amid circulating rumors of stimulating factors. Traders welcomed the recovery after earlier declines with gains near two points, marking the first rally of the week. A hopeful post close view cited Lloyd George on narrowing sea losses and rising shipbuilding from Petrograd as central powers move toward new peace proposals.
Timothy hay remains steady with moderate receipts and good demand for clover and alfalfa. Straw scarce, prairie and timothy strong, with No 1 timothy around 28 to 29 dollars, clover mixes and alfalfa prices varying by grade and size.
Mrs. Lottie Eckhard of Loraine tried to deliver eighteen hack saws to her husband Theodore Eckhard jailed in Carthage. She was arrested in the sheriff’s reception hall after obtaining access and was held on a sixty day jail sentence for forgery related charges. The case links back to conspiratorial acts with Mrs. Wat son and Mrs. Moses, with prior seizures from Sears Roebuck and Chicago connections. Loraine resident and Carthage inmates figure in a broader web of alleged frauds and conspiracies. the couple’s ages are given as about 26 and 20.
Countywide roster of association members across townships includes Burton Beverly Melrose Mendon North East Payson Richfield Lima Liberty Fillington Fall Creek Houston Camp Paint Thax-ton Columbus and Columbus townships with numerous named members such as Mrs. Henry Lohse Mrs. C. F. Lytle and Miss Anna QO. Gates across multiple locales. Listings enumerate dozens of women by township, reflecting broad civic participation in Adams County.
Christmas services at St Stephen Episcopal church Pittsfield will be held Christmas night at 7 30 with children’s services. Holy communion Wednesday morning at 6 30 and Holy Eucharist and sermon at 10 o’clock Rev W M Gamble in charge of the services.
New York, Dec 21 William R Willcox may resign as chairman of the Republican national committee at a meeting in February. He has told friends his business activities are demanding more of his time and he would prefer to be relieved of the political post he holds.
A curious product claim promises painless relief from corn and callus pain by lifting off with no discomfort portrayed, suggesting a simple remedy for stubborn foot irritations.
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