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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1918

Page

7

Christmas notices and visits around Bloomington area

Joye Jasper of Bloomington visits his aunt Mrs. Ed White for the holidays while Johnnie Thompson returns from Camp Kearny with an honorable discharge. A school program and Christmas tree mark Christmas Eve. The Cromwell family suffer from flu. The Optimus class honors Dr. Ross and Rev. Talbot with a Bible and book. Various family celebrations occur including Ralph Hose birthday and James Chestnut visiting Iowa. Church events include New Year’s dinner, a watch party, and night refreshments by the Ladies' Aid. new bell installation is postponed.

Joyce Jasper Bloomington Ed White Johnnie Thompson Camp Kearney Cal Cromwell Optimus Ross Talbot E. Su. Fruehling Ralph Hose James Chestnut Iowa Prof. Chestnut O. A. Alexander Ladies’ Aid

Loomis Opposes Prohibition Amendment In AAAS Address

Seymour C. Loomis of New Haven, secretary of the AAAS social and economic science section, argued against ratification of the federal prohibition amendment. He said the amendment would insert a police regulation into the constitution, which should define basic principles of government rather than regulatory matters.

Baltimore States For Seymour C. Loomis New Haven Conn American Association For the Advancement of Science

Market News Corn Prices Jump as Supplies Lag

Chicago Des 28 Sharp advances in the corn market followed by unsettled closes. December option led gains to 63ac with Jan at 1.42% to 1.42% and May 1.36% to 1.36%. Oats up and provisions higher. exporters reportedly out of market. Argentine shipments weak. cash corn expected to ease. Bearish professional sentiment weighs on stocks and rails amid looming hard times.

Chicago Des Long Commission Co Owen Es Shorta Iowa Illinois United States Cuba Bearish Ag

Stocks Edge Higher as Bond Market Surges on Dec 28

New York stocks recovered with some profit taking at the close while bonds led volume, Liberty bonds hitting new lows of 92.80 and 92.50 for first and second 4% issues. United Fruit advanced, Sears Roebuck rose, and rails lagged in spots amid active food shares and firm foreign issues.

New York St. Paul Common Liberty United Fruit Sears Roebuck United States Liberty Group A. T Atchison Bohr Bih .B B. R. Te Can Nor Lehigh N.Y N.H Nor. Pac Penn Peoples Gas Rock Island Studebaker I Union Pac U. 8. Steel U. S. Ster Pid West. Union Willys-Over Liberty Bonds

Market Offers Affected By Bad Roads On Friday

Poor road conditions reduced local market activity with one load of yellow corn at 1.45 and one load of oats at 0.70. Market quotations stayed unchanged despite the poor transport.

Grain and livestock price roundup across Chicago and Midwest

Chicago and other markets report mixed grain prices with wheat and corn varying by grade. Chicago bids show No 2 red wheat at 2.36 and No 2 white corn around 1.50 to 1.60, while St Louis and Kansas City quote nearby levels. Hay and milling products prices follow, alongside hog, cattle, and pig quotations, with regional notes on receipts and shipments.

Chicago N. S&s N. S Stanbard Tcg St. Louis St, Louis

Toledo Market Prices For Prime Cash and Bonds

Toledo December 28 report lists Clover prime cash prices for January February March and December figures, with Dec prime cash values and Timothy Reece notes. Government Bond List shows Treasury issues with coupons and prices, including Liberty bonds and other securities, reflecting market activity and coupon values.

Toledo Clover Timothy Reece Pacer Nsas Siceaeee

Steady Timothy Hay Market With Strong Local Demand

In St. Louis on December 28 timothy hay prices remained steady as light offerings met excellent local demand for higher grades. Quotes include No. 1 at 81.32, standard 29.30, No. 2 27.29, No. 3 25.26, headed 24.25, threshed 16.13, with mixed clover and alfalfa varieties priced accordingly and straw at 8.50.

Knollenberg Milling Company Mississippi River Quincy Hazes Wegon Anck Brothers ST. Louis Timothy

Auction Prices for Animals in East St. Louis District

East St Louis nec notes horse prices with southern, eastern, and mule lots. Prices range from 90 to 325 dollars, with specifications by horse size and type. Includes buyers and quantity ranges per category.

East ST. Louis Nec

Livestock Market Results Across Multiple Cities

Chicago hogs receipts 27,000 with prices up to 17.60 and cattle 6,000 receipts edging higher. lambs and sheep at stronger prices. St Louis hogs 4,700. cattle and sheep steady to firm. Kansas City hogs 4,500 with primes around 17.10 to 17.80. Indianapolis hogs 12,000 steady. New York dairy prices and sugar, coffee, and poultry mixed, with butter and eggs showing small shifts. Overall, receipts and price ranges vary by city, with hogs and cattle showing volatility and dairy items firmer in places.

Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Ples Coe Indianapolis New York GSE St. Louisa St, Louis

Buyers Cautious At Close Of Year

New York Dec 28 Dun's today notes a year of measured achievements ends amid economic readjustment and seasonal business restraint. Prices gain attention as buyers hold commitments, expecting freer markets after January 1, with anticipated revival in domestic and foreign trade. Weekly bank clearings total 41,671,044.

New York Dun

Shelbina visitors and hometown notices

In Shelbina Missouri many residents and guests are noted visiting relatives and friends across nearby towns. Names include Gillispie, Eversole, Poor, Myers, Myers family, Bush, Bowlin, Jewett, Threlkeld, Davis, Boehringer, Carr, McGraw, Nise, Martin, Abell, Harrison and Hare rison as they travel visit or nurse family, with trips to Quincy Monroe City Detroit Duns Creek and Kirksville.

Shelbina J. ¢. Gillispie Quincy Susan Eversole Mortong Josie Poor Hunnewell W. T. Myers Hannibal Rs. C. H. Myers Margaret Myers Monroe City Emma Bush Cooper Shelbyville Detroit George Thelkeld Rs. J. C. Jewett A. T. Bowlin George Threlkeld Fon.Larue Or Breen T. J. Davis Big Rapids Mich G. Thompson Anna Boehringer Dunscan's Bridge Aes Harry Howell Thomas Carr Chicago Monroe Spen I. R. Wright H. Jewett Marsh McGraw Gordon, Neb Knox Lewis Bec Bonifey Kirksville Mr. Graves Miss Nise Moberly Elizabeth Ford Vernie Martin Kansas

Christmas Busyness and Flu Strikes Echo in Hull IL

Local Hull IL notes report illness and recovery among teachers and residents. Gus Gummersheiner visits wife's parents. Rev Elwin T Palmer travels from Evanston to preach and recuperate after flu. Nazarenes continue services. choir and Sunday school events mark holiday season.

Gus Gummersheiner East St. Louis High School W. H. Lease W. Lease Edith Gummersheiner Haneniba M. B Everett Lawrence Elwin T. Palmer Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston Ill Nazarenes Clarence Fritch Goldie Slater Durham Jack Douglass Eck Reed Blessing Hospital Wes Hull Mea Kee Hannibal McKee Jack Hill Palmer Wells Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Vermont Street M. 1 Henrietta Vesta Audrey Dean Kenneth Green Angel Marjorie Joff Helmaan Sylven Masters Edmund and Enshay Esther Gelsendorfer

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