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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
10
Storms and cold threaten traffic and railroads as corn and hogs futures rise. Prices firm with corn gaining on January to May contracts, hogs drop due to provisions. notes on market sentiment and railroad conditions amid wartime policy signals.
Pricing from Kuellenberg mill and local stockyards lists May and Graig mill products, grain, hay, and feed at varying per cwt and per piece rates. Livestock quotes cover hogs, calves, sheep, and poultry with weights and price ranges, while egg, butter, and poultry prices reflect regional market activity.
Chicago December report notes corn weak on rail control fears but futures surged to day highs as cash market opened steady. Rail movement expected to improve after cold snap, boosting demand. outs and stocks rise with financial sector buying. Rail dividends and guaranteed interest seen as strong investment lure amid uncertain market.''
Local livestock market on Friday shows hog prices down ten cents as twenty one loads of farm products arrive at the city square. Barn trades include three loads loose mixed hay at 27 dollars per ton and two baled timothy hay at 28 dollars per ton. Other items include corn at 1.25 dollars per bushel and oats at 70 cents per bushel.
Dec 29 Saint Louis traders report mixed hides prices wet salted higher at 16 to 17 percent, dry hides tops 30 percent for salted and 23 percent for bull. uncured down 2 cents. Horne hides and glue stock values listed. wool pelts and lambs priced. goats and skins noted. Footnote predicts canvas shoes of the near future.
New York Dec 29 brisk demand for railroad stocks pushed prices higher in a broad market. Investors favored rails due to government control gains with Rock Island issuing new 7 and 6 percent preferred shares sparking notable advances. Sales reached 1,185,000 shares with Liberty 4s at 97.92 to 96.90 and 3 1/4s at 98.52 to 98.40, as legends of Pacifics Grangers and other issues posted gains while some profits were taken at the close.
New York and Chicago market notes show creamery butter up or steady, eggs and poultry mixed, coffee firm in New York, and various grain and meat prices. Highlights include 7,689 tabs receipts at Rutter firm, fresh gathered extras and firsts varying by firm, and regional price quotes for butter, eggs, cheese, and live poultry across several cities.
The item lists seed prices for Rye Barley Clover and Timothy in multiple markets including Chicago and Toledo with prime rates and monthly variations. It notes a government elevator in Port Colborne Ontario breaking grain handling records by discharging 404000 bushels of wheat in eight hours.
A reporter notes rapid gains in discipline among American forces in British training camps in France. Canadians, once democratic and informal, learn swift obedience. drill sergeants stress instant command as key to battlefield success. Bayonet drills reinforce focus on the target, not the rings, with emphasis on the Boches.
Chicago and other markets show hog receipts around 39 000 with varied prices across classes cattle receipts around 7 000 with steady native steers and calves and sheep with firm to higher lamb prices. St Louis Omaha and Kansas City rounds report mixed to lower hogs and mixed cattle trends with regional price ranges and receipts. Honolulu board forms daylight saving plan committee noting local sugar districts used time shifts during grinding season.
Dunns notes the year closed with government control of transportation systems and a price recovery in securities. It highlights resilience in confidence, continued new business formation, and insolvency totals the best since 1911, with weekly bank clearings at 4 403 220 983 dollars.
Receipts of hay are plentiful with strong demand for good heavy clover mixed and timely sales of alfalfa. Timothy hay remains softer but active, prairie hay firm, and prices quoted for timothy and clover mixes vary by grade. Also reported is the death of G J Stevens Athens correspondent for the London Telegraph in a London night raid, with his wife injured, noting his front line service in several campaigns.
Local notes list Christmas gatherings across La Belle and nearby towns. Families including Dailey Hall McReynolds Young Todd and Smiths share holidays. Dr. Frank Young departs for New Orleans with Navy service ahead. community members purchase, travel, and assist veterans at Camp Funston.
Mr and Mrs W B Anderson and their son Lyon recently completed law studies at Missouri State University and joined the aviation department, then traveled to Jefferson Barracks St Louis on Wednesday. Sam Thompson from Chicago will spend holidays with his grandfather J W Moore.
Mrs. O C Miller celebrated her birthday with a large surprise gathering including Charles Allen family and others from Mendon Coatsburg Fowler and Quincy totaling thirty six for dinner. The Christian church held a well attended Christmas program and Rev Mauck preached farewell. Maple Grove club auction at I O O F hall proceeds to Red Cross followed by a masked social with refreshments.
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