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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1918

Page

7

Market News: December Wheat and Corn Prices Across Regions

The report details futures and cash prices for wheat corn and oats across Chicago New York St Louis Minneapolis and other markets. It notes minor shifts in January and February contracts with strength in hogs and mixed domestic demand while highlighting regional price quotes and carlot receipts.

S Brth Rallica Long Commission Co Og Ee Northwest Car Lots Minneapolis Duluth Chicago St. Louis Peoria Peorla Gether Hanmene Ckansas City Dec Northern Ycorn Omaha Itu New York Dev

New York Stocks Commentary From J E Bennett Co

Week's trading closed in relapse with figures below last week amid unsettled rail management outlook. Liberty bonds at low prices urged as safe investments while motors and car makers show demand. Caledonia Meela and Cresson Gold named among buyers. Data points and stock liquidation noted as market steadies with two sided sentiment and hoped domestic demand improve.

Liberty Judebaker Willys Broad Street Mintts Group Caledonia lMeeland Cresson Cork Breske Foodt Administration

Local Market Prices and Hogs at Quincy Stock Yards

Market notes list grain and hay prices, plus diverse livestock values. Hogs in multiple weights quoted. corn and oats prices given. deliveries from west of the Mississippi weighed at C B and Q yards in Quincy. Poultry, dairy, and other farm commodities priced. Bolles & Roy quotes for hides, wool, and various byproducts.

Perueersity Mississippi River Quincy Wegon Anck Brothers Quote

Market Opens Mixed Then Advances on Broad Stock Strength

New York stocks started with scattered gains and losses as Marine Preferred, low grade rails, coppers and various specialties weighed early. By midday stronger high grade issues and rails led a broad advance with Trans-Continental and Reading among leaders, total volume about 600,000 shares.

New York Reaelar Chen Sinclair Oil Trans-continentals Southern Pacific Atchison and Coalers Reading Norfolk Liberty United States Mex N.Y. N.h.andil Nur. Pac Penn Veseee Peoples Gas Nock Island iSo, Rae Studebaker BUM Forauty Union Pac LPS U.S. Steel Gata U.S. Steel Plu Willys-Over

Liberty bond closing prices and yields report

New York markets show Liberty bonds closing with prices around 99.40 for the 2& 4s and 92.54 for the 4s. Convertible issues trade at 96.40 for the verticals and 94.38 to 95.82 for various 44 series.

Tiberty New York Dee Liberty

Chicago and Midwest Livestock Markets Close to Week’s End

Chicago markets show receipts for hogs, cattle, and sheep with prices largely higher than last Friday. Beef steers and butcher stock rise up to $1.25, hogs range $16.50 to $17.75, cattle steady, lambs $15.50 to $15.85, and regional bids in St Louis Kansas City and East St Louis reflect firm demand.

Chicago Deco Bank of Sales St. Louis Dee Kansan Kanbas Lamba Setar East St Tate East ST. Louis AT. Louis

Market Report From East St. Louis Auctions

Dec 24 sales list shows horses and mules with prices in dollars. Entries include horses priced around 13104 120 and 150 780, and mules ranging from 140 to 225 with heights noted. The fragment lists various bid amounts and animal types without complete context.

J.ouis Canetern Hanks

Markets Report Wire: Butter Eggs Poultry and Cheese Prices

New York receipts show butter and creamery products firm with higher prices for extra grade. Chicago reports butter receipts and unched potatoes. Kansas City notes unchanged butter and poultry with early first and second grade prices. A 106 year old Maria Jacquina de Bilveria born in Axeres and resident of Princeton kept a war garden this year.

New York Do Ficate 6124 Wed. Cheese—Firm; Receipts 1,529 Boxes: Stata Chicago Maria Jacquina de Bilveria Axeres Princeton Aeb

Dickson Praises Draft Boards In Biennial Report

Adjutant General Frank Dickson commends Illinois draft boards and allied agencies for their work in implementing the selective service act. The report notes registrations beginning June 5 1917, 046 480 registered, 227 local exemption boards formed, 128 retained, 89 changed personnel, and 34 medical advisory boards with personnel shifts. Illinois naval and marine service totals are given, along with army draft quotas and final service counts through 1918. The article also mentions Christmas activities and local community notices, including school reopening plans and holiday gatherings.

Frank & Dickson Lowden Iiinole Medical Reserve Corps Caid Vllinois Olinofa Ilinois Naval Service Illinois Naval Militia Service United States Naval Reserves United States Volunteers Marine Service Army Illinois National Guard National Guard Regular Army Hanois

Clayton Couple Wed on Christmas Day in Clayton

The marriage of Elmer H. Easum and Edith Blanche Rampey occurred Christmas day at 3:30 p.m. in Rev. FL Enslow’s home with a ring ceremony. The couple, lifelong Clayton residents, plan to farm after March 1 and will stay at the Eliasum home for now. Attendants were Ruth and Margaret Easum and Maxine Shank. Rev. Enslow, returned from Army Y work in New York, spent Christmas with his wife and daughter before resuming duties.

Hamilton Veach Jos. de Yess Solters Easum John de Lees George Selters Camp Sheridan Chester Easum France Leon Easum New York E. C. Brown Enoch Selters Clayton Public Schools Chas. McCoy Baby Springfield Leta Hayes Bluffs Grandpa Grandma Harding Christman Clayton Dee Elmer H. Easum Edith Blanche Rampey FL. L. Enslow Ruth Margaret Easum Maxine Shank Eliasum Enslow New York City Camp Travis Texas Mary Bryant

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promote Recovery

After influenza the grip and blood poisoning, Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and strengthens nerves. Peptiron iron tonic supports recovery, Hood's Pills cleanse the bowels. The trio, Hood's Triple Combination, aids prevention and health, with each medicine effective alone or together. Get them today.

Hood Hoad

Death of Mrs Opal Gard Pryror Shocks Pike County

Mrs Opal Gard Pryror died of influenza at her Newanton Canton home. Wife of Oliver Pryror and mother of a young son, she taught before marriage on the Pryror farm three miles north of Newanton. Survived by husband, parents, three sisters, and many friends. funeral services were held.

Kinderhook New Canton Opal Gard Pryror Oliver Pryror

Texas Wonder advertises kidney and bladder cures

A vintage advertisement for Texas Wonder claims it treats kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes rheumatism and related ailments for both men and women. It promises mail order if not sold locally and offers sworn testimonials with a 1.25 dollar price.

Texas BW. Hall Olive St St. Louie Sto Adv

Christmas Notes From Kinderhook and Surrounding Areas

Holiday items from Kinderhook, Barry, and Plainville describe Anna Marie Smith’s christening gifts and influenza affecting church services. Local families report illnesses, travel, and gatherings as Dallas Olford, Dick Larimore, Nelia Liggett, and others hosted or visited relatives during Christmas week in Barry and Kinderhook.

W. M. Jiuiley Barry New Canton Cemeery Anna Marie Smith Elza Smith Kinderhook Dallas Olford Liggett

Eat Candy Reduce Weight Diet Ad Promises Quick Slimming

An old advertisement touts eating candy and ice cream to lose weight. It claims a small box of oil of kerin from the druggist and follow directions will safely make you slender without starving. It promises 16 to 0 pounds loss and sparks energy and vitality.

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promise and Reward

An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh at all stages by acting on mucous surfaces. The promoters offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and urge readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio, with dealers selling the remedy for 75 cents.

Ihs Hall Haife F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Atest Market News Gran Markets J. E. Bennett & Co Lamson Bros S. Vat Haifers Ovc Hutter Ae Browarts Kuolenberg Ml. & Milling Viour Blatchford Beil Bolles & Royko Clover Annietrime Ishicago Motu U.S U. & Liberty Ghotatoes Kansan City Kanabas City James E.bennett & CO. Stocius Na Bonnsmbers Chicago Board of Trade New York Stock Exchange Harapshire Street Laberty Honda Dickson Edith Rampey Near Clayton GLOBE Pike Weilers N. Sth DR. Haley Quincy Hotel Quincy, Ill Enjou America Haley MOM Glendate Avenue Pearls People’s Saving, Loan and Building Association B. H. Miller Maurice E. Vasen Maine Street Middle West To & DR. Berry S. Henderson Hampshire St United Cigar Store Ill Quincy Railway Company
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