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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1916

Page

3

FULL MARKET REPORTS SETBACK FOR WHEAT IN CHICAGO

Wheat futures fell 1.4 cents amid expectations that British policy will push larger shipments from Argentina and Australia, while May and July contracts showed declines. Corn and oats rose as hog and corn prices supported provisions. Ocean freight advances weighed on wheat, but seaboard exporters remained active.

Argentina Australia Hicago Tan Mae United States Seaboard

Grain Markets Across Cities Highlight Wheat and Corn Prices

Grain prices across Chicago Kansas City St Louis and other markets show No. 2 hard wheat around 1.14 to 1.20 dollars and corn mostly 63 to 71 cents per bushel. Oats trade near 39 to 45 cents with varied white and mixed grades. Toledo and Minneapolis list prime and cash options, while Liverpool and New York reflect unsettled futures and spot rates.

Chicago N. S Kansas City Wheat St. Louis ST. Louis Omaita Toledo Alsike Liverpool Tony Minneapolis Lisa Peorta New York FT Durim Duluth Manitoba St. Louis Spo Louis Llarig

Garys Words Cause Unrest

New York report notes Chairman Gary of United States Steel issued a statement elevating concern for current and future conditions. Market response showed steel and major industrials sliding early then modest recovery, with rails under pressure and total stock volume around 810,000 shares.

New York Gary United States Steel Corporation United States General Motors Bethlehem Steel International Agricultural Chemical

Livestock Market Results From Chicago And Several Cities

Mixed livestock prices and receipts across major markets on January 6 show hogs steady to higher in Chicago and St Louis with varied loads, cattle receipts steady to higher in several districts, and sheep moves firmer in St Louis. Kansas City and Omaha report higher hog and lamb quotes, while Omaha lists steady cattle and mixed calf prices.

Kansas City Jane

University session discusses twelve youth questions

In a university assembly, officials and attendees gathered for a session addressing twelve questions posed by the youth. The event featured officials present to respond and engage with the topics raised.

Durham Nog Xoporcus

Corn Prices and Market Totals at City Market Square

Market activity near the city square shows corn at 64 to 66 cents per bushel with a total of 16 road loads disposed by 2:30 pm. Oats sold for 35 cents per bushel. Baled straw brought 5.50 and 7 dollars per ton, loose hay 12.50 to 14 per ton, mixed hay 9.50 per ton, and baled hay 13 per ton.

Local Market Price List Snapshot

A dense price rundown lists commodities and livestock values including wheat at 1.15 per bushel, flour and mill products ranging up to 6.00, corn around 63 to 66 cents, oats 34 to 34.5 cents, and various feeds. Hogs and lambs show range figures from about 4.85 to 7.60 per hundredweight, with cattle and sheep prices noted for fat steers, heifers, cows, veal calves, bulls, and lambs.

Chicago Knollenberg Milling Company Iran Graham

Wheat Market Signals Uneasy Global Supplies Increases

Long Commission Co marks a volatile Chicago wheat session with early buying, profit taking, and weak cables dragging down to 244c below earlier highs. Demand concerns persist abroad amid India Argentina and Australia crop fears while foreigners seek American wheat. Corn steadies on export demand, oats show limited sales and futures gain modestly amid light receipts.

Chicago India Argentine Australia Europe

Horses and Mules Market Report From St Louis

In St Louis on January 6, demand ran strong for southern and eastern horses while imports from Italy began early. Receipts were limited to about 150 head. prices ranged with heavy draft at 185 to 225, saddlers 120 to 200, mules 100 to 265 for 14 to 16 hands. Southern trade remains booming with first class stock in demand.

ST. Louis

Market News From New York and Chicago Creamery Trade

New York and Chicago markets show steady creamery grades with receipts up. creamery extra and fob items hold steady while nearby butter and eggs trade firm. Poultry prices rise modestly and milk product reports note steady to higher demand across multiple districts with varied case counts and farm receipts.

New York Burtes Steady Creamery Chicago Tan Minnesota Dakota

Oiled roads in Kansas detailed by highway engineer

W S Gearhart state highway engineer of Kansas Agricultural College Manhattan outlines oiling roads methods and requirements. He discusses shoulder furrows subgrade rolling heating oil asphalt content temperature and quantity per square yard with practical steps for mixing spreading and compacting to achieve durable oiled earth roads.

California W.S. Gearhart Kansas Agricultural College Manhattan Kans Kansas Jayne Monmouth Adams County Engineer Gearhart Illinois Gearhart

Farm Gost Difference and Equipment Costs on 160 Acres

The text compares farming efficiency between small and large farms, noting higher per acre equipment costs on small farms. It cites a 160 acre example showing $2,095 for equipment to run and only an extra $715 for an additional 100 acres. It discusses management, labor, crop plans, and renting land to increase output. It also includes a detailed equipment list and notes larger farms run more economically.

Rowe

Hides Hogs and Horses Prices Listed in Market Report

Bolles and Rogers report market prices for hides and livestock. No. 1 cured hides bring 15c per lb, No. 2 cured 14c, green hides 13c, No. 2 green 12c. Calves and kip prices range from 1c to 15c per lb, large and medium horses priced up to $800, glue and pony values between $1 and $4.50, wool pelts up to 60c, yearlings and lambs priced 25c to 75c, with wool grades noting 18 3lc and quality distinctions.

Bolles & Rogers

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