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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1916

Page

10

May Lift A. R. Embargo Sends Stocks Sliding Open

Heavy selling by leading firms triggers weak opening as May and July wheat futures retreat amid a surprise rise in the U S visible supply. Traders shift positions after session figures show only a modest increase, while Minneapolis and Duluth grain stocks bolster shares in later trading. Cattle and hogs support margins with firmer prices, as rail and shipping conditions improve and prompt movement lifts some sectors.

Chicago United States Beirs Baltimore Cnti Minneapolis Uluth

Grain Market Summary Across Cities Jan Price Listings

Wheat and corn prices varied across Kansas City New York Peoria Minneapolis St Louis Toledo and Liverpool base quotes. No. 2 hard wheat ranged around 1.22 to 1.48 per bushel while corn No. 2 and yellow futures hovered near 0.69 to 0.87. oats and white varieties showed smaller shifts. Local cash quotes presented by city markets include several grades and delivery terms for immediate cash and futures.

Kansas City Éa. Oats New York Duluth Manitoba O. B I. F Peoria Bc Lower

Livestock Markets Across Cities Report Mixed Receipts

Chicago and St Louis finish with varied cattle hog and sheep receipts. Pigs bid around $6 to $7.25 per cwt with heavy offerings. Kansas City Omaha and East St Louis show steady to higher cattle and sheep prices amid mixed receipts. calves and yearlings also traded with modest gains.

SP Louis Mea East ST. Louis

Public Interest Lacking in Stocks

New York market notes day features a sharp dip in public interest after a brisk forenoon. Marine securities led gains with notable rises, while war stocks posted modest gains and oil copper and rail issues showed little movement. Bond activity was sparse and exchange markets dull as merchants faced unsettled conditions.

New York International Nickel United States Mercantile Marine Securities Central Leather Pullman Car National Lead United Fruit Western Union People’s Gas United States Steel Bethlehem Steel London PsquToon

Marketwire: Chicago onions butter eggs meats show mixed moves

Markets report scattered gains and declines across butter eggs poultry and vegetables in Chicago St Louis New York and surrounding areas. Butter steady to higher aided by creamery demand while eggs and poultry show mixed tendencies with some protection against price dips.

Day on Market Reflects Busy Grain Receipts

Road conditions kept receipts strong in the local market as 16 loads of hay corn straw and oats moved by late afternoon. Corn dominated with seven loads trading 67 to 69 cents per bushel. hogs and overall prices advanced with top corn at 68 cents. Hay and straw varied from 5.50 to 14 per ton depending on type and bale status.

Local Markets Wheat Prices And Retail Flour Rates

Local market data lists No. 2 wheat at 1.15, flour at 6.40, corn 66 69c, oats 35c, various hay and seed prices, and Knollenberg Milling retail rates for High patent flour 6.00 straight patent 6.40 hard wheat flour 0.60, bran 23.00 per ton, shipstuff 31.00 per ton, corn meal 2.00 per 100 lbs, mixed with hog prices by weight ranges from 140 to 300 pounds and 90 to 110 pounds reflecting uplifted hog values.

Minneapolis Jan Northern St. Louis ST . Louis Timothy Toledo Knollenberg Milling Company Graham

Hog market quotations from a historic price list

The page lists hog weights and prices with terms like choice hogs averaging 200 to 250 pounds at 6.00 and 6.34, 6.00 for 160 to 175 pounds, plus variations for lighter hogs. It also notes hens, ducks, geese prices, young and old turkeys, eggs and butter, with regional price gauges and stock references.

Livestock Price Quotes From Market Listing

The record shows bid ranges for hogs at 5.50 to 6.05 per hundredweight with rough sows and stags around 5.70 to 5.85. Fat steers and fat heifers trade at 5.50 to 6.00, fat cows 3.00 to 4.00, calves about 6.00, bulls 3.00 to 4.00, spring lambs 6.00 to 7.00, and sheep 3.00 to 4.00.

Wheat and oats market roundup from Daly Letter

Chicago January market report notes firmer wheat on better cables and demand, with May prices favored by limited visible supply. Rumors of Baltimore embargo lift boost export inquiry. southwest stocks liberal but low grade. Corn sees weather aiding movement and car supply limits. oats show strong exports and continued independent strength against corn.

Chicago Baltimore

Horses and Mules Market Report from St Louis

St Louis notes active horse and mule trading with French buyers inspecting stock and expanding consignments. Prices vary by type with heavy drafts around 130 to 185, southern horses 69 to 135, saddlers about 103 to 200, and mules ranging by size from 135 to 275. Market outlook calls for a strong week and ample stock.

ST. Louis Lorses

Searchers Find Goldie Billings in New Canton Rescue

Searchers breaking the ice on Kaiser Creek found the body of Goldie Billings, 8, amid the drift on Saturday. The father is identified as Bivines, the mother Mrs Billings is hospitalized under care after a near drowning rescue by John Fashett. the family resides with Mrs Wiseher, the grandmother.

New Canton Kaiser Creek Goldie Rings Nugser Eteeh New Nd Balged Paul Berok Sen Ro Ho Gachh Mrs Billings Wheese Tohn Fashett Pidar Mere Wiseher Billings

Hermit Farmer Dies in Solitude Near Warren Palmyra

W Austin a 62 year old hermit living alone on Hess farm near Warren was found dead after a week unseen. Funeral services were held the following day at Quests undertaking, with a note indicating heart disease as the cause.

Palmyra W.austin Hess Farm Warren Priday Merniiy Sospro

Market Prices for Hides and Wool Products

Report lists No. 1 cured hides at 14c, No. 2 cured hides at 14c, No. 1 green hides at 12c, No. 2 green hides at 12c, No. 1 cured calf at 1c, No. 2 cured calf at 16c, No. 1 cured kip at 15c, No. 2 cured kip at 14c, dead green 2c, horse and wool product quotes, and stray lines on tallow grease and lamb prices. Includes garbled text and stray moral note about wives.

Bolles & Rogers

Indiana Employers Travel? Unclear Article Fragment

The readable text is fragmentary and non coherent, mentioning Indiana, employers, and a named individual Charles SevineT Beaker but lacks clear event, date, or outcome to summarize.

Washington Tan Traby Charles Sevinet Beaker

Six Year Old Suffering Croup Recovered by Foley’s Honey and Tar

A sixth year old girl with severe croup finds relief using Foley’s Honey and Tar. The writer, E Curry and Evans family, notes quick improvement after trying the remedy for cold and cough. They recommend it as best for coughs and related chest trouble.

Croup E. Curry Evans Ted Foley Fa Jer Vevey and Tar Meter & Arthur Drug Co

Semi annual meeting of county agriculturists at university

The State Association of County Agriculturists meets in semi annual session at the University of Illinois from January 26 to 30. The January 26 session is private. President is A H Cathout Cham paign county. secretary L W Wise Watseka Iroquois county. Banquet Thursday at Heardsley Hotel. talks by agricultural station staff on sheep crops cattle soil with post session discussion. Friday evening January 28 election of officers.

State Association of County Agriculturists University of Illinois A. H. Cathout Champaign County L. W. Wise Watseka Iroquois County Heardsley Hotel Agricultural Experiment Station Association

Highway Short Course Attracts Interest At Wilnins

Over 100 road builders attend the highway engineering short course at the University of Wilnins from January 10 to 21. Leaders discuss proper oil use on country roads, the need for good drainage, and how drying the subsoil affects surface oil benefits. Experts will explain why some oils are unsuitable and how tests determine quality.

University of University of Ilinois University of Itingis

Reach Chihuahua Under Strong Guard

Mex Jan 17 under strong escort of guards armed with eight machine guns, bandits and armed men reportedly attacked mining camps along the Parral railroad corridor. The convoy crossed Fort Moria Passengers reached their destination as troops pursued suspects.

Chinuahua City Mex Parral Moria Diene

Bankers Urge Hard Road Building Over Oil Trials

State Highway Engineer Fletcher of California warns oiling dirt roads is only a temporary experiment in a letter to Highway Engineer Boyer. Illinois Bankers' Association advises hard rock or gravel roads, lasting beyond bond issues for communities seeking road bonds. Also notes university short courses and an upcoming mid‑year exam period in 1916.

Fletcher California Boyer Beyer Bankers’ Association of Hllinois

Sloan's Liniment promoted as universal pain killer

A testimonial from Marvin H. Loistir of Berkeley California praises Sloan's Liniment for quick neck stiffness relief after wet feet. He says one application eased pain and a second the next morning fully restored movement, noting the product's ease of use without rubbing and its availability at druggists in 1915.

Marvin H. Loistir Berkeley Cal Sloan Druggists

Pioneer Collar Maker Coon Dies in Troy at Age 4

Pioneer collar manufacturer Coon of Troy New York died Monday. He founded the business that bears the name of Cluett Peabody and Co.

Troy N.Y Jannis. Coon Coon Cluett, Peabody & Co

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