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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1919
Page
7
Adolph C Ridder declares self as labor candidate for mayor of Quincy in the Democratic primary on February 25 1919. He lists address 19 and signs as candidate in a brief party nomination notice.
Bradstreet's notes a quiet wholesale and jobbing trade with limited life at large primary markets and slowing movement in the west and south. Retail trade remains strong amid mild weather though southern areas see weaker collections. Manufacturing slows, unemployment rises in iron, steel, and textiles while raw materials show steady inquiries at eastern centers. Weekly bank clearings total $7,113,447,000.
Chicago and several markets show unsettled to lower corn prices as northern town crop signals prompt traders to reassess supply flows. Oats rise slightly while provisions edge higher. Regional quotes list No 2, No 3, and mixed lots across Wheat Corn and Oats with varied bid prices and receipts.
The report notes moderate price range narrowing from Thursday with a firm close. It cites foreign buyers preferring peace purchases over war, while cash corn strength in the U S supports demand from feeders. Oats show steady demand, Argentine shipments down due to strikes, and provisions hold with a strong undertone.
A Friday report shows a two cent drop in Bishop poultry prices with hens at 4 cents per pound roosters at 15 cents and stays at 18 cents while springs at 9 cents. Market activity remained steady overall with hay loads selling at $25 and $24, oats at 79 cents, and baled wheat straw at 11 per ton.
Toledo reports price quotes for Clover seed with cash and future bids including Jan Peb Mar values and Alsike and Timothy primed figures. The data shows January prices, monthly futures, and seasonal shifts for prime and old stocks across several months.
Chicago notes list Rye Barley Timothy and Clover prices with bond references and coupons. New York mercantile paper Sterling bills and government bonds show steady activity. Liberty bonds close with various 3 4 and convertible issues and values.
The Friday stock picture shows erratic moves with U.S. Steel sliding after an initial rise. The note urges buying on declines, especially for leaders like U.S. Steel, Anaconda Copper, Sinclair Oil, and coalitions in rails and tobacco sectors, with caution on gold-backed listings and unlisted issues.
Industrial slowdown and cuts to output spook investors on Friday. Losses span steels, equipment, copper, tobacco, sugar and utilities led by Consolidated Gas after its 80 cent gas case. Hide and Leather Preferred bucked the trend, rising 3 points amid broad declines. Total volume 576,000 shares. total sales $10,575,000.
St Louis reports hog receipts about 15 450 with best steady and other classes weak, prices for lights, pigs, and heavies shown. Chicago hogs 25 000. bulk sales 17.60 17.85. cattle receipts 3 900 with beef cattle strong to prime up to 20.60. Kansas City hogs 16 000 with 17.10 17.60 range, cattle 3 500 strong. East St Louis hogs 13 900 steady with bulk 17.40 17.89 and cattle 2 800 steady.
New York and Chicago market notes dated January 18 show butter prices easing in New York with creameries higher for extras and various grades. Eggs receipts rise with mixed gains and losses across firsts and regulars, while cheese remains steady. Poultry remains alive but weak in New York. Chicago notes lower butter and mixed egg movements, with potatoes steady and poultry down. Sugar and coffee quotes also listed for New York, reflecting spot irregularity in coffee and steady to higher sugar.
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