Wheat declines as ocean embargo hits export demand
Chicago dispatch reports advancing ocean freight rates and a new ship charges embargo depressing export demand. Wheat led losses, dropping to 73 1/8 to 1 1/2 cents, with May at 1.293 1/4 and July at 1.22 3/4. Corn and oats fell while provisions slipped as the embargo on corn shipments from eastern ports persisted and seaboard demand weakened.
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Grain Markets Across Cities Date Jan 20
Market quotes from Chicago St Louis Kansas City Liverpool and other centers show wheat prices for No 2 red No 3 red and various hard and soft grades along with corn and oats values in cents and dollars. Notable figures include Chicago No 3 red wheat 1.2934 and St Louis No 2 red 1.231 1.3534, with mixed corn and white oats cited across multiple markets.
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Markets in Chicago and other cities report mixed dairy and poultry prices
Chicago reports varied dairy and poultry prices with creameries and firsts showing fluctuations. Eggs and butter move differently across regions including St. Louis New York and Kansas City, with receipts and packing figures noted and multiple grade distinctions listed.
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St. Louis
Bethlehem Steel Declares Initial Dividend of 80
New York Jan 20 The market showed little action except for Bethlehem Steel's initial dividend of 80 cents a share from 1915 earnings. The move surprised some and disappointed others as Bethlehem's shares fluctuated around 471 to 479 before settling at 479, down 6 points. U S Steel weakened with an expected dividend decision pending. Automobiles slipped with GM at 475, Willys at 219 4, Studebaker at 150 54. War issues and oils also fell.
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Corn Prices Edge Up As Market Reports 71 Cents
Hogs dipped 20 cents per hundredweight in the local live stock market on Thursday. Corn advanced one cent with top price now 71 cents a bushel. Weather limited grain arrivals to five loads, three of which were corn at 70 and 71 cents. one more price unlisted. Hay sold at 14 and 13 dollars per ton.
Local Market Prices for Hay Grain and Flour
Prices paid for hay and grain include No 2 wheat at 1.18, flour 6.40, corn 0.6671, oats 0.30 to 0.35, wheat straw 5.35, baled prairie hay 9.13.50, clover seed 9.10, crab grass 7.50, corn meal 2.00 per 100 lb, retail flour 6.60, straight patent 6.40, hard wheat flour 6.60, bran 3.00 per ton, shipstuff 31.00 per ton, graham 4.00 per cwt.
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Hogs market quotes for varying weights and grades
Market report lists choice hogs 200 to 800 pounds at 6.85 to 7.10 per unit and 160 to 200 pounds at 6.65 to 6.95. Other ranges include 440 to 150 pounds at 6.10 to 6.35, and 90 to 110 pounds pigs at 6.30 to 6.45. Rough heavy hogs priced at 6.10 to 6.20.
Hog price report shows mixed futures for several weights
Market notes list choice hogs averaging 200 to 250 pounds at 6.65 with 7.6.85 date, 160 to 175 pounds at 6.65, 140 to 150 pounds rough heavy hogs at 5.85 to 6.00, and pigs at 90 to 125 pounds from 5.80 to 6.10.
Poultry Prices and Egg Rates Listed
Poultry quotations include hens 14 cents, roosters 14 de, spring chickens 14 cents, ducks 10 cents, geese 10 cents, young turkeys 16 cents, old gobblers 14 cents. Eggs 25 cents, butter packing stock 1.5 percent, choice country No 1 25 cents.
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ST. Louis
Springs
Market Prices for Livestock and Calves
Choice light hogs priced at 5.50 to 6.05 with rough sows and stags at 5.70 to 5.88 Fat steers and fat heifers listed at 5.50 to 6.00 while at cows bring 3.00 to 4.00 Real calves quoted 6.00 to 8.00 Bulls 3.00 to 4.00 Spring lambs 6.00 to 7.00 Sheep 3.00 to 4.00
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Kansas City
Market quotes for hides and pelts and related goods
Reported by Bolles and Rogers listing prices for cured hides green hides and calf hides by grade, horse prices by size, glue and pony values, tallow and grease rates, and wool pelts with yearling and lamb prices, showing varied per-pound and per-item figures. Prices reflect grading and quality distinctions across hides, tallow, and wool products.
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Horses and mules dominate southern market in St Louis trade
On January 20 in St Louis strong demand for horses and mules emerged with southern mares and eastern stock drawing buyers. Heavy draft, plain and saddle types sold at notable prices while cotton mules fetched solid returns across various heights.
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Price of Potatoes Now $1.60 a Bushel
Potatoes scarce and rising in price with Northern spuds up from 60 to 90 cents to 1.60 per bushel due to last season’s rain causing rot. California orange crop damage cited as another price driver. Local dealers adjusting quotations. January and February dubbed dark months by fruit and vegetable dealers. hot house produce limited though a wide range of items remains available with varied prices for beans, beets, carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, lettuce, peppers, radishes, tomatoes, onions, apples, oranges, lemons, bananas, grapes, cranberries, figs, dates, and more across wholesale and retail listings.
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Wheat market outlook amid mixed selling and import influence
Early trade saw w Heat opening with expectations of a heavy market due to Wednesday profit taking and realized sales. Support came from the Seaboard and insiders while delayed wire news and embargo actions weighed on early cables.
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Farm Fencing Shift Driven by Wire Use in North Central States
A health of farm fencing shifts toward woven wire as stone wood and hedges decline. Bulletin 321 notes wire fences exceed 70 percent of fencing in 12 North Central states with Dakota Nebraska Kansas and northern Minnesota above 99 percent. A typical general use fence of about four feet height with 10 wires costs about 93 1/2 cents per rod and lasts about 22 years, making it economical despite higher initial cost.
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Market Recovery and Mixed Activity in Port and Hog Prices
Port business revived and steadied the market with commission houses as free sellers on the bulge. Cash demand improved as the discount for No 4 white under May narrowed from 44 to 44 1 4 cents. Provisions eased with scattered liquidation, while hog prices fell sharply contributing to weakness. A leading commission house dominated May ribs trading on the selling side after days of buying.
New York Money and Rates Reported
New York money markets show mercantile paper at 3 3/4 percent and time loans at 2 1/2 to 3 percent. Bar silver stands around 63 1/2 percent, Mexican dollars quoted near 43 7/8 cents, with call money peaking at 2 percent and trading as low as 1 1/4 percent.
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Dr King’s New Life Pills Aid Liver Digestion
An old-time advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills restore liver function and digestion, relieve constipation and biliousness, improve complexion, and boost energy. The pill package costs 25 cents at the druggist.
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