Corn Market Surges as Distillers Demand Impacts Prices
Chicago reports record corn prices driven by expected distilleries gaining July 15 ownership of corn. July futures at 1.62 to 1.62 1/2, September 1.54. Wheat rises on corn strength. oats and provisions also climb slightly amid cautious trading and looming government controls.
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Chicago
Seaboard
North Dakota
Longe Camimessian
Ligh
Few
Ciese
Jwy
CTS Boort. Co
Eee
BAG Aly Aly Dee
Gabr
SS Yy Park
Minneapolis
Winnipes
Local MARKETS Mill products and farm commodity prices
Daily market listings show hay and grain prices, with No 2 wheat at 2.20 and corn at 1.50. Milling products include various flours and meal prices, feed mixtures, and dairy and meat byproducts. Hog, cattle, poultry, hides, and wool quotes are provided from multiple yards and firms, reflecting regional trading values.
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Levse Bnay
Ajtal al Uy
Kandlenberg Milling Company
Hlard
Northern
Graham
H. P
Los Rega
Mississippi River
Jiwugh
Bare
Mepmiee
Rogan
Phaferm
Shaheed
Anck Brothers
Davia and Cleaver Co
Grain Prices Across Cities and Commodities
Grain markets report prices for wheat corn oats and yellow varieties across Chicago St Louis Kansas City Minneapolis Omaha and New York with No 2 and No 3 yellow and white grades listed. Prices range from about 1.50 to 2.94 per bushel and nearby corn and oat quotes show mixed movements amid July reports.
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Chigace
Chicago
Setaeesa
uSle
Chitta
Cave
Peoria
Phmorta
St. Louia
ST. Louis
Kansas City
Ucansas City
Nea
Minnneapolis
Minneapolis
Newport
New York
Constipation Advice Promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills
A vintage ad warns that coated tongues signal sluggish bowels and headaches. It promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as sugar coated, efficient yet mild, pleasant for all ages, sold for 25 cents by druggists.
Corn Strength Dominates Local Market Amid Cash Buying
Long Commission Co s daily market letter notes cash corn strength with new highs in the local spot market. Strong buying from shorts and bullish traders, led by December and seaboard interests, pushes delivery toward old highs. Oats also rise as houses hedge for seaboard demand while September crops show favorable reports aside from drought damage in the southwest.
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Seaboard
New Timothy Hay Brings $10 a Ton
The local live stock market Thursday saw hog prices rise ten cents. Nineteen loads of farm products entered the city market. A load of new timothy hay sold for $10 per ton, with loose hay fetching $17 to $19 per ton and baled hay at $22 per ton. Corn loads sold at $1.70 per bushel, straw at $8 per ton, and oats ranged up to 67 cents per bushel in varied lots.
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Hve
Wight
Trade listing for horses and mules at TEAST ST TAQUIS
Heavy draft extra priced at 160 295 for eastern chunks and southern horses, mules listed from 125 to 200 with heights from 14 to 18 hands. Includes entries 160175 185 226 and 2TS detailing ranges and prices.
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Teast ST. Taquis
Seed Market Prices and Grain Quotes
Toledo and Chicago market notes list Prime cash prices by month for rye and barley. October prices range around 10 to 12 dollars with various cash quotes. Alaska-Prize and Timothy-Prime notes appear in September and October.
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Toledo
Alaska
Timothy
Chicaro
Chicago
Market Drifts as Apathy Grips New York Stocks
New York July 6 notes midsummer lassitude in stocks with out of town traders and local speculators letting the market drift while awaiting major desert bearing adjustments. Prices sag in iron and steel while some assets show minor gains before a broad late selling wave erodes early advances.
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New York
Chandler
St. Paul
New York Central
Paris Bhills
A. T
N. W
Feo
Nor
Pfad
Lehigh
Lee Wee I
M. Y
Rock Island
Ea Go
Studebaker
Union Pac
Ty, B, Steel
U.S. Steel
Willys-Over
Livestock Markets Report From Major U S Cities
Receipts and prices across St Louis Omaha and Kansas City show hogs and cattle trading steady to higher. Hogs led gains in Omaha and Kansas City with bulk around 14.90 to 15.80, while cattle ranged from about 7.50 to 13.35 for various classes and calves near 9.50 to 15.60.
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St. Louis
Hull
YAO
Omaha
Omatta
Kansas City
Antissy
Butter and poultry market notes from Chicago and New York
Chicago and New York price reports dated July 6 show butter creamery firsts and seconds with varied receipts, including 24 349 cases and 34 323 packing. poultry alive and fowls listed with counts. New York raw sugar and creamery butter receipts are noted, with figures for extras and firsts, and cheese prices amid mixed markets.
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Chicago
Springs
Kingsas City
Kansas City
New York Star
New York
U.acymh
Marion County Men Enter Navy In July
Lloyd Moore Dick Beusey and Harold Baker left Palmyra for St Louis for the second Navy marine corps examination. They will train at Port Royal S C and report by Friday morning. An informal dance honored them as Marion county citizens wish them success. Recruits toured the county this week promoting the Navy.
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Palmyra
Lloyd Moore
Dick Beusey
Harold Baker
St. Louis
U. S. Marine Corps
Port Royal
S. C
Marine Corps
Hounty
Marion County
C. E. Isurgdorf
Allen’ Burgdorf
George Craigmire
Bank of Palmyra
J. S. Kelley
Arthur
Burgdorf
Luttrum
Hanover
Germany
Wremen
New Orleans
Old Country
America
Quincy, III
Hannibal
Oddfellows Lodge
Red Cross Day Observed by Beverly Methodist Church
Beverly Illinois Methodist church held Red Cross Day on Sunday evening with a strong turnout. The silver offering for the Red Cross fund totaled eight dollars as a key community event. Local and visiting residents, including S. Lawless of Liberty and G. A. Hendrix, were noted in Springfield on business. Maury Tarvey of Emporia Kansas recently visited relatives before heading to Westville Indiana to see sister Mrs. J Burns. The Standard Bearers attended with Arntzen sisters Saturday afternoon, Kya Arntzen visited home folks over the weekend, and J Buffington and family of Quincy were Beverly visitors last week.
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Methodist Church
Red Cross
Lawless of
Liberty
G. A. Hendres
Springfield
Maury Tarvey
Emporia
Kans
Westville
Ind
J. Burns
Arntzen
Hartman Widow Eliza Houartman Funeral Held
Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Hartman wife of Rev J P Houartman were held at the M E church in Versailles. She was 77 and a longtime member of the M E church. Survived by husband two daughters Mabel Clark Salle Reische Grace Ponder and two sons Dan and John present at the service. Miss Georgia Root married Lawrence Wilson at the family home and will reside on his Beardstown farm. Rev J M Judy presided. Mrs Hartman’s death ended many years of faith and family ties in the community.
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Eliza Hartman
J. P. Houartman
M. EL
Hartman
M. FE. Church
Shea Leaven & Daughters
Mabel Clark
Salle Reische
Grace Ponder
Montpeler
Ohio
Dan
New Mexico
C. T. Pitch
A. J. Ross
Quincy
Mr. Pitch
Misa Maud
Misa Gweneth Chenoweth
Meredosia Friends Attend Beardstown Celebration
A party of friends from Meredosia in the 4th traveled to Beardstown for the celebration. Mr and Mrs Carlos Casteen left Wednesday for a short visit with Rushville friends. Tom Walling moved his family to Beardstown. Horace Williams of Jacksonville spent the 4th with his parents. Rev J M Judy left for Griggsville to attend tent meetings next week. Tom Clampit and his wife and daughter from Jacksonville visited here Sunday.
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Meredos
Beardstown
Carlos Casteen
Rushville
Tom Walling
Horace Williams
Jacksonville
H. T. Willams
J. M. Judy
Griggsville
Tom Clampit
Social events and small gatherings in Columbus area
The article notes multiple social visits and church events in Columbus and nearby towns. Attendees include William P. McNeall and family, D. L. McNeail and baby, Granville Lummis, Ann Rutledge, Cyrus Miller and family, Albert Henning and family, Harlan Stowe, Mrs. Hugh Lawless and Bowen nieces, C. Co. Sparks, Mrs. Stone, and Rev. J. T. Patrick. Also mentions a C. F. convention visit and Rev. Patrick purchasing adjacent lots from Mrs. Sarah Leeper.
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Women of the
Christian Church
Epworth League
William P. McNeall
D. L. McNeail
Granville Lummis
Hugh Reeder
Quincy
Ann Rutledge
Coatsburg
Cyrus Miller
Fowler
Sarah Leeper
Albert Henning
Harlan Stowe
Rock Island
C. F
Mitchell
Hugh Lawless
Bowen
C. Co
Augusta Notes on Local Visits and Travel
James Newcomb of Friend Nebraska visited his mother Mrs Mercy Newcomb in Augusta on Saturday evening. Carthage visitors Dr Earl Cooper Mrs Earl Cooper and son Eugene came Monday. Jr and Mrs W Venable and daughters Constance and Gertrude Mrs Helen Kirkland and son Sam Mrs Mercy Newcomb and granddaughter Miss Mary and James Newcomb drove to Keokuk Monday for the day. Dan Artz of Keokuk Iowa spent Tuesday with Edwin Artz. Rollo Phillips visited Bushnell Wednesday with friends Mr and Mrs Tom Jones who recently returned from the east. Mrs Welen Kirkland and son Samuel left Tuesday for Home New York after six weeks in Augusta. Mrs J K Winters and daughters Edith Ruth and Della drove to Fowler Monday for Louise Stahl funeral. Nelle Young of Galesburg spent Wednesday with her father W H Young.
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Augusta
James Newcomb
Nebr
Mercy Newcomb
Earl Cooper
Eugene
Carthage
W. Venable
Constance
Gertrude
Helen Kirkland
Sam
Mary
Keokuk
Dan Artz
Towa
Edwin Artz
Rollo Phillips
Bushnell
Tom Jones
East
Welen Kirkland
Samuel
N. Y
J. K. Winters
Edith
Ruth
Della
Fowler
Louise Stahl
Nelle Young
Galesburg
W. H. Young
Mexico May Join War With Allies
El Paso reports prominent Mexicans expect Mexico to declare war on Germany within 60 days. They foresee seizure of German property in Mexico City Torreon and Chihuahua City, internment or deportation of Germans, and seizure of vessels at Tampico. Oil field safety and munitions production would be organized for allied fleets.
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EL Paso
Texas
Mexico
Mexico City
Torreon
Chihuahua City
Tampico
Coal investigation near completion in two weeks
Washington July 6 The federal trade commission plans to finish its probe into bituminous coal production costs to establish a price basis for government purchases. The commission cannot fix prices and will hand over figures to agencies using coal. Meanwhile the $3 a ton mine price set by operators stands for public purchases. much coal sells at that figure or lower.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
The
Trade Commission
Porto Rico Natives Register For Draft
San Juan reports show military registration on the island moving rapidly in line with President Wilsons Proclamation. Officials expect total registration to surpass early estimates as districts indicate strong compliance and good spirit.
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Porto Rico
San Juan
Pla
Wilson
British Sailors Parade With U S Forces In San Diego
British and United States sailors joined a Independence Day parade in San Diego. A detachment aboard a British warship served as the honored unit, marching alongside local crews and spectators on the celebratory route.
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San Diego
United States
Safety First with Cough and Cold Ad
Warning against neglecting a cold with claims that early treatment prevents pneumonia. Promotes Dr King s New Discovery to kill germs, soothe throat and loosen phlegm. Mentions mildly laxative ingredients and pricing 50c to 1.00 at the druggist.
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Saftey
Country Folks Up in Arms on Parking Zone
A local column harshly criticizes Quincy’s proposed business district parking ordinance. It argues the reform impulse is sweeping the city, punishing farmers by forcing country autos to distant lots and endangering cars and belongings as theater crowds crowd streets. It emphasizes auto use and rural return trips to town for trading and rest.
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Quincy
Quincey
Quincy Railway CO
City and country clash over parking and growth
An old dispatch discusses city growth and the strain of urbanism on residents. It argues that restricting mobility in business districts harms daily life, fearing an intrusion by authorities, while noting rural areas benefit when cities expand. A note on a new telephone accessory mentions a circular disc with ear tubes for hands free operation.
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Instant Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn and callus remover. It claims immediate soreness disappearance after applying drops, with the affected skin shriveling and lifting away without harming surrounding tissue. The small bottle costs only a few cents and suits a dresser drawer for quick relief.
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Horse Gorge
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Seed Market
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U. S& Ss
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FSA
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LA. 8
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Philadelphia
Himerson
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Archy C. Robards
Geo. A. Mahan
Ed Bruns
Berryman Henwood
Geo. A. Brown
F. L. Richards
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France
Elmer Carson
Trunk Triplett
Fabius
Carson
Triplett
Hitchway Basinever
Ely
Krussell Markell
Madison Willis
James Yager
Oakwood
Pearl Clifton
Stanley Duncan
Inez Johnson
Tufts, IL
Raymond Gaugh
Lillian Treadway
Canton
Moritz L.lappel
Margaret WK
Ensminger
Kenneth C. Whitstone
Jennie
the Methodist Church
Court House Lawn
Abs
W. A. Stephens
Little Son
Annabel
Helen Jones
Queen City
W. A. Rinehart
Beverly, III
Versailles
Columbus, III
Bee
Sears
WOLF
Wolf Chemical CO
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