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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
10
Chicago markets rise as grain prices advance on fears of scarce supplies. Wheat and oats gain while corn nears the limit, with Canadian and North Dakota crop reports worrying traders. Regional quotes from Kansas City St Louis Peoria Minneapolis and New York reflect mixed futures and current spot prices across grains and related commodities.
Daily market sheet lists prices for wheat at 32.00 per unit, corn at 1.60, oats at 63 to 66, and various hay and seed prices. Milling products from Knanvallenberg Milling Co show flour prices across multiple grades, plus meal and seed meals. Hog, poultry, egg, butter, hides, and fat cattle quotes are provided, with corrected daily figures from Anck Brothers and Davis and Cleaver Co.
Long Commission Co reports continued strength in cash corn and tight September delivery offset by good rains in the southwest. Prices close modestly higher amid unconfirmed peace rumors. Oats July firm with light offerings and top-day close as deferred deliveries react to corn strength. North Dakota and Canada report deterioration from dry weather as new oats movement disappoints.
The local market shows steady prices for hogs and wheat on Thursday. Millers anticipate new wheat in Peele bidding $2 a bushel. Farm product loads entered the city, with hay prices ranging from $5 to $19 per ton and corn at $1.70 per bushel. Oats varied with new at 55 cents and old at 66 cents per bushel.
Seed market data from Chicago lists clover at $11.60 to $12.50 for October December and March, with alsike at $11.80 for September and October. Timothy prices shown at $3.60. The report also mentions extensive munition work in England with two thirds of women newly engaged this year.
New York July 20 small stock exchange activity with price declines driven by disturbances in Russia and British cabinet changes. Call loans held at 6 percent. long-term credit scarcer. Industrials weak on war prices and tax deadlock. rails dampened by rumors. Total volume about 645,000 shares. bonds irregular.
Chicago hogs receipts 16 000 with n ative and mixed bids around 14 to 16 dollars. cattle receipts 4 990 to 20 000 with native beef steers near 14 dollars. sheep receipts 8 000 with lambs around 14 to 15 . in Missouri and Kansas City regions hogs 7 800 steady up to 15 55. cattle 4 300 steady with steers near 12 3 75. sheep lambs up to 15 50. Omaha market steady to higher hogs 14 40 15 40. cattle 12 000 with native beef steers 8 60 12 75. Omaha sheep 9 000 steady to strong with lambs 14 75 15 65.
The U S army transport service is successfully meeting the great task of importing supplies for the troops. Immediate needs include locomotives bridge material bathing and ventilating apparatus and electric generating and refrigerating plants. Imports number between 400 and 5000 huts more than 100 miles of water piping 50000 stoves 250000 miles of wire 50000 rolls of paper and steel bridges cranes laundry machines and steam fire engines.
Miners arrive in Warren district at about 40 daily seeking work in copper mines and mills. Sheriff Harry Wheeler and 150 deputies prevent I. W. W. members from reentering the district to avoid labor agitation while workers from Texas Oklahoma Michigan and other states seek jobs after board examinations. Prosperity is anticipated in the good time coming.
CarthageJuly 20 Two prisoners Harry Cooper and Dale Walton escaped from Carthage jail about 9 o'clock Wednesday evening by sawing three bars with a hack saw. They entered a private cellar used for insane patients or female prisoners, then passed through the kitchen to an alley. Cooper was seen near the Hotel Cutler yards and alarm raised. The escape likely took weeks of work. several observers failed to notice the hidden bars. Cooper had prior jail time. Walton’s first offense, hopes he is not with Cooper. No trace found by Thursday night.
At Johnson's Bend on the North River near Palmyra on Thursday, July 20, Scout Master J. T. Bloom led a Guest Day at Camp Pershing. Parents and friends toured the grounds as the boys followed strict routines with daily programs, meals, and colors observed. Visitors noted the boys' discipline and leadership, and many enjoyed the river rides and camp amenities before the camp breaks.
The scouts are a trifle tender from San Burn but relish every minute. They praise Scout Master Bloom and Mr. Kelley for their efforts in making the camp a success.
Mendon July 20 the third day of the Mendon Chautauqua featured patriotic events with Dr. K F Nance delivering lectures and an illustrated talk on the great war. Minnesota Military Orchestra provided music as veterans from the Civil War and Spanish American War attended. Proceeds near 150 to 200 dollars, with a cash balance for next year. Nicolas on hotel hosted a banquet for town business leaders and John R Boardman spoke on town improvement.
Organization of the National Investors' Protective League holds to protect the interests of brewers in New York. The group forms to advocate for safeguards and concerted action among members amid ongoing financial and regulatory pressures.
An organization announced its intent to oppose prohibition while seeking compensation for $1.5 billion in brewery investments. It will dispatch legislative representatives to Washington and state capitals nationwide. Ether production date noted as 1846.
A Cincinnati authority discovered a new ether compound and marketed Freezone for corns and calluses. Apply a few drops to the affected area and the soreness disappears as the corn or callus loosens enough to lift off. It claims no pain or skin irritation and works on hard and soft corns as well as callosities. Women are advised to keep Freezone ready to relieve corn pain.
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