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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1917
Page
10
Chicago July 24 market session shows corn at season highs with September and December futures up. Wheat gains supported by better outlook and miller demand while oats hold firm. provisions rise on corn and hog market strength. Trade notes limited stock reserves, short covering in pork, and mixed receipts and shipments across grains.
Wheat and corn price quotes from Chicago and other cities show varied No 2 mixed and yellow grades with quotes around 2.10 to 2.30 per bushel. Oats display steady to slightly firm bids across markets including Minneapolis and Omaha.
Readable prices show May and grain rates for No 2 wheat at 2.15 and corn at 1.74. Livestock quotes include hogs from various weights at 11.65 to 15.60, cattle and calf values, and feeder commodities. Poultry, dairy feeds, hides, and staple goods also listed with regional dealers and shipping yard references.
Seed market notes report prices for Clover gseedsime cash and December contracts at 11.30 11.20 and 12.25 with Isike-Prime and Smothy-Prime cash at 11.90 172.10 and 3.70 4.10 3.90. Chicago listings show Rye Nomina Barley 1.25 1.60 and Mmothy 4 7.60 12 17 with notes on forage and grain tabs.
Long Commission Co reports corn prices rise driven by a sharp cash market advance despite good crop prospects. Oats swing volatile with late-session buying by shorts. weather damage limited, and a record yield is anticipated. Congress action on distilling use may influence futures. manufacturers expect profits.
The local live stock market saw hog prices advance ten cents on Monday. Only offering at the city market was a load of corn selling at $1.80 per bushel.
Raw sugar holds steady as centrifugal at 6.58 and molasses at 6.70 while refined goods rise 10 points to 9.26 for vent loaf. Other forms range from 8.26 to 7.60 with No. 1 at 7.60 and confectioners A at 7.65.
New York City subway official bulletin reports 2,915,200,205 riders in the last ten years with only one life lost.
The New York market opened with mixed signals as prices fell from last Saturday's gains amid concerns over the Russian situation and war profits taxes. Bank reserves and easier money countered by renewed worries. steel, automotive, and metal shares slid while steamship stocks rallied briefly before retreating. Total stock volume reached 610,008 shares with notable declines in U S Steel Bethlehem Steel and General Motors.
Chicago and St Louis and Kansas City markets show large cattle hog and sheep receipts with mixed to weak demand. Prices vary by class with hogs around 14 to 16 dollars, cattle 6 to 14 dollars, and sheep near 8 to 16 dollars, reflecting unsettled trade across major centers.
Chicago Butter creamery firsts 84 cents with extras 89 and firsts 84. Poultry prices unsettled roosters 13 hens 19. Virginia receipts for potatoes four dollars four twenty five at Kansas City. New York butter creamery higher extras 40 and 39 cents. cheese receipts 2718 head. St Louis poultry hogs and butter prices listed with state medials shown.
Thomas Courtney Duffie, 67, died at his nephew Court Emmings home three miles west of Carthage on Sunday July 22. He had been bedridden twelve weeks due to dropsy and heart trouble. Born in Maryland, he never married and is survived by four siblings. Funeral planned at Hamilton Duffies near Webster with Rev. E. M. Smith officiating. burial at Yetter cemetery.
In a Spring Lake resort tale, Alice Martin’s single prized white shoes are wrecked by chocolate ice cream, exposing her poverty. Harry Hughes jokes about misfortune, she sacrifices her vanity, faces social pressure, and joins him for the pavilion dance, both recognizing their shared poverty.
A Texas Wonder medicine claims to treat kidney and bladder issues, gravel, diabetes, weak back, rheumatism, and irregularities in both men and women. It purports bladder regulation for children and offers mail delivery for $1.00 with two months' treatment per bottle.
A car driven by Lewis Barnett struck a buggy driven by Philip Klodt in Edina Missouri. Klodt was bruised and Barnett’s car was disabled. Loyd Kurth suffered facial cuts and hip bruising from windshield glass. Kendall Botts ford rode with Barnett and was uninjured. Edina Chautauqua opens July 25 with the Kryl band headlining.
Palmyra Missouri July 24 Viresh Keelen a stranger cleaning wells was arrested for peace disturbance. Lester Miner about 60 of four miles east Palmyra faced a serious charge from a state warrant. his daughter Viola 14 testified. Jaqua Redpath Vanton chautauqua advance man arrived from Memphis to promote events. Palmyra Boy Scouts closed a week camp with swimming lessons. Funeral of John R. Gash held at Baptist church. Local draft notices and visiting residents noted.
In Stillwell Illinois drafted locals include Stanley Cunningham Alex Turner Fred Witt Art George Von Stillwell Mack Cheney and Albert Wheewell all married except Von Stillwell The Red Cross elected officers President Dr F A Hanson vice president Mrs Arthur secretary Golda Howard treasurer William Crear George Stickney named incoming school principal The term runs 1 3 months this year Visitors Eunice Hecox Rex of Decatur Lucile Butler of Quincy Margarite Jackson Mary Crear attended a convention In Griggsville Eva Butler of Quincy visited Dr Hanson Rain fell Monday morning The Japanese government runs the phone system but cannot meet demand for service.
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