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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1916

Page

3

Wheat Market Upturn Reflects Drouth and Export Demand

Chicago July 25 Wheat prices rose on Thursday with gains near a bushel as drought and rust threaten spring wheat, while stronger foreign markets and rising export demand buoy optimism. Corn and oats also advanced modestly amid mixed futures. market activity showed large scale buying at open. Northwest and Minneapolis bidding reflected blight fears and rust concerns, with cash prices mounting in several hubs.

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Grain Market Quotations Across Cities

Grain market prices for Chicago Kansas City and St Louis show No 2 red wheat around 1.24 to 1.28 dollars, No 2 yellow corn about 0.83 to 0.86 dollars, No 2 mixed oats near 0.41 to 0.42 dollars, with various hard and white grades listed. Prices span bid ranges and daily quotes from multiple markets including Chicago and Kansas City.

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Constipation relief advertised by Liver Tablets

An old advertisement fragment promotes Chase's Liver Tablets claiming relief from constipation and bloating. It mentions purifying the liver and aiding digestion, with unclear author or date details.

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Livestock Market Reports From Multiple Cities

Receipts and prices for hogs cattle and sheep across Omaha Chicago St Louis Omaha and Kansas City show mixed to steady markets. Hogs generally firm to higher with heavy and large lots around 9.0 to 9.9 per cwt while cattle range from about 4.5 to 10.5 with varied classes. Sheep and lambes reflect steady to higher demand in spots with yearlings and wethers trading near mid to upper range.

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Markets Report Butter Eggs and Poultry Prices Stated

Chicago and New York markets show butter creamery firm at 28 to 29 cents, eggs irregular with firm creamed demand, and poultry prices steady to higher in various regions. Virginia potatoes and Missouri goods listed. pooled prices include corn and cane notes, with financial figures for July 28 and 23.

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Rail Stocks Under Pressure Amid Light Volume

New York July 28 rail shares faced moderate decline as trading was the lightest of the season. U.S. Steel remained apathetic despite earnings and a special dividend, while Western rails led declines. Mexican Petroleum, Texas company and auto suppliers like Goodrich and Lee Rubber dropped, with Willys-Overland down nearly 8 points to a new low after par value change. Bond activity was uneven. U.S. 2s slipped while A and Panama 2s rose modestly.

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Wheat and corn market moves in hot July trading

Chicago July 28 Wheat opened at high levels then fell on profit selling with South Dakota losses around 60 percent. Corn rose on heat and drought fears with December futures hitting new highs while traders awaited rain. Oats followed grains up on buying by shorts, hedgers selling, and cautious speculation on a new oats movement. Weather remains the dominant, uncertain factor shaping prices.

Chicago South Dakota Middlewest Longs Shorts

Hay and straw market report from St Louis

July 25 market notes show mixed clover and mixed hay prices. No 1 Heat mixed at 1007 to 11 dollars, choice Tight mixed at 12 dollars, new timothy at 5.50 dollars, old timothy at 10 dollars. Straw Wheat 6.50 dollars.

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East St. Louis Horse and Mule Market Report

Market unchanged for horses and mules. Prices shown include extra heavy drafts at $175 and $185, good southerns around $175, and mules from 14 to 16 hands priced between $125 and $270. Includes various sizes from 14 to 16 hands and up to 16% harness class.

East ST. Louis Fil

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

The Texas Wonder treats kidney and bladder issues for men and women and regulates bladder troubles in children. If not available locally, mail order is possible for 1.0¢. One bottle lasts two months and often cures. Testimonials available from Dr. F. W. Tiali at 3926 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO. sold by druggists.

Texas Wonder Seldon F. W. Tiali Olive Street St. Louis

Price of No 2 Wheat Higher in Local Market

No 2 wheat price rose to 1.15 per bushel, up three cents, with flour up 20 cents per barrel. Thursday's heat boosted local receipts. sixteen loads of farm products sold by afternoon. Hog prices steady. hay and corn receipts listed with prices. barley and other grains noted.

Local Market Prices for Hay Grain Hogs and Poultry

Readable market list with prices for hay and grain including No 2 wheat at $1.11, oats, baled hay, alfalfa and clover seeds, milling products from Nellenberg Milling, and hog and cattle quotations from C B and Q stock yards. Also includes local butcher quotes for hogs beef veal poultry butter hides and animal byproducts.

Excusable. Employer confronts late clerk in morning exchange

A Monday morning scene shows an employer scolding a clerk for tardiness while the worker apologizes, saying he had heard the employer thought he was dead. The brief dialogue captures a tense workplace moment.

Pittsfield Fall Festival fund tops $1200, aims for three day event

Pittsfield committee led by Hicks English Nelbur and Drew reports over 1200 dollars raised for the third annual fall festival. About 250 to 300 more in smaller subscriptions remains. The festival, run as a free community celebration with no profit motive, will occur in late September or early October with George M. Smith in charge.

Pittsfield R. T. Hicks Harry English EF. W. Nelbur George Drew George M. Smith Lizzie Iaiser Edw. Raftery John Dinsmore Springfield Henry Saylor Ira Grimes Waverly Ill Newburg Clara Callahan and Son Indiana Thurdin Westiky Mld Wine Chiersa Pittsfield Board of Education R.A. Deffentbaugh Millstadt Roo Sint 1 Glen Gr Ethel Harpolerrenoe R.A. Fenbaugh Misslizabeth Werman Edith Alen Alford Lipsold Vida Lighbert H. J. Hoop- Nitter Clyo Kereman Masgwie Higgins Ida Foote Sada Aber Ethel Rainwater

Local Notes From La Belle Missouri and Surrounding Areas

Harry Carter of Bethany visits La Belle friends while noted locals attend events and travel. Miss Moye returns from Quincy after nursing duties, and Mary Mathews has tonsil surgery in Kirksville. A new baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Vanyrey. several residents visit relatives and attend races in Quincy. Harvey Navier injured while raising track section on the railroad project.

Harry Carter Bethany Carter la Belle Viteh & Col Lear Ttawkins Edina Nena Mildre Moerson Ewing Miran Kili Allen William Morgan Moye Quincy W. HH All and Family Ole Smith California Knox City C. W. Collins Gqiadyva Columbus Emil Rosenberger E. A. Dowell Rebecca Rattles Lewistown Ali Russel Stith Harvey Navier

Tenhaeff Bros Ship Carload of Hogs and Local Visits

Tenhaeff Bros shipped a carload of hogs from LaPrairie Illinois on Monday morning. Mrs. Fred Ross returned Thursday from Macomb with her daughter Winefred. Dr. Ross is recovering and expected home Friday. Families from Cedar Falls Iowa and Golden visited Ebenezar church and Charlies Miller’s home for an evening. John Tenhaeff loaded a car of wheat Wednesday. Carl Anderson returned from Blessing hospital in Quincy. The note ends with a humorous remark about women and money.

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