Wheat market slides on optimistic crop prospects and northward harvest
Chicago reports show wheat down 3% to 9c with July at 1.94 and September 1.80 as gains in winter wheat and spring crop outlook drive speculation. Corn, oats, and provisions swing amid government and private signals. hedging pressures and notes of abundant lard supply in Liverpool shape the day. Regional quotes from Minneapolis, Omaha, Kansas City, Peoria, and St. Louis reflect varied grain prices and receipts.
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Chicago
T&c
Texas
Bahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Indiana
Seaboard
Atlantic
Liverpool
Seed Market Shaped By Price List At Toledo Trade Center
A fragment from a seed market listing shows prices for Prineemsh and Prime cash items with months and amounts. The text references educational tuition and a college enrollment note, noting 260 students and a government tuition policy, but details are incomplete.
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism Ad Teaser
Sloan's Liniment offers quick penetrating relief for rheumatic pains and aches. The clear liquid soothes muscle soreness, sprains, and back or neck pain, advertised as superior to plasters and ointments. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Sloan
To Close Exchange Ends in Chicago Fallout of Drafts
The Chicago Board of Trade announced on June 1 that it will close June 5 due to conscription registrations. The move reflects wartime staffing and market disruption as the military draft proceeds.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Agricultural market wrap reports mixed grains activity
Wheat prices weakened as nearby deliveries pressured the market. Reports of a neutral government reselling export wheat were unconfirmed, though the cash market showed a harsher tone. Corn faced weak futures despite steady cash demand, with a late rally softening losses and oats held by export prospects amid a weak cash situation. The June crop yield is expected higher than May, with further price adjustments likely.
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Dakotas
Minnesota
Price of hogs slightly advanced on local market
Hog prices rose ten cents on the Thursday live stock market. Seven loads of farm goods sold in the city sale. Loose hay sold in two loads at 22.60 per ton and another price not listed. Three corn loads sold at 1.704 bushel. Four loads of oats brought 72 and 75 cents per bushel. One bale of baled straw sold at 1.50 per ton.
Local Market Prices for Grains and Milling Products
Local markets list prices for grains, hay, and straw, plus milling products from Knollenberg Milling. No. 2 wheat $2.80, corn $1.50 to $1.70, oats 70 to 76, baled straw $7.65 to $8.00, baled hay $21 to $28, loose hay $119 to $126, alfalfa hay $22, millet seed $1.25 to $1.76. Milling products show flour prices with straight patent at $13.40 per cwt, hard wheat flour $13.80, graham $6.80, bran $1 per cwt, corn meal $3.90 per cwt, shelled corn $1.80, and various feeds. Hog and cattle quotes follow for regional yards, with mixed weights and prices, plus poultry and hides sections and regional spot quotes from St. Louis and Chelan.
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Knollenberg Milling Company
Swift
H. P
Mississippi River
Anck Brothers
Popularity of loan gives shares rise in New York markets
On Thursday market gains broad with favorable holiday factors, led by liberty loan popularity and strong April export data. Grain forfeitures and Russian situation weighed late, while rails and metals showed limited moves. U S Steel remained influential as volume totaled 1 09 million shares with total sales at 2 725 million par value.
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New York
Liberty Loan
U. S. Steel
U. S
Midwest and St Louis cattle and hog markets report
Chicago and St Louis markets show hog receipts around 5 200 with mixed to strong prices for many grades while cattle receipts near 3 200 hold steady to higher with native steers priced around 7 50 to 13 70 and stockers 6 25 to 11 85. Omaha and Kansas City round out the day with hogs at 15 10 to 15 85 and cattle to 13 40 with diverse groupings across regions.
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Long Commission Co
Minneapolis
Chicago
Ife
Springs
St. Louis
Omaha
Neb
Kansan City
Kansas City
Dairy and poultry market snapshot from major U S cities
Markets report from New York Chicago and Kansas City shows mixed dairy receipts with creamery butter inching up and cheese unsettled, while poultry prices firm for chickens and fowls. Sugar and coffee hold steady as spot markets reflect modest gains and exporting activity remains constrained.
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New York
Printing Office Raid Uncovers Pro-Conscription Plot
Gov James E Cox announced state and federal agents uncovered a nationwide plot centered in Columbus to urge young men to avoid registering for conscription next Tuesday. A raid on 1113 South High Street led to arrests including Harry E Townsley. Ammon Hennacy and Albert Walsnipper were also detained for distributing anti conscription literature.
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Columbus
United States
James E. Cox
South High Street
Ohio
Middle West
Stuart Bolin
U. S
Bert Walters
John Shibley
Cleveland
Carter
Harry E. Townsley
Ammon Hennacy
Ohio State University
Albert Walsnipper
Local News From Denver Illinois Bulletin
Mrs D C Barber receives telegram from niece and nephew Roscoe Ramsey and wife California about daughter Marie undergoing appendicitis surgery last Saturday. Ramsey couple plan to visit their old home but illness delays their trip. Miss Vernila Stein heads to Peoria Canton Trivoli Farmington after Bowen High School graduation. will attend Normal at Macomb in summer. Troy Delaney recovers from pneumonia. teaching staff to return next year. Edith Fulmer principal Binnell intermediate and Carpenter primary. Calvin Fink returns to Versailles after winter schooling. Mrs George Burner visits sick sister Nellie, measles case, at Keokuk nursing school en route to graduation. Gleaner Bible class to host ice cream strawberry festival on William Howard’s lawn Saturday afternoon June 9. Decoration Day observed quietly due to heavy rain and showers. Mildred Mathey of La Prairie visiting grandparents Alfred and Mrs Burnett. Alatha Bible school class entertained at Bentley to good house.
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Denver
III
D. C. Barber
Roscoe Ramsey
California
Marie
Trivoli
Farmington
Bowen High School
Macomb
Troy
Plane Delaney
Edith Fulmer
Car Binnell
Ida Carpenter
Mildred Mathey
la Prairie
Alfred Burnett
Alatha Bible School
Bentley
Decoration Day services held at Columbus church
Decoration Day exercises were conducted at the Christian church in Columbus on Wednesday at 2 30 pm with orchestra, choir, and prayers. Rev G I Losh of Quincy gave the address, twenty five Civil War soldiers were named, and flowers were laid at the cemetery after rain forced postponement of the planned cemetery ceremony for a week. Several locals and visitors were mentioned in attendance and with travel.
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Columbus, III
The
Christian Church
Mr. Patrick
G I. Losh
Quincy
Sons of Veterans
Columbus
Ruth McBratney
Camp Point
D. T. McMeall
Collins
Charles Tron
Maxwell Pollock
Floyd
J. M. Lohr
Floyd Lea
German Attacks on French Lines Near Paris Reported
June 1 report says German forces attacked French positions along the Chamagne region with extreme violence. French fire and bayonet counterattacks halted advances at several points, with heavy German losses noted. Fighting centered near the Teuton region and Vasque and Mont TaUut, conducted in four waves after bombardment and gas shells. French troops took prisoners, including two officers.
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Paris
Cham Pagne
Teuton
Vasque
Mont Tlaut
Catechism on Liberty Loan Bonds for World War I
Government catechism explains the Liberty Loan of 1917, detailing its purpose as the people's contribution to freedom and democracy. It covers issue amount of 2 billion dollars, price range from 30 to 100000, interest at 3 1 2 percent semiannually, eligibility for bonds, repayment terms, security by United States faith, and purchase avenues through the Treasury, Federal Reserve banks, post offices, and many banks and firms. It notes initial payment of 2 percent with installments thereafter on specified dates and frames bond purchases as a patriotic pledge.
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America
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Liberty Loan
Treasury Department
Washington
Federal Reserve Bank
Post Office
Confederacy Daughters to Meet in Hannibal
The United Daughters of the Confederacy and ext Confederates plan a ceremony in Hannibal on Saturday to honor crosses of valor. Graves to receive crosses include W. H. Hatch, J. F. Frasher, J. W. Proctor, and Dabney Bowles. Local and visiting attendees reported, with community notices on health, teaching, and local marriages.
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Confederacy
Hannibal
Jersey bull sale depicted with regional buyers
Walter L Williams and Katherine Meyer of Quincy Frederick Bolin and Marie Osborn of Quincy Tra S Dopp of Agambal and Ollie O Goodnight of Palmyra George V Saffarans of the Marion farm sold their fine Jersey bull Queens Fairy Boy to M L Holladay of Holden Mo for five hundred dollars Messre Fred Robertson of Bar Ul and M Bleigh of Philadelphia No each bought a yearling bull from Mr Saffarans herd Mr and Mrs O M Johnson and Miss Florida Rudd of Newark Mo have been recent guests of Mr and Mrs H F Drescher Azrael the angel watches over the dying and separates the soul from the body
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Walter L. Williams
Katherine Meyer
Quincy
Fred Bolin
Marie Osborn
Tra S. Dopp
Agambal
Ollie O. Goodnight
Palmyra
George V. Saffarans
Marion Farm
M. L. Holladay
Holden
Messre
Fred Robertson
Bar- Ul
M. Bleigh
Philadelphia
Sudden Weather Brings Colds. Pine-Tar Honey Promised Remedy
Spring weather brings colds and hoarseness. Dr Bell's Pine-Tar Honey claims to head off new colds or end existing ones. Soothing balsams ease sore throat and irritated tissues. Get a bottle today at your druggist for 2 cents. formula on the bottle.
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Omatfla
Minn
Kananasg City
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Peorta
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Toledo
Claver
Constanting
Stiple College
Hearst
Aes
Urke
Bloon
Daily Market Letter
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Pontes
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Lon
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Tee Willys-Over
Panama
Jane
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St. Fouls
Kaunas Clix
Sarah Leeper
Albert Ertel
O. J. Miller
Leeper
United Daughters of the Confederacy
W. H. Hatch
J. F. Frasher
J. W Proctor
Dabney Bowles
Emerson
J. B. Quest
Hirons
LaGrange
Roberta Riegel
Slater
Mildred Hollyman
Bethany
August Berghofer
Madison
Nelson
T. R. Smith
T. C. Lasley
United States Grand Jury
Lawrence Juette
Charles Schnitzer
Russel Fogle
Madison Willis
Frank Willis
Marion County
State Normal
Kirksville
Zelma Lewis
Irene Starkel
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Flossie Langford
Fay Moore
Janie van Landingham
Jessie
Georgia Hitch
Frank Hantress
Frank, Jr
San Antonio
C. J. Johnson
J. H. Hubbard
Baptist Church
Allen N. Fee
Bernice M. Guthrie
Springfield
Court House
Chadwell
Carrollton
James Whaley
John W. King
Scott Cunningham
Myre
Howard Kelley
Mod. Sweeney
New Franklin
Wol Tacohi
Mabel Keller
Fulton, Mo
David Cunningham
Sedalia
Wilbur Wells
Witliam Ortis
Excelsior Springs
Jen Horlaw Heather
John Dyke
George W. Himner
Myrtle E Smith
Ed R. Kendell
Amelia Luster
Azrael
God
Illnois Cafe
Hampshire ST
Illinois
Rhus
Illinois Cafe
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WOLF
Wolf Chemical CO
Quirgey
Brown & Mays Drug CO
Albright & Son
J. R. Baumberger
F. Costigan
Eber Seed Co
Kiem Bros
A. G. Koch
Augusta
Tfarmners
Samuel Gordon
Barry—Akers & Behrensmeyer
Baylis
H. N. Edom
Bluffs
Victor Knoeppel
Oberling McNeal, Clayton
Harry Bennett
Akers & McClinto
H. T. Reed
Carthage
John I. Schultz
Colchester
Terrill Bros. & Co
Coatsburg
Delaplain & Eriesc
J. V. Beott
Brashear
J. T. Elkins
Helther
Toney Collins
Clarence Oj. A. Bulbro
Canton
W. EL Weatheoll
Bilinga
Aa. C
Krox City
Geo. L. Kelley
la drange—Nat
la Bele
J. W. Moore
Lewistown
J. I. Perkins
Myrend Illa
Heidbreders Drug Stores
Frank Kroeger
E. Long & Co
Miller Arthur Drug Co
Kluff-Hoyer Hdw
Coa
Straley Drug Co
John Schroeder
Tholen & Stratman
Pekistry
I. R. Norris
Aywood
Leacn & Guinan
Monroe City
L. M. Woods
Novelty—Novelty Tdw
Dr. A. Arnett
M. CL. Feaster
W. L. Jacobis & Sons
Steffenville
Hurst & Scott
Shelbina
S. G. Parsons
Combs & Smith
J. M. Dean
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