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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1917

Page

10

Wheat market trims losses as forecasts misread demand

Chicago wheat prices rallied late after sharp losses from forecasted government yield. July and September futures closed mixed while corn rose on export demand. oats and provisions posted modest gains. Across markets, reports showed varied local prices and grain receipts in Minneapolis, Kansas City, Peoria, and St Louis with no uniform trend.

Minneapolis Minn Northern St. Louis New York New Yor

Local markets list hay grain and milling prices

Prices paid for hay and grain include No 2 wheat at 250 dollars per bushel and corn at 1 60 per bushel. Milling products show high patent flour near 13.60 per cwt and various feeds, meats, and livestock quotes from local markets and stockyards with hogs, cattle, and poultry priced by weight and class.

Hkudlenberg Stilling Company Mienck É. Hood H.R Mississippi River Anck Hroterg Davia and Cleaver Co Bolles & Rogers

Industrial slowdown weighs on trade and output

Reports describe a broad economic downturn with warmer weather only modestly lifting retail demand. Industry shows weakness in iron and steel, shipbuilding, textiles, and furniture as prices rise and consumer demand falters. Energy use remains high while transport and mercantile supplies are strained. weekly bank clearings total 6,081,122,000, up 16 percent from the prior week.

Sas Netioois Aimoagy Othe Sane Regabir Ino Werd Domund Louad

Dr King’s New Discovery Promotes Quick Cold Relief

An old advertisement warns that a chill after bathing or drafts can bring germs and illness. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a balsam remedy that reduces inflammation, soothes cough, and heals tissues. Buy from your druggist for 50 cents or 1 dollar.

King

Wheat and grain market letters on yields and price outlook

The report notes wheat yields this year at about 656 million bushels versus 646 million last year, suggesting higher prices for a time despite a closed market and wartime supply measures. Corn shows renewed export demand and buying, but cautions against investing as futures fix prices. Oats are projected at 1.881 billion bushels with 30 million more than last year, yet there is no price fixed yet and no serious shortage anticipated.

Shicago Washington Atlantic Seaboard Europe Gulf of Mex Seaboard Coats Kirlier Hoya

Prices Steady at Local Stock and Feed Market

Local market reports show steady prices for hay and oats amid Friday trading. Thirteen farmers delivered stock. lease hay moved in six loads with four at $20 per ten and two at $22, while stated hay brought five loads including singletons at various prices. A load of oats remained on the lot at 4.30.

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Crop Report Triggers Rally in New York Markets

The government crop report released at the session’s end sparked a market rally, lifting rails and standard shares from early profit taking. Industrials and equipment gained less, while specialties led gains. The report came amid renewed attention to commodities and foreign exchange movements.

New York

Livestock Markets Report From St Louis to Omaha

Livestock receipts and prices across St Louis Chicago Kansas City and Omaha. Cattle and hog listings show bids for steers heifers cows and calves with values ranging from around 7 to 19 dollars in various markets. Sheep reports note steady to slower trends with lambs yearlings and ewes priced accordingly.

Bion Cuycago Marie i Tmogs Wernkin Plharsiulay Seangan Kanana City Kansas City Selower Omaha

Market report scribbles from Chicago and New York

A fragmented market note lists various items and receipts including potatoes and creamery products. It mentions quantities like 22791 cases and 32a kg, with references to Chicago and New York sections, handling receipts, car counts, and price activity described as steady or unchanged.

Chicago Roy Tlower Texas Bantistana Alabamna Taonisinnak New York Mwhsetthet Tnoss Creamery Fisher Byars Wnsettledt Rive Ponltiv Pitta Eblekens, Brofters R Ichey

Toledo Prices for Clover and Timothy Seed

Toledo reports cash prices for Clover seed with October futures at 10.98 and December at 11.26, Alsike Urline at 11.40 for September. Timothy prime cash stands at 3.00 for September and 3.90 for December. Chicago notes rye nominal and barley 1.16 to 1.45, Timothy 6.50 to 8, Clover 12 to 1T.

Toledo Clover Seed Alsike Urline Timothy Chicago

Hay and Straw Prices From Chicago Market Report

Chicago June 9 hay and straw market report shows prices for timothy clover and alfalfa varying with quality. Timothys range around 18 to 20 dollars, with straw near 8.5 dollars, and oats and wheat values noted.

St. Louis Chicara Chicago Chetea Timothy

Farm Efficiency Through Larger Implements and Hours

Agricultural efficiency hinges on better use of machines and man power as labor is scarce. Farmers raise horsepower per man by bigger teams and tools, increase area per worker with larger implements, and extend field size. Night work and shared custom labor are advised to alleviate spring labor gaps.

Illinois farmers urged to boost corn yields via timely shallow cultivation

W S Brockson of the University of Illinois advocates cultivation as the practical path to higher corn yields. He cites experiments from Illinois Ohio Missouri and Indiana showing weed control and shallow cultivation significantly raise bushel per acre counts. Three to four cultivations are typically most profitable to kill weeds and protect roots.

J. G. Mosier University of Linois Ohio Experiment Station Lana Illinois Station Missouri Experiment Station Indiana Experiment Station

Chicken Fat 13 Fine for Cakes and Breeding Stock

U S Department of Agriculture specialists say chicken fat is a prized ingredient in cake making and puff paste. In New York markets it can fetch up to 1.10 per pound and many collect it from dressed poultry. The piece notes proper storage, uses in frying and baking, and also advises farmers on breeding stock demand and rising prices for wool and mutton.

United States Department of Agriculture New York Knollenberg Milling Co 8Th York Streets Quincy

Save Ewe Lambs Urges Breeding Stock Focus

Washington June 9 The department of agriculture urges sheep owners to save every ewe lamb for breeding and market only slaughterable ones. There is a strong demand for quality breeding stock as the message emphasizes utilizing valuable stock for future flocks.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Nebraska Farmers Rethreshing Stacks

Lincoln reports Nebraskan farmers are re threshing old wheat straw stacks and earning from one to one fifty dollars per bushel. No. 2 grade wheat from straw stacks yields two to three years old, with yields of one hundred to two hundred bushels. The practice began in the southern state and spread widely, drawing attention of county conservation boards and defense councils to boost food supply. A record will be kept of further results for Wheat growers.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska

Laurier Denies Resignation In Liberal Caucus

Ottawa June report that Sir Wilfred Laurier denies resigning from the Liberal caucus. He says the resignation was not discussed and the claim is untrue. Opposition leader planned further comment.

Wilfred Laurier Ottawa Wilfred Laurer Toronto Liberal Wuld

Senate Confirms Jennings Nomination as District Judge

The Senate confirmed Robert W. Jennings of Juneau Alaska to be judge of the United States district court amid prior opposition. The confirmation settles the long fight over his nomination.

Senate Jennings Washington Robert W. Jennings Juneau Alaska United States District Court

Estimates On Wheat Totals

Washington reports the department of agriculture forecasts U S wheat this year at 656 million bushels, up from last year and toward the five year average. Winter wheat prospects improved in May while spring wheat areas expanded to 19.0 million acres, with a 283 million bushel production.

Washington United States Department of Agriculture Timeie Mitouri

The Evils of Constipation Ad

A vintage ad explains constipation shortens life and harms health. It promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a prompt, mild relief to cleanse the system and improve complexion. Available at druggists for 24 cents.

Dr. King Ion

Socialist meeting postponed in Stockholm amid rumors

Reuters despatch from London reports the international Socialist committee meeting in Stockholm could not be held “owing to various circumstances.” The message says the meeting is rumored to be postponed until September.

London International Socialist Committee Stygkholm Reuter

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