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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
3
Miss Ella Eckles travels to Macomb for commencement at Macomb High School. She finished her course January 1 but graduates this week. Several locals, including Leslie White from Northwestern University, return for summer visits and numerous social events are noted across Golden.
Chicago market reports a Friday surge in Wheat driven by the U.S. government crop outlook showing lower-than-expected U.S. yield, while Corn eased slightly. Oats rose modestly and provisions moved irregularly amid shifting demand. Northwest and seaboard trade supported by buying. futures quotes vary across cities with diverse cash and futures figures.
East St Louis market reports show hogs at about 7,000 head with prices mostly higher and cattle and sheep around steady. Chicago and St Louis listings indicate receipts around 15,000 hogs and 16,000 cattle in Chicago with firm to higher tones, while St Louis receipts total about 1,600 cattle and 2,100 sheep with modest gains.
New York markets show butter prices mixed with creamery extras at 92 score and higher, firsts around 28 1 2 to 31, with near term gains noted for fresh gathered extra fine and nearby hennery whites and browns. Cheese remains strong with state fresh specials and raw sugar firm on centrifugal levels, while refined remains unsettled.
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New York traders faced unsettled conditions as Friday’s session moved irregularly higher amid ongoing political uncertainties. Activity peaked in early and late hours with wall street turning attention to Chicago events. Rails and U S Steel led gains while inactive industrials revived demand. bonds stayed firm despite large Anglo French 5s offered. Total stock volume reached 545000 shares.
Dun's review notes that leading industries exceed prior output and capacity remains ample, but the domestic buying surge has abated with clearer signs of a price shift. Some lines show continued premiums while others trend downward, with raw material recessions as high costs curb consumption and a slowdown in advance. Weekly bank clearings were 4,582,486,805. Government bond listings follow.
June 10 St Louis market reports hay Clover mixed at 13.50 to 16.40 for light timothy 14.50 to 17.40 old alfalfa 10 to 10.40 new 10.40 to 10.50 common stained 11.50 to 12.50 sound straw 30.50 per ton scarce on track with other grades and sizes listed.
Long Commission Co. notes wheat prices rose Friday as government data offset heavy bear sentiment. Buying orders increased, supported by favorable outlooks and modest pressure from resting commission-house orders. Spring wheat is at its worst in 50 years aside from four years, with June breaks expected before deferred deliveries. Corn rises with wheat. cash demand strong, store sales liberal, need for good weather to curb gains. Oats turn bullish on the report with cash demand steady and export inquiries from the west. Overall crop reports are favorable.
Public market reports show 31 loads listed for hay corn oats and straw with only two loads of loose hay unsold after 4 pm Friday. Prices stabilized for hay at 12.50 per ton with other hay bids at 11 and 10, oats at 40 38 and 35 cents per bushel, straw at 6 per ton, and baled hay at 14.50 14 12.75 per ton.
Prices paid for hay and grains with figures for No 2 wheat oats baled straw timothy hay mixed hay loose hay alfalfa oat straw shredded fodder clover seed and milling products. Hog prices include various weights from stations west of the Mississippi river with ranges for choice hogs pigs and wagon loads at stock yards.
Corrected daily prices from Home Butcher Co list light hogs 150 to 800 pounds at 8.50 to 8.75. heavy hogs 200 to 250 pounds at 7.75. sows and stags 6.00 to 6.28. cattle values for fat steers 7.75, fat heifers 6.50, fat cows 5.00. veal calves 8.00 to 9.00. bulls 4.00 to 5.00. spring lambs 7.00 to 11.00. sheep 4.00 to 5.00. dressed poultry rosters and hens priced per pound. eggs 18c. butter stock 18c. hides and tallow rates. wool by grade with color and condition notes. New York money and mercantile paper terms. call money 3 1/4 to 3. closing bid 3.
In the North Sea, Bill was sent aloft after dark to spot lights but the order lacked the tar infection, keeping him aloft for hours. He eventually reported a single light and daylight appeared, while a jibe about women’s belief in other women’s notice is noted.
A grateful user claims Sloan's Liniment cured years of suffering. The ad urges readers with rheumatism neuralgia backache soreness or stiffness to buy a 25 cent bottle at any drug store for welcome relief and warming soothing action.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles, dissolve gravel, and help with diabetes and rheumatism for men, women, and children. It promises bladder regulation and offers mail order for $1.90 with testimonials upon request. Dr. I W Hall of St Louis markets it through druggists.
Aura Redman visited a Hull business. Sadie Quincy called on Mrs. Effie Glascock. Luther Rice reported a two year old colt killed by lightning last Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pierson moved their household goods into A. Flick's house and will reside there until further notice.
Miss Florence Finchum of Richfield visited with Mrs. Albert Buttz. Mrs. William Taylor of the west died Tuesday night. funeral plans to be announced. Donald Amen of Quincy visits his aunt Mrs. Ed Clark. John Harshbarger and family were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell. The Lyceum fifth number will be at the opera house next Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. William Johns of Payson were callers here Friday. The Clark home hosted Edith Winifred Virginia Cecelia O'Hare and Mrs. Maurice Edgar O'Hare of Burton. Miss Margaret Maloney of Chicago visits her niece Mrs. Perry Johnston. A. J. Linn has been on the sick list the past few weeks.
Frank Moseey of Moore's Hill Indiana reports constant side and back pains eased after using Foley Kidney Pills. He notes relief after the first doses and substantial progress within 48 hours. The ad claims the pills relieve backache swollen aching muscles and stop bladder ailments. Arthur Drug Co advertises.
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