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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1917

Page

10

Weather boosts supply beat leads to lower wheat prices

Chicago traders faced bearish turn as ideal weather and improving harvest conditions pressured prices. Wheat for July settled at 2.33 and September at 2.08, with oats and corn also easing. provisions rose modestly. Rain favored spring wheat while warmth slowed winter crop maturity, causing an unsettled close amid mixed rail reports and export demand. Northwest and Canada moisture eased drought in some regions.

Chicago Canada Liverpool Long Commission Co Minneapoly Dewsdiay Winnipeg

Seed Market Prices Reported for Clover and Timothy

Chicago and Toledo seed quotes show Clover cash prices at 10.50 to 12.17 per unit, Timothy DPrime cash around 2.60 to 4.05, with additional notes on hay and Alsike prices and June dates. Listings include various seed types and cash price points for June and September delivery.

Poledo Toledo Dee

Local Market Prices for Hay Grain and Live Stock

Hay and grain prices posted including No 2 wheat 2.66 per bushel corn 1 50 to 1 70 oats 74 per bushel straw 8.00 8.60 loose bay 2 l q p 23 millet seed 1.25 1.75 and mill products from Knullenberg Maine Co patent flour ranges 14 20 to 14 46 for several brands. Hog prices and weights listed with various grades and shipments west of the Mississippi. Poultry, eggs, hides, tallow and wool prices included from local markets and Davis Cleaver Co. butcher quotes.

Auimeg Kefall Knullenberg Maine Company Hush Elty Shitigaty Mississippi Bar Weishing Choice Anck Brothers Davis and Cleaver Co

Trades for Horses and Mules in Local Market

Cacophony of figures shows horses and mules offered in various lots with prices ranging from 66 to 180 in mixed currencies. Odd notes mention eastern and southern stock and different height hands, while a closing quip compares a barber’s dietary pickiness to living on shavings.

Lovis

Wheat and corn market notes from the Long Commission Co Daily Letter

The letter reports firmer cash wheat due to limited trade, with Texas wheat trading at a forty cent premium over cash and seventy cents over July. Corn prices fluctuated with favorable weather and selling pressure, while cash corn remained steady as receipts were moderate. Crop reports are generally favorable with good rains improving ground, and oats traced corn’s fluctuations.

New York Texas Kely Seaboard

One Farmer in Local Market Square Reported

The hog prices at the local market remained steady on Tuesday. A load of loose hay was delivered to the city lot and sold for 22 dollars per ton.

Hay and Straw Market Totals from St Louis and Chicago

June reports show hay and straw prices with mixed timothy and clover at St Louis demand limited amid rising receipts.alfalfa and other grades unsettled, No 2 and low grades weak. Chicago quotes timothy at 20.00 to 20.80, No 1 around 19.60, straw rye at 81.60, wheat and oats near 9.50.

St. Louis Waite Yale Low St. ¢Bls Chicago Cort Ataandard Hee Kausas City Kansas City Peoria Bommedd Minneapolis Jo Hard Northern Leith Omaeda Gang New York Timothy Citicago

Trading Proceeds With Great Caution

Trading moved cautiously on Tuesday amid higher money rates and banks tightening collateral for loans. Prices fluctuated, with U S steel and Bethlehem steel showing gains, while several issues moved in and out of activity amid profit taking.

New York Trans-continentals

Livestock Markets Across Major Cities June 13 Report

Livestock receipts and price ranges from Chicago St Louis Kansas City and Omaha reflect firm to higher tones for cattle and hogs. Hogs steady to higher with heavy and bulk sales near 15 dollars. cattle steady to up 100 cents while sheep show modest gains. Major hubs report similar trends in hogs, cattle and lambs with regional price spreads and varying demand.

St. Louie ST. Louis Kanesas City Kansas City Lght Feodora Pierre Wethers Omaha

Markets in New York and Chicago dairy and poultry notices

Market round up from New York and Chicago reports butter creamery and fresh gathered, eggs, poultry and cheese prices with unsettled receipts and quotes, listing state and city trends. Also a medical ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills noting constipation relief and safe use.

New York Ana Priory

Funeral Services Held In Palmyra For Joseph Quest

Hundreds attended the Palmyra Presbyterian church funeral for Joseph B Quest with in state viewing from 1 to 2:30 PM. Rev. T M Barbee and Rev A J Thames led the service. pallbearers and lodge members from Quincy Hannibal and area attended. Quest belonged to Masons Elks Odd Fellows German Benevolent Modern Woodmen and Ancient Order United Workmen. County Court met to approve coroner inquest costs and inspect Taylor bridge damage delaying repairs. O’Farrell Orchestra performed at Hanly Opera House. Also reports describe a disorderly house arrest on Main Street and religious activity with Missouri Christian Churches convention in Mexico. Local telephone directors met in Palmyra.

Palmyra Joseph B. Quest Presbyterian Church T. M. Barbee The A. J. Thames Kansas City Ed Cameron Quincy T. A. Rozelle Wesley Gilbergon Curt Young Anderson Yeager J. Best Lewis Willam Meyers John Daume Joseph Anderson C. Ed Leggett Joseph Ratti, Jr Russel Fogle Quest Masonic Lodge Elks Odd Fellows German Benevolent Association Modern Woodmen of America Ancient Order United Workmen Eugene Perkins Albert A. Ayers Edward Carroll John Ryan John Dowling James Baker Ely Taylor Bridge O'Farrell Hanly Opera House Hannibal Harry Scott Harvey Mefford Chadwell J. T. Bloom Christian Church Mexico State Convention of Missouri Christian Churches George W. Pine Ta F E. Frazier George Miller

Durham Daily Social Roundup From Local Visitors

A flurry of church and social visits unfolds in Durham as families host relatives from Benbow Maywood and Palmyra. Mr and Mrs J B Cranmer and Harry Smith attend a Taylor trip, while several residents, including Miss Willa Schofield and Maurie Mathews, visit Quincy and Des Moines relatives. An infant dies and a ball game draws a large Sunday crowd.

J. B. Cranmer Harry Smith Taylor Will Graham Ann Clow Gertie Nell Pulliam McCann C. Kelley Otis White Benbow Willa Schofield Quincy J. T. White Palmyra Maurie Mathews Des Moines Iowa H. Wooders Houchen Wilber Nesbit Maywood Durham Stanley Killebrew Newt Killebrew

The Grand Old Mississippi Poem and Verse

A poetic meditation on the Mississippi River weaving natural imagery with Native American history and reflections on time. The piece contrasts the river’s flowing waters with the fading presence of Indigenous peoples and questions whether memory will unfold history as ages pass. It ends with a quip about reform and civil service exams.

Hancock County Board Meets in Regular June Session

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors met in regular June session on Monday June 11 with all members present except YT Burner of Augusta and I. I. Bandit of La Harpe. Committees were announced by Chairman A. C. Williams and reports from the county home and farm and the grand jury on the county jail were received and placed on file. The board approved $200 for Hattie T. Weiser as county home cook and discussed railroad tax cases and the need for additional counsel.

Carthage Board of Supervisors H. Burner Augusta I. I. Bandit la Harpe W. E.miller A. C. Williams Mark Fisher HW. Fleming Wilson Snyder I. F. Landis George A. Wemhauer Fritz J. Reu D. I. Riley Fred Twosten William Hertenstein BE. H. Tanner G. L. Whitney George Boegner J. G. Riel D. L. Riley William Linnenburger T. E. Burner William F. Hertenstein F. C. Ferguson G. Fleming I. FP Landis F. O. Gash F. C. Gash John S. Massie J. G William Burgner S. D. Weiser County Home Hattie T. Weiser Hancock County Myr Snyder Milton T. Hunt D. Faris Reu Dallas Dallas City Burner Earl W. Wood

Tax cases in Supreme Court move to board meeting

A motion was carried to report tax cases at the board meeting. The chair appointed a special committee consisting of Mr. Riley, Mr. Twesten and Mr. Rou to oversee the matter.

C., B. and Q Wabash T. P C. B Fisher Wood Supreme Court Twesten Riley Rou

Funeral of Daniel McLaughlin at Soldiers' Home

The funeral for Daniel McLaughlin was held Monday at 8 o clock with burial in the Home cemetery. Mrs Drummond of cottage 20 is improving slowly after illness. Lester Knapp of Griggsville has enlisted in the Empire ters corps and left for Jefferson Barracks. Mr and Mrs Squires, in charge of the dormitory, were surprised by the sudden arrival of their son E Squires after ten years apart. Various residents and visitors are noted with movements between cottages, vacations, and local errands at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home.

Daniel McLaughlin Drummond Cottage 20 Lester Knapp Griggsville J. S. Knapp Enpire Ters’ Corps Jefferson Barracks E. Squires Squires Louisiana Fisher Lumber Company Sewell Florence Cook Bacsie Newbolt Lucy Gash Cottage 1 Nacomb Miller Park Stephens Eth Oaks Streets E. A. Brady Cottage Oakre Minnesota DeJean Elizabeth Quincy V. C. Mills Edmond Otten Crafoot Edison Park Stine Cottage 22

Parson Transfers Between Cottages Reported Ill

Mr and Mrs J H Parson are recorded transferring from cottages 7 and 15 to another cottage after illness noted over weeks. The note indicates hospital transfer for the ill party.

J. H. Parson

Don’t Neglect the Summer Cold Ad for Pineetar Honey

Advertisement urges neglect of summer colds and promotes Dr Beil’s Pineetar-Honey as a germ killer and throat soother. Claims antiseptic pine tar, honey, and expectorant ingredients relieve chest tightness and restore vitality. Recommends keeping a bottle at home and purchasing from druggists for two cents.

Dr. Beil Dr. Bell Adv

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