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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
3
Chicago reports wheat fell to under 1 a bushel for the first time this season, amid larger corn offerings and weak export demand. July wheat at 99 3/4 to 7 1/2 cents and September at 1.02 5/8. Prices across oats, hogs, and other staples also slipped. receipts and shipments listed for multiple cities.
Hogs receipts near 29,000 in Chicago with prices mostly weak down 15 cents. bids for bulk and heavy ranges vary around 9.35 to 9.60. Cattle receipts about 1,000. native beef cattle near 7.50 while stockers and feeders rise to about 8.70. cows and heifers around 3.75 to 9.75. calves 8.50 to 12.00. Sheep receipts 11,000. lambs 7.50 to 10.00. wethers and ewes show strong bids in Kansas City and St Louis markets. East St. Louis reports mixed hogs around 9.25 to 9.95 and cattle steady. South and west markets show similar tilt with hogs mostly lower and cattle holding steady.
New York reports unsettled market conditions with Mexico tensions providing an excuse for fresh stock liquidation. Strong short selling pushed declines in Tennessee Copper and United States Industrial Alcohol, while shipping and motors fell. late gains from short covering saw partial rallies and Alcohol nearly recouping half its losses. Total stock volume reached 725000 shares with bond activity mixed and Mexican bonds slipping.
Hay and straw prices at St Louis on June 24 show mixed alfalfa and timothy values. Readily available No 2 common hay ranges from 13 to 15.5 dollars per ton, with No 1 at 18.50 and alfalfa No 3 around 9 dollars. Straw is scarce, with wheat straw around 6.50 per ton track.
East St Louis market reports steady horse prices with eastern chunks bringing about 1500 to 1850 dollars and good southerns around 85 to 95 dollars. Mules show steady demand for 16 to 16.5 hands at 150 to 270 dollars, 15 to 15.5 hands around 125 to 180 dollars, and 14 to 14.5 hands listed near 60 to 75 dollars.
New York discusses spot and futures for wheat and corn with prices listed for durum and hard wheat grades. No. 1 northern Duluth and Manitoba prices noted, futures quoted nominal. Oats futures show spot ease and standard grade 44 percent.
A concise record of government bonds including U S reference 2s and 3s with registered status and coupon details, Panama 3s with coupon, and related entries with face values around 100. The faded OCR lists several bond types and coupon notes in a compact financial summary.
Eight loads of corn hay and baled straw arrived and were sold by 4 p.m. Prices showed weak hag value down 15 cents. Corn sold at 72 and 71 cents per bushel for two loads and 70 cents for two more. Three loads of loose hay sold at 1250 and 11 dollars per ton, another price not listed. One baled hay load sold for percent per ton.
Chicago reports Friday trading showing wheat unable to advance amid selling pressure despite bull news and a Dutch government flour sale. Corn falls on better weather, while oats attract cash buyers as harvest nears and quality expectations rise for new crop.
CHICAGO June 24 butter unsettled creamery limited trade with receipts 15 cars Triumphs and barrel shipments across states. ST LOUIS June 24 poultry eggs listed with standard pricing. NEW YORK June 24 butter firm creamery extras up to 93 score. eggs firm fresh gathered qualities varied. cheese weak with state fresh specials. KANSAS CITY June 24 butter eggs and poultry unchanged.
Mercantile paper and bullion figures show high and low call money at 2.45 and 2.44 respectively. Closing bid sits at 2.44 with emphasis on Mexican dollars and silver market indicators in the New York financial slate.
New York reports raw sugar steady with 21,000 bags sold. July Cubas offered at 5½ with negotiations for more at the same price. Centrifugal 6 27, molasses 4 50, refined steady with fine granulated at 1 65.
In New York on June 24 spots of coffee dull riots noted with figures 94 and 103, while a wry aside about desire contrasts with the era’s social sentiment. A woman’s remark reflects on wants and value in the aftermath.
Prices paid for hay and grain list commodities by grade and weight. Includes wheat at 95c per bushel No 2, oats 35 40c, various hays from 7.00 to 14.00, straw prices, clover seed, milling products, hog and cattle quotes, dressed poultry, eggs, butter, hides, wool and miscellaneous items with station market notes and daily corrections by local buyers.
Ad for Texas Wonder kidney and bladder remedy promises cures for diabetes, rheumatism, and other irregularities in men and women. Regulates children’s bladder problems and offers mail order for $1.06. Includes testimonials and address of Dr. E W Hall in St. Louis.
Dun's review reports constructive business activity and a solid banking foundation. It notes moderate market disturbance, broader credit extension, and ongoing price readjustments. Production varies as strikes and labor shortages limit full output while weekly bank clearings reach 4,220,048 988.
Washington reports navy ships will be moved to nearly every Mexican port to evacuate refugees and enable a sea blockade on short notice. Twenty coast guard vessels are readied as auxiliaries while naval militia mobilizes to man reserve ships and fill fleet gaps for patrol duties.
Dc E Sumers of Holdredge Nebraska says a severe cough and cold kept him awake until he used Foley's Honey and Tar. He reports first dose relief, a second dose before bed, and says he did not cough all night. Two days of use cured his cough. Miller S Arthur Drug Co. endorses the product.
Commander Kavanagh of the gunboat Annapolis reports Mazatlan violence where American officers were seized after a Mexican customs guard fire on a landing party. Ensign Kesing and Paymaster Mowat were seized. fire exchanged, sailors injured. two officers later released unharmed. Mexicans claimed those who fired were Japanese.
Gov E F Dunne will launch his primary re nomination bid next week in Chicago. William L O Connell announces supporters will meet to appoint a campaign and finance committee with O Connell likely to manage the effort.
GRAFTON W Va June 23 An offer of 45000 for a Labor Day bout between Fred Fulton and Jess Willard was tentatively accepted Thursday night by Willard's manager Tom Jones. The bid came from Harry Sherman and James Connelly of Minneapolis who met Jones in Grafton.
CHICAGO June 23 The American Medical association was found guilty of filing a false claim against Chattanooga Medicine Company makers of Wine of Cardus by a jury after six days deliberation. Damages were fixed at one cent.
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