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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1919
Page
3
Chicago reports Saturday corn reserves estimated from 24 million to 35 million bushels, sparking selling pressure and a mixed close. May corn slips to 1.25 1/4, July to 1.21 1/4, hogs rise lifting provisions, oats seen lower, rail stocks gain on renewed confidence.
Chicago to St Louis and Kansas City report wheat and corn futures with varied No. 1 to No. 5 grades and cash bids. Oats, prices for hay, straw, and mill products are listed alongside live animal quotes for hogs, cattle, sheep, and poultry from local markets and buyers.
Stocks end the week with broad gains led by General Motors and Studebaker while Tobacco Products and Colgate continue near highs. Steel stalls at center stage and warrants, bonds, and mining shares show varied strength as investors await clearer signals. Market tone remains cautious with money and government bonds steady in New York trading on March 2.
New York March 2 transport shares dominated the market with activity across secondary and gilt edged issues. American International led shipping but surrendered much of its advance as other sectors slipped. Kelly-Springfield rose to a new high of 1145 while General Motors remained under pressure. Volume shows 375000 shares traded and bond sales at 5.15 million par value.
Chicago St Louis and Kansas City livestock quotes show hogs and cattle mixed to higher across regions. Hogs range from around 16.25 to 18.50, cattle up to 19 for prime fed steers, with sheep and lambs advancing in several categories as buyers trim spreads and adjust for weight and quality.
New York reports butter firmer with high creamery quot. extras and firsts rising. fresh eggs receipts and packed goods showing gains. Chicago notes butter higher and eggs unchanged. potatoes up with steady regional car and price ranges. Kansas City shows butter creamery higher with varied firsts and packing. other items steady.
Wisconsin counties anticipate widespread saloon closures with many venues converting to soft drink parlors or other businesses. Milwaukee and St Louis leaders discuss moves as laws threaten beer sales and brewing operations.
Polly Carroll Chapter D A R held a Victory ball at Merchants Hotel Palmyra on Sunday night with strong attendance and good proceeds directed to aid disabled soldiers. The Mark Twain orchestra from Thomath provided music and a Memorial Service for Sergeant Howard Jorckson was planned in the Christian Church at seven thirty with Boy Scouts presenting colors. The issue also notes a successful Poland China hog sale at Mitchell’s barn and local social updates.
In Lima Illinois last week a stock sale attracted buyers and good prices. The M E church Ladies Aid served lunch and raised funds for the church treasury. A home talent group presented a play to a fair crowd earning over forty dollars. Christian church youth hosted a Washington social with a penny admission per year of age, including refreshments. Local residents moved properties in Lima with several farm purchases and rentals announced.
Market reports from St Louis on March 2 show Timothy hay prices firm with light offerings and strong demand for top grades. No. 1 timothy brings 29.30, standard 28.29, alfalfa highs around 33.84, with various No. grades and mixed hays following. Maywood notes births and local moves as community items mix with farm market data.
March 2 notes show Clover seed prime cash 24.59 and 24.90 for March and April. Aleflce Arching cast 16.75 in March. Timothy prime cash old 4.50 now 34.0749 with March 457% and April 4.624 May 4.05 September 5.4744 October 5.374.
East St Louis reports a steady market for southern horses with quality buyers. Prices span Exatern chunks 150 to 180, farm mares 126 to 160, southern horses 110 to 120, medium 65 to 95, plugs 25 to 46, cheap 60 to 80. Mules show demand for good fat sugar types 4 to 6 years, 15.3 to 16.1 hands. other sizes vary from 50 to 328 for small to large horses. Liberty Bond quotes list various series values in New York trading.
The Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism in men and women with benefits for children. If not gold your druggist will be sent by mail for a dollar twenty five. one small bottle is two months treatment and often cures. Send for testimonials to Dr E Y Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis Mo. Sold by no druggists.
The speaker, a physician, credits Dr. Diet, Dr. Fresh Air, and Dr. Exercise for decades of care and recounts farm life and a voyage to Africa. He denounces white bread, promotes whole wheat, praises native African diets, and argues proper food, air, and exercise prevent illness, claiming white bread is deadly. He derides booze and targets tobacco, refined flour, and tea or coffee as next targets.
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