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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
10
The report mixes partial figures and stray phrases about corn inventories and commodity prices. It cites a 174,000 unit figure and mentions high stockpiles despite claims of limited reserves, with scattered references to futures quotes, regional price levels, and weekly shipment data for wheat and oats.
Market notes from Chicago Kansas City Peoria and other cities show corn prices varied by grade from about 1.42 to 1.50 per bushel with No 2 white near 1.49 to 1.51 and No 5 white around 1.46. Oats and barley prices were listed with mixed grain values and minor changes across markets.
Prices for wheat corn oats hay straw and clover with per unit quotes. Includes hog steers cows sheep lambs hides and dairy feeds from local buyers and brokers with ranges by weight and quality and notes on fur prices and general market conditions.
Seed prices listed for Clover and Timothy at Toledo Ohio with cash Prime terms. Clover seed shows February to April figures including $24.54 and $34,560, plus $25.25 on an October date. Timothy Prime cash notes 1917 and 1929 prices around $6.40, with March and May quotes and varied percentages.
Liberty bonds prices in New York at 2:55 PM show bids across issues with figures for 3s, 4s, and victory bonds. The fragmented OCR lists 95 13 rat 42 90, 4s 85.94, first 4% 1, second 4%58 90.14, third 4%s5 92, fourth 4%n 90.26, victory 32%s 97.44, tetory 4% n 97.34.
In Olla St Louis on March 3 tinseed oil quoted 1.92 per gallon raw and 1.05 boiled in lots of 1 to 4 barrels. Cottonseed oil quoted per pound with different color and weight grades. Coconut and soya oil prices listed with small fractional cents and varieties.
The text records scattered prices for hay and clover in a city market. It notes loads of hay bring 27 dollars per ton and 28 dollars per ton for two more loads, plus a load of timothy rough hay and a load of clover selling at 30 dollars per ton.
New York markets show creamery prices firm with various grades quoted and eggs weaker on a large shipment. Chicago lists potato prices up with strong early spring demand while butter and eggs ease, and raw sugar in New York tight near nominal and refined rates around 14 dollars per hundred.
New York mercantile paper at 64% 6% with sterling at 3.43 demand and 8.43 cables. Francs 14.22 demand 14.20 cables. Belgian francas 13.64 13.52. guilders 6% 36%. tire 18.22 18.20. mark 1.03 1.04. Government bonds strong. railroad bonds irregular. Time loans strong at 60 90 days and 6 months 8%. Call money steady high 10 low 10 ruling 10. Cosigned 9% offered 10 last loan 10. Bank accepts 5%.
Cotton futures trading figures from New York show erratic quotes with ca sd. The report lists March values and tentative price ranges, indicating market uncertainty and machine related daily shifts in price.
Trading was constrained as investors faced high despecitation and cautious demand for motors, leather, and other goods. Bond sales reached $14,350,000 par value with Liberty issues rallying and Victory bonds sliding to low records. demand bills for London rose near prior highs while short term rates drifted and time funds saw little buying.
The county clerk announced certificates of appointment for B. V. Lenix and C. C. Patterson as township supervisors, and a credentials committee approved their seating. The board reviewed the county home and farm reports showing receipts of 3820.83 and expenditures of 1589.06 with a 2241 balance, plus detailed inmate and attendance figures. Additional items covered heating repairs, farm operation costs, and various county claims before adjourning to meet tomorrow.
Several residents are ill with flu and pneumonia in the area. Mrs Billie Boldridge of Hannibal died after pneumonia, with remains moved for burial. Mrs Cora Cort is listed among the deceased. Miss Edith Elder of Quincy visited Madle Crane, 25 young men at a leap year banquet enjoyed a six course meal with Edison music. The Misses Wallace stayed with Marie Claggett. Mr and Mrs Henry McElwee marked their 40th anniversary, funeral attendance affected by flu. Local visits: G H Terril and Clay Gibbons with Rev Dieggieman. A P McPike moved goods to Hannibal. Anna Mayme Phillips returned.
March 3 reports show hogs rising with tops around 15.50 in Chicago and Mar 3 prices across East St Louis St Louis K City Kansas City and Peoria. Cattle receipts and prices vary by location with beef steers prime to good ranges and feeders and calves noted. overall markets show firm to higher tendencies across regions.
Hay and straw prices listed for Timothy No 1 through No 3 and other varieties in St Louis with quoted per ton ranges. The report includes heats threshed and headed timothy clover mixed and alfalt hay with standard and choice classifications and straw at 10 dollars per ton.
A well known authority warns meat can cause kidney trouble and urges Jad Salts as a remedy. Four ounces in water before breakfast for a few days flushes kidneys, reduces uric acid, and neutralizes urine to end bladder irritation. Millions use it as a preventive clean living drink.
A large crowd attended Sunday afternoon services at the Capiet church conducted by Rev. W. B Woods and Rev Thames of Kansas City, with Rev McKinney of Monroe City and Rev Dieggieman and Rev Scutt of this place. Guests included Stribling Tipton and friend Mr Peck visiting from Paris, while Ross Neels of Palmyra made a business visit. A. Gooch of Chicago was also present.
Real estate notice offers multiple farms in Illinois and Missouri. Listings include a 209 acre tract on gravel road 12 miles from Seehorn station and 34 miles from Hannibal, Mo, priced at 230 per acre with low district taxes and good tillable land. Additional properties range from 140 to 135 acres with varied improvements, near Woodland and Taylor, MO, Quincy, IL, and Durham, MO, with prices from 75 to 6000 and possession available in coming days.
Advertiser promotes farm and city properties for spring purchase. Listings include 180 acres near Lewistown Missouri with a 6 room house and 200 foot well, 196 acres with multiple barns and fences priced at $65 per acre, and Fairfax farm of 180 acres 18 miles from Ewing Missouri at $160 per acre with March possession. Additional parcels range from 80 to 268 acres in Mendon and Melrose townships with various improvements and prices from $106 to $500 per acre.
No 15 lists the Anton Blas ing farm of 140 acres in Sections 6 and 7 Burton township. It includes a 2 story frame house of 7 rooms a large barn cattle shed and cistern. Over 100 acres tillable priced at $14 000 with fair fencing and immediate possession if desired. See us by midweek.
Real estate ad listing multiple city brick and frame homes with varied rooms, utilities, and prices from 1 500 to 5 060 dollars. Also notes stores, barns, outbuildings, large lots, and a nearby farms program with insurance and rental services. Ends with invitation to contact the advertiser.
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