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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1919
Page
10
Chicago market roundup shows corn gaining as hog price floor remains at 17.50 for March. May futures near 1.26 to 1.22, oats slip, and provisions steady. Reports of subdued hog arrivals and strong export demand buoy prices, with various regional quotes for corn and wheat mixed across Minneapolis, Duluth, Chicago, St. Louis, and Omaha.
J E Bennett Co reports a week opening with higher quotations as general business improves and industry advances. Rail and steel issues rise on earnings and demand. buy wide range including Paulillcs and Atchison. bonds and unlisted stocks gain. Corn and oats trade amid weather and policy uncertainty. stocks jump on renewed confidence in mines, industries, and rails.
Prices paid for hay grain and farm products by Knollenberg Milling. Wheat No 1 60 pounds test, $2.30. No 2 $2.37. Baled straw and various hays priced per ton or bundle. Corn quotes for Cerca white and yellow, oats, shredded fodder, clover and timothy varieties. Livestock and poultry quotations include hogs by weight, calves, fat cattle, sheep and lambs with price ranges. Wool and other commodities from Bolles Ro and Miller Arthur Co.
The market started the week with robust activity as buyers paid strong prices. Hay loads sold at 21 to 24 per ton for mixed and clover, yellow corn at 1.40, oats 68 cents per bushel, and baled wheat straw from 8 to 10 per ton. No other market changes were noted.
New York March 4 The week in the stock market opened with a broad speculative advance led by rails and motor industry shares. United States Steel climbed to 94% amid strong demand, Kelly-Springfield Tire hit a new top at 118%, while General Motors gained about five points. Bald Baldwin Locomotive Continental Can and others rose three to five points as 775,000 shares traded and Liberty bonds fluctuated within narrow limits. Total sales reached about 13.2 million dollars.
Kansas City March 4 hog receipts 11 500 dollars, bulk sales 17.10 to 17.60, packers 17.40 to 17.70. Cattle receipts 8 000, prime fed steers 16 19, calves 7 14. Sheep 9 000, lambs 18 15.60. East St Louis hogs 14 000, mixed and butchers 17.55 to 18.00, heavy 15 to 16.40. Cattle 7 200, strong market. St Louis hogs 14 000, lights 17.40 to 17.80, mixed 17.85 to 18., cattle 6 800, beef $11.60 to 18.30, sheep 1 400, lambs 17.90 to 18.10. Chicago hogs 4 900, bulk 17.00 to 17.90, cattle 11 090, beef steers 18.75 to 20.25, sheep 6 000, lambs 19.15 to 19.41.
Butter and eggs market reports show firm butter in New York with creameries higher and eggs at steady to firm levels. Chicago and Kansas City also report firm butter, higher poultry, and mixed gains in eggs while sugar and coffee quoted with steady trends. Local price ranges include creameries around 66 to 68, eggs firsts near 46, and poultry prices across frozen and alive categories, with regional variations in butter and egg receipts and poultry stock.
Chicago reports Rye No. 3 at 1.46 to Gr haby, Harley 37 97, Timothy 7 10, Clover nominal. Toledo lists Clover seed at 25.40 for March and April, Alsike prime cash and March, Timothy prime cash old 4.80, new 4.67 4.62 for March and April, with futures 4.65, 6.20 in September and 5.87 for October.
Eastern market items report horseage prices with examples of mules and horses listed by price and size. New York mercantile prices show slight irregularities in government bonds and sterling exchange rates.
Washington march the war era ingenuity in camouflage detection expands beyond battlefields. British and American researchers developed glasses and paints that reveal or hide objects by color contrast enabling identification of camouflaged batteries submarines and terrain. The system uses a turreted binoculars with multiple tinted lenses to bring out hidden details while discussing future peaceful uses such as mapping topography and spotting wildlife.
Palmyra announces Howard Miller, son of Charlie and Mrs Miller, has been released from military service after training in the west and time in France. A new Diemer and Hitner soft drink parlor opens in the former Hitner’s saloon. Rev A J Thames of Kansas City visits Palmyra. Harry Burgdorf plans to move back from Hannibal. Mrs Ben Sharp of Kansas City visits relatives. Richard Smith recovers from scarlet fever. Washington notes Wilson signs two war contracts and rivers and harbors bill into law.
The MOLINE UNIVERSAL TRACTOR is advertised as a one man machine for cultivating corn cutting wheat drilling and all farm work. It can be operated like a team backed turned and controlled in any position with starter and headlight. Latest model with plows priced at 1407.25 delivered or 115.90 below regular price.
Bethlehem 13 ton and 24 ton models share the frame and tires with the 14 and 24 ton Bethlehem Company trucks. Priced from $060.00 to $500.00 less than competing dealers. Prospective purchasers are urged to compare and inspect these models.
A medical voice extols whole wheat bread over white bread and pork, praising diet, fresh air, and exercise learned from farming and travels in Africa. He contrasts polished rice and Western eating with unpolished grains, claims red pepper boosts heart health, and laments modern choices while urging dietary reform to prevent illness and death among children.
A popular remedy claims Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens and beautifies gray or faded hair overnight. The recipe, an improved Sage Tea formula, allegedly makes hair look naturally darker and more youthful after one or two applications.
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