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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1919

Page

3

Market News Reports Mixed Hog Price News and Corn Activity

Chicago notes show withdrawal of hog price minimum did not disturb corn trading. Prices for corn, oats and provisions moved with varied directions amid shifting embargo expectations and strong packing house product outlook. Market sentiment remains nervous with some signs of liquidation and cautious buying, while stock groups show selective strength in oils, rubber, and leather sectors.

General Commission House

Grain Markets Across Cities March 7 Report

Chicago and other cities report varied grain prices and receipts. Wheat No 1 hard at 2.20, corn No 3 mixed around 1.25 to 1.42, oats No 3 white near 0.60. Minneapolis and Kansas City show mixed results with No 2 white corn prices around 1.40 and wheat around 2.30. Port and St Louis note receipts and unchanged or lower markets. Toledo lists seed prices for Clover and Timothy.

Chicago St. Louia Vovis Peoria Porta Minneapolis Kansan City Kansas City Toledo Clover Seed Timothy Ryce Sturley Gor New York Cicago Wis Mich Minn

Horses and Mules Trade in Eastern St Louis Listings

In East St Louis March market reports farm mares southern horses and mules show steady demand. Prices vary by size with 12 to 14 hands listed at 50 to 90 dollars and larger stock from 14 to 16 hands up to 200 dollars.

East ST. Louis

Local Markets and Price Quotations from Koolenberg Mills

Local markets list hay and grain prices from Koolenberg Milling Company with wheat at No 1 60 pounds plus 2 30, No 2 2 27, bale prices for straw and various hays, corn values, oats, fodder and meal rates. Also quoted are hogs cattle and sheep prices from Chicago St Louis Kansas City and East St Louis markets, plus per cwt feeds and hides and wool prices from Bolles Rogers and Bolles & Rogers.

FAMM Koolenberg Milling Company Timothy Hay Anck Brothers S. Luinvs CGI. Bishop Co Miller & Arthur Co Karlienberg Millice Company Swift Hlatchford Ylatchford L. W Bolles & R

Hay market slips after steadier trades on Thursday

On Thursday the city hay market saw activity rebound after a dime drop. Prices listed include four loads of loose timothy hay at 2 per ton and several loads of mixed hay around 21 to 22 per ton, baled mixed hay at 24, yellow and white corn at 1.40 and 1.38, oats at 66 cents per bushel, and baled oats straw at 10.

New York Stock Market Gains Amid Optimism on Private Aid

In New York on March 7, improving industrial prospects and expectations of private funding for transportation boosted stocks across oils motors and high grade industrials with gains of 2 to 7 points. United States Steel rose 2.54 points, Mexican Petroleum led with a 7 point advance, rails and coppers climbed after dividend cuts. Tobaccos, foods and fertilizers joined the late surge as Liberty issues rallied. Total sales reached 8,750,000 dollars on 765,000 shares.

New York Stock Exchange Thursay Porphyry Group United States Steel Mexican Petroleum Sains Liberty

Marriage of Leo Peck and Ada May Davis in Carthage

In Carthage on March 7 a wedding joined Leo Peck and Ada May Davis in the chapel of St. Augustine with Rev. Father Landreth officiating. Witnesses were Marlin Peck and Leah Davis. The couple plan a spring move to a Colusa-area farm after a southbound trip. Friends extend best wishes. Special Lent mission services are underway at the Church of the Immaculate Conception led by Rev. John L. O'Regan with assistance from several pastors, concluding Sunday night with a cross ceremony. Public invited.

Church of the Imaculate Conception John L. O’reban C. M de Paul University Chicago Father O’regan Astors O'Regan Father Landreth James Gillispie St. Peter's Church Keokuk Iowa George Gillinger St. Mary's Church Francis Clarey Warsaw Bis Carthage Father O'Regan Eter Landreth St. Mary’s Church West Point Sacred Heart Church Dallas City Church of the Sacred Heart Landreth Etta James Knox B. Fletcher

Tribute Service Honors Deceased Altar Society Members

The Rev Pastor leads special services by the Altar Society to honor deceased members, offering a beautiful tribute and extending thoughts to relatives and friends in their memory.

Altar Society

Community Notes From New Salem Illinois

New Salem residents reported a string of moves and visits this week. Nina Moss called on Griggsville, Ben Maloney relocated to Willie Preble’s place, and Harvey Witham moved from Baylis to the Maloney property with others noting local transfers. Glen Hillman, recently discharged from service in France, returned Saturday, with his wife and Ruth Doane visiting Gem City Business College in Quincy. Laura Eichman of Denver spent weeks with her sister Cloyd Woodward, Will Hall sold a farm to Charlie Edmison and Rebecca Stanworth sold a property to Lee Moore. Sam Laird attended a Chicago horse sale, while Clarence Johnston and family called on Pittsfield. Samuel Plumer died Friday after illness.

Nina Moss Griggsville Ben Maloney Willie Preble Harvey Witham Baylis Ata Maloney George Seybold Maggie Gardner Willi Evans Arthur Edwards Glen Hillman France Ruth Doane Gem City Business College Quincy Laura Eichman Denver Cloyd Woodward Will Hall Chariie Edmison Rebecca Stanworth Campbell Lee Moore Sam Laird Chicago Clarence Johnston Pittsfield Samuel Plumer

Palmyra Marriage Licenses and Memorial Service News

The past week saw numerous marriage licenses issued in Missouri and Illinois, pairing residents from Canton, Springfield, Liberty, Marion county, Morgan county, Hannibal, Plymouth, and Golden. A new band director, Prof Fatdinato, is slated to lead the Palmyra band, with a student meeting held at City Hall to plan future practice. Memorial services were conducted for Sergeant Howard Dickson at the Christian church, which was crowded as the Gold Star flag was displayed, honoring the Argonne Wood casualty who departed November 1.

Auust W. Farres Canton Callie Jones Springfield Ill John D. Kern Liberty Neb Irene McPike Marion County Daniel W. Triplett Janie McPike Melvin Sample Nellie Landis Morgan County Jas A. Park Chicago Viola Powell Hannibal Wm. A. Dakin Lulu Fears Studee Chester Shannon Martha A Crist W. J. Morrison Huldah Co. Marshall W. Iisher Della White Chas O. Hill Susie J. Matthews Plymouth Rufus A. Owen Golden Lucile M. Lummins Loraine Fatdinato Shelbina Palmyra Ordhnato J. T. Bilcum Christian Church Howard Dickson Argonne Wood Columbia Gem of the Ocean Howard Camp Funston

Soldier Dies In France After Shell Near Miss

The 89th division veteran who went to France in the spring participated in major battles and was killed when a shell reportedly fell a few feet from him. Born and raised in Marion county, he lived most of his life there except for two years in Quincy. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs William Dickson of Palmyra five sisters and two brothers. Memorial service included choir, solos, and a sermon by Chaplain Bloom. Petit jurors listed for Hannibal court term 1919 from Miller and Mason townships.

France Marion County Quincey Wm. Dickson Palmyra Adolph Bloom Laverton Eugene Wells Albert Bross Florine Ogelsby St. Louis Mary Dickson James George Camp

Cuticura Heals Severe Skin Rash Say Indiana Woman

Mrs. R H Finney of Reelsville Indiana testifies that her husband suffered widespread skin illness with itching burning and sleeplessness before using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After applying one cake of soap and one box ointment he fully recovered. She also mentions Cuticura Talcum as a scented face and skin powder.

R.H. Finney Reelsville Ind

Local Officers Mentioned in Historical Record Pairings

Names McNally Milton F. Knighton Chas. BD Breeding Frank Johnson and Fred W. Miller appear in a clipped historical listing. The fragment likely notes individuals connected to a past event or committee, preserving them as named entities from the era.

McNally Milton F. Knighton Frank Johnson Fred W. Miller

Dr Chapman’s Health Candy touted as cough cure

An advertisement promotes Dr G W Chapman’s Health Candy as a remedy for cough hoarseness sore throat and other ailments. It claims seven herbs and tree barks plus eucalyptus for antiseptic effects and influenza prevention. Price sixty cents a pound with mail option twenty five cents extra. Quincy Illinois.

G. W. Chapman 4Th St Quincy, Ll

St Jacobs Liniment Advertises Fast Sprain Relief

A vintage advertisement claims St Jacobs Liniment instantly relieves pain and swelling from sprains strains and bruises. It touts deep penetration into muscles nerves ligaments and bones and promises quick recovery with a small trial bottle sold at drug stores.

St. Jacob’s

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