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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1919
Page
3
Chicago March 14 corn prices fell sharply as a government move to curb food hoarding loomed. May and July contracts slid with oats and provisions also weakening. Rail embargoes on New York shipments and harbor strikes added pressure while Argentine corn shipments offered little support.
Grain Market notes from Chicago St Louis and Kansas City show mixed cash corn and wheat prices with No 2 yellow and No 4 mixed bids and receipts. Wheat and oats quotes vary by grade and region as markets quote cash, futures and spot pricing across Chicago Omaha and Minneapolis with modest gains and steady demand.
Fragmentary seed market notice lists prices in dollars for various months from March to September. Mentions cash perme and old versus new price figures, including 4590 and 4.95 patterns, with April and May entries and unclear dates.
Hog prices slip on the local market after a steady advance lasting more than a week. Top price falls to 17.85 as other markets stay quiet and city market trading remains heavy with prices firm.
Local markets list numerous grain and hay prices including Wheat No 1 at 6u pounds of better and No 2 Wheat at 2.27, mixed hay around 22, timothy 26, and Clover hay 12. Livestock quotes feature hogs from 100 to 160 pounds, beef cattle and sheep values, with hogs at 170.40 for 200-226 pounds and various weights for steers, cows, and lambs. Cotton seed, oats, corn meal, and dairy feeds priced, plus hides, wool, and milling products from various suppliers.
New York March 14 faced a lively market with prices reversing sharply through most of the day as earnings reports underwhelmed and a copper producer cut a quarterly dividend. Industrial Alcohol surged after moving up to 15 points, with Leathers tobaccos oils and fertilizers holding firm to strong. Total volume was 1,125,009 shares with irregular Liberty bond activity and broad turnover around 11.25 million dollars amid ongoing peace conference signals and railroad talks.
Livestock receipts and price signals mixed across St Louis and Chicago cities with cattle hogs and sheep showing gains in some sectors. Beef steers top around 20.55, calves and feeders steady, hogs under pressure, sheep firm to higher, with varied regional quotes and estimated daily totals.
New York markets show butter and creamery products buoyant with higher receipts and strong prices. Cheese, eggs, and poultry steady with some gains in specific lines. regional variations include Chicago and Minnesota with mixed commodity movements and unchanged live poultry prices.
The Golden TNils conducted a box sale last Thursday in the Armory with over thirty boxes sold and receipts around ninety dollars. A high school literary program Friday honored Miss Freiida Albers in music, Chrystal Willard in readings, and Merle Beer in essay with a debate on railroads in government control.
Mrs Ellen Strahan died at home east of La Prairie after an influenza relapse last Saturday evening. Her daughter Maggie, long bedridden by dropsy, died Monday afternoon. A double funeral was held in Elm Grove on Wednesday with Rev Nash of Huntsville presiding. Andrew Strahan survives. extended family and friends gathered for the service.
Dr I Ta Smaith of Bethel was called to see Miss Thelma Hendren who remains ill. Walter Slaushter and family joined Mont Snyder and family at W A Hendren's Sunday. Mrs Wim Kelley oandsen and others were in La Pelle Thursday. Orville Strock went to Brashear to visit relatives before heading to Exeter California. Odia Pierce learned son Glov er Smith landed in New York and would be sent to Camp Grant Illinois. Rev M H Horton visited Paris Missouri. Miss Leona Smith traveled from Bethel to spend weekend at home. A pie supper at Woodland school Friday night raised seventeen dollars. Mildred Johnston teaches this little school. John Carter and family visited Mrs Maungerie Humphrey Sunday. Newark school rendered an ex-
A call to begin each day with hot water and limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. The ad claims this routine removes waste toxins and renews appetite, promising improved health, skin, and digestion for all readers.
Mrs. George Swisegood visited a Ma comb area one day last week. Mrs. Stanton Smith and baby son stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Law. Arthur Swisegood sold a horse to Bert Satterfield last Saturday. Freshman class social at the Griswold home Wednesday night. Navy man Albert Atyee on furlough with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Will Noel of Birmingham returned from Florida with daughter Mrs. Ashmore and two children. Miss Bess Griswold from Galesburg spent the weekend at home. Mrs. Dash Robinson with James Welchans and family Thursday. Twila Drew visited George Collings and Arthur Swisegood Friday. Grace Griswold, Cora Tuck and Chester Groves went to Macomb for a conservatory program. Eugene White visited his aunt Mrs. Robert Swisegood. Fred Cox, early WWI enlistee, returned home on discharge with partial disability for a 30 day furlough. Mrs. Cash Robinson’s birthday observed as Tohe West and family joined her at Augusta. Dr. W. o T. Irwin visited Springfield. Miss Clara Duncan visited Macomb and John Mickle’s home. she visited her father’s house between Augusta and Plymouth.
Residents of Macomb enjoyed a pleasant social at George Homberger's for Jess Homberger on furlough from the navy. The Epworth League will host a three night program this week. Mrs. Sarah Morrow led the Ladies Missionary Society gathering. Mrs. Twila Drew traveled to Mendon to assist Roll Frank after a paralytic stroke, while Mrs. Lizzie Hendricks visited her brother, Irank.
Mrs Nina Moss was a business caller in Jacksonville Saturday. Mr and Mrs Win Evans John Barney and family were Sunday guests of Charlievans and family. Minnie Walmesey is on the sick list. Johnnie Conkright lost his driving horse which had pneumonia. There will be another fellowship gathering in the M E church Thursday evening. Alfa Johnston had a public sale Wednesday. Miss Ruby Conkright returned home Friday after several weeks at Filo staying with her sister Mrs Jessie Cobb. Mr Couch and family moved on the Strauss farm west of New Salem. He is going to help Charlie Seybold this summer. Mrs Toward Savage is ill and Miss Hazel Sargent has been staying there caring for her.
Harry Rogan received an honorable discharge at Camp Grant after six months at Camp MeaArthur Texas and returned home last Thursday. Marion Predmore moved to the Stockton farm north of town last week. S D Moore and M E Graft visited Quincy Saturday. Mrs Lydia Nelson helped in the bank while M E Grant was away in Quinney Georgia. Hendricks was out sick a few days. Mrs Floyd Phillips and nine children visited her mother and sisters in Griggsville. Bernice Kelly spent Sunday with Mary Otker. William Nelson of Stronghurst visited his son last week. Cold weather fosters mental work.
An old pharmac advertisement touts Texas Wonder as remedies for bladder and kidney issues in men women and children. It promises mail order availability for 1 25 and a two months treatment from Dr Li W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis Mo with testimonials and druggist sales.
An old advertisement touts Dr G W Chapman health candy as a remedy for cough hoarseness sore throat bronchitis and more. It claims antiseptic germ killing power from herbs and eucalyptus bark and lists price sixty cents per pound with mail surcharge. Located at 1094 N 4th St Quincy Ill.
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