Wheat Market Surges on Excited Buying in Chicago
Wheat prices jump sharply amid drastic attempts to curb gains with May 18 trading fueling panic. July wheat at 2.73 2.75 and September at 2.44 2.46, with corn and oats modestly higher and provisions up modestly. Numbers show extreme daily rise and unsettled sentiment as exchange curbs fail to restrain the rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Long Commission Co
Cece
O. Peesee
O. Y
Biless
Grain Markets Across Cities Show Mixed Wheat and Corn Prices
Chicago and Minneapolis report mixed grain quotes with No. 2 yellow corn around 1.56 to 1.67 and wheat varying from 0.90 to 2.84 for May and July contracts. St Louis and Kansas City notes include No. 2 red wheat near 0.40 to 3.88, while Omaha and Peoria show No. 2 white oats and mixed bids. New York spot wheat remains firm amid broad price activity.
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Chicago
Choc Ngo
Slindard
Minneapoltia
Minneapolis
Minn
Lohuerd
Northern
Arts -Fiaher
Omaha
Omatta
Neb
Neo
Zodesael
Ailea
Fknanana City
Kansas City
Jae
Peoria
Prota
Shetty
Nou
Mets
New York
Steacy
Seed Corn Prices and Seed Favorables for Sale
Boone County and Pride of North corn seeds listed with prices from 2.50 to 3.25 per bushel. Dwarf Easex Rape and Fancy Whippoorwill Cow Y high quality seeds offered, plus Fancy Soja Beane and German Millet. Germination averages 92 percent or better. Send orders for all other goods in stock.
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Boone County
Atock
Weekly Market Letter by Long Commission Company
Frantic efforts to curb wild speculation in wheat failed as prices rose. The letter urges avoiding new wheat trades unless a 60 cent per bushel advance is posted as security. It notes corn gains, expect larger corn acreage, and warns oats and hogs with cautious selling guidance amid shifting livestock prices.
Livestock Market Report From Chicago and St Louis
Chicago and St Louis livestock markets show mixed receipts and prices on May 13. Hog futures at Chicago reach bulk around 16.00 to 16.40, cattle steady with native beeves 9.40 to 14.70, sheep at 12.00 to 15.00, while St Louis notes gains in hogs to 16.10 and cattle steady with steers 7.00 to 15.00 and calves 6.00 to 14.00. Kansas City reports hogs up to 16.25 and cattle firm with prime fed steers 12.25 to 13.00. Omaha data shows heavy hogs at 18.18, mixed 15.75 to 16.00, cattle steady with steers 10.00 to 14.00 and calves 7.00 to 10.00.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Neb
Seed Market Report from Toledo with seed prices
May 18 reports show Clover seed Prima cash priced at 1.0 for October and 11.57 for November. Allthe seed notes list Prime cash at 11.50 for September and 19.50 for November. Timothy seed is quoted at 3.70 for September and 4.05 for September.
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Chicago
Toledo
Timothy
Hay and Straw Prices in St Louis Market
Hay and straw prices scarce in St Louis with demand strong. Alfalfa 23 dollars per ton and other grades sold at premium. Straw firm at 5.50 dollars per hundredweight.
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St. Louis
Ipava man elected president of Hinds Grain Dealers
May 13 Springfield Illinois Ipava McCune elected president of the Hinds Grain Dealers association at the closing session Saturday afternoon Other officers named Vice president E E Schultz secretary E B Hitchcock treasurer William Murray directors for two years B P Hill E M Wayne Vic tor Devein A J Sinclair P L Christy for one year F S Secheler and F G Homer The next meeting place to be chosen at the winter meeting Resolution pledged support to state and nation in the war and authorized a committee to offer Governor Lowden cooperation on grain handling.
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Springfield
Til
Til McCune
Ipava
Hinds Grain Dealers Association
E. E. Schultz
Beardstown
E. B. Hitchcock
Decatur
William Murray
Champaign
B. P. Hill
Freeport
E. M. Wayne
Delevan
Victor Devein
Warrensburg
A. J. Sinclair
Ashland
P. L.christy
Viola
F. S. Secheler
Fanner City
F. G. Homer
Lawrenceville
Lowden
Dr King New Life Pills Ad Promises Spring Health
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a spring laxative to remove winter wastes from the intestines and blood, claiming to brighten eyes and complexion and restore energy with a 25 cent price.
Railroad shares sink to decade low on St Paul slide
On May 13 in New York trading, railroad shares fell with St Paul common dropping nearly 3 points to 70, a ten year low, dragging other transport issues down 1 to 2 points while leading industrials and metals slipped before a late rebound. U.S. Steel moved between 1.14 and 1.16, Crucible Steel gained 2.5 points, and Lackawanna and Bethlehem Steel posted modest gains after early losses. Foreign exchange showed rubles at 27.5% above Friday, francs easing slightly, and sterling steady amid limited dealings. Banks reported cash increases of $36.56 million and reserve rise near $57 million, offsetting weeks of drain. Bond dealings were light with local issues heavy, total par value $1.27 million.
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New York
St. Paul
Lehigh Valley
U.S. Steel
Crucible Steel
Lackawanna
Bethlehem Steel
Federal
Reserve Bank
Allis-Cord
A. T. and T
Qoco
Atchison
Can
C. Mo
St. P
NOW
Erie
Nor
Pra
Lehigh
Petrok Oo
M. Koand T
N.Y
Ty Nor
PAG
So Bate Peoples Gas
West Union
Willys-Over
Quincy Bank Clearing Totals Reported by Clearing House
Quincy bank clearings for Saturday show 163 458 dollars, with same day week prior at 153 219 and prior year at 70 997. Weekly total clearings reach 91 100 479 dollars, with related line items listed for comparison and REPUBLIC interline figures.
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Quincy Bank
Quincy Clearing House Association
Eee
Markets Elgin Butter and Dairy Prices Report
Markets from Elgin and New York show butter unsettled gains in creamery and extras, with 21 737 cases reported firsts at 24 83 and ordinary firsts at 30 to 60 cents per dozen. Potatoes and live poultry hold steady as New York raw sugar stays easy with refined steady.
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Chicago
New York
Gista
Santos
Peittey
Horses and Mules Prices from East St. Louis Market
East St. Louis on May 8 reports extra heavy draft horses at 190 to 270 dollars and extra 135 to 160 dollars. Mules list 16 to 1674 hands at 150 to 270 dollars, 16 to 164g hands at 1275 dollars, and 14 to 14% hands at 60 dollars.
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East ST. Louis
Ten Million Men Subject to Draft
Washington May 13 Ten million men in the United States will be subject to selective conscription on July 1 under the war army bill. The age range is 21 to 30. The Census Bureau estimates total eligibles at about ten per cent of a 103 to 104 million population. State figures include New York 1 068 000 and Pennsylvania 874 000 with Illinois 639 500 Ohio 494 300 and Texas 420 000.
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Washington
United States
Rogers
Census Bureau
Bureau
New York State
Pennsylvania
British Destroyer Sunk in May 10 Engagement
Berlin reports the admiralty states a British destroyer was sunk in the May 10 clash between German light forces and British cruisers and destroyers.
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Berlin
London
Admiralty
Wheat Prices Rise at Local Market
The millers will pay $3.20 a bushel for No. 2 wheat Monday morning, up 20 cents. Flour retail prices rise to $16.20, $16.40 and $16.60 per barrel, up $1. Hog prices on the local stock market were a dime higher. A load of corn sold for $1.65 a bushel at the city lot.
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Millars
Local Markets Report Prices for Hay Grains and Hogs
The market lists prices for hay components, grain milling products, and livestock. Key items include No. 2 wheat at 3.20 dollars, corn 1.50 to 1.65, oats 0.72, bale and loose hays, millet seed, and various milling products with flour prices ranging up to 16.60 per hundredweight. Hog quotations cover weights from 110 to 250 pounds with prices from 12.65 to 16.25, plus wagon-load and pig categories, while poultry and hides prices are also noted.
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Knollenberg Milling Company
Swift
H. P
Cer
Mississippi River
Lovat Butchers
Anck Brothers
The Migration Mystery Theories of Bird Round Trip
A piece presenting two competing explanations for bird migration and examining Mr Hess's theory on a divine plan guiding the annual journey. It contrasts scientific theories with a metaphysical view and discusses their implications for understanding long standing migratory patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
Migration mysteries and divine guidance in bird movement
A long discussion surveys theories of bird migration from ice-age shifts to overcrowding, noting the chimney swift's late spring arrival and early fall departure. The piece ponders whether divine plan guides these patterns, then lists Warbler species and other birds observed as millions head into the north, with local lodge news and weather notes.
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South America
Chimney Swift
Bis
South
Viero
Ilineis
Dixie
Isaac E, Hess
Degree staff confers second degree in Palmyra
Odd Fellows Lodge No 28 in Palmyra, Mo conferred the second degree on Carl McPike. Friday night meetings saw Aug Berghofer Stillion Arnold Jacobs and Hansborough honored. Local Knights of Columbus conferred the first degree on seven Palmyra candidates including Kroeger, Lochman, Wilson, and Doherty. Second and third degree work for Jola K chapter to be performed June 10.
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Odd Fellows Lodge No
Simpson
Louisiana
Mr. Player
Jefferson City
I. B.B. Frazier
Geo. W. Pine
T. ¢C. Lastey
John A. Miller
W. H. Whaley
JL. Hendren
Palmyra Telephone Company
Court House
Jola K
Hannibal
Knights of Columbus
Palmyra
Kenry
William
John
George Kroeger
John Lochman
George Wilson
James Doherty
H. J. Farischon
W. J. Buckley
George Jacobi
Anton Heembrock
S. E. Weseman
Lawrence Welman
John Younek
Local Folks and Travel Notes From Green City MO
John Irwin of da Belle visited relatives in Green City late last week. Hitler E Winsnah met his appointment near Taplata Saturday. Elder Mathews visited Westesville and preached there Sunday. Harmon Gunn returned from Guyman Oklahoma and seeks Coast Artillery enlistment. Earl Thorp visited Trenton to see his brother Ernest a machinist. Frank Deering made a trip to Tulsa Oklahoma late last week. Dr. Riggins visited Quincy on business and bought a tractor plow attachment for his Ford to use on his farm this spring. Mrs. Fred Overstreet of Fontanelle Iowa visited her parents and relatives, and the Irwins’ Hadley went to Excelsior Springs for treatment.
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Green City
John Irwin
da Belle
Jase
Hitler E.lWannah
Taplata
Mathews
Westesville
Harmon Gunn
Guyman
Okla
Harmon
Coast Artillery
Earl Thorp
Trenton
Hia
Ernest
Frank Deering
Ulsa
Dr. Riggins
Quincey
Fred Overstreet
Fontanelle
Towa
T. R. Down
Local Notes From Philadelphia Missouri Area
Philadelphia Missouri residents report Mia Rose Cheney visiting Philadelphia. Lucille Sny der of Miles City Montana is very ill. Jim Waller and family visited Hannibal with Hillie Boldridge. Bill Fessenden stayed with home fulks and Dre and Mrs W Hamlin visited Palmyra. Harrison Roberts family visited George Vickrey. Ben Allen traded in Palmyra. Charlie Fisher Front Sunday with Bud Ragnar. Mrs Henry Epler ill. Leona Slaycraft visited Mrs Cora Hanks Emerson last week. George Vickrey delivered bags in Palmyra Wednesday. Louis Epker able to be cut again. Russell Gooch has mumps.
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Philadelphia
Rose Cheney
Maywood
Lucille
Alex Snyder
Miles City
Mont
Jim Waller
Hannibal
Hillie Boldridge
Bill Fessenden
Dre
W. Hamlin
Harrison Roberts
Qaughter
George Vickrey
Ben Allen
Palmyra
Asia
Charlie Fisher
Sanday
Bud Ragnar
Henry Epler
Leona Slaycraft
Cora Hanks
Emerson
Paimyra
Louis Epker
Russell Gooch
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Chiengxo Cardoza
Goro
Grain Markets
Wm. Vollbracht Co
Barry, Ill
Weekly Market Letter
Long Commission Company
Seed Market
Pava
Ul S
Lee
Seve Stud
New York Money
Mercantile Paper
Quincy Bank Clearings
Elgin
Begin
Bae We
Davis and Cleaver Co
Hutter
Bolles & Rogers
Isaac E. Hess
Puling
Eastern Star
Order of Eastern Star
Masonia Hall
Ewing
Order
Wiliam
F. Potter
John King
Cora Lacy
Granville Keller
Maggie Sullivan
Guseman
Neilsen
George W. Moore
Pettie Cook
TNA
Federal Reserve Banking
Ricker National Bank
Quincy National Bank
Gem City Printery
S. Fifth St
WOLF
Wolf Chemical CO
Quincy, Hilinore
Brown & Mays Prug Co
Heidbreders
Albright & Son
Frank Kroeger
J. RL Bautberger
E. Long & Co
FL Costigan
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Court House Pharmacy
Rutf-Keyer Haw
Eber Seed Co
Straley Drug Co
Kiem Broa
John Schroeder
A. G. Koch
Tholen & Stratman
Geo. Asche
Augusta
Samuel Gordon
Barry—Akers & Behrensmeyer
Bayls
H. N. Edom
Bluffs
Victor Hknveppel
Columbus
Oberling & McNeal
Clayton—Hiarry Bennett
Camp Point
Akers & McClintock
H. TI. Reed
Carthage
John L. Schadltz
Colchester
Terrill Bros. & Co
Courtsburg
Delaplain & Ericson
Denver
J. W. Scott
Preble
Brashear
J. T. Elking
Bethel
Tonesy Collins
Clarence
J. A. Bilbro
Canton
W. E. Westhott
Edina
A. C. Werner
Edina—Morris Drug Co
B. B. Brown
Joe O Hern
E. M. Fisher
Hannibal—Hofbauer Bros Hunnewell
M. M. Cox & Co
Hardland
Leach & Guinan
Knox City
Geo. N. Kelley
NCIS
Kellerville
Nelson
Liberty—Boyer & Son
Liberty—Mercer Drug Co
Leoraine—Chas. Koontz
la Prairie
Duden & Cummings
Meredesta
Louis F. Berger
Mt. Sterling
K. F. O'Neil
Mendon
Frank Champ
Stcomb
JL N. Reynolds
Tcomb
A. Dougherty
Salem
St. Ff. Forbes
Juveo
Schneider & Hummel
Uisfield
K. W. Grelfe
Ainville
Frank Waters
Culomm
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