Heavy shrinkage hits wheat values in Chicago market
May 16 Chicago reports heavy shrinkage in wheat values with declines across corn oats and provisions as market unsettled. July and September futures slide to 32.42 and 22.21 amid restricted buying and conference talks on price limits. Other grain notes include mixed quotes and car lots data from Minneapolis Duluth and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Long Commission
Gsta City
AGG
Cere Boar
Bil
Vpork
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Winnipes Aesday
Forge
Grain Prices Report From Multiple Markets May 1
Wheat and corn price listings from TAUIS Chicago and Kansas City show No. 2 red wheat at 4.40 in TAUIS, with various No. 2 red, No. 3 red and hard wheat quotes across cities. Corn prices range around 1.65 to 1.69 for No. 2 mixed and Yellow, with multiple grade distinctions noted. Oats quotes appear for No. 2 white and standard grades, while receipts and market notes indicate fluctuating margins across Minneapolis and other ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
York
New York
St. Outsey
Tauis
Chicago
Ctheago
Minskapolla
Minneapolis
Minn
Seed corn prices and varieties listed for Boon County area
Seed corn prices are shown for several varieties including Reid's Yellow Dent at $2.50 per bushel, Boone County White at $2.60, Pride of North 85 day at 63 bushels, 90 Day Yellow at $3, Bloody Butcher at $3.25, with bucks extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County
Butter and egg prices charted across Chicago New York and Kansas City markets
Chicago on May 16 reports steady butter receipts and mixed creamery pricing with extras and firsts showing narrow differentials. Eggs firm with substantial receipts and varied firsts and seconds. New York notes firmer butter and steady eggs with high creamery values. Kansas City lists butter at creamery levels, eggs at firsts, and poultry prices across hens springs and turkeys.
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Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Louis
Kansan City
Kansas City
Moa
Hay and Straw Prices and Scarcity Report
In St Louis on May 16 hay and straw markets show scarcity and strong demand. Prices for mixed timothy and clover alfalfa rise, with timothy around 18.50 to 22 and alfalfa at 23 to 30. Straw remains firm at about 8.50. Chicago quotations list chalice timothy at 20 to 21, rye straw 11 to 11.60, oat 9.50 to 11, and wheat 9.8 to 10.
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St. Louis
ST. Houis
Chicago
Wbelow
Seed Market Prices For Clover And Timothy In Toledo
Seed market report shows Clover prime cash at 10.90 with futures at 11.65 for October and December. Ager toe cash 11.60 for September. Timothy prime cash at 3.75, with September and December quotes around 34.16. Market terms dated May 16 in Toledo.
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Toledo
Tolendo
Clover Seed
Ager Toe
Timothy
Horses and Mules sale in East Saint Louis
In East St Louis on May 15 horses and mules are listed with draft horses priced around 150 dollars for heavy stock, southerns 135, mules 15 to 16 hands priced up to 270 dollars, 14 to 16 hands around 50 to 106 dollars, reflecting a regional livestock sale catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Railroads Refused Higher Passenger Fare Increase Illinois
Illinois public utilities commission denied railroads permission to raise passenger rates within the state from 2 cents to 4 cents per mile. The decision blocks a planned increase amid a dispute tied to interstate fare equality. Railroads promise appeals, signaling possible Supreme Court involvement. The Interstate Commerce Commission had recently ordered fare revisions to prevent discrimination between St. Louis East St. Louis and other Illinois points. The Illinois law forbids rate hikes above the statutory 2 cents per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ilinois
State Public Utilities Commission
Illinois
United States Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Reported capture of German U boats near shores
Portsmouth May 16 shipping circles report that the British have repelled a flotilla of German submarines bound for American shores. The seizure reportedly occurred early in April but details on the location and method were not revealed.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Entire stock list under restraint signals liquidation fears
New York May 16 entire stock list under restraint amid further liquidation in rails and traction stocks and concern over the Russian situation. Transportation shares weak while utilities dip. early losses in St. Paul Pacific Cealers. later slight recovery. Sears Roebuck and General Chemical slide. total sales about 435,000 shares. Bond market muted. U.S. bonds unchanged on call. total sales around 2.84 million.
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New York
Aave
St. Paul
Pacifics
Cealers
Sears Roebuck
General Chemical
Petrograd
U. S
Tallis
Loco
Anaconda Atchison B
C.brot. Can, Pac
Leek Wee Lehigh
M. K
Mo. Pac
N.Y
N.Y. Net
Rock Island
Sears
Sears Jwobk Ptd
Studebaker
Union Pac
U. S&s. Steel
U.S. Steel Ptd
West
Uunton
Gilly Gl St Willys-Over
Quincy Bank Clearings Report From Local Clearing House
Quincy clearing house association reports Tuesday clearings totaling 180,228 dollars, compared with 145,249 dollars the same day last week and 45,249 dollars a year ago, indicating a rise in activity for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Bank Clearings
Quincy Clearing House Association
C. Vere
Russian Peace Views Quoted From German Paper
Amsterdam dated May 16 Russia may accept a peace plan discussed by German influenced outlets citing a Moscow source. The proposal calls Alsace Lorraline to stay German Belgium to be independent but no army, southern Slav states independent, Courland German, Armenia Turkish administered, Dardanelles Turkish. Russia could gain Galicia and Balkans, potentially ruling Ukraine while Austria-Hungary controls Serb populations. Polish questions remain difficult but not ruled out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Germany
Rheinisch Westfalische Zeitung
Moscow
Alsace-Lorraine
Belgium
Courland
Armenia
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Bloomington Plans State G. A. R. Meet
Bloomington Dl May 16 One of the largest automobile parades in the city is planned for the Grand Encampment of Illinois Grand Army of the Republic to be held Wednesday Thursday and Friday June 6 7 and 8. A reviewing stand will be set at the head of Prairie Street near Wesleyan University with high G A R officers stationed there. Governors and generals are to speak including Governor Lowden Lieutenant Governor Oglesby Adjutant General Dickson Speaker Shanahan and W J Patterson. Camp fires are planned for the nights of June 6 and 7 at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Illinois
Grand Army of the Republic
Prairie Street
Wesleyan University
Lowden
Oglesby
Dickson
Shanahan
Ilinois House of Representatives
W. J. Patterson
Grand Army
Wheat Prices Fall Twenty Cents at Local Market
Wheat dropped twenty cents and mills will pay $3 a bushel for No 3 wheat. Retail flour prices fall to $16.20 $16.40 and $15.60 per barrel, down $1 from Tuesday. Local live stock market eased with hogs dime lower. City market received three loads of farm produce including hay sold at $16 a ton and two loads of loose hay at $23 and $24 a ton.
Local Markets 2 Prices Paid for Hay and Grain
Local markets list prices for No 2 wheat corn oats bale hay alfalfa and straw along with mill products from Knollenberg Milling company and various feed hog and poultry prices. Includes shipstuffs corn meal linseed meal calf meal and other feeds. Also shown are hides tallow grease and horse and livestock quotes from multiple sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knollenberg Milling Company
H. P
Mississippi River
Anck Brothers
Fricca
Davis and Cleaver Co
Plainville Ill Summer Visits and Family News
Master Kenneth Heine spends summer with his uncle Ameil Heine in Liberty. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Seeley and son visited his mother Mrs. Mattie Seeley. Mrs. Edan Lisle and Alma Finchman visited in Shiloh. The Misses Mae Monroe Myrtle Sturtevant and Ross Seeley visited Quincy. Mrs. Fusselman Fus selman and Willie Crim went to Quincy to see Earl Fus selman in Blessing Hospital. Philip Wagg and Andy Linthigh with families had dinner with Mrs. Etta Collins. Relatives of Polly Powell learned she is growing weaker in Jacksonville. Dollie Schmalshof visited Richfield grandparents GP Wagg and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K Earl Fusselman
Blessing Hospital
Philip Wagg
Andy Linthig
Clarence
Flyod Seeley
Etta Collins
Polly Powell
Jacksonville
Dollie Schmalshof
Richfield
GP. Wagg
Dr King’s New Discovery Advertises Cold Remedy
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a standard cough and cold remedy for decades. It claims soothing balsam ingredients heal irritated membranes and soothe sore throats, with antiseptic effects to kill germs and relief for grippe and bronchial ailments. The ad urges readers to keep a bottle at hand in the medicine chest.
For Sale Directory of Local Drug Stores and Suppliers
A long list of drug stores and suppliers by town or region, naming many business names and owners. Entries include Augusta Star, Camp Point Akers, Carthage Schultz, Columbus Oberling, Burlington area firms, and numerous other towns with listed druggists and firms. The jumble suggests a classified advertisement or directory page of retail drug businesses.
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Q Griggsville
Stone Bros. Golden—J. Dbd
Woodworth, Wall—c. H. Althoff
Amiston
A. C. Denton
Amilton
Derkenen & Smith Industry
Sullivan & Sons, Kinderhook
Lippincott & F
Kellerville
O. Aa. Nafty, Durhan
Weekend Visits Highlight Rockport News Items
In Rockport Illinois Mrs Herbert Shinn and daughters Ruth and Alice visited Mrs Lilly Miller. Lucile Horton leaves Union to visit Barry relatives. Wilford Frye, stationed near Decatur, stays with sister Mrs H D Deam. Myrtle Brokaw returns from Jacksonville State Hospital. Murrell Poor receives first degree of Odd Fellowship. Mrs W D Miller ill but improving. Mary Toombs relocates to Kansas City with sons employed there. Henry Farner returns from St Marys Hospital Quincy. Hamner recovering from abdominal issues. Invincibles host a wiener roast. soldiers to Fort Bliss boxer drive jelly and grape juice donations via Mrs Kate Wyatt by May 19. Walter Ward ages two injures foot. cast applied. EF T C club hosted by Mrs Rex Brown. Lucia to host May 25. Mrs Phil Wyatt assisting. Mrs Frank Dietchman visits home. W W Al Grove and Daisy Smith wed May 16. honeymoon then to J M Sapp home. to Chicago then home to Wood River. Parents Day observed at Methodist church with program and decorations. Rev E C Saulers remarks. B B Horton presides and yields readings. Church filled.
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Rockport
Ill
Herbert Shinn
Ruth
Alice
Pittsfield
Lilly Miller
Lucile Horton
Union
Barry
Wilford Frye
Decatur
H. D. Deam
Wilford
Myrtle Brokaw
State Hospital
Jacksonville
Murrell Poor
W. D. Miller
Mary Toombs
Kansas City
Sone
Henry Farner
St. Mary’s Hospital
Quincy
Soldier and Sailor
Fort Bliss
Kate Wyatt
Walter
John Ward
Ward
White Lime Co
EF. T. c
Rex Brown
Brown
Fay Howard
Lucia
Phil Wyatt
Frank Dietchman
Quincey
Alice Ward
W.W. al Grove
Daisy Smith
Jerseyville
J. M. Sapp
George F. Smith
Pike County
Standard Off Co
Wood River
Chicago
B. B. Horton
E. C. Saulers
Durham Mo Gathers News On Local Business Change
Durham Missouri community notes share the sale of Stevenson's store to Hadfield after thirty years of Stevenson leadership due to ill health. Local families, church groups, and students are highlighted with visits from Cranmer and Shackleford, plus B Y P U program activities led by Mrs. Smyser and participation by visitors from Dover union.
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Joe Schofield
la Grange
Steve Schofield
William Cranmer
Quincy
J. B. Cranmer
Sam Shackleford
Maywood
Co. FL Stevenson
Durhan
PD. N. Hadfield
Hadfield
Stevenson
B. Y. P. U. Services
Harold Smyser
Pfiffer
Warning
Vera Gause
Dover Union
Durham Union
and Myre
George Griswold
Bert Shires
Thelma Hoskins
St. Mary's Academy
Gam Schofield
Jon Schoofield
J. R. Johnson
Ruth Shannon
Kansas City
War mood shifts in Washington as allies gain support
Washington observers note a dramatic shift in attitude toward WWI policy. The British and French commissioners’ candor created a new atmosphere, raising pressure to aid France with troops soon. Roosevelt’s role remains debated, but decisive U.S. action appears increasingly likely.
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Sam
Washington
Cancellation of Special Trains in Peoria Area
Peoria May 16. To keep rolling stock ready for emergencies, all special train service on 14 railroads entering Peoria has been cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Clear Your Skin in Spring Ad Creates Fresh Complexion
Spring cleaning for skin and body urges flushing the intestines with a mild laxative. Dr. King's New Life Pills promise clearer skin and brighter eyes, claiming to shed the sluggish winter shell. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
Richfield News: Local Visits and School Hiring
Richfield Illinois residents share a busy week with Quincy callers and relatives visiting. FE. D. Piergon will teach Richfield school next year. Various families from Plainville Liberty Barry Hull Mainville and nearby towns visited, with church attendance noted and a humorous remark on church pews.
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Tos Hoo
Hansas City
Omohe
Grain Markets
Wheat
Reid
Wm. Vollbracht Co
Barry, Ill
Seed Market
Mac
Mercantile Paper
Lgb
Rex
Panama
G. A. R. Meet
Sildes
Belles & Rogers
Brown, &c
Willi
Segg
Semaralga Netacten
Roup
Lyebarathy
Farical Co. Rsva
Brown & Mays Drug Co
Albright & Son
J. R
Rere
Heidbreders
Frank Kroeger
E. Long & Co
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Ruffi Neyer
Brashear
J. T. Elkins
Bethel
Toney Collins
J. A. Bilbro
Canton
W. EB Westne
Baine
St C. Werner
Ie Drug Ce
Ina—B. Bown
Annibal Ghern
Annipa Fisher
Anniba —Hofbauer
Brow Hun
Awe Cox Co Hurdle Ion & Guinan
Hae
NCIS
N. O. Nelson
Liberty—Boyer & Son, Liverty
Mercer Drug Co
Loraine
Chas. Koonts, la Prattle
Duden_ & Cummings
Meredosia
Plainville
Frank Waters
Paloma
Grossman & Son
Cookran
Stillwell—M. Kincaid & Co
Vimewell
F. F. Daria
A. G. Bates
Weat Point
Holt Drug Co
Warsaw
Frank Ernst
Jenens, Dure
Moniticado
J. R. Norris
Lanca & Guanan
Monroe City— Woods
Novelty—Novelty Hadw, Co
Novelty
Dr. Arnatt
Philadeighis
C. Feaster
Valmyre
W. Acobt
Bons
Shelbina
Emith
Shelbiga
Verry
Bnelbyvito
Waydelich
Taylor
Bert Nathon
Williemetorawton
Durham
Herbert Corey
Congress
Balfour
Bridges
Viviani
Hevelacque
Marshal Joffre
United States
France
Cal
Roosevelt
America
Champ Clark
Richfield, Ill
J. Tl. Rice
Dolette Schmalshof
Mra
C. P. Wrgg
C. W. Tyler
Myra Rice
Payson
J. L. Rice
Floyd Mitchel
Liberty
Kennedy
Family of
Albert Brown
Bever Ty
Dollie Wagy
Plainyville
Albert Wagy
FE. D. Plergon
Richfield School
Dave Brown
William Inman
Hull
Alvin Hartshorn
A. Filek
Alvin
Florence Wagg
Misa Hilda Kistner
Mainville
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