Peace talk drags down grain futures on Chicago board
Bearish pressure from British peace term discussions spurred selling in corn and provisions on the Chicago board of trade. Corn closed down with May at 1.27 and July at 1.41, oats steady to slightly lower, and provisions dipping as market nerves intensified amid light receipts and reduced Iowa seedings.
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Chicago
House of Commons
Board of Trade In
Lc Down
London
Iowa
Great Britain
iBy Long Commission Co
Minneapolis
Toulath
Winnipeg
Oato
Corn and Weather Influence Market Letters
Corn held firm until mid day amid improved receipts and Iowa acreage talks. Argentine surplus estimates and New York Exchange actions tempered gains while weather remained favorable for planting. oats rose on dry weather, then corn weakened before recovering in May delivery. Provisions and stocks moved with early lard strength and later profit taking as markets faced potential war news impact.
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Iowa
New York Produce Exchange
Iowan
Nebraska
Canadian Northwest
Toledo
Chicago
Grain Markets Reported Across U S Corn Prices Mixed
Chicago and other markets show varied corn quotes with No 2 mixed around 1.68 to 1.70 and No 2 white near 1.70. Yellow and white corn listed by grade at multiple hubs including Kansas City and St Louis. oats also quoted with modest changes.
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Chicago
Rtnla
T&g
Lonta
ST. Truvis
Kanaas City
Wansas
Stade Bay
Qrite
Ratfirer
Hay —Stestady
Omaha
Omatia
St. Louis
ST Tlovais
New York Stocks Insight From J E Bennett Co
New York stocks ended irregularly higher after an active session with gains in equipment and motor issues. US Steel touched 119.5 then eased to 117. Sinclair Oil traded above 30, settled near 27 later. War news minor, market technical with potential pullback, curb market fair, mining stocks showing narrow moves on Hecla and Cresson Gold inquiries.
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US & Steel
Sinclair Oil
Hecla
Cresson
Seed Market Toledo Prices and Coupon Notes
Toledo May 17 Clover seed prime cash price 24 cents per pound with Oct and Sept futures. Alsike prime cash 15 cents per pound. Other seed futures listed include Sept Dec and Oct prices around 4 dollars per unit. Government Bona and Liberty coupon details appear in scattered figures.
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Toledo
Clover Seed
ELS Alsike
Grain and livestock prices steady at city market yard
Break in grain markets pushes corn to 1.45 per bushel while oats top at 16 cents Thursday. Hog prices hold. 32 wagon loads of farm products sold in city yard with mixed hay at 13 dollars per ton and bailed straw prices noted.
Local Markets Report Prices for Hay and Grain
Prices paid for farm products listed by the Knollenberg Milling Company. Wheat at 2.10, yellow corn 1.40 to 1.45, white corn 1.50 to 1.70, oats 66 cents, hay and straw ranges, and milling products with various per cwt prices. Hog and cattle quotes, poultry and dairy items, and general butcher and hide prices also shown.
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Knollenberg Milling Company
Hyoliencergy Milling Company
Blatchford
Shatehfords
H. P
Grationg
Mississippi River
Auck Brothers
Bolles
Market West
Tower
Rye and barley price report from Chicago market
On May 17 in Chicago Rye prices ranged at 2.03 dollars per unit while Barley stood at 1.25. Timothy traded at 0.85 and Clover at 0.28. Market notes show small shifts in grains and commodities. Local traders monitor futures and cash bids as prices fluctuate with demand and weather.
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Chicago
Timothy
Stocks Fall Back After Heavy War Day Rally
New York May 17 Stocks rose on huge volume but were dragged down late by selling orders. United States Steel gained about 2 points then gave back the advance, Baldwin Loco reversed a near five point gain to a small loss. Total sales 1,775,000. War issue shares led gains. rails lagged. Bonds firm to strong with Liberty issues irregular. Total sales 7,950,000.
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New York
United States Steel
Baldwin Locomotive
Liberty Group
Livestock Market Reports Across U.S. Cities
Markets in St Louis Chicago Kansas City Omaha St Joseph Sioux City and East St Louis report Hogs Cattle and Sheep receipts for May with mixed to steady prices. Hogs top around 17.50 to 19.00 in various regions and cattle and sheep show broad ranges by class and grade.
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St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Omatia
Floedu
St. Joseph
ST. Josep
Sioux City
Stoux City
East St. Louisa
East ST. Louis
Watermelon and onion price shifts hit local markets
A Southbound fruit train arrives to boost offerings with watermelons priced at 1.00 per fruit and sweet corn 75 cents to 1.00 per dozen. Quoted vegetables show minor changes as mushrooms leave the list and several onions and potatoes are removed. Louisiana strawberries expected today at 25–30c per quart. home grown berries due late next week.
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Hale
Florida
Colorado
Louisiana
New
Calif
Fancy
Davis
Washington
Valencia
Larry
Naples
Texas
Ib. c
California
Market News From New York May 17 1898 Summary
Market notes from New York and Chicago report steady butter and higher cheese with varied creamery receipts, poultry and eggs prices, and live poultry strength. Sugar and coffee prices show steady: New York notes spot coffee and various nut and fruit prices. Kansas City and St. Louis report butter and eggs with mixed packing stock and price ranges.
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New York
Chicago
Cthicago
Wis
Mich
Minn
Kanaan City
Kansas City
St. Louis
St, Louis
Y. A
Horses and Mules Market Reports From St Louis
Horses show little change with strong demand for better grades and steady prices across eastern and farm trade. Drafts and farm mares command high bids while southern and Illinois stock vary by class. mules remain in strong demand with prices quoted by size. New York mercantile and money markets show slight activity with bar silver and time loans trading near standard rates.
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ST. Louis
New York
London Exchange Report and New York Market Notes
London silver at 48% per ounce while money rates are listed. New York corn spot steady with kiln dried No 3 yellow at 1.66 and No 4 yellow at 1.50 cost and freight. Oats spot quiet with mature prices around 83 to 85 cents.
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London Exchange
London
New York
Griggsville News Briefs include births and funerals
Griggsville reports the birth of Edgar Wayne to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ellis last Friday. Lois Bennett is the mother. Albert Raymond Butler, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Butler, died and was buried in Griggsville cemetery after services at home. W.O. Cunningham and Henry Leeds took jobs at local banks. Margaret Allen joined Shoemaker Drug Store. Vina Norenburg and Mrs. Hal Mitchel, mother of Frank Starr, were buried in Springfield. Local Red Cross sale netted 800 dollars. A school May frolic fundraiser to support the Red Cross is planned on Friday evening. Gladys Glenn will teach Brush College this winter. Epworth League anniversary observed Sunday.
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Elmer Ellis
Lois Bennett
Edgar Wayne
Cheesewright
Chicago
James Cheesewright
Albert Raymond
Ernest Butler
Perry
Griggsville
W. O. Cunningham
National Bank
Henry Leeds
Valley Bank
Margaret Allen
Quincy
Shoemaker Drug Store
Vina Norenburg
J. M. Brown
Hal Mitchel
Frank Starr
Springfield
Ace McAllister
BE. F. Carrel
Marguerite
Quincey
Red Cross
Gladys Glenn
Brush College
South Flint
Epworth League
Inside cleansing with hot water and limestone phosphate
An old-time health ad urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved skin tone, vitality and a rosy complexion for those with colds headaches biliousness constipation and pallid skin, promoting internal sanitation over external care.
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Ely's Cream Balm Brings Instant Head Cold Relief
An advertisement promises immediate relief from nasal congestion and head colds. A small bottle is applied into the nostrils to soothe swollen membranes, open airways, and reduce headaches and snuffling for sufferers of catarrh.
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Ely
Patriotic program with solos and letters read
A carefully arranged program featured patriotic songs and a violin solo by Clifford Portzline and a vocal piece by Stev. C. H. Pettit. Letters from M. E. church boys were read. Len ENledge bought the late Benj. Nedman home for 3500 dollars. Fred Davis plans a large war savings stamp drive with school pupil participation for house to house canvassing.
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Clifford Portzline
Stev. C. H. Pettit
M. E. Church
Len Enledge
J. O. Conklin
Benj. Nedman
Fred Davis
War Savings
Ile
Warsaw Illinois Wartime Band Holds Street Concert
The 10th Illinois Regiment Military Band gave its first public street concert last Saturday in Warsaw with a large audience despite minimal advertising. Local pride runs high as performers, including both boys and girls, earned praise. The town notes a dwindling hotel supply with Adams House closed. Reverend Griscel left Wythe Presbyterian to take a pastorate in South English Iowa. T. F. Patterson, formerly of Warsaw, visited and learned the militia lacked a flag, contributing five dollars to start a fund. The Royal Neighbor camp welcomed thirty new members with a Plymouth deputy assisting in the initiation. War time restrictions noted.
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Warsaw
III
10Th Ilinois Regiment
W. S. Nelson
Lansing
Mich
Adams House
T. P. and W
Little Rock
Ark
Reserve
Plymouth
Fraternal Lodges See Surge in Membership This Winter
The Masonic fraternity has been busy with new members this winter and extra meetings to confer degrees. The Odd Fellows report rising membership and plan memorial service at the Methodist church with Rev. G. G. Maple preaching. An excursion is set for August 29 on the steamer G. W. Fil, with net proceeds to the Red Cross. Warsaw reports no new scarlet fever cases as illnesses ease.
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Masonic Fraternity
Odd Fellows
Hamillton Lodge
G. G. Maple
Chauffeur Witness In Strause Hearing
In Peoria Illinois on May 17 Charles Kahler, a chauffeur who summoned police after the bank shooting, was the key state witness in the Edgar A. Strause murder trial of Berne M. Mead, cashier at State Savings and Trust. Nine witnesses testified, mainly corroborating prior statements, with no severe cross examination. the state planned to rest soon while the defense offered no statements of its plans.
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Peoria
Charles Kah
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles ad
A vintage advertisement for Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues and diabetes. It promises relief for men women and children and offers mail order with sworn testimonials from Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis. Sold by druggists.
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Texas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis
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James E. Bennett & CC Grain
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Wolf Chemical CO
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