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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
5
Market notes show automatic curb on future delivery trade in wheat, with prices closing unsettled and declines amid bearish crop prospects. July wheat at 2.32 and September at 2.05, corn up modestly, oats down, provisions irregular. Reports cite expected May yield exceedance and Australia-US shipments as key factors.
Prices paid for hay grain milling products hogs and pork poultry and hides from local markets and stockyards. Includes wheat corn meal flour linseed meal alfalfa molasses hog weight brackets and shipping yard quotes with corrected daily butcher and dairy product rates. Listings cover cwt and per unit costs with numerous animal classes and byproduct feeds.
Chicago and Kansas City report grain quotes with No. 2 hard wheat near 5.63 in KC and mixed and yellow corn prices around 1.65 to 1.70 in several markets. Minneapolis and Omaha list varied wheat and flax values, while New York notes spot corn firm at around 1.82.
Market notices list hay types with prices in St Louis on May 23 including mixed at 18 dollars per ton and timothy at 17.60 to 20.50, alfalfa around 20. Straw steady at 8.50. Chicago market on May 25 shows hay stronger with No 1 rye, oats and wheat priced. details are partial due to damaged text.
A May 3 listing from East St. Louis shows horse prices including heavy draft at 195 to 275 dollars, mulea noting 16 to 16 hands at 185 to 275 dollars, and various other horse prices and hand measurements, reflecting a mid century auction or sale catalog with bundled figures and incomplete OCR.
Long Commission Co s Daily Market Letter reports wheat prices cooled by strong flour demand and heavy supplies while Australia imports may temper gains. Corn rises on cash demand with premiums for spot supplies, and oats show expanded acreage and strong crop conditions. The US Canada spring wheat outlook remains pivotal amid abundant stocks and favorable weather.
The local live stock market on Tuesday quoted hogs ten cents higher. Farmers brought their corn into the city lot, two loads sold at a stated price per bushel. Leo Bay delivered three loads with one load selling for 24 dollars per ton and two loads bringing 24 dollars per ton.
Unusual work and strenuous activity cause muscle soreness and stiffness. Sloan's liniment is advertised as penetrating and rubbing-free, offering fast relief for pains from rheumatism to backache. Sold by druggists for 26 cents.
Indecision gave way to strength as U S Steel rose to a new high for the current move. General gains across rails, metals, oils, and munition shares followed favorable court decisions and the rising Liberty Loan appeal, though some rails and copper issues lagged. Total volume approached 1.6 million shares with US bonds steady and oil inquiries broad.
Market reports from St. Louis Chicago Omaha and Kansas City list hogs cattle and sheep prices, receipts and ranges for May 23 to May 25. Hogs and cattle show movement with steady to higher bids and mixed lots. notable figures include native steers around 10 to 13 dollars, heavy hogs near 16 dollars, and lambs around 19 to 20 dollars, with variances by region and day.
New York firms report higher receipts with 13 402 tul extras and 35 427 cases. Chicago shows 32 410 cases and 35% ordinary firsts. Poultry rates vary with chickens and turkeys priced around 2 29 to 18 35 per dozen. Kansas and St Louis totals also noted.
Erde Beatty, clerk of the circuit court, released the petit juror list for the second and third weeks of the May term. The roster includes John Bener of Quincy, Frank Heckle, A N Brown, Alf Dickbut, George Stipp, August Doht, Edward Feld, Alois Berter, M A Davis, George Kuhlman, George Grussmeyer, Frank Fischer, Joe Averkamp of Riverside, Charles Bristow, Edward Cain, Otto Langhanky, W M Sherrow, Charles Askew of Beverly, Eli Rigg, Peter Helmreich, Joseph Hultz, Charles Sierly, Harley Gabel, Frank Aden, August Hornecker, August Eber, Willard Dye, Roy Wagg of Payson, C F Aaron Keene, A Koch Mendon, C Kleinschmidt Gilmer, William Korvis Ursa, and Henry Wolf Melrose.
Palmyra Missouri May 23 Mrs J Mefford entertained the O S Embroidery club of Hannibal at a 1 o'clock luncheon with a dozen members attending from Hannibal by auto. The afternoon's program was enjoyed by all. Also noted are eighth grade graduation at Washington school and senior play tickets selling fast.
In New Canton Illinois news Mr and Mrs W W Fox visited Pittsfield last Saturday while Jayndell Baker visits his grandfather Eliott Baker near Summer Hall. Individuals travel from Atlas to visit relatives and neighbors and a resident's obituary notes James Summers Rainwater born in Somerset Kentucky in 1859 died in New Canton May 13 1917. The eighth and tenth grade commencements at Pleasant Vale Derry and Clivinnali townships were held at the Methodist church with red white and blue decorations.
Mrs O Hoskins visits Quincy with daughter J Huner. John Lowry of Steffenville stayed with R Stevens and Tom Nelson. Mrs J Rudolph guests of Mrs Lallie McCann. Frank Lowe and John Adams with BL Love family hosts. Miss Stevens resigns teaching post to move to Boulder with parents. Mrs John Dennison Sr dies after brief illness. funeral at Methodist church. J E Houchens sells store to John White of Palmyra. Mrs Anna Lofton of Keokuk and Mrs Otis White of Nelsonville visit Calvin Kelley. Elmer Wright and Lu Lemen visit.
Washington May 23 The House rejected Democratic Leader Kitchin's amendment to cut the playing card tax as Representative Howard of Georgia argued that gamblers should pay eight cents per deck in addition to two cents. The session featured playful exchanges as lawmakers sought testimony from Longworth and former Speaker Cannon.
In Washington on May 23 the agricultural department said high fruit and vegetable prices cannot be blamed on shortages. Shipments of new potatoes onions tomatoes cabbage lettuce and celery last week matched or exceeded levels from the previous year. Potatoes and strawberries showed shortages only in old varieties.
Representatives of Chicago clearing house banks propose selling Liberty Loan bonds over department store counters. Banks will issue $50 and $100 certificates and stores will offer cash purchases, not installment plans.
SPRINGFIELD Ill May the senate agreed to house amendments to the Turnbaugh bill to abolish fraternities and secret societies in high schools. The bill now goes to the governor.
Charles Allen of Rochester Minnesota spent the weekend with his father T L Allen and family north of town. Mrs Arla Morrow is in St Marys Hospital Quincy after a fall from a horse years ago. Alfred Murrow and Laura Adams visit with Arla Morrow. William Allen and Anna Adams of Newark joined Charles in Minnesota. Alice Walker stayed with Miles Brighwell’s family to care for her grandson who is improving. Orve Clarkson is seriously ill with a heart condition and recovering slowly. W Haines and son George visit relatives near here and plan to travel to Webb City La Uedge and Kansas City. Mrs McFadden and daughter Luksana Ivan Morrow of Colon spent Sunday with Ar He McDdaid. Ivan remained.
The column records residents and visitors making social calls in Liberty Quincy and Payson areas. Names include Elijah Ryan Paloma Henry Wingett Walter Yolenbenk and families, plus Mrs Charles Istner and Mrs Wilbur On In Quincy. Several households hosted or received guests on various days last week.
All corn has been selected and double milled and germination averages 82 percent or better. Dwarf Essex Rape, Weparrp, Fancy Whippeorwilh Con Fess four fifty per bushel. Fancy Boja Beans four fifty per bushel. Fancy German Listet two seventy five per bushel. Early Amber Cane ten cents per pound. Also all other needs in stock. Send us your order. Barry Illinois.
Friday visitors include Mrs William Inman and her Hull son. Effie Glascock with children and Mrs Man Wouten with her daughter from Hannibal Missouri call on Mr and Mrs John Tyler. Alvin Plick and Gon, Miss Florence Heine and daughter Alberta visited Miss Fleine's sister near Quincy on Sunday.
Clarence Johnston from Springfield visited his mother Mrs Henry Johnston in Pittsfield. Eva Gray from New Salem shopped in the county seat. Flossie Kendrick of Quincy stayed with Stahl Can ning in Quincy. Kenneth Pringle of St Louis spent days with his parents. Joseph Trassett, former principal at Kampsville High, returned home after closing his school term. Sadie Aber hosted the Cemosk club. Warry Underwood hosted the Twentieth Century club for a evening of games. Helen Dunwoody, cousin to the Hall sisters, and Helen Foote of Lindenwood College attended graduation ceremonies where Miss Foote earned a P. I. B. S. degree.
Mrs. George Varve of Lewistown and Mrs. J. BR. Sitters of La Crane visited relatives in La Belle on Friday. Miss Elva Hbbbertsnd and A D. Thesupson planned a day to see Aunt Auss Nar?nson, who is recovering from paralysis. Mrs. Ed Jones’s health remains poor. sister Mrs. Bevelin of Kirksville is here. Mrs. Anna Carr of Ewing visited friends. Coler Ane and Miss la Adsifars Sot also noted.
The California State Highway Commission will remove all advertising signs along state highways, enforcing a cleaner roadway environment and reducing visual clutter for drivers. Authority cites regulatory standards and public safety goals.
Portland Maine May 23 reports say a German submarine in New England waters was confirmed by naval officers after fishermen sighted a submersible. Four witnesses and a Coast Guard crew observed a 200 foot craft off Seguin Light, then near Croce Island, as alarms and backfiring indicated a submerged vessel.
An old style advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a soothing balsam for coughs and throat irritation. It claims to loosen phlegm kill germs and break up colds for children and adults and advises keeping a bottle at home for coughs croup and bronchial ailments.
A fragmented OCR list enumerates drug stores and distributors with partial names and adjacent towns. It references Heidbreder's Drug Stores and related companies, noting numerous city and brand pairings such as Shelbyville, Philadelphia, Palmyra, and Williamstown, but lacks coherent context or complete details.
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