WHEAT RISES ON KANSAS CROP DAMAGE FEARS
Rumors of worsened crop conditions in western Kansas lift wheat prices while corn slips as larger receipts expected. Chicago quotes show wheat gains with July around 11.15 and September near 11.23, and various prices listed for corn oats and hogs. Northwest car lots and regional quotes indicate mixed movements and regional drought reports continue to influence sentiment.
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Dull Friday Stock Market Amid Mixed London-Tied Factors
New York traders noted subdued activity with turnover dropping over 50 percent from early week. British income tax on American securities spurred varied local views on liquidity, while steel shares steadied after Gary’s steel institute talk. total stock volume 395,090 shares and bond activity steady with Canadian high 5s at 101.24.
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Panama
New York Money Market Summary
New York May 27 Mercantile paper 3 4 per cent bar silver 7linc Mexican dollars 54c time loans steady 60 and 90 days 23 073 per cent six months 947314 per cent Call money steady high 2 per cent low 2 per cent ruling rate 214 per cent last loan 24 per cent planing bid 2 per cent offered at 2 3 per cent
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New York Coffee and Poultry Prices May 27
New York spot coffee and raw sugar prices show little change on May 27 with steady quotes for rio and santos. Poultry markets in New York and St. Louis report firm dressed and live prices for chickens fowls and turkeys along with small shifts in optional dairy and egg values.
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Markets in Chicago and New York May 27 report varied prices
Chicago reports unsettled butter creamery at 266029 with eggs lower and large receipts. Poultry and potatoes show mixed gains and losses across regions. New York lists steady butter with creamery extras and fluctuating cheese and eggs prices, highlighting regional commodity activity. A quoted aphorism follows.
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Wheat Market Opens Higher on Southwest Demand
Long Commission Co reports dry hot weather in the southwest lifting wheat demand at the opening. Bullish crop reports and Kansas declines boost futures as trading remains nervous amid political news. Corn follows with a rally on wheat strength and growing receipts. oats see local shorts buying as Kansas Oklahoma bullishs influence selling by leading elevators.
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Livestock Market Reports From East St. Louis and Chicago
East St Louis and St Louis report hog and cattle receipts with price ranges and declines. Chicago prices show weaker hogs and heavy cattle with quoted ranges and local market quotations for hogs, cattle, and sheep.
Local Markets Prices for Hay and Grain
Local market listings show No 2 wheat at 1.03 per bushel and oats at 0.35 to 0.40. Baled wheat straw 5.00, timothy hay 11.50 to 13.50, mixed hay 8.10 to 8.00, loose hay 11.50 to 13.50, alfalfa 1.00, oats straw 6.00 to 7.00, shredded fodder 8.00, and clover seed 9.00 to 10.00 with clover hay 7.00 to 11.00. Milling product prices include flour varieties from 5.70 to 6.00, Graham 3.30 per cwt, buckwheat 4.00 per cwt, bran 2.15 per cwt, and assorted meal and oilseed products priced per cwt.
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Knollenberg Sling Company
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and related ailments in men and women and regulates bladder issues in children. Priced at $1.00 with mail order available. one bottle provides about two months treatment and reportedly cures. testimonials available from St. Louis address EL. W. Hall at 3926 Olive Street. Sold by druggists.
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Present Weather Boosts Farmers Amid Mixed May Conditions
Chilly wet May hampered farming but recent warm spell aids crops. Corn planting peak arrives. last year’s bumper progress noted as a benchmark. City market reports 16 loads sold with steady prices for hay oats and corn, including hay at 11 to 14.25 per ton and corn at 70 to 71 cents per bushel.
Horses and Mules Prices at East St Louis Sale
East St. Louis May 27 horses steady extra heavy drafts 175 225 dollars per head eastern chunks 150 185 good southerns 85 125. Mules steady 16 to 16 hands 150 275 15 to 14 hands 125 190 14 to 14 hands 12 5 125. A old saying notes caution about mice in sight.
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Til
Inside Appreciation of a Yegg-Dis Shakespeare
The piece praises a writer nicknamed Bill the Yegg-Dis Shakespeare as clever about tailers and judges. He is said to have included a second story man named Romeo who ruined himself by tampering with a skirt.
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Business Gains as Dun's Forecast Sees Stability
Dun's Review notes continuing prosperity with price pauses in commodities and strong purchasing power remains. Demand holds, though some hesitation in forward orders and steel shows softer signals. Many industries are covered well into early 1917 and bank clearings reach $4,170,028,168.
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Dun
Pet cats spark bid for keeping pets in homes
Dialog centers on whether to make a pet of a cat with exchanges about cleanliness and domestic duties. Mrs Longwed, Miss Nesmith, and Miss Justin argue over affection, chores, and who should manage the household pet. The fragment hints at a broader humorous debate on etiquette and family lineage.
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