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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
7
Suet an the 4 told her cat men came to remove
In the fragment a speaker recalls an event where four told someone about men coming to remove a cat, with uncertainty and fragmented wording suggesting a diary like reminiscence or stray transcription. The readable portion centers on confusion and a decision not to proceed with the removal.
Wheat market climbs to new 1916 high on export demand
Export buying on a large scale lifts Chicago wheat to record 1916 highs with December near 1.59 and May around 1.68. Corn, oats and provisions rise on export demand and short-covering while reports of Argentina rains prove unfounded. Domestic data show strong demand for Europe and a late-session recovery after initial declines, with wheat shipments totaling about 800,000 bushels and notable activity in corn and pork pits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Argentina
I&ec
Australia
Europe
Holland
Long Commission Co
Multistate grain price report with varied bids
Chicago and other markets post daily bids for wheat corn and oats with numerous No. 2 through No. 8 grade listings. Prices cover No. 2 red and hard wheats, assorted corn and oat grades, and regional quotes from Kansas City Minneapolis Liverpool and Peoria with fluctuating ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nanaas City
Kansas City
Hay
Liverpool
Manitoba
Minumeanpolis
Minneapolis
Northern
New York
Duluth
O. B
I. F
Oata
Peoria
Another Lusitania Case in Chicago Court
An injunction was filed in U S district court Chicago restraining attorneys from pursuing a suit against Cunard Steamship Co on behalf of Mrs Sarah Lund over the loss of her husband and father on the Lusitania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oct
Cunard Steamship Company
Sarah Lund
United States District Court
Foley's Honey and Tar praised for cough relief
A testimonial from Mrs. Chas. Rietz of Allen Mills Pa endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as a long trusted remedy for coughs bronchial irritation and hoarseness. The ad notes it contains no opiates and suits both children and adults while aiding sleep. Miller Arthur Drug Co. advertises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Rietz
Allen Mills
Foley
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Wheat Holds Narrow Range as Weather in Argentina Dominates
The Chicago market sees a five day wheat advance pause with prices near the prior close. Reports of rain and frost in southern districts influence sentiment while European demand remains weak. Corn and oats show light activity amid ample supplies and lingering export demand. Provisions stay active with hog prices down from recent highs and Packers delayed until after November 1 for 1917 delivery, limiting near term hog movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Argentina
Ater
Europe
U. S
Australia
Germany
Illinois
Towa
Illnois
Markets Report From Multiple Cities
Markets across Kansas City New York and St Louis show varied prices for butter creamery eggs potatoes and poultry. Prices reflect fresh arrivals and state fresh specials with notable figures for butter creamery eggs apples and poultry components across regions and carriers.
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Kansan City
Kansas City
Chicago
New York
Hennery
Hennuery
Seed Markets Report From Chicago and Toledo Seed Markets
Seed price movement across Chicago and Toledo markets shows timothy and clover ranges. Timothy firm, redtop and clover varied with quality, alfalfa and millet values noted. Toledo lists cash and futures prices for clover and timothy with range shifts. It closes with a proverb about faith and gullibility.
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Chicago
St. Louis
St, Louis
Timothy
Clover Atranger
Redtop
Toledo
Toleda
Clover
Alsike
Sage and Sulphur Darkens Gray Hair
A vintage advertisement touts Sage Tea and Sulphur to restore dark hair. It claims gray hair darkens naturally, adds gloss, and reduces dandruff and itching. a 60 cent Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is recommended, applied with a sponge or brush to thin strands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Railroad group again prominent leads New York trading
New York stock trading on Oct 6 shows railroad shares once more the dominant force, with turnover above a million and many issues posting best prices of the year or since the war. Industrials and foreign exchange also active as bonds remain strong. U.S. bonds unchanged on call.
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New York
Paris
Allis-Cord
Loco
Eee
Atchison
R. RT
CG. M. & St. Pill
N. W
Sovevener
M. Seco Oe
N. Y
Nor. Pac
Nat. Bis
Penn
Peoples Gas
Yore Island
Pac
Sears Moe
Prd
Studebaker
Union Pac
Steel Pfd
Union
Willys-Over
Quincy Bank Clearings Report From Quincy Clearing House
Quincy Clearing House association reports Wednesday bank clearings at 179 421 dollars compared with 181 994 the prior week and 167 839 the year ago. The figures reflect activity across local financial institutions and indicate steady turnover for the midweek period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Quincy Clearing House Association
Livestock Markets Fall Across Multiple Regions
Livestock receipts and price ranges are listed for St Louis Chicago East St Louis Omaha and other markets with notes on hogs cattle and sheep. Prices span highs and lows typical of early October trading across regional exchanges. A short ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation with touts of improved mood next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chicago
East ST. Louis
Omaha
Neb
Tepeo
Hog Prices Quoted Lower in Local Market
Local hog quotations continue to drop with a ten cent per hundredweight cut on Wednesday. Farm products arrived in multiple loads, most sold by mid afternoon. Hay and straw sales varied with prices from $5 to $10.50 per ton and feed grains showing corn at 86 to 87 cents per bushel and oats at 50 cents per bushel.
Grain prices and market notes from Chicago and St Louis
Chicago and St Louis market briefs list timothy and clover prices for No 1 and No 2 grades, alfalfa and straw values, with reports of scarce straw, rising wheat and general market tone. The item ends with a satirical quote about money and behavior.
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St. Louis
Timothy
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