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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1919
Page
3
The Friday advance in the local hog market was followed by another thirty cent rise on Saturday with no other market changes. The day saw the first appearance of a load of new corn on the city market lot signaling seasonal arrivals.
Chicago markets mixed with corn prices closing firmer after early weakness as traders priced in optimism about President Wilson’s condition. Oats rose while provisions posted mixed results amid strong bid activity from packers for January lard and seaboard demand.
Livestock prices edge higher in Chicago and East St Louis markets with hogs, cattle, and sheep receipts. Heavy hogs reach 16.60 to 16.90, cattle and veal mostly steady to up, with week’s trend mixed. hay and grain prices listed by Kuellenberg Milling and local dealers.
Corn gained about a cent a bushel on week and short covering amid rumors of an import duty on Argentine turn. Weekly forecast cites favorable weather while new corn supply dampens bull runs. Oats rally with hedges removed but not sustained. Provisions show early weakness then firming. Stocks rise as Washington shows improving presidential condition and workers return.
J E Bennett & Co reports a week of little overall change amid uncertainties with a bull wave crest seen. Profits advised on long stocks while awaiting reactions. peace treaty ratification could trigger a sharp upturn. Notable buys include US Steel Baldwin Locomotive and American Car. note on tobacco stocks and silver mining shares Caledonia Hecla and Crescent Gold as longer term bets.
Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings invites sealed proposals for publishing advertisements in a secular English newspaper titled Official Newspaper. Bids due October 17, 1919, based on thirteen ems per line, Springfield State Capitol. Frank L. Bennett director and H I% Kohn superintendent oversee the process.
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