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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1919
Page
10
Chicago and other markets report a Friday rebound in corn prices with September and December contracts rising, oats following, and provisions lifting on grain strength. Bulls dominated early trade despite weak openings, with notable activity from major packers and mixed regional quotations for wheat and oats across Chicago, St Louis, Kansas City, and Minneapolis.
Clover seed prime cash 23.00 with December and March values 25.25 27.40 and Aisthe prime cash 24.35 24.50 24.10 25.45. Timothy prime cash 1917 35.16 1918 3.15 with September 5.35 October 5.40 December 4.50 March 5.65.
Practically all local markets were steady with no changes in quotations. The city market sold nine loads of sats at 76 cents per bushel, two loads at 74 cents, and one at 73 cents. Timothy hay sold at 30 dollars per ton for three loads, 26 dollars for one load, baled hay at 80 dollars per ton, and baled straw at 8 dollars per ton.
New York observes a sudden reversal in business sentiment amid uncertain conditions. A more hopeful labor outlook follows new strikes that failed to develop, with a conference on the industrial situation planned for October. Wage issues tie to high prices, affecting manufacturing and distribution as summer ends. Bank clearings reach $5,744,788.
Public sale listing for M Kerrick, identified as member 6 Ed, located one mile north of Philadelphia area, details incomplete but indicates a formal auction or sale event related to the listed entity.
New York Sept 6 heavy selling hit the stock market as labor tensions rose. Gompers telegram to President Wilson urged union presidents to meet next Tuesday to decide actions, signaling possible conference in steel centers. Major declines hit Crucible Steel Baldwins Baldwin Locomotive General Motors Studebaker Stutz American Woolen and Utah Copper amid broad volatility. United States Steel and others showed mixed moves. Oil, Mexican and California Petroleum firms firmed. Total market value of sales around 9.75 million dollars.
Chicago, Sept 6 hogs receipts 10,000 with uneven buy and steady Thursday average. Heavy 17.50 to 19.50, light and packers sows varied. Cattle receipts 2,000 with slow demand. beef steers mixed weights 11.75 to 18.75, cows 5.65 to 15.50, veal calves 0 to 21. Sheep receipts 10,000 with unsettled prices. Kansas City and East St. Louis markets show similar ranges for hogs and cattle, with top hogs around 19.75 and cattle varied by grade. Peoria reports hogs 1,000 steady to 19.50, cattle steady.
Corn markets opened lower but strong buying absorbed early losses and pushed prices up as trading progressed. Cash grain demand remained active with steady to firmer tones in daily markets. Oats traded strong to near top figures, rye saw robust buying, and provisions stayed firm with shorts aiding up moves.
New York and Chicago market notes dated Sept 6 show steady butter and eggs with varied receipts. Cheese and poultry edge steady while potatoes rise and sugar ranges hold. notable prices include creamery butter 49 to 65 cents, eggs firsts around 43 to 44 cents, and carload potato offers from Minnesota Wisconsin Idaho and Maine.
Newt Markland plans a winter move to Colorado for his wife's health. Chicago vacationing children returned midweek. The Warner hotel changed hands with Miss Georgia Richards hosting guests. West Point welcomes the hotel reopening. Quarterly M E church conference and multiple local visits noted. town commerce includes silo sales and bank directors meeting.
Edith Lawins returns to Jefferson after visiting her mother and takes a solid post. Local schools open with D R Ferryman Columbus Mass Mabel R Jackson Quincy Maple Grove Miss Freda Linker Liberty Robinson. Bowen band to play at union Sunday school picnic Saturday Sept 6 1919. Mr and Mrs Grover Taylor entertain brother Harry Wall and wife from southern state. Mr Staubeck marks 82nd birthday while in frail health. KE N Wheeler cousins attend service and neighbors stop by. Mrs Collins and daughter Gladys return to La Belle Mo after visit. Eugene Richards and son Eldon travel to Denver Colo for health and school.
The aircrew led by Lieutenant Colonel R. S. Harts landed in a public park in Chicago on Friday during their round-the-country flight. They will stay until Sunday before continuing to Milwaukee.
A 1919 Public Ledger summary notes the Third American Army begins its victorious advance into Germany near the end of World War I. Lieutenant Colonel of the American Expeditionary Force, commanding the Twenty-sixth Infantry, states olive drab Americans pressing forward. Copyright notices accompany the archival piece from Public Ledger Company and Putnam's Sons.
A World War I diary recounts the 1918 march from Verdun into Germany and into Luxembourg. The author describes harrowing shelling, prisoners from multiple nations, and the celebratory reception by liberated French villages and Luxembourg towns. He notes flags, parades, and a ceremony of welcome that mingles pride with relief as American troops advance with band, colors, and banners.
In liberated villages across France power is restored prompting celebrations as German prisoners are freed from coal mines. First signs of rejoicing appear as residents mark the end of occupation and look toward rebuilding their towns. Local officials report improved safety and renewed community activity amid the dawn of liberation.
Miss Hester Smith of Howard visits Newark with Mr and Mrs John Jones. Joe Grandstaff sells J C Ross farm for 100 dollars per acre. Clara Sawford returns to St Joseph to begin seventh year as music supervisor. Local clergy Rev J F McMahan and Rev H M Garn preach at Christian church. Baptist meetings begin Sept 8 led by Rev Walter I Bledsoe with Miss Erma Merghew directing singing. W C T U hosts events and medal contest with entries Spees Keethler Glover Hayden Steffen. prize goes to Opa Vanskike. Community notes on school moves, residents visiting relatives, and local shoppes.
Emma Goldman of New York, jailed for two years and fined 10000 dollars for draft interference, filed for release from Missouri penitentiary on September 27. United States Commissioner Geisburg said no action possible before September 27.
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