Karel Announces Candidacy for Adams County Coroner
Sara C. Karel authorizes announcement of his candidacy for the office of coroner in Adams County, subject to the Democratic primaries. The date shown is September 13, 1916.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1916
Page
7
Sara C. Karel authorizes announcement of his candidacy for the office of coroner in Adams County, subject to the Democratic primaries. The date shown is September 13, 1916.
Long Commission Co reports Wheat weakened by Liverpool strike and war political hopes, with export demand dull and possible Tuesday rally. Corn slipped from Monday’s close on seller pressure, while expectations of better shipping and oversold conditions suggest a rebound. Oats faced heavy cash stock buildup and grain-wide weakness, with potential help if shipping improves.
New London Conn Sept 13 President Wilson decided Tuesday night to return to his summer home Shadow Lawn Long Branch New Jersey this morning. He was advised by physicians attending his sister Mrs Annie E Towe who is critically ill and under opiates that she might linger for several days. The president plans to return if Mrs Towe's condition worsens.
An ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey to relieve sore throat chest congestion and cough at first signs of illness. It touts pine tar honey soothing relief antiseptic qualities and a pleasant taste with a 25 cent price at the druggist.
Bears controlled the wheat market in Chicago with no rallies and prices closing down. The session saw declines across corn and oats as favorable U S weather supported prospects, while export demand and British milling strikes dampened buying. Sector activity included large exporter sales and heavy box packer selling, with weekly price comparisons and various futures quotes listed.
Grain prices across Chicago St Louis Kansas City Liverpool Toledo Chicago and New York show No 2 red wheat around 1.58 1.67 in early Sept with No 2 yellow corn near 0.85 0.86. Winnipeg and Minneapolis report softer tones though Chicago rye and oats vary, while futures across major hubs reflect mixed demand and updated cash bids.
Hay market listings from St Louis dated Sept 13 show No. 8 timothy and clover mixed at 10 dollars, No. 2 leght and heavy mixed at 10.50, No. 2 medium to light mined at 12, wood No. 2 light at 12.50, No. 1 do at 18. Bleh No. 1 to chad ee Heht mixed at 14, choice do at 14.50, timothy no grade damaged and grassy watch threshed at 8, no grade at 8.50, No. 3 at 10 to 11, common No. 2 at 12 to 13.50, No. lot at 14.50, high No. 1 to choice at 16, choice at 18.50, clover return at 7, Straw-Secaree and firmer at 6.50 per gon.
New York on September 13 reports sixth straight session of abnormal market activity for the year with broad gains led by U S Steel metals and major industries. Bethlehem Steel and General Motors rise sharply to new highs as Atlantic Gulf and West Indies reach record levels. total stock sales reach 1,280,000 shares.
Quincey bank clearings for Tuesday reported by the Quincy Clearing Association show 159,620 for Tuesday, 267,529 for the same day last week, and 124,972 for the same day last year.
Market roundup across New York Chicago and Kansas City dated Sept 13 shows butter steady to higher varying by origin with creamery and firsts quoted. eggs firm with fresh gathered extras and various grades. cheese spot prices. raw sugar sales. potatoes and poultry values. local city notes from St Louis and other markets list butter and egg quotations and routings for prompt and late shipments.
Chicago hogs receipts 10,000 weak with mixed and heavy prices ranging from 5 cent gains to 11.40 for some classes. cattle receipts 7,000 weak with native beef cattle at 6.40 to 11.20. sheep receipts 15,000 weak with lambs 7.25 to 11.40. St Louis hogs 7,200 steady to firm, cattle 7,600 steady, sheep 2,600 steady to 25 cents higher. East St Louis hogs steady to strong, cattle steady, sheep strong. Kansas City hogs 15,000 up 10 to 50 cents, cattle 21,000 steady to 10 cents lower. Omaha Nebraska hogs 590 steady, heavy 10.10. cattle 400 steady. sheep 31,000 steady with yearlings 8.50 to 11.00.
Five loads of farm products entered the public market Tuesday due to threatening weather and poor roads. No price changes were recorded. Corn arrived in three loads with two at 87 cents per bushel and one at 85 cents. Baled hay came in one load at 11 dollars per ton. Oats arrived in one load with no price listed.
Local market pricing lists No 2 hard red wheat corn oats and timothy hay, alfalfa and clover seeds, and mixed feeds with bids from buyers and retail quotes corrected daily. Hog quotations cover weights from 90 to 250 pounds with wagon loads and pigs, calves, sheep and poultry prices from local butchers, plus hide and leather values and miscellaneous feeds. A closing note mocks charitable men for buying wifely attire.
An advertisement for The Texas Wonder from Dr. E. W. Hall promotes a claim to cure kidney and bladder troubles, diabetess, rheumatism, and irregularities in both men and women. It states mail order price $1.04 and that one bottle lasts two months, with available testimonials.
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