Corn Prices Rally as Frost Fears Hit Markets
Frost risk spurs a sharp rise in Chicago corn prices with December at 1.18 and May near 1.15. Oats gain while provisions edge higher on corn and hogs. Trade broadens as government forecasts of frost and mill demand boost buying, with mixed receipts and market activity across Chicago and other hubs.
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Chicago
North Dakota
Illinois
Northwest
Canada
Long Commission Co
Minneapolis
Duluth
Winnipeg
Copper Prices Stabilize Amid Fixed-Price Debate
New York stocks report copper prices fixed satisfactorily to most producers easing Hauldown fears and bear pressure. Basis around 23 cents per pound cited as agreed by authorities in Washington. Higher wages and material costs lift production costs by 11 to 18 cents per pound. Shorts covering and speculative buying push arc el and copper issues up while motors and other early issues stay weak.
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Washington
Shorts
Arcel
Adtua
Seed Market Prices in Toledo and New York
Seed prices show Clover seed prime cash at 12 dollars in October and 13.47 in March, Alsike at 12.40 in October, Timothy old and new 2.50 in September and 23.80 in September, Osibar 3.80, Rye No 2 at 1.26, New York raw sugar centrifugal 6.40, molasses 44.02, refined steady, zinc granulated 402.80. Market figures from Toledo and New York dated September 19.
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Toledo
Sea
Timothy
Osiabar
Cat Yhicago
Rye
New York
Corn and oats rise on frost fears and strong cash demand
Corn recovers losses and gains about 2 cents as shorts absorb offerings. Six day shipments rise with cash corn up roughly 7 cents from Monday. Oats rise sharply on stronger corn and cash oat demand. Receipts lag last year due to late harvest, with market expected to stay within a narrow range until richer receipts arrive. Provisions open strong but fade on liquidation. cash trade remains steady.
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Department of Agriculture
Armour
Public Market Receipts Show 24 Hay and Grain Loads
The marketmaster weighed 24 loads of farm products at the city. Hay and straw prices appear: loose hay eight loads with varied ton prices, prairie hay ten dollars a ton, baled timothy twenty two fifty, corns totaling two per bushel, oats six loads at fifty cents per bushel, baled straw thirty eight cents a ton, baled wheat straw seven dollars a ton.
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Lor Tuesay
Local Markets Mill Products and Livestock Prices
A dense list of market quotes covers hay and grain prices, milling products, feeds, meats, poultry, hides, and fats from Knollenberg and local dealers. Notable entries include corn at 1.70 and 1.05, oats 60c, baled hay 20, millet seed 2, flour lines up to 12.86, wheat 2.14, corn meal 16.19 per cwt, and diverse hog, calf, sheep, and poultry prices.
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Knollenberg Firing Company
H. P. Bes
Mississippi River
Y Anck Brothera
Local Livestock Prices and Mixed Listings
Auction notes show Eastern chunkas and southernes priced per head with draft horses at 160, plus mule lots ranging up to 275. Readable remnants mention rope gates and a stray remark about a heartbreak and healing, with unclear attributions.
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Louis
Chunka
Market Stiffens Losses Cancelled In Cautious Session
New York September 19 after a heavy period the stock market stiffened and losses were largely cancelled though pressure resurfaced late. Total sales 665000 shares with many industrials hitting new lows. bearish sentiment lingered though money market eased with call loans under 1 percent. Bond list mixed with U S bonds largely steady and government issues quoted.
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New York
Liberty
Livestock Markets Across Cities Sees Mixed Receipts
Hogs, cattle, and sheep prices listed for St. Louis Chicago Omaha and Kansas City markets. Receipts range from 5,400 to 17,600 with steady to firm tone. hogs mainly 17.25 to 18.80, cattle 6.00 to 16.80, sheep 10.00 to 12.78, plus calves and stockers in varied ranges.
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St. Louis
Ateady
Chicago
Omaha
Wethera
Hamann City
Kansas City
Market summaries from Chicago Kansas City and New York
Chicago market notes show butter steady at 39 1/2 to 41 1/2 cents, eggs steady with ordinaries at 35 3/4 to 37 1/2 cents and case additions at 85 37. Potatoes lower with Minnesota Dakota receipts around 1.15 to 1.23. Kansas City reports creamery firsts at 39 1/2, seconds 38. eggs firsts 37, seconds 35. poultry hens 91, roosters 14, broilers 21 23. New York records butter steady with creamery highers at 43 4 34, firsts 48 44, seconds 41 21. eggs unsettled with large receipts. dressed poultry firm with chickens 28 81, fowls 2 30, turkeys 10 33.
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Minnesota
Dakota
Wisconsin
Kansas City
Hutter
New York
Ous Ap Eee
Hay and Straw Prices Steady in St Louis Market
In St Louis on September 18 demand remained steady across timothy and clover mixes with high grade firmness. Alfalfa held firm with limited demand. straw prices showed weakness. Wheat and track prices moved modestly, with rye and bone straw quoted around $9.00 to $9.60 and timothy near $28.24 per unit.
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St. Louis
Ralrie
Sabec
Fort High Wader
Bready Wales
Primers Cause of Cartridge Troubles Reported
Col George Montgomery of the Frankford arsenal testifies to primers failing since January due to a chemical defect. He notes millions condemned, private primers used since June, and insufficient drying in crowded warehouses. The hearing probes chemist duties and factory practices amid tax and policy debates.
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Washington
George Montgomery
Frankford Arsenal
House
Arsenal
Dent
Col. Montgomery
Liberty Loan Film Debuts In New York City
The liberty loan film Three Billion Dollars in Four Weeks will have its first presentation here, featuring government officials and film stars who appear in epochal American history scenes. Notables shown include Wilson, McAdoo, Edison, and stars such as Fairbanks, Hart, Barrymore, Pickford, and Hart. The film will travel to other cities as part of the next campaign.
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New York
Liberty Loan
Liberty Loan Committee
Federal Bank
Wilson
DeWolf Hopper
Raymond Hitchcock
Douglas Fairbanks
Julian Eltinge
William S. Hart
Wilton Lackaye
David Warfield
Jefferson DeAngelis
John Drew
Ethel Barrymore
Billie Burke
Mary Pickford
Mabel Talaferro
Lillian Russell
Pauline Frederick
Ann Wheaton
Nance O'Neil
Elsie Janis
Laurette Taylor
Marguerite Clark
Lillian Walker
Protest Against Unfair Taxation Nationwide
New York September 19 The American Newspaper Publishers' association representing daily publishers across the country through its postal committee chaired by Don C Seitz strongly protested against punitive taxation of the SDA per publishing business or the use of the postal service as a taxation instrument. A statement issued.
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House
New York
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Don C. Seitz
SDA
Government takes action on strike
Washington reports government steps to end iron workers strikes at San Francisco shipyards on government contracts without waiting for settlement of Seattle yard actions. Hurley travels to San Francisco with a labor conciliator to seek aid from Gompers and the defense council. He expects a quick end to the strikes through a wage agreement sharing costs between shipbuilders and government.
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Hurley
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William Blackmon
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Samuel Gompers
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Insurance Bill Hearing Closed in Senate Subcommittee
Washington reports public hearings on the soldiers and sailors insurance bill wrapped up Tuesday before the senate finance sub committee. Insurance leaders urged changes with opposition to optional enlistment citing pension risk and class legislation. Labor backs the measure with AFL leaders Gompers Morrison informing President Wilson of support for enactment now.
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American Federation of Labor
Knox County Men to Get Farewell Plan
Edina Missouri September 19 thirty two men will start for Fort Riley today with business firms closing from 815 to after the 917 train. The ladies band public and parochial schools will close and all children will accompany them to the depot. List includes R Longfellow J Bowen W Walker R Jefferies W W Botts F Z Layton E I Klocke James McLaughlin R R Pearce J P White C W Himer P J Gentry William A Collins F Z Byres W Swango C Moore S F Sparks A O Lewis R L Chilton P L Steffen P R Schrage R L Davis B D Robeson D E Gooch A F P Tonkinson C A Graham W L Rich ardson J C Swarzweller R J Lay man S J Woodward J A Lamband and B Smith.
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R. Longfellow
J. Bowen
W. Walker
R. Jefferies
W. W. Botts
F. Z. Layton
B. D. Robeson
D. E. Gooch
A. F P. Tonkinson
C. A. Graham
W. L. Richardson
J. C. Swarzweller
R. J. Layman
S. J. Woodward
J. A. Lamband, and
B. Smith
Religious and social notes from Clayton Illinois
Mary Cain leaves for Macomb to attend school this winter. Families from Trafalgar visit Daniel Shank. Miss Ethyl Coffman and Uncle Clayton return from the west. Ruth Easum returns from Springfield after the State fair. Local students head to Northwestern Knox and Illinois colleges. Christian church service a grand success with dinners and music. Rev. F L Enslow returns from Bethel church meeting near Plymouth with Rev. Wells.
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Macomb
Olive Buffington
Lola Smith
Christian Endeavor
Columbus
Jas. R. Shank
Alvin Shank
F. H. Hunter
Trafalgar
Ind
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Ethyl Coffman
Clayton
West
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Springfield
State Fair
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Harry Veach
Northwestern
George Selters
Otis Gruber
Knox
Harold Deless
Illinois
Christian Church
F. L. Enslow
Bethel Church
Plymouth
Wells
Local Social Notes From Richfield and Surrounding Areas
Richfield Illinois and nearby towns report visits and moves. John McHinney and family moved to Hull. Ot Le Gallaher and Paygon relatives were visited. the Tylers traveled to Hannibal to stay with Effie Glascock. Dell Holeman family moved into McKinney’s former house. Several residents made Quincy calls, others visited Hull and Barry, Liberty, Plainville, and local relatives. Mrs Sadie Whitney visits Hull. Mildred Rice and others called on Earl Rice and family. The Whig want columns invited readers to use the paper.
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Dennis’ Ryan
Quincy
John McHinney
Hull
Ot le Gallaher
Paygon
John Tyler
Hannibal
Effie Glascock
Dell Holeman
John McKinney
Albert Wagg
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A. J. Moore
Sadie Whitney
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