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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
4
Irregular movement dominated the stock exchange with mixed gains and losses across listings. The day saw sporadic new highs and renewed demand for several leading issues as overall tone remained unsettled in a volatile market.
A fragment lists the Lyngh Rochester Commission Co with grain and provisions stock details, and office addresses at 25 26 and 27 Lower Ischabeck, 28 West Granite Street with telephone 158. The text is partial and lacks full context or outcomes.
In Chicago markets August Wheat showed an unsettled undertone as prices opened flat and climbed slightly on early trades. Liverpool futures rose on British prohibition fears while U S harvest prospects benefited from perfect Northwest weather. North Dakota crop damage reports provided some optimism, with ample hog shipments and strong provisions supporting activity.
The market notes sellings and quotes for cattle and hogs with terms like fat cows and steers, mixed lot descriptions, and steady trends. References to stockers feeders and heifers appear, with figures described as bids and receipts, and phrases about meat prices and market tone.
South Omaha market report lists cattle receipts from native steers and feeders, hogs and lambs with bid ranges and rising prices. Officials note strong demand from packers, with steers around six to seven dollars and hogs near six dollars, while mutton and lamb receipts show firm activity.
The market notes weakness in New York trading as raw cotton prices slip on cautious demand prospects. Traders cite unsettled export prospects and weather risks, while some buyers look for price support in upcoming months.
A jury trial began in Fort Benton district court in the case of Deidrick Schilling versus Lydia M. Kiser. The plaintiff seeks $1,799 for money advanced, goods furnished, and labor performed, while the defendant counterclaims for about $7,209. The judge urged the parties to settle to avoid the awkward task for the jury, and a tense moment occurred when Clerk Royle, facing the defendant, swore him to tell the truth in court.
Miles City August 8 Northern Pacific resumes cattle shipments after telegraphers strike suspension. Two trains were sent today from Fallon and Rosebud, with 16 cattle cars bought by a St Paul commission firm. Further shipments planned, including two trains from Fallon for August 10.
E P come writes of August in the Country alendar about turning a nine acre plot into a summer retreat and potential old age residence. He chronicles starting with a vacation home mindset, investing in orchard and garden work, and pursuing intensive horticulture to build an annual surplus of about 900 to 1200 dollars after ten years despite pests droughts and losses.
City and county meet to fund footwalks on both sides of the Yellowstone River bridge at Main Street with the city paying half the cost. The move aims to ease crowded traffic and accommodate celebrations. The council also seeks bids for a concrete testing machine and for compiling city ordinances, which are in need of codification.
The People’s Employment Office in GE Park Butte advertises for nine men to staff a Yellowstone trip. Payment is one dollar per day plus board. Applicants should meet basic requirements and contact the office for details.
Classified notices seek a niece Parsons for housework in California. Plumbing schools promise rapid courses in New York Cincinnati and Missouri. Employment for boys to learn trades and sales positions with steady pay and travel. Barber position open in Hamilton Montana with immediate start.
Lewistown August 9 special dispatch reports woolgrowers in Fergus County showing high returns. The average field of wool stood at about $2 per head or more with bands of ewes in lambs contributing similar yields. Total value to producers nears $800,000 paid through local banks, with stock sheep averaging $2.41 per head and some bands as high as $3.00.
Classified notice seeking a female heli in ureing references required for Mont Teaching or Aidrene. No further readable details available.
Wanted agents to place house hold goods on easy payments by N. W. Installment Co. at 288 Main St Butte. Also seeking agents to sell goods on monthly payments at 110 Main.
A compilation of short plea items. A competent woman seeks hotel cafe work, a blacksmith offers tool sharpening services, and a stranger in the city requests sewing work. Addresses given include Mr K Standard Office Tutte and 22 W Broadway Butte. Also a chamberkeeper vacancy noted at No. 27K Quarta Butte.
Private family seeks boarders near the B. A. & P. depot with meals provided. Address MC. M. Standard, Butte.
Lost dog near Anaconda reported by finder to contact J A at 400 West Third Avenue. Blonde coat described, two years old. Please return to owner.
A fragment from a Butte directory shows assayers and chemists including M E Mayer, Lewis & Walker, Rombauer & Co. also listings for clairvoyants, mediums, and a physician T A Grigg. Addresses include 7 N. Montana and 108 N. Wyo, with serial mentions of rooms and blocks.
A Carnegie library grant of 10000 dollars is ready for Lewistown. Trustees, urged by Andrew Carnegie’s representative, will seek Montana architects to submit plans quickly so construction can begin before snow. The fund will cover the building costs with only plan expenses deducted.
Lewistown council lowers retail liquor licenses from nine to two dollars per year and shifts payment methods. The move follows a broader change allowing gambling venues to operate under new rules, reflecting a broader licensing reform in the city.
Real estate notices and classifieds appear with multiple listings in Billings and Butte. Items include flat property near Missoula and Dillon style ads, farms for sale near Missoula, duplexes in Billings, a 149 acre farm near Missoula, lots on corner Idaho and Porphyry, and various houses and furniture for sale. Also mentions auctions, rental terms, and broker contacts.
Estate of Margaret Matthews seeks claims from creditors and all persons with a claim against the deceased. Four months after first publication to present claims with vouchers to administrator Mrs J R Allan at Anaconda Deer Lodge County Montana. Edward J Matthews is administrator. Also notice of Deer Lodge County assessment roll completed and board of equalization to meet from July 6 to August 15.
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