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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
4
Market pressure affects stock operators as prices rise on demand and fear of shortages. Reports show irregular bond activity, strong government issues, and a rally in copper with volatile London futures while domestic quotes fluctuate amid mixed demand.
In South Omaha on August 1 cattle and calves trade shows steady to strong demand while sheep and lambs receipts remain light. Western market reports indicate firm prices for wethers and ewes with lambs, while cows stay heavy. In New York on August 10 cotton closes steady with spreads indicating August to February futures activity. wool and goods markets show steady demand as well.
An amidst garbled August crop data reports shows barley and wheat conditions, with averages near prior months and last year, from a state agriculture department press release. The piece also contains unrelated remarks praising Mrs Stevenson and mentions a state legislator with unclear context.
Chicago grain pits weakened as September options priced lower amid global demand concerns. Reports indicate winter wheat yield near 45 bushels per acre and total US output around 671 million bushels, with spring wheat near 61 million. Trading declined while traders and commission houses pulled back.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions numbers, locations, and names with unclear meaning. No coherent person, place, or event can be established from the readable words.
Special Dispatch reports Montana troops conduct a mock battle near Camp R B Wallace with Captain Jenks praising progress. Major Jeans leads the second battalion in a westward assault while Company A maneuvers to flank, aided by the signal corps and a tense night march through hills.
Notices warn of county business at the courthouse in Anaconda and a public auction of guardianship property in Deer Lodge. The sale includes two thirds of lot 13 in block 41 in Anaconda with terms cash and 10 percent down, to be held August 29 at the North Court House door.
The Standard offers a quick method to attract boarders and renters. It notes that room columns reach those seeking lodging daily, especially in Ancona and similar places, with a rate of one cent per word.
Notice is given that the estate of Kate Labeau deceased is soliciting claims. All persons having claims against the estate must present them with vouchers within four months after the first publication to Albert Labeau administrator, at Trippet Stewart offices in Anaconda Deer Lodge Montana. The administrator named dated July 13 1908.
Notice is given that the board of county commissioners will meet for the board of equalization on Mondays and Tuesdays from July 31 to August 14, 1905 unless extended. J Marvey A Nell, County Clerk, Dated Anaconda Montana July 31 1906.
A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details for a local public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
Public notices list jobs at Parsons Employment Office phone number and offers for male helpers to learn plumbing in two months with pay up to five dollars daily. Also ads for a tailor to make vests and pants, a barber, and ware items. marginal town locations Cincinnati and St. Louis noted.
WANTED FEMALE HELP ED IMMEDIATELY A SElL Wit woman of good address with nursing experience preferred teaching references required at Vox 105 Helena Moat WANTED GIRL NOR UNDER TI TO assist with housework M8 Locust at
Agents wanted to place household goods on easy payment terms. Monthly statements featured, offering steady commission opportunities for motivated sellers.
Fragmented classified notices advertise jobs and help in Butte Montana. Entries seek bookkeeper general office work bank references competent woman or man, wid meager contact details, and a few household or hotel positions, with minimal identifying details.
Classified notice listing rewards and lost items near R A and P depot in Anaconda Butte area. Mentions gold and between Anaconda and Blanchard with reward for return, a lost black and white setter dog two years old, contact A Hastey 9 W Third Anaconda. Also references Mayer Assayer services and chemistry firms in Butte with names and addresses.
Fragmented listing of second hand goods buyers and sellers, craftsman ads, optical services, household items, construction work, dyeing, and cleaner services. Includes names like McNamara, Grimes, Grigg M D EYE EAR NOSE THROAT, and businesses at 28 E Park, 74 Maryland, Galena area. Also mentions Parisian Dye House and Sherman Reed. unclear full details due toOCR damage.
Real estate and miscellaneous sale notices list houses and lots in Billings Anaconda and Butte with multiple terms prices and monthly payments. Includes ranch lands stock ranches and farm properties, several two to four room houses, corner lots and large lots with rents and payments outlined.
In Butte two spiritual mediums advertise daily readings and circles at Washington block and Baltimore block with Dr Calder Rutledge and Mme Schmidt, offering palmistry, clairvoyance, and mediumship. A furniture sale ad from Fehrman and Co lists 8 W Park Butte with a big price offer.
Stove repairing for all kinds of stoves ranges and furnaces by Butte repair Co at 18 Tel tions and quartz and placer mining notes. carpet and rug weaving by Mrs Schaefer on Locust St Anaconia. hairdressing and manicure by Mrs Birthright at 14 W Broadway Butte.
FOR RENT ORTONS HALL 22 N Main st for societies lodges church service etc also front office room Squire is N Muln st Butts FOR RENT HALL 121 N MAIN FOUR Monday nights four Friday nights Call room 4 Realty block Butte LODGE ROOM FOR RENT VACAND nights in Friendship hall M J PitaPat rick Anaconda BUSINESS CHANCES
An item at Broadway, Butte advertises sale rent repair and exchange services. It lists Paragon Hibbons carbon and paper and a catalogue tree. The notice mentions bids for removing buildings from Mountain View Park to Gi (street unclear).
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