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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1923
Page
8
Markets note stabilizing Mexican output while oil prices remain volatile due to a recent surge in overproduction by mid-continent refiners. Analysts warn that price chaos originated from that excess supply.
Chicago and Minneapolis markets show mixed closes with wheat prices volatile amid forecasts of reduced winter seeding and rains delaying thrashing. Traders weigh India yield reductions and Canadian crop signals while Winnipeg arrivals and mills’ demand influence late-day declines. Continuous shifts in corn oats and hog prices accompany the overall market mood.
Speculative sentiment improved with a broad uptick across stock lists as buying widened, aided by thin short covering and public participation in high grade issues. Pan American and select rail and industrials advanced while oil shares held steadier. francs weakened then recovered in a volatile foreign exchange session.
Advices from abroad boosted sentiment in early dealings as short covering continued and offerings rose. Fresh buying appeared from optimism on the coal situation, oil stocks showed less pressure and rallied. Wool Worth, National Biscuit and American Can led upside. market may have occasional dips, but trend likely higher for some time with rail orders noted.
New YorkAugust 16 Call money shows firmer higher levels with rates around 5 percent for low puts and 4 to 4 1/2 percent ruling. closing bids at 4 1/2 to 5 percent, last loan 6 percent. Call loans against acceptances 4 percent. Time loans firm with 60 to 90 days collateral at 6 percent and 4 to 6 months at 6 percent. short term commercial paper quoted around 6.5 percent.
By the Associated Press New York August 16 Bar silver eight and three quarters per ounce Mexican dollar forty eight and a half pence London August 16 Bar silver eleven pence per ounce Money two and one half per cent
In a four month absence the writer studied the boll weevil arsenic issue and concludes the pest will always infest cotton regions, ensuring ongoing demand for white arsenic from Jardine. He notes seasonal price slumps, winter and spring insecticide demand, and downtime after July 1st due to handling risks. He mentions arrivals in Butte with Geologist Earl B. Young and promises further impressions on the property.
A claim from South Africa states that sugar cane alcohol can replace gasoline, delivering greater engine power and faster cold starts. The assertion suggests notable performance advantages, including easier ignition in low temperatures, though independent verification is not provided.
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