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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
10
Chicago reports say liberal export business boosted wheat prices after a shaky opening with December at 2.56, March at 2.07, and September futures firming. Corn and oats followed with gains as export demand supported markets, with prices finishing higher and receipts noted at 18,851 cases. Sugar and refined sugar remained quiet.
Omaha market reports meat receipts with cattle and lamb values. Sheep receipts near 19,000 with lambs around 12 dollars for feeders. Cattle receipts about 127 with prime steers near 9.50 to 10 and cows 6.50 to 7.00. Prime lambs around 9.90 to 9.00 and yearlings 6.07 to 6.20. Market tone generally higher in places, with varied quality and feeders steady. Also brief international finance quotes from New York and London.
On Aug 17 in New York, professional shorts dominated trading with 400000 shares changing hands. Independence sectors like steels and high grade petroleum led gains, while rails such as St. Louis & Southwestern preferred rose. Bear pressure intensified midday as shipping, oil, and motor sectors fell, closing weak amid worries over foreign affairs and domestic conditions.
Copper output data from 1919 shows Arizona leading with 93 515 268 pounds, Michigan rising to second, Montana dropping to third, and Utah following. New Mexico enters fifth, Alaska follows, while 1918 totals declined. Stock and mine reports discuss Boston Montana development, James King earnings, and North Moccasin and Shannon mines with varied ore production and looming operational challenges.
A fragmented money market note shows unsettled demand for sterling and francs, with cables and exchange quotes. It records bid and ask levels, mentions marks and Belgian franc rates, and notes unchanged or modestly lower close levels in New York versus Montreal and other centers.
Betty laments loneliness as her Shadow Girl is missing. Happy Giggles and Betty search the garden behind flowers and by the brook asking Blossom Fairies and Tippy for clues. A wind elf trio in the clouds reveals the Shadow Girl’s playful whereabouts before Betty's mother calls her to lunch.
In York on August 10 Pittman directs a western campaign for Nevada and territories west of the Rocky Mountains. Democratic headquarters announce plans after talks with George White. He will depart for San Francisco to establish headquarters.
The Aug 18 1920 horoscope foresees favorable Mercury aspects aiding public affairs and political work. It suggests women and men gain patience to weigh policies, merchants profit from new fashions, and newspapers benefit from advertising. Judges gain prestige, and storms and economic stringency are noted.
Seattle report: Mrs Mark Gilson 31 and her sons Bertram 9 and Jack 7 drowned this afternoon in Lake Washington as waves pulled them beyond depth while the mother lunged to save them. Robert 11 was rescued by his father Oscar A. Gilson after he nearly succumbed.
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