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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1916
Page
12
Copper markets showed uneven action as profits pressed prices lower while demand hints and lead and silver moved up. Montana and Butte issues opened mixed with prices fluctuating. Inspiration Copper reported full-year sales tied to strong metals demand and foreign bids.
Paine, Webber & Co. Boston Cop held fairly despite dullness. Prices expected to rise with copper unsettled by New York rail strike. New York total stock sales 3,500. copper prices show slight advance as September readings suggest market read strong.
The East Butte company, aided by high copper prices, may begin dividend payments by July. Management argues for a large cash surplus to sustain dividends despite strong earnings, with output nearing 2,000,000 pounds for July and cash reserves around $1,500,000. Developments at the 1800-foot level and ore reserves will shape future value and dividends.
A fragmented listing from Lauzier Wolcott Company catalogues bids and stock names with prices and brokers in Butte Montana. The partial OCR shows numerous securities such as Airlane Barnes King Butte acorn New York Tone Caledonia and Hercules with varied figures like 1000 and 2100, plus references to East Butte Ex and Tuolumne. The document reads as a partial stock broker listing with multiple firm and security names, indicating a wide range of listed equities and notes, and ends with a note that this is only a part of the bid list.
Danaher of St. Paul takes over the Ophir district placer near Avon Montana. Helena Serateh Gravel company resumes operations within 30 days with hydraulic elevators and on bedrock sluices. The 105 acre tract, previously leased from California and Michigan owners, is projected to require about 18 years to exhaust.
The article discusses Butte and Anaconda’s approach to deep shaft development in East Butte to secure long term growth despite wartime metal prices. It notes management prioritizes depth and earnings power over current dividends while benefiting from strong results at lower levels and ample working capital.
Wheat prices surged with gains in corn and oats on hot weather and optimistic crop reports from private analysts. Spot bids firm, September and December futures show higher opens and closes. cattle and sheep receipts steady with strong demand.
Seattle livestock receipts show declines in cattle and steady hog and sheep quot. Prime light steer priced near 7. n. Best cows bring around 5.5, common cows 3.5, bulls about 2.5 to 4. Calves 18. Hogs steady with prime light near 9.9, medium to choice 9.85 to 9.90, heavy packers 8.00. Sheep receipts 103 steady at prior quotes. Also mentions New York financials and grain prices with mixed loan rates, plus an animal encounter scene describing an eagle and porcupine quarrel noted geographically near Lewiston.
Officials say grain crops and incoming coal will move during the rush period, but a shortage will mainly affect eastern railroads. Western lines including Great Northern keep equipment in the West, while eastern cars linger away from western routes. Market prices and early winter demand could tighten supply further, though western divisions expect no severe impact.
Portana Ure reports market prices and receipts across cattle sheep and hogs. Prime light cattle bring 6.75 to 7.97, prime heavy 16.7 to 67.26, cows up to 5.25 to 5.50, calves 2.50 to 7.50, and lambs 8.0 to 8.4 per head. Sheep and yearlings show higher bids, with wethers 6.20 to 6.50 and heavy sheep 5.50 to 4.50.
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