Wheat Prices Fall on Government Crop Surprise
Markets react to a government report showing larger grain crops, with wheat prices closing lower across December and March contracts. Oats and corn also dip as producers face a broader bearish tone, while pork and butter markets show weaker quotes amid lighter demand. Wheat in Minneapolis receipts totaled 425 cars with mixed futures, underscoring the same supply overhang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gorn
Gulf of ‘Mexico
Aost
Timothy
Minneapolis Grain
Minneapolis
Garek
Warrele
West Dome Properties Revelation 10 Berkin and Mosby wells
John Berkin of Butte reports by inspection that West Dome producer activity in the Mosby district is strong. The McCarthy well offsetting the Big Lehman has reached 150 feet, with a hopeful push to beat the year end. The next spud is the Big Six for a Miles City syndicate, while the Great Northern well nears pipeline connection and is delivering high returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Plewistown
John ‘Berkin
Butte
West Dome
Mosby
Miles City
Tasi
Great Northern
Winnett
Great Falls Smelter Faces Cuts as Metal Prices Fall
The Great Falls Anaconda Copper Mining Co smelter plans no permanent shutdown but could reduce output if metal prices decline Further layoffs have occurred with workers reassigned to other departments Leasers J Neftall and partners push ore shipments from the Fitzpatrick claim amid reports of rich ore bodies A general market downturn hits metals stocks with notable decliners and a smaller number of mines resuming winter work at Glengarry and Glengarry related sites
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Great Falls
Anaconda
Frederick Laist
Ren 7
Thayel
New York
Lalst
Market Rumors and Dividend News Roil Rail and Steel Stocks
The report notes dividend payouts on Withys land and Fisk Rubber, unsettling the industrial list while call money fell from 7 to 6 percent. United States Steel stayed steady between 19 and 80, Baldwin Locomotive common stock reportedly moved to railroad banking interests amid a reduced floating supply. Railroads worldwide are said to be short of locomotives. copper shares lagged. Tax payments have a 10 day grace after delinquency notice. Brokers’ total borrowing stood at about 1.76 billion in July, with reductions since year-end. Analysts expect prices to rebound in coming weeks as short positions cover. The Fails’ strong comeback is seen as investment absorption. rail/locomotive shortages persist. Oil stocks remained fairly strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Treasury Department
Liberty
Pan-American Petroleum
Crucible
Atlantic Gulf
Baldwin Locomotive
American Wooten
Corn_ Products
Studebaker
Reading
Southern Pacific
United States
Helibrong c
S.e
Car & Fay
Sumatra
Int Corp
Alli Chalmers
Ansconda
Atchison Bt
Stani
Chanaler
Columbia Graphic
Boo Gaur
Cerro ‘de Pasco
Columbus Gas Aga ‘A
Erie
Elke Horn
Fisk
General
General, Motors
Mion Greene
Inc
Goodrich
Gulf States’ Steel
Barbé
Hide& Teather
HL & Lepid Agay
Interborount
Inspiration
Marine
Kennecott Copper
Pringweld
Lackawanna
Keystone Tire
Abe
Maxwell” Motors
Upper Co
Midvale Ee
Nevada
Ann Northern Paciae
Nova ‘Scotia
Steel Carsee
Sprint
Iron & Sree
Bova
Bute Svass Bey
Sinclair Oltier
Slost
Sheffield
Southern Paci
Ary Southern Railway
Son
Stromberg
Studebaker, Co
Bel
Texas Co
Texas & Pacific
Thy
Helena
Union Oil Fining Company
Union Pacific
United Fruit
Westinghouse Agay
Ante Motors
Wil Co
Overland
Worthington
Liberty Bonds
Liberty Arate
Lauzier-Welsott Company
Anaconda
Tele
Bill Switt «Co
Sre Armour & Co. Ta
Ohio Cities
Montana
St Anke Poe
Sneaott
Chile
Uae
Butte el Steel
Butte Water Co
Frisco
Ah & St. P
Nor
Iégiss Nor. Pac
Co Montana
Lausser-weierst Company
Beavernead-Alta
Lenman
Boston- Wye
Burke
Butte
Lote Decker
Eybull
Kan
Kinney
Henry
Montana-an
Washington-Mont
Oflow Creske Wyoming
Ene
Martin Peerless
Jankers
Joldwyn
Baett
Bion & Wyoming
Ora
Metro Pet i
Merrice
Midwest Oil Cor
Midwest
Sapulpa
Marland Fy Shams
Aiet
Hyaneo
Boone
Caledonia
Canada
York
France
Diario
Montreal
Ioana
Withysland
Fisk Rubber Company
United States Steel
Lauzier-Wolcott
Baldwin
Livestock market reports from Spokane and Omaha noted
Spokane and Omaha cattle and hog markets show receipts above 1,000 with market steadiness in Spokane and mostly lower quotes in Omaha. Hog receipts around 12,000 in Omaha with bulk weights near 8.40 to 8.60. beef calves and feeders weak. veal calves modest. sheep receipts about 11,000 with lambs down near 11.25.
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Omaha
Dc Tower
Lambe
Lamba
South Sr. Paul
U.S
Cocdere Elmost
Woman charged in death of John Hoel at Havre hospital
Great Falls Montana Dec 15 John Hoel farmer 30 miles north of Chester died from gangrene after alleged accidental bullet wounds. Mrs James Philipin bound over to Liberty county district court bail 5000. Preliminary hearing private defendant testified she had been assaulted two weeks prior. Case slated for next jury term.
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Great Falls
John Hoel
Havre
James Philipin
Liberty County
Hoel
Chester
Philipin
Hoss
Justice of the Peace Pond
Philip
Norr's, Hurd, Rhoades & Hauge
Brothers Confess Robbery at Laurel Jewelry Store
Stephen and Wilbur Bobbit two Osceola Mo brothers aged 28 and 18 confessed to robbing C L Calloway’s jewelry store in Laurel Mont last Thursday night taking about 8000 in jewelry after police found a grain sack with 200 rings and 20 watches in their room.
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Lincoln, Neb
Stephen
Wilbur Bobbit
Osceola
C. L. Calloway
Laurel, Mont
Pox
Wilbur Dobitt
Femerry Sora
C.L. Calloway
Laurel
Talgo
Lincoln
Local notes on Sheridan teams defeat and church events
Y News notes PON girls and boys basketball loss to Sheridan on Saturday. Presbyterian Ladies Aid held a successful bake sale at the church with an evening program. Mount Jefferson Masonic lodge elected Robert Martin as W M and J T Jackson and SB Young as officers. Rebekah lodge to present play The Old Oaken Bucket Thursday night. Market figures show varied hog beef and sheep receipts with lambs and fat ewes among trade details.
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PON
Pornine
Sheridan
Ladies' Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Mount Jefferson
Masonic Lodge
Robert Martin
W. M
J.T. Jackson
Young
J. W
Rebekah Lode
Old Oaken
Farmers to Gather in Billings for State Convention
Notice from Billings reports the state convention of the Farmers' Union and the Montana Graingrowers' association will be held January 25 and 26. J Le Louthold, an officer, sent the announcement after an executive committee meeting. Expected attendance nears 400 with wives accompanying farmers. The national Farmers' Union organization totals over 1,000,000 members.
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Billings
The
Farmers’ Union
Montana Graingrowers’ Association
J. le Louthold
National Organization of the Farmers’ Union
Man in Overcoat Sought After Two Robberies
Billings December 15 News brief reports police still search for a man in a light overcoat linked to a Sunday hotel clerk robbery and Monday grocery store heist. Suspect was briefly arrested, then released as Aubrey Scoval and L. V. Lucas doubt the match. Frank Cipeck remains jailed with a small pistol. identifications are uncertain.
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Billings
Aubrey Scoval
L. V. Lucas Grocery
Frank Cipeck
Scoval
Lucas
Cipeck
Ronan Notes and Local Updates December 15
Ronan notes report a full house at the Gayety theater for a Mozart Ladies quartet and mention a winter logging crew after closure of John Rogers sawmill. A new bridge over Post Creek south of Ronan is near completion and will aid travel. Masons to celebrate St John’s Day December 27 with social events for Masons and Eastern Star members. Winter first touched the Flathead with light snow Sunday night and weather remains fine for now. Dooley and Drummond visit. Mrs. Rice and her son from Missoula visiting R M Lersman. C P Carroll on business to Butte. Masonic order held a well attended meeting with refreshments after midnight. METAL PRICES note tin firm and other metals unchanged ahead of holidays. Begin studying classifieds for savings at month end.
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Ronan
Mozart Ladies
Lyceum
John Rogers
Post Creek
Masons
St. John's Day
Eastern Star
Flathead
Drummond
Dee
Dooley
Hail
Joseph Rice
Missoula
R. M. Lersman
N. Bassett
C. P. Carroll
Butte
Masonic Order
Christmas Jewelry Gifts Celebrate Unselfish Giving
A festive message highlights the joy of giving during Christmas and promotes a local jeweler offering a stock of diamonds and diamond jewelry. The ad invites customers to visit and choose from a top city selection, tying gifts to love and friendship.
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Berkin
DAR Silver
London
NEW York Stock Exchange
Joseph Neftall
Fitzpatrick
Liverpool
Lump Gulch
Carl J. ‘Trauerman
Charles ‘Daly
Glengarry Mining Company
Cooke City
Glengarry
Quincy Mining Company
Nordberg
Lake Superior
Mexico
Carranza
State Department
Tues
Gay
Supreme Court
Rum Hounds
Butte Stock Exchange
Bia
Barton
Spokane
Montana News
Lewistown News
Ewistown
Dec
Roy Boetiger
Hazel" Anderson
Oscar Anderson
State Highway Commission
Rose Corbley
Louis Corbley
Minnie McLaird
L. B. Mclaird
Wheaton
Briscoe
Peter Anderson
Patrick Nihill
Anderson
Nihill
Lauster-Wolgott Ora
Atte
Albion
Hegceseeeteiliak Ibs
Columbus-Kexail
Eagle & Bluetiel
Iureka Lily A
Eka Buliton
Mayie
Plutus
Prince
Eae Rico
Wei Fons
Ath
South Silver
Waller Mining
Gesgene
ED Rose
Jeweler
North Main—Butte, Mont
First National Bank of
NDREW
Davis
Dutton
Andrew J. Pavis
Clark J. Ross Clark
A. Clark & Bro
Bemblohed
Alex 3. Johnston
Western
Caabler Franaada General Baring
Great Veld
Ety ‘Depostt Vata
Jensen's Drug Store
Bodrock Ricer
ANACO
F. Pal Ld Heilbronner Company
Corton
Teter
America
Lauzer-Wolcott
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