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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
14
European demand boosts wheat rye and oats while corn gains strength after a weak start. Oats rise with varied cash values. rice purchases and foreign oats buying cited. Hog futures softer as pork lard and rib prices slip. poultry and eggs show mixed moves.
Livestock market reports from Chicago show hog receipts near 1,000 with price ranges from 12.85 to 13.45 for various hog categories and overall lower values. Cattle receipts around 12,000 with firm market and varied beef and dairy cattle prices. veal calves 15.50 to 16. Sheep receipts 17,000 with a strong market and lamb prices from 15.50 to 17.75.
Mercantile paper unchanged. Sterling demand at 283, cables 384. Francs demand 10.37, cables 10.35. Guilders demand 37, cables 37. Lire demand 13, cables 12.98. Marks demand 209, cables 210. Time loans steady. Call money high 18 percent, low and ruling 10 percent, closing bid 15 percent, last loan 16 percent.
New York prices at 2 55 p m show liberty bonds trading with Ss at 99 06 for first 48 92 second 46 91 20 for first 4 68 93 2 second 44 45 91 16 third 44s 92 44 fourth 4 91 86 Victory 4s 98 90 Victory 4s 98 86.
Washington reports 1919 wheat output at 2,074,761,000 bushels. The 1919 figure reflects a 2.7 percent drop from 1918 and stands 6.5 percent below the five year average. The data come from Rome based International Institute of Agriculture fin es on 15 countries released by the eroy estimates bureau.
New York trading day shows stagnant money and wavering stocks at high levels after last week’s reserve deficit in clearinghouse settlement. Call money light, London exchange uncertainty weighs on sterling, and rail and utility shares drive bond activity with total sales at 33.5 million.
New York traders saw an 7 to 18 percent surge in call money triggering a wave of selling with losses around 1 to 2 points. Stocks rallied as money drifted back to 9 percent and then to 16 18 percent on renewed tactics. United States Steel eased to 103% then closed 104% while Anaconda paid a dollar dividend and rose. American Smelters opened 67% and closed 66 44, with rails uneven. Market expectations foresee possible improvement after year end.
Market notes from New York and London show bar silver at 1.33 1/2 dollars per ounce and Mexican dollars at 1.01 dollars. London fixes bar silver at 7 3/4 dollars per ounce with discount rates unchanged.
Anaconda Copper Mining declares a quarterly dividend of 1.00 per share payable Feb 24 with record Jan 17, boosting copper stocks. The market notes higher call loans, strong copper demand from domestic buyers and joint European weakness delaying large purchases, with prices seen moving higher as European finances improve.
Call money opened at 10 percent and surged to 15 and then 18 percent as the market slowed on high price levels. Forecasters anticipate fewer strikes next year while rail equipment execs predict unprecedented business in the next three years. Palmer foresees a food price decline early next year. The U S plans to ship 3 million dollars in silver to China on Christmas Day.
The citizens relief committee led by Mayor W. T. Stodden and John H. McIntosh issued a formal note of appreciation. They praised individuals and corporations who assisted during the city's distress relief efforts and expressed heartfelt gratitude from hundreds of families aided.
Hugh Wilson, found on a sidewalk at 220 South Idaho Street, regained consciousness and told police the motive for the Monday night attack was robbery. He said he carried over $200 but had less than $1 when searched. his watch and chain were stolen, and a charm from a $2.50 coin was left behind. Barney Gannon, wounded and jailed, had a knife Wilson identified as his.
Jupiter rules a prosperous year for many trades with Mercury slightly adverse. The stars warn of rumors affecting trade but no real danger. Universities benefit, gifts and cooperation with government foreseen, and public service minded women influenced. Uranus hints at soundings of public opinion and astrology projects. Extravagance peaks and jewels appeal. Capricorn birth subjects may be unsettled. children born then generous.
New York market reports copper iron and antimony unchanged while lead holds steady. Zinc shows strength with East St Louis delivery quoted at 8.424 percent bid and 8.57 percent asked.
An advertisement touts a radio active belt claimed to cure rheumatism sciatica gout neuritis neuralgia nervous prostration high blood pressure and various organ diseases by supplying continuous rays at night. It offers literature by mail and lists agency locations in Butte Anaconda Twin Bridges with mail orders to 29 S Main St Butte.
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