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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
14
Government sources show US copper refineries produced at least 2.6 billion pounds in 1916, far surpassing 1915's record by 677 million pounds and marking a 41 percent increase. Analysts debate whether high-grade ore and mining gouging drove the spike, warning production may drop as Tower grade ore depletes.
The United Verde Copper company declares a regular 75 cent per share dividend plus an extra 75 cent dividend, marking 18 consecutive monthly 75 cent payouts and seven 75 cent extras this year, amid a broad money market report and metal market standings.
Monthly earnings for the Greene-Cananea Copper company have fluctuated between $600,000 and $700,000, linked to copper delivery prices and heavy Mexican taxes. The company’s earnings reportedly rose by about 2 to 3 cents per pound produced as gains resumed.
Market notes list packing, heavy packing and light packing prices from $8.00 to $10.86, plus large ranges for steers and heifers. Cattle market described as steady with receipts of 24 steers and several price quotes for prime, medium, and ordinary grades as well as calves and bulls. Sheep market reported steady with no receipts and lamb and yearling prices across valleys and mountains, plus ewes and wethers pricing absent detailed lots.
A letter to the Newark sun argues America faces a fate similar to Spain after vast wealth. It warns abundance breeds idleness, starving agriculture, and rising prices as labor neglect harms food production. The writer cites New York’s wealth tied to securities and cautions nature will rebound.
Stocks showed hesitant trading with modest gains late day as Anaconda rose from 81% to 83% while Butte & Superior advanced to 47 and Alaska Gold held near 10%. Copper shares led activity with Magma Copper surging on promising ore discoveries and planned output expansion. Trade volume totaled 624,200 shares in New York with strong investment buying and widespread dividend optimism.
Dividend No 41 of 75 cents per share on 420000 outstanding shares declared payable Jan 29 1917 to stockholders of record at close of business Jan 12 1917. Stock transfer books will not be closed. New York NY Dec 21 494.
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