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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
9
Ancient market notes describe fluctuating wheat prices and weather threats. Reports indicate black rust, insect damage, and drought affecting Minnesota and South Dakota crops, with export expectations and price changes amid unsettled conditions.
New York stock market faced reactionary swings as early gains faded. Leaders recovered modestly but prices slipped amid lower discount rates reported by the local Federal Reserve bank and steady Northern Pacific dividend. Trading showed mixed results with several active specials and some gains in sugar and chemical issues, while Mexican Petroleum fell further.
The brief market notes show cattle and calf receipts around 2,000 to 2,000 with mixed bids. In Chicago and South Saint Paul prices are reported steady to higher for steers and cows, with hogs down slightly and sheep receipts around 200. Copper futures and metal prices are listed with modest changes, while sugar futures are noted as refined.
Ore hauling contract let to move ore from the Queen and Seal mine in the Deer Trail district Washington 21 miles west of Springdale. 125 tons of high grade ore staged for shipment. Early camp profits cited and rich ore potential noted amid ownership by Davenport party investors.
The market shows broad liquidation with tobacco and copper shares down from the open while oils and sugar stocks slide to new lows. Studebaker leads the decline and the oils hit new lows as investors face continued weakness and possible further liquidation amid cautious sentiment for January.
A severe hailstorm shattered windows and street lights in Billings, with heavy rain reported for a 40 mile corridor. A farm on M Howell’s ranch west of Roneman was destroyed by fire early morning, leaving little insurance and significant losses. Government officials discuss the Montana Grange and agricultural conventions in Billings as well.
Fragmented OCR item lists services from a Montana business page noting typewriter repair, lumber supply, fence work, and sidewalk prices. Mentions Montana Maternity Home and Dr Peter Holm with partial city and phone references.
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