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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
7
Markets, mining and financial news show drought and heat delaying bullish activity. Wheat quotations drift amid rain worries while butter and cheese prices drift, with dairy receipts and standard marks noted. Sugar and silver prices move modestly. grains show nominal unchanged shipments and new market readings from Minneapolis and New York.
New York markets showed indifference to a Bank of England rate cut as fears of recession dominated. Major declines hit United States Steel, Crucible, Republic Iron, American International, Virginia Carolina Chemical and others while oil and motors slipped. Total trading reached 412.375 million in value with mixed gains and losses across sectors.
Livestock prices and receipts vary across Chicago and Spokane with demand mixed. Cattle feeds and beef values show slow to steady movement while hogs and sheep receipts point to a soft market. rail and steel news hint at broader activity shifts and a possible July price retreat. Financials touch Bank of England rates and corporate dividends as markets gauge overall demand.
The report details 1920 state production across metals including copper, zinc, silver, lead and gold with quantities for Yolo Montana and Alta. It notes Bow county leading for most metals and cites market trends with new low classes in some stock segments.
Misoula and Ravalli civic groups plan a $20000 drive to fund research into the poisonous wood tick. Dr R R Parker outlines needs before the chamber, Rotary and Kiwanis, with federal aid anticipated but delays feared. The plan unites farmers and associations to speed eradication amid rising tick numbers and rabbit-linked spread.
Deer Lodge Montana June 23 William H Matin post 689 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States held a regular meeting in the city hall. They approved building a hut for meetings and dances, with logs donated by Deer Lodge Warm Springs company and state highway permission for truck use. A lot on Main Street was eyed for the 10 by 28 foot single story hut. They aim to provide a congregating and entertainment space for ex service men and to hold future posts meetings. Next Sunday morning they will gather to haul logs to the site.
Chamber of Commerce in Dillon plans an active meeting at the training school auditorium. Executive committee will discuss outlining the organization plans and arrangements for carrying on the work. Participants include J P and a nationally known speaker from San Francisco.
Helena June 23 Henry Baker a twelve year old colored man was named postmaster at the state capitol. Notification received today that the postal department at Washington agreed to the state recommendation. Baker had been in charge since December 1918.
June reports from Helena say Dr W F Come secretary of the state Board of health announced that the United States Board of Health will appeal at the Third annual meeting of the Montana Public Health Association in Billings in July. Govedoveph BL Dixon is also to speak. Philip sburg notes a talk on Botkin and underworld crime with a focus on prison reform. Cypress trees note Mohammedan burial practices across regions.
For sale or rent delicate items listed here including a 43 Estey organ and a Box fan. Located in a lunch room with a good location. Contact for details and pricing.
Classified briefs list fencing and repair services, plant sales, and garden items. Numerous help wanted ads seek workers from apprentices to stenographers, tailors, and housekeepers, plus rooms and apartments for rent in Anaconda and Butte areas.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a list of furniture and merchandise including a velvet cane settee, dining room set, and assorted items. Mentions of prices and vendors appear garbled, with unclear locations and names, suggesting a disordered sale listing or catalog fragment.
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