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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
12
Market notes bullish mood in corn as wet weather and strong sterling lift futures. July corn rises to about 1.41 with nearby futures near 1.47, oats mostly up, and provisions gaining 10 to 45 cents. Cash prices show No. 1 wheat at 2.52, No. 2 yellow corn at 1.57, rye at 1.71, and barley around 1.60.
The Heilbronner Company reports a steady opening market with copper and rail stocks leading. Prices improved throughout the session and optimism grew that a bull trend can continue as liquidation ends and credits to allies halt.
Chicago market bulletin shows hogs arrival 18 000 with light hogs firm and others steady to lower, prices ranging 14 20 to 15 50 for various weights. sows and pigs listed. Cattle receipts 7 000 with slow demand. beef steers and cows priced from 4 75 to 15 25. veal calves 15 50 to 17. stockers 7 25 to 9 00. Lambs 84 pounds and lighter at 17 50 to 14 00 with other grades 6 00 to 11 00.
Spokane market notes show hog receipts of 331 with strong demand. Prime mixed hogs bring 15.75 to 16.25, medium mixed 14.75 to 15.50, rough heavies 13.75 to 14.75, feeders 13.25 to 14.15. Cattle receipts 175 with steady tone. prime steers 10.25 to 11, good to choice 9 to 10, medium to good 8 to 9, common 6 to 7, cows and heifers 8 to 9, bulls 6 to 9, stockers 7 to 9. Sweep receipts none. prime lambs 16 to 17.25, fair to medium 13 to 15, prime yearlings 13, prime wethers 12 to 13, best mutton ewes 7 to 10.
South St Paul market update shows receipts around 10 000 with active cattle trade. Fat steers and heifers listed near 7 50 to 6 12 with calves 5 50 to 15 50. stockers slow. Sheep and wethers prices noted with mixed bids and steady trends.
Mercantile rates show strong exchange with 60 day and commercial bills around 3.71 to 3.75 percent. Cables for francs and guilders quote 13.16 and 0.36 respectively. Government and railroad bonds remain irregular while time loans stay strong and unchanged. Call money holds high at 7 percent with closing bids at 6 3/4 percent and last loan at 7 percent.
Minneapolis March 10 flour prices steady. Shipments reach 41 203 barrels with barley quoted around 1.35 to 1.64. Wheat receipts show 219 cars versus 255 a year ago. Cash No orthern wheat quoted 2.70 to 3.80. corn No 3 yellow about 1.51. No 3 white around 0.86. oats around 5.07 to 5.17 per bushel.
Bar silver in New York on March 10 stood at 1.27 dollars and Mexican dollars traded at 9.75 cents. In London on March 10 bar silver was 75 cents per ounce with money and discount unchanged.
Liberty bonds quoted in New York at 2 55 p m show 31s at 96 06 first 4s 90 50 second 4s 89 58 first 414s 91 31 second 448 89 92 third 44s 9 fourth 444s 90 10 Victory 97 40 Victory 4s 97 42.
President Wilson rode in an open car for his third outing since October bed rest. He was accompanied by Mrs. Wilson, Miss Margaret Wilson, and Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician.
Vigorous rally in foreign exchange and improved earnings reports from leading industrials boosted the New York stock market. Demand bills on London rose, call money stayed at 7 percent, and U S Steel posted February orders fueling gains in steel while oils and coppers led latest advances.
Dewatering of the Muskegon mine near Helena opens the Lump Gulch district property. A new drift links Muskegon and Mariner shafts as ore is found and shipped. Other Montana mines, including Yogo sapphire and Elkhorn districts, report renewed activity and promising ore yields amid copper and silver markets.
A New York financial district canvass shows rising cheer in speculative sentiment. Traders cite railroad legislation study and a decisive United States Steel ruling as factors. Bethlehem Steel is rumored to report large earnings, with Charles M. Schwab optimistic on the steel outlook.
The article notes lukewarm support for floating an international loan for Germany though its needs are acknowledged. It suggests possible German sympathizers in Milwaukee could fund a modest subscription. It also reports ongoing buying orders for Southern Pacific stock linked to oil land leasing news and hints at Pennsylvania holdings moving into Harriman property allies.
The passage argues that replacing recent causes of business depression with developments linked to core national commerce should drive higher prices as the logical outcome. It stresses alignment with fundamental economic activity and the expectation of inflationary pressure.
Analysts foresee heavy railroad purchase of rolling stock and equipment as rates rise and railways seek to relieve stock famine. Financial institutions reportedly restrict foreign financing, risking tighter credit amid delayed shipments and broader market rallies. An eventual surge in demand for goods is anticipated once credit loosens.
Banking interests in New York warn that rising foreign credits will fund at least half of purchases of American products. After the current readjustment, there is a brilliant prospect for trade activity in 1921.
Leading authorities urge caution while considering copper shares but insist the industry is on the verge of a record prosperity era. They stress the sector’s potential amid market optimism and ongoing demand trends despite cautionary guidance.
In New York on March 10 copper futures show easier spot and nearby prices with 18% 18c figures. antimony at 11.50. iron steady. lead firm with 9.25c bid and 9.50c asked for spot and March. zinc firm with 8.70c bid and 8.80c asked for Wast St. Louis delivery.
Investors are urged to pick copper stocks with solid fundamentals for holding. Focus on companies with robust mine assets, stable cash flow, and strong balance sheets to weather market volatility. Prioritize names with clear long term growth potential and disciplined capital allocation.
Wire house circles note rising interest in US Steel as new investment absorption occurs. Short interest remains large despite a favorable decision and analysts expect improvement in the annual statement and price along conservative lines. Declaration of a 100 percent stock dividend on Crucible and US Steel common stock is anticipated as new tonnage figures are reported at noon.
Speculators warn Tuesday and Wednesday moves risk derailing cautious money market strategy around March 15. Traders fear the recent activity could upset conservative handling plans and the anticipated liquidity measure.
Joseph Williams of El Paso, an American Smelting and Refining Co employee, was captured and held for ransom by Francisco Villa after a train wreck on the Mexican Central railroad last Thursday. He has been freed, per a telegram from Williams to his employers received today.
American ambassador John W. Davis refused to comment on the West Virginia Democratic state committee endorsement for the presidential race. He said he had not received the message from Parkersburg dispatches seeking his position on entering the race.
Ed and Sachs of Butte notes strong interest in Chappell Oil a Montana Wyoming field venture. Leases secured in Cat Creek district a rig being moved to field. Company owns 160 acres adjoining Frantz discovery well and 120 more two miles southeast with total holdings around 320 acres. Development plan calls for 20 wells in Cat Creek district this year.
The market as a whole remains bullish with higher prices anticipated soon. Despite near term fluctuations, recent news is seen as constructive and Supreme Court decisions are viewed favorably, with industrial and rail averages closing at new highs since February.
Wall street held cautious after the supreme court ruling on railroads while traders speculated on which stocks might advance. Many firms were named as possibilities with International Harvester expected to declare a large stock dividend.
Federal income tax returns prepared for corporations partnerships and individuals under internal revenue rules. Last date for calendar year 1919 filings is March 15. Daly Bank office 616 Daly Bank blog. Phone 934W. P McAwa Accountant.
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