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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1920
Page
14
Chicago markets saw sharp gains as short sellers covered amid rumors of trading limits and weak receipts. May corn reached 1.56 and July 1.50 while pork lard and rib futures posted gains and butter and poultry prices moved lower or mixed.
In panic, shorts rush to cover after call money dips to 4 percent, then 5 percent as sterling reaches 4.09 dollars. Steel leads gains with 105 percent, Baldwin 138, Crucible 252, and major names like GM 390. Copper and Mexican Petroleum show strong moves. market closes high with continued strength likely tomorrow.
Minneapolis wheat receipts reach 156 cars, down from 300 a year ago. Cash bids include No 1 northern at 280, No 3 yellow around 1.55 to 1.56, oats No 3 at 89 to 90 cents, flax at 4.65 to 4.70, flour shipments 43,521 barrels, barley 1.28 to 1.53, rye No 2 at 1.70 to 1.71, and bran at 18 dollars.
Hogs receipts 26 900 market lower with tops at 15 40 heavy 13 60 to 14 70 mediums 14 35 to 15 80 lights 14 60 to 15 25 packing sows 13 13 59 pigs 13 40 to 15 25 Cattle receipts 7 000 market weak beef steers 13 35 to 15 35 medium 11 25 to 13 35 common 10 4 12 75 cows 7 50 to 11 50 veal calves 5 75 to 7 17 feeder steers 9 to 11 85 stocker steers 7 65 to 11 25 Sheep receipts 6 000 market firm lambs 84 lb to 20 50 culls 14 50 to 17 50 one medium good and choice 11 91 culls 6 40 to 10 75
Hogs receipts 19 with strong market. Prime mixed $16.16 16.25, medium mixed $14.75 15.50, rough heavies $11.75 11.75, pigs $14.25 14.75, stockers and feeders $13.25 14.25, bulk $16.25. Cattle receipts 158, market steady with prime steers $10.75 11.50, good to choice $9.50 10.50, common to fair $6.50 7.50, cows and heifers $7 9, canners 5.50 5.50, bulls 6 9, calves 9 15. Lambs $16 17, yearlings $13 13.59, wethers $12 13, ewes 7 10. Receipts none for some categories.
New York trading notes show mercantile prices unchanged. Exchange rates for sterling bills and commercial notes remain firm with strong demand for government bonds and railroad issues. Time loans hold at 8.81 to 8.85 percent, call money strong with high 10 percent, low 6 percent, closing bids near 6 percent.
The Neihart Silver Mining company in the Neihart district shipped five cars of silver ore to the Washoe smelter in March, with another car expected before month end. Ore averages 35 ounces of silver and 80 cents in gold per ton, copper content is minimal. Shipments go to Washoe and East Helena. lead ore to Helena and other ore to Anaconda. The mine employs 15 men.
The first woman preacher licensed by the Southern Methodist church was Mrs. Webber of Springtown Arkansas in 1889.
Islanders use a playful greeting by splashing a jar of water over a friend’s head as a customary salutation. The practice reflects local social norms and communal humor in island life.
The article states that about 78 percent by volume of air near the Earth's surface is nitrogen and 21 percent is oxygen. It presents a concise breakdown of major atmospheric gases.
Active trading swung through the day with heavy profit selling in speculative shares. A late burst lifted prices as the KOI Nati rumor gained ground, with General Motors and Stutz among notable movers and a broad rally in rails, oils, steels, and coppers.
The Heilbronner Company quotes a stock exchange member noting continued general market improvement and growing willingness to buy on dips while money market conditions remain restric tive. Analysts say recent gains stem from covering short interest, not new buying, and highlight railroad equipment firms as top speculative bets for sustained capacity and foreign business outlook. The American Car and Foundry Company announces a $19.8 million reserve to cover common dividends at $12 annually for three years, regardless of earnings.
Conserva tive financial circles estimate railroad valuations based on existing value reveal carriers under capitalized by 20 to 50 percent. Conclusions show most new value will accrue to common stock holders.
The general market trend stays upward with wild gyrations like General Motors expected to be tempered. A prudent policy favors buying on moderate recessions in rails, equipment, steels, oils, and the motor group plus stock dividend prospects. Inside holdings may distribute during sharp advances. World economic and political situations are clarifying per international banking interests.
Britain plans to offer manufactured articles on a bit scale in the United States. It is claimed raw materials imported into that country rose to over 200 million dollars in February. Investors favor industrial and railroad stocks with melon possibilities on declines.
A renowned statistician notes that investments have been especially attractive in the last four months and are likely to remain so for the next nine to twelve months. He predicts that in five years the current prices of good bonds will seem ridiculously low.
Reports from authoritative sources indicate large orders are forming for both foreign and domestic copper accounts. France is expected to purchase about 40,069,000 pounds, with Germany and Great Britain poised to buy once political conditions improve.
Sea swallows eggs are a choice delicacy at Chinese banquets and can cost up to 50 dollars for a dinner party of six. The article notes the high expense of this dish.
A marl deposit discovered in Finland is estimated to contain about 125 000 tons usable as fertilizer. The find could boost local agriculture and supply raw material for soil enrichment.
Market report from Liberty bonds trading in New York on March 26 shows 3s at 97.54, first 4s at 90.54, second 4s at 89.38, first 4145s at 10.66, second 4s at 89.84, third 4s at 92.76, fourth 4s at 89.80, Victory 8s at 97.50, and Victory 4s at 97.50.
Bar silver quoted at 1.20 dollars per ounce in New York with Mexican dollars trading at 96 cents. The market brief notes March 26 quotes for precious metals and currencies.
In a stockholders report American Smelting and Refining president Simon Guggenheim states that the 1919 reconstruction period hit metals like copper, lead, and zinc hard. War boosted production nearly doubling copper, then armistice demand collapsed and prices fell sharply, forcing costlier operations and layoffs amid a shift to smaller production.
Tonopah Mining company of Nevada, a Philadelphia corporation, announced that directors will not pay the usual dividend. In the last five months earnings were $10,340 due to labor troubles, after 19 years of steady payouts totaling $14,000 on a $1,000,000 capitalization.
Municipal Judge Michael J. Murray faced two rival claimants over a four year old poodle. He proposed pairing the women opposite sides of the courtroom and having the dog choose, then declined the warrant for Seigle and advised a civil suit. The animal wandered between the women as the judge admitted the case was unsolvable at that moment.
Stockholders of Shannon Copper authorize directors to invest up to part of 431000 net current assets in oil land leases. Copper exports drive Peruvian prosperity as about one third of exports are copper.
A boxmaking machine used by Engish in ventor drives nails through two boards at once, clinching them into the second board.
Report notes that at extremely low temperatures snow absorbs moisture from surroundings and can dry garments. This curious behavior—snow acting as a desiccant—draws attention from travelers studying cold weather effects and fabric performance in arctic conditions.
Pharamonid began his reign in 420 A.D. and became the first king of Irance, establishing a royal lineage and domain in early medieval history.
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