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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
17
The McDonald shoe store in Butte advertises the largest stock of elkhide diggers in soft leather. Prices range from $3.50 to $4.50 per pair for standard models and $5 to $6.50 for high tops. Encourage buyers to choose a McDonald pair next.
An abrupt strengthening in broad stock prices lifted all classes in New York led by Reading, U Pacific, United States Steel and Amalgamated Copper with several centers posting 2 to 3 point gains. The surge followed hopeful London cable news and Montenegro’s reply to powers, signaling a bullish mood as short covering and renewed demand swept through speculative favorites and other issues, with over 30 new yearly highs seen before midday.
A cautious stock market session shows a notable change in sentiment with a rally in New York as prices firm while local copper traders lag and profits are eyed. Government moves include McAdoo’s plan to require 2 percent annual interest on active government deposits starting June 1, and a stalled Sulzer direct primary. London markets hold steady as foreign influence and the conference of ambassadors shapes activity.
New York mercantile activity shows steady sterling and mixed bond markets. Copper and zinc markets firm, London copper futures steady, Minneapolis wheat prices mixed with cash No. 1 hard at 9.40. London wool auctions report steady demand with large offerings. Cape of Good Hope and Natal grades largely withdrawn.
The Anaconda Copper Mining Company will hold its annual meeting at the Washoe smelter near Anaconda in May. Telegrams from W L Creden in Butte describe rich ore discoveries in Corbin Camp including Boston Corbin and Blackjack properties. Mining progress includes 900 and 200 level ore from Bertha shaft, with concentrates showing strong profits and plans to deepen shafts and install electric machinery.
Judge Parker discusses 810-foot level ore at the heating mine with 96 ore and 18 inches of normal ore. He notes large prospects at the Ohio Keating and Stevenson veins, predicting major gold, silver, zinc, and copper finds. The Pig Bitter Silver Gold Zinc Copper Mining Co plan forms in Butte with $1,000,000 capital and directors Benjamin James, Daniel Rafferty, Gus H. Florris, John P. Harvey, and William Dolan.
Chicago May 1 report shows several large Northwest mills losing due to weak trade and soft wheat. Prices closed near day lows with wheat down. corn and oats were steady to up slightly. provisions gained modestly amid improved cash trade. Cash No 2 wheat 60 cents, barley 46 67, Timothy 2.93. Medicine Hat gas revenue last year stood at 90000 dollars.
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