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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
9
Sharp drop in wheat prices noted as selling intensified in markets. Corn and oats showed losses while barley and other grains varied. Kansas City country offerings tied to a predicted increase, with rural shipments reported at 41,438 barrels and futures futures quotes in mixed territory.
New York stocks show modest optimism early on steel and rubber issues, then retreat as buyers waver. United States Steel rises briefly before ending up 1 8 at 85 1/2. Independent steels and rails gain, but investment issues lag. Total volume around 11.37 million dollars. Bond market mixed amid varied foreign rates.
United States Bureau of Markets reports steady bulk fat cows and strong feeder demand with calves and hogs varying. Receipts totals include cattle about 46 000 and hogs 16 800, with sheep around 22 000. Market tone ranges from steady to higher for some classes, while others show little change or declines. Exchange and money market notes follow, including prime mercantile paper rates and various foreign demand figures.
A midweek market review cites bullish trading, steady volume and cautious optimism in financial circles with motor and rubber shares leading gains. Steel prices and wages loom as a puzzle for statisticians, copper trades quiet, and rail stocks firm though not skyward. Sugar prices and regional notes follow, while local community happenings include mayoral inauguration and several town updates.
Helena reports state that a crew will leave this week for the Willard mine operated by Jefferson & Teton Mining Co with Nick Wellenstein of Pendroy as president. Initial spring work will focus on surface ore extraction and a 500 foot drift planned on the Nellie to reach converging veins.
In a busy help wanted section a mix of employment and housing notices appears. Ads seek auto school trainees and graduates with pay up to 225 monthly, painters, a bookkeeper, a stenographer, and a welder. Also listed are maid and general workers, plus several rental postings for furnished rooms and apartments in Butte and nearby areas with prices and contact details.
A jumbled 1920s classifieds snippet offers multiple notices including an orchard for sale near Pasco Washington, a lunchroom cigar stand and soft drink bar, a used car with cord tires, a never-used passenger car, a baby grand Chev and a Block Park location inquiry. Names and exact contacts are partially garbled.
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