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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
15
Silver prices are forecast to rise and stay, with authorities bearish on a temporary uptick. Analysts cite sustained demand, absorption in foreign markets, and expected higher profits for silver producers like North Butte and others, as annual production and dividends shift with the price gain.
Anaconda Copper Mining, Greene Cananea and firm copper stocks lead a market where war shares resist peace rumors. A mix of price highs and closes is reported for several copper issues, with rails and other metals showing strength while munition stocks drift. Anaconda, Boston & Montana Development and Butte Copper quoted, with notice of the annual meeting set for May 17, 1918 in Anaconda.
The senate today passed the House measure granting pensions to survivors of Indian wars from 1863 to 1891. Estimates indicate the annual pension toll would rise by about $1,000,000.
The Greene-Cananea Company reports April production rising with higher silver prices and copper demand. April output reached 5,348,000 pounds of copper and 205,748 ounces of silver with 1,?46 ounces of gold, compared to March figures of 5,988,000 pounds copper 200,709 ounces silver and 1,146 ounces gold.
Granby Consolidated shows mining activity with 3,686 pounds copper produced and March yields of 33,623 ounces of silver and 4,136 ounces of gold. Kerr Lake reports April silver output of 225,428 ounces and March output of 214,920 ounces.
The Heilbronner Company endorses Elk Basin Oil Company of Montana noting four wells on 2800 acres in Elk Basin with producing wells nearby. They offer 00,000 shares at 10 cents each. Reports mention Kaiser Claim No 7 and Prudential's well on Kaiser ground. Industry figures cite rising oil outputs and optimism about Montana’s future oil and gas fields.
A historical stock ticker style notice from Lauzier-Wolcott Company lists numerous securities with buy and sell orders in Butte Montana. The document shows firming actions on Alameda Alliance Haines-Kite Butte & Arizona and other firms with quantities ranging up to millions, indicating active order flow. It mentions receiver notes and brokerage cross orders, signaling a broader market movement and the firm’s invitation to submit additional buying orders.
The notice urges immediate investigation and backing of a proposition as a top speculative investment. It cites an underwriting announcement offering limited stock at 10 cents a share and lists local figures in Butte and Helena as references, including mayors, postmasters, bankers, and businessmen.
A cautious note from Laurier Wolcott voices belief the Caledonia Mining stock shows potential to pay small dividends. It claims ore can sustain production for 24 months with modest returns and possible further ore bodies. The piece urges purchase below one dollar, based on shaky assurances amid optimistic projections.
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