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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
18
New York traders faced a restrained session with little decisive price movement and a shift toward minor stocks as the government delayed coal land recoveries in Nevada. Bond activity remained steady with U S 2s and 4s gaining modestly on call as major issues showed varied results among numerous steel, mining, and utility stocks.
fragmentary OCR notes reference Calumet and Hecla and Arizona coal interests. mentions Daly-West and Keystone or Centennial area. no coherent event or date readable.
Money on call remained steady at 14.14 percent with the ruling rate at 14 percent. Time loans showed dull but steady demand with 60 and 90 days at 24 percent and 6 months at 6 percent. Prime mercantile paper quoted at 4 percent. sterling exchange steady at 4M 18.10 for 60 days and 4 86.55 for demand. Bar silver 51 3/4 cents. Government and railroad bonds firm, steady respectively.
Chicago opened easy as Liverpool prices fell, with December wheat at 1.01 and May 1.087% per bushel. Corn weakened on heavy selling, with December near the bottom and oats unsettled, while provisions moved from weak to mixed by close.
A dense collage of wants and offers from Butte and nearby towns. Help ads seek workers and salesmen. trades like barbering plumbing and tailoring. rooms for rent and real estate loans. sale of goods including gas invention, pigeons, engines, a conf store, and health and beauty services. Numerous names, addresses, and locations appear across Montana and Idaho, with adverts for employment education and services.
Classified notice seeking a salesman skilled in city trade with local familiarity. Mentions Parker and Phoenix blocks in Butte and hints at high standards.
Classified notice from several individuals seeking employment. An experienced housekeeper and good cook offers services in Anaconda and Standard, with rooming house duties possible. A nurse or working housekeeper seeks work with a gentleman in town or country. A refined lady offers to be housekeeper for a widower or bachelor of means in Butte.
Short classified notices list several wants in Butte lodging and business. Anon buyers seek first class west side board and room for three adults, modern house. property owners urged to bring offers for 3, 4, 5, or 7 room houses. calls for a cheap second hand lumber wagon. an old man seeks a winter home. capital to enter a good paying business. horses for winter with good sheds.
An advertisement promotes Ada Lade Skin Food and Franklyn Price’s toilet articles at 114 West Broadway, highlighting beauty and personal care products.
New York markets show copper futures unchanged after London spot at £59 15s while local activity remains dull. Lead rose to £13 6s 3d in London with quiet local trading around 4.35 to 4.40c. Spelter fell to £19 12s 6d in London, and the local market stayed quiet at 4.77 percent AS2Vac.
Washington report shows available cash balance of 172,269,524 dollars while gold coin and bullion total 40,232,024 dollars and bold certificates amount to 60,766,700 dollars. The figures reflect the government's current monetary holdings as of October 14.
Cattle receipts 22 000 market steady Reeves 3400 704 Texans 325 7040 westerns 3810 70 stockers and feeders 2604 50 cows and heifers 1605 20 Calves 68 50 Hogs receipts about 25000 market 10 cents lower Light 5250 0580 mixed 540 0605 heavy 5400 610 rough 540 60 50 good to choice heavy 560 610 pigs 35 510 bulk 5605 85 Sheep receipts 28000 market steady Natives 2504 50 westerns 2504 50 yearlings 430 490 lambs 46 western lambs 46
St Louis market notes wool unchanged for October with medium grades in combing and clothing at 16 e and light fine at 1 l2e. Tub washed wool offered at 20 27ic in the latest report.
George T. Boatman registry agent for election district 19 Deer Lodge County Montana announces registration dates October 15 to October 20 1908 at Deep Creek Fish Trap Allen and his office to register qualified voters for the November 8 1908 county election. Office hours 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 9 pm with special sessions October 26 for those ill or absent.
I Al Copinus registry agent for election district No 3 Deer Lodge County Montana will open the registration books at 114 East Park Street Anaconda on October 12 1908 and continue through October 24 1908 to register qualified voters for the November 3 1908 election. Office hours 9 am to 9 pm daily for those sick disabled or absent during the prior two weeks.
Y R K B Peckham registrar announces opening of registration books at Anaconda City Hall from October 12 to October 24 1908 for voters in Precincts 4 and 5 Deer Lodge County. Registration hours are 9 am to 9 pm each day except Mondays October 26. People absent in prior two weeks may also register.
Registry agent I A F Janus will open the registration books at 315 Chestnut street Anaconda Montana for precincts 6 and 7 on October 12 1908 and the 24th day of October 1908 to register qualified voters for the ensuing Deer Lodge County election to be held November 3 1908.
Charles Hardtla of Deer Lodge County outlines a multi site schedule with appearances at Southern Cross mine office on Oct. 14 and 15 Georgetown residence Oct. 16 Silver Lake hotel Etsy Oct. 17 18 and 19 20 21 Joseph Naefs Blue Eyed Nellie Oct. 19 20 21 and his home office Oct. 22 23 24 plus district boundaries Deer Lodge County outlines public outreach events and community postings.
A jumble of notices lists pasture and stock sales and bale options, furniture wanted, information on Flathead Indian Reservation mapping, stove repair services in Butte, horse wintering inquiries, scavenger services, and a high cash price offer for household goods with contact numbers.
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