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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1901
Page
14
The Standard proposes a sworn circulation comparison with the Inter Mountain. It pledges to prove its paid circulation is at least thirty percent larger on mutually agreed terms. The Inter Mountain has not committed to a sworn statement or comparison.
Monida Montana Aug 20 travel note describes the popular scenic route to a national park via Monida on the Oregon Short Line. The 60 mile glide from Dillon over the Rocky summit offers prairie views, lodging at Lake View, and staged coach service mid June to October with cattle ranch heritage, trout fishing, and famed sunset showcases over Red Rock lakes.
Omaha stockyard results show cattle receipts near 1000 with steady to unchanged prices. Native beef steers bring about 4.25 to 6.00, western and Texas steers near 3.00 to 4.00 and 3.30 to 4.00, cows and heifers 2.70 to 4.10, calves around 3.00, hogs 5.99 receipts strong and price ranges 6.10 to 6.40, sheep 2500 with wethers and ewes around 2.50 to 3.10 and lambs 0.75 to 4.90.
Cattle receipts 2 shows market steady with Texas steers at 2754 5.75 and native stockers and feeders around 4.25 to 4.75. Bulk sales 6.25 to 6.40 for heavy cattle. packers around 6.00 to 6.50. Sheep receipts 5 show market steady with lambs 4.00 to 4.75 and muttons at 3.75.
Close values for railway and transport stocks list Anaconda Atchison Canadian Pacific Denver Rio Grande Denver and Rio Grande preferred Northern Pacific preferred Southern Pacific Union Pacific Union Pacific preferred with varying figures.
New York summary of associated banks for the week ended today lists loans at 551 million with a gain of 7.4 million deposits 965.1 million down by pay circulation 30.1 million up 1.09 million legal tenders 77.16 million down 99.9 thousand specie 176.79 million down 145 thousand reserves 253.9 million down 25.1 thousand reserve required 243.02 million down 36.93 thousand surplus 311.92 million down 228.18 thousand
Prime mercantile paper at 46 percent. Sterling exchange weak with actual business in bankers' bills at 4 dollars 86 cents for demand and 4 dollars 84 cents for 60 days. The street rates are 4.85 and 4.8714. Commercial bills quoted at 4.83 to 4.85. Mexican dollars at 45 and ec.
For the week ended today in New York the imports of dry goods and merchandise are valued at 99 200.64. The imports of specie include 160.44 in gold and 43 in silver. Exports of silver to all countries for this week total 1 184 170.
Chicago reports cattle receipts around 200 with nominally steady to slower demand. Good to prime steers bring about 6.70 per hundredweight while stockers and feeders sell slower. cows range 2.45 to 4.50, heifers about 2.50 to 5.00, canners 1.50 to 2.40, bulls 2.25 to 4.00, calves 4.50 to 5.00. Texas steers and grassers listed with varied prices. Hog receipts reach about 12,000 for today.
The market lists 30 000 estimated left overs plus 3 000 with strong to higher demand except packers who were weak. Prices span good to choice heavy 6 6 70, rough heavy 5 805 95, light 5 856 60, bulk 6 10 6 50. Sheep and lambs mostly steady with good to choice wethers 8 40 4 25 and lambs 3 25 4 25.
San Francisco and nearby districts report prices for fall and mountain lambs and wools. Regions include St Spring wools in Nevada and Eastern Oregon. valley Oregon and Lane. San Joaquin plains. Humboldt and Mendocino. Prices quoted in cents per pound for 110 112c and 7 8c ranges.
A discussion from the London Chronicle on diet for sedentary men. It weighs medical cautions against alcohol, explores vegetarian ideas, and cites Dr. Hutchinson on oysters versus eggs, bread and butter, and a balanced mix of animal and vegetable foods for health and moderation.
The Honolulu Star notes a revival of the Hilo Hamakua railroad, long delayed but now near completion. It cites earlier efforts by 8 G Wilder, surveys still guiding the project, and predicts a windward boom as Hamakua and North Hilo sugar flows reach Hilo for mainland shipment. The piece laments stalled legislation but expects needed laws within about 18 months.
In a humorous Chicago scene a barber touts a tonic that supposedly prevents hair loss. A customer declines, joking that as a married man he prefers hair loss to pain. The exchange highlights light local humor and oral street chatter.
A Montana county warrant led to the arrest of Ed Kueney at Blackfoot Idaho for a criminal assault committed about three months ago. He refused to return without requisition papers and is to be escorted back to Montana. He was found with four race horses and money, and a sheriff’s office escort will travel soon.
H Coppack drove forty cattle from the Boulder River herd to Last Chance camp in 1865 selling at $160 a head in gold dust. The event helped stave off starvation as Helena grew from log shacks to a city. He revisited Montana, renewing old ties with Gen Curtis and others, noting the state’s rise.
Grace A Rounsevelt 2258 Jackson Bt Butte announces private lessons in all branches of primary and grammar schools with September 3 restart. Includes free consultations from Dr Hattie Lorton and mentions Sacred Heart Academy Missouri La. Also lists lodging and hotel services in Butte.
A collage of local ads promotes Dr Miller's Blackberry cordial for bowel issues, exclusive horseshoers Ross & Iten, book binding by Charles Bessette, high prices for used wood, secondhand furniture buyers, marriage papers with names, quick divorces, hairdresser Mrs Birthright, tailor Newman's shop, Wright's Novelty Works bicycles, and a graduate midwife Mrs Watmer.
Butte directory items list McClure Bros Assay Office Mayer Assayer Gold and Silver bullion service at 7 N Montana and box 6 6, Weinberg Bros Epstein silk gowns and mail order, and Dr Grigg Oculist practicing eye nose throat and chest at Post Office Building 28 E Broadways Road.
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