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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1907
Page
2
Market activity today was uneven with minor shifts across many issues. Gains noted in Union Pacific on rail yard speculation contrasted with weakness in copper stocks and metals due to overseas price pressure. Late day short covering offered limited support as call money rose to 3K percent and trading remained quiet.
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered terms like New York references, Furnace Creek, McKinley, and prices with percentages. Readable bits mention money open, various items, and trade jargon but lack cohesive events or clear subjects suitable for a full report.
Private wire reports a weak Liverpool wheat market and cautious US activity as traders await confirmation of aerial damage in Canada. Soft winter wheat demand from New York showed limited sales by close, with exports of 11d bushels No 2 red discussed. Visible supply uncertain, Northwestern receipts tight vs last year, and foreigners buying may lift prices slowly. Corn fell on lower prices and elevator uncertainty. The government report this spring expected little change in wheat movement.
A fragmented classified listing shows numerous wanted female laborers across Montana towns including Butte Anaconda Anaconda and Galena seeking general housework babysitting and upholstery positions. Several items reference hotels nurseries and factories with brief mentions of earnings commissions and employment conditions. The text also contains erratic editorial commentary about telegraphy and wartime communications.
A dense set of vintage classified lines offers items for sale and services in several categories. Horse stock, moving gear, pianos, furniture, mining gear, livestock, and household goods appear with terse notes on contact details and locations in Butte and nearby streets.
Long list of Want ads from Butte area. Entries include requests for furniture exchanges, moving pictures machines, assays and chemists, eye care, renting rooms, chickens, and a Parisian dye house service. Numerous businesses and individuals advertise buying, selling, and services with stale contact details and scattered locations in Montana.
Bealed proposals received by Thomas T. Goodwin clerk at School District No. 1 Helena Montana for erection of a gymnasium and central heating plant. Bids due by noon September 24 1900. Plans at clerk and architect offices. A $500 certified check with each bid and 5 percent of contract price as statutory bonds required. Board may reject any or all bids. Official notice from Thomas U. Goodwin Clerk Sel 3 1903.
Sealed bids will be received until 3 o clock p m September at the office of Charles D Curtis Power Block Helena Mont for erection and completion of the Mouse of Good Shepherd and Foundry building 160 the NOL ty canner ton with the sime St Kenwood addition Helena Mont according to plans and specifications by Diverge Bhaney demeanor separate bids for heating electrical wiring and labor applications available at 402 Hennessy building Missoula Montana with certified check for 1 per cent at the time of bid Bid security required The weight is reserved on rejecting any and all bids Signed Charles L Curtis Secretary
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