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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1938
Page
8
A fragment listing categories of notices and ads from a historical newspaper page. It includes sections for announcements, automotive, business services, help wanted, real estate, livestock, bargains, and related listings, with numerous topical abbreviations and placeholders. The page outlines diverse classifieds and public notices without specific events.
Market opened irregularly with some industrials showing fractional gains but overall demand waned and prices slipped from highs. Aviation shares led with Wright Aero at a fresh 1938 peak of 105, while rails and utilities eased after opening strength.
All major security and commodity markets in the United States will be closed October 12 for Columbus Day. Banks in 35 states observing the holiday will also close. Livestock and produce markets mostly stay open, but butter and egg trading may pause in some areas.
The column lists hog cattle and sheep ranges with price shifts and top bids, plus a legal notice about sealed bids for Jacksonville Ohio Public Affairs waterworks materials. It includes bidder requirements, bond rules, and itemized pipe fittings and valves with quantities. Mrs Roosevelt age noted.
Grain and produce prices from Toledo markets show wheat and corn values with No 1 red wheat at 64 1/4 cents and No 2 red at 64 4 5, eggs steady with firsts at 29 to 31, butter market steady with 25 percent in yield, and live poultry rates ranging by breed. Cleveland area reports list butter dollars per pound and eggs at firm prices with graded options, plus steady live poultry markets and turkeys at 18 to 24 cents.
Public stenographic service available at City Building 42 M. Mimeographing work of all types offered by Pomeroy.
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