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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1929

Page

13

Vigorous Shares Hit New High Ground in Market Rally

Wall Street opened cautiously but strong buying in utilities lifted prices, with many stocks reaching new highs before profit taking trimmed gains. The day featured mixed signals from Washington and cautious optimism about industrial stability, as key names swung and averages showed progress amid volatility.

Red Press R.R New York Wall Street Washington Hoover United States Chamber of Commerce Julius Klein Federal Reserve Brokers National Automobile Chamber of Commerce U. S. Steel Stone & Easter People’s Gas van Sweringen Alleghany Corporation Chesapeake & Ohio General Electric American Can Johns Manville Kennecott Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck New York Central

Bonds Rise to Fresh Highs on New York Exchange

Nearly 30 listed bonds reached new highs in today’s New York Stock Exchange session, led by rail issues. Treasury certificates traded up while domestic mortgage bonds held gains. Liberties were quiet. notable tops included Baltimore & Ohio refunding 5s and Missouri Pacific general 4s.

New York New York Stock Exchange Rail Treasury Baltimore & Ohio Erie Missouri Pacific General Ican International Telephone Reading and Iron Public Service of New Jersey

Foreign Exchange Markets Report for New York

On December 5 in New York the foreign exchange market showed strong demand for the pound and other currencies in dollars and cents. Cable rates quoted France 3/16 60 day bills at 3.9316 and Italy at 5.23 percent. German, Dutch, and Norwegian demands appeared at 13.99 23.92 and 40.32 respectively.

New York Great Britain France Italy Germany Norway

Local Investment Plans Review in Bluefield

In Bluefield West Virginia First National Bank Building area observers note a bid process by Hancock Investments including Appalachian Electric and Ciles Service. A market close on the 6th shows figures around 60.00 and 107.00 with references to Pocahontas of Union as a finance partner.

Bluefield West Virginia First National Bank Goindnetts Ces Pocanontas of Union As¢ Finance Appaischian Electric Hough Ciles Norfolk Great Lakes Sandusky Ohio Toledo London MOXY AVON @ Co. Ltd Lime Street Lseden England Kheeste Agen’s Italy Henry Cor Clerci, Piast Matt G. Eeatin Pocahontas Fuel Co., Inc Broadway

Data Fragments From a Global List

A string of country and place values appears, including percentages and numbers for Sweden Denmark Switzerland Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Jugoslavia Austria Romania Argentine Brazil Tokyo Bhanghai Mont real and more. The items resemble a mixed dataset or OCR noise without coherent context.

Sweden Denmark Switzerland Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Jugoslavia Austria Romania Argentine Brazil Tokyo Bhanghai Montreal

Call Money Rates Steady In New York Market

Call money in New York on December 5 held steady at 4 percent for all day trading. Time loans showed 4 percent for 30 days and 60 to 90 days, with 4 percent for 4 to 6 months. Prime commercial paper remained at 5 percent. Bankers' acceptances unchanged.

New York

Pittsburgh Produce Prices Mixed Across Apples Potatoes

Produce market report from Pittsburgh dated December 5 shows slow demand with varied apple prices across several varieties led by Rome beauties and Baldwins. Potatoes steady with No 1 sacks priced around 3.00 to 4.15 per unit, list includes Maine Green Mountains and New York Pennsylvania whites among others.

Pittsburgh New York Baldwins Hubbardstons Rome Beauties Virginia West Virginia York Imperials Delicious New York Michigan Ohio Indiana Maine Green Mountains Pennsylvania Maine Green Mountains Pennsyl

Poultry Prices and Receipts Reported in New York Market

New York market notes list varied poultry and wine color prices. Live poultry and broilers show express and fowls prices, with ducks and other categories quoted. Receipts total 8,106 with multiple grade ranges such as extra first and nearby hennery white in multiple locations.

New York Henner Brown Pacific Coast

Sugar Prices Hold Steady After Flat New York Trade

In New York on December 5 there were no raw sugar sales and prices stayed at 5.71 for spots duty paid. Futures moved within a narrow band with December to March sliding about 6 points and overall activity around 25,350 tons. Fine granulated sugar remained unchanged at 5.00.

New York Pointe Beca

Flour News From New York Shows Barely Steady Trade

Flour markets in New York show barely steady trade as early reports come in from futures and cash markets, with traders awaiting clearer signals for price direction and demand.

New York

Butter Prices Steady to Firm on Top Scores in Chicago

Butter prices show firm to steady movement in Chicago trading with top scores listed and market notes on 98 score and 92 score as key markers. Price levels clustered around 40s to upper 30s with several scores and percentages cited in daily market report.

Chicago

Dry goods trade shows holiday strength in New York

Reports from New York on December 5 indicate renewed holiday business in dry goods stores while markets remain quiet overall. Raw silk prices fell again and cotton goods mills plan further production cuts through the year end.

New York

Grain Prices and Futures in Toledo Market

Toledo market report lists Wheat No 2 red at 1.00 to 1.08 range, Corn No 2 yellow 0.9944 to 1.00, Oats No 2 white old and new at 0.64 to 0.65, Rye No 2 1.08, Cloverseed cash and futures with December at 11.20 and 11.60, January 11.80, February 11.45, March 11.60, Timothy cash and Dec 3.15.

Toledo T.mothy Cash Hew

Wheat Prices Slip on Argentine Surplus Outlook

Chicago wheat futures sag nearly 6 cents as British forecasts of a 60,000 bushel Argentine export surplus spark selling. A top Chicago firm estimated North America alone could meet world wheat needs and yet hold 200,000,000 bushels for July 1. Wheat closed about 2 to 2.5 percent lower.

Chicago North America Argentina

Grain market slips with corn down fractionals

Per bushel lower than yesterday's finish corn closed five-eighths and three-fourths cent down oats fell three-fourths to one cent, while provisions were unchanged for a setback of seventeen cents.

Chicago Livestock Market Prices Report

Hogs 60,000 head with direct sales 13,000. most bids 15 to 25 cents lower. top 9.30 for 250-290 lb loads. Cattle 9,000 head. calves 2,900. trade slow and uneven. heifers and steers varying. cows 5.75 to 10.50. bulls 6.75 to 9.25. vealers 10.56 to 17.00. Sheep 14,000 head. fat lambs 13.25 to 13.60. feeder lambs 11.75 to 12.76.

Chicago

Pittsburgh Livestock Markets Report Dec 5 Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices

Pittsburgh livestock market notes slow hog trade at 250 to 450 and various weights, with butchers and packing sows quoted. Cattle prices show steers heavies 12.00 to 12.50 and calves, veal, and milk fed categories listed. Sheep activity fair to steady with prices for good to common quality and spring lambs also given.

Pittsburgh

True Delight circle 649 meets at Cecil Richards home

Officers and members are urged to meet at 4 o clock this afternoon at 222 Ellis Street to discuss business. Mise Ardella Richards presides. Also Talent Night at Genoa gym at 7:30 promises prizes for best performer, literary number, and musical number with judges listed. Public invited.

True Delight Circle No. 649 Cecil Richards Ellis Street Mise Ardella Richards Genoa Gym C. Tiffany C. A. Rogers William Frye

Funeral services for Mrs Heath at Tip Top Methodist

The funeral for Mrs Elisabeth Heath will be held today at 11 o clock in Tip Top Methodist Church. The Rev W F Hight of the Blaefield church will conduct the services. Mrs Heath died December 3 at her daughter's home.

Elisabeth Heath Tip Top Methodist Church W. F. Hight John Stewart My Blaefield

Baltimore Livestock Prices and Receipts Summary

Baltimore market receipts show cattle and hogs with varied price ranges. Steers top at 12.85, bulls 8.60, cows up to 8.00, heifers to 10.00, fresh cows 60 to 150, sheep 2.00 to 6.00, lambs 6.50 to 14.00, hogs from 7.25 to 10.15, light pigs 9.25 to 9.50, calves 7.00 to 17.00.

Baltimore

Owens Illinois Glass declares quarterly dividend and stock split

Preferred stockholders will receive a regular quarterly dividend of 1.59 dollars per share in January. Common stockholders get a 6 percent stock dividend. Total distribution, cash and stock, around 2.5 million dollars. Record date is December 16.

Toledo Owens Illinois Glass Company

Tip Top Woman Dies at 94 in Virginia

Tip Top Virginia resident dies aged 94 with eleven children named including Dr. Henry Heath of Washington DC and Mrs. Julia Harmon of Tip Top. The obituary notes Belfast Mills in Russell County as residence and lists numerous relatives. Also mentions Mabel Miller ill at Church Street home.

Tip Top Henry Heath Washington, D. C Julia Harmon Jamie Cheatom Freeman W. Va Eugene Heath Cooper, W. Va Milton Heath Elkhorn Heath Belfast Mills Rusell County Misa Mabel Miler Church Street

Aga Khas Questions Wedding Publicity In France

In Aix les Bains on December 5, the wealthy Indian potentate and sportsman Aga Khas complained about the heavy publicity surrounding his forthcoming marriage to Andree Carron, a young French businesswoman. He said the coverage is childish and gave no indication of hiding his annoyance at reporters and photographers. The prince noted a Mohammedan religious ceremony will follow the civil marriage.

Aix-Les-Baines France Aga Khas Andree Carron Associated Press

Indians Columbus Found Are Sought In Bahamas

Three Rivers Michigan archaeologist George Fox plans a two month walk through the Bahama islands to locate traces of the Indians Columbus found in 1492. He aims to uncover village remains from the Spanish raid era where 49 000 Indians lived. Fox has previously studied Mayan ruins in Yucatan and is president of the Michigan Archaeological Society. Also noted is Mississippi cotton yields from 1923 to 1928 averaging 212 pounds per acre, up from 1919 to 1923.

Three Rivers Mich George Fox Bahama Islands Columbus Fox Michi Archeological Society Yucatan Mississippi

Brain growth theory links age to imagination and memory

Cleveland scientist T Wingate Todd reports to the Bi Foundation for the Betterment of Human Stock that brain growth may continue past 60. He notes different brain regions mature at different ages, with imagination peaking early, memory areas growing until 19, and the silent area showing potential expansion late in life.

Cleveland T. Wingate Todd BI Foundation For

Creation of Illusions Key to Radio Drama

Chicago December 5 Stimulating listeners to see in the plot what they want to see John Gishon WMAQ chief continuity writer defines radio drama as creating an illusion that relies entirely on sound Atmos n Andy blackface comics restrict studio access to announcer and musicians fearing the illusion would be lost if fans could see them broadcast

Chicago John Gishon WMAQ Atmos Andy

Prospector hunt for black manganese in Nevada

Prospectors in Tonopah and southern Nevada push into sage hills seeking black manganese after word that the United States Senate has placed a duty on manganese. The report notes renewed hope of fortune for the desert rats and confirmed prospectors.

Tonopah Nevada United States Senate

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