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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1929

Page

11

Rails and Industrials Top Market in Moderate Session

New York stock prices recovered with rails and industrials leading while public utilities faced profit taking. Adams Express rose 9 points as broad gains appeared in Atchison Union Pacific New York Central and several high priced names amid steady money rates and no change in rediscount policy.

New York Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Bank Bill Government Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Commonwealth Power Brooklyn Union Gas Columbia Gas and Electric J. P. Morgan and Company Fleischmann Royal Atchison Union Pacific New York Central Anaconda Adams Express Federal Mining Allis Chalmers Allied Chemical Underwood Elliott Fisher Childs Company Mackay Company Youngstown Sheet and Tube Mexican Seaboard Common Righte Pan American BH General Electric United Air Transport Common Preferred Wright Aero

Bond market notes show mixed activity on rails and convertibles

In New York on June 21 bond dealers report most activity in convertible rail and telephone obligations. Prices for rails and utilities edged lower on speculative pressure while convertibles rose about 1 percent and government issues stayed weak. Industrials like American Beet Sugar 6s fell to a 1929 low as plant activity dwindled.

New York Baltimore Ohio

Liberty Stat 168 Bond Quote In New York Market

Government bonds report from New York on June 21 shows Liberty Stat 168 and Treasury 3% notes with quoted price around 98.26. Official figures list Firat 445 and related yields.

New York Liberty Firat Treasury

New York money rates steady on bankers accepts and bills

New York June 21 money market update shows 4 percent call money all day at 7 percent. Time deposits at 30 days 8 percent 60 to 90 days 7 percent and 4 to 6 months 7 percent. Prime commercial paper at 6 percent and bankers acceptances unchanged.

New York

Foreign exchange rates and shorthand quotations listed

The daily market shows irregular quotations across several nations with figures for demand, cables and 60 day bills. Currencies include Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Czecho Slovakia Yugoslavia Austria Romania Argentina Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Montreal and others with varied percentages and cents.

New York Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Czecho- Slovakia Jugo-Slavia Austria Rumania Argentine Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Montreal

Rail and Insurance News From Wall Street Briefs

The Nickel Plate railroad May net income is 84358 dollars compared to 798162 dollars for May 1928. Continental Insurance and Fidelity Phenix Insurance stockholders approve a 5 million dollar increase in authorized capital. Part of new shares will acquire Fidelity and Casualty of New York Niagara Fire and Maryland Insurance companies.

New York New York, Chicago and St. Louis Continental Insurance Company Fidelity-Phenix Insurance Company Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York Niagara Fire Insurance Company Maryland Insurance Company

Raw Sugar Market Quiet as Prices Hold Steady

New York on June 21 reports a quiet raw sugar market with prices unchanged at 3.52 for spots. July futures show modest gains while July to later positions trade mixed, with approximate sales around 44 750 tons and key futures at 1 75 to 2 08. Refiners see improved withdrawal demand but light new business, with resale prices from 180 to 482 percent and refinery quotes at 4 85.

New York

New York Poultry Prices Update

4 Dressed poultry irregular in New York on June 21 with fresh 249 percent by 25 27 for fowls turkeys express 25 opens. Receipts total 28 998. All grades unchanged.

New York

Hancock Investments and West Virginia Coal Firms Listing

A fragmented financial page lists Hancock Investments of Bluefield WV and First National Bank Building notes alongside several Pennsylvania and West Virginia energy and lumber interests. Entries include Ark Natural Gas At Market Blackwood Lumber Puritan Coal and Sterling Howe Co with various quoted prices and a note that the City Service and associated commissions closed on a date referenced as 2th.

Bad American Cos Blackwood Lumber Co Ties O Peerahontas Red Ash Coal CO Puritan Coal Sterling Howe W. Va Armat Co Sm. Ritter Cithes Cominicon

Butter Prices Steady Amid Mixed Markets in Chicago

Butter markets in Chicago show a mix of scores with many around the low to mid 90s and crush percentages near 42 percent. The daily rundown lists scores from 93 down to 87 with varying percentages, indicating a generally stable yet fluctuating market.

Chicago

Cotton and goods markets steady amid light demand

New York and Bluefield markets show firm prices with scarce spot goods in tropical worsted suitings. Print cloths and silk prints remain steady as buyers tread cautiously. silk reports quiet with unchanged burlap prices and futures markets unchanged.

New York Jane Calcutta

Wheat Exports Buy 2,000,000 Bushels From North America

Export buyers purchased about 2 million bushels of North American wheat at the Gulf of Mexico for Chicago delivery. Most shipments came from Canada with some domestic wheat included. Wheat quotations were irregular with changes from lower to higher, while corn fell modestly and oats rose slightly and provisions were steady to up by 10 cents.

Canada Gulf of Mexico Chicago

Baltimore Livestock Prices Report

Baltimore market receipts 250 cattle and 400 hogs with price ranges across grades. Steers and heifers show strong upper ends near 15.50 for top cuts and declines to 12.00 for medium grades. Sheep, lambs, calves and pigs list varying values reflecting quality and demand.

Produce market report from Pittsburgh in June

U S Department of Agriculture note shows moderate demand for produce in Pittsburgh on June 21. Cabbage steady with 153 cars, best crates at 2.00. onions 27 cars steady with yellow crates 2.90 and white crates 2.25 to 2.60. Potatoes 61 cars with old stock weaker, Michigan No 1 rurales 1.50 to 1.60, new stock stronger. North Carolina and Virginia No 1 cobblers priced 3.25 to 4.25 per 160 pounds and barrel stock respectively.

Pittsburgh U. S. Dept. Agriculture Ohio Texas California Michigan Virginia

Grain quotations from Toledo market report dated June 21

Wheat No 2 red 1.23 1.24, corn No 2 yellow 97 4 98 percent, oats No 2 white 56 61, barley No 2 20 63, rye No 2 1.05, others unchanged in Toledo market summary.

Toledo

Wheat dips after crop damage doubts amid Chicago sell off

In Chicago on June 21, traders pressed to take profits as crop damage fears from the southwest were questioned, curbing fresh advances that had previously driven gains in the wheat market.

Chicago Southwest

Chicago Market Hogs Steady. Cattle Prices Mixed in Slow Trade

Chicago sales show hogs around steady with loads 160 to 240 pounds and sows 9.25 to 11.10. Cattle receipts about 2,000 with uneven demand across killing classes. best steers scarce, finishing stock firmer but overall dull, vealers and cows mixed with cutters in low ranges. Sheep and lambs under light demand. lambs steady to higher, top quotes near 14.75 for light lambs, feeders improving slightly.

Chicago Dept. of Agriculture

Pittsburgh Livestock Hogs and Cattle Prices Reported

Hogs receipts 1,800 with 200 holdovers, prices steady to down at Pittsburgh market. Butchers heavies 10.75 to 11.50, mediums 11.75 to 11.70, lights 11.56 to 11.70, light lights 11.00 to 11.70, pigs 10.76 to 11.25, packing sows 9.00 to 9.50. Cattle receipts none, steers heavies good 14.00 to 14.75, weight 950 to 1,100 pounds.

Pittsburgh U. S. Dept. Agriculture

Bluefield VA Notes Local Development and Heat Wave Travel

Bluefield sees new loan company offices and a barber shop on College Avenue with vacant spaces filled. Tourists crowd the area amid heat, enjoying cool evenings as narcissus and dahlia bloom at a local garden. Robberies reported in Clear Fork include the T. L. Shufflebarger and Stowers stores broken into for merchandise. Reverend Herbert H. Young presides at Tazewell church with prayers and sermon at 7 30 PM.

College Avenue Virginia Tazewell Avenues Loan Company Mountaine Bluefield Tourieta Ohio Valley Clear Fork T. L. Shufflebarger Stowers

Market Summary for Livestock and Meat Receipts

Receipts and price ranges across cattle calves sheep and hogs with steady demand. Vealers and milk fed stock show gains in mid teens, cows and bulls mixed, sheep trims steady with aged or culled categories varying.

Virginia Side Personal Notes and Visits

Mrs. H. A. Radford and children return to War Eagle West Virginia after visiting daughter Mrs. R. M. Grubb of West Graham. Mrs. French Haiger and two children also return to War Eagle after visiting sister Mrs. R. M. Grubb. Miss Mary Lee Baldwin left for New York City for a two week stay. Mrs. Sid Purcell of Wilder visited Miss Temple Osborne. Miss Crocker from Atlanta toured and praised our cool evenings. Miss Sally Leedy returns home from Mullens after a visit with her father.

H. A. Radford War Eagle W. Va R. M. Grubb West Graham French Haiger Mary Lee Baldwin New York City Sid Purcell Wilder Temple Osborne Purcell Mary Mowbry Frank St. Clair Grace Crocker Atlanta South Sally Leedy Mullens

True Delight Circle No. 649 Meeting Called

A called meeting of True Delight Circle No. 649 is set for this afternoon at 4 o clock at Mrs. Cecil Richards home, 222 Elle street. Important business will be transacted.

True Delight Circle Cecil Richards Elle Street

Paul Warns Philippians to Work Out Salvation

A sermon from PMASUEL BAPTIST CHURCH on Wilson street urges Christians to avoid domination by stronger personalities. Paul’s warning to the Philippians emphasizes self reliance and to work out their own salvation not only in presence but also in absence.

Pmasuel Baptist Church Wilson Street Paul Philipp

Church Services and Union Meeting Notice

Sunday school at 9 30 with Mrs M B Woods superintendent and sermon at 11 The Church at Philippi B Y P U at 6 30 and sermon at 7 45 The Home of the Soul music by Andersons orchestra and junior choir all welcome W R Frye pastor Second Christian Church Reese and Marshall streets 8 o'clock morning worship 11 50 Sunday school 8 o'clock evening worship Dont forget the union meeting and basket dinner at Tip Top Sunday June 30 two sermons at 11 and 3 Everybody welcome

M. B Woods Philippi Anderson W. R. Frye Second Christian Reese and Marshall Streets H. Smith Tip Top Old Christian Church Everbody

York Rite Masons and Heroines of Jericho Annual Sermon

Members meet at the Masonic hall on Jones street Sunday at 2 30 and proceed to Mt Zion church for the annual sermon by Rev L Dabney. A Monday banquet at the Masonic hall follows. Public invited and basket meeting planned at Tip Top Methodist church on Mudfork. A platinum wire with diameter one thirty thousandth inch noted.

York Rite Masons and Heroines of Jericho Masonic Hall Jones Street Mt. Zion Church L. Dabney Mudfork

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