Map of business conditions rises in May on steel mill boom
The map shows business conditions turning upward in May for the first time since December, driven mainly by sharply expanding steel mill operations.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1940
Page
9
The map shows business conditions turning upward in May for the first time since December, driven mainly by sharply expanding steel mill operations.
The excerpt notes a 20 000 ton ship named Noah's Ark, with mention of James & Mann as managers and Abbott Proctor and Paine as members of the New York Stock Exchange. It cites Raleigh 61 and a 60? exchange quotation context for the description.
Notice to all heirs and creditors of the estate of De Bene Da E. Deceaseé Marie McDonalte and George W. Pecnier and related estates. All parties are instructed to appear as required under the fiduciary process on the specified day.
For sale a tot on Parkway with a rise of 71 inches on North Side of Parkway. Woes om frggi. Call 2896-4.
Trustee Gibson and Zula May Gibson announce a public auction at the front door of The Commercial Bank Building in Bluefield. The sale covers Lot 4, Section 67, 40 feet on Susque Street south line, per a trust deed dated November 11, 1936 in Mercer County.
Notice of sale under a trust deed dated June 1997 in Mercer County West Virginia. The deed, recorded in Trust Deed Book 159, Chapter 83, names Ida L. Yee and Harold F. Poutrytel as assignee executors. The sale targets described real estate with a cash bid by the highest bidder.
A News Of The Coored People tribute marks the first anniversary of the death of Rev Emory L Wright. The notice expresses enduring love and prompts reflection on life and parting with family memories and faith.
The Association of Colored Workers Local No 37 holds its regular meeting Friday June 28 at 7 30 p m in How Hall John Stewart Church.
The Rev. R. L. Peters, noted Christian evangelist, resumes preaching tonight at 8 o clock. His revival campaign extends as he shares renewed messages across his itinerary.
The leading American public is invited to hear her address in a forthcoming event. Details on time and venue were announced by organizers.
Fragmentary OCR reads as invitation from Glenn to view a local sunclock event. The note lacks full details but centers on Glenn extending an invitation to a timekeeping display at a nearby venue.
The Community Methodist church of Pocahontas Virginia sponsors an Independence program with eight pounds of events including ball games boxing and wrestling at Pocahontas park beginning at 0 o'clock.
Mr and Mrs James Hill spent the week end visiting Mrs Maggie Wallington in Pocahontas.
Bonds overall drifted lower with Italian issues remaining firm while German government bonds weakened after early gains. Ralls and utilities showed modest strength lifting some averages, total transactions reached 5.7469 million face value versus 3.7896 million previous session.
Livestock prices in Chicago on June 25 show active demand with vealers selling around 9.50, cows and bulls steady to higher, top bids near 11.00. Salable cattle numbered about 2,000 with strong activity and gains up to 25 points for certain classes.
The Baltimore livestock market shows weak undertones with dairy cattle and beef offered around 4.00 to 5.50 per cwt, top sausage stock at 00. 48, 180 to 150 lb cows noted, packing sows 3.50 to 4.00, sheep around 450, ewes and wethers about 10.50, no strong demand evident.
Salable sheep 100 with 50 higher, good to choice lambs 10.50 to 11.50. Salable cattle 75 steady, salable calves 75 active at steady on Monday.
Chicago grain futures closed lower with wheat off about one percent and corn easing to the low sixes. Oats fell as July contracts finished around thirty cents, while September positions also slipped.
The Pittsburgh market notes weak demand with limited movement in produce. It lists North Carolina Cobblers at 1.50 and 65, Alabama Bliss and Whites oranges prices around 2.15 to 2.10, while butter cheese and poultry hold steady amid unchanged figures.
New York sugar notes for June 25 indicate speculative trends and anticipated July liquidation unsettled traders. Market chatter links price shifts to possible crop reports and export demand indicators.
New York stocks opened lower with aircraft shares retreating in a slow decline. Wheat and corn fell while hogs and cattle traded lower. sentiment weighed by geopolitical tension and a French fleet anchored under British control. Listed names include American Water Works International Nickel Westinghouse Du Pont and Standard Oil of New Jersey.
New York market notes show steady poultry and higher creamery prices. Extra fancy eggs and premium dairy items command higher bids. butter and cheese see firmer prices with mixed grade ranges.
New York rates show sterling and other currencies trading amid unsettled demand. The dollar firm in open market with notable quotes and unquoted cables for Great Britain and Europe. Japan and Hong Kong exchange positions listed with partial figures and notes reflecting market conditions.
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