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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1889

Page

6

Money Market Dull With Rates Steady At 3 Percent

The money market remains quiet with the Clearing House rate fixed at 3 percent. General time loans run 4 to 6 percent, call loans with collateral 3.25 to 4.5 percent, and New York funds discounted at 20 cents per $1000. Exchange volumes rose in Boston and New York, while the local bank statement shows a favorable reserve surplus despite a drop in specie and a rise in deposits.

Bostox Clearing House New York Sub-Treasury Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Telegraph New Orleans Bank Charleston Savannah Treasury Reichsmarks J Flonns

Boston Stock Exchange Daily Trades Aug 12 Summary

New York stock sales report shows August 12 transactions totaling 199,200 shares. The list details shares sold along with opening, highest, lowest, and closing prices for today and the closing Saturday.

New York

Railroads in Kansas Atchison opinions and Chicago shipments

Pearmain Brooks letters survey Kansas views on Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad. Arkansas City and Hutchinson residents praise management, growth, and prospects amid Western railroad building. Eastbound Chicago shipments rose 53,524 tons last week vs 40,318 prior year while earnings data show mixed trends across lines. Manchester delegation opposes relaying tracks near Canada to Suncook.

Atchison New York Chicago Boston Shorts Selec St. Louis Kansas City Colorado Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe California Central California Southern Boston Pearmain & Brooks Kansas Atchison Securities Arkansas City Kan Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company I’risco Missouri Pacific Oklahoma Country Indian Territory Texas Hutchinson Missouri River Reno County WicwitTa Manchester N. H Canada Suncook North Weare Henniiker

Dividends Declared By Littleton Bank and Delaware Railroad

The Littleton National Bank has declared a semi annual dividend of 4 percent. The Delaware and Bound Brook Railroad Company has declared a quarterly dividend of 2 percent.

Littleton N. H

New York Financial Market Report Aug 12

Money on call easy at 3 to 4 1 2 percent with last loan 3 and 3 to 3 1 4 offered. Sterling rates steady. government and railroad bonds dull. Stocks turned strong after 2:30 led by Chicago and East Illinois up 2 to 4 1 2 percent. Sugar Trust weak. Wabash and others posted gains. market closed quiet but near best. Shenandoah Valley receipts down 1. Tennessee Coal and Birmingham firsts down 1. Wabash certificates up 6 to 50.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Chicago & East Illinois St. Louis Chesapeake & Ohio Wabash Preferred Chicago & East Ilinois Rock Island Louisville & Nashville Lake Erie & Western Canadian Pacific Shenandoah Valley Tennessee Coal & Iron, Birmingham Division Wabash General

Market quotes from London financial reports

Foreign financial reports from London list Canadian Pacific at 6 25 percent Erie at 28 percent Mexican ordinary at 65 percent New York Central at 109 percent Pennsylvania at 53 percent Mexican Central new at 48 67 percent Money at 2 percent and open market discount rate for short bills at 2 percent.

London Canadian Pacific Erie New York Central Pennsylvania Mexican Central New

Foreign Markets Report from London and Liverpool

London markets show firmer wheat with higher quotes and steady flour while corn prices vary. Paris wheat quiet as Liverpool spot wheat holds firm. futures mix with August No1 California at 73d, October 76d, November 73d, January 78d. Breadstuffs in Liverpool firm on weak demand, corn quiet. key prices for pork, bacon, lard, cheese, and tallow listed.

London Mark Lane Paris Liverpool Ltd California

Boot and Shoe Buyers in Town

A long list of buyers and representatives from multiple cities including Alexandria Denver and Shreveport, with firms such as Bauer and A W Force of H and A W Force, J P Dill, Danial of & Janners, Gore & Co and others, all active in local boot and shoe trades. The page names many agents and firms across states highlighting regional trade networks and distribution links.

Commercial Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Food Product Trends

Dry goods steady and flour unchanged with corn and rye quiet. Oats dull and oatmeal slow while potatoes rise and fresh beef strengthens. Butter and oleomargarine steady to unchanged. pork, lard, and cheeses in fair demand. Fruits firm with California demand. truck activity and various meat prices noted.

California

Print cloth market steady in Fall River

Fall River reports a quiet steady and firm print cloth market with prices at 3 3/4 cents for 64x64s. Futures quoted 31 16 cents for September delivery.

Fall River

The Option Markets. Wheat and corn prices shift on report

The government wheat condition report showing a 2 percent drop surprised traders in Chicago and Boston. Short sellers became buyers as December wheat rose briefly, while winter wheat held firm. Corn and oats moved mixed, hog receipts pressured provisions, and prices closed near day lows with cautious sentiment about further declines.

Chicago Farnum, Reardon & Co Boston Minneapolis Deacon White Cudahy Gilman, Cheney & Co Washington Report Northwest Signal Service

Flour and grain prices charted with market notes

John E. Welsh at 206 State Street lists carload grain quotes for flour and mixed grains with daily inspections and stock figures. He provides wheat, corn, oats, barley, and flour receipts across Chicago Boston and New York markets, noting prices for various grades and futures, with market tone unchanged and demand cautious.

Dry Goods Trade Shows Satisfactory Week Amid Woollen Disturbance

The dry goods market remains fairly active in commission and jobbing, though not exceptionally brisk. The Providence Worsted Mills collapse unsettled woollen trade, yet favorable weather boosted jobbing and retailer interest, with prospects for an active season and encouraging reports from Western and Southern distribution centers.

Providence

Jobbing Trade Shows Steady Activity Across Textiles

Trade observers report conservative purchasing by retailers with steady, not spectacular, demand. Commission houses remain busy on old orders while new business grows, with cotton and wool markets supported by tight stock control and firm prices.

Commission Fall River Providence

Market Notes From Grain and Feed Markets Today

Market dull across ports with No 3 white, No 2 white and various grades quoted for August and September shipments. Spot prices show No 2 white at 27 32c, No 3 white at 41 2c, and related bids and asks across oats, rye flour, cornmeal, oatmeal, flour and millfeed with limited futures activity. New York receipts and Chicago shipments indicate mixed demand and firming signals in No 2 oats.

Port Huron New Chicago Ariec New York State Chicago St Louis Michigan Canada

Market Receipts and Price Outlook for Western Creameries

Today's receipts show butter 2618 pkgs and oleo 1006 pkgs with prices firm around 18 to 19 cents, while cheese totals 1154 boxes and eggs 23 boxes. Quotes cover Western creameries, New York Vermont and Eastern markets with varied grades and wholesale versus jobbing prices, noting butter slightly improved and beans and potatoes in tighter supply with rising prices.

New Yor Vermont New York Chicago Liverpool Ogdensburg Canton New Hampshire Nova Scotia New Bunswick Michigan Canadas Bristol Ferrys

Market Quotations for Fresh Produce and Farm Goods

The market shows steady demand with varied prices for vegetables and fruits. Prices include Egyptian onions 150 per crate, Malta 175 to 225 per basket, native onions 6 to 7 cents per bush, beets 35 cents per box, carrots 50 cents, lettuce 80 cents, turnips 24 cents, Long Island yellow turnips 1.25 per dozen, cucumbers 1 dollar per 100, peppers 0 cents, parsley 26 cents per bush, beans 75 cents to 1.60 per bush, wax beans 75 to 86 cents per bush, green corn 50 cents per box, tomatoes 40 to 60 cents per bush, cabbage 5 dollars per 100, native peas 1 dollar per bush, Florida marrow squash 1 per barrel, Norfolk lots 75 cents per barrel, summer squash 1 cent each, crookneck 1 cent, cauliflower 1 dollar per dozen, eggplant 1.50 per dozen, Kalamazoo celery 20 to 25 cents per bunch.

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Fruit market report lists varied fruit prices and shortages

Apples show ample supply with lower prices. only choice lots in demand. Oranges and Lemons scarce with firm prices. Pears well supplied but only choice in demand. New York Bartletts modest. Georgia Le Contes sold by steamer. Crab apples arriving small lots in poor condition. cantaloupes firmer.

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