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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1889

Page

6

Money Market Mixed With Broad Banking Movements

The Money Market report notes a quiet steady tone with the Clearing House rate at 3 percent and general bank loans 4 to 6 percent. New York and Chicago exchanges show large volumes, while Boston and local banks report gains in specie and legal tender but reduced net deposits and increased excess reserves. European and domestic rates vary, with bonds steady and several rail and industrial stocks discussed along with preparatory stockholder actions and tariff news affecting Northwestern traffic.

Boston Clearing House New York Sul-Treasury Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Orleans Bank Charleston Savannah

New York Stock Market Mixed as Sugar Trust Gains and Cotton Oil Falls

Money on call remains easy at 2 to 4 percent with last loan at 2 percent and prime mercantile paper quoted at 4 4 7. Bar silver at 92 1/4. Sterling exchange steady around 4.85. Government and railroad bonds dull but firm. Sugar Trust strengthens to 107 1/2 from 106 3/4, while Cotton Oil sinks to 49 1/2 with ongoing weakness and overall market dullness. In late trading, declines deepen with minor recoveries, and several issues close fractions lower. Total sales reach 776000 with notable lifts in San Francisco trust, Richmond & Alleghany, and Colorado Coal firsts.

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Half Rate Harvest Excursions From Chicago and Milwaukee

Rail tours depart Chicago and Milwaukee on August 20 September 10 and 24 and October 8 1889 for northern Iowa Minnesota North and South Dakota Montana Colorado Kansas and Nebraska Tickets valid for return within thirty days from sale Circulars detail fares maps and schedules Charles Free 210 Washington Street Boston

Chicago Milwaukee Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Iowa Minnesota North and South Dakota Montana Colorado Kansas Nebraska Charles Freee Washington Street Boston

Second day crowds fuel Midsummer Musical Festival at Point of Pines

Large attendance marked the second day of the Midsummer Musical Festival at the Point of Pines yesterday. Twenty operas were performed by the band, with the Boy Wonder's cornet solos drawing much enthusiasm as the event continues through the week and into next Sunday labeled Popular Day.

Point of Pines Boy Wonder

Foreign Financial Reports From London August 19

United States 44s A098 Atlantic and Great Western firsts 32 and a half. Canadian Pacific G24s Erie 28 and Erie seconds 106. St Paul common 731 and New York Central 109. Mexican Central new 45 6954 Money 1.4 percent. The Imperial Bank of Germany weekly statement shows a decrease in specie by 6,400,000 marks.

London United States Atlantic & Great Western Canadian Pacific Erie St Paul New York Central Mexican Central New Imperial Bank of Germany

Commercial Market Summary From Dry Goods and Groceries

Dry goods and flour markets show varied activity with corn, oats, and rye goods mostly steady or dull, while fruits and meats trend mixed. Cotton goods demand remains firm with prices strong. jobbers report steady movement in textiles, prints and yarns, and overall market tone cautiously improving amid abundant stocks.

Print cloth market quiet in Fall River at 313 16c

In Fall River on August 19 the print cloth market remained quiet steady and unchanged at 313 16 cents for 64x64s with a drop of one point from earlier levels.

Fall River

Wheat and corn trends in Chicago market report

The Option Markets in Chicago notes dull wheat with small fluctuations as receipts exceed estimates, plus mixed Minneapolis signals. Export demand is light while corn weakens on warm weather and heavy receipts. Hog prices rise briefly before a fresh drop as bears gain. New York and St Louis closes show varied grain prices with notable futures activity.

Chicago Gilman, Cheney & Co Boston Minneapolis Farnum, Reardon & Co

Dry goods trade shows cautious recovery after failures

The dry goods trade remains in fair shape with a gradual recovery from failures. Jobbers report stronger activity than commission circles and Westward demand is encouraging though cautious. Retailers anticipate larger farmer income driving wearables while stocks shrink and reorders rise, with prices and terms under close watch.

New York

Grain market prices and receipts across multiple cities 1839

The report details carload grain prices and flour receipts for today. It lists wheat, corn, oats, rye and related products across New York Chicago St Louis and other hubs with numbers on receipts ships and sales. The market is described as dull quiet or easier with various bid and price levels cited.

Bush Minnesota Canada Superior Canada Roller

New York-Cheese Market Quiet and Egg Demand Steady

Regional market roundup notes quiet New York cheese activity while egg markets firm with strong demand for choice lots. Eastern extras scarce and Atlantic regions firm at 17 to 19 cents. New Brunswick Nova Scotia and Canadian stocks steady at 17 cents. Old stock eggs closing out. potatoes in fair demand at easier prices. bulk stock sales at 68 to 70 cents for New Hampshire and Aroostook. Barrel stock overall at 2.10. Jersey and Virginia sweet potatoes priced at 4.50 to 4.00 per bushel. Hay and straw demand quiet and steady at prior prices.

New York Elgin Chicago Liverpool Ogdensburg Islands Nova Scotias New Brunswicks Westerns Michigans Canadas Eges New Hampshire Aroostook Rose Jerseys Virginias

Market Prices for Onions and Vegetables

The report lists prices for Egyptian onions 150 per crate Malta onions 175 per 2 25 per basket native onions 75c per bush beets 35c per box carrots 50c per box lettuce 1 25 per box native turnips 50c per box Long Island yellow turnips 1 25 per barrel native yellow 60 75c per box native cucumbers 1 50 per 200 count peppers 50c per bush parsley 25c per 2 bush cranberry beans 1 shell beans 1 150 bush native wax beans 75 85c per 4 bush green pole 75c per box civey beans 1 50 per bush Lima beans 2 2 50 per 8 bush green corn 1 125 per barrel tomatoes 75c per bush native cabbage 23 5 per 100 count native marrow squash 75c 1 per barrel turban 1 25 per barrel summer squash le each crook-neck squash le each cauliflowers 1 per dozen egg plant 150 per 200 per dozen Kalamazoo celery Nells 20425c per bunch native lots 150 per dozen.

Malta Long Island Kalamazoo

Fruit Market Report Shows Mixed Supply and Firm Prices

The market for fruit is well supplied with dull common lots and selective demand for choice pieces. Apples priced by variety range from Williams at 3 50 to Gravensteins 8 50 per barrel, oranges and lemons scarce with firm box pricing, pears showing steady sales for Delawares and Bartletts, cantaloupes and muskmelons in steady demand, and blueberries receipts reported as not large.

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