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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1887

Page

6

Wool market and livestock prices across regions

The report details varied wool market activity and livestock trading in Boston and New York. It notes steady wool quotations, mixed Western arrivals, and quiet to moderate demand for cattle, sheep, and hogs, with prices at Boston and Watertown reflecting seasonal shifts and Fourth of July disruptions.

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Money Market Tightness and Stock Movements Report

The Boston money market remains tight with scarce loanable funds and steady but high rates for call and time loans. Exchange volumes show gains vs a year ago while banks show reserve declines. stock prices swing with mixed movements across rail and utility issues and earnings reports for Atchison and Mexican Central highlight overall market uncertainty.

Bostrox New York Boston Atchison Mileawe Ocesse

Railroad declares quarterly dividend per share

The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railroad Company declares a quarterly dividend of 1560 per share. East Bridgewater Savings Bank declares a dividend of 24 percent.

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company East Bridgewater Savings Bank

Market Recap Shows Dull Sessions and Small Downticks

New York on July 6 reports money on call ease from 1 to 7 with last loan at 3 and close at 1. Government and railroad bonds are dull and heavy as stocks open weak and end firmer but mostly down. Western Union aids late strength while New England remains weak. totals show subdued activity with several bond quotes and fractional price moves.

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Cattle Market Report for Brighton and Watertown Yards

The Boston Post presents live stock figures for the week ending July 6 1887. Cattle 1258 Sheep and lambs 11937 Hogs 14803 compare with last week and a year ago, showing shifts in totals at Brighton and Watertown yards.

Brighton Watertown Boston Post George J. Fox

Cattle Prices Hold Steady in Export Market Speaks

Butchers report steady prices for export trades with steers around 1200 pounds selling well at about 45 to 60 per hundredweight. Samples show multiple lots of steers averaging 1250 to 1420 pounds priced from 415 to 485 per hundredweight, reflecting modest demand and weight-based value.

AN Monroe Farrell & McFlynn

Market Reports July 6 Flour and Grain Dulled Trade

The flour market is dull with light trade and no large lots sold. Corn holds at prior quotations, oats firm with scarce business, No 2 white oats and related bids shown, and various flour and meal prices listed for export and domestic sale.

Minnesota Bakers Michigan New York Canada Superior New Canada Western Eastern

Butter and dairy prices hold steady amid quiet trade

No change to note in butter cheese and eggs as demand remains fair and steady. Butter prices across regions hold firm with various grades quoted from Western creamery to New York and Vermont. Eggs and beans show limited movement while seeds hay and potatoes reflect usual wholesale patterns and ample receipts.

California Elgin New York Vermont Heese—Northern Choice Choice Ben Northern Sage Teggs—Rhast Choice Choice Northern Choice Fresh Western Michigan Nova Scotia Island New Brunswick Canada Bush West Timothy Red Top Jersey

Fruit prices and supply in regional markets

Currants 10 to 12 cents per quart box with fair demand. Hudson River ea apharrins 4 cents per quart. Delaware black caps 17 to 18 cents per quart. Blueberries small supply and fair at 17 to 18 cents. California fruits: apricots 2 dollars 25 cents per case, pears 3.4, peaches 2.8, plums 2.25. Oranges and lemons: Messina oranges 5 to 7 dollars per box, Palermo oranges 4.50 to 7 dollars, Messina and Palermo lemons 2.50 to 6 dollars per box. Evaporated apples 17c for fancy, 15-16c good to choice. sliced 5-7c. Russet apples slow at 44.50 per barrel. green apples strong at 1.50 per crate. Goosberries slow at 3 per bush. Canteloupes 1.25 small crate, 2.60 per large crate. Blackberries 12 to 15c per quart.

Hudson River Delaware California Messina Palermo

Market Prices for Fresh Produce in Fair Demand

The report lists abundant truck and bean supply with native wax at 150 dollars per bushel, green beans at ve per bushel, Long Island beans 250 per Vl, cabbages common with Norfolk 1 per barrel and Long Island 1 560. Natives 7¢8 per 100, native peas 150 per bushel, onions quiet with good supply, Bermudas 1 1 25 per crate, Levants 175 per case, Virginians 250 per barrel, bunch onions 2 per 100 count, Southern tomatoes 2 250 per crate, Jersey green corn 1 5 per dozen, native boots and turnips 4 per 100, Long Island turnips 2 per bunch, native summer squash quiet 0 per 100, Southern squash 2 2 50 per crate, carrots 3 per 100, lettuce 1 1 50 per box, spinach 85 per bush, radishes 1 1 25 per 100, rhubarb 0, native cucumbers 24 26 each and 2 per 100.

Long Island Long Islands Bermudas Jersey

Provisions Listing with Pork and Lard Prices

A historical prose snippet lists pork and lard prices with various cuts and tones of the market. Prices show long cuts at 16.50 to 17.00, short cuts around 16. ô

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