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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1926
Page
13
A chaotic classified page lists numerous furnished rooms for rent including bedrooms with kitchenettes at Delaware Ave and Broad Street, single rooms, and housekeeping suites. It also shows help wanted, sales positions, and employment notices boasting various earnings and contact details across multiple locations.
The piece notes a dramatic rally in Virginia and a strong rise in a stock or market index to 278 1-¢, signaling investor optimism ahead of next month's board meeting. Foreign exchange updates show irregular quotes across major currencies with varied demand and cables.
Notice announces a trust deed in Kanawha County West Virginia with Julia Whitans and others, the sale at public auction at the Court House in Charleston, details of property in Kanawha and surrounding areas, and conditions including cash payment and public notice publication requirements.
A buying burst drove New York stock prices higher after a dull session, with U.S. Steel leading a broad rally and trading in the 127 1/2 area. General Motors and Willys Overland showed strength while a price cutting war among steel producers tempered gains and a federal report hinted at improved retail activity.
New York prices drifted in a quiet session as investment funds held back awaiting fresh policy moves. A 149 million four percent bond issue for the Mountainous Cultivation Co. moved early but then advanced within the week. German indicators showed strength, fueling speculation of a potential French market response and possible shifts in Franco-German finance.
New York reports sales of shellings for bag trades totaling 1 040 002 pieces at 34 cents a pound for late August delivery. Domestic activity is quiet. Prices for percales expected tomorrow. Yokohama silk and Burma raw silk prices up. Garment factories increase fall orders. wool fabrics steady with modest demand for fall use.
Fragmented stock page reports varied bond and share activity as traders monitor listings on the New York Stock Exchange. Mentions Hardy Dare and Company and markets showing fluctuating quotes, with unclear figures and performance indicators amid a volatile session.
Livestock market report from Chicago on June 7 shows cattle receipts around 71,000 with uneven trade and some improvements. Best heavy cattle near 10 dollars, yearlings about 10.25, bulls 10 to 18, and veal around 13.50 to 12.50. hogs receipts about 34,000 with gains of 10 to 15, mostly 26 higher than Saturday. top hog price around 14.85 with packing sows selling around 14.60 to 14.85. Cattle and hogs mixed, with price ranges for calves, sheep, and lambs continuing moderate to strong demand in parts of the day.
Raw sugar market steadies after a quiet session in New York on June 1 with Cuban contracts largely unchanged. Prices drift as July to March futures range from about 2.44 to 3.41, while refined sugar holds at 4.46 to 4.70 per unit.
The Chicago dairy and produce week opened with a nervous, unsettled butter market and quiet trading. Fresh poultry prices show modest movement with various delivery methods and fresh market quotes for chickens and turkeys. Also noted are call money rates in New York and the broader financial terms across short and longer loans with several rates and terms mentioned.
Grain prices and provisions update from Chicago discuss wheat, corn, and oats with recent rises and drought concerns. It lists futures and cash prices, harvest outlooks, and supplier notes including figures for wheat futures and cash bids, along with scattered commodity terms and vendor references.
SREOIT DALANCH OK CITY Pa J and Tom Credite balances 2.05 and 142 764 at June average 63 731. shipments 197 931 and 64 040. HAUGAINS IN WAYCOTS BTOKE ON TRENT Eng a contract has been let for cutting the bale of poorhouse inmates at one fourth the regular price.
The Central Cafe announces a new dining option in Charleston with a menu featuring a simple bite style and courteous service. The notice promises prepared food and friendly hospitality for guests exploring the new venue.
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