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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1929
Page
12
Bank clearings in Charleston were tallied at 3742 with totals of 135.86 dollars reported through the local clearing house. WF Grenntce served as secretary and reported the figures.
Agricultural and livestock prices span Pittsburgh Baltimore Chicago and more with hogs cattle calves sheep and lambs detailed by weight class and quality. Direct and steady to higher trends noted, with top prices for steers and calves, and regional variations across markets reported by The Associated Press.
New York traders watched US bonds and rails move unevenly in a light session. Major issues like American Telephone and Pittsburgh Consolidated showed limited gains while Missouri Pacific and Western Maryland rose modestly. government issues moved narrowly with small price changes.
The Associated Press reports currencies edge lower as demand shifts between major pairs. Market activity shows intermittent volatility with traders watching British pound and yen responses to evolving policy signals and global risk sentiment.
New York poultry market data shows varied prices for chickens ducks and turkeys with terms like heavy or extra firsts. Egg receipts and near term offerings are noted with ranges and regional differences in white and brown henneries.
New York June 11 There were no sales reported in raw sugar today but buying picked up and prices advanced. The market was active with improved demand and fuelled by a firmer spot market. July closed at 1 73, with approximate sales 74 550 tons. Prices for October December January March ranged from 1 90 to 2 08. No change in retail prices reported.
Dry Goods markets opened steady with little change. Woolen goods and wool prices held, silk prices rose slightly yet trading remained dull. In New York and city credit balance figures showed $4.00, shipments averaging 63,444 with runs around 1,304 and total shipments 135,509.
West Virginia Attorney General approves the $750000 bond issue for Kanawha County Charleston Independent School District after a June 1929 election showed 4995 votes for and 1402 against. The ruling confirms legality and full compliance with law. Also notice regarding Herbert Keathy applying for a pistol license before Circuit Court Judge A. P. Hudson on June 9, 1929.
Classified advertising details rules hours deadlines rates and a pledge to print truthful ads. Includes open hours 8 am to 6 pm daily with Sunday copy due Saturday 7 30 pm and member association code for honest advertising.
Numerous local listings describe houses and lots for sale or rent in Kanawha City and Charleston. Properties include riverfront and garden lots, single and two story homes, eight room brick and modern two story dwellings with garages, partial furnishings, and owner financing options, with contact numbers for appointments.
Five room tile and stucco bungalow with basement furnace and oak finishes. Includes garage, 40 by 80 lot, and clear flooring grade. Priced at 6500 with small down payment and balance like rent. Location listed as 1101 Garvin Ave near town school.
Real estate ad describes an orange street house at 804 Orange St close to Edgewood. Two story building with six rooms including bath and breakfast room, tile and stucco exterior, full basement and furnace heat. Lot 35110 with street assessments paid and price and terms reasonable.
Seventy-five words describe a two story five to six room bungalow on Belle Seventh Street Massey Addition. Clean basement, walnut finishing, tile and stucco, garage in rear, large lot. Priced at 6500 dollars with 500 down and 50 dollars per month.
Real estate ad for Corner Park Ave and Orange Street featuring a tile and stucco home with built in testores, inns, garag, and amenities. Includes contact numbers Cap 691 or 42, Aix room terms, 4g dees lots, St. Albans area details, and several lot prices with due in one month notes.
For sale wine lot fronting Broad and Kanawha streets near Keeen Virgioix. Box an Bhate capitol 131. Acres for sale by owner with fruit and sacrifice notes. M Abraham South Point Ohio. BLS acres on Jipfley Road near Kanawha Farm with house, barn, garage and 200 bearing fruit trees. 30 minutes from town on hard road. $2500 on terms. Address Box 902 Phong Cap. 5713. For sale or trade foreity property near Hurricane with 4-acre farm 4 miles from Bandford. McClanahan Route 4 Charleston. Hurricane W Va address. Near bank and high school. Mrs Margaret L McClelland 422 13th Huntington WV. Phong Huntington Ge43. Three building sites suitable for chicken farm. Terms. Slouth 490. For sale or trade real estate. Partners automobile for house and lot. Capitol 6264 or 5672. Financial S-1-Money to loan.
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