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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
26
A chaotic stock market session sees leaders retreat after an initial advance. Industrial shares fall as oils and specialties slip, while energy stocks edge higher on upbeat dividend and earnings news. Trading volume declines with many metals and rail stocks contributing to the broad market weakness.
The Associated Press reports a varied curb session with certain stocks rising notably while others fell. Major gains included Algmtyym Co at Aner and Montgomery Ward, but several mining and textile stocks slipped, with overall transfers totaling around 74,000 shares. Treasury balance figures and federal expenditures are also noted in the daily briefing.
The Associated Press details cattle and sheep prices with shifts in value across markets. Feeders and high grade cattle show gains, while lighter weights and certain classes of hogs decline. sheep and lambs vary by region with strong demand for choice ewes and rams. Prices include direct sales and shippers estimates, noting notable rises and dips for various categories and weights.
Benjamin Thompson 1753 1814 known as Rumford shaped modern cookery He served in the Revolutionary War and later in Bavarian service He was knighted by King George II ennobled as Count of Rumford For science he analyzed heat and introduced steam cooking transforming ovens and stoves and fireplaces in modern culinary practice He settled in England after the war and died in Munich while serving in German service
Polish government bonds weakened the entire fixed income market with long term notes leading the decline. Domestic corporate debt held steady and provided slight support, while treasury yields rose and foreign groups posted lower prices. Total transfers across all hands rose to 1.143 billion dollars, compared with 8.717 million the day before.
Pittsburgh data shows moderate demand for produce with assorted prices across items. Apples, melons, potatoes, corn, and tobacco volumes listed with varied regional figures. dairy and poultry prices noted alongside weights and grade descriptors reflecting a busy market.
New York market summary notes a heavy unsettled stock session with weak steels, easy bonds, and mixed foreign exchanges. It mentions gold rally led by guilders, steady cotton, higher sugar, Cuban support, and lower coffee amid July liquidation.
New York reports show live poultry prices with broilers and leghorns varying by class and weight. Fowl prices stay steady while nearby markets indicate premiums and exchange rates, with mixed colors and classifications cited for white and brown pullets and regional futures.
Radio broadcast schedule features MCOWHAF with Tenor Franconi and Don Pedro Orchestra, plus News period segments, orchestral programs, and dramatic readings. Highlights include WEAF announcements, Uncle Evra and Amear n Andy shows, and various music and news blocks with multiple named acts and ensembles.
The Associated Press reports wholesale price index gains led by agricultural and commodity groups. Investors and fund terms show mixed sentiment as copper, tin, zinc, and aluminum hold steady or firm with modest trading. cotton and wool markets remain active but cautious amid broader shifts in staples.
Classified display ad details from The Charleston Gazette describe booking and payment terms for display ads. Instructions cover dates and deadlines, insertion counts, and cancellation policies, with references to ad takers and copy requirements.
Fragmented arrivals and times for trains and air travel with unclear destinations. Mentions Elkins Westtaund Ly Cint Ind and Wash Sige tab, with odd numbers and letters suggesting a garbled timetable and passenger notes.
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