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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
14
The Associated Press reports stock trading shows tentative firmness with renewed concern over inflation and inventory levels. Investors await presidential actions and economic data as market sentiment shifts, while traders watch legislative developments and potential policy changes.
The antique stone bridge links an island to the mainland across a 60 foot strait separating Argyllshire from the continent. Its fame rests on spanning the Atlantic waters with no mortar or stream, earning it the distinction of the only bridge that crosses the Atlantic Ocean.
The report shows the December index for 13 staple commodities at 100 with 1926 base 2305.1 and current values near 139.3 to 148.3, signaling mixed movement. In Boston, a quiet wood trade contrasts with a cautiously hopeful tone as dealers anticipate stronger demand, with wool bought for 12 month terms around 68 to 70 cents and secured bases around 70 to 76 cents.
New York traders show quiet activity in wool goods and cotton processor tax talks continue. Treasury data for June 25 reflects receipts of 9.5 million and expenditures of 17.4 million, with a year-to-date balance of about 2.03 billion. Butter prices edge higher in Chicago markets with mixed offerings across grades.
An Anne Adams pattern 1898 outlines a cape like yoke with frilled edges in lace net or fabric. It highlights twisted belt ends for chic effect and lists sizes 12 through 40 with fabric and sewing instructions. Order form notes prices for pattern and book from The Charleston Gazette Pattern Department.
The Associated Press reports a quiet bond market in New York with relatively steady prices. Transfers totaled 38.421 million par value versus 10.185 million prior day. the Standard Statistics average for 60 domestic corporate loans rose slightly to 82.4. Treasury quotes and other figures appear mixed with varied bids including references to Federal Farm Mortgage and Home Owners Loan materials.
The Associated Press reports livestock prices in Chicago Baltimore Pittsburgh Lancaster Jersey City and nearby markets. Hog ranges include 140-160 pounds 4.00 to 5.25 per hundredweight. cattle and vealers show varied demand with steers up to 9.75 and calves around 3.00 to 5.50. sheep and lambs also listed with mixed sales and steady to lower prices across markets.
Market notes show moderate demand for apples and potatoes in Pittsburgh with prices ranging from 1.05 to 2.60 per unit for various apple crates and cobblers. Butter eggs and poultry prices are listed with mixed regional shifts, while crates and crates of crates indicate steady movement and occasional regional variances.
Market note from New York and Pittsburgh dated June 27 oil stocks furnished by Harziz Upham and Co show dull trading with limited activity across several crude and refined products. Prices for tin and lead steady or quiet with spot and future quotes observed in East St Louis and Anthony district markets.
Cincinnati June 27 Kroger Grocery and Baking Co reports a nine four week period ending June 16 1934 with sales of 17 406 585 up from 76 026 409 for the same period in 1833. First six periods of 1934 show cumulative sales of 4419500 a 12 percent gain over 1942. President A H Morrill cites tax burdens and notes 4242 stores in operation up from 4603 a decrease of 6 percent.
New York reports steady poultry prices with varied grades from fresh receipts and mixed colors, while the money market shows steady three percent call money and 60 day to six month loans. Closing Dow Jones averages list mixed industrials, rails, and bonds with modest shifts.
Market notes show leading curb issues making good advances in grain and provisions. Investors like Pund and others place supports for gains as prices move, with early strength seen in trading activity and investor interest across commodities.
New York reports higher coffee prices as Arhainian trade and new aid measures influence markets. Closing quotations show July 200, September 200, and December 68 futures with notable activity.
Thousands flock to Potterfield Drug Store in Capital and Virginia streets as Indo-Vin promotional talk spreads. Advertisers claim the modern 29-ingredient system cleanser strengthens stomach liver kidneys and bones without being a cure-all or habit forming. Local pharmacists and public praise the new formula while readers are urged to read accompanying statements.
An advertising draft touts Indo-Vin as a mild cleanser for stomach and bowels, claiming it purges impurities from liver kidneys and intestines within 20 minutes of ingestion. It promises relief from bloating gas headaches backache skin eruptions bedwetting and rheumatic pains while claiming renewed appetite and a "new" vigor for men and women.
Mrs Edith Songer of Charleston West Virginia describes severe stomach trouble sour throat and back pain relief after using Indo-Vin Two bottles cleared digestion and gas and she reports never feeling better endorsing the medicine to others who suffer.
Mrs J G Shoemaker of Charleston recalls severe rheumatism with constant pain and stiffness. She reports taking Indies Vin and claims rapid relief within a week, enabling walking without pain. She endorses the medicine and mentions a public meeting by distributors in Charlestown and Virginia street connections.
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