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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
8
A compact market briefing highlights stock and bond movements, grain prices, produce values, live stock quotes, wool figures, and other financial items. Investors monitor shifts across commodities and markets in this snapshot.
In New York on August 3 traders faced a volatile session driven by rumors of war in Europe and weak Polish news. Volume neared 950 000 shares as industrials and rails fluctuated, with United States Steel, Reading, American International and Baldwin showing brief strength before broad selling resumed.
An analysis argues Wyoming oil shares may surge as August 25, the last filing date for government land claims, approaches. It cites expanded leases, higher production, and stronger companies like Barton-Wyoming, Glenrock, Merritt, Producers and Refiners, Elk Basin, Salt Creek Producers, and Midwest Refining, with potential profits mirroring 1917 gains.
New York banker Henry Clews says money remains tight with rates unchanged despite some improvement in the Federal reserve ratio. He notes strong demand for funds, increased use of credit, and forced liquidations to meet obligations, though bank liquidity may improve for crop movement. Government debt reduction and persistent floating debt weigh on banking funds, while gold imports stay small and foreign exchange trends drift lower.
Stocks news item notes Atchison stock traded around 80 and 1, with market activity shown as the page opens and closes. The terse report lists price movement without further context.
Open high low and close figures for WHDAT, CORN, and OATS across Dec Mar and Sept contracts. Prices shown include percent changes and close values, with oats listed for Sept Dec.
W Lt Connelly of Lingle and George Plummer now in Denver, both in Cheyenne yesterday. W F Dunn from Casper and H A Thompson of Rock River were also in the city. A state highway meeting drew L R A Condict from Barnum. Also noted were Frontier Days lights removed and taxi services advertised. Primary election dates and local business notices appear throughout.
Market note shows copper iron tin and lead unchanged with zinc steady. Antimony price listed at 7.50 with St Louis delivery at 7.62 percent 7.16.
Cheyenne news notes J F Cullent visits from Laramie Eyre Powell Union Pacific sent Frontier Days photos to London and Paris. Several residents from Sheridan Greybull Burns Casper Guernsey and Wheatland in city. State supreme court session planned Frontier Days decorations dismantled air mail delay confusion. Rope twirlers arise as Cheyenne youths sport wild west costumes. Reopening of Carnegie library repairs. Notable deaths Pioneer stockman Henry Robinson in Denver. Rotary and Red and Reel clubs meet. Dr W K Mylar seeks coroner nomination. Wagon strikes reported tramway riders through Cheyenne. Frontier Week shifts for local business and airship inspections. कलाकार Wilfrid O Leary back from Denver.
Exchange markets react to Poland news with a sharp fall in sterling to around 3.62. Other currencies including francs, guilders, lire, and marks show weakening demand, with New York sight and cable quotes reflecting broader currency stress and unchanged time loans and call money at 6.
Cattle receipts in Omaha numbered 3200 with steady demand for most classes. Hogs receipts reached 10000 with prices mostly 16c to 25c lower. Sheep receipts stood at 20000 with killing classes softening up to 26c. In Chicago cattle receipts 11000 with slow trade beyond select steers, hogs 28000 with steady to lower, sheep 17000 with steady native lambs and weaker other lambs. Local markets showed steady cattle prices with varied carload sales for cows and steers. hogs sold between 14.26 and 16.00, with some high-value lots at 16.76. Sheep shipments heavy, with many moving to Casper and plans for more arrivals this afternoon.
The first Wyoming soldier's body to be brought home from France arrived in Cheyenne Monday night en route to Basin, the deceased's home. The coffin held Joseph J. Johnson and two others, Clarence Billips of Hope and Hddie Sneve of Kendrick, Idaho. Each casket was covered by a large American flag and escorted by a soldier to its destination.
Dee K. Gash of Meyer Gash Clothing Company says Edith Bennett of Topeka was not injured when his car overturned near the county poor farm last Saturday. He adds no passenger was present except a male friend and cannot explain the rumor of Bennett being hurt.
The 1920 catalogue from the University of Wyoming announces a new law school in its first year offering a single year course. It highlights teaching staff and curriculum and includes views of campus life and surrounding scenery. Free copies are available upon request to President Aven Nelson in Laramie.
A coroner's jury ruled Orvall Cappock died from negligence and a fall between moving train cars. He was found Monday morning near the Ozone crossing, dragged about twenty feet before clothing released, dead for hours. Identified as Cappock. a telegram to an Anderson physician requested body shipment.
Burns, Wyo. Aug 3 Charles O. Lyon fell ill while fishing in the mountains near Laramie after a tick bite He was forced to abandon his trip and return home He is reported improving at this time
Police were alerted Monday night by Reed street residents about a demented man roaming the area. Louis Gonzales was arrested after a wagon ride to Twentysecond street and Reed street. He has roved for several days and is thought to be intoxicated. he will be held until his condition clears, with possible transfer to Evanston for treatment.
The Rotary club will resume its regular Wednesday luncheon at the Plains hotel after a one week interval for Frontier. Secretary Paul quips in his weekly epistle about those who miss meetings or fall behind on dues urging attendance.
George S. Copeland fractured his ankle after falling from an eight foot ladder while working in Tacoma Washington. He will need several weeks of care and rest off his feet. Mr and Mrs Copeland have many friends here who will be grieved by the accident.
The Copelands lived in Cheyenne for many years and recently relocated to Tacoma to establish a new home.
Lawyers will hurry away on vacations as there will be no court sessions until September 1. Judge Mentzer left Sunday for his ranch in Carbon county near Milo at Elk mountain foot. He has long served his circuit and filled in elsewhere, making this break well earned. One dollar opens a savings account at Stock Growers National Bank.
City commissioners approved two electric signs to span the street. W B Dinneen will erect a garage sign across the Lincoln highway at a high elevation. Cheyenne Filling station will install a sign linking its new plant to the opposite curb.
City commissioners extended sessions across Monday into Tuesday to prepare and present a large volume of bills and process claims of city employees.
Dr W K Mylar announces pursuit of Republican nomination for county coroner in Laramie County with primaries set for August 17. The note references financials from the Stock Growers National Bank and Bank of Service inviting business.
Classified notice offers two furnished rooms for light housekeeping with no children at a good location. Apply Fremont Land Co at 114 W. 17th. Also an ad seeks experienced salesmen to sell ladies and children’s aprons and bloomers on commission through N. Simon & Co. at 4225 Lincoln Ave, Chicago.
A candidate announces intention to seek nomination for State Representatives from Ara Mia County in the Republican primary to be held August 17, 1920. The notice references Pine Butts and scheduling notes for Wed and Sat events around the date.
Charles C Branson declares his run for the county treasurer nomination on the Democratic ticket ahead of the August 17 primaries in Laramie County. Branson signs his notice dated August 18.
Advertises a patent remedy claiming to neutralize long standing health issues in 8 to 15 days with no work interference. Offers mail order pricing 32.00 for standard and 8.00 for double strength with a free booklet. Mentions Dr. C. B. Southington, Kansas City MO contact.
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