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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1920
Page
6
Market quotations cover stock bonds grain produce live stock wool and other market items. The report compiles prices and trends from exchanges and trading posts, noting shifts in equities commodities and agricultural goods. End-of-day summaries highlight notable moves and market sentiment for investors.
Market under pressure from early selling with shorts extending losses and funds restraining bids. Trading ranged with rates fluctuating near 7.5 to 8 percent before closing near initial levels as rails and Texas issues lagged. Total sales reach 675000 shares with bonds easing slightly.
Prime mercantile paper steady. Sterling demand 851 1-4, cables 352. Francs demand 669, cables 671. Lire 388,-290. Marks 155. Greece 1022. New York exchange on Montreal 8 percent discount. Time loans 60, 90 days. 6 3-4 and 7 1-2 percent. Call money steady to high, ruling 7 1-2, close bid 7 1-8, offered 8, Inst loan 7 1-2.
Copper and iron held steady while tin showed irregular movement with spot near 42.00 and futures around 43.00. Lead remained dull and zinc eased, with assorted prices cited for electrolytic copper and other metal quantities in pounds and shillings.
Market notes show wheat and corn prices for various grades in Omaha and Chicago with receipts tallies. Prices listed include No 2 hard wheat around 2.01 dollars, No 1 white and mixed varieties, corn and barley figures, and futures with December and March points.
Chicago reports steady to strong cattle with top bids near 18.60 and hogs up 12 to 26 cents, plus steady to higher steer and cow markets. Omaha shows hogs up to 25 cents, lambs and sheep steady with top native lambs around 12.16 to 12.26, and sows around 14.25 to 14.60. Denver notes cows about 7.25, medium cows 6.00 to 6.50, and killers 9.50 to 10.50 with fat lambs around 11.25 to 11.60 and English shop basket novelty mentioned.
The report shows temperatures around 49 to 52 degrees with a high of 66 at 2 p.m. and low of 39 at 6 p.m. Southwest wind about 20 mph, no precipitation in the last 24 hours, total since January 1 is 14.09 inches. Relative humidity unclear, conditions show normal to mild notes amid damp spell.
A 1920 highway bulletin lists route conditions from North Platte to Sterling as good, with Pine Bluff to Cheyenne needing caution on fills. Other segments like Cheyenne north and Fort Collins show varying quality, while Wheatland to Torrington is rough and dusty. Cheyenne date noted October 8, 1920.
Casper Wyoming reports a renewed asbestos claim dispute on Casper Mountain 16 miles south of the city. Fred Pattee says rival claimant David Crockett assaulted him and fired on him to deter him from the property. Pattee has a warrant for Crockett's arrest as the old asbestos stock debacle and promoter activity resurfaced.
A hay wagon toppled into flames as an auction day crowd watched. The load and wagon burned to ashes after sparks from a pipe sparked the blaze. No injuries were reported as firefighters contained the fire at the scene.
The body of W. L. Pierce, 50, of Salt Lake City, was found in a wash room on a train at Havre after it reached Great Falls. His throat was cut and officials believe he took his own life. The report notes Pierce may have lived to 100 years.
A local grocer pledges every order of groceries fruits and vegetables will satisfy in quality and the shopper will find no fault with either service or price.
A short list shows fresh vegetables for sale or display including celery Hubbard tomatoes beans green onions and radishes as available items.
A fragmented local item shows tensions and divided views as residents argue over a decision. The piece notes harsh exchanges and lingering frustration among involved parties.
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