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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
9
Chicago June 6 Wheat prices fell as corn and oats slipped while hog products rose. Wheat, corn, oats futures traded weaker amid bear sentiment and ample world supply with producers and traders weighing reciprocity hopes. Cash grain prices showed widespread weakness across No 2 yellow and No 2 white grades, with hogs higher on the day and pork lard and ribs advancing.
Light receipts steady to easy overall market. Grain and hay show mixed demand with preferred grades steady. corn and oats softer, ear corn steady, vegetables and fruits with varied quotes. Livestock turns firmer for calves and lambs while hogs and cattle mixed with regional price shifts.
Commodity reports show mixed grain activity with corn and oats easing and wheat futures lower on liquidation amid cooler weather. Prices vary by region with No. 2 corn afloat and oats steady to weak while hogs and pork products hold firm in some markets.
Chicago reports butter and eggs steady with milk products mixed. New York notes steady butter and eggs with cream and cheese firm amid varied dairy receipts. St Louis reports modest poultry pricing from local markets.
The Cincinnati Price Current reports hog prices have more than doubled in eleven years. In 1900 the average price was 3.75 per hog while by 1911 it rose significantly, with annual averages and peak yearly prices shown in a long regional table.
New York and New Orleans reports show firm cotton seed oil values on June 6. In New York prime crude and refined oils traded with small spreads, June and July futures around 6.66 to 6.73 cents per pound. In New Orleans prime refined oil stands at 6.40 cents per pound.
New York stock table lists Alice 1.90, Comstock Tunnel bonds 0.16, Con. cal. and Va. 1.05, Horn Silver 0.65, Iron Silver 1.25, Leadville Con. 0.10, Little Chief 0.5, Mexican 3.70, Ontario 1.25, Ophir 1.95, Standard 1.00, Yellow Jacket 0.51.
City of Cincinnati approves plans for the Gilbert avenue viaduct superstructure and miscellaneous work with specified grade lines from elevation 111.00 to 110.00 across 1432 feet, detailing ascent and descent rates and costs financed by bonds. Passed May 29, 1911, signed by John Galvin, President of Council.
City of Cincinnati council adopts a 1911 resolution to improve Eastern avenue with 15 and 18 inch vitrified pipe sewers from a culvert near Worthman street to a summit, including manholes and appurtenances. It approves the plan on file, sets 86 percent assessment to fronting property, and allows five yearly installments with four percent interest.
Sealed proposals for approximately 1 090 000 tons of boats barges and care will be publicly opened at 10:00 a m June 8 1911 at the Office of the Engineer in charge in St Louis Missouri. Information furnished on application.
The newly formed club met at East End Library auditorium and urged the city solicitor to seek a court order blocking any agreement with the Pennsylvania Railroad unless the city pays only 3 percent for the Rookwood bridge improvement. They also recommended purchasing land south of Eastern Avenue to Riveriderk for an extension to Rivéreiderk school.
Official action declares the Gilsey avenue improvement from Glenway to the southern terminus necessary. Plans specify brick paving curb and gutter with drains, grading details, and 90 percent cost assessment to benefiting lots, with bonds and interest covered.
The City Council approves a sewer improvement plan for Glenway Avenue from MedKcone to Cleves Pike and Lewis Street from Schiff Avenue to Kreis Avenue. Construction includes 12 to 24 inch vitrified pipe sewers and brick sewers, with manholes and inlets, using bonds and special assessments, repealing a prior resolution from June 3, 1907, and passes May 29, 1911.
Covington Kentucky seeks sealed proposals from the Secretary of the Board of Park Commissioners for quarrying rock at Devon Park and grading Roadway No 1 in the park. Bids due June 12 1911 at noon. forms available at the Suspension Bridge office. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The undersigned have been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Margaret Walter deceased of Hamilton County Ohio Cincinnati Ohio May 23 1911 John F Walter Henry Baer Attorneys Hulbert Block
Notice to stockholders of Anderson Ziegler Company for a 7 AM meeting in Cincinnati on June 23 to consider changing the corporate name. By order of the board of directors. Secretary Ben L Heidingsfeld, attorney.
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