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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
3
Fresh market notes from Chicago and New York describe wheat closing barely changed after late short covering amid Argentine crop optimism. Corn and oats weakened with provisions steady, while cash demand remained light and futures showed varying gains and losses.
Cincinnati market notes steady tone despite high receipts of 755 cattle and 4,528 hogs. Cattle prices hold firm with milch cows and bulls described steady to strong, hogs show upward tendency, sheep and lambs fair demand, and regional quotes from East Buffalo Pittsburgh New York St Louis Kansas City Chicago and Cincinnati regions.
New York reports show flour receipts 34747 bbls with exports 8696 bbls and steady prices. wheat futures climb driven by better export demand and seaboard clearances, December at 1.09 to 1.16 dollars. Duluth and Minneapolis note firm or mixed prices, with corn and oats showing varied gains and losses across regional quotes.
The record lists prices for pork and lard with figures such as 25 and 37 percent for some items and mentions bacon, dry salted meats, and rib cuts with various price points. It also records receipts of flour, wheat, corn, and oats in thousands of bushels and shipments of similar grains with large totals.
The bulletin notes variable moisture across regions with rainfall favorable in Kansas Missouri and Iowa but scarce in Ohio and Illinois. Winter wheat stands show mixed vigor, with deeper rooting favored by dry soil and some acreage uncertainty due to moisture inconsistency. A weather improvement could lift the outlook, while corn yields remain steady and prices unsettled for farmers.
In Boston on November 5 an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in U S District Court against Bartels Thelon & Co shoe makers of Chelsea. Liabilities are about 500 000 with assets near 250 000. Poor market conditions blamed for the firm’s troubles.
The report lists various coal and ore stocks and prices tied to New York trading, including entries such as Alice 25, Breece 5, Brunswick 3, Consolidated California and Virginia 56, Horn Silver 70, Iron Silver 1 26, Leadville Con 5, Mexican 56, Ontario and Ophir 1 7, Standard 130, Yellow Jacket. The fragmented catalog suggests an early 20th century commodities page with miscellaneous items and quoted values.
The iron market reports strong demand from buyers with many offering for first half 1909 and several furnaces shifting output forward. Prices for Southern and Lake Superior coke and foundry grades rise as railroads increase purchases. A weekly summary notes better sentiment and steadily improving conditions despite mixed booking plans.
The Cincinnati Price Current reports large scale hog marketing with Western slaughter totals from 605,000 last week and 635,000 two weeks ago, versus 300,000 a year ago and 455,000 two years prior. Prices hover around 5.80 per 1000 lbs as drought pushes hogs forward, with eight month totals near 17.2 million, up from 16.8 million last year.
The New York market reports advance in wide sheetings and Southern colored cottons with ginghams and bleached goods moving at value. Cotton yarns rise, men’s wear lines are ordered for spring, woods market recovers, and demand for tob Bing houses and holiday goods increases.
The Canneyem state Exchange will attend the National Body Executive Committee meeting on November 10 and 11 in St. Louis where Nicholas P. Smith will participate. Arrangements for the May Detroit annual convention are planned. Smith Bros. & Co sold Lot 82 Avon dale Syndicate Subdivision for Sarah Feiss to J Holzberg for 1500 and Lot 33 in the same subdivision to Alex Salkover for the Krohn estate at 1500.
A long list records real estate transfers including John Schuler to Julia Bokmann on Woodward Main, numerous lot trades on Harrison Pike and Sixth Street, and leases in Millcreek and Hyde Park. Mortgages filed include Gustav H. Jungkind to Louisa Jung and Frances Gohs to Congress B. A. Co, with several cancellations noted for prior liens.
The court hears divorces for Catherine Clawson and others amid probate issues. Judges grant several separations for cruelty neglect willful absence and restoration of maiden names. A late verdict is set aside in a city injury case and jury service contends with contempt fines.
The Secretary of State recorded multiple articles of association. Tiger Lilies Amusement Co of Cleveland with $5,006. Positype Co of Cleveland with $100,000. Villa Beach Supply Co of Columbwod with $10,000. American Hungarian Printers Mutual Benefit Society of Cleveland. Schlaraffia Cincinnati. People's State Savings Bank of Toledo with $50,000. Elyria Reading Co changing to Mendelson Reductions Co. National Silicia Co of East Liverpool increasing capital from $2,000 to $40,000. Charles Taylor's Sons Co of Cincinnati increasing capital from $40,000 to $150,000. Charles F. Taylor and Arthur Taylor noted as officers.
Readable lines note a two story frame residence on Victor street near Warner with alterations and fire escapes. A second address at the northwest corner of Central avenue and Nettie Goodall shows a $1,000 figure, with C Owm et Co and COE as names.
On November 6 at 10 AM a sale will be held at 1 Main Street showcasing upright pianos carpets rugs inlaid floors oil cloths and mirrors. The Ezekiel and Bernheim Co auctioneers manage the event with a range of mahogany da menport folding bed porcelain and enamel refrigerators and more.
The Northwestern Improvement Company directors declared an extra dividend of 11.26 dollars per share on Northern Pacific Railway stock. The payout comes from the companys accumulated surplus.
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