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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1925
Page
2
New York stocks revived after Christmas with upward momentum as industrials hit new highs and daily volume rose above 679 shares for the first time since holidays. Hudson Motor, railroads, and earnings reports from several firms supported gains, while certain bear factors and foreign exchange remained steady.
A crowded page of bond quotes and stock listings shows varied activity across New York marks and Chicago markets. Traders note shifting prices for utilities, railroads, and industrials while nationwide teasers hint at commodity moves and debt yields across multiple exchanges.
Wheat futures rose on strong demand and weather stories while corn slipped as traders weighed U.S. and foreign crop updates. Reports from Buenos Aires and Washington indicated harvests advance and export demand remains mixed, with traders watching prices, shipments, and speculative activity.
The Independent briefs report cattle and hog prices, weight ranges, and packing figures across Montana markets. It notes daily market trends, freight and weight data, and quotes from buyers and shippers, with pricing for heavy cattle, feeder pigs, and sheep.
A Wall Street briefing summarizes December activity with large fund withdrawals from interior markets, a mixed bank statement, and a $25 million call on a bath fund. It notes 6 percent declines in certain funds, Treasury movements, and Federal Reserve asset shifts. Oil company Lazy Petroleum and Lago Petroleum report expansion plans, stock exchanges, and exchange terms. The piece highlights capital flows, refinery updates, and corporate financing in a volatile year end.
An order waives grazing fees in national forests across the Southwest due to severe drought. Forest Service Chief Wol Greeley announced after a conference with Secretary Jardine, covering Arizona, central and western New Mexico, and southern Utah. Officials estimate about 1200000 to 2200000 dollars in fees affected, linked to prospecting gravity charges.
December 24 arrest records show Librombou and Pred Mantell of Square Multi charged after an antelope shooting. Deputy M Rowshar and JP Kindred Benton preside as the case unfolds with Librombou and Pred Mantell facing multiple charges.
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