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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1932
Page
10
A turbulent trading session showed broad market weakness as stocks fell from early highs. Trading activity featured sharp swings with financials, commodities, and foreign exchange moving in tandem as investors reassessed earnings and Federal policy signals.
The page records broad pricing for cattle, hogs, lambs, and poultry with ranges for steer weights and feeds. It mentions steady to higher lambs and steady bulk bulk sales, plus direct sales, with scattered figures like 4 to 3s, 650, and 30s in various categories.
Market reports show cattle hogs and lambs trading mixed across Minneapolis Omaha and Kansas City. Prices vary by grade with feeders steady to weak and high quality beef steady to firm while wholesale and packing demand influence gains and declines throughout the day.
Grain prices slipped despite strong US wheat supplies and bearish weather signals. Wheat futures fell while corn and oats showed minor losses, with traders awaiting official domestic winter wheat forecasts and noting slow demand for grain and provisions.
Washington May 31 The volunteer committee on petroleum economies of the Federal Oil Conservation board estimates that motor fuel demand for the last nine months of 1931 would total 137 000 000 barrels and crude oil demand about 652 500 000 barrels. Domestic consumption of motor fuel is put at 307 900 000 barrels with exports at 29 500 000 barrels. Imports of motor fuel are placed around 700 000 barrels, with a general note that heavy imports in the late spring of 1932 were spurred by a slight relaxation on imports. The report contends a satisfactory world condition and calls for further curtailment in both commercial and personal automotive use.
In New York trading weary bonds show weakness across domestic issues as German and French debt fall after the German crisis. Wall Street sees declines with stocks mixed and cotton dropping to new season lows.
Isham G Harris, descendant of a state governor, faced a murder case involving neighbor DD Smith. James Castle and others were indicted. parole histories and a 1919 release are noted. A related shooting involved a white man and a black man, with conflicting testimony about motives and involvement.
The document outlines daily average gross Caude oil production across multiple regions. It cites figures such as 2,169,400 barrels and 112,100 waarels, with notes on state and institute reports and weekly summer parities.
The Helrawe Independent, established 1866, lists contact numbers 491 and 492 and references postal, publication, and Associated Press credits. It mentions office locations in Helena and New York, with western offices in San Francisco.
Male, capable man sought for immediate employment at Watkins Products in Winona. Also listed: woman seeks work from home, sewing and housekeeping, laundry, and child care offers. Miscellaneous ads include roof repair, painting, remodeling with estimates, and delivery services. Contact numbers provided for each listing.
Helena Linge Vobplated meeting and social events listed with Stated meetings in June. Includes Scottish Rite Regular meetings on Tuesday June at Vesnuue and Council of Kadash Alpina Temple and memorial service noted for May 24 at 8 pm.
Classified fragment describes a cabin for sale with a phone contact and a notice about a Forestyale Cemetery association meeting. It includes garbled names, dates, and a secretary signature, with references to gas utilities, water, and legal action. The readable parts mention sale items and an upcoming meeting at 28 AY Fixth Ave, London? varying details.
May lower rushing period days on campus for sororities at the State university. The plan is to shorten the freshman week by reducing the time from five to four days, with approval from the student council and the Greater Germanomy convention.
Richmond Va March 31 report on a fatal motorcycle race crash involving Ming Wain who set a five mile national record before a crash on the third lap. The Californian rider suffered a crushed skull and died, as officials noted a field of competitors including Ax Thompson.
Notice to creditors of Henry C Smiths deceased. Executor Sherman W Smith invites claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Creditor must contact the executor at the National Bank of Montana room in Helena Montana. May 3, 1932. Attorney for executor: Jone L499 on noah.
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