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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1932
Page
10
Markets moved higher with both stocks and bonds gaining as investors priced in potential tax action. Bankers planned post-close adjustments while volatility remained as traders weighed the federal budget outlook and corporate prospects amid mixed signals from major indexes.
Reading shows New York bond bids and futures with prices for wheat and corn futures across Montana Minnesota and Wisconsin regions. Notes include specific contracts and delivery months, with prices ranging from 61 to 168 cents per bushel and protein content for various grains.
The report notes grain trading activity with a focus on wheat and corn, referencing a 2 cent plus rise and a market rally to lower points for the month. It discusses a potential 4 percent tax increase on product exchange transactions, suggests possible improvement in trade, and lists various price figures and contract names amid a weak weather outlook.
In June a federal grand jury indicted the Chicago Great Western railroad and the W. Joseph corporation of New York for violating the Packers Act. The government says the railroad paid 19000 to a produce company for fake warehouse damage claims on 100 cars of apples shipped from Washington State to Chicago in early 1931, masking rebates on shipping rates and dominating the Midwest apple market.
Boston reports The Commercial Bulletin notes a week of wool market volatility. Buyers pursue modest price gains in some regions while others hold firm. Texas sees several million pounds bought at about a half cent rise. Domestic and western consignments ease while manufacturers and dealers adjust to varied prices across grades and regions.
The report lists prices for combing and processing textiles including mohair and alpaca dormitory goods, Texas swing fiber, reed bags, and Arizona to New Mexico fibers. It notes regional price ranges for Oregon and domestic graded firings, with various finishes and stock descriptions, reflecting a mid century trade table style.
News from New York reports the formation of a major stabilization corporation led by J. P. Morgan and others to support bond and stock markets. The plan, dubbed the American Stabilizing Trust, seeks up to 190 million dollars in funds from top banks and private houses to back a temporary pool aimed at dampening downturns and restoring confidence amid volatile prices.
June 3 reports show varied cattle and hog prices with steady to higher bids in South St Paul and Omaha. Iowa, Chicago and Kansas City markets note sparse sales, midgrade steers around 4.75 to 8.16 dollars, calves and feeders active, and packer demand fluctuating with regional trends.
The committee proposed reducing national oil output to 105000 barrels per day with up to ten percent cuts in other areas. A 24,000 barrel daily reduction was noted, while the administration planned shifting new tax measures into effect soon. The announcement was attributed to Thurman of the Ransay Pah Ilr Beevice commission and cited by congressmen and economic committees of the American Petroleum Institute.
The Independent Publishing Company Inc Helena Montana publishes daily newspapers nationwide. It lists editorial offices in Helena and New York City with addresses in San Francisco and Butte. It notes Associated Press membership and rights to publish dispatches.
Fragmented ad copy shows requests for roof repair painting remodeling and rug cleaning services plus small trade offers and price quotes. Entries mention Acme Roofing Co and Grenning painting with phone numbers, a car trade inquiry, and livestock market notes from Spokane and Seattle with steady prices across cattle and hogs.
A garbled assortment of Masonic lodge announcements from Helena Montana lists June meetings for Helena Lodge No 1 Morning Star Logan, Scottish Rite, and Kadosh Algeria Temple, plus Josephine Hepner and Minam Chapter events. Also included is a public sale notice of storage auction items from several residents, a sale of refined bar and cargo notes, and a forest cemetery association annual meeting set for June with officer reports. The fragmentary text covers dates in June 1932 and 1923 with assorted names, places, and prices.
In Chicago on June 3 USDA notes 147 carload potatoes on track and 186 new on the way with US shipments totaling 184 old stock supplies and moderate demand. Wisconsin round whites and US No 1 grades seen with prices around 90 cents to $1. Alabama Texas and Oklahoma supply steady. milk and beef quotations mixed. New York prices show slight gains near $200 with Cuban shipments and June delivery bars reported.
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