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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1932
Page
10
Market closes show rising prices after initial chaos with gains led by major stocks. Large volumes and broad participation fueled a broad advance, though some weeks fade in the face of lingering volatility.
Grain traders reacted to Washington crop outlooks and domestic supply hints. Wheat futures moved with unofficial yield rumors while oats and provisions followed hog market shifts and regional hard-wheat signals in the West. Old crop prices showed slight gains and declines at various posting centers as traders weighed forecasts.
The market shows irregular sentiment with bonds trading around 67 cents and notes quoting various yields. Reports indicate price moves in wheat futures, Minneapolis and Duluth shipments, and seasonal adjustments, with late summer dates and several percent changes amid unsettled trading.
A reading of livestock prices shows slow trading with steers and heifers fluctuating. Cattle and calf values edge lower on sale days while lambs and sheep show varied bids, and yearling entries remain active at mixed grades.
Livestock market notes show calves and hogs selling with mixed demand while reports place Admiral Byrd preparing to sail south. The article also covers weather, cattle prices, and naval leadership changes surrounding Navy Director Wit Hel and Admiral Avid in press discussions.
Fragmented report cites June 10 events in Seattle with cattle figures including 1.1m and 390 sheep. Mentions ports in Portland and cattle calves with 107 markee figures. Text is partial and unclear but centers on cattle and regional trade notes.
Frederick G. Yosburgh reports on testimony before a Senate subcommittee where two whistleblowers describe losses from a short selling push in the Radio-Keith-Orpheum group. Witnesses accuse insiders of manipulating stock to aid a merger with Radio Corporation of America, detailing a covert plan and a mass squeeze out of shareholders.
The Great Falls High School will hold commencement in the auditorium with 286 graduates, the largest class in the school's history. Diplomas, awarded by board chairman Pred Traber, will be presented on stage as names are called. Principal M C Gallagher will present awards, highlighted by the awards portion of the service.
James Simpson takes over after Raul Insull's resignation as chairman of the boards of Commonwealth Edison and related utilities. Former Marriott executive Wanengo led the transition, with Simpson succeeding Insull in the Public Service Company of northern Illinois and allied groups as governance shifts occur.
At the Mizanula alumni reunion from Friday to Monday the two oldest attendees were Mrs Lat Wrnowles Maxey of Missoula and C B Avery of Aneanda along with seven class of 1900 graduates. Mrs Maxey is mother to Rad and Curtla Maxey both students at the State University. Mr Avery is father to Gladya Avery a freshman in the arts and sciences division at LK State University this year. Washington report notes resignation of Edward F Metin as publisher of the Washington Port.
Chicago markets show mixed readings with U.S. shipments and old stock details across grain and poultry sectors. Prices hold largely steady or inch slightly, including softening and firm notes on sugar and refined sugar markets. A June 1 AP report notes refined sugar at $370 for fine granulated with an ongoing inquiry.
The Independent Publishing Company Helena Montana establishes port office and second class mail to circulate and transmit notices. Regional offices listed include New York Chicago Butte San Francisco with rates and sale details. Associated Press member content is credited to the paper.
Classified fragment lists jobs and services including childcare, home handyman, roof repair, painting, cleaning, and rags cleaning. Mentions contact details and partial phone numbers. includes market terms for livestock and machinery with unclear context. Named entities are sparse due to damaged text.
The Commercial Bulletin notes a slight improvement in wool demand with buyers purchasing various domestic grades. The New England market remains dull with nominal prices in some regions while better activity appears in Western markets. Current quotations list assorted fleece types and months’ prices across Texas, California, Oregon, and other regions, reflecting cautious confidence in price stability.
Helena area Masonic bodies announce upcoming Stated Meetings with various degrees. Morning Star Lodge and King Solomon Lodge schedule M M degrees and dine programs. Beattie Rite regular meetings set for June 1944. Algeria Temple assembly on June 20. Josephine Hepier set for June 5 at 8 PM.
A fragmented OCR-like market item lists assorted textiles and fibers with fluctuating prices. Entries include Mohair and Alpacas Domestic goods, Texas spring, and Arizona yarns with price ranges from fractions to several tens of cents.
Beaverhead County, Dillon, July 10. Clerk Albert S Halter announced 824 new electors were added to the county list for the upcoming primary on July 15. Total registration was not finalized but expected near 3,500, with about 791 cancellations since the 1920 general election. Clerks and assistants work extra to complete lists and preparations for election.
Fragmented OCR text reports on a Democratic convention keynote and senate pairing. Senator Therkles of Kentucky and Senator Dick Insdn are described as paired for the vote on a relief program. The wording is garbled but centers on a keynote speaker and a party vote in Washington.
Multiple classified lines advertise for sale items and services. Listings include a summer cabin inquiry at Lincoln, various furniture and household items, a Jersey milk cow, a double cockpit inboard motor, a radio phonograph, and moving services. Also notes a political reference and a horse carriage ad among miscellaneous lines.
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