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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
3
Trading in stocks ended mostly lower with late profit taking trimming gains. The day saw some favoring moves after the German loan and easier call money but broad declines persisted, with major issues holding near the 18 cent level and several prominent names slipping before a modest closing.
New York June quotes show closing activity across bonds commodities and futures. Notable items include Treasury and corporate bonds with several maturities, and sugar futures trading steady at prior levels with prompt shipment noted. Market appeared cautious with mixed activity across sectors.
The livestock market shows a broad mix with weak demand and sharply lower bids on cattle and yearlings while meat prices hold, weight classes vary and buyers focus on common to medium stock. Steady to lower bids appear for calves, sows, and feeder items as larger buyers retreat amid uneven demand.
Classified ads from Montana to New York City and Chicago offices advertise products and services. Publication credits note Pruden Kinn Prudden and the Associated Press as the news source. The text references agency affiliations and distribution across the United States with emphasis on newspaper publishing norms.
The Independent advertises classified rates and submission rules with a 28 cent minimum per line and two words per insertion, plus a monthly base charge. It also reports cattle, hogs, and horse market quotes from Omaha to Spokane, noting slow killing in Cuba cattle and varied demand across regions with price weakness and thin buying interest.
Miscellany of lodge meetings and related notices dated June, listing special and stated degrees at multiple lodges. Includes Algeria Temple Shrine, Josephine Heppey and Miriam chapters with June event timing. Also advertises real estate and goods for sale and market items with scattered vendor details.
Market notes show copper prices cut again to 12 1 2 cents a pound for domestic shipments while large producers keep 18 cents delivered and copper stockpiles shrink. European markets hold steady as imports and custom duties influence copper trade amid slow retail demand.
A garbled notice from Nation-Paxton-Delacy Inc promises investment opportunities and warrants but reads as an unclear promotional piece. The ad cites a contact phone and a street address in a generic city, with promotional language about merit and propriety but few concrete facts.
Milwaukee president comments on current conditions noting that next few weeks may bring adjustments in maintenance. The report compares this year’s loadings and temperatures with last year and cites slower therommodittor progress.
June 1 reports state Cummings of the School for the Deaf and Blind received the Conway Merit Medal for outstanding progress during the term. The citation noted his achievements in study and department work, including typing and law-related tasks, with support from President Griffin and staff.
The newly formed Bnaverhant Stockmen's association will meet in Diou next afternoon to discuss plans for the organization’s activities. The meeting will consider publishing a hook listing all brands for Heaverhead ranchers and provide a reward for the apprehension of stock thieves. Several longtime members from the 19th to 20th year era are expected to attend.
Bob Leavens enters Yellowstone County race amid wide political support and strong regional ties. Supporters cite Leavens long local contacts and familiarity with county issues as key assets for the campaign. The article notes extensive connections within political and business circles and predicts a protracted, high-stakes bid.
A special election on July 7 1930 in Helena Montana will decide issuing bonds up to 120 000 901 for water system improvements. The plan covers filtration pumping mains and new sewers and reservoirs with a twenty year maturity and six percent interest. Voting sites are listed by ward city officials urge taxpayers to vote yes.
Washington reports the House banking committee backed introducing a prohibition on Mount, Total reserve and member banks from purchasing German reparations bonds as per the Young plan. McPadden argued to keep US and federal reserve systems out of reparations, referencing a 1929 State Department stance and Bank for International Settlements concerns. Two dead near Lamar Calon after a car train collision on a night route, David Corbin and Jim Lockwood of Halls, Colg.
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