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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
4
Readers in Indianapolis respond to the Salvation Army drive asking for Christmas baskets and support for destitute mothers and children. The page lists pleas from widows and families, urging donations to provide food coal and gifts, plus regional market receipts in Cincinnati at the end.
Realty firm secures permit for an elevator project in New York and Illinois costing 250 dollars. Maxwell Briscot gains garage work in Illinois and Vermont for 15 000 dollars. W T Bacon plans a house in New Jersey near Thirty‑first for 6 000 dollars. Kate Baughman seeks an addition at 1486 Fletcher for 500 dollars.
Bliss Native Herb, Washington Street, advertises PAZO OINTMENT to cure itching bleeding and protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee.
Indianapolis livestock receipts total about 11 000 hogs 1 150 cattle and 70 sheep with hogs and cattle down versus a week ago yet sheep higher. Hog prices softened to around 8 25 to 8 50 while cattle and calves showed solid demand and higher bids. Sheep and lambs sold stronger with premiums up to 38.00 for select lambs as yearlings reached 6.50 and ewes ranged lower.
Stock market note from Jackson & Jackson's Wire dated December 21, 1909 lists coal and oil stocks for Cobalt area including chambers Ferland City of Cobalt Cobalt Central Cobalt Lake Kerr Lake Nova Scotia Olisse Peterson Lake Rochester Silver Leaf Temiskaminget. Market remains steady with a pending appeal affecting Olisse stock and advice to await litigation results before investing while Rochester Leaf Temiskaming stocks are seen rising after year start.
The New York curb market closed with irregular quotations across multiple securities. Prices ranged with Standard Oil around 666 to 669, American Tobacco 420 to 432, Missouri Pacific 43 and 95 percent, and Nevada Copper holdings showing varied levels, reflecting a subdued trading session.
Chicago wheat ease and corn decline amid cold weather pressure, with May wheat around 1.10 to 1.12 and December prices opening lower. Oats steady to down a half cent, provisions near unchanged. East Buffalo reports cattle receipts 200 head with prime steers 6.50 to 7.00, venison slow, lambs 6.50 to 8.50, sheep 3.30 to 4.00, hogs 5,100 head with mixed demand and price ranges from 7.50 to 8.00 for heavies.
Belgium shows savings deposits over 7 dollars per person amid kingly passing and thrift. Travelers note absence of beggars and widespread savings accounts as a symbol of prosperity. The piece promotes a savings company with capital and surplus figures.
New York December 21 investors saw a steady tone with some gains on issue prices while liquidation pressures persisted. Steel and railroad shares dipped with Southern Pacific and Union Pacific off fractionally and New York Central falling.
The report notes declines were offset by gains in other issues as the traction stacks remained robust. Strong performance in related segments helped stabilize overall results despite weaker areas.
Market notes show wheat prices for No. 2 red and white, through billing and December to January bids. Oats and hay values listed with standard grades and multiple timothy and clover qualities. Inspections report numerous cars in and out for corn and white and yellow varieties.
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