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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
3
Chicago market notes show grain and livestock futures with July positions for wheat corn oats and soybeans, plus pork and lard prices. The report lists July quotes including wheat 1.15, corn around 70 cents, oats near 49 16, pork 20.17, lard 11.72, ribs 11.07, and close readings for July contracts.
Grain market notes dull wheat and corn activity in Indianapolis with bid prices for No. 2 red wheat at 1.20 for near contracts and July at 1.09, while No. 2 white corn ranges around 75 to 78 cents through billing. Oats and timothy hay hold steady with timothy prices from 13 to 15.50 for various grades.
Chicago cash grain report shows quotes for wheat and corn across several grades. No. 2 red wheat at 1.45, No. 3 red 1.35 1.40, No. 2 hard 1.40, northern spring around 1.30 1.32, and various No. 2 and No. 3 corn and oats prices listed by grade.
Toledo cattle and grain quotes show cash and future grains with June and July futures at 1.37 and 1.17 percent for corn and oats at 55 to 51 44 cents for various months. Pittsburgh cattle meat prices range from 6.60 to 7.15 for top grades, hogs down to 7.16 7.5 for pigs, sheep and calves steady with primes at 5.0 to 6.16 and veal mixed across grades.
Marott Department Store on Massachusetts avenue will launch a "Challenge" sale tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock offering 3 percent savings across departments. About $150,000 of new and staple merchandise will be priced at drastic reductions, including a $27 Brussels rug and a one cent bottle of oil, as the first such event for the store.
Receipts rise with 9,000 hogs 1,750 cattle and 800 sheep, up from last week and compared to a year ago. Hogs sold mostly 10% lower with limited demand and a weak close, top around 8.15, many hogs 7.60 to 8.00. Steers, heifers, cows, and calves show varied prices across weight classes at Indianapolis market.
Legal notice of an executor sale of Pierre Gray's Indiana real estate in Marion County. Public auction offers parcels including parts of Martindale and Company subdivision and Hyde Park addition with staged payments: one third cash, one third in nine months, one third in 18 months. Mortgage security by purchaser. sale under Marion Probate Court authority.
New York June 29 There was moderate activity in early stock dealings with a generally firm tone. Reading opened up 0.44 but fell 0.3. Delaware and Hudson rose about 0.5. Rock Island gained around 1. Southern Pacific and Harriman issues rose fractionally. Steel shares edged up 0.5 with Colorado Fuel. Copper and Smelting were steady while Sugar climbed about 1. End of 15 minutes showed a generally strong undertone.
A speaker urged larger earners to save, noting higher incomes bring higher expenses. He advised salesmen of major firms to save at least 2000 dollars yearly and accumulate for a secure old age. The Indiana Trust Co promotes saving with a 1 million capital and 475 thousand surplus.
A Cleveland rely on a muddled set of Smiths and Mrs Smith drives a comic misidentity plot. The Nelson Musical Comedy company from Luna Park presents Too Much Smith at Wonderland with Elsie Williams and a full cast. Copeland's Russian orchestra performs near the German village in Wonderland as melodies fill the hour.
Broad Ripple beach schedules tub races for July 4 and 5 with separate ladies and men events, each offering a $10 gold prize. Entry via Dr. R C Light. pool size 250 by 500 feet ensures spectators a view. Women and children receive reduced 15 cent admission. free swimming lessons offered on all afternoons except Sundays and holidays. The celebration will feature extensive Fourth of July events and grand fireworks.
The romance began at Terre Haute State Normal School several years ago and will culminate with the July 7 marriage of Miss Lora Hill and Mr. J Owen Tribble near Shelbyville Indiana. The couple met while attending school and fell in love at first sight.
Cattle receipts remain active in East Buffalo with prime cattle at 7.00 to 7.23 and butchers steers 4.75 to 6.90. hogs 1,700 head, 7.75 to 8.65 for varied classes. sheep and lambs show mixed demand with lambs 6.00 to 8.50 and yearlings 5.00 to 6.50. Union Stockyards in Illinois show 14,000 hogs and 12,000 sheep with assorted values across grades. cattle receipts about 2,500 with cows and calves priced around 2.25 to 7.40.
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