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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1929

Page

5

Profit taking lifts stock market to close higher

Late strength followed swings in the market with United States Steel reaching a daily high. General Motors gained 12 to 42, Westinghouse 5 1 4, and rails Missouri Kansas Texas near 4 points. Trading remained active as profit taking and short covering shaped the session before final totals showed 4,386,960 shares traded.

United Preas New York United States Steel General Motors Westinghouse Electric Radio International Combustion Missouri Kansas Texas Baltimore & Ohio Standard Gas Consolidated Gas American Standard Brands Fox Film Schulte Shorts

Indianapolis Bank Clearings and Debits for Friday

Indianapolis reports Friday clearings of 4 306 000 dollars with 8 331 000 in debits. Chicago shows 194 400 000 in clearings and 22 400 000 balances. New York notes clearing house balances at the federal reserve bank around 151 000 000.

Indianapolis Chicago New York United Press Federal Reserve Bank

Treasury Statement Shows Balance and Receipts

Treasury reports a net balance of 73,231,020.48 dollars as of December 11 and customs receipts for the month totaling 15,545,710.89 dollars.

Treasury United

Cotton Market Nears Rise on Spot Buying

New York December 13. Cotton prices climbed about ten points as spot houses bought at the open. May cotton stood at 17.62 with most activity by room traders on minor operations. Miller of the New York Cotton Exchanges testified on the textile market and contract markets. Clayton, the world’s largest cotton factor, is expected to testify.

Thomson & McKinnon New York Miller Washington Clayton Eacore

Market sentiment shows volatility despite general sound economy

Stock market observers note continued violent price swings signaling nervousness among public and professionals. Despite this, analysts expect eventual stabilization as large expansion plans and municipal projects drive demand, with past recessions deemed temporary as steel and motor output rebounded.

Thomson & McKinnon New York

Markets Record Mixed Poultry and Dairy Prices Across Cities

Chicago and Cleveland report steady to weaker markets for eggs butter and poultry with No 1 poultry prices led by Leghorn hens and turkeys. Butter ranges 34 40 cents with extras at 41, egg values hold 48 53 cents for firsts. potatoes show varied sacked rounds across states.

Rites Sptingers Kingan & Co Wisconsin New York Bu United Press Chicago Minnesota North Dakota Idaho United Preas Cleveland Maine

Hog Market Rises Ten Cents at Stockyards

Hogs moved higher with 160 to 300 pound pigs at 9.60 dollars and tops of 9.65. receipts around 9,000 with holdovers 814. Cattle slow and scarce. steers steady, wealers 1.50 down. Sheep and lambs strong with good grades at 12.50 to 13, others at 12 down. Chicago hog figures show 40,000 receipts and 25,000 directs. 9.50 to 9.60 for 200 to 240 pounds.

Union Chicago Aeany Epecaceee

Imperial Athlete Breaks Historical Record

A noted imperial athlete achieves a historic mark reported by Features Syndicate. The achievement adds to a storied career and is highlighted as a record in the athletic annals.

Livestock Prices Across Major Markets on Dec 13

United Press reports hogs receipts 40 000 with direct 25 000 up 10 to 25 cents. top hogs at 9.60 on 180 lb weights. Cattle receipts 1 000 with limited trade. steers and heifers mixed to firm. top yearlings 15. Calves to 14.50. sheep and lambs show steady to higher tone. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati markets show stronger demand for fat lambs and beef.

United Press Chicago Bu United Press Pittsburgh FT. Wayne Ind Og Pee Aan United Preas Cincinnati

Building Permits Listed For Local Residences And Repairs

A series of building permits published include Steinbauer for a garage at 1018 South Ale EL Andrews for dwelling and garage at 4512 West Tenth and 4524 East Tenth totaling 5200 dollars. E L Andres seeks dwelling and garage at 4802 East Tenth. B Ray applies for repair at 647 East Forty-fourth. Kirkpatrick Building Company listed for dwelling and garage construction. Washington permit amount 200 dollars.

X. Steinbauer South Ale- EL

Business News Highlights From Washington and Industry

Loans on stocks and bonds by New York City banks rose to 3.425 billion on Dec. 11 reflecting the first increase since Oct. 16. The Farm Board approved a 250 thousand dollar loan to California Cotton Growers Association and increased support for the Midwest Grain Marketing Association. Wexler reports November sales for Wexler Radio Stores up nearly 26 percent from a year ago. Missouri-Kansas Pipe Line expects 250 million cubic feet of daily gas flow in 1930. Marvel Carburetor posts 35.39 percent nine-month sales gain. Union Tank Car calls a Dec. 23 meeting to alter stock structure. Western Tablet reports 1929 net income of 943,775 dollars and 6.01 per share. National Industrial Conference Board cites 270 plus manufacturing establishments on a five-day week nationwide.

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Trick Printing Bids Scored by Marion County Officials

County commissioners rejected seven bids on 1930 Marion county printing citing tricks in figures. They will readvertise next week for new bids including election supplies. They alleged bidders used inconsistent pricing such as 2 dollars for paper clips and 1 cent for a first thousand, with escalating prices for larger quantities.

Marion County

License Plates On Sale Dec 16

Announcing that 1930 automobile license plates go on sale December 16 and urging early purchase to avoid rush. Secretary Fifield defends department action in buying plates without bids, citing lower cost than other states and competitive price comparisons.

Otto G. Fifield Times Fifield National Colortype Company Lawrenceburg Ind Indiana License Bureau

Grain elevators set bids for wheat at market prices

City grain elevators quote $1.17 per bushel for No. BN wheat and $1.12 for No. 2 hard wheat, reflecting current cash grain values.

Butler speaker at Indiana history conference luncheon

Dean Frederick D. Kershner of Butler University College of Religion will discuss "The Ethical Significance of History" during today's luncheon at the elev enth annual Indiana history conference opening Friday at the Claypool.

Frederick D. Kershner College of Religion Butler University Claypool

Catalytic Club at Butler Reorganized

Albert Marshall of 413 Oxford Street was named president as the dormant Catalytic Club at Butler University was reorganized this week. Chemistry students are eligible for membership and monthly meetings are held in Arthur Jordan Memorial Hall with Professor Guy Shadinger as sponsor.

Butler University Albert Marshall Oxford Street Arthur Jordan Memorial Hall Guy Shadinger

Births in area list include many families and hospitals

A jumble of names shows births for many couples and children with addresses and hospital mentions, including Methodist hospital and North Act area. The fragment cites pairs like James and Alma Dickerson at 2429 Dear orn and William and Claudia Nelson at 1053 North Belmont, plus numerous other names and street references.

Rista Ella Welich Udell James Alma Dickerson Dearorn William Claudia Nelson North Belmont Boeusene Sarah Simmons Ralf Grover Gracie Webster West New York Leonard Cora Payne Sheldon Daniel Benedictine Esiers Northwestern Albert Bessie Hunt Fletcher Ralph Echo Stamm Fulton Helen Heimbaugh Methodist Hospital Frank and Blanche Gray Kent Alter Marjorie Hansen Cenral Arthur Laura Harrison Guisepina Amato Robert and Margaret Clerk One Annette Belt Edna Borgman North

Wheat Market Slumps After Bright Opening

Wheat prices fell as the Board of Trade closed in Cago with pressure from eastern commission houses. Corn and oats also declined while provisions held firm. Cash prices eased and receipts were light as December trading saw shorts cover and general selling in a dull market.

Harold E. Rainville United Press Cago Board of Trade Liverpool Buenos Aires

Chicago Grain Table Dec 13 Cash Prices and Totals

Chicago and Toledo cash grain close with wheat No. 3 hard 1.212. corn No. 2 yellow 0.924-0.934. oats No. 2 white 0.450-0.459. rye No. 3 1.03. barley 0.61-0.66. time of day prices and December futures bids listed. primary receipts and shipments report shows Wheat 834,000 vs 1,315,000 prior, Corn 380,000 vs 1,919,000, Oats 327,000 vs 489,000. Chicago and Toledo areas.

United Press Chicago Bu United Press Toledo Ohio Arch Timothy Alsike Bu Times

Cash Grain bids at Indianapolis Board of Trade

The report lists 1.0 m shipping point bids with basis 41 1/2 c for New York time. Wheat prices shown for No 2 red and No 2 hard, corn bids across No 4 white to No 5 mixed, oats steady with No 2 white and No 3 white, plus hay bids for different timothy and clover mixes. Car lot bids detail several lots per grain and color, with totals by grade and color.

Indianapolis Board of Trade

Fruits and Vegetables Prices Collected in Chicago Market

The listing shows multiple fruit items with crate and box prices such as Jonathan apples at 2.75 and box prices for Grapefruit Florida and Grapes California. It includes assorted citrus and berries with crate rates and weights, plus vegetables like Beans Florida at 4.75 per 5 a hamper, Carrots California crate 3.50, and Tomatoes California 3 per bag. C AGO Dec 13 Apples per barrel are noted.

Jonathans Grimes Golden New York California Valencia Florida Michigan Idaho Colorado Indiana Idaho Russell Hothouse Southern Lowe Indiana Jersey

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