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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1926
Page
2
In a fairly active session to start the week on the stock market buying power appeared broader. Oil stocks led gains with strong turnover while several leading industrials advanced and rails remained firm as finished steel prices firmed in the Chicago district.
Hog prices were steady to six cents lower in early week trading at the Indianapolis Livestock Exchange. The extreme top was 14.50 for choice light weight hogs, with Saturday’s top at 14.65 but few hogs reached it. Cattle, sheep, and lambs showed mixed activity with light runs and prices holding steady at week’s end.
Indianapolis clearings for today totaled 4.385 million with debits at 6.125 million. New York report shows clearings at 471 million with balances of 98 million.
Mussolini arrived in Genoa aboard the Esperia to a massive crowd and citywide celebration. Banners waved from masts as Genoa's docks filled with spectators aboard liner decks. The premier pledged Genoa’s maritime future and a stronger Italy.
Dr. Andreas Orsuna, Mexican religious and temperance leader, discussed Mexico's religious conditions with Indianapolis ministers at a luncheon at the Yooted. He will address the College of Mission in Irvington at 7 30 tonight on The Religious Situation in Mexico and will speak to the Social Discussion Club at the Y W C A Tuesday night.
Market briefs list wholesale prices for butter eggs cheese and poultry items in multiple regions. Wisconsin Minnesota Texas New York and Cleveland markets show rates for fowls ducks geese broilers and turkeys with receipts volumes and grade distinctions noted for firsts seconds and specials.
Retail prices listed for a wide range of fruits and vegetables with origin and packaging details. Items include apples from Baldwin and Stayman, bananas, cantaloupes, oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, pineapples, strawberries, cherries, and numerous vegetables with regional origins and unit prices per basket, box, crate, or pound.
Grains at the Chicago Board of Trade closed irregular as prices partly recovered from early lows. Wheat and corn ended higher or unchanged after late bullish news and hot weather forecasts, while oats and cash grains held steady with light trading.
Grain receipts and prices listed for Chicago markets include wheat corn and oats with various class numbers and bid figures. Supplemental Toledo prices cover wheat corn oats clover seed timothy butter hay and other feed items for May and September contracts.
New York May 24 market mood is festive on a very firm base with traders expecting private estimates this week. Analysts foresee bullish figures as the next move looms.
Indianapolis mills post a price of 1.48 per bushel for No 2 red wheat. Other grades receive similar merit based on quality.
Two high school boys, Stewart Cederholm and others, faced theft charges and were processed in Criminal Court. Stobert Berry and Edward Kryter were discharged by Judge James A. Collins. Cederholm received a $25 fine and 24 hours in jail.
Reports from Chicago Toledo East Buffalo Cleveland and other centers show cattle and hog markets uneven with slow demand for fat cattle and strong yearlings. Priced ranges include steers around 10 dollars, hogs 12 to 14.50, calves up to 15, lambs 14 to 15.50, with California skins and vealers noted in several quotes.
In New York on May 24 Cuban sellers kept prices firm just under the 24 cent level. Fresh demand, aided by favorable weather, raises questions whether higher consumption will offset large quotas. Readings show fluctuations within a small range as the market weighs supply and demand signals.
Jessup and Antrim prepare for spring demand at 713 N Illinois St with overhauled equipment. A. W. Antrim notes warmer weather boosts sales after a cold season. The firm, maker since 1897, now supplies 2000 gallons daily with nine mixers and velvet brick ice cream.
American Paper Stock Company reports increased paper handling due to house cleaning yet overall demand lags amid sluggish general business. J M Gospodareck notes 700 to 1000 tons monthly, collects sorts bales ships to mills in Indiana and nearby states. H M Mueller manages the W Market Street office.
Poster orders flood the Booth studio as the annual Speedway race approaches. B Boaz Jr. reports business is strong with overtime to meet requests for signs and ads. He designed this year’s race program cover and interior layout, marking his eighth year handling Speedway branding.
H J Zimmer, a truss expert since 1890, warns that fitting trusses needs skilled work and thorough investigation of dealers. He emphasizes personal service and notes Zimmer offers invalid chairs, surgical instruments, abdominal supports, elastic stockings, and sickroom supplies.
In Larned Pawnee County May 21 a hen owned by Will Thompson marched into the pantry and laid an egg in an empty egg case, a curious step forward in domestic poultry lore.
The article notes a shift from elaborate sign painters to modern designers with refined color sense. Boaz, in business twelve years, is among the best known sign men. His slogan is Service Worth Crowing Over and his trade-mark features a crowing rooster.
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