The Big Four's Work and the Hide Trade Shift
A late 19th century analysis notes how the Big Four mills and meat packers control West coast hides and calfskins, raising prices through speculation and pressuring Allegheny tanners. It argues the rise in hides will be passed to footwear buyers, with red sole leather remaining largely stable due to foreign competition. Wheat and flour notes warn of dry weather in the corn region, lower grain grades, and possible wheat price movements as London reports slow flour trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
St. Louis
Missouri River
Indian Territory
Kansas
Nebraska
Chicago
Bic
Nately
Aripour
Swift
Morris
Raymond
West
Ducata
New York
Pennsylvania
South America
Pittsberg
Chisne
North Western
London
France
Markets by Wire Chicago Wheat and Corn Open Turbulent
Markets opened weak with panic and wide price spreads as wheat traded unsettled and volatile. Corn felt rains across Kansas easing demand, oats and rye showed declines then rallies, while pork and sugar futures varied with cautious selling and late covers.
Prices and market notes from agricultural trades
Mixed commodity markets report steady activity in sugar butter and pork with Western grains showing firmness. Wheat corn oats rye flax and provisions display varied shifts across St Louis Minneapolis Duluth Toledo and Baltimore with futures and cash prices reflecting demand and supply dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estern Sipam
Salon
Tlerces
Western Dairy
Do Creamery
Baltimore
Western Strong
ST. Louis
Ahaeheee Aly
Orige
Benmabee
Livestock Market Report and Receipts
Office of Prices Tuesday August 12 1890 cattle receipts three head shipments two hundred head market active ten percent higher than yesterday no cattle to New York today total 1400 head shipments none market active hogs seven to New York today receipts 1200 head buyers from of feet ry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritssrr Sniene
New York
Drovers Journal Reports Mixed Cattle and Sheep Market Boosts
The Drovers Journal notes receipts of 16 000 head with 5 000 head shipments and a market that is strong and 5c higher for mixed cattle. Sheep and lambs show slight gains while hogs and calves also move higher with firm dressed beef prices noted in New York and Cincinnati market feeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Drover’ Journal
Orn
Texas
London
Veals
Cincinnati
Butch
Dieadtanioesen
Unclear OCR Text Produces Fragmentary Notice
The readable lines show scattered numbers and place names with no clear event. Mentions of New York, London, and bag prices appear amid garbled words, producing an incomplete, elusive item.
Castoria’s Use Across Life Stages
A nostalgiccknowledgment of Castoria used for babies sick and crying children. The verse notes continue through Miss and motherhood, stating Castoria provided relief and care for children at every stage.
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Castoria
Electricity and finance stir dull markets in 1900s brief
The column notes sluggish speculative markets with rare railroad profit gains and hopeful tariff and labor news. It cites John Thompson of Chase National Bank on silver law aims, praises electricity for lighting and streetcars in small towns, and records real estate activity and mortgage filings in Pittsburgh area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Stocks Eather Quiet Amid Absenteeism in Market
Mr. I M Whitney described the local stock situation noting lethargy due to absenteeism. Only 185 shares traded with Pittsburg Traction Pleasant Valley and Philadelphia Gas leading activity. After call Pleasant Valley and Pipeage moved, total New York turnover was 191 180 shares with several rail and utility issues showing varied demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Whitney
Adot
Pittsburg Traction
Pleasant Valley
Philadelphia Gas
People’s Pipeage
Luster
Boles
Pittsburg
Saat
Paradelphie Gasat
New York
Inclu Atchison
Delaware
Lackawanna and
Richmond Ad An Ane
Et Pani
Union Paic
Monetary Situation A Base Business In Progress With Prospects
A base business shows ongoing activity and solid season trade despite widespread depressing influences across the country. Pittsburg experiences a lesser impact than other regions as the volume of miscellaneous trade remains steady.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg and New York Market Notes Amid Railroad Strikes
Corrected daily for Ton Diteraten by W utTsEr HENSON outlines how Pittsburgh members report East West railroad strike effects limited locally, cash tightness with gold shipments, silver bullion purchases to relieve pressure, and a cautious money market with 6 percent money on call. It notes bank quietness, fall trade demand, and firm commodity prices including bulk mining stocks and drygoods optimism.
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Pittsburg
New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Doman
W utTsEr Henson
Pitwburg
New Yor York
Fourth Avenue
Ohio River boating hampered by low water conditions
The Ohio River again lies too low for boat traffic, delaying runs and shelving inland trade until leaves fall. Notable vessels like the Williams and Coal Valley face low demand, with owners seeking liquidation through sale while upriver packets still show activity. Arrivals include James G. Binnie and Elizabeth. departures list James G. Blaine and Germania among others. Market measurements report Davis Island and lower lock readings.
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Ohio
Davis
Neorly
Joseph HB. Williams
D. Risher
Coal Valley
Williams
Leven
Monongahela
Davis Island
Market Street
Op.m
James G. Binnie
Adam Jacobs
Elizabeth
James G. Blaine
Jacobs
Germania
Brownsville
Morgantown
Geneva
Local oil longs unload. market opens steady then weakens
Local buyers unloaded large lots led by R H Robinson with 30 000 to 40 000 barrels. The market opened at 2 00 and dipped intraday to 244 then rallied late before closing below the opening. New York selling dampened demand with Bradford and Oil City light on purchases. Lima oil traded at 0 40c and Boston clearances reached 20 000 barrels.
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Chicago
Kansas
Baturdar
R. H. Robinson
New York
Bradford
Lima
Boston
Boléc
Barele
Petroleum
Eareeay
Eenee Does
Lownst, Soc
Een
Total Iebont Ge
Active Market on New York Stocks as Trading Surges
The forenoon saw brisk market activity with strong gains across multiple issues, followed by a lull as demand cooled. Analysts cited silver, crop prices, and a London market buoyancy as factors, while traders anticipated Treasury purchases and easing money rates to sustain the rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bears
New York Central
Reponey
Secretary of the Treasury
London
Thuying
Treasery
Ray Soymer
Tennessee
Oregon
St. Louia
Lake Shore
Burlington
Colorado
Rock Island
Missouri Pacific
Wabash
Northwestern
Northern Pacific
New Eland
Chicago Gas
Erie
Keeling
Lake Erie
The
Post
Shipping and steamboat notes from the river trade
The report covers steamboat schedules and trips to Morgantown Pittsburg Louisville and New York with captains Brown Enony Reese Henderson and others. It notes PiePmosa tel scenery trip Mayflower voyage and dredging work near McKeesport plus plans for an electric streetcar line in Memphis. Mellin s Food is recommended for invalid diets.
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Adam Jacobse
Louisville
Pittsburg
James G. Hlaine
Morgantown
Brownsville
Chartiers Packet Company
Sim Brown
New York
Pittsburg, and When Last Heard From Was At Louisvillenoute From St. Louis
Sons of Americs
Sam Enony
Jim Reese
Memphis
East Liverpool
Western
McKees
J. A. Henderson
Bleson Alex
Stephen Thomas
Cincinnati Packet Line
Great Lakes
Cleveland
Detroit
fat-in-Bay
Mellin
Testimonial for Health Remedy Claims Complete Cure
For over eight years I suffered severe pains and debility including chest pain dyspepsia constipation and liver trouble. After using Dan ners Genuine Essence of Health I am restored to health and size. Mrs Wa. Garp Sint te ae West End 8 Picta For s sale by druggists and the Genuine Company 242 Federal street Alle-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa. Garp Sint
West End
Drngeitie
Gene Iol Company
Federal Street
Alle
Market report notes mixed fruit quality and steady prices
Domestic markets show fruit and vegetable quality below high standards with prices firm for creamery butter and cheese. Eggs and poultry soft while grapes, beans, and potatoes remain abundant. overall stocks are ample and outside quotations hold for high grade stock.
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Ochoiga
Elgin
New York
Chicago
Jersey
Ohio
Wai
York
California
Grain Exchange Receipts Show Steady Prices Amid Mixed Supplies
Receipts listed by railroad lines include oats, middlings, bran and flour across many carloads. Prices for various grains are reported on track, with oats slightly higher and visible wheat supply increasing for the new crop while corn oats and barley decline. Rye shows growth in supply. premiums remain steady overall.
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Lo Erain
Minneapolis
Duluth
Grain Exchange
Lear
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Western
Baltimore and Ohio
Ryo
Pennsylvania
Fragmented Meat and Feed Terms From OCR List
A garbled OCR fragment lists various hay grades, feed items, meats, and prices. The text names prairie hay, clover, shoat and rye, dried beef and bacon, pork products, tins, pails, and miscellaneous farm goods in a jumbled catalog style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setoum
P Feet
Halima
Toigo
Six blocks at Dayton destroyed by fire in Washington state
Late news briefs report six large blocks in Dayton Washington burned. Other items include a wrecked schooner in the Gulf of California with two fatalities, Erie Road acquiring Chicago and Atlantic, deaths of missionaries in Sierra Leone, and several legal and political notes from across the country.
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Dayton
Wash
Southote
Pola Oe
Supreme Court of the State
Gulf of California
Healey Venteet
Cork
Indianapolis
Erie Road
Chicago
Atlantic
Warren J. Harris
Frank Gates
Sierra Leone
Africa
John Long
Boston
Council Bluffs
N. J. Bachelder
New Hampshire
Custom House
John W. Corning
Avery Catlin
Campbell to Represent Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Road
Commercial agent William Sproul of the Chicago and Alton road plans a September visit to Philadelphia and Rochester to finalize dealings with the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg line. He will be succeeded by W S Campbell, current contracting agent for the two lines.
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W. 8. Campbell
Buffalo, Rochester and
Pittsburg
William Sproul
Chicago and Alton Road
Philadelphia
Rochester
W.S. Campbell
Cure for dreadful disease with Cuticura remedies
I suffered a five year battle with a severe skin disease spreading across my face and body. After using six bottles of Cuticura Resolvent, one box of Cuticura, and Cuticura Soap, my condition greatly improved and my hair and sight returned to normal, as I now proudly recommend these products. Raya Kelly, Rockwell City, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raya Kelly
Rockwell City
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East Liberty
Telegraph
Say
John Thompson
Chase National Bank
United States
Bosloese News and Goosip
L M. Whitney
Mendelssohn
East End
Philadelphia Savings Fund Society
McKelvey
Edgewood
Sevral
Greenaburg
Irwin
McKee & Chambers
Jeannette
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
White
Ica
Andrew Castor
Second Avenue Electric Railway
Allegheny Valley
Haneas
Hamnetts& Meredith
Wilkinsburg
A. J. Pentecost
Anchor Savings Bank
Twentieth Ward
J. M. Montgomery
Reed B. Coyle & Co
Mia
Eleanor & Alston
Watson Place
Tenth Ward
Perrysville Road
Derry Street
Black & Hand
Thomas F. Onin
Eleventh Street
Homestead Borough
Thomas Colligan
Homestead
W. A. Smith
J. Walter Hay
Valley View Place
Nineteenth Ward
Anderson & Boeckman. Limited
Rev. Frank Talmadge
J. M. Porter
Niagara Street
Oakland
Brown & Saint
D. T. McKeag
Brashton Place
Meade Street
Alles & Bailey
E. P. Jones
Joseph Cereluip
Wadsworth Street
Thirteenth Ward
Center
Fifth Avenues
Home Interests
Ohio Valley
Isles
Palladelphis Co
Clealng
Sonal
Udle C
Gert
Bancarthern
Nee Saminicaers
Fey
Den
G. És
G. West
Iano
Ballion Ee Intesh
England
da ‘Aris
Cbicago—Ociearings
Marnele
Oma
Agee Saint Alice
Belle Isie
Bodie
Caledonia B
Crown Point
Koreka Con
Gould and Curry
Hale and Norcross
Homestake
Horn
Iron
Commonwealth
Ontario
Phornix
Arizona
Sierra Nevada
Sutter Crock
Union Con
Lake
Drygoods
Cotton OU
Opey
Newd
Ke & U BC
Gus
Fiat O
Mich
St. P
Pi Aes
Anne Ae Et Col
Hocking
Del
Hudson
Rio Grande
Enon
Weat
Michigan Centra
I. Mopile
Bae
Texas Pacific
Union
Wabneb
Hs Oa
Wareling & L. Oane Imsary
Wheeling & L. E
Kim Stephenson
Bro
Ourth Avenue
Anker
Butta
Pennsrivanis
BaDrenaiocs
Pittsborese
Eiver Intelligence
John M. Oakley Co
Sixth Street
Pi Petroleum Exchange
Rafinoa
Antwerp
Bremen
Aft B. McGrew
Calla
Baller
Danner Medicine Co
Walker
Office of
Garen Corree
Fancy
Rio
Java
Maracaibo
Mocha
Santos
Caracas
la Guiyra
Slopenberry
Choice Rio
Sint
Cassia
Nutm Petroleum
Elaine
Ted
Parity
Maxens
Carolina
Earl
Bere
Muscatels
Valencia
Val Es
Saltan
Darep
Penton
Reston
Binek
Lex
Eureka
Packeia
Califor
Renee Ek
Jorge
Finnan Haddies
Iceland
Baeta
San Salvador
Guatemala
Morrizon
Woolsey
Cutiura
Coricuns
Miss Ehrharodt
Pann Avenue
Emma Ehrhardt
Ick Street
Alrelady
Seagw Geetae
Emma M. Henr L Ehrhardt
Orhardt
An Tl Ehrhardt
R. L. Ehrbardt
Emma Erhardt
Peon Avenue
Pune
Tex
Srecivic Co
Atlanta
Joseph Horne & CO
St. Gall
Taitt du Norda
Chalon Clotha
Bach Saersuckera
Imperial
Heather
Andrew Papenbach
Srokreers— Financial
Wurrtney & Stephenson
John M. Oakley & CO
Brooks
ST. Pitwburg
Medical
Penn
Monsonra
Dr. Whittier
Whittier
Penn Avenue
Pitubur
Sou
Diamond
By Jose Kapb-M
Narrous Amd
F. c. Fowler
Moodus
Omar
Sorke
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