Features of Trade Behind Orders in Pittsburg Hardware
The dispatch reports Pittsburg’s large shoe upper factory and 100 workers led by women, producing 1000 pairs weekly, with 75 women in uppers and 75 more in related work. It notes persistent delays behind orders, and describes broader hardware trade trends, tight margins, and robust year-end demand for harvesting gear and wire goods amid financial stringency.
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Market turmoil as wheat steadies while corn falls
The Chicago wheat market shows tentative steadiness amid a sharp drawdown in wheat on passage and widespread weakness in corn. Prices swing with locals and sporadic trading. cash corn remains slow and prices drift lower with December and May spreads narrowing.
Wool market reports mixed by region in early December
Philadelphia market notes fair demand for domestic fleece with mixed sales figures. Ohio Pennsylvania fleeces sold at specific high and low rates, Michigan and delaine grades offered and held, washed combing wools priced, territory wools steady, and Texas California Oregon wools firm yet quiet. Foreign wools firmer and unchanged.
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Coffee option prices show mixed activity in New York
In New York on December 2, quotes for coffee options opened with minor shifts of up to six cents, then steadied. December 17.45 to 17.50, January 16.00, February 16.20, March 17.40, May 15.6, June 16.0, July 14.0. Market described as quiet and dim with fair cargoes and light liquidity.
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Dry goods market sees steady demand and prices
New York reports a stable dry goods market with restrained demand and ample supplies. Trading is orderly, deliveries on account remain steady, and prices show a quiet, even tone across key lines.
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Price of Bar Silver Reported in Telegram
New York December 23 bar silver prices were quoted with London at 47 3/4 pence per ounce and New York at 101 dollars per ounce according to the telegram sent to the dispatch.
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Metal Market Report Notes Mixed Copper and Tin Activity
New York market summaries show pig iron nominal and copper in December at 1476 with seal unchanged. Tin shows increased activity amid decline, with prices around $2005, while domeshc values hold steady.
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Flexible curry comb aids gentle horse grooming
A new leather backed curry comb with coppered wire teeth offers gentle cleaning, reducing irritation and aims to replace two brushes. It claims to combine soft rubber points with durable teeth, improving rider patience and animal comfort. Mellin's Food recommended when mother’s milk is unavailable for nursing. Great fur cape sale advertised by Rosenbaum & Co. with prices from three dollars up.
Pittsburg Real Estate Boom Draws Inquiries from Several Cities
The Dispatch notes a surge of interest from Cincinnati, Louisville, Wheeling, Cleveland and New York in Pittsburg stores and dwellings. It highlights Sewickley Valley as a commuter haven with rapid builder activity, luxury homes, and new leases while detailing recent transactions, bank closures, and upcoming developments.
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Home Securities Standoff as Trading Halts Post Holiday
Trading on a holiday basis saw stock activity drop to zero with a standoff between buyers and sellers. No urgency to trade, figures on the floor nearly match prior levels, and only small fractions of concessions were made. Analysts expect orders to rise after holidays, lifting values from the rut as financial tension eases.
Money Market Shows Bank Surplus and Easy Rates
Local bankers report easier money conditions with a strong bank surplus and heavy deposits from holiday traffic. Clearings reach 1,503,774.03 and balances 525,706.41 while New York money remains easy at 3 to 5 percent. Bond quotes and city clearings vary across Memphis Chicago New Orleans and Philadelphia with stable money rates and par exchange.
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Oil market summary from Bradford and New York notes
One oil sale of 1000 barrels occurred yesterday at 6 c. with bids rising to 69 1/2 c. The market shows dull activity with mixed quotations and several regional figures including National Transit Certificates and Lima oil, total sales reaching 33,000 barrels and shipments around 114,891 barrels.
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New York Stocks Struggle With Dull Market on Dec 23
Trading in New York was very dull with afternoon weakness giving way to a partial recovery at the close. Vanderbilt stocks remained the strongest, Lake Shore showed notable strength, while Chicago Gas fell and silver weakened to around 21 1 2. Rail bonds firmed modestly as prices edged higher on a light, cautious session.
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Fresh Trouble Predicted for London Silver Stronger Stock Market
Wall Street gossip from Wat son & Gibson notes looming trouble for London and a stronger silver market. Argentine financial woes and McKinley tariff fallout threaten foreign industry and the broader speculative scene. Lake Shore boosts dividend while market remains narrow and volatile with cautious sentiment. New York Central dividend draws criticism as silver prices swing, impacting global trade and East Asia. The piece lists scattered Boston stocks and mining shares amid unsettled conditions.
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Philadelphia Stocks and Brokers Report
Closing prices for Philadelphia stocks are listed, with brokers Whitney & Stephenson of New York and Philadelphia exchanges noted. The document includes asks, bids, and reference to several firms and stocks such as Lehigh Navigation and Northern Pacific, along with page identifiers and intermittent OCR artifacts.
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Mining Stocks List From New York Dec 3
Mining stocks report from New York on December 3 lists names and prices including Alice 1 percent, Amador 125, Adams Consolidated 170, Hale and Norcross 140, Homestake 600, Horn Silver 275, Mexican 25, Ophir, Ineymouth 100, Sierra Bonanza 140, Standard 100, Union Consolidated.
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Domestic markets update with slow cereals and steady groceries
In Pittsburg on December 23, reports show abundant cold storage eggs and weakened Southern eggs. Nearby stock stays steady as creamery prices rise only modestly after last week’s reaffirmation. Prices for apples, butter, cheese, and poultry stay firm, with large turkey supplies anticipated for Christmas week. notable items include Elgin creamery butter at 32 to 33 cents, Ohio cheese at 10 to 14 cents, and Western stock eggs around 19 to 20 cents per dozen.
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Local Livestock Trade Report East Liberty Stock Yards
Office of the Pittsburgh Dispatch Tuesday December 2 cattle receipts 820 head shipments 200 market strong from yesterday no cattle shipped to New York today hogs receipts 1190 head shipments 1000 market active Philadelphia 37 carcass 300 363 Yorkers 8 40 light Yorkers 8 40 40 pigs one car bars shipped to New York ada sheep receipts 60 head shipments 400 head market very dull at yesterday's prices
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Freight and meat receipts across markets show steady demand
New York and Chicago report mixed cattle, hogs, and sheep arrivals with steady to firm prices for many classes. Beef cattle and hogs hold, while lambs and veal show variable strength. Kansas City and Omaha note steady steers and lower hogs, with modest demand for stockers. Local adds advertise holiday umbrellas and fur capes.
Wholesale Food Prices and Provisions Listing
A dense price list for grain middlings flours and bran, with various weights and prices per ton, barrel, or hundredweight. It also itemizes hogs and pork products, lard and canned goods, sugar cured meats, and sausage with numerous unit prices and package sizes.
How Fish Are Hatched in Paris Aquarium
In Paris an aquarium breeds fish to replenish France’s rivers. California salmon spawn is collected by forcing fish with a wire screen, extracting unfertilized eggs, and impregnating them with a generated fluid. Eggs are then hatched in separate water tanks via the dry method, three to four times weekly from October to November, producing over 200,000 healthy fish for the Seine each year.
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Purity of Water Testing Debate In 19th Century Lab Claims
A discussion on water testing methods criticizes the sugar test as worthless for detecting contamination. It explains that observed black specks arise from fungal spores, not sewage, and notes Franklin showed spores appear in any water exposed to air with phosphates present.
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NEWS OF THE RIVER
The river rose to 11 feet and held steady overnight with a slight fall expected. Coal shipments numbered in the millions were moved downstream while the Hudson will be the Cincinnati packet today. The Andes reported a good trip yesterday and Christmas poultry consignments are planned for today. Monongatela wharf remain dirty from snow hauled in, irritating river interests.
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Novel Sign Uses Electricity To Advertise Trunk Shop
An enterprising trunkmaker installs a brass pedestal and framework atop his storefront, forming a trunk display. A beveled glass trunk inside is lit by electric light at night, creating a striking advertisement. The spiral brass main unit bears a central wire passage and the firm’s name on the base.
Castoria Through Generations Reflects A Mother’s Care
The ad recalls how Castoria accompanied a child from illness to motherhood with the line “When baby was sick we gave her Castoria.” It emphasizes a trusted remedy passed through life stages and generations, highlighting a long standing association with family health.
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Grain Exchange Sales Report Amid Flat Cereal Trade
The Grain Exchange notes no improvement in cereal trade as buyers hold sway and January settlement nears. Receipts show 24 cars with Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway accounting for 18, including wheat oats corn bran bay milling flour. prices listed for wheat corn oats and mixed grains with several old and new classifications.
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