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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1889

Page

3

New Potatoes Plenty Tomatoes Cucumbers Bearce Firm

Midsummer dullness in fish and flowers as home gardens peak yet farmers report scarce home grown produce. Prices rise for tomatoes cucumbers and related vegetables while new potatoes come in freely. Butter remains steady poultry scarce. Prices for meats dairy and fruit listed by Diamond Markets show general stiffness with seasonal blight noted in the district.

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Live Stock Markets Report from Fray July 36 1380

Cattle receipts 500 head with no New York shipments. hog receipts 0 head, shipments 1,400 head, market brisk with light workers and Philadelphia hogs around 85, heavy hogs 704 BC. cattle futures steady as 1,000 head next to 600 head market firm with prices noted.

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Cattle and hog markets mixed with steady to weak tones

Telegraph cattle and hog receipts across New York and Chicago show mixed demand. Good cattle remain in steady demand while common stock is dull. Texas Colorado steers fetch strong prices, native and mixed cattle vary by market with weak to steady futures and high shipment volumes. Hogs steady with moderate trade. sheep receipts lower with limited activity.

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Wool Market in Boston Shows Weak Week Sales

Boston wool market remained quiet with weekly sales totaling 2.44 million pounds. Prices steady but any selling pressures risk lower values. Pennsylvania and New York fleeces in moderate demand with mixed lot prices. Delaine and combing wools traded in small lots at modest rates. western wools from Territory Texas California fetched scoured prices around 40 to 43 cents.

Boston Hiv Pennsylvania Mi Floeors Combis Delaine Michigan Territory Texas California

Nervy Chicago wheat market shows dips and rallies on weather

Chicago wheat prices swung as a major buyer held Dec at 7 9 3 4 a day, with July and other months sliding on large arrivals and later firming near session close. Cash markets showed quiet to steady activity with flour and corn steady, oats uneven, and substantial shipments influencing prices across cities including Philadelphia Milwaukee and Baltimore.

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Copper ball heavy takes quiet stand

A fragmented report notes a heavy copper ball described as taking a quiet, steady stance. The readable text hints at a dramatic or symbolic moment surrounding the object and its perceived weight.

St Louis Receipts 29115 Pounds Market Wool Firm

Market report notes New York wool market firm and quiet with receipts at St Louis totaling 29 115 pounds. Prices lack strong movement as buyers stay cautious and sellers hold lines.

St. Louis New York

Bursting Pittsburg Growth Sparks 2 Million Population Claim

The article notes a $100,000 Bayne sale near Fort Wayne rail line and reveals Arthur Kennedy as purchaser in a syndicate predicting rapid land value rise. Real estate experts insist room remains near Pittsburg for two million, with new boulevard California avenue and transit plans boosting speculation.

Bayne Fort Warne Arthur Kennedy California Avenue Pittsburg Fort Wayne

Bracing Up Stocks Point to General Rally

Local stocks show stronger front as demand heats up across favorites. Philadelphia Gas Trust trades at 87 amid steady interest. Electric opens near 50 with bid, while buyers push for scarce issues. Central, Pittsburg activity wanes with limited sales and uneven demand.

Philadelphia Gas Trust Chartiers Central Pittsburg Anne Oo Pean Pitts The Central Traction Company Atrog46

Monetary Market Report Shows Steady Rates and Solid Demand

The local money market closed mid summer with solid business, fair borrowing, good deposits, and liberal checking. Interest held at 6 1 4 percent, small notes scarce, and a strong demand observed in recent days. Clearinghouse figures show substantial activity with balanced international quotations and steady bond markets across major cities.

Aker New York Prime Ecenatie Exchange

Oil Market Movements and Drilling Updates at Old Exchange

Traders noted a stronger mood on the Old Exchange with prices hovering above a dollar though no break occurred. August deliveries loom as potential bearish pressure while activity remained brisk on small lots. Wells such as Acheson and Clark near completion promise extended southern territory. several gushers reported, with Mohawk prospects seen as a possible failure.

Piresae Acheson Mark Acheson Washington County Conkie Aortas Mitchell Linton Gushers Harding No. 2 Harding No. 1 Butise

Market Report Summary From July Exchange Snapshot

Records show July market figures with prices around one dollar for various items. Notable data include wholesale levels, highest and lowest bids, and trade volumes in barrels and related goods. The fragmentary notes mention sales at one dollar ranges and several unclear totals, reflecting a volatile trading day.

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Real Estate Boom Drives Swissdale Lot Sales and Mortgages

Samuel W. Black & Co. reports six Swissdale place parcels in Swissvale sold to a prominent businessman for 60. The buyer plans a fine residence on a 310 foot Columbia avenue frontage extending from Union to Westmoreland. Blair estate lot 150 on Almeda street also sold for 400. James W. Drape & Co. moved two Wilkinsburg lots for 1,080 each and other eastern area deals. They arranged several mortgages at 6 percent across McKeesport, Olio, and the suburbs, with activity in the East End as well.

Samuel W. Black & Co Fourth Avenue Swissdale Place Swissvale Columbia Avenue Union Street Westmoreland Avenue Blair Estate Almeda Street Twenty-third Ward James W. Drape & Co South Street Wilkinsburg Orchard Plan Homewood Station East End Suburbs McKeesport Olio

Rough Day on New York Stock Exchange Sluggish Trade

A dull session on the New York Stock Exchange July 2 yielded limited dealings with gains and losses nearly balanced. London and Chicago showed bullish interest in American stocks while Reading's moves to fund terminals pressured bids, and late trading saw a broad market decline.

New York Stock Exchange Denver Texas Fort Worth London Chicago Missouri Northwestern Columbus Cinch St Louis Moyenne St Paul Union Pacific New England Atcheson Phia Nylow Lackawanna New York Stock Exchange Whitney & Step Pittsburg Fourth Avenue

Domestic Markets Report from Pittsnine State Farpar 1882

Prices for farm produce show scarce berries and eggs with firm dairy imports. Potatoes fall, trade active but oversupply favors buyers. various fruits, canned goods, and meats listed with detailed prices for Burren Creamery Elgin and other commodities.

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Grain and Flour Exchange Market Report

The Grain and Flour Exchange shows a dull market with little activity. Prices for corn are 4 1/2 dollars per car, receipts include 20 cars of various grains from multiple lines, with oats hay and rye prices noted and mixed futures for No 2 white and other grades.

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