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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1898

Page

8

Markets Show Mixed Strength as Traders Pocket Profits

The day's action centered on New York Central with rumors of a Lake Shore and Central merger and Vanderbilt-related consolidations. Inside buying supported gains then profits were booked amid heavy trading. total sales reached 500,000 shares with broad participation in speculative favorites and sharp moves in New York transit stocks.

New York New York Central Lake Shore Vanderbilt New York Transit William Linn Allen CO Mears Building Footne Foe

Philadelphia Provision Market Report

Philadelphia provision market prices show wheat and corn firm with nominal shifts for January through April contracts. Prices for potatoes, butter, poultry, and cheese vary by grade and product with limited changes reflected in the midweek session.

Philadelphia Philadelpha Jon Hirm Pennsylvania Keene

Wheat and corn shipments from Saltc to Sao markets

The record lists barley garbled terms and figures for wheat and corn in 2800 barrels and 1900 sacks of wheat 10000 bushels? 7000 bushels corn and 199000 bushels total. Shipments show wheat 0 bushels and corn 3000 bushels, oats 5000 bushels.

Sao Wipte

New York Market Notes on Grains Metals and Oils

New York markets report mixed activity with gains in copper and grain futures while oats and butter hold firm. Oil options opened steady amid bullish abroad news. corn and wheat show cautious strength as winter patents and various grades move on futures and spot quotes.

New York Forthern Duluth Manitoba Salbe Elgins Daiyo State Penngeylvania Elty Mic

Wheat bulls drive Chicago market into strength

In Chicago today the wheat market rose as short covering and new demand pushed January to 1.05 and May higher. Reports of Hausana becoming an importer and a strong outside market aided gains while corn and oats also advanced. Cash quotations list several grain prices and ample receipts and shipments were noted for flour and grains.

Chicago Leiter Shorta Joly Hausana Qeeweh Timothy Seal HsPgadsi van Oc

East Buffalo cattle market steady with strong hog trade

Cattle movement remains steady to firm in East Buffalo New York on January 27 with hogs fairly active. Yorkers and hogs range from good to choice with notable prices. sheep and lambs hold steady to firm with lambs commanding choice to extra and other classifications showing modest gains.

East Buffalo N. Y

East Liberty Cattle Market Report

East Liberty Pa. cattle market steady to higher with prime cattle at .8504.0 percent, common at 2.75, bulls and cows around $3.70. Hogs active with Yorkers and mediums about 4.05 to 4.10, heavy hogs near 4.00. Sheep firm to choice 4.70 to 4.90, veal calves around 7.00.

East Liberty

Cattle and Hogs Trade at Weak North Side Market

Chicago market notes show slow cattle demand with weak prices around 4.05 to 4.10. Stockers, feeders traded lightly. Lambs mixed from poor to prime. hogs and sheep volumes listed at 20 000 head cattle 26 000 hogs and 2.40 per head for sheep.

Chicago

Live Stock Prices Reported in New York Market

New York live stock reports show calves quiet and steady with and without cows, hogs firm at 4.40 to 4.50 per hundredweight, and cattle slow and steady with mild gains variously noted. Reeves-No tradinn appears in the dated item.

New York Reeves Vouls Gassi Shen

City fuel sales and credit balances report

Credit balances and fuel sales figures for O City on January 4 show 200 barrels cash at 671 and 3,000 at 8714, with 67 percent bid closure for dish and regular delivery. Shipments and ILO barrels include 1,792 barrels in total.

O City

Bank Promises Liberal Accommodations on Balances

Special attention given to business and personal accounts. Liberal accommodations extended according to balances and responsibility. Three percent interest allowed on interest deposits. The bank vault is protected by Holmes Electric Protective System.

Holmes

Local textile sale promotes ginghams and dress fabrics

Five hundred yards of apron ginghams offered as a special at 3 cents per yard, normally 6 cents, never below 5 cents. Three hundred yards of dress ginghams in new spring colors at 8 cents per yard, special.

Friday Bargain Day for All Wool Dress Goods

A fragmented sale ad lists various fabric deals including all wool serge at 29¢, black figured dress goods at 65¢, half wool jacquard at 18¢, wool dress goods in one lot at 30¢, silk and wool plaids, and other discounted yardage. Multiple lots offer choice of pieces and weights with prices ranging from 5¢ to $1.25.

Iolne Winenere Ares Prana

Special sale on silks and satins at discounted prices

All of our 75c and 5c and goc fancy silks. Choice of any 49c All of our 1.25 fancy silks in one lot. Choice of any 76c Ten pieces black brocaded silks 59c grade Special goes now at 366 Special sale of our regular brocaded silks and satins 79c

Speial Noa Peace

Cloakings on Sale With Various Price Points

An advertisement offers cloaking garments and Astrakhans sets in multiple price tiers. Items include cloaks in black and color options priced at 1.49 to 3.25 dollars, with a single lot available for choice.

Textile remnants and fabrics auctioned in bulk sale

A catalog of various fabrics offered at nominal grades and special prices. Items include checked muslin for aprons, bleached muslin, brown sheet ing, feather ticking, satin striped lawn, India linen, shirt cambrics, checks and cheviots, and remnants of cotton crepe and linen bleached crash. Prices range from 2 to 40 cents per yard, with multiple lots labeled Special.

Everheae

Linen Towels Offered at Bulk Discount

A store advertises five hundred dozen pure linen towels at 15 cents each, with a special bundle of three towels for 25 cents. The offer emphasizes substantial savings for bulk buyers and highlights the quality of linen.

Flannel Sale Notices From Local Dry Goods Shop

A fragment lists several flannel lots with reduced prices including 45 and sec lines. It mentions Eiderdown flannels, all wool Honesdale flannel, 27 inch outing and white outing flannel with marked cents and specials.

Srimcey Roc

Blankets Offered In Various Weights and Prices

Fifty pairs of gray or white cotton blankets at 75 cents per pair, special. Seventy-five pairs of extra heavy grey blankets weigh six pounds each, regular price $1.23, special. Fifty pairs of extra fine all wool blankets grade K-4 priced at $5.98, special. Bagg

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Weeklong Upholstery Bargains on Goods and Fabrics

Frugal shoppers glimpse a listing of reduced upholstery items including Sham Holders for 7 cents and carpet sweepers for 1.98 dollars. The sale highlights Teasels, Kur Rugs, Baby Carriage Robes, Rope Portiers, and Swiss fabrics with discounts noted for Friday.

Comforts on sale with diverse price options

An ad lists several comfort items with prices from 75 cents to 2.25 dollars. It mentions special offers and emphasizes quality fabrics such as French sateen and fine white cotton.

Theketaeans Ceres Deiow

Notions and Sewing Goods Price List Highlight

A fragmented price list shows notions including rub ber combs at 10 cents per unit for 1 000 gross quantities and curling irons priced around six cents each. Garter elastic in multiple colors lists at fifty cents per dozen and best hooks and eyes with a hump at forty six cents per dozen. Velveteen binding yards offered at around six cents with a special five cent price noted.

Ladies Muslin Underwear and Gowns Description

Catalog describes items including ladies drawers of extra fine muslin hemstitched with tucks and embroidery, corset covers of fine cambric with V neck and embroidery, and gowns trimmed with embroidery. Notes appear garbled with obscured prices and quality terms.

Millinery Clearance Prices Cut Deep on Children's Hats

Departmentwide disposal of millinery goods. sharp price cuts on children's hats with flowers ribbons and feathers. Regular values from 1.25 down to 10 49 29 and 15 cents on various trims and felts plus special offers on ostrich plumes ribbons and Tam o Shanter styles.

Dniene Vanes

Ladies' Jackets and Capes Sale Prices Listed

Black jackets and capes in smooth and rough goods priced six to ten dollars, reduced. Cheviot capes trimmed with fur or braid, originally two dollars, reduced to ninety six cents. All wool boucle capes with empire back and braid trim, originally seven dollars, cut to ninety six cents.

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