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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1950
Page
8
New York June 9 Blue chip stocks rose to fresh highs led by automobile steel and rail issues with gains around 3 points. Trading volume reached 2,130,000 shares as the Associated Press average edged up 0.6 to 80.1, its highest since June 1946. Rail outpaced industrials while utilities lagged. 1,158 issues traded with 557 advancers and 318 decliners.
On a slow trading day at the Chicago board, July soybean futures rose 3 cents after late buying. Wheat and corn showed minimal moves as markets awaited a government crop report. rye and oats fared slightly better or worse, while nearby soybean prices ended higher in a dull session.
Curb close shows mixed trading with numerous listings across sectors. Notable entries include Alum GoetAmer 89% and Humble Oil 89% with various percentages for energy, automotive, and technology firms.
Spokane market quotes show First Bank at 22.25 bid 22.75 asked, Northwest Banco 32.25 bid 32.75 asked, Mont Power at 6 bid with 115 117 asks, and North Butte Mining 55 bid 65 asks.
The Associated Press reports on brisk activity on the New York Stock Exchange on June 9 as market action and notable trades are summarized for investors and readers.
Classifieds advertise wanted items and services with line rates. A district court notice sets June 23 1950 for proving the will of Laura A. Boucher and hearing Alf Kremer’s request for Letters of Administration in Silver Bow County Montana.
Boston reports steady wool arrivals from domestic markets with stronger values in fleeces. Dealers push spot turnover while mills show urgent needs for early months ahead and raw material demand supports a rising price trend across wool types.
USDA cattle slaughter classes mostly steady with steers at 26.50 to 29, heifers 25 to 26, cows 19 to 21, bulls 22 to 23. Hog market weak with 190 to 240 lb butchers 19.75 to 20.15, 240 to 270 18.75 to 19.85, 270 to 300 17.75 to 19, sows largely steady to 25c lower, many unsold. Sheep slaughterables unchanged with 800 head listed.
Minneapolis grain market report shows Friday wheat receipts 137, year age 312 with trading basis unchanged. Cash prices for No 1 dark northern and No 1 northern range from 2.31 to 2.34 per bushel with various premiums for protein and variety. Corn, oats, barley, rye, flax, and soybeans prices listed with to arrive and bid figures.
Chicago on June 9 USDA potato arrivals total 188 on track 276 with 0.8 shipments 1 345 and supplies moderate. Demand strong for whites at lower prices, market slightly weaker. reds steady on best stock. Ari son Bliss Triumphs $3.40 California long whites $343.40 Pontiacs $3.35 3.55 Red Pontiacs $3.40.
Minneapolis reports flour in 100-lb cotton sacks steady to higher with Family patents at 6.90 and standard patents at 5.85. Shipments reach 57 660. Standard bran up 50 cents to 46, middlings 1 higher to 52.50, Red Dog up 1 to 58.00.
Butter remains steady with 1,279,365 receipts. Eggs are unsettled with 24,315 receipts. wholesale prices unchanged except U S extra minimum 70 per cent A at 34 per dozen and U S standards at 26 29 cents.
Spokane market report lists cattle salable 50 calves and 10 nominal. hogs 25 not enough to test. sheep 10 nominal. USDA update notes limited consignments across categories.
Senator Taylor of Idaho announced he will run for a second six year term. In the same report, Idaho's other Senate seat will be filled for the remaining four years of the late Bert H. Miller’s term, with Senator Dworshak a candidate for that post after serving about a year of his appointed term.
Oliver Booth constructed the first ice yacht in Poughkeepsie New York in 1790 marking an early achievement in ice craft and vehicle design.
USDA cattle and hog prices listed with salable totals for calves steers heifers cows and bulls. Slaughter cattle and hogs show varied demand with steady to weak trends and prices ranging from mid teens to around $30 for beef cuts. Sheep and lamb values noted with weak slaughter lamb demand and multiple weight classes.
A historical price table lists bids and asks for various minerals and metals across multiple entities. Prices are shown in pounds per unit with columns for Bid and Asked values, including items such as Naildriver, Clay Sil, Plumbic, SilK, and Tint varieties, along with several company or region labels like Cardiff, Colo Con, Eur Mns, and Keystone.
Market report from New York shows bond activity with C&O 4s 96E trading near 100% and Great Northern 2s at 61 95. Tex Corp 3s 1965 offered at 300%.
In New York on Friday wool futures and tops fell as traders hedged and took profits. Estimated sales reached 375,000 pounds for tops and 186,000 pounds for futures with October 152.0 and December 148.5 bids for futures. Certificated wool spot and tops quoted around 157.5 and 199.0 nominal respectively.
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