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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
8
Pittsburgh oil operators and producers reacted as the Purchasing Agency posted a 2 cent to 2.17 dollar advance for crude and grades, signaling optimism after a prolonged winter lull. Production in several districts rose with new wells brought online and several fields showing strong early results despite scattered barren tests.
Chicago reports show foreigners as active buyers lifting grain prices. Wheat futures rose across months with May and July positions advancing, while other grains followed the upward trend on renewed demand and political expectations.
The market opened with the Pittsburgh Jerome Copper issue debuting as the main attraction. The price was actively cold at 146 dollars and 1.40 a share, closing nearby. Marc Shasta and Rose Mining also traded, but overall activity was narrow with little variation in volume and price movement.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Pelagius market factors and presidential messaging to Congress. References President, Priens, and AL NeL Alia with garbled phrases about percentages, mob activity, and jail meetings. No coherent news event identifiable.
Public notice of a trustees sale by virtue of authority in Marton County West Virginia. The property, Lot No 4 in Block No fourth Plat 4c of Monnizaheia subdivisions Addic tion to Front City Park Avenue, with a two story frame dwelling, is to be sold for payment of debts. Sale set for Saturday December 3, 1916 at 2 PM at the court house door. Conveyed to T Wadworth by Geoven Huntray and wife May 20 1914 and recorded Bowie No 197 page 182. Cash in hand. Witnessed November 27, 1916. MAW OGden. Trina. Aaa
A fragmented report describes a peculiar cough remedy involving various ingredients and several overlapping names. It references products or preparations tied to locations and individuals, noting unusual claims and uncertain efficacy.
A pending report notes a surge in new high reco bonds with 28 percent and 19 percent figures, alongside a 1,500 cash consideration. The fragment references 445 West Elec and 5489 un 152 eas without complete context.
Court notices report marriage license for Fred Shaver and Goldie Hale. Several deed filings show land transfers: George Bucy and others to Greater Palment Investment Co for parcels totaling multiple acres. various parcels in Mannington district and Calondisteier valued up to 4200. Names include Kay C. Burrows and Martha Stanley among others. the dollar amounts vary, with several properties unspecified.
In Mannington the Detmar Ci Co struck oil at Hays No 27 with a flow rate around thirty barrels per hour. Pred Bartlett’s No 4 Batson due sand today. several other wells expected this week likely increasing regional production. Community notices include obituaries and local events as residents recover from winter and prepare for Christmas activities.
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