Stock prices opened firm and developed additional strength during the final hour, though the market was somewhat irregular on a light volume. The late rally followed the rise in wheat which moved up from 1% to 1%. However, financial interest was centered on the fluctuations in the silver markets, as a result of the Senate abolishing foreign silver purchases and increasing the domestic silver price. Curb stocks were held narrowly around the previous closing levels, while the bond market present an irregular appearance.
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