Society Women Gambling on London Stock Exchange
The piece argues that many aristocratic and society women in London gamble on the stock market, aided by promoters and brokers. It notes big personal profits, lavish lifestyles, and widespread tips, with many women becoming runners or investors while risking bans from the exchange and family ruin. It cites actresses and typists turning to finance, including a Paris example, and warns of carefree losses and moral scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stock Exchange
Indies
Paris
Finncives
Nestra Reader
New York
Miss O'Bryan
Colorado
Fianan Arcvs
Sophie Beck
Frozen Meat Prices in London Market Report March 9
London market report lists frozen meats with bid prices in pence per pound. Beef from New Zealand and River Plate shows ranges from 18d to 82d per pound, with ox forequarters at 26d and hindquarters at 82d. North Island mutton and medium heavy cuts around 54d and 4 11-16d. Canterbury lemming brands noted as unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
North Island
Lemb
Canterbury
New Zealand
River Plate
Wool Sales Report From Lonpox Auction
Wool sales at Lonpox on March 24 were animated and prices held. Prices realized for fleece: Petane 133d Paketoi 123d Moawhango 113d. The catalogue lists 137,691 bales with 192,559 bales sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpox
The Wheat Market in London and South Australian Cargoes
London reported wheat trading on March 24 with Victorian wheat for January shipment at 30 shillings per quarter. A South Australian cargo sold at 1 shilling per quarter, indicating price activity in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Frozen Meat and Wool Prices in London Report
The High Commissioner reports from London on March 23 to March 24 noting weaker mutton demand but rising supplies with scarce prime quality. Canterbury mutton at 4d per lb, North Island brands at 43d. Lamb prices dull with Canterbury at 5d and others around 3 3/4d per lb. Wool Bradford tops quoted at various rates for different grade crossbreds and merinos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wembington
Department of Industries and Commerce
London
Canterbury
North Island
Bradford
Dr Morse Indian Root Pills Promoted For Digestive Distress
An advertisement touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a preventive and remedy for biliousness indigestion and related ailments. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Watson of Port Chalmsre noting relief from headaches dropsy and fatigue after use. The copy reinforces the pills as vegetable reliable and beneficial for all household members and lists various ailments claimed to be treated.
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Dr. Morse
Mra Watson
Constitutiorali
Port Chalmare
Ealing
Soriend
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NEW Zealand Shipping Company
Royal Mail
Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Rimut
Wellington
Bio
Friedlander Bhos
Lee
Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., Ltd
Bot
Af Monte Video
Yoneriife
Karamea Sonic
Athe
Cori
The
Holmea
Keampeon
Burton
Monay
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ip
Wicoll Bros
Islington Fertilizers
Islington Po
Islington
Lightland
Islington G
Islington M
Wetland
Pega Ph
Johnson Vzznis
Johnson
Colombo Street
Christchurch
E. Reece & Son
Canterbury & Tents
Alto
Cashel Street
Preas
Ashburton
D. Thomas
Manchester Bros
Arninghams and CO
Zealandia
Aealandia
Omiral Blue
Ballantynes
Ummes
Prom Prmgus Feashica Gentres
Tros
Kilworth
Manchester
Tancred Street
Asnzurcon
Yystan
Gooc
Tivan Windmills
Tuearance Co
Allas
Embelser
Pirtere-Framer
Esst Street
PRICE
N.Z
Orea
Johnston & Barnes
Featherston Street
Hibster
Hereford Street
Sande Anu Pt d
Kirkpearnien & Oo
Nelson
Bonnsea
Koz'e Costa
Strathmore Hospital
Ferry Road
Chigtehureh
Staincuse
Ronmingtons
Newman’s
Somerset Uotal
Ashburt
Lerite Ld Che
Telaphone No. 40
FT Ethven
Propiicias
Nsurang
Sterling
Ceylon
India
J. M. Glente
Tasoren
Aguuorton
Fiorese Clippad and
Brokauin
I. M. Olenie
Robert 4 Gon
Kerr Breog Ashburton
Gemaine BA
Epo
High Street
Bank of New Zealand
Christeurch
Jones
Jewellery
Greenstons Morchante
KEEWS
Tekren
King Keen
Kozie
Ayeuta—Maancheater Bros
Ry EB McIntyre
Alfred Ondaillo
Donedin and
Attburton
Boots
Wm. Wilson & Sons
Abchurch Lane
Die Bens Mustard
McIntyre
Alfred Qadaille
Dunedin
Serge Oent
Beauty
Cormerueal
Wool Sales
Morse
Isa Gd
Craigurip & Herpywan
Wiogletta
Barrett
TRE Hall
East Street
Cermanent Building
AMD Wvestment Society
Gslion
Albert Roberts
Yn Ere
Niger
Men's
Fox's
Macintosh
N.Z. Clothing Factory
Star Brand
Groovers
Zaunders
Duttea
Timaru
Ghristghurgh
Christchwreh
H. Matson
CoSiding
Addington
John Mint and Co
D. ‘Thomas
S. Stock
William J. Moore
General Draper & Outemter
Somerset Buildings
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