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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1924

Page

2

Fifty Stocks Reach New Peak Prices in Year

The stock market rose for a fourth straight week with heavy profit-taking amid an active rail sector. Fifty stocks, including fifteen minor railroads, hit new yearly highs as St Paul issues led gains on anticipated refinancing. Rock Island and other rails rose, while industrials lagged, and oil shares rebounded on higher gasoline prices.

New York St. Paul St.Paulo Seaboard Air Line Western ‘Pacific Pittsburg West Virginia Chicago & Great Western Rock Island Southern Pacific

Bond Prices Resume Advance Amid French Loan Demand

New York reports bond prices rebounding as over subscription of the 100 million French loan lifts yields and prompts gains across European issues. French city bonds, German 7s, Belgian 61-25 and Serbian 4s rise. St Paul and New Haven railroads show continued strength. Convertible bonds of Wilson, New Haven, Seaboard, and Denver and Rio Grande Western rise, but some convertibles dip after news of interest default on Wilson issues. Cotton cultivation progress noted in Australia with a large area suited to cotton growing compared to the United States.

New York St. Paul New Haven Stock Exchange Seaboard Denver Rio Grande Hnes Wilson and Company

Market News: Curb Stocks Rise on Busy Trading Day

New York reports higher curb market activity with large volume. Oils gain on gasoline and fuel oil price signals. Standard Oil of Ohio up 10, Nebraska up 4, Prairie Oil and Gas down 2. National Tea leads industrials with 10 points to 250. Goodyear climbs near 3 to 221-8 amid refinancing news. Thermoidyne peaks at 13-12, Hazeltine up 1. Utilities rise, American Gas and Electric up nearly 5 to 106 5-8. French government bonds trade at premium early, later at 34 premium.

New York New England Atlantic Seaboard Standard Oil Ohio Nebraska Prairie Oil and Gas National Tea Goodyear Tire and Rubber Thermiodyne Hazeltine American Gas Plectric

Wall Street Briefs Company Reports Mixed Year Results

The company reports net earnings of 2.58 million for the year ending October 31, with per share of 9.73, down from 3.21 million and 12.79 per share year earlier. Gross earnings reach 37.93 million, while assets grow and cash rises to 9.9 million. current assets expand and working capital improves.

Company Inc American Water Works Hlec

US Wealth Compared With Other Nations shows varied per capita wealth

The United States total wealth is estimated around 350 billion dollars with a per capita wealth near 3,132 and a net per person of 2,5 after a 197 debt. Great Britain France and Italy show mixed national wealth and per capita debt. government liability ratios vary, indicating differing financial positions. Coffee futures and exchange rates also shift amid market and international cues.

United States England France Great Britain National Wealth Trust Sieper Radio Ing Denver

North American Company reports big growth in consolidated balance sheet

The North American company shows a strong year ending September 30 1924 with assets rising by 61 038 749 driven by increased property and plant revenue assets and cash holdings while liabilities grew modestly as new stock and bonds funded the expansion. Reserves and surplus climbed to 64 187 801 reflecting extensive reinvestment in properties and improvements.

North American Company North American North America United States

Markets at a Glance New York Stock and Bond Summary

Markets at a Glance reports irregular New York stocks with two Score issues at new highs, bonds higher led by St Paul issues, and French bonds active. Foreign exchanges ease as sterling falls on Egyptian crisis. Commodities show Cotton advancing on trade buying Sugar firm in spot, Coffee weak with Brazilian markets down. Chicago wheat firm with decreased visible supply Corn steady then rallied with wheat, cattle rise while hogs fall amid liberal arrivals.

Broadway New York City St. & Madison Ava New York NEW Orleans Stock Exchange NEW York Stock Exchange N.Y Sugar Exchange Chicago Board OF Trade York St. Paul Chicago

Debenture Notes Redeemable at Par and Convertible

John Weeks of the Maracaibo Dil i tion announces debenture notes will be redeemed at par on February 1. They may be converted into capital stock at one share per $10 par value, with notice due by January 26. The market shows all stock averages at record highs, though industrials and railroads lag their earlier peaks.

John Weeks Maracaibo

French loan oversubscribed as books close abroad

New York November 24 substantial oversubscription of the 100 million French loan led by J D Morgan Co was announced when the books closed 45 minutes after the opening. The issue was admitted to trading on the New York Stock Exchange with bonds at a premium above the 94 offering price. Initial sale included a 5 000 block. Allotments will be announced within a day or two as heavy order flow suggests material reductions from requested allocations.

New York J. D. Morgan & Co New York Stock Exchange Morgan

Final opening plans for Chicago cotton market

Plans were under way for the Chicago Board of Trade to open a new cotton market on Monday. Frank L. Carey, board president, to trade at the opening. visitors from other cities expected. Rules mirror New York and New Orleans exchanges with point of delivery in the Houston Galveston basin. Contract unit 100 bales about 50,000 pounds, prices in cents per pound.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Frank L. Carey Board of Trade Hag New York New Orleans Houston-Galveston Texas P. Arnold New Exchange United States Cotton Futures

Provisions Notice From Chicago Markets

November 4 update shows bellies priced at 13.25 dollars per hundredweight and a card listing 24.49 dollars. The brief item records Chicago market levels and related commodity figures.

Chicago

Atlanta Marietta Road Link Opened to Public

John N Holder chairman of the state highway board announced the hard surfaced round between Atlanta and Marietta is completed and open to the public. The final link between Atlanta and Smyrna was finished by Sam Be Finley Construction Co and approved by state highway engineers. Official acceptance by the state is set for Thursday with ceremonies planned.

John N. Holder State’ Highway Board Atlanta Marietta Smyrna Sam BE. Finley State Highway Department

December notices feature in cotton market analysis

New York November 24 The December notices estimated at about 175000 bales highlighted the cotton market today. Early liquidation gave way to trade buying and reports that notices were being stopped. Prices held steady with December up and spot cotton steady in New York at 24.50 cents.

New York Liverpool Ramora Post & Flagg Notieca New Orleans

Market swings and dividends lift stocks in New York

The New York market showed varied moves with North American and Union Bee and Paper advancing to yearly highs on dividend hikes and strong demand. Oils and copper rallied while several issues fell. profits-taking followed on freight-rate talks and weaker rail activity, with trading calming into the afternoon.

Wheat Market Scores Upticks in Chicago Trading

Chicago November 24. Wheat prices rose with May and July lifting above prior highs as United States visible supply fell for the first time in four months. December and May contracts closed higher while corn and oats varied, with export business strong and overseas factors supporting gains despite profit-taking. Cotton and related markets in New Orleans showed notable tender activity and steady spot prices.

Chicago United States Liverpool Argentina Australia Kent Fenner & Beane New Orleans Enae New York Fenner & Beave Argentine

Cotton Market Sees Strong Overseas and Domestic Demand

New Orleans reports mixed cotton prices with middling around 24 cents and robust receipts exports totaling over four million bales for the season. London and New York show steady to firm futures as demand from mills and exporters supports prices amid higher crude oil and textile news.

New Orleans Aalea Stork Alyehinn Ge Porte Enies Savnonph Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Baltimore New York Boston Houston Neceints Treccipte Porn Toda Recelpta Porta Memphis St. Touls Antes

Quiet Wall Street Amid Mixed Trading On News

The Day in Finance reports a subdued stock market with investors already retreating after last week’s heavy profit taking. Low priced rails like Rock Island and St Paul steadied the declines while oil shares rose on higher gasoline and lubricants prices. North American directors boosted the dividend to 3.40 a share annually. French government bonds sold out, offering high income and drawing market chatter of long term U.S. issues. Southern Pacific and Rock Island earnings and policy notes follow, with caution urged for new purchases amid cross currents.

New York Thurouay Dan Rock Island St. Paul Wall Street Financial Mellon United States Suthern Pacific Broadway Stock Exchange Hayden Flo Southern Pacific

Consolidated Textile debentures offered to stockholders

The Consolidated Textile Company proposes a stockholder record date November 29 and options for new 5 year 6 percent debentures at 500 dollars per issue for 1,200 shares. Invincible Oil reports September month end after depreciation and depletion. New York market notes show call money ease with varied rates and global exchange quotations across major currencies and commodities.

Consolidated Sextile Company Consolidated Textile Company Invincible

U S Grain Exports Show Increase

Washington November 24 Grain exports from the United States last week totaled 9,027,000 bushels up from 8,352,000. Wheat led with 7,544,000 bushels vs 6,100,000, rye 353,000 vs 488,000, corn 138,000 vs 411,000, barley 907,000 vs 1,106,000. Canada grains exported from U S ports were 2,024,000 bushels up from 838,000.

Washington United States Commerce Department

Naval Stores. Savannah November 24

Tarpe Hine Flem reports 7840 receipts 281 shipments and stock 12156. Shipments 3d. Firin aglen 38 Quete B to kK.

Savannah Tarpe Hine Flem

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