Sudden Revival in Motor Shares Lifts Market on Busy Day
New York August 18 A surge of buying in motor shares despite price cuts led the stock market higher with rail and industrial averages hitting record highs. Volume exceeded 1.5 million shares as traders bid up Mack Trucks White Pierce Arrow and others amid strong railroad orders and persistent speculation in auto and rubber stocks.
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New York
Automotive
Mack Trucks
White
Pierce Arrow
Fisher Body
Stewart-Warnerometer
American-Boschame Fisk
Goodrich
Kelly-Springfield
U. S
Yellow Cab
Nash Motors
Baldwin
American Locomotive
Lima Locomotive
Pullman
Midland Steel
Standard Oil of
California
Allie Chalmers
California Packing
Chicago Pneumatic Tool
Freischmann
General Electric
Havana Electric
International Business Machine
International Nickel
New York Shipbuilding
Postum Cereal
Sears-Roebuck
Weston Electric Instrument A. Baytoe
Southern
Southwestern
Pittsboro
West Virginia
Great Northern
Norfolk and Western
Atlantic Coast Line
Katy
Western Pacific
Pere Marquette
Kansas City Southern
New Haven
Ann Arbor
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Missouri Pacific
Fragmentary 1930s rail and industry names scattered
OCR fragment lists several company names including Union Pacific United States Industrial and Wabash with unclear context. Other words resemble place or corporate terms but lack coherent structure or events to summarize.
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Céscow
Union Pacific
United States
Rudevesseesocce
Willys-Overland
Woolworth
Bond Prices Rise on Railroad Issues in Upward Trading
New York Aug 18 bond market shows continued upward trend with strength in railroad issues. Carrier liens gain one to two points while other advances are mostly fractional though substantial.
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New York
Board of Directors Leads Bluefield Bank with Accomplished Women
The board comprises men noted for achievement in Bluefield's business and professional life. They bring leadership, judgment, initiative, and responsibility to the bank's governance.
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Bluefield
Coal mine and related firms listed with bids
STCCKS BONDS and COAL PROPERTY names include coal companies Mead Coal Co Jon Fuel Co Ash Coal Co and others. A bid of 195.00 appears amid references to local businesses and utilities in Bluefield West Virginia.
Oil and rail bonds lead gains as markets firm
Widened demand for railroad stocks lifts many issues to new highs and encourages more purchases of transportation bonds. Norfolk and Western convertibles, Chicago and Alton 3s, Delaware and Hudson convertibles 5s, and Denver and Rio Grande 5s post large gains while United Kingdom one half bonds reach top prices. Mexican bonds draw buyers on debt resumption hopes.
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Southern
Southwestern
Norfolk and Western
Chicago and Alton
Delaware and Hudson
Rio Grande
United State Treasury
United Kingdom
Rogers Brown Iron 7
North American Cement Corporation
Government bonds close steady as market reports gains
United States government bonds closed with Liberty 3 percent at 100.28, Liberty second 4s at 101.20, Liberty third 4s at 101.15, Liberty fourth 4s at 102.6, U S Treasury 46 at 102.22, and U S Treasury 4 percent 0 at 106.9 on August 18 in New York.
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New York
United States
Liberty
U. S. Treasury
Call Money Rates in New York Market
Call money in New York on January 18 remained steady with rates around 4 percent for both high and low quotes. Ruling rate fixed at 4 percent, last loan at 4, calls against acceptances 3 percent, time loans firmer for 60 to 90 days and 4 percent for 4 to 6 months. Prime commercial paper at 4 percent.
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New York
Ane
Foreign exchange rates steady in New York market
Foreign exchanges remained steady with quotes in cents for Great Britain at 4.85 percent on demand and cables, France at 4.67, Italy 3.61, and Belgium 4.49 percent, plus Germany 23.80, Holland 40.25, Norway 18.54, Sweden 26.85, and Denmark 22.96.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Market share figures across nations and cities
The list presents diverse percentages and values for Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Czecho Slovakia Jug o Slavia Austria Romania Argentina Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Montreal and other regions, showing wide differences in metrics. Notable entries include Romania at 61 percent and Argentina at 40.37 percent with several other nations and cities displaying single or double digit figures.
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Switzerland
Spain
Greece
Poland
Czecho- Slovakia
Jugo-Slavia
Austria
Romania
Argentina
Brazil
Tokio
Shanghai
Montreal
Livestock Market Receipts and Prices Report Chicago Aug 18
Cattle receipts at 10000 show uneven steer trade with declines 60c to $1.00 under week ago. top $15.25 for yearlings and medium weight steers. Hog receipts 11000 with prices mostly 60c lower. 140-216 lb hogs $13.10 to $13.45, select 130-140 lb up to $13.60. Sheep 17000 fat lambs steady to strong. top lambs $15.25, bulk around $15.00, natives up to $14.75-$15.00, feeding lambs $15.50.
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Chicago
Uattle
Richmond
St. Paul
Jersey City
Sugar advances in New York market after open
An advance of 1/32 cent pushed raw sugar to 4.37 per 100 pounds for Cuban duty paid with better inquiry. Sales included 21,000 bags of Cuban prompt shipment and about 8,000 bags of Porto Rican August shipment to local refiners at 4.37 after an initial rise to four points higher then two points lower.
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New York
Refined Sugar Futures Steady on Export Demand Boost
Futures held steady as active covering and buying moved with firmness in the spot market and improving refined trade. September closed at 2.55 while December 2.70 March 2.76 and May 2.84. Export demand dominated the refined sugar feature with 20 000 to 25 000 tons sold to Germany and Russia. Domestic activity focused on withdrawals of old contracts with prices unchanged at 5 35 to 5 50 for fine granulated.
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Germany
Russia
Dry goods market activity across New York steady
Buying was scattered in dry goods markets today yet overall volume remained fair in silks, wool, and cottons. Print cloths and sheetings stayed steady with light venues while wide sheetings sold ahead into October. Silk demand remained strong for fall and fine yarns gained traction in worsted fabrics.
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New York
Calcutta
Wheat prices ease on light interest in Chicago session
Chicago wheat prices drifted lower as professional activity drove the market more than economy factors. September futures closed around 1.57 and December near 1.57 while nearby corn traded in the mid to lower cent range.
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Chicago
Price Shifts Highlight Breakfast Staples
OCR fragment notes minor price changes for oats and provisions with cents per cup guidance. Indicates small adjustments in everyday pantry items from 15 to 47 cents per unit. No clear dates or named entities.
Quotations Virginia Division of Markets Report Aug 17
Richmond market notes show live poultry and butter steady with moderate demand. cattle prices fall across grades while steer and heifer ranges shift. Jersey City receipts mix with lower cattle values. sheep and lambs steady with lambs at 13 to 14 dollars and ewes 4 to 5 dollars.
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Richmond
Virginia Division of Markets
Western Creamery
Acore
Butter market steadies in Chicago at half-f
Chicago August 18 butter market stayed firm with prices holding at a half cent advance amid steady demand. Trade volume remained moderate as buyers and sellers negotiated spot and nearby grades in early trading.
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Chicago
Williamson: Gateway to Coal Field Trade and Rail Links
The feature extols Williamson as the central terminal for traffic between the Billion Dollar Coal Field and much of the United States. It urges wholesale distribution from Williamson, highlighting coal mines, coal lands, and real estate offered on cash and paper terms by Wall Street Office agents Edw. R. Joining and Wm. F. Toney.
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Florida
Williamson
West Virginia
Norfolk & Western
United States
Pocahontas
Tidewater
Great Lakes
Iginal
Pavamias Puci Cnaimuy
Centralized car market reports varied car scores and prices
Dealers’ holdings remain light with premiums over prices. Early sales reached 41 3/4 cents while 41 1/4 cents rose to a gains price. Demand stays solid for all central market items with fresh quotes showing 92 score at 41 1/4 cents and 91 score at 41 1/2 cents.
Wool trade unsettled as fine wools show hopeful activity
Boston August 18 trading on the wool market remains unsatisfactory. Recent activity in fine wools suggests a brighter outlook for worsted goods as buyers await steadier prices.
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Boston
Wool prices for grease wool and blood combinings
Prices for eighths and one quarter blood combing fleece wools at a small tower stand around 51 and 62 cents and 50 and 51 cents in grease. Some Australians have offered higher but many keep back more bids, indicating cautious demand.
Butter prices and egg market notes from New York dairy quotings
Butter firmer with creamery offerings at 43 to 44 cents for "tras" and extras, firsts 41 to 42 cents. Eggs irregular with Pacific Coast whites at 41 to 45 cents. Cheese barely steady.
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New York
Pacific Coast
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