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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
8
Stock prices softened on Tuesday with widespread declines in motor equipment rail and merchandising stocks. Oil and non ferrous metal shares showed strength as crude oil and gasoline cuts were extended, while oil issues led gains amid bullish sentiment and a 1925 high traffic record.
Heavy buying of Belgian government bonds dominates today’s market as terms for funding Belgium’s war debt to the United States are well received. All five listed Belgian issues rose on the Stock Exchange with strong turnover in recent loans. The debt settlement is seen as constructive and may accelerate talks with other nations.
Some are young in business, some have already reached the peak of success. They are the kind of men and women who elevate the standards of any community.
Domestic corporate bonds moved with gains in several issues while railroad and Norflok and Western segments lagged. Chesapeake and Ohio convertible bonds rose early then trimmed gains. Pan American Petroleum and American Agricultural bonds hit new highs. Major issue expected tomorrow includes International Telephone and Telegraph 20 year debentures to fund Western Electric properties. Wheat rose modestly with higher corn and oats and higher pork and lard prices.
New York bond prices show Liberty bonds closing with 3 percent at 100.27, second 4s at 100.5, first 4 percent 101.27, second 4 has 100.31, third 4 percent 101.14, fourth 4s at 1028, Treasury 4s 102.25, Treasury 48 106.12.
In New York on August 19 call money remained steady with a ruling rate at 4 percent. Closing bids were 4 percent, last loan 4 percent, and call loans against acceptances 3 percent. Time loans held firm with mixed collateral for 60 to 90 days at 4 percent and prime commercial paper quoted around 4 percent.
Foreign exchanges were steady in New York with currencies quoted in cents. Details include Great Britain at 4.85 and 4.85% and various European and Nordic nations showing demand and cable figures across Belgium Germany Italy France and Spain with multiple percent and decimal values.
Chicago livestock market report shows receipts of 10,000 cattle and 15,000 hogs with mixed price shifts. Cattle firmness in weighty steers, hogs mostly steady to lower, vealers down, and sheep and lambs trading steady to lower amid a broad range of weights and grades.
Substantial gains in wheat were recorded with support from commission houses and selling by local professionals. The market was described as decidedly bullish amid wires from Chicago reports.
The wool market shows slowed activity with demand softening. Domestic fleece wools are quiet and prices drift lower. Delaines are quoted around 54 cents in grease, with some holding at 55 cents. Michigan delaines around 52 cents, while fine territory stock remains steady near 1.30 dollars a pound clean.
Butter market in Chicago on August 19 remained steady with trading lacking yesterday's snap. Demand centered on 90 to 91 scores while the centralized car market stayed firm and active. Dealers secured slight premiums on 88-89 scores cars with fresh 2 score at 41 cents, 91 score at 41 cents, centralized 90 score at 42 cents.
Wheat cash at 1 dollar and 71 cents per bushel. Clover cash at 17.00 with October bid 15.50 and December 14.75. Alsike December 13.60. Timothy cash 3.75 with September bid 4.00 and October 3.82.
Raw silk advanced sharply on larger sales locally and in Yokohama. Silk goods for fall sold to wholesalers and buyers. New worsted dress goods feature rayon blends for spring delivery. Men's wear focuses on specialty ties in worsteds and lightweight woolens. Burlaps ease in Calcutta and ease slightly here.
An advance of 132 cents occurred in the local raw sugar market due to increased refining demand amid higher refined activity. Sales included 150,000 bags Cuban and 75,000 Porto Rican for August shipment at 440 duty paid. Raw futures closed lower by one to two points while refined sugar stayed firm to slightly higher amid better domestic demand.
The August 18 report from the Virginia Department of Agriculture notes Richmond poultry supply steady to dull with colored chickens at 27 to 28 cents and hens 20 to 22 cents. Earl Richmond receipts light with nearby fresh ungraded at 36 to 37 cents. New Jersey potato shipments show light hauls and limited movement with US No 1 Irish Cobblers mostly 3.75 per 150 pound sack.
Trading volumes show subdued demand with steady to weaker cattle prices in Jersey City and Lancaster. Lump sums reflect 950 cattle in Jersey City with no veal offerings. beef steers weak in Lancaster amid firm packing sows and slaughter pigs. Butter and dairy products hold steady to higher in Richmonds stock reports.
Cotton goods markets were quiet with little price change. An announcement stated rayon prices will not be lowered for year end delivery, with orders now being accepted. The move is expected to affect trade through the end of the year.
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