Answers to Inquiries Column Advertises Public Stock Help
A Boston Post financial feature invites Monday readers to submit questions on listed and unlisted New England stocks and bonds. The column pledges impartial data from trustworthy sources, disclaims market predictions, and requires full name and address for inquiries to the Financial Editor, Boston Post, Boston, Mass.
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Boston Post
New England
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Inquirer
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Question on American Zinc and other factory stocks
Answers examine the dividend safety and earnings of American Zinc and related firms. They note 100000 preferred shares paying 600 a year, with 1917 earnings 1.58 million and prior years far lower, plus Granby property growth. Central Leather faces volatile quarterly results due to leather cycle. American Sugar shows strong cash but many charges. extra dividends rumored. Interborough Rapid Transit bonds favor hold or buy as high-grade issues adjust postwar.
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American Zinc
American Zine
Granby
Interborough Rapid Transit
Springfield
G. R
Interborough Rapid Transit Co
Interborough Rapid
United States Steel Corporation
Republic Iron & Steel
Lackawanna Steel
Gary
Directors declare quarterly dividend on pro Rata stock
The American Zinc Lead and Smelting Company directors declare a regular quarterly dividend of 1.66 dollars per share on prorred capital stock payable May 1, 1918 to stockholders of record April 20, 1618.
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American Zinc, Lead & Smelting Company
New England Fish Exchange to Adjust Hours at Opening
Reports from The Landsman note a 17 a m opening time starting next Wednesday, with closing at 4 30 p m, shifting from the current 7 3 5 0 schedule. Vessel arrivals include Steam er Tide and multiple schooners with substantial ground fish and tile fish landings, while lobster arrivals rise but Nova Scotia tonnage limits shipments.
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Anna
Natalie J. Nelson
Delphine Cabral
Josie de Costa
Progress
Henrietta
Genesta
Olivia Sears
Fannie Belle Atwood
Elenora DeCosta
Fannie Reed
New England Fish Exchange
Nova Scotia
Facts and Fashions in wartime attire and trims
The column describes new twisted silks and close-fitting hats with wings, sults and wool shortages prompting more silk jersey usage. Fashions include organza Mull underblouses, circular flounce hints, patriotic jewelry, and reversible cape coats in black and white or cloth for beach wear. A waist with plain fabric and skirt of figured material is noted as wartime economical and stylish.
Liberty Bonds Drive Urges New England Troops
A wartime exhortation to support frontline soldiers in New England urges citizens to buy Liberty bonds, framing bonds as a moral boost for friends and neighbors and a key factor in sustaining troops under attack.
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New England
Market Review and Outlook Amid Slow War News
The market held firm after the third German drive with small declines tied to profit taking. Strength in leading issues and other specialties suggests a broad upturn may come once battle results favor the Allies. Rail volumes declined as investors shift toward industrials and fixed income, with steel earnings and dividends in focus for tomorrow.
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Studebaker
Commission
The Real Col House and the Hughes Campaign
A profile of Colonel House detailing his campaign finance philosophy and strategy for Wilson in 1916. It explains low spending, precinct level organization, dispersal of funds, and targeted efforts in rural and Western states, leading to Wilson's narrow California victory and a national realignment.
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Wilson
California
Mark Hanna
Mr. Hughes
Colonel House
Eyperny
New York City
Ohio
Kansas
Mr. Wilson
The Work of the C P S in Wartime Carrier Pigeon Service
A wartime ballad extols the Carrier Pigeon Service as a flying squadron aiding a cut off company. Birds carried vital messages through heavy shellfire enabling timely rescues. ninety nine percent success is claimed. Enemies remain as the war continues.
Advice to a Young Woman on Parental Rules and Love
An 18 year old girl asks Mildred Champagne if she should defy her father by dating before 24. The response urges respect for a mother's guidance, explains a father’s protective role, and advises involving the mother to mediate, suggesting the girl entertain suitors at her aunt's home with approval and understanding.
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Misa Champagne
Wulde
No gloom as faith holds to the right through pain
A short verse-style reflection emphasizes steadfast faith in moral victory. It speaks of retying blooming hope despite clouds and shadows, urging endurance until dawn ends the night for the soul that knows the right will prevail.
Everyday Etiquette Lessons On Truth And Dress Codes
Alicia Hoyt reviews manners on when to reveal truths and when to spare feelings, notes tact in conversation and social cards, and argues war-time dress modesty for graduates. It advises lawyers to avoid social titles and urges simple, homemade gowns over costly ones during wartime.
A Little Chat on Style by Phone With Dorothy
While dining a racing youth sped by with horn, keeping Helen and young sister Beatrice indoors. Beatrice, engaged to a flyer at the aviation camp, watches planes pass overhead and hopes Roy, her fiancé, soon earns his commission and they wed.
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Dorothy
Helen
Beatrice
Roy
Bond Drive Urges Citizens to Meet War Time Target
Appeal stresses patriotic duty to purchase bonds to support the war effort. Citizens urged to act quickly to meet national expectations before funds are needed.
Roxbury Woman Found Dead at Home in Suspected Gas Case
Miss Lottie Stevens aged 40 was found dead in bed shortly after 7 yesterday morning at 2 Pinckney road Roxbury. A gas jet in the room was partly open. Her mother telephoned Dr George B Stevens but she was beyond aid. Assistant Medical Examiner Waters ruled the death accidental.
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Lottie Stevens
Pinckney Road
Roxbury
George B. Stevens
Waters
Lloyd George declares war not short and threats autocracy
London April 28. In a preface to a volume of excerpts from the prime minister’s war speeches, Lloyd George says the war cannot be ended quickly by negotiation or compromise. He asserts Europe will not be freed by mere accords and condemns the malignant military autocracy seeking moral death.
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London
Lloyd George
Europe
Freedom Or Autocracy: Call To Arms For Free Citizens
A wartime exhortation declares the machine of tyranny must be defeated by strong free peoples. It stresses clear choice between democracy and autocracy, urging vigilance, sacrifice, and immediate action behind enemy lines to sustain liberty and win. The speaker foresees victory but warns it depends on citizens' resolve.
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Liberty
R. R. President Arrested in New Orleans Area
William Edenborn president of the Louisiana Railway & Navigation Company, a naturalized German-born citizen, was arrested by Justice Department agents in Shrewsbury Louisiana on an espionage act affidavit. The arrest followed a National Security League Louisiana section meeting where Edenborn was accused of seditious remarks at a German descent Americanization meeting.
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New Orleans
William Edenborn
Louisiana Railway & Navigation Company
Department of Justice
Shrewsbury
National Security League
Louisiana
Edenborn
Letter Carriers to Convene June 23 in Fitchburg
The annual convention of the Massachusetts Letter Carriers Association will be held in Fitchburg on Sunday, June 23, following a Boston executive board decision. Efforts aim to secure attendance by the entire congressional delegation, Senators Lodge and Weeks, and invite National officers. A special push seeks Congressman Madden of Illinois, sponsor of salary legislation passed March 26, to attend.
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Massachusetts Letter Carriers’ Association
Fitchburg
Boston
Madden
Illinois
House
Two Pickpockets Caught After Boston Station Sweep
Boston police and elevated officials trapped pickpockets at Devonshire Street station. Two suspects, Starry Hoffman, 26, of 7 Newton Street Malden, and Nathan Rosinzwerg, 29, of 125 Brighton Street West End, were arrested at about 315 o'clock last night and charged with attempting to pick pockets of passengers.
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Boston Elevated
Boston
Devonshire Street
East Boston
Starry Hoffman
Newton Street
Malden
Nathan Rosinzwerg
Brighton Street
West End
Major G W Ruthers Funeral Tomorrow
Major George W Ruthers U S A retired chief commissary in the quarter masters department for New England will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery after services at Waterman chapel Coolidge Corner He died in this city after a long illness Born in Virginia 56 years ago he was appointed to West Point from Virginia He served in five wars including the Spanish American war and duties on the Mexican border He retired about two years ago after 30 years of active service.
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George W. Ruthers
Quartermaster's Department
New England
Waterman
Coolidge Corner
Arlington
Rothers
Virginia
West Point
Philippines
Boston
Cushing Recalls War Front Visit Before Dorchester Class
Formerieutenant-Governor Grafton Cushing spoke to the Dorchester Temple Bible Class yesterday afternoon about his trip to the battle front in France. He said old men are fighting there now while many young men have been killed, and argued that earlier U S entry would have saved thousands of lives.
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Grafton
Cushing
France
Dorchester
Household Hints on Raisins and Scissors Care
Household hints note if raisins are rolled in melted butter before adding to cake they will rise better. Also advise protecting scissors in a workbag by corking a medium size cork and crocheting a colored silk cover leaving the top open. Mrs Hi. Br. Crosby. 260 Lexington Street, Boston.
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Hi. BR. Crosby
Lexington Street
Mast Roston
Sewing Machines Lowest Prices in Robton
Ad offers Singers three up sewing machines with repairs available. Open eyes shipping? Dudley Tel Rox 4607 M. 9422-20838-0345.
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Robton
Dudley
Probate Notice in Estate of Nancy J. Bigelow Boston Mass
Suffolk Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of Nancy J. Bigelow to appear May 23 1918 in Boston to show cause why letters testamentary should not be granted to Edward B. Wilder and Harry M. Aldrich. Public notice required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Also provides mailing duties and witness signing.
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Suffolk
Nancy J. Bigelow
Boston
Edward B. Wilder
Harry M. Aldrich
Lexington
Middlesex
Boston Post
Inet
Robert Grant Esquire
Arthur W. Dolan
Liberty bonds urged as answer to great question of right
An appeal urges all readers to support Liberty bonds, arguing the nation's great question is whether might or right shall rule the world. It praises the sacrifice of soldiers and asks the public to respond with generous, immediate financial support for liberty loans.
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