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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1912
Page
10
The piece argues that dividend yields, not price alone, determine if current stock levels for rails, industrials, and copper are too high. It notes Canadian Pacifics 3.57 percent yield remains attractive versus 1909 and 1906, while American railroads show sturdy long-term capital return and stable operating ratios despite higher costs and taxes.
The article notes 1909 railroad yields exceeded 1906, while industrials show lower yields in 1909 yet current averages reach 5.37 percent, higher than either 1909 or 1906. It suggests further price appreciation for industrials is possible, though not as strong as rails and copper shares, supported by a tabulated comparison.
A historical note surveys copper shares with metal at 1712 to 1734 cents and dividend payers yielding 6.26 percent. It compares current earnings with 1907, highlighting United States Smelting and several stocks likely to raise dividends as metals price shifts unfold.
The article argues that prices are lower than past years and that high yields from dividend payers attract little investor activity due to abundant new securities. It predicts a shift as business profits grow, boosting listed stock dividends and making standard railway and copper shares appealing once industrials exit a waiting period.
Total sales in New York 484 300 shares and Boston 47 698 shares with most active issue in New York Reading 52 900 and in Boston Old Colony Mining 11 395. Jan 1 1912 to date New York 81 989 000 shares Boston 7 722 763. Year-ago period New York 64 511 800 Boston 3 447 230. Notable gains and losses include C St P M O in New York 834 to 134 3 4 and General Chemical 5 to 220. Boston gains Wolverine Mining 3 to 109 and Amheek Mining 5 to 350. Call money New York 2 3 4 pct Boston 3 1 2 to 4 pct. Time money New York 3 1 2 to 4 3 4 pct Boston 5 to 5 1 2 pct.
The New York market showed a confusing session with moderate early volume and late weakness in anthracites. Reading and Lehigh Valley weakened while Southern lines like Louisville & Nashville and Atlantic Coast Line advanced on speculation. Gould group raised demand with Denver & Rio Grande and Missouri Pacific, and Eries were in demand. overall, a stronger close followed a weak spell. Total sales reached $1,910,000 as U S government bonds remained unchanged.
The Boston market shows broad trading and firmer prices led by Mayflower and Old Colony. Mayflower gains 23 8 points to 147 8 and Old Colony up 138 8 to 107 8 as drill success feeds demand. Shannon declares a 50 cent dividend and Amalgamated, St Mary's Mineral Land and Helvetia also rise amid profit-taking.
Yesterday's trading showed Cactus up five cents to 14c and Raven to 35c. Lion Hill Consolidated hit 91c, the highest price on record, while Butte Central reached 77-8 at its best level this year with several issues active and holding firm.
The column questions a proposed cotton corner financed by German bankers and examines crop size clues, futures risk, and end-year supply. It notes rising railroad share prices hinting at demand, car shortages, and load timing. It also reports Shannon dividend status and Canadian Pacific year-end earnings and growth. Mayflower and Old Colony stock interest is discussed with caution about mine development timelines.
A notice announces another installment of the Adventures of Kitty Cobb in the upcoming Sunday Post. The series will be continued as part of the paper’s feature pages.
The metal exchange reports a dull, steady tone with copper near unchanged and tin easing after early firmness. Spelter rises 15 points while zinc and lead offerings soften. London close shows copper up and tin steady, with minor shifts in lead and spelter futures.
Cotton futures fell to new lows as weakness in Liverpool triggered a sharp session. October and January near 11 cents as liquidation and weather concerns pressured prices, with a late rally on a disappointing weekly forecast and reports of inadequate rain in Texas and heavy washing in the eastern belt.
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