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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1920
Page
16
A Boston Post security column answers readers on New England stocks and bonds. Questions from Providence and Springfield discuss Brooklyn Rapid Transit Fisk Tire and Bethlehem Motors with analysis of earnings, fairs, and market factors.
A new venture formed mid last year by merging Bethlehem Motors Corporation of New York and North American Motors Company manufactures trucks from 11/2 to 31/2 tons. In five months to Nov 30 profits reached 140,681 dollars on 173,334 shares with no dividends. Speculation rose due to Allen A. Ryan's association, though he resigned from the board.
The Saturday session shows notable short covering lifting overall values as trading ends higher. With inflation easing and deflation guiding demand, analysts foresee a price rebound once normal levels are restored. George Post notes advancing prices amid a dull market and a probable near term reaction.
A week of improved tone with slight gains in rails and industrials while copper slipped. Europe shows reduced war fears after Reds defeat and Polish clarification, but enthusiasm remains muted. Markets reflect oversold conditions with short covering lifting prices modestly and odd lot buying on the floor. Strong steel demand and auto segment cautious optimism suggest a recovery as prices stabilize and large building and railroad needs drive activity. Chandler Motors president notes some auto recession easing and better fall prospects.
Analysts discount near term shocks in the field and expect monetary easing after the fall demand period. The reserve system is seen as capable of expanding and contracting currency as needed, with railroads showing buying support and a cautious view that the bottom for the industrial group may arrive before year end.
A detailed field note on the Fox Sparrow describing size, plumage, range, and behavior. It notes vocal display in March, communal feeding in small flocks, and potential confusion with the Brown Thrasher. The piece attributes authorship to Mister Fox Sparrow and includes a 1920 copyright by the International Syndicate.
The Rev. Herbert G. Johnson warned Warren Avenue Baptist Church listeners last night about a German Russian alliance and the spread of Bolshevism. He argued America cannot stay out of European affairs and that the nation’s safety wealth and future are tied to events in Europe.
Lloyds register shows U S shipping tonnage up over fivefold since 1914 reaching 16,049,000 tons. The United Kingdom leads with 18,330,000 tons, keeping the U S second in global seaborne capacity.
George Lax ton known as the Black Sheep navigates a tangle of engagement, wealth, and jealousy at Barton Manor. Norah Ackroyd, Laurie Fenton, and Mr Ackroyd scheme amid accusations of manipulation as Laur ie and Laxton confront love versus money in a village drama. The scene ends with a tense dinner and a planned continuation tomorrow.
The lines describe unyielding resolve, noting that stingers would break rather than yield and that the mindset they symbolize remains firm under pressure.
The text describes a Saturnian as stingy and stiff handed with a rigid mindset. It portrays him as narrow minded and unfriendly to others, viewing most people as parasites and avoiding favors. His air of superior wisdom masks a lack of solid judgment and a single opposed political angle.
An automobile owned by John O'Donnell of this city and a limousine owned by Melvin Holway of Augusta Missouri collided at the State and High streets junction at noon. The O'Donnell car carried several World War veterans bound for the American Legion outing at Ferncroft. all occupants escaped serious injury.
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