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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1920

Page

20

Market decline deepens as bears rule and rails fall

Yesterday's trading opened lower and slid through the day with no rally. Steel common hit a new yearly low, General Motors and Mexican Petroleum stayed weak, and the 29 industrials averaged near a new bottom. Banks raised call money rates while overall sentiment turned negative amid rumors of Fed rate moves. United Drug Co reports higher 1919 earnings and stronger balance, despite broader market weakness.

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Bond Yields Expect Gold Payments. Anglos May Honor Promises

Financial notes discuss Anglo French five per cent bonds due in gold next October, still yielding about 12 per cent. Morgan expert Ewing says payments will be in gold. investors doubtful but confident no default. Republic Iron & Steel 1919 earnings report shocks as full year profits diverge from nine month gains, suggesting hidden charges and questionable construction write offs.

New York England France Boston Maine Ewing J. P. Morgan & Co Mr. Ewing

Northern Pacific Earnings Under Railroad Bill Explored

Wall Street analyzes high grade railroads under the rail bill with Northern Pacific highlighted as a potential large earner. Estimates show six percent on property value, shared with the government beyond that, yielding about 41.5 million after fixed charges. Oil leasing bill signed by Wilson also prompts stock market reactions.

Wall Street Northern Pacific Statistical Bureau of the Interstate Commerce Commission Western Territory Northern Interstate Commerce Commission Wilson China Ray Consolidated Nevada Consolidated Utah Copper

Dont Give Up the Tip in Alex the Great Story

The Boston Sunday Post Magazine will feature H. C. Witwer's humorous tale Dont Give Up the Tip in the Alex the Great series. The piece is slated for the next issue, promising wit and lighthearted adventure.

Alex the Great H. C. Witwer Boston Sunday Post

Investments and earnings amid stock fluctuations and mill assets

The report notes paper profits on holdings in United States Rubber United Fruit Mercantile Marine and Simms Petroleum with cost bases below current prices. It details Mercantile Marine and United States Rubber gains, Simms Petroleum uncertainty, and a 1919 balance sheet figure near 110 book value per stock. It also covers American Woolen mill assets and potential absorption, Warren Brothers earnings 1919, New York Air Brake conditions with government contracts, Loose-Wiles Biscuit balance of 76.05 on second preferred, and South Lake Mining year results with 27086 ending balance.

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Money market rates and loan terms listed

Outside brokers offer 6 percent for quick call money. Customers' brokers loan 6 percent. Commercial loans range 6 to 7 percent. Commercial paper 6 to 7 percent. Individual customers' collateral 6 to 7 percent. Year money at 6.4 percent.

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