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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1919

Page

16

Market Summary Sets Tone With Mixed Profit Still Unclear

Stock activity yesterday showed firm prices with small trading volume and few clear directions. Steel rose briefly on the employee offering at 92 but quickly lagged, while Bethlehem Steel and American Smelting softened. railroads stayed dull and several industrials led gains.

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Market Sees Lack of Leadership in Cogent Trading Day

New York dispatch reports subdued market action as investors shun standard shares for oils, shippings, and irregulars amid uncertain rail status. United States Steel rose early but slipped, while bonds and liberty issues showed mixed gains and overall turnover dropped from the prior day.

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Banks to surrender 1918 Savings Stamps

Banks and trust companies may surrender excess 1918 War Savings stamps to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston by January 20, 1918. Agents must show their appointment certificate with Secretary McAdoo’s signature. Cash agents may receive 4.24 dollars per stamp returned or opt to order 1919 series stamps, with a brief delay for reimbursement.

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Exchange Trust Company reelects officers and directors

At the annual meeting stockholders re-elected the same officers and directors for the ensuing year, maintaining continuity in leadership of the Exchange Trust Company.

Financial News the Exchange Trust Company

Money Market Rates Stabilize at Six Percent Across Loans

Current prices show brokers' customers' loans, outside brokers' call loans, customers' commercial loans, individual customers' collateral loans, commercial finance and year money all at six percent. The uniform rate suggests stable lending conditions and broad market alignment.

Important changes in naval jurisdiction in First District

Two jurisdiction changes follow an order from Washington. Marine barracks supervision now falls under the Charlestown navy yard commandant. Repair work within a radius now falls under the navy yard commandant. Previously both tasks were overseen by the district commandant.

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Original Composition Questioned by Examining Authority

A student insists the submitted work is purely original while the examiner notes possible dictionary word usage. The exchange highlights concerns about originality and phrasing in the assignment.

Major Proctor and Lieut Ewens Return Home

Major James H. Proctor of 2783 Commonwealth Avenue and Lieutenant James E. Ewens of West Roxbury, Boston officers, have arrived in New York aboard the Abangarez returning from overseas service. Proctor served with First Corps of Cadets and 36th Division after early War duty. Ewens, awarded the Croix de Guerre, was attached to the 36th Division.

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Army to Probe German Food Supply in Occupied Zone

In Coblenz on January 14, American officials announced a survey of food conditions in the German occupied zone. General Harry A. Smith will direct the inquiry with Colonel Walter Bensel and Lt. Mason, focusing on fats potatoes and flour shortages as reported by the Germans.

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