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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1918
Page
12
Swift & Co. reports record earnings growth in 1917 with per share profits reaching 42.30. The firm shows $211.4 million in current assets and $81 million in surplus and reserves, supporting a strong asset base amid high gross business. Market price earlier spiked to 175 in 1918 due to extra dividends.
An advertisement promotes Arrow Rock Oil Co stock at five dollars per share with a 12 percent annual dividend rate issued as one percent monthly. It notes the company has 40,000 shares authorized, half in treasury, five wells yielding double current dividends, additional leases totaling about 1900 acres in Oklahoma, no debts or preferred stock, and officers described as experienced oil men and bankers. Investors are urged to act quickly for the next dividend due February 1 and to request bank references and prospectus by mail or in person.
Report shows yesterday's market activity with New York total 507,300 shares and Boston 9,803. most active issues include Steel in New York at 195,500 and Ventura in Boston at 1,450. Year to date totals compare New York 8,340,800 and Boston 168,426 shares. Prior year figures are New York 9,189,900 and Boston 37,262. Notable gains and losses include Continental Insurance up to 45 in New York and Allis-Chalmers preferred down to 70. Boston gains go to Boston & Providence at 165 while Edison Electric drops to 137.
New York stock prices drifted in an uneven session with early strength fading into midday weakness and a late rally. United States Steel held roughly steady near 90 while rails and industrials showed declines, Liberty Loan payments lifted call loans to 6 percent, and total sales reached 485 000 shares with bonds showing broad heaviness.
Market activity shows modest gains amid mixed trading as investors weigh fresh data and corporate updates. Analysts note small shifts in major indexes while traders monitor brief fluctuations in key sectors.
Boston stocks show uneven movement as early quotes reflect low and mixed prices. Traders await broader market cues after a day of modest declines and few notable gains.
Nervous trading in Boston markets with small turnover and narrow price ranges. Leaders fell to new reaction lows before a late rally trimmed losses. Call money rose to 6 percent and sentiment pointed to a spring and summer boom as readjustment to wartime conditions progresses. United Shoe Machinery led gains while copper price rumors persisted.
Weather report notes a new winter malaise slipper itis causing pedestrians to slip into icy water or melting snow. Residents face streets flooded by frozen catch basins and more than a foot of slush. Forecast calls for fair, colder conditions with strong west winds easing by Thursday.
Frida Stjerna, soprano, presented a Jordan Hall recital featuring unusual works by Lie Sjogren Kjerulf Grieg Throne Beethoven Carpenter Young-Wilson Endicott Parker Sibelius d'Ambrosio Dupare Francke and Bachelet. The program drew novelty and strong singing, with admired pieces The Dream Romeo and Synnove's Song standing out. Swain accompanied, and Stjerna received cordial applause despite brief intonation lapses.
The stockholders re elected the present officers and directors at the annual meeting. George W. Shepherd, long associated with the company as a check teller, was elected assistant treasurer at the directors’ gathering.
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