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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1918

Page

12

Steel's Half Year Earnings Highlight Strong 1918 Prospects

Steel earnings for the quarter ended June 3 show net before taxes at 153,273,000 with heavy tax charges. After all costs and dividends, the s u r plus was 19,000,000, supporting a 4.25 dividend and an implied annual per share near 40. The report notes rising earnings power, potential 150 share asset value for common stock, and a robust outlook despite possible future depressions.

United States Steel Corporation Ways and Means United States Steel

Dividend Declared on Common Stock of Manufacturing Company

Manufacturing Company announces a dividend of 1.75 percent on common stock for the quarter ending June 30 1914 to be paid July 31 1918 to stockholders of record as of June 20 1918. H F Bartz treasurer New York June 18 1918.

H. F. Bartz York Black Hawk Boston Ely Best & Montana Butte & London Denbigh Ely First National Majestic Nixon Nevada Palisade Pioneer Weenetecer Stewart Texana Oil Troy Arizona United Verde Wright-Martin Victoria Yukon

Stocks End Mixed In Late Trading

Stocks turn soft in late trading with most issues slipping fractionally while General Motors shows weakness and Telephone steadies. Local lists show heavy totals with New York and Boston totals for sales and active issues, including Steel as the top New York issue and Swift as the top Boston issue.

General Motors New York Boston Steel Swift

New York Market Sees Professional Trading Amid Crop Doubts

July 30 reports show traders taking fresh short positions over adverse crop news and US Steel dividend uncertainty. US Steel slumped 7 8 points on the day while gas shares rose 2 to 3 1/2. Oil and other issues fluctuated. total shares 310,000. bonds steady.

New York United States Steel Steel Harvester Pacific Mail General Motors General Electric Canadian Pacific International United States

Swift Co and American Telephone Leads Boston Market Slump

Trading focused on Swift & Co and American Telephone with modest declines overall. Swift & Co slipped to 112 1 4 after an initial gain while American Telephone hit 91 1 4 then recovered to close unchanged as officials labeled selling unimportant. The Eastern Steam Ship Co posted June losses of 7568 and half year deficits of 59371 as receipts dropped about 30 percent to 324439.

Swift & Co American Telephone Louis F. Swift United States Vail Eastern Steamship Company

Stocks Move Narrowly On Quiet New York Session

New York stock prices showed small moves with little trading activity. Highs and lows were modest across key issues as investors awaited further signals, leaving prevalent quotes near the previous close and showing limited net changes.

New York

Bond Market Tradings Mixed Amid Shifting Rates

Market activity shows fluctuating bond prices as investors weigh modest rate changes. Yield movements vary across maturities with no clear directional consensus emerging.

Foreign exchange market report with mixed gains and losses

The report shows Sub Treasury credits and large net losses since last Friday amid foreign exchange activity. Swiss francs strengthened while Sterling cables traded around 4.76 to 4.77 and demand near 4.75. Other currencies listed include francs at 5.71 and lire at 8.00 with pesetas and Argentine pesos quoted.

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Seven More Americans in German Prisons

War Department announced that two officers and five enlisted men of the American Expeditionary Forces are held as prisoners in Germany. It also reported the death of Private Jerry A. Brown of Columbus, Ohio, previously listed as missing in action. Names, home addresses, and prison camps follow for Captain John W. Morris, Captain Elmer J. Prosper, Corporal John F. E. Smith, Private Harold G. Lawrence, Private George M. Williams, Private John Walter Jones, and Private Charles E. Locke.

Washington Germany War Department Jerry A. Brown Columbus Ohio John W. Morris D. C Rassett Elmer J. Prosper Philadelphia Cassel John FE. Smith Lyons Iowa Harold G. Lawrence Independence Kan Darmstadt George M. Williams Henderson Limburg John Walter Jones Oxford Ala Remmbahn Charles E. Locke Cincinnati Giessen

Manufacturer letter cites surplus difference and sales total

A 1918 letter responds to June 13 on surplus account differences. It notes a Manufacturer rated at 100000 to 150000 and claims $1,529,339.03 of accounts sold in the last 15 months. The firm states it serves others profitably and asks why not you.

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