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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1888

Page

6

Money Market and Stock Exchange Report From Boston and New York

The money market remained steady with deposits and loans firm, time loans discounted, bank balances and New York funds showing modest movement. Boston and New York stock trading was dull, with mixed bond offerings and notable activity in New England and Utah & Northern issues. a forthcoming annual election for Boston Stock Exchange officers and a large subscription offer for Utah & Northern bonds were announced.

Dividends Declared by Companies

Cutting Car Company declares a quarterly dividend of 2 percent payable October 1. Western Union Telegraph Company declares a quarterly dividend of 1.44 percent payable October 15.

Cutting Car Company Western Union Telegraph Company

Boot and Shoe Buyers In Town Ad Notice

Albany buyers from W F Freeman and others, spreading ads for boot and shoe firms across multiple cities including Columbus, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Des Moines, Kansas City, Nashville, Norfolk, and Savannah. Notable names include Belknap Carpenter & Co, Childs Groff & Co, Selz Schwab, Rich Bros, W W Kendall, and A Einstein & Sons.

Albany Freeman Baltimore Mad G Rogers Brooks, Rogers & Co Columbus Belknap Belknap, Carpenter & Co Cleveland B Childs Childs, Groff & Co Chicago McLauchlan Selz, Schwab & Co Cedar Rapids Cobban Detroit Mich E Smith East Saginaw Rich Rich Bros Kansas City Kendall Kendall Boot and Shoe Company Craw Keokuk Versteeg Versteeg Bros Nashville, Tenn Big Am Norfolk Thomas Seabury Seabury’s Sons

Seasickness relief praised by Dr Blackman

Dr W W Blackman of Brooklyn New York endorses Ash Horsford acid phosphate for seasickness noting prompt and complete relief in several cases and expressing strong satisfaction with the remedy.

Ash Horsford W. W. Blackman Brooklyn N. Y

Mortgage Bond Offering for Utah and Northern Railway

The Utah and Northern Railway Company bonds are limited to 15 000 dollars per mile by federal act, with principal and interest guaranteed by Union Pacific. A sinking fund of two thirds of one percent of outstanding bonds retires them at 105, or funds reinvested if not purchasable at 105. Subscriptions open Friday morning September 14 and close September 21 or earlier on Amsterdam notification. Bonds ready on allotment. descriptive circulars and bond copy available. price 95 plus accrued interest. price may advance without notice.

Boston New York Chicago St. Louis San Francisco New Orleans Charleston Savannah United States National Bank Secretary of the Treasury Northwest Chicago, Burlington & Northern Boston Stock Exchange Exchange Henry L. Higginson Lee, Higginson & Co Oliver W. Peabody Kidder, Peabody & Co A. Spencer Bears Wall Street Atchison California Southern California Southern Railroad Company Louisville Evansville & St. Louis Detroit Lansing & Northern Union Pacific Oregon Utah & Northern Railway Union Pacific Railway Company Garrison Montana Butte City Mont Oregon Shortine Railroad Utah & Northern Amsterdam Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Burlington & Northern Northwest Traffic Association Eastern Illinois Chicago & Indiana Coal Railway Company Chicago & Ohio River Railroad Company Danville, Olney & Obio River Austin Corbin Viocent Albert N. Parlin Sec Lowell Times Franconia Iron Company Lawrence Methuen Lowell Franconia N. H Concord White Mountain Boston, Concord Montreal London Cables Spot Lake Calumet & Hecla Tamarack Franklin Boston & Montana Montana Territory Biahlow Ap Su Act of Congress

City Horse Market Shows Moderate Trade Amid Varying Prices

The city horse market reports mixed activity with most sales slow and prices uneven. Isburgh & Co and Bowler’s stables note steady demand for stock, while Walker’s bazaar and Welch & Hall see quiet trade. several consignors ship horse carloads next week. Prices range from $40 to $277 with overall tones improving by month’s end.

Isburgh & Co’s Pennsylvania Kentucky New York Walker’s Bazaar Moses Colman & Son P O’brien Porter St Lawrence County Russell Hayes Ilinois Welch & Hall's

The Chicago Markets Summary Report

Market notes show 13,000 bushel gains in Chicago with No 2 red at 91 4c, while Minneapolis wheat softens and No 2 yellow corn trades around 58 59c. New York receipts total 80,900 bushels and prices firm, with No 2 elevator at 55 55½c, No 2 white 5c, and Chicago receipts 351,200 bushels. Oats steady to dull, rye mixed, and various flour and meal futures across regions.

Minneapolis New York St Louis Milwaukee Toledo Chicago New Peoria Canada Bush Choice

New York Money, Stocks, and Bonds Move in Quiet Market

New York market reports easy money on call from 1% to 2% with last loan at 2% and 2% close. Sterling and mercantile paper steady. government and railroad bonds quiet and strong. Stocks opened higher but retreated, then rallied, before closing dull and heavy. railroad bonds active with total sales $1,672,000 led by Fort Worth and Denver, West Shore, and Green Bay. Notable gains and losses listed for several issues including Brooklyn Elevated, Chesapeake & Ohio, Houston & Texas, New Jersey Midland, Richmond & Alleghany, Burlington & Quincy Townes, Pensacola & Atlantic, and Omaha & St. Louis.

New York Prime Mercantile Bar Sterling Exchange Actul Lackawanna Lake Here Northwestern Fort Worth & Denver Firsts West Shore Green Bay Brooklyn Chesapeake & Ohio Fort Worth & Denver Houston & Texas General New Jersey Midland Richmond & Alleghany Burlington & Quincy Pensacola & Atlantic Omaha & St. Louis

Homestead Cooperative Bank Elects Officers for Year

The Homestead Bank held its annual meeting in Wesleyan Hall at 36 Bromfield street. President Joseph S. Ropes spoke on the bank's 11 year history and praised Josiah Quincy as a founder of the cooperative bank system in Massachusetts. Officers elected: President and director Joseph S. Ropes, vice-president and director H. Thomas Elder, secretary treasurer and director D. Eldredge, plus a slate of directors. Auditors named. Treasurer reports a balance of 19,800 72. A new $2000 issue was offered at good prices. Meeting adjourned to the evening of Wednesday the 25th inst.

Homestead Cooperative Bank Wesleyan Hall Bromfield Street Ropes Josiah Quincy Cooperative Bank System Massachusetts Joseph S. Ropes H. Thomas Elder D. Eldredge Joseph Hendry James N. Deer Joseph Uttley James M. Simpson John D. Campbell W. H. Roberts Mason James Waters Charles West P. Hayes John H. Simpson C. H. Banister P. Bostwick J. A. Parker Edwin A. Stevens Roberts Charles £. Lowd E. B. Hooper

Commodity Market Report Shows Mixed Farm Goods Trends

Flour and several flours hold firm while corn and oats ease or stay quiet. Rye, beans, and hay show steadiness. Fresh beef and pork hold firm with steady poultry. Butter cheese eggs and sugars display varied strength with refined sugars active and molasses quiet.

Boston Market Grain Prices and Market Tone Sept 12

Boston market report lists carload grain prices with flour ranges across grades and regions. New York receipts and exports noted. Chicago and Milwaukee demand quiet while prices firm. wheat prices show mixed activity across No 2 red and spring grades. overall market tone cautious with steady to firm tendencies.

Butter Market Holds Firm Amid Light Movement

Butter quotations show light movement due to bad weather with small receipts and firm prices across Western creameries and Vermont grades. Trade in New York Chicago and other regions remains steady or quiet with strengths in fresh and extra grades. eggs and beans follow similar firm or steady patterns.

Choice Western Western Western Fair Vermont Extra Vermont New York Chicago Ohio Liverpool New Hampshire Michigan Nova Scotia New Brunswick PE Island Bush California West North Redtop Jersey Houston Hebrons Burbanks

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