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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
6
World of Finance notes a chaotic war year with shifting powers and disrupted trade. Germany's weakened shipping and demands for peace loom as the cost rises for Allied relations, while inland markets fear further belligerent effects on commerce and postwar recovery.
New York opening sees prominent railroad shares rise on ICC hints, then drift as profit taking and weak foreign news weigh. Delaware & Hudson gains 2.5, St Paul 1.75 and 1, Union Pacific New York Central and Rock Island up 1, Read ing and Canadian Pacific slide. overall list falls by hour with railroads hardest hit and oils and motors among decliners. Liberty bonds vary, with 4s and 3s trading in narrow ranges.
A jumbled market report shows wholesale prices for fruit, vegetables, and meats with wide spreads. Apples like McIntosh and Wealthy listed at several prices per barrel or box, turkeys varied by condition and weight, cucumbers and lettuce offered in baskets or boxes, while onions, cauliflowers, and squashes appear with multiple yardage figures.
Market reports show varying prices for cattle, calves, sheep, and hogs with steers at 8 to 13.25 per 100 pounds and cows at 4.26 to 8.40, dressed veals around 15 to 28 cents, and hogs at 28 to 29 cents per pound. A note mentions US steel plants closing temporarily due to fuel shortages.
A 7. Watson & Co private wires release lists diverse stocks with bid and price figures from Allis Chalmers to United States Steel and supporting bonds. The Boston market quotes show further prices and percentages across numerous names including Cananea, Green Cananea, Franklin, and Union Pacific.
Bridgeport city heating Hillside Home with soft coal costs over twice as much as last year. One thousand tons are needed to keep temperatures steady. last year this quantity cost 3250 dollars, this year 6750 dollars. Officials warn heating next winter may reach about 10000 dollars. The charities department distributes about 150 tons of anthracite coal to the poor. No supply trouble this year, though prices rose.
American aviators now work with artillery in France and report success. Air crews photographed a zone and observers guided five firing targets. Shells initially missed but were corrected within minutes, then hits followed as observers refined targeting.
A playful rivalry grows among city engine houses as firemen knit indoors. No. 6 produced the first garment in under a week, with others busy knitting while duty allows. Meanwhile Louis Spitefly, 28, of 461 Pine, lost a middle finger at Bridgeport Metal Goods and was treated by Dr. Ewald Olsson before returning home.
John J. Cunningham died after six days with mesmonia at Grace hospital New Haven aged 47 He lived in Bridgeport in West End with nephew Matthew J Farnam 968 Laurel avenue Surviving sister Mrs James Farnam and brother Thomas J Cunningham now in California Funeral services will be held Saturday from Mr Farnams home Estate of Edward M Bennett late of Bridgeport is probated with six months for creditors to file claims Executor John J Broderick named
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