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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
20
Chicago reports a sharp rally as estimates show eight state corn land reduced by about 8 million acres. July and September contracts climb while oats and provisions show mixed moves. Traders note weather and a government report as influential factors and cautious profit taking trims top gains. Cotton spot in New York remains quiet at 82.60 middling.
U S Bureau of Markets reports hogs receipts 24 040 with a market outlook for tomorrow at about 47 000 head and prices 35 to 60 cents lower for July. Heavy weights around 21 03 to 20 60 per cwt, middle weights near 20 00, lighter around 18 50. Estimates call for 13 000 head tomorrow with gains up to 28 cents higher, strongest steer prices noted.
The notes show varied meat and livestock prices including medium and goa at 26q715.00, common 10.76 12.46, light weights for veal and sheep receipts 16.000, with forecasts of tomorrow’s market at 20,000 and steady to 2h cents. Terms are inconsistent but indicate fluctuating livestock values and weight categories across categories.
Private wires from T J Walson and Company report Bridgeport movement on June 18 1918 with prices across numerous listed securities. Commodities and industrials include Anaconda Copper Bethlehem Steel Crucible Steel and Sinclair Oil among others. several rail and utility stocks appear with varied quotes and percentage changes. The list shows wide market activity across coal iron and petroleum related companies and regional listings.
Death notices for Willa A. Taylor of 271 Main Street with funeral at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Mt. Grove cemetery. Samuel Thornton aged 414 years and Mary T. Child of Bayonne with services at 8 p.m. and 3 210 p.m. respectively, burial in St. Michael's and Mountain Grove cemeteries.
Notice of sale under execution in Bridgeport dated June 8 1919 states the property to be sold to the highest bidder at public vendition fourteen days from date on Wednesday July 2 1919 at 2 oclock in the afternoon. The document cites the Estate of Jaen Schopii and mentions the Court of Probate District of Bridgeport setting a claims period for creditors to exhibit their claims for settlement. Indebted persons are to make payment if requested.
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