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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1918
Page
19
New York reports a government wheat condition 78.6 up from 79.3 last December and 63.4 in April last year. Winter wheat output placed at 560 million bushels versus last year’s final 448 million. Markets saw mixed signals as rains in the Southwest lift expectations while private notes remained cautious.
A quirky note argues a thrifty approach to weather blockages by avoiding icy streets. It suggests sipping skimmed drinks as gentler on the stomach and presents a practical tip amid winter conditions.
New York reports investors debating Baruch authority on the net industries board and the cause of material shortages blamed on poor distribution. Ice stock advances reflect summer outlook. Louisville and Nashville shows strong earnings yet dividend prospects questioned. Booth Fisheries earnings rise with $2 dividend, Liberty Loan programs target farmers, and retail chains show brisk March sales gains.
New York reports stocks were largely neglected as Wall Street focused on the new Liberty loan. Trades were dull with a narrow range, occasional pressure from war-news shorts, and modest gains in some favored issues. American Ice led with big rises while bond activity faded, total sales around 245 000 shares.
The article reviews New York cotton quotations and private wire results from Watson & Co, noting high and low points and October figures. It discusses rye conditions, market averages, and dividend valuations for General Tire, with figures on cash and stock yields, plus remarks on Fiatwell United near decade-low levels following dividend changes.
In Washington the Senate debated the sedition bill with Senators Borah Sherman Poindexter Gallinger and others exchanging views. The discussion focused on freedom of criticism of government and officials, and one attack on Louis F. Post prompted warnings about the bill's scope and enforcement by social settlement workers.
Southport April 8 Special The Southport fire department fought a brush fire that started in the Peuk swamp near John street. Firemen reported the blaze spread extensively but were victorious in stopping it. Chief Mendez I. Perry led operations.
Death notices from Bridgeport area record multiple obituaries and probate entries. Axel G Kohlberg age 38. Helen A Smith. Catherine Nelson. May T Woley. Elizabeth Grant. plus CARD OF THANKS. Probate Court notices announce six month claim period and estate hearings for Carl Post and Michael J Plunkett estates with instructions to creditors and heirs.
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