Bridgeport Seen As Rising Trade Territory Says Babson
Babson Forecast of Sales Conditions reports Bridgeport and Fairfield County as a good market for selling goods. The forecast notes strong selling in New York state and northern New Jersey, with the rest of the country fair or poor. Bridgeport had been in poor to fair, but buying and selling among local merchants is rising. Manufacturers report more orders than last winter.
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Feirfield County
Babson
New York State
New Jersey
Bridgeport
Pacific
Seward B. Price
The
Chamber of Commerce
Jase
Five Cent Cigar Back In Shops
Five cent cigars return to Chicago shops after wartime absence. Merchants report strong demand and shoppers flock to displays while banners advertise the nickel smoke as a return to normalcy. Some doubt the price equals prewar quality as costs rise.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Matt Twain
Banks Warned Against Fake Tax Payment Scheme
Tax collector Edward A. Drew warns banks and lenders against a fraud scheme using false tax payment information. He notes checks and receipts may be issued, funds later marked none, and inquiries met with claims taxes were paid. Bankers should beware and report suspected deception.
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Edward A. Drew
Drew
Curb Market Report From New York July 31
New York curb market shows moderate activity as traders mainly trade like professionals. Notable movers include Philadelphia Morris industrials up early then slide back, Standard Oil group leads petroleum sector with strength, Mercer Motors and Boston and Montana rise, while Indiana shares, Rubber issues, and several oils drift or hold steady.
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New York
Central
Philly Morris
Soharco
Durant Motors
Uetire
Indiana
Mercer Motors
Heyden Chemical
Standard Oils
Standard Oil
Indie
Cities Service Bankers
Dis Joss
Ryan
Simms
Carib Syndicate
Marbaibo
New England
Boston and Montane Corporation
Mother Lode
National Tin
Bridgeport Stocks See Strong Demand In Local Market
Local houses report brisk sales for a small lot of Bridgeport Gas Light stock and steady appetite for First Mortgage bonds of Salts Textile. Bridgeport, New Haven and Hartford bond issues also show good demand. US Treasury closes subscription for new four year bonds after heavy initial offer. Holders of Victory 4 ¾ percent bonds urged to check if they hold Series B C D E F P due December 15 with no interest after that date. Studebaker declares an extra dividend totaling 4 percent for stockholders of record, payable in September.
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Bridgeport
Victory
Vestern
T. L. Watson and Company
Stocks Rally On Strike News but Retreat Later
New York July 31 The stock market opened strong on hopes Harding’s rail strike settlement would succeed. Early gains broadened with rail and industrials leading before paring some advances. high grade rails showed strength with Louisville and Nashville up 4.5 points. Independent shares like Crucible Steel remained active though some loss followed.
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New York
Harding
Pelees
Studebaker
Dagly
Louisville
Nash
Money Circulation in the U S Halves From 1921 Levels
Treasury figures show U S money in circulation at 4 378 885 053 dollars. per capita 89 7. The total includes government-held funds and Federal Reserve holdings. Gold and silver assets per person, plus small change, account for the rest of the 16 percent actual cash in circulation.
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Ralph F. Couch
Science Service
Washington
United States
Treasury Department
Treasury
Wni
Pisa
Federal Reserve Banks
Husintsy Public
Federal Reserve
Fedral Reserve Bank
U.S
Arabs Opposing British Policy for Palestine
London 2060 Associated Press reports the government continues efforts to solve the Palestine problem. Arab delegates in London condemn Zionist interference and warn that British policy risks Arab culture, self government, and unity. Diplomatic reaction notes Britain is squeezed between Arab independence aims and the Balfour Declaration.
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London
Associated Press
Palestine
iZionist
Gantry
Zionist Commission
Pve Gee
Iami
Fingland
Sunday Times
Britain
Syria
Balfour
House of Lords
Tengton
Pogular
Children Set Fire In Home From Playing With Matches
Two children of Giacomo Spinowl at 17 Green Street played with matches and started a fire in their room yesterday morning. Neighbors heard their cries and rescued them after being locked inside while parents were at work. Firemen arrived late due to bystanders unfamiliar with access. The damage is under $100.
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Giacomo Spinowl
Green Street
Teath
James
Metal Market Notes From New York Forward on July 31
The metal market in New York shows firm spot and steady futures for iron near 29.00 for No 1 Northern, 28.10 for No 2 Northern, and 18.00 to 20.00 for No 2 Southern. Zinc remains quiet with spot around 6.25 and antimony fluctuating from 6.12 to 6.37.
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New York
Cowper Guifers Ellectrolytis Pet and
Moetures
Nia
St Lonty
Morro
Liberty Junior Railroad Bonds Rise Amid Market Activity
New York reports steady gains in Liberty issues with several bonds reaching new highs for the year. Prices for miscellaneous securities shift as foreign and domestic factors push mixed results including declines in certain bonds and gains in others. Chicago grain markets show declines with wheat, corn, and oats drifting lower amid large receipts and end-of-month trading pressures.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
San Franchico
Erie
Chicago
Alton
Baltimore and Ohio
New York Centara
Forelan & Anae
Prieay
Repeblig
Bricolfea
Bolivia
Vapine
Anton Jurgeng
Satuday
Uhre
Yea
Toledo Traction Fish, and Power Company
Sharp Selburs
Aldo Sellin Press
Fred Tueim
Meg
Prines
McReages
United States
Realty Records of Warranty Deeds Listing Local Transfers
A noisy typographic list records warranty deed transfers among multiple private parties in a local area. Names include B Wright, Mabel Minor, Harriet, Henry Weingasten, Joseph Lenoet, Agnes Donovan and institutions such as City Savings Bank and Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank, detailing lot lengths and street names across Overland Avenue Cottage Street Center Street French Street and other local parcels.
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Wh B. Wright
Cranem EK
Melfen
Overland Avenue
Mabel 'S
Karl Huhnd
Cottage Street
Mabel T Minor
Harriet P
Noziar
Counge Street
Henry Weingasten
Molen Weltywarton
French Street
Chuin
Peederick E
Bouch
Iredarick Jy R
Siltman Realty
Westfield Avenue
Mariis Lodge
Poplar Street
Adele Lenoet
Joseph Lenoet
Caroling Street
John Is
Donovan
Lomas and Nettleton Company
Charron
Herman — Tsaats
Agnes Donovan
Pasquate Fiumara
Rosa Pie Jmara
City Savings Bank
Sherman Street
Hattie B. van Weusen
Chistorpher A. LaCroix
Miles
W. Reddy
Lucy A. Reddy
Mechanics
Farmers Savingy Bank
New York Dairy Prices and Market Summary
July 32 report from New York markets shows creamery extras at 34 1 4 to 41 10 38c with higher grades around 29 10 and 29 10 3c. Cheese market weak and quiet with specials 20 1 4 to 21 Ids average 1 10 200. Eggs steady with White fancy 44 nearby 43 to 46. Ske extra 28 to 230.
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New York
Mar- Avent
Creamery
Stare Duley
Fancy Young Americas
Newfield Trust Company Moves to New Quarters
Newfield Bank and Trust company will take possession of its new building at 1192 Stratford avenue tomorrow morning. A public reception will be held this evening from 8 to 9 o'clock to welcome visitors and staff to the white stone front structure. The ground floor will handle regular business while the upper floor houses bookkeeping, directors, and rest rooms. A large electrically controlled vault safeguards money and valuables. The bank began operations about 3 1/2 years ago with assets near 800,000. Arthur F. Cor nor is president, William R. Nichat? vice president, Martin bYdidd, vice president, and George Ingo, secretary-treasurer.
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Newfield Bank and Trust Company
Stratford Avenue
Castilles
Arthur F. Cornor
William R. Nichat
Martin bYdidd
George Ingo
General Electric Pays One Million to Employees
General Electric announced a payout of 1,071,608 dollars to employees in Schenectady and other plants who have remained in company service for several years. The sum represents a percentage of six months earnings and reflects the firm’s recognition of long service.
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Schenectady
Tuiy reThe
General Electric
Foreign exchange market drifts with weak demand
New York July 31 weak sentiment dominated the foreign exchange market as German developments influenced trading. Continental currencies fell to new lows before edging off slightly, while the sterling eased only marginally amid limited selling and scattered activity in other markets.
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New York
International ¢Oveneles Agar
Marsky
Sterling
Foreien
Surrey
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Bridgeport Telegram
Good Trade
Fairfield County
Baroum
Equitable Industrial Loan Society, Inc
Fairfield
Iron and Steel
J. A. Merlon, Inc
Sterling ST
Bridgeport, Conn
Eleptona
Title Guaranty & Trust Company
Main Street
Bridgepowe Iist
Souchero Farms
Ask Us Abide Orem
Rest Estate
Liberty
Liberty Sniea
Z Eishher High
Low, East
Salts Textile Company
Bridgeport, New Maven
Harteford
United States Treasury Department
Industriats
Rubber Tire
Salus
Air Reduc
Ua Ajax
Chi & I & Pl
BOD Great Nor Pt
Ivland
Kan
Gulf
Lee & Danen
Lehi i
Tg & Wet
Thane Tatws Inc
Roy
Sears
Sunb Boat
Texas
Isi
Winton
Pao Oe Pt
United
Fom
United Pratt
Sco
Alco
Pat
Park
Bard
Memran
Cor
Nplands
U. S
Federal Reserve Notes
Metal Market
Liberties Realt
Realty ‘Records
Newfield Trust Company
Coca Cola Company
Hincks Bros. & CO
Main St
Stue
City Hall
First Mortgage Investments
National Mortgage Co
First National Bank
the National Mortgage Co
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