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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1920
Page
17
New York stocks rose sharply after reports fighting paused in Poland and a peace path appeared possible, boosting optimism across markets. American and steel names led gains as traders covered shorts and bought rails and textiles amid a volatile session with $9.2 million in trades.
Chicago Aug 6 Reports indicate a price drop across grains as wheat futures fell after several hours of steady advance. Wheat led the decline with drops of 34 to 4 cents, December to March at 2.35. Corn finished 2 1/2 cents lower while oats rose 2 cents. Barley and provisions traded unevenly with oats up and provisions down about 30 cents to $1.30.
The column reports mixed grocery and produce prices with notes on potatoes and onions from Long Island and DC New Jersey areas. It lists No 1 white and mixed grains, 105 pounds shipments, and spot market firmness with variable quotes for corn, sugar, and other staples.
Adriaine arrived here today from South Campton and Chorbourg with goods valued at 401,000 pounds. Stork Average price reported for Thursday a week ago and average a year ago noted. Details on 100 pounds and four shillings per item not fully clear.
The market focused on a federal reserve bon and aid for orderly marketing of the cotton crop, sending early futures higher as shorts covered and prices jumped to 3.62 above yesterday's close. Nervousness returned amid conflicting European news, with port receipts and stocks noted and export totals reaching 18,675 so far this season.
An article by Holland describes rising Pacific commerce led by American exports, noting a sharp expansion in value from a fiscal period ending June 30, 1904 to 1970 figures, with projections that Pacific trade could surpass Atlantic trade within ten years. It discusses export totals, money values, and implications for U S. and global markets, including clearing house statistics from New York.
Bridgeport wholesale market notes fewer farmers yesterday and New Jersey watermelons dominate. Prices range from 40 to 10 cents per piece with strong demand for cantaloupes and Georgia peaches. Long Island boatloads appear scarce, dairy and poultry steady, vegetables varied, and local berries and grains listed with specific crate and bushel prices.
Realty records show multiple warranty deeds and transfers of parcels across Madison Park, including Owens Inc to Johr y for harborview avenue parcels and Bridgeport Land and Title Co transfers on Westuain Avenue. Other deeds name Beardsley Paris height, Harlem Avenue, Calderwood Beach, and Noble Avenue among diverse buyers and prices including 9 500 dollars.
In today’s dry goods market prices were quiet with yarns high but steady, wool goods in demand, sales light. Knitted garments dull, warm apparel sluggish as prices drift and vendors report uneven activity in the New York scene.
Several death notices list names such as Krotiwow sila Lkowska and Sarah Eliza, widow of Henry S, with ages from months to 64 years. Locations include St Michael's church and Mountain Grove, with service dates August 6 to 9 and interments at local cemeteries. Names also reference Blanche Louise Ludemann and Corporal Hartbart W. Ty, with families and residences in Newfield Avenue, Tunis Sill Road, and 27 East Main Street.
A partial, garbled market note shows coffee prices remaining weak with a December low around 9.25, down from October. The fragment references months from September through July and notes small, inconsistent changes, reflecting a sluggish trend in the coffee market.
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