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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1926

Page

10

Foreign Sales of Finished Goods Boost U S Exports

DR JETS KLEIN asserts American finished goods exports rose sharply, offsetting declines in other exports. The report highlights growth in manufactured exports, diversification of markets, and the role of specialized advertising, agents, and quality standards in sustaining overseas demand despite European currency shifts and raw material price pressures.

U. S Europe Jets Klein Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Stikbigs Uae Americin Far East Autoanebie Courke Arertan Jee Enetanil Caer Atlantic Tadle

Aerial Survey Planned for Mississippi River Mapping

The first aerial survey of the Mississippi River from St Louis to Cairo is completed. A series of surveys is planned to aid river improvements, dyke and bank protection planning, and annual appropriations. The maps, from an altitude near two miles, show bars, inlets, bank variations, and stream coverage, enabling officials to track changes over time.

ST Louis Mississippi River St. Louis Cairo John ¢. Goiwala Vhief U 8 Hee Herbert Baisley John A. Paegelow Scott Field Teh Big River Gotwals Missouri Mississippi Here Rew Island Inl Maj. C. C. Dunn Rock Island Missouri River Yankton, SD Maj. C. C. Gee Kansas City Engineer Corps Kansas City Congress Sioux City

Week's Export of Grains Decreases

Washington August 16 AP Exports of grains from the United States totaled 6,100,000 bushels for the week ending August 14, down from 6,451,000 the prior week. Barley 231,000 versus 776,004. rye 262,600 versus 115,000. oats 22,600 versus 31,000. wheat 5,648,000 versus 5,493,090. Canadian grains in transit from the United States totalled 1,437,000 vs 1,078,000. wheat flour in transit US and Canada 187,000 barrels vs 162,000.

Washington United States

Loans to brokers rise to 2.7 billion in week end Aug 11

Washington August 18. Loans held by brokers and dealers from New York City Federal Reserve member banks totaled 2 420 352 000 for the week ending August 11, up from 3 898 701 000 the prior week, the Federal Reserve board announced.

Washington New York City Federal Reserve Board

Jersey Standard Oil Declares Usual Dividend

New Jersey directors of Jersey Standard Oil declared the regular 235 cents a share dividend on common stock at their New York meeting. A hoped increase was not approved as financing plans aimed to retire 266 million dollars of preferred stock were discussed.

New York Standard Owl Company New Jersey Commion Lady Laurier Albert Plok Barthana Company, Inc Chicago Stock Exchange FTER Standard Oil Company of

Fragmentary text on industry and trade patterns

The readable fragment references middle wear and widely scattered industries including refining and machinery manufactures. It hints at broader economic activity in dia and South American markets but offers no clear events, dates, or entities to anchor a full news item.

Dia Middle Wear

Wall Street News Notes Highlights 1926 July Markets

Wall Street notes show July imports of crude rubber up from June across US ports. US and Atlantic port activity includes increases in refined antimonial lead, steel related earnings, and Canadian rail freight gains. Notable items: Coty and National Tea sales, Electric Bond and Share profits, Havana Electric Railway bond issue, and Union United Tobacco company activity. Pacific Coast to Prairie oil industry signs of price shifts and production outlook amid overproduction concerns.

New York United States Rubber Association of America Atlantic

Bootlegger Fined Two Hundred in Liquor Case Appeals Ruling

Judge Raph Beers found Vincent Mobillio 35 Calhoun guilty of liquor law violations arraigned in City Court. Mobillio fined $200 costs and 16 days jail. Police seized liquor at Mobillio home claimed for personal use. police suspect peddling. Other court actions include fines for operators and multiple cases of drunkenness assault and gambling at various streets and addresses with continuations to August dates.

Raph Beers Vincent Mobillio Calhoun Mobbile Aene Mobile David TRL Grand Street Charles Robertson John Alex Complnick Isa Habert Nolse John O'Connor Helen Street

Viscount Astor and son arrive for Maine coast vacation

Viscount Astor and his son William arrived in the city en route to join Tady Astor and other family members vacationing at Darlington Harbor Maine. Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson and Lady Astor’s sister were on hand at the station. The party planned fishing and leisure with Discretion on sightseeing and antiques.

Nockland Viscount Astor William Tady Astor Darl Harbor Viscoundt Astor Maine Coast Annere Maine Entra Charles Dana Gibson

Lumber Stolen From New House On Hawley Avenue

Samuel Goldman of 172 Beechwood Avenue reported to police that over the weekend lumber was stolen from his new house on Hawley Avenue near Wayne Street. About $26 worth of lumber was taken. no truck was used by the thieves.

Samual Goldman Beechwood Avenue Hawley Swanveé Wayne Street

Drivers Without Assets Denounced By City Counsel

A city communication to the Board of Police Commissioners denounces motorists with no financial responsibility. Max Pokras of 98 McKinley Avenue was described as execution proof after a collision with Motorcycle Officer George Calvin, who suffered a compound fracture. Pokras was fined $5 for an inadequately equipped truck and $10 for a faulty hand signal, while the city seeks damages for medical bills.

Board of Police Commissioners Henry Greenstein Max Pokras McKinley Avenue Pokras George Calvin St. Vincent's Honsital Doctors Hill Main Street Pokrad Connectiut Picble Works Tokras Pokran

Babe Ruth Paces Homers Last Week Across Leagues

Babe Ruth led both leagues with four home runs in the past seven days, boosting his season total to 89 as he eyes record heights. Goose Goslin hit three, matching last week, while Williams of the Browns moved to second place with 11. In the National League, Bottomley and Wilson each homered to raise season totals to 14 hits for the year, with Bell and Southworth close behind. A pastor’s quip about quieting children ends with a proverb about misery.

Chicago Babe Ruth Goose Gorlin Williams Browns Iva Cardinals Wilson Cubs Paver H.R Ruth New York Williams & Louis Simmons Philadelphia Goslin Washington Roy Tlagzert McManus Detroit Ease Bottomley Louis

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