Mortgage Loans Share of Local Bank Investments Falls
Local banks and lending organizations in the city extended mortgage loans totaling 60 725 dollars last week, about 48.5 percent of the week’s total loan activity. The combined loans dropped roughly 14 percent versus the prior week’s 470 585 dollars, with extensions totaling 1 250 dollars. Two more moral loans were issued than the previous week, and a table lists counts and amounts by institution for the week ending August 26.
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Morthago
Local Produce Market Report of August 22 1922
State marketing bureau notes a tomato heavy wholesale market with large buyer turnout from 43 growers. Prices show steady corn cabbage beans and tomatoes with apples and pears weaker, beef veal and poultry mixed. dairy butter steady. Prices list detailed ranges for fruit vegetables poultry meat hay and grain across regional markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marketing Bureau
State Board of Agriculture
New York
Pruit
Bskt
Duchess
Kennery
Brogl- Livestour Asd
Milan
England Faces Potential Water Shortage Warned
London August conference of urban councils warned England could face a water famine as population grows. Aneurin Williams urged coordinated action while noting districts like London already felt strain. Arnidge of Boston urged Midlands Lancashire and Yorkshire to seek new supplies as industrial centers stretch water authorities farther for grain and fuel.
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London
England
St. Anes
Lancashire
Aneurin Willams
M. P
I. L. Arnidge
Boston
Midlands
Yorkshire
Financial notes and society reports on New York finance figures
Financial notes cover the death of Georges A. Molson a New York Stock Exchange floor member linked to TL Watson Co and discuss his career since 1914. It also reports Hungarian Aid Earnings net income for the year and details several local corporate incorporations including Allen Bros Inc Body Builders Supply Co and Brush Works Inc with officer rosters and capitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Watson
Georges A. Molson
New York Stock Exchange
TL. Watson & Co
Morningside Drivs
New York
Item
T. L. Watson & Co
T. Tu, Watson
Nelson
Exchange
New York Petroleum Exchange
Consolidated Exchange
S Oax Exchange
T. L Watson Co
Realty records show numerous property transfers in Bridgeport
Warranty deeds and quitclaim notices list transfers from Drews-Puller Co to Downing, Beers to Birdseye, Birdseye to Bridgeport Land & Title, Todtfeld to Gox, Bratz to Moffitt, and others. Transfers cover Broad Street, Boston Avenue, Reservoir and Pershing, Deamball Road, Hawley Avenue, Linen, Howard, Waldorf, and Martin Terrace with prices and lot feet noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ueed
Drews-Puller Co. Inc
Della C
Charles L. Downing
Sword
John F. Reardon
Saille Ganer
Tealty
Linen Avenue
Thomas M. Cullinan
Trustes
Mamricg
Kathering Kent
Howard Avenue
Willon Wellner
Elizabet Wellner
ST Feet
Waldorf Avenue
Batella
Jacob W. Gerver
Morris Mogerwitz
Frederick &. Reis
Boston Avenue
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Laur
Jaipes S. Finkelstone
Eva Levy
Francesa Street
Herbert Birdseye
Grace D. Beers
Eligabah Wellner
J. Maskawits
Mary Toth
Samuel Greenbaum
Beatrice Street
William J. Gass
Schne
Schnee
Realty
Boston
Aroune
Delia Arnold
Bridgeport Land & Tile Go
Martin Terrace
Rago
Water table decline prompts conference on pumping effects
Paragraph notes sinking underground water levels in some areas due to progressive pumping. It mentions risk of drawing well water near the coast for the French case and states the executive committee of the conference should study the issue in detail.
Bonds Active And Strong Despite Profit Taking In Market
New York August 22 The bond market showed a warm tone as heavy profit taking hit peak prices in recent days. Railroad mortgages led gains with St Paul 4s 1925 converts Seaboard Air Line Erie and Katy issues advancing. Utilities and industrials posted several strong spots while foreign bonds held steady. Liberty bonds moved to 101 30 after a rise from 100 08 amid no new issues and Timken sale spurred activity. Chesapeake & Ohio prepared a new 5 1/2 percent preferred issue with stockholders voting on the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Railroad Mortiares
St. Paul
Seaboard Air Line
Erie
Katy
Western Union
Western Union 6
American Cotton Ol
Montana Power 5
Cincinnati Gosa
United Sates Realty 5
Cerro de Paseo 8
Zurich 8
Timken Roller Bearings Co
Chesapeake & Ohio
Curb Market Reports Mixed Activity In New York
At New York Curb Exchange the day saw profit taking yet overall steadiness as traders and professional operators remained active. Interest in mining and low priced shares persisted with several issues hitting new highs amid large dealings and renewed buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aus
Curb Exchange
Dhamag Sion
Bus Commission
New York Telephone
B. American Tobacco
Thorn
Willys
Moon Motors
Teo
Continental
Standard
Indiana
Tvent
Mining Department
Flm
Goldifield Development
Independence Scenes Niptselng
Mil
Neveda
Hug Hercules
Polish unemployment decreasing rapidly says Warsaw report
Figures from the Chief Statistical Office show rapid declines in unemployment in Poland. In 1921 about 1100 workers supported 120 in textiles and printing, while today 126 and 128 are at work in those trades. Overall industry not yet fully restored, with 79 percent of the prewar workforce employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Biological calamity institute planned in Tokyo
Aug 22 report outlines a proposed institute to study and mitigate virological calamities in Japan. It would be established at the Tokyo Imperial University and supported by medical, technical, literary, and scientific colleges to study research methods and apply results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torso
Japan
Aiological
Co Ba Extahene
Ute Tokio Imperial
Instore
Bredicie
Lechknics
Titerature
Leeorantica
Audh
Studds
World wheat crop shortage signals rising prices
Winter wheat is officially below normal by a sizable margin while other crops such as cotton, sugar and corn also report shortfalls. England and other countries indicate continued world-wide wheat shortages in the coming months, easing only if weather and conditions favor harvests. Government reports warn that final results may adjust as maturity progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Couch
Science Service
Washington
Department of Agriculture
England
cMmual Raporta
Agri+icultura
Investment Demand Caps Stock Market Rally
New York August 22 The stock market showed renewed strength overcoming early resistance with several new favorites and higher prices across five straight rising sessions. Copper, oil equipment and tobacco shares led gains while U S Steel rose on wage news. rail names drifted, and overall activity neared a million shares traded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meir
Shorts
Steels Kidd
U. S. Steel Corporation
L. 5
Steel Common
de Cline
Steele
Rail Group
Reading
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
New York Creamery Market Prices and Grades Shown
A garbled OCR summary lists dairy items including creamery products, milk grades, and skim specs with varied prices and weights. It mentions nearby white and brown grades, fancy classifications, and market rules, but the exact values and entities are partially illegible.
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New York
Tautrerket
Creamery Extraa
Winte Dairy Tuba
Adux
Frékh
Specias
Fancy Americas
Fem
Fide
Grain market reports from Chicago trading day
The Chicago grain market opened higher due to Liverpool wheat weakness and short covering but eased amid local commission pressure. Wheat moved from 11 8 to 17 8 in contrasts with September near 102 1 2 and December around 100. Corn rose 1 5 to 1 cent, oats gained to 6 5. Broad activity ensued with some late sharp gains on big orders, though overall sentiment remained cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern
Lehigh Valley
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Great Northern Preferron
Louisville & Nashville
Lake Eria & Western
Rock Island
Chicago Greatwestern
Clearpeake & Ohio
St. Paul
Anaconda
Utah
Kempcat
American Smelting
Cerro
Chicago
Liverpool
Ieee
West Bun
Loas
Weather and Market Roundup From Aery Jow Report
A forecast of further heat and a government derailment report influenced bullish activity. Resting orders and recent buyer activity checked the bale as Damare figures rose from the southwest where heat and dryness persist. Oats rose with corn. provisions were weak with misaligned month names and a shift from September to October about 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avi
Brazilprepares for exposition of chief industries
Washington August 21 news reports the Brazilian Centennial Exposition planned for Rio de Janeiro opening September 7. The Brazilian government will host an elaborate display highlighting Brazil’s principal industries and methods in the old War Arsenal building, with foreign participants invited to erect pavilions showcasing national products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Omeless
American Commission
Rio de Janeiro
Besina Ar
Oday
Avilonjtiog Hr
Brazil
Foralen
Tri
Irganiyations
Thor
Wii
Ther Jan
Money market brief from New York financial page
A Money New York item notes Aur 43 firm high 7 low 3 ruling rate 3 1 2. Closing bid offered at 4 12, last loan 4, loans against acceptances 3. Cul
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maneau
Alaska mining revival boosts quartz prospects and placer work
Alaska sees renewed mining activity with wages reset toward normal, drawing workers from railroad jobs. Prospects rise in quartz mining with encouraging ore discoveries and extended Willow Creek exploration. Local capital pools with outside funds, while cautioning against promoter schemes. Anchorage advances cannery and oil leases as capital targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Aska
Associated Press
Alaska
Alaska Railroad
Sonora
Willow Creek
Geological Survey
Foreign loans being taken up by Japanese
Foreign loans in London totaling 786,780 00 yen and 2905 are being taken up by Japanese buyers. Of the two 414 percent issues, only 224,000,000 yen remains in foreign currency as Japanese purchases during the war. In large quantities, figures show 182% in demand and 16,009,000 in bonds issued in Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
London
Tokio
Miller Lumber Co Reincorporates for 229000
Executives linked to Frank Miller Lumber Co reorganize to form a new corporation under the same name. Incorporated for 229000 with journeying ownership, common and preferred shares issued, officers named including Murphy Reardon Smith Platt Shannon, and a board of directors set. The new firm continues the former partnership’s executive structure with titles retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller’ Lumber Co
Olg Pany
David FE. Platt
B. Shannan
Chin Elti
Foreign exchange rates slight fall in New York
Exchange values showed a slight retreat in New York trading with sterling and most European currencies easing. The crown and Slovak koruna moved narrowly, with the pound around the 4.47 percent range and other major rates noted for several currencies including Paris francs and Swiss francs, reflecting modest demand shifts.
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New York
Ster
Paris
Christiania
Copenhagen
Swisserland
Spain
Pegelay
Bertin
Mark
Metal market highlights from New York and St. Louis
Cop steady at 44 cents, electrolytic and spot tin at 34 dollars 50 cents, hearvy 34.505, tyres 32.62, ac uron steady. Lead firm at 8.00. Ring steady in St. Louis at 6.20 spot and 6.36 near. Antimony spot 5.23.
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New York
Atle
Epernon
al Oa
Sheenshaes
Ae Anne
St. Louis
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Bridgerort Telegram
Lomas & Nettleton
City Savings Bank
Corr
Allen Bros
Allen Bros. Inc
E.W. Allen
Melinda Allen
P. E. Allen
Body Builders’ Supply Co
C. B. Navarmore
Incorporate Brush Works
James Haywood
Flo
Siuneck
E. W. Dean
Liberty Loans
Agriculture Department
Scotton
AIGEL
ATS Alfalea
HAY “Ience Service
Steela
Vie Wil
Toco
Simeli
Bolt & Opf
Ganad Pe
Chile
Col & South
Col & Sa
Goodrich
Ah Wan
Keily & Ee
Teelly& Spe
Ann Tuer
Ag Nio
Tye
Midvale
Taran Prelfic
Tay Penn
Sears Roc
Sinclair_O
South Pac
Texas
Union
United Prue i
West Ma
Roy Wei
Ign
Wl & i
A. Ra
Willys Gree
Miller Lumber CO
Correc
Metal Market
Eb, Merritt & CO
Main St. Barnum
Hincks Bros.&co
Connecticut Securities
Main St
Bridgeport
Conn
Waterbury, Conn
Waterbury
Nat'l Bank Blas
Greenwich, Conn
Grecowlch Ave
James Staples
State Street
Barones
Equitable Industrial Loss Society, Inc
Fairfield Ave
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