Corn Prices Fall Amid Drought Driven Liquidation
New York aug 23 corn prices shed all early gains with declines of 2 cents per bushel amid active liquidation and weak demand. Traders blamed a Southwest drought and late rains failing to save much of the crop while larger country offers and news of added receipts influenced selling. Oats softened with corn as cash West demand waned and export contracts were mostly covered. Ecuador celebrates two Independence Days, Aug 5 and Oct 9, marking historic struggles for freedom aided by Bolivar and Sucre.
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Ecuador
Republic of Educador
Quito
Manuela Canizares
Salinas
Ruiz de Castilla
Castilla
Mberty
Guayaquil
Simon Bolivar
Antonio Jose Sucre
Washington police problem prompts army guards for capital
Washington’s police burden grows acute as 50 soldiers are furloughed from duty to serve as police guardians around the National Capital. They will wear army uniforms while sworn in as regular officers and assigned to various precincts under Inspector Grant and other detectives.
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Army
Grant
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Pacific Coast
Secretary of the Treasury
Alo- Adoo
Joan Teurt
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West Coast
Wits
Wahinston
Exchange
Civilian orders neglected amid war production push
New York Aug 2 Dun writes recovery in trade and industry appears in hot humid sections where war work is strong yet government demands expand beyond prior campaigns. He notes intensified productive effort and tightened restrictions extend into new channels, causing manufacturers and dealers to hesitate on civilian orders while possible official calls for supplies loom. Weekly bank clearings reach 5,444,524,610.7
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Sowing Wheat Again Vermont In The War Years
Vermont farmers debate wheat growing arguing soil and climate favor production versus reliance on western flour. Historic yields and local practices cited from Springfield and nearby farms. Noted figures William Whitcomb and Otis Litchfield referenced with Elm Hill and Highland Road. A dialect exchange closes the piece.
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Vermont
United States
Springfield
Otis Ts. Litchfield
Iis
Elm Hill
Crowing
Main Street
Willian
Whitcomb
Highland Road
Live Financial News of Day Tersely Noted
New York August 21 reports a shift from unease about money to optimism driven by rail stock gains and loan activity. Canadian Pacific hits new high, St Paul lines rally, while pig iron costs and steel wage pressures weigh on smaller firms. Western Pacific faces regulatory fights against Southern Pacific control, with talks of coal land segregation and potential stock retirements. Further coverage notes Denver and Rio Grande cash contributions, Pittsburgh and West Virginia coal lift plans, and Mexico oil tax uncertainty impacting Mexican Petroleum.
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Southern Pacific
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Wero Pacific
Southern Aic
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Utah
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Navy
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Rol & P
Chesa & Ohta al
Crucible
del Hudson
Tis Securities
Nevada
Penney Ives
Sinclair
Teunton
Texas Oil
Uig
Stock Market Under War Advice Roars Higher
In New York on August 28 strong market action followed optimistic war news and expectations of looser money. Canadian Pacific jumped five points while St Paul and Union Pacific gained on absorbent demand. U S Steel led gains with a 12 4 advance. foreign bonds drew buyers, and Liberty bonds moved higher amid rising call money.
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Southern Pacific
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Reading
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Liberty
Hearts of the World shown at Palis Eight Days
The article reviews the film Hearts of the World by David Wark Griffith, highlighting modern warfare portrayals. It notes scenes of long-range bombardment with shells exploding far from gun positions, and the impact on French villages and civilians, underscoring war brutality and the uncaring nature of bombardment.
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Brand Whitlock
Delginum
Whitlock
David Wark Griffith
Gurifith
Griffith
Trely
West End Theatre Features Warrior in Seven Acts
Local listings advertise The Warrior in seven acts at West End theatre on State Street near Clinton Avenue. Also shown are Under the Stars from Benjamin Chopin’s Son of Democracy series and Poli theatre’s entertainment package including vivid vinceville and photoplay deluxe.
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State Street
Clinton Avenue
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Poli Theatre
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Asahi
Yanda
Wilig
Harmony Kings
Moonphrey
Stutee Street
Barnum
M. Evyening
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