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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
19
A fragmented dialogue references a new car, ambitions to become a star, and a reviewer asking for details. One man commented but offered only a price of $50 plus costs, leaving the rest unclear.
The New York market shows feverish corn trading with uncovering profits and a firmer undertone despite some price fluctuations. Reports on Argentine imports remain unconfirmed while new-crop movement stays light. oats hold steady and barley and rye rise as government purchases reappear. Weather favors winter wheat and potential spring yields are discussed in broad terms.
New York trading opened firm but soon weakened on light offerings as oils and other favorites retreated. Transportation stocks faced sentiment shifts tied to administration views, while refinery shares slipped despite some gains in copper on news of a new export concern. Call money dipped to 4 percent as bonds sagged, and a small joke about a jury case closed the day.
The Plaza program features Nursie and the Boys in vaudeville with Mae Murray in Her Body in Bond at the Lyric, and the Poll Players present Some Baby followed by Daddy Longlegs. West End shows The Prussian Car and Humbug and Husbands, while Arizona screens at Poli's with Douglas Fairbanks renewing the Denton role.
Clark, Childs & Co of New York with Bridgeport correspondent J H Havens say the market shows no broad strength ahead. Expect plentiful offerings to restrain activity for weeks. copper and steel readjustments noted. copper prices shifting and exports discussed. Piston pin testing method described. Matt Crosby celebrated 95th birthday by taming a wild horse. social at Quilty's Colonial ballroom Fairfield avenue, with Murray's orchestra and midweek dancing ads.
Dainty dancers Danny Duggan and Dorothy Luce, beloved by Boston crowds, arrive at Quilty's Colonial ballroom in Fairfield Avenue next Monday evening for an exhibition of society and military dances in costume. An Army and Navy dance contest with a gold prize and Murray supplying music accompany the event. Admission at usual prices.
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