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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1927
Page
17
New York January 18 An apparent deadlock between opposing speculative forces steadies stock prices with no major news to push them up while money remains cheap. Commodity markets show mixed results with gains in wheat and cotton and declines in coffee and sugar. Signs of batter buying appear in energy sectors but most shares move narrowly. prices a year ago contrasted strong stock gains with weak bonds.
Bankers Capital Banks and Trust Companies furnish stock quotations for bank and insurance shares. The report lists current prices, daily changes, and notable movements across major financial houses and related holdings.
Hartford on January 18 AP reports Walter Batterson, chairman of the Republican town committees since February 19, resigned the office to George W. Sanford, secretary of the party. Batterson said business pressure would force him to quit before the next campaign. The move surprised few and drew regret from Republicans though efforts to have Batterson reconsider were hinted at.
New York brokers report bond prices rising to the highest general level since spring 1913 amid strong investment demand and $297 million in new offerings. Foreign issues attract buyers for high yields as credit conditions ease and potential early rediscount rate cuts loom. Railroad and industrial securities gain on consolidation talks and prospects of large issues, including Argentine bonds and Pacific Northwest rail plans.
The report notes corn ranks first in total value among U.S. crops with 68 percent of world production. Only about two percent is exported while 89 percent is fed on farms. Annual shipments average 16.3 million tons, about 17 percent of farm crop tonnage. Farmers are currently in their busiest marketing season as December and January each account for 12.8 percent of yearly sales and February for 11.6 percent. The 1926 crop value remains high despite a slight downturn from prior years, less severe than the cotton drop.
The special building committee disclosed that BE and EF Construction Co. of Bridgeport bid 838,998 for a new Tish school in Stamford. Main building 644,082. rock excavation not extra. Genovese and Rich Stamford bid 607,494 for the main structure, with rock expense by Stamford firm.
Harland Alten argues that personal finance hinges on earning, spending, saving, and giving. He critiques naive tithing and proposes a scientific, individualized giving plan tied to financial ability, balancing burdens with responsibility for religious and social needs.
New York January 16 The business situation remains irregular with no general revival from year end slackness. No weakness seen yet though automobile price cutting creates unease. Credit conditions are satisfactory with cheap money rates and large gold imports. Stimulus may come from a lower Federal Reserve rediscount rate. Transportation efficiency and rising demand in midweek trade helped, while United States Steel posted a surprising 160000 ton rise in unfilled orders. Building permits declined for 1925, and prospects foresee further contraction.
Billing prices for fruits vegetables and farm products in Connecticut. Items include apples, oranges, lemons, cranberries, strawberries, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, peppers, melons, poultry dairy meats and livestock, hay and grain. Prices shown per bushel crate box doz and per pound with regional variety and ranges.
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