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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
16
Yesterday's stock transactions show total sales of 1,174,700 with 1,176,000 prior. Bonds are irregular as cotton and wheat fall. The report notes a secured loan on 193.27 miles of road at under 47,000 per mile with about twice interest in average annual earnings.
New York brokers report steady prices on Mexican and other Latin American bonds amid reduced volume. Informal talks between Mexico’s Finance Minister A J Pom and International Bank Committee head T W Mont suggest debt payments may be postponed, though no formal proposals or conferences are scheduled. Strong interest follows reports of new financing for Chile railway construction and pending issues from Hungary and the United States mortgage group.
United States Steel led the stock market as a single large cap in focus. Railroads bought, market dull with reduced volume, and oils steady. Cotton dull with ginnings estimates judged higher or lower than government figures. Prices showed narrow ranges with occasional spreads and rumors of rate changes.
Department of Agriculture data show total crop production rose about 13 percent over the past twelve years while population grew faster, driving per capita crop production down about 5 percent. The trend appears persistent, with per capita output lagging since 1915, influenced by weather and falling farm prices.
Liberty bonds listed with U S government issues and Treasury bonds as of January 21. Values include Liberty 3 1-23 at 107.18 and various Fourth 4s around 191.26 to 161.17, Second 4s, First 4s, Third 4s, and Treasury 43 and 4 1-44 quotes.
The report lists Quolatlongs in cents for currencies around the world on January 21, with Great Britain at 478 1 8 for demand and 478 8 8 for cables and other markets including France 6.40, Belgium 6.06, Germany 23.80, Tokyo 39 6 8, and Montreal 99 5 4, detailing demand and cable rates across nations.
Santiago reports the government negotiating a loan in pesos with the Nations Bank of New York. Funds are intended for financing railroads and consolidating pending debts.
At Chicago on January 21 heavy selling followed by profit taking pushed wheat lower. May and July futures fell, corn and oats also declined, while provisions moved with grain weakness. Reported Russian buying briefly supported prices before a broad downturn as New York sellers and major consumers influenced the market.
Jan 21 metal market report notes electrolytic ebb and futures prices steady amid light trading. Copper and related metals show minimal moves while traders await broader market cues and sector indicators.
The Morris Plan Bank announced a 14 percent rise in loans and a 60 percent increase in deposits from 1924, with deposits totaling 363026. Officers named include Horace B. Merwin as President and Frederick J. Kingsbury as Vice President, while several directors were reelected. New and former officers were detailed at the annual stockholders meeting, with changes in leadership across the board and executive committees.
Jan 21 New York markets show firm prices across poultry and dairy. Broilers 35-49c, chickens 2c, turkeys 35-40c, ducks 38-37c, fowls 26-32c, roosters up to 10c, geese 20-26c. butter market steady with creamery and refined grades varying. milk prices and creamery tests noted. beans, prunes, evaporated apples, and dried fruits discussed with mixed steady trends. beef markets described as steady with family meats firm. overall market activity mixed, with some firmer poultry and dairy items.
The York market shows futures quotations with January 22 values. Trading ranges declined across months with January at 33.48 and March at 23.72. May around 24.0. Prices closed steady to 2 to 7 lower, reflecting mixed demand later in the day.
Market brief notes New York steady on funds as investors hold positions. Traders report subdued activity with no major price swings and dealers cite cautious sentiment ahead of key economic data release.
The fragment references Argentine wheat, Whit?ingdon and Thea aime Wheat with unclear context. Treasury reports show a balance of 273 412 dollars as part of a standing financial record.
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