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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
21
The stock market faced selling pressure and tepid buying as prices fluctuated. Reports cite weakness in U S steel and several Southern Dow issues with notable declines, while some blue chips held gains. Analysts note dividend uncertainties and forthcoming meetings shaping trader sentiment amid broad volatility.
The article notes sulfur’s role in chemical industries including sulfuric acid and explosives. It highlights U S share, usage shifts, and two dominant firms with large reserves, Texas and Freeport, on a world scale. It mentions potential sulfur lands and long reserve life, estimated at 15 to 25 years.
Fragmentary OCR item notes shipments for some sort of aid or service and mentions a government inquiry. It references weeks and a date near May but lacks clear entities or details. The readable parts suggest a legal or administrative context without concrete names or places.
A garbled ledger from the Commissioner of Vermiculture in Connecticut lists wholesale prices for fruits, vegetables, poultry, meat, and grains. Entries include apples, tomatoes, potatoes, oranges, lemons, beans, cabbage, onions, greens, flour, corn, wheat, hay, and various meats with unit measures and price ranges.
The Associated Press provides stock market averages in today’s financial briefing. Trading activity shows modest gains across the major indices as investors weighed earnings and economic data.
The market shows March at 48.40 with May at 39.10 and July at 79.70 as rubber closes easy. The daily U S Treasury statement reports a general fund balance of 196 today and 65,826.02 previously, indicating fiscal activity.
New York traders saw a contraction in volume with a largely professional tone. Independent strong spots persisted across sectors while crude output and gasoline price shifts influenced sentiment. Standard Oil of Indiana edged up amid mixed Standard Oil results and several industrials faced pressure from coal shares and utilities.
A concise listing of bank and trust company shares, insurance stock quotations, and related financial figures across institutions. Includes market values, closing prices, and notable shifts among major banks and trust companies in the session.
Foreign exchanges ease with quotes in cents for currencies including Great Britain 484 41 10, cables 435 2 22, 60 day bills 480 15 15. France 2.95 2 2. Italy 4.29. Germany 23 70. Spain 16.31. Japan Tokyo 4.67 1 2. Shanghai 9 8 12. Argentina 45.07. Brazil 11 7. Montreal 99 82 13 15. Portugal 5.17.
Warranty and mortgage deeds involving Joseph Slosar transferring Bradly Street realty to Mary Slosar and Verons Figura. Wham F Charles assigns Montavenue property to American Bank and Trust Co. Quitclaims between Clahn Fabina Lamp and Lavinia Lamp on Elizabeth Attest property.
A renewed wave of buying in French securities pushed several to new high prices as railway and public utility issues stayed strong. Total sales surpassed 90 million dollars with French government bonds and sectional freight issues leading gains. The French division strengthened activity across Italy and Czechoslovakia, with notable rises in Lyons 6s, French National Steamships, and Marseilles 6s while government bonds showed exceptional demand.
New York January 26 AP Liberty bonds closed with Liberty 1 35 1 45 103.08 Second 4 1 48 100.22 Third 4 1 49 101.11 Fourth 4 1 4s 103.25 Treasury 4 for 110.20 prices shown for multiple series by issuer.
Copper futures and spot decline to 13.25 while tin softens to 65.25 and 64.75 for nearby contracts. Iron remains steady with no change. Lead eases to 7.40. Zinc shows steadier trade with East St. Louis futures at 64.3.
New York market notes show diverse price movements for butter creamery products and eggs with receipts varying across categories. Fresh gathered items command strong prices while potatoes and bulk outputs from Long Island and Maine show notable tonnage and price ranges typical of January trading.
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