Market Notable For Utter Lack of Public Interest
New York stocks opened dull with little public interest as rails many unquoted and news tepid. Copper prices and government contract talks weighed. profits stayed slim with U S Steel leading modest gains while Reading and Lackawanna remained relatively heavy. total sales 240000 shares and bond list easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oday
Stock Exchange
Washington
U. S.teel
Steel
Brooklyn Transit
Reading
Lackawanna Steel
Liberty
U. S&s
New Wheat and Corn Prices Rise on Oversold Market
July 12 reports show corn advancing to higher levels with July at 1.44 and August 1.63 3-4, amid covering and cash demand. Wheat starts arrivals rising as weather is favorable, while oats and livestock quotes in Chicago show varied gains and weak spots across hogs cattle and sheep markets.
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New Fork
St. Louis
Cotton Quotations and Market Readiness in New York
New York cotton quotes from Tl Watson and Co show October at 2499 2460 2464 and December 2441 2401 2401 amid expectations of a long promised German offensive and revenue bill submission. Market observers note a large percentage of business remaining after undesirable activity should yield reasonable price and tax regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
T. Tl. Watson and Co
High Low
Streetside homes offered in Brooklawn and Bridgeport listings
Laurel Avenue near North features a seven room single house with fireplaces and hot water heat on a 60 by 120 foot lot in Brooklawn. A seven room single house with hot water heat and electric light is listed on another Laurel Avenue property. Howard Avenue offers a three family house with improvements priced at 7000. The Bridgeport Land and Title Co lists properties at 675 Main St calling Barnum 6270.
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Laurel Avenue
Brooklawn
Bridgeport Land and Title Co
Barnum
Main ST
Oklahoma Oil Venture Promises Huge Profits For Small Investors
An oil investment pitch claims Oklahoma profits dwarf other industries, citing a $100 stake turning into $80,000 from Trapshooters Oil of Eldorado, Kansas. The letter urges rapid participation, warns of losses, and invites readers to join for potential 1000 percent annual returns with Jones backing the project.
Oklahoma Wells Drilled Last Year Produced Big Returns
80 percent of wells drilled in Oklahoma last year were producers. The company cites Oklahoma Geological Survey statistics to support favorable odds for bringing in production. After studying local conditions and reports from Mid-Continent geologists, management claims with confidence that the safe course was chosen to avoid gambling in acreage. Surrounding production near the acreage hints at large output, as acid tests on reports affirm the potential for gas or oil and substantial profits for stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Geological Survey
Mid- Continent
Oklahoma Oil Earns Millions for Investors in Proven Field
Oklahoma Oil promotes its acreage in a central Oklahoma proven field. The ad touts steady geological basis, honest officers, and a $250,000 capitalization. It invites general public investment with expected large dividends and favorable terms for early investors.
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Oklahoma
Reliable, Successful Men in Oklahoma's Locke Firm
R H Locke of Oklahoma City leads The Locke Laboratories as president and noted chemist and geologist. Frank Foltz, vice president, previously secretary and manager of Blackwell Mill and Elevator Co. and now secretary of The Millers' Association of Oklahoma. F C Jones, treasurer, resigning as sales manager of the Oklahoma Mill and Elevator Co and formerly with Yukon Mills. Legal advisers are Embry, Crockett and Johnson of Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Locke
Oklahoma City
Locke Laboratories
Frank Foltz
Blackwell Mill & Elevator Co
Blackwell
Okla
Millers’ Association of Oklahoma
F. C. Jones
Oklahoma Mill & Elevator Co
Kay County oil and gas production noted in 1917 report
The State Board of Agriculture of Oklahoma reports Kay County produced gas and oil valued at $6,150,000 in 1917. Our leases in Kay County and nearby Kansas lie in the same producing field, promising strong returns and big dividends to stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture of Oklahoma
Kay County
Oklahoma
Kansas
2 for 1 to the First 50 Investors
A promotional offer targets the first fifty investors who subscribe quickly. The par value of each membership is $100, with two memberships available for the price of one. The deal requires immediate mail-in subscription and a payment plan of $50 now, $25 in thirty days, and $26 in sixty days, yielding instant perceived profit and urging fast action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Jones
Millers’ Oil Corporation
Jones
Land and stock listing with probate notice in Stratford
A historical probate notice lists 20 acres tillable 75 acres pasture and assorted farm stock including 15 cows 3 calves 4 heifers 1 pair oxen 3 diiorses and 75 apple trees 10 peach trees with tools and two mules. It orders an administrator’s hearing on July 1st 1918 in Stratford and directs personal and publication notices by August 18 1918. The estate of Thomas Hamill is shown in Bridgeport with six months to prove claims and settle accounts.
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Stratford
Sid Ostite
Omer
Inaka
Chanles
Wees
Elaubt Dodge
Stave OW
Bridgeport
Probate
Cottage in Stratforn near limited line on lot 40
Reaution cottage in restricted Stratforn area near rail line on lot 40 offering large living room with fireplace dining room kitchen built on first floor three big bedrooms and tiled bath. Newly built with modern conveniences. owners leaving town. For details address Box No. 8782 this paper. No dealers or agents.
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Stratforn
Peco
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JT L Watson and Co
Corner Main
John Streets
Conn
New York Stock Exchange
AS & Ra Co
Tih A&a S Re Co
At&t Ba
Ag&wwi
BTM
Balt. & Ohio
Bth S
Bkiyn RT
Pac Uit
En Leath Co
KM & Bt P
Yaa Chi& GW
Ri&p Pt A
Chile
Dis Securities
Erie
Erie Ist
Inter Nickel
Lackart
Wu Midvale
Missouri Pac
Nevada
Pas
Nena & H
Pennsylvania
Rept & ml
Sinclair Oi
Bouth Pac
Bouth Ry
South Ry Pf
Texas Oil
TY Cie
Chicago
T. L. Watson and Co
Clark, Childa & Co
West Eloc
Willys Over
UT. S
Paige
Packard
Harry
Harry 8. Jones
Fairfield Ave
WARY
Jones Jose Fairfield
P, Newman
Pembroke St
Ford
Maxwell
Nordster
Burns Bros Ice
Lg & P
Ola A Ag
Marconi
Paulsen
Thing Co
Us&s Steamship
Wright-Mar
Keystone Tire
United
ABC Metals
Atlanta
Big Ledge
Bost & Mont
Calumet & Jer
Arizona
Copper Valley
Cresson Gold
Inter Mines
Ohio Cop
Onondaga
Rochester
James Staples & CO
Bridgeport, Conn
Howard Avenue
Brooks Street
Colorado Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Jallea Satan
Wuntead Mat
Trapshooters Company
Trap Shooters Oil Company
Eldorado
Geological Survey
Millers’ Corporation
Markerea
THE
Hughes and Chapman CO
Sirstford Ave
Badgepon
Otto B
Bender
Alfred H. Clark & Son
Cannon St
Warren St
Walter
John F. Fay
Supernior Frabettes
PHONK
Saaxnum
T. L. Watson & CO
Commer Maln
John Ses
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