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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
13
Markets hold firm despite wage talk and labor tension as investors weigh a potential railroad freight rate increase. Analysts note sustained stock strength while noting wage announcements and union activity may influence supply chains and transportation costs in the near term.
The cotton market rallied to a record 42.50 per unit as buyers showed strong interest, with Shag Contes Whig leading gains. Traders noted intraday strength, but subsequent months saw prices retreat to around 20 points higher before fading, while a selloff near the session’s close left observers cautious.
The fund department reports the school fund has no equity in real estate after mortgaged holdings were foreclosed in Connecticut. Property valued around 108 0d was acquired by foreclosures and is now nearly 406 valued with a plan for sale. Earnings for the last year total 16 1 010 against 0 19 7 last year. Principal near 2.0 VF.
Fragmentary OCR note discusses Cuban merchants and shipping, referencing port activity, shipments, and a campaign tied to economic prospects. It mentions Mexican influence and a belief that local hands can aid prosperity through commerce.
Americus buyers for navy shoes show bids spanning a wide price range as manufacturers including Emerson Shoe Company submit quotes for man wearing styles and materials.
Fragmented OCR notes describe coffee market activity with unclear bids and prices. Text mentions closing bids, December points, and a weak trend near the close but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.
Bond prices and issuances noted with first tier and Victory issues listed. Minor OCR chaos present but indicates Liberty Bonds, War Bonds, and Victory series activity with figures like 28.84 and references to shipping board actions and bond allocations.
Fragmentary notice reports two deaths involving individuals associated with a Montreal subsidiary and a Boston entity. Details about full names, exact locations, and circumstances are missing, leaving the core facts unresolved.
Sterling exchange advanced in New York trading on July 2. Sixty day bills quoted at 3.78, commercial 3.92 by demand. Cited by market desk as a notable shift in bid and offer levels amid ongoing commerce.
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