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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1922
Page
17
Commodities pricing report from New York shows varied market notes with dairy items like creamery extras and fresh extra prices. The text lists several grades and categories with figures, indicating mixed demand and regional pricing signals.
A vintage advertising notice from Beneficial Plan promises quick loans up to nine pounds with fifteen monthly instalments. It pledges privacy and courteous, convenient service, inviting new borrowers to call write or phone a Barnum number for details.
The Beneficial Loan Society located on the second floor of the Liberty Building at 945 Main Street is licensed by The Banking Commissioner and bonded to the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce.
The bond market shows war loan dominance with gains in Treasury 4% issues and U S Steel firm. Dealers note cautious stock trading amid strike fears, with railroad and motor shares under pressure while government purchases support sinking funds and foreign demand.
The Vermont Dairy Inc of this city is incorporated with $54,000 to produce dairy products and foods. Capital stock consists of 590 shares at $20 each, with $5,000 in outstanding stock. Incorporators are Harry Bornstein, T. J. Murphy, and T. J. Cullinan. Officers include Mauricia Schaett Co. as collectors and W. Schuck as president and secretary. The Files Engineering Co Inc contract news and a copper export report follow with stock changes and export figures.
Jul 20 report notes a mixed day in foreign exchange with sterling falling against Allied bills while Austrian and Danish marks showed uneven movement. Grecian and Dutch quotes softened as Scandinavian rates fluctuated. notable prices include Paris 32.40, Amsterdam 49.90, Vienna 26.80, London 60 days at 42.00, and Berlin at 20.28.
Washington reports a broad inquiry into rising building material costs amid a nationwide building boom. Officials in government agencies examine whether price hikes reflect demand or manipulation, with monthly contracts for new fittings totaling about 400 million dollars.
Irregular activity dominated New York curb market trading with wide bid asks and uneven advances. Strong showings from Sauss Penn Oil and International Petroleum contrasted with Skelly and Simms Petroleum. Minor gains for American munitions and several oil issues, while most names traded narrowly and volume remained light.
Chicago July 20 wheat prices rise with limited demand and uncertain strike outlook. Market closes slightly higher with September futures around 1.12.
Reports show corn unchanged as export buying of wheat nears 2,000,000 bushels despite a Tuesday downturn. European demand concerns, rising prices to 47 cents, and improved hog and provision markets reflect mixed action amid shipping and price signals.
New York reports a 12 percent rise in motor vehicle production with May output at 36,000. June production reaches 288,000 cars, signaling a revival. The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce notes a recovery pace and cites one registered vehicle for every ten people in the United States.
The General Electric Company forms a new merchandising department to reach direct consumer trade. It will be centered in Chip City with three divisions Administrative supply and merchandise. George P. Baldwin named general merchandise manager, assisted by C Houck. Operations expected to begin in August.
Warranty deeds list transfers from Wallace W and others to Frank and Frances PB, Coppelstreet, Todfirly to Pantileone Manel, and Capitol avenue. Waverly Development to Paciting Colnlte, Bordaley Park, and Roosevelt street appear in conveyances. Mortgage deeds note $8,000 and several properties along Glengood, Dorr, and Nettleton Street changing hands, including Agnes Blackman and Mary Fones transactions.
The state marketing board reports mixed produce prices with higher demand for some items while Western fruit prices fall slightly. Island shipments move with little decline from prior quotations as onions and tomatoes fluctuate. Poultry and dairy show modest shifts, with meat and butter prices varied by region. Strong units include apples, cherries, peaches, and onions at notable price points.
Copper electrolytic in New York steadies with spot near 4.75 per pound and futures unchanged. Zinc in St Louis shows steady spot and near term delivery around 5.30. Antimony spot price around 0 to W288 with limited movement.
Fragmentary financial note from July 20 shows call money armor high at 4 and low at 4.22. Mentions Md Aawhlered at his lank foan 1 27 with acceptances at 2 1/2.
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