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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1921
Page
14
A leading brokerage house with Philadelphia and local ties faced a rough start as stock market opening saw uneven activity. Bonds and stocks moved moderately. interbank call money around 1/2 percent, London rate near 2.57. Total issue values reached 16,875,000 with some sectors stronger than others.
The report discusses the Norris bill creating a government corporation to buy and sell farm products with a $1 billion financing from bonds. It weighs economic risks, potential price supports, and the impact on farmers amid war era distress and political consequences.
A Census Department report shows Connecticut’s manufactured product value rose by about 50 million dollars from 1914 to 1915 as wartime expansion spurred new capital. The era saw many new plants and increased employment as production surged.
Market activity shows price advances in oats and coffee futures with mixed spot demand. Market chatter notes nerves over supply, mild gains in the Atlantic trade, and cautious sentiment as investors scan weather and regional demand signals for early next week.
Sugar markets show moderate demand with prices steady at three cents a pound for raw and higher for whites._Ongoing week progress keeps prices firm with slight early advances and calls for cautious supplier activity as markets adjust to steady demand and updated reports.
Government would gain complete possession of the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant in War Department notice. Henry Ford proposes to buy the plant for five million dollars and lease an area for years to provide power under Wilson and Number Three Dams. Annual payment to the government would total 1,689,000 with 94 year amortization of the 40 million Wilson Dam investment and 97 year amortization of the eight million for the Number Three project.
W F H Koelach, head of the National Association, urged in his annual remarks that extended long-term credits and increased foreign buying are essential to revive U S prosperity. He warned profits rely on bold measures at home and abroad, noting trade depends on investments and international credit relations.
A garbled listing of quit claim and warranty deeds across Fairfield Avenue and surrounding streets. Transfers involve multiple parties including banks and individuals with varied property descriptions and approximate values. The record fragment cites mortgages, attachments, and a 500 certificate of attachment amid numerous misspellings and unclear names.
Reports from South Carolina and Georgia describe a softening cotton market with prices drifting lower and buyers cautious. Officials note cooler demand, small buyers, and continued interest in futures while private reports show uneven sentiment across regions.
A passage notes early mentions of the fountain pen and states that its widespread use did not occur until the early 1870s, highlighting the gradual adoption of this writing instrument through the years.
Market notes show wheat futures fluctuating as steady cash values clash with rising receipts and uncertain demand. Traders report large implied future hedging and cautious action after midday with margins shifting on new crop projections and anticipated U. S. surplus grain affecting Europe demand.
Nine Boston banks faced a loss of 18000 dollars after forged checks on a busy Saturday. Police seek two suspects named Bayan and Fu O. Haten, who allegedly used a duplicated First National Bank certification stamp and fake credentials from New York to drain small accounts. Victim banks include International Trust, State Street Trust, and National Shawmut.
A fragment lists several banks and trust companies including Mercharta National Bank Oceanic National Bank Commercial and The New England company alongside Boston Safe Deposit and Trust and Massachusetts Trust company in a financial notice.
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