National Lead plans capital expansion and stock dividend
New York March 17 AP The National Lead Co. adopted resolutions to double authorized capital from 50 million to 100 million, split into 25 million par value 6 percent cumulative class R preferred and 50,650,000 common shares. A stock dividend on common shares may be declared later, supported by earnings of 1926 showing a rise to 4,004,587 net income. The company cited non recurring items and gains from asset sales, inventory adjustments, and lead prices, with surplus invested as capital to protect dividend flexibility. A stockholders meeting is set for April 21 to vote on the resolutions.
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New York
Cor Fitiente
Redempion
United States Cartridge Company
Ernest C Bilton Dies in New York at 58
Ernest C Bilton, brother of Pa rence Bilton, head of Elwood Electric, died at St Luke's Hospital New York after a major operation. He was 58, worked for Seaboard National Bank, survived by a widow a daughter and a brother. Funeral in New York then burial at Lakeview Cemetery Bridgeport. Reverend McDermott to conduct local services. Local obituary notes funeral details and survivor names.
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Ernest C. Bilton
Parence E. Bilton
Elwood Electric Company, Inc
St. Luke's Hospital
New York
Seaboard National Bank
New York City
Clarence
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Bridgeport
Lakeview Cemetery
William
McDermott
Washington Park M. EB
Legion Auxiliary Head Is Honored for Paris Delegation
Mrs. Jay A. Smith of 2 Pieres Place, president of the Katherine McCrurty auxiliary, was elected Connecticut delegate of the 8 and 40 division to the Paris convention and chosen as a national aide to Mrs. Lucey M. Edwards. She will travel with the national president as one of 48 aides, representing the 8 and 40 Connecticut branch. her husband remains at home for business. Commander Smith plans to attend the 1928 American Legion national convention in Texas.
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Jay A. Smith
2 Pieres Place
Katherine McCrurty
American Legion
Harry W. Gengdon Poat
Connecticut
American Legion Auxilary
Paris
Legion
American Legion Auxiliaries
Smith
Edwards
Auxiliary
Association
West Haven
Waa
Paria
Commander Smith
The
Texas
Real Estate Transfers in Bridgeport Area Realities
Ellen Devitt transfers to Lorene Fitzgerald on Pequonnock Street with mortgage implications. Antonio Dellaquila sells on Jones Avenue to John Colon. Fannie Cotone conveys to High Tavery and Lawrence Finfelstone on Benham Avenue. John G Stevens to Harriet Stevens Seaview Avenue. Bridgeport Trust to Joan Kennedy on West Morgan Street. John Kennedy to Joseph Cohen on West Morgan Street. Ellen Devitt to Loren Fitzgerald on Pequonneck Street appears as a partial repeat.
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Ellen Devitt
Lorene Fitzgerald
Pequonnock Street
Antonio Dellaquila
John Colonnese
Jones Avenue
Fannie Cotone
High Tavery
Lawrence Finfelstone
Benham Avenue
John G. Stevens
Harriet Stevens
Seaview Avenue
Bridgeport Trust Company
Joan Kennedy
West Moran
John Kennedy
Joseph Cohen
West Morgan Street
Loren Fitzgerald
Pequonneck Street
Connecticut Apple Growers Urged to Meet Grading Standards
Connecticut farmers told by Senator Elijah Rogers that three weeks ago 18 000 barrels were unsold to Germany, 12 000 sold of 30 000, highlighting need for a new grading law. Commissioner Platt showed grade issues, urged certificates of inspection, and noted Milford area as a major sweet corn seed producer amid corn borer threats.
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State
Hartford
Connecticut
Germany
Farmers’ Association of the General Assembly
State Capitol
Elijah Rogers
Southington
Rogers
Philo T. Platt
Farmers’ Association
New England
Platt
Walter C. Wood
Newmaan
Wood
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Milford
United States
Redden Urges State Study of Cancer Causes and Prevention
Hartford March 17 Senator William A Redden urged the legislature to authorize a state inquiry into cancer cause prevention and treatment. He cited high death rates and rising prominence of cancer in death statistics while warning against quackery and calling for an appropriation to fund the investigation through the State Department of Health.
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Staif Correspon
Hartford
William A. Redden
Public Health and Safety Committee
Senate
Connecticut
Charges Against Dixon Continued To Monday
Assault and aggravated assault charges against C. Fred Dixon Fairfield special constable were continued until Monday after he surrendered his badge following three shots fired at an automobile driven by Mrs Milliken, a member of the Republican Town committee, who failed to stop at an alarm. The hearing before Judge Clarence St. Piall occurred in Fairfield town court yesterday.
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C. Fred Dixon
Fairuld
EH. Milliken
Republican Town Committee
Fairfild
Milliken
Clarence St. Tiall
Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour Packages Promoted
The ad touts Aunt Jemima Buck Wheat Flour in a yellow package and pancake mix in a red package. It encourages shoppers to ask grocers for two Aunt Jemima packages, one yellow and one red, noting coupons for premiums with every purchase.
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Aunt Jemima
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Sonsny
London
Henry Craik
House of Commons
Digys
Glasgow
Aberdeen
Ces
Legion Auxiliary
Maneda City & Suburbs
Davey i
Davey
Valve
Gn SC
Sovone Beab
WSPAP
Bill
West
Redden
Dixon
Borden
U. 8
Eagle
Magnolia
Rmectat Sererrayit
Tire Boi
Jemima
Sullivan Bros
E. Main St
Cor
Jane St
Comet Rice Company
Laight Street
Post-Telegram
Pillsbury’s
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