Marketfield Livestock and Grain Markets Master Week Start
Chicago reports show fresh military and allied gains boosting market sentiment. In grains corn led declines with profit taking and a softer tone across oats and hogs followed by mixed cattle prices amid cautious buying. Private wire quotes from Watson and Cop reflect volatile price moves as traders weigh crop estimates and wartime news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicago
Genrish
Tmal
Yuente
Milber
Wilber
Isiongs
Vuacay
Prescription Value and Pharmacy Service
A vendor touts high quality drugs and careful compounding by experienced pharmacists. Emphasizes cleanliness, double check system, and low prices for prescriptions, promising ready fill and reliable service when needed.
Live Financial News of Day Tersely Noted
New York October 2 The preferred stocks of motor companies are selling on a slight premium while dividends remain high. General Motors preferred yields a strong dividend, yet August earnings show equipment costs surged due to wage changes. Chesapeake and Ohio is recommended for exchange with Baltimore and Ohio based on earnings strength. Copper shares see steady demand as government use rises, with large producers like Anaconda Utah Copper drawing interest. Sinclair Oil underperforms despite peers rising. Steel Foundries rumors of recapitalization are denied. United Cigar Stores may double capital. American Tel and Tel recovers to early year highs. Bethlehem Steel under scrutiny after notes issued linked to earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vieso
General Motors
Chesapeake and Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
Chesaepeake
Anaconda
Utah
China
Inspiration
Realty Deeds in Bridgeport Harbor Area Transfers
Real estate transfers list multiple warranty deeds involving farmers, banks, and residents exchanging parcels with buildings in Bridgeport and surrounding streets. Notable transactions include McCabe to Hoagland on Elmwool Place, Latour to Gorham Willis on Jowett Avenue, Hubbell to Jesse G. Land on Park Avenue, and many others across Main Bank Osborne and Norman direct routes. Names include McCabe, Hoagland, Latour, Gorham Willis, Silverman, La chiema, Schandl, Antonuites, and Lapides with dates implied in a registry sequence on streets like Montgomery, Cedar, Park, Mall, and Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 3. McCabe
Catherine A. McCabe
Milde J. Hoagland
Elmwool Place
Mark C. Meagher
Westbury
Tesse Antonuites
Montgomery Street
William J. Latour
Sarah A. Gorham Willis
Jowett Avenue
Herman Silverman
John Lachiema
Cedar Street
Maury Schandl
Palmfield Avenue
Athanth
Whipple
Charles Gregory
Clinton Avenue
Henry Lynn
Hen Main Lynn
Mary J. Lynn
Catherine A. Wynt
George H. Lynn
Mall Street
Henry Street
Russell Street
Anime Hubbell
Jesse GC
Park Avenue
Madison Park Land Company
Allen Kaber
Ardmore Avenue
Bessie V. Myers
Mary KK. Kelly
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Annie Hubbell
Harriet M. Russell
William C. Russell
Franklin A. Russell
Jung
Main
Bank Streets
Bridgeport Trust Company
Fannie Ciy
Osborne Street
Frank A. Cooper
Hernan Silverman
City Savings Bank
George A. Robertson
State Street
Mary C. Barrett
James W. Barrett
Sarah Clark
Norman Direct
First Bridgeport National Bank
Harris Lapides
David Feuer
Bank
Martin V. B. Dunham
Piece of Bridgeport Trust Company
Anna M. Hyde
South Avenue
Jeffarson
War stocks and government contracts weigh on steel shares
The report discusses how cotton quotations link to munitions and government work, noting Bethlehem Steel faces potential profits decline if contracts lapse in two years. Gulf and Western Pacific Steel show similar patterns, with the market treating these as war stocks and advising current holders to view them accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Steel
Gulf Auites Steel
Wethlichem Steel
Ettata Fes
The Low Cost of Killing in World War I Economics
A Leslie's period piece notes the U S draft costs per recruit fell sharply with the 1917 draft. It cites Provost Marshal data showing state variations from Delaware to Oklahoma and compares prewar regular army recruitment to wartime costs. The article discusses training and equipment costs and ends with Thomas P F Logan’s observation on the relative cost of scientific killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Delawire
Oklahoma
Thomas PF. Logan
Leslie
Metz Fortresses Reviewed Before Capture Plans
The article argues Metz is a far stronger fortress than Verdun and cannot be taken by quick frontal assault. It suggests isolation and outflanking, cites German efforts since 1870 to fortify Metz, and notes eventual French and American entry would follow long, costly operations rather than a rapid strike. A second feature recalls a Breton Reef seagull named Dick that visited the ship for years and kept a keeper’s records from 1841 to 1896.
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Metz
Verdun
St. Mihiel
Germany
Boston
Breton Reef
Rhode Island
Counnrey
Mock of Pekin ducks at Iowa lake farm
I spent days at William Simpson's Iowa Lake farm for heating and plumbing work and watched a flock of about 250 white Pekin ducks. The birds march in perfect unison, led by a stepping leader, forming a long, straight ring as they move. The scene, described by the Fairmont, Minnesota, Independent, is both curious and impressive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Simpson
Iowa Lake
Mr. Simpson
Wall
Fairmont
Mina
Navy storage plant items call for gauges bolts and more
A long list from Region No 2 War Industries Board details Navy purchase needs. Items include drilling machines parts, bolts, lathes, searchlights, telephone gear, copper and brass stock, cables, wiring, tools, and thousands of assorted hardware. Oct 7 deadlines noted for many line items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
War Industries Board
Navy
Bath
Limited Service Men Go to Fort Slocum
Draft boards dispatched 22 men to Fort Slocum New York while awaiting physicals for registrants of September 12. Examinations set for Sunday at Bligh school. list of equipment, spares, and industrial items totaling massive ordnance and shop tool inventories appears in the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Slocum
Fort Socum
N. Y
Bligh
Fifty Cases Influenza Is Norwalk's Record
Norwalk reports the influenza outbreak easing with about 2 cases and scattered others, no deaths so far, and serious cases improving. The Red Cross has ordered 6,000 gauze masks for front line helpers and work continues on gauze goods and masks citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Red Cross
Influenza Delays Draft Board 13 Exams
Spanish influenza forces postponement of physical examinations by Draft Board No. 13 for this week. Medical Advisory board will continue other examinations. Board No. 2 plans to hold tests at the High School as scheduled, citing airy environment to reduce risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Advisory Board
Joel
Trumbull Local Notes and Resident Moves
Station Agent Charles A. Sheps reports a pleasant trip after weeks in the Midwest. Mrs. John M. Bailey visited her sister in Bridgeport. Edward Ward and family moved from Long Hill to Mrs. Tennie Brinsmade’s home. Mrs. Peter Christenson and children visited in Bridgeport. William Parks sustained a broken arm at work. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ward visited their daughter in Long Hill. Mrs. Charles N. Evitts and Miss Ethel J. Evitts spent a night with the Myatts in Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumbull
Charles A. Shepsherd
Middle West
Atrs
John M. Bailey
Richard Ayres
Tranise Tan Avenue
Bridgeport
Edward Ward
Long Hill
Tennie Brinsmade
Peter Christenson
Viola
Florence
Trestley
William Parks
Samuel Ward
Carl Laufer
Charles N. Evitts
Ethel J. Evitts
Thomas C. Myatt
Heitzer Sues Pinto for 2000 Damages in Auto Crash
Maurice Heitzer of Shelton sues Louis Pinto of this city for 2000 damages claiming August 21 auto collision caused injuries due to Pinto negligence. Suit returnable to October term of the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Heitzer
Shelton
Louis Pinto
Heitzer
F Pinto
Heltzer
Pinto
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Ascago
Prime West
Choice
Tatson
Cop
Ase RN
Rank J. Ostrofsky's
Maiw
Pembroke
Hamilton
Oid
Sinclair Oil
Sinclair
United Cigar Stores
American Tel
Tel
American Telephone and Telegraph
All- Eist
Bethlehen
CIA
Webster
Gensel
T. L. Watson and Co
Wh.t. Websler
Mt Chiffordbes
Adda
Thursda
Hugo
Stadney
Bonds
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