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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
13
Fragments describe pets weaving items from fur and combings, claiming magical materials and old mill parts as fashionable fabrics. References to various regions, museums, and odd names blur meaning, with notice of scattered percentages and unrelated fashion notions.
A garbled London police story notes Percivalips has just returned from an overseas mission with two candidates in hand. One is on his city duty near Germain Loree during early hours. Police action and location remain unclear.
A group of U S exporters urge a revised Cuba trade rate to counter German competition and boost Latin American sales. George W South Anne of American Express warns Americans struggle to understand Latin temperament and foreign exchange slides. A push to lower costs aims to expand South American orders by narrowing the price gap with German and British goods.
A busy entertainment lineup unfolds with the Plaza Theatre presenting Lightnin and a fresh revue. Acts include a Hawaiian troupe, Vivam E er and the Poll Players, plus new costumes and songs. Bridgeport listeners will hear broadcasts of key numbers.
A dense ledger lists numerous stocks with prices and percent changes across exchanges, highlighting bidders and daily shifts. Notable entities include Amex and various corporate tickers, with totals indicating overall market breadth and momentum for the day.
A financial brief describes call money at 5 per cent with variations for 30 and 60 day maturities, commercial paper at 4 1/2 to 5 per cent, and rediscount rates at 5 per cent. It notes quiet activity, limited demand, and broader money market conditions across major cities and the New York Federal Reserve Bank.
Grain prices fell amid strong liquidation across markets as wheat futures softened and oats edged down. Wheat closed near a low, with May contracts dropping around 3 to 4 cents. oats tumbled about 1 to 2 cents, while provisions showed mixed moves and overall sentiment remained weak. Traders noted heavy selling in the wire trades and at the close, with price levels erasing gains from the prior session.
The record notes that HEVU see TSs by the nab NDEL 0 FSC were in use across states in the year 1920, indicating a historical licensing or regulatory context.
Abstract market brief notes scarce detail, stating stocks weak despite good news. It mentions abundant call money, with time money at 4 percent and call money at 4 1/2 percent. No specific companies or indices are named.
The text claims the Mongolian tarel has a poisonous breath harming camel drivers and shortening life, and describes a camel kicking a vehicle as bite causes poisoning. It notes the tarel twists its lower jaw to tear flesh and inject poison into wounds, detailing a dangerous attack behavior.
A reported salt deposit in Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico is described as 654 miles long and 150 to 260 miles wide, claimed to be the world’s salt deposit with 93 percent purity. The article also notes market moves in metals and currencies, including declines in Mexican petroleum shares and attention to sugar and tobacco stocks amid foreign exchange buoyancy. It mentions rail, steel, and mining activity and changes in international remittance and British and continental currency rates.
Nearly a century ago the ice canal opening involved De Witt Clinton pouring water from Lake Erie into the New York canal project. The Musem of the New York Historical Society holds a preserved keg from the occasion. Minton, credited as the father of the Erie Canal, faced opposition, served without pay for fifteen years, was removed, and this act helped sway sympathy leading to his gubernatorial election.
The report notes heavy investor demand for Victory bonds and Liberty bonds with gains, stating mature sales reflected by a total value of 17,250,000 dollars. Domestic issues are described as irregular, though generally firm overall.
Beneficial Loan Society offers loans to individuals with steady jobs or property owners without needing employer proof. Loans up to unspecified amounts repayable in instalments with low charges based on unpaid balances. Confidential, courteous service with quick response. calls and visits welcomed at Liberty Building address. Licensed by State Bank Commissioner and Chamber of Commerce member.
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