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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1923
Page
15
A brisk rally in prices for curb cotton and wheat highs supported stocks as bonds traded firm. Government funding concerns limited gains while losses in some areas surfaced. Traders noted advances in several sectors with emphasis on foreign exchange and asset refinancing plans.
Market conditions show abundant supplies of many fruits and vegetables with prices mostly steady to lower. Apples and peaches available, onions firm, pears variable, peaches liberal, corn mixed, and live poultry softer as the new year begins. some items shipped in with quoted per bushel or 24 quart measures.
Grain trading shows firmness in wheat margins aided by expert buying but overall declines at session close. United States shipments of 0,600 tons of duro and hard wheat for September trade, while Canada faces crop hopes and Russia market rumors influence sentiment amid weak provisions and hogs.
The article notes mixed results in year to date economic measures with a slight drop against last year while construction activity shows a modest rise. Railway efficiency improvements are claimed by officials as a positive sign and collections are reported as broadly normal with pockets of improvement and some declines. Municipal and state taxes remain a concern, with observations on economy measures aiding recovery.
The Cotton New York market opened up 70 points and rose to around 400 per bale as buyers from New Orleans and Wall Street showed demand. Weather across the South Atlantic and Gulf states was unsettled with showers and partly cloudy to thunderstorm forecasts for the coming days.
Fragmentary notes from a September metal market page mention Bey and Bey ghetpeee with sporadic terms like Nor auier Stovtrumie and WMV Nite. The readable lines hint at a late edition with prices, locations, and company initials but lack coherent context or full names.
In a brisk trading session, shares advanced as shorts covered and Japanese demand boosted steel, textile, and mining issues. Major players like Continental Can and American Chemical noted price gains, while railroad stocks showed strength and broader market sentiment firmed on improved money market activity.
A national study shows about 41,683 workers employed in the baking industry across the United States. The trend indicates bread production has moved from home ovens to centralized factories near consumers, with New York and western states reflecting varying patterns in employee distribution.
The curb market showed varied activity with brisk early trading. Shares of several firms including REO and gas groups traded, with declines in safety razors and autos offset by gains in Duvent and Kee. Hopes rose for Pennsylvanian fuel equities as some sectors steadied amid rumors of early industry consolidation.
New York demand aarking for the year set at 4. or 4.1? then eased back to 1-8. Weakness linked to speculative hopes of heavy changes on government credit and yen readings. Ratesspan across major currencies fallen slightly with Belgium and Swiss quotes drifting, while Germany and Spain showed tentative movement in early September trading.
Connecticut markets reveal stronger demand for 4-5 lb roast chickens and broilers, with premium paid for quality. Eggs, apples, pears, and potatoes show active or moderate demand while supplies remain generally adequate. Prices vary: baskets of fruit and vegetables fetch mixed rates, with native potatoes, tomatoes, and beans noted as steady or rising search.
Warranty and mortgage deeds shown for numerous properties in city blocks. Names include Gara to Mary Cronin, Sedlack to Michael Aurchick, Zaleta to George Kateta, Seeley to Andrew Dubas, Soviero Asian to Brooklawn Place, Blessed Sacrament to Frank Petrillo, and others with parcel sizes from 5 to 190 feet along streets such as Band, Berkshire, Seeley, Dayton, East Main, Union, Palisade, Prince, Clinton, Arthur, and Tnion Avenues. Amounts range from 1,000 to 24,000 in local currency.
The notice previews the September Bulletin with brief reviews of the business climate labor market housing market and stock market. It covers conservative investment securities and promises complimentary copies upon request from Hemphill Noyes Co New York Stock Exchange 124 John Street Bridgeport Barnum 808.
Washington spot 5 reports on a government survey of a southern Blue Ridge county where families live under extreme isolation with almost no public health resources. Mothers and children face scarce medical care, long journeys for aid, and low infant and maternal mortality protection.
A garbled report notes weekly freight car records for the American Railway Association with July 28 as the ending week. It mentions roughly dozens of cars in good repair and shortages in coal and related materials, indicating ongoing maintenance and supply challenges during the period.
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