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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1925
Page
9
Cincinnati December 15 1925 The Argentine Government crop report indicates rust damage between 18.6 and 42.5 percent strengthening the wheat market with Dec 4 1 2 cent gains and May 5 cent gains. Cash markets rise 3 cents, corn and oats mixed while hay and alfalfa prices slip. Reports show improved grain quality and light receipts with active demand and waiting buyers.
The Cincinnati Stock Exchange reported several dividend declarations. Cincinnati Union Stockyards pays 2 percent quarterly on Dec 31 to holders of record Dec 19. American Seed Machine issues 1 percent preferred quarterly, payable Jan 15 to Dec 31 records. Sayers & Covill preferred and common pay 1 percent quarterly, with common receiving an extra 3 percent dividend, records Dec 21 and payable Jan 1. Fleischmann common stock goes ex dividend, $1 per January 1. New York Exchange notes settlement date for the new stock as Decem r.
Owens Bottle Company announced the regular quarterly dividend of 75 cents on common stock for the first quarter of 1926. The dividend will be paid April 1 to holders of record as of March 16.
Indian Refining Company enlarges its Board of Directors from nine to eleven by electing B. A. Anglin and Frank Fritry, who also serve as Vice Presidents. A 6000 barrel pipe unit for gasoline cracking is in operation, with a second plant of equal capacity begun and slated for rapid completion.
Directors declared the usual 6 percent semi annual dividend and an extra 6 percent, both payable January 2 to holders of record December 31. The General Baking Company plans a 1.25 per share initial distribution. Prairie and Firestone Tire and Rubber Company notes include extra dividends and stockholder records.
Chicago December 15 butter market shows liberal drop on 92 score butter with fresh 45 to 45 1 4 c and centralized 90 score at 44 1 4 c. The report notes continued weakness in dairy prices amid market fluctuations.
The New York cotton market rose today as covering supported by a moderate demand. March futures climbed from 18.75c to 19.28c and settled at 19.20c, compared with 18.78c yesterday. Overall, the market closed steady with net advances of 34 to 42 points.
New York Dec 15 official list shows stocks and bonds traded on the Curb Exchange with prices and changes for many names including Chrysler, Ford, General Electric, Allied Chemical, Amoco, Texaco, and mining and bond issues. Market activity spans numerous issuers, with bid and asked percentages noted across equities and domestic and foreign bonds.
Receipts and shipments for cattle hogs and sheep are listed for December 14 through 15 with varied price changes. Cattle demand remained steady to firmer on some classes while hogs showed strength for certain weights yet softness late. lamb and sheep trading held near steady with occasional price shifts. Chicago Indianapolis Kansas City and other markets report mixed gains and declines across fat steers hogs and lambs with top prices noted for prime cattle and select hogs.
Minneapolis reports flour unchanged to 10c lower at 9.25 to 9.35 per barrel with shipments 46,916 barrels. Wheat No. 1 or third class around 1.65 to 1.68, December futures 3.00, May similar. Oats white 0, flax No. 1 2.59 to 2.63.
The National Cloak and Suit Company, a major retailer and mail order firm, organized in 1914 and linked to the National Improvement Company and Carleigh Realty, reports 1923 net sales of 62,399,783 and 1924 sales of 49,225,803. On Jan 1, 1925 current assets reached 9,930,507 with liabilities 2,371,412, yielding working capital of 7,559,095 and no funded debt. Dividends were paid on both preferred and common stock, with common at 4 percent current rate.
New York call money ease to 5 percent with the ruling and last loan at 5 percent. Call loans against acceptances 4.5 to 4.12 percent. Time loans steady with mixed collateral 4 to 5 percent. Bar silver 68 3/4 cents per ounce. Mexican dollars 52 1/2 to 52 3/4. London bar silver 31 5/8 to 31 1/2. discount rates 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 percent on short bills, three months’ bills 4 1/2 to 4 3/4.
City Service common stood at 84 while preferred traded around 85 with notable activity in Columbus listings. The brief notes Pure assets show varied movements as traders monitor trends in regional equities.
The New York World News Service lists daily foreign exchange with sterling at 4.845% demand and 4.85% cables, francs at 38.59 demand, lire at 4.0314 demand, Swiss at 19.27 demand, and several other currencies with demand and cable figures including Japan 43.62 demand and 48.75 cables, alongside Argentine and Brazilian rates and Canadian demand at 99.97.
Wheat surged about six percent as Argentina confirmed vast crop losses. December and May futures traded near day’s highs with corn and oats rising modestly and provisions mixed. Spot quotes show No 3 mixed corn and No 2 white oats with various grain values alongside lard ribs and related commodities.
New York December 15 First National Pictures 2 percent preferred quarterly dividend to record December 15 Tennessee Electric Power 6 percent preferred 1.50 7 percent 1.75 2 percent 1.80 payable April 1 to record March 15 Famous Players Lasky quarterly preference payable February 1 to January 15 American Power and Light 1.50 preferred payable January 2 to December 17 General Baking initial quarterly 1.25 Class A payable January 2 Elmira Water Light and Railroad 1 1/2 percent on 5 percent second preferred and 1 1/2 percent on 7 percent first preferred payable December 31 to December 16 record Great Lakes Steamship 1.50 payable January 2 to December 15 Phelps Dodge 1.50 payable January 2 to December 21 American Exchange initial 50 cents Class B payable January 2 to December 24 Class B shares held with American Exchange Pacific National Bank Westinghouse Air Brake extra 1 plus regular 1.50 payable January 30 to December 31 Power Corp of New York 25 cents payable January 2 to December 15 Virginia Railway and Power 1 percent preferred payable January 20 to December 31
A list from Columbus dated December 15 shows multiple Ohio companies and individuals filing for debt or credit claims. Names include Vernon J. Wainwright, Homer E. Frye, Ose P. Spuhler, Millard M. Raab, J. Thomas Smith, Frank Morton, J. Vincent Paul, W. Leon Dawson, and Atlee D. Snyder among others, with varied amounts from 500 to 300000 dollars. Firms listed include The Cement Contractors Company Cleveland Toledo Better Business Bureau Spuhlers Inc The Friesner Smith Hardware The Big Four Paint and Varnish Company Sage Chardon Motor Sales Company The Birds of Ohio Publishing Company Buckeye Tube and Works Snyder's Special Service Tours Inc. Hoerner Bros Co Associated Clubs Inc.
The Cine Theater Company yesterday applied to George Hauser Building Commissioner for a permit to build an eleven story theater and hotel on the southeast corner of Fifth and Vine. Plans show a $500000 project with 110 guest rooms and fire proof construction. A two story brick home on Northcutt avenue between Reading road and Rhode Island avenue was bought yesterday by David A Wayman for 13000. Jorge Lubrecht was the seller. Sale handled by the Multiple Listing Division of the Cincinnati Real Estate Board with Frederick A Schmidt Company and T A Collins as cooperating brokers.
The National Association of Real Estate Boards will hold its annual conference in New Orleans from January 19 to 23. The Mortgage and Finance Division will devote three half day sessions to building bonds and construction financing with a debate on guaranteed mortgages.
Charles V. Truax director of Agriculture in Columbus estimates Ohio corn crop will be the largest in state history at 185000 bushels. He notes heavy moisture delays shipping to central markets while wheat is normal and oats hay below last year due to poor spring weather. He also cites progress eradicating cattle tuberculosis and outlines plans for a joint convention in Columbus January 12 18 and 14 with Myers Y. Cooper and Fair Association members Don O. Detrick and C. R. Lewis.
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