Stock market buoyant on tax cut assurances
In New York today President Coolidge’s tax reduction plan gains momentum as Mellon and Smoot promise swift action in Congress. Stocks rise with Ralls heavy turnover and industrials advancing, Mack Truck surges to 233 ahead of Tuesday’s 220 low. Sears Roebuck hits near 198, with insiders buying high priced issues.
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Byeats Press
W York
Coolidge
Mellon
Smoot
Congress
Ralls
Mack Truck
Sears-Roebuck
Electrical trade reviews show strong prospects nationwide
Trade reviews indicate bright prospects for full electrical industry business across the country driven by active construction and power system growth. New England slows with a weaker Boston market while the Middle West and Southeast report solid demand for meters appliances and line materials.
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New York
Electrical World
New England
Boston
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Retail fruit price list from commission row
A fragmented 40 pound basket and crate price list for various fruits and vegetables. Items include cantaloupes from Indiana and California, peaches, plums, watermelons, beans, beets, cauliflower, mangoes, and other produce with unit prices per 40 pound or per crate, plus per barrel and per dozen figures across multiple states and vendors.
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Sa. Wilson
Carson
Chenango
Indiana
Ariz Honey Dewett
Mons
California
Alifocnia
Fey
Ned Bc
Texas
Fancy
Princien
Fea Colo
Aweet
Mississippi
H. Uash
Waite
Markets and prices flood through scattered notes
A fragmented report lists various imported foods and local goods with prices in cents per unit, including tea, soap and butterfat, plus then slips into city market notes for New York and Cleveland with flour pork sugar and grain prices. It reads as a garbled snapshot of mid Atlantic market chatter with multiple items and figures, some unclear.
Beating Rivals Gives Pennant Edge for Pittsburgh and Washington
The article argues Pittsburgh leads the National League with strong defense centered on infields and double plays. It notes Washington fights in American League pennant race, with key remaining games against Philadelphia likely to decide title. It highlights the value of speed, anticipation, and take-a-chance double plays as decisive factors.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Cincinnati
Washington
Athletics
Mackman
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Harris
Wheat closes irregular on Chicago Board of Trade
Grains finished irregular with wheat moderately lower and coarse grains steady to higher. Wheat unsettled and fluctuated, long grain bulges and short covering noted. Corn attracted strong support from commission houses while oats held firm. Provisions fell as hogs moved lower.
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United Press
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago Grain Table August 18 Wheat Prices Report
Chicago grain table shows Wheat at No 2 prices around 1.64 to 1.68 and Sept and Dec futures near 1.03 and 1.07, with corn and oats quoted, plus St Louis and other regional figures. The report lists cash and futures settlements, notes various grades and barleys, and records nearby contract levels for wheat, corn, and oats across markets.
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Chicago
ST. Louis
Caintaee
Sugar Market Outlook Sees September Gap Narrowing
In New York on August 18, traders note shifts from spot to distant options widening the September and far month spread. Light offerings and refiners paying more for nearby sugars hint at a firmer market while cane could widen the differential. transfer of contracts may be advised sooner.
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Thomson & McKinnon
New York
Washington
New York Avenue
Washington, D. C
Wholesale Meat Prices for Native Steers and Dressed Hogs
Prices list per weight and cut for native cattle and hog products. Includes steer prices 27c under carcass, 4c over carcass, heifers 19 22c under carcass, cows 400 to 700 pounds, tongues 4c, sweetbreads 23c, pork dressed hogs 140 to 200 pounds, picnic hams 4 to 14 pounds, fresh tender loins 63c, hocks 13c, veal carcasses under 200 pounds 18 22c, mutton spring lambs 25c to 28c, saddles 206, legs 3 1e, braina 13e.
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Local Wagon Wheat Prices at Indianapolis Mills
Indianapolis mills and grain elevators pay $1.56 for No 2 red wheat with other grades priced on their merits. Local bank clearings page notes debits for Tuesday August 18 1940s era figures.
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Glearings
Cleeringe i
Auamoun
Bat Sri
Glad to Return Home From The Golden Princess Shoot
Betty Bronson Neil Hamilton and director Clarence Badger returned to Hollywood after twenty three days in the Sierras where they filmed The Golden Princess for Paramount. They described the mountain climate as ranging from 90 degrees to below zero.
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Light material tops at 14 dollars as cattle bids ease
Indianapolis Live stock Exchange market shows steady to 20 cent lower prices with receipts around 6 000. Light and light light cattle fetched 14 dollars per cwt while most sales ranged 13.40 to 13.90 a cwt. steers 8 to 12, heifers 6 to 10.50, cows 4 to 8.25, lambs up to 14, sheep 5.6, calves strong with top 14 and veals around 13.5 to 14 a cwt.
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Marke
Toledo
Calvi Apie
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Cattle and Hogs Trade Mixed in Major Markets
Aug 18 reports from Chicago and several cities show varied cattle demand with better fed steers scarce and prices lower, while western stockers hold firmer. Hogs show softness in some markets but overall activity remains steady to slightly down. lambs and calves listed with gains in select lots amid steady to higher quotes in others.
Evansville may surrender Three-I League baseball franchise
Evansville officials led by G A Beard of the Fans' Association say the Evansville club could surrender its Three I League franchise after the season due to sustained losses from very low attendance.
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Bu_Times
Spectal
Evansville
Ind
G. A. Beard
Evansville Fans’ Association
Colleen Moore Returns Home with Huge St Bernard Pup
Colleen Moore has returned to the United States from Europe with a massive four month old St Bernard named Baby. She says she loves the dog and may rename him when he matures, while she hints at possible new ideas for a future title.
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Barons Streak Ends as Shamokin Halts Wilkes-Barre Wins
The Barons saw a nine game winning run stopped by Shamokin in the New York Pennsylvania League. The loss prevents Wilkes-Barre from extending their streak and keeps Shamokin in the race while the Barons near the top of the second division standings.
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Barons
Outfielders Carey and Southworth shine in tense Pittsburgh Newark game
Carey of Pittsburgh and Southworth of Newark each logged multiple putouts in a crucial series contest. Carey had eight putouts and Southworth six, with several on tough chances.
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Southworth
Pittsburgh
Newark
Vaudeville updates headline new season at Keith Albee circuit
Mara Mara to withdraw from The Diverted Village for a two act in two a day. Frances Battle to continue on Keith Albee in Colette opening Sept. 7 in Boston. Kelso Brothers unit Outside the Circus and Deimar Fighting Lions to provide near an hour. Albertina Rasch to stage three groups on next season. Rasch Girls Pastelle Ballet Rhythmic Toes. Hussey returns after Europe. Raymond and Caverly Jack Anthony Harry Rogers Sally Ward Marion Murray reunite. Jack Hylton may bring orchestra to America to open in Washington. Joe Laurie to star in Crazy Kid this September. Herschel Hendre vaudeville tour worldwide. Inez Courtney and Sid Keyes back at Keith Albee with hoofing comedy.
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Nut Cracker and Ederla Clash in Odd Sports Quip
A garbled sports roundup notes Gertrude Ederla and Nut Cracker in a clash while references to Harry Wills, Knute Rockne, and a golf course trap count at Oakmount mingle with unrelated remarks about American football and an alleged Raiders price change.
Inland Lakes regatta honors Class E winner Minstrel Sixth
R. E. and J. A. Friend of Pine Lake Yacht Club won the first Class E race with their sloop Minstrel Sixth at the Inland Lakes Yachting Association regatta in Lake Geneva Wisconsin. The close contest saw Glad of Albert Gallum Pinehurst finish second among ten sloops.
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New East St. Louis Collinsville Race Track Set to Open
The new ehesi race track between East Saint Louis and Collinsville Illinois will open September 19. Announcement made today confirms the planned debut date and location for the spectator venue.
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ST. Iis
East St. Louis
Collinsville
Ill
Homemaker’s Guide to Common Household Topics
A compilation listing practical guides from moth control to cooking soups and salads. Includes sections on sex education, travel etiquette, dog care, and a government issued Stains manual, aiming to help households with everyday decisions and tasks.
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Uncle Sam
M. D
Tella
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