Flashes of Life a Patchwork of World News
A collection of brief items reports on Yale divinity scholar Roy Davis linking out of class activities to drinking and immorality concerns, New York habits, a ten pound boy in Baton Rouge, Louisiana's third woman sheriff Clara Hubbs, a polar bear birth in Macon Georgia, a $525 cigarette theft in Louisville, New Year dryness in Louisville, fascist divorce laws in Rome, a separation suit in New York over movie patents, a Hollywood husband pursued into the sea, and an imminent abolition of Primo Geniture in London with equal rights for elder and younger offspring.
Economic Campaign Faces Roads Debate Across States
Babson Park special reports on an economy campaign led by Jacob Pfeiffer of Miller Rubber and Akron businessmen to curb expenses. The discussion notes rising highway mileage from 1921 to 1925 and the high cost of surfacing roads affecting local taxpayers, with broader implications for business mobility and state budgets.
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Babson Park
Mass
Jacob Pfeiffer
Miller Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
Industrials Lead Gains With Strong Year for Rails
The year saw industrial stocks rise 39 percent and public utilities 51 percent while rails gained 18 percent. Except for rails, overall averages are notably high reflecting broad market strength.
Debts and Corporate Transfers Advised in Time of Easy Money
The text suggests using favorable money conditions to move personal debts to corporate indebtedness and to shed endorsements. It frames this as timely financial maneuvering to limit personal liability and secure credit.
Gooding-Hoch bill sparks rail competition debate in Washington
Senator Gooding predicts controversy in January 1926 over the Gooding-Hoch rate bill and its amendment. Opponents say it may stifle competition even as some claim it curbs rate wars. The piece explains the economic impact of duplicate rail networks and potential survivor railways after dueling routes.
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Senator Gooding
Washington
Gooding-Hoch
Turpentine Prices Dip Near Multi Month Lows
Turpentine prices have declined and sit near their lowest level in several months. New crop conditions are expected to influence market soon. Consumption should remain favorable in the coming months. Stocks on hand are about the same as in 1924 for this period.
Sales Manager Benefits From Study of the Period
The article argues that a sales manager gains insight from studying market cycles and seasonal demand. It highlights applying data analysis to forecast sales, optimize staffing, and tailor campaigns to peak periods for improved performance.
Chicago Hog and Cattle Markets End Year With Modest Declines
Chicago market notes show hog receipts at 21 000 with prices mostly 5 to 10 cents lower and varied by weight group, bulk good and choice hogs 11 20 to 11 90, sows and pigs at 9 00 to 12 50. Cattle receipts 10 000, steady to strong with a 25 cent Tuesday advance, best yearlings and heavy steers around 11.00, fat beef heifers up 25 cents, cows 5.00 to 7.00. Sheep receipts 16 000 with fat lambs weak to 25 cents lower, choice natives to 16.50, sheep and feeding lambs limited trading.
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Chicago
Wheat and grain prices slip at Chicago open
Chicago wheat opened lower by 2 cents to 1 cent up reflecting markets not following yesterday’s Chicago advance. Corn opened 1-2 to 1-1/2 cents lower while oats ranged unchanged to 8 cents higher. Provisions held about steady in line with hogs.
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Chicago
Poultry Prices at Chicago Market Announcement
Chicago market listing shows poultry pricing from olives for fowls at 22 to 28 cents, springs 30, turkeys 35, roosters 17, ducks 25 to 50, geese 20 to 24 cents.
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Chicago
Chicago Potatoes Market Slows with Mixed Idaho and Wisconsin Sacks
Potatoes trading was slow and market values eased. Wisconsin Minnesota sack round whites ranged 3.85 to 4.40, mostly 4.21, while Idaho sacked russets brought 4.00 to 4.40.
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Chicago
Idaho
Chicago Butter Prices Decline on Creamery Extras and Eggs
Butter markets show a drop with creamery extras at .47, standards .45 1 2, firsts .43 to .44 1 2 as Chicago reports lower butter prices. Eggs follow the trend with firsts at .40 amid a softer market.
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Chicago
U S Government Bond Close Prices Across Issues
New York December 30 AP U S government bonds closed with Liberty 2 1 2s at 99 18 first 4 1 4s 101 24 seconds 4 1 4s 100 18 thirds 4 1 4s 100 25 fourths 4 3 4s 101 30 treasury 4s 102 27 and treasury 4 1 4s 106 8.
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New York
U. S
Liberty
Treasury
Call Money Rates and Terms Reported in New York
New York financial note shows call money firm high 6 and low 6 with closing bid at 6 and offered at 6 1-4. Last loan 6. Call loans against acceptances 4 1-4. Time loans easier with 60 90 days 4 3-4 to 5 and 4 6 months 4 3-4 to 5. Prime mercantile paper 4 1-4 to 5 1-2.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Raw Sugar Holds Steady Amid Small January Refining Change
Raw Sugar in New York was unchanged. A partial advance of 5 points by a local refiner for second half January shipments sets refined sugar at 5.25 for fine granulated. No other changes were noted.
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New York
Wall Street Stocks Lifted by Mergers and Tax Rules
New York stocks rose as constructive forces kept the market up despite high money rates and selective tax selling. Oil mergers revived speculative interest while rails cooled, with New York Central reaching 136 and S. S. Kresge hitting a new high at 885 and National Tea gaining 14.
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New York
Shorts
Katy
Delaware & Hudson
New York Central
Weber and
Weber and Heilbrowner
S. S. Kresge
National Tea
Kingsport Times Offers Quick Ad Lead Service
Want save a lot of steps. They do the initial investigating and bring back something tangible for the advertiser to work on. Let the Kingsport Times save your time. Phone 140.
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Kingsport Times
Irregular New York Stock Market Opens Yearend
Irregular trading in New York stocks as year end approaches. United States Steel General Electric and General Motors fell while oil shares attracted buying on merger talks. Strong gains for Mathieson Alkali International Telephone and Kresge mirrored selective optimism. overall volume about 1.1 million shares.
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New York
United States Steel
General Electric
General Motors
S. Kresge
Mathieson Alkali
International Telephone
Wall Street
Frisco
Coca Cola
American Can
Chrysler
Remington Typewriter
Postum Cereal
National Cloak & Suit
North American and
Foundation Company
Foreign exchange quotations across major currencies
New York reports irregular foreign exchanges with quotations in cents. Demand figures include Great Britain 4.84 and 4.85, France 3.72, Germany 23.80, Italy 4.03, Belgium 4.53, Japan 32.50, Shanghai 77.38, Montreal 99.29.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Greece
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Jugoslavia
Austria
Rumania
Argentina
Brazil
Tokyo
Shanghai
Montreal
Cotton futures close barely steady with small losses
New York December 30 AP Cotton futures ended barely steady with fractional declines of 25 to 43 points. January 2008 closed at 19.85, March 19.12, May 18.93 to 19.12, July 18.75.
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New York
Butter and eggs market report from New York
In New York on December 30 the butter market shows creamery extra at 49 3 4 to 50 with firsts at 45 1 2 to 49 1 4. Eggs are irregular with fresh gathered extra firsts at 45 to 46 and firsts at 43 to 44. Cheese remains firm.
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New York
London Family Plans Mediterranean Voyage Vessel Size Compared
London and Mrs Jack London plan a 45 foot vessel voyage with friends, recalling the Shark yawl used by her late husband in Pacific cruising. The article notes the modest size of the boat and links to their voyage theme and past sailing memory.
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London
Jack London
Pacific
Wheat and corn price quotes from St Louis market
In St Louis on December 30 the market reported Wheat No 2 red at 1.95 1 2 to 1.98 and No 3 hard at 1.86. Corn No 3 mixed 0.77 and No 4 white 0.74 1 2 to 0.75 with No 3 at 0.75 to 0.76. Oats No 2 white 0.45 and No 3 white 0.46 1 2. Close shows Wheat December 1.86, May 1.79 1 2, July 1.52. Corn December 0.78, May 0.86 1 4 bid, July 0.88 asked.
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St. Louis
Baronet Faces Bankruptcy as Rum Running Case Opens
London reports Sir Broderick Hartwell the noted coast guard and prohibition fight subject as bankruptcy court appearance looms. He notes a seized shipment of 36000 cases worth about 250000 pounds and 1200000 dollars with no apparent return received.
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London
Coast Guard
Prohibition
Sir Broderick Hartwell
England
Broderick
United States
Learn It Right Bristol College Enroll Now
Bristol Commercial College offers an accredited course in bookkeeping Gregg shorthand touch typewriting English and spelling under President J T Hamrick. Enrollment available with emphasis on thorough instruction and exam readiness. Publication dated December 30 1971.
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Bristol Commercial College
Poultry Price Ranges Listed for New York December
New York prices show live poultry by freight and express across several categories. Chickens, broilers, fowls, roosters, turkeys, ducks, and geese have freight and express price ranges. dressed poultry quotes cover fresh western springs southern and southwestern grades.
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New York
Express
Western Springs
Southern
Southwestern
Sullivan County Seeks Bids for 75000 County Road Bonds
Sullivan County Tennessee will accept sealed bids for 75000 in road bonds dated July 1 1924 at the Blountville courthouse. Bonds pay 5 percent interest semi annually to maturity at 10 15 20 25 and 30 year terms. Bid deadline January 4 1926 at 9 00 a m with certified check of 2 percent.
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State of
Tennessee
County Judge and Revenue Commission
Sullivan County
Blountville
United States Mortgage & Trust Company of New York
Peck, Shafter & Williams
Cincinnati
Ohio
MO. H. Caldwell
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Associated Press
Roy Davis
Yale Divinity School
Atlantic Highlands
N. J
Gertrude M. Pattingil
U.S. A
Opilka
Ala
Herbert Hartley
Baton Rouge
Louisana
Clara
Hubbs
East Feliciana Parish
Macon
Central Park Zoo
Dixie
Louisville
Roy A. Haines
Rome
Alfred Rocco
Atlantic
Henry Harris Thomas
Florida
All. Chem. & Dye
Consolidated Gas
Sugar See Enwseesas
du Pont de Nem
Tobacco
Electric Pow. & Lt. Ctfs
Erie Railroad
Famous Players
Ananconda
Fish Rubber
Armour of Ill
Foundation Co
Atchison Teeseee
California Pet
Northern
Gulf States Steel
Canadian Pace
Hudson Motors
Cenrt
Leath. Pfd
Ilinois Central
Cero de Pasco Ween Eeerceeraeecsese
Independent
Kennecott
Chile Copper
Lehigh Valley
Bane
National Bureau of Economic Research
Connecticut
Enco
South Atlantic
Business Studies
Chicago Livestock
Paris
Legion of Honor
Sellier
Boston
Axel Bjorkland
Thomas Bridge
Bank of Bristol
Phillips
Piney Flats Carrs
Bluff City Bank
Glovers
Rollers
Big Creek
Stewards
Sir Torbetts
Sam Masengill’s
Smith’s
First National Bank
Fordtown
Piney Flats
Holte
Penn
T.G. McChesney
Bristol
the Gumps
Dreamland
Heaven
Australia
Bim
Mars
Soney
U. S. Pat. of
Prudence Charge
Prudence Church
Bimbo
Date Street Market
Times Office
J. T. Hamrick
Mid-Continent
Pet
Kan
Tex
Missouri Pac. Pfd
Montgomery Ward
Nat. Leadweewenee
N. Y
Norfolk & Western
Or American
Northern Pacific
Pacific Oil
Packard Motor Car
Pan. Am. Pet
Pennsylvania Asewee
Phillips Pet
Pierce-Avon
Radio Corp
Reading
Rep. Ir. & Steel
St. L
San Fran
Seaboard Air Line
Sears Roebuck
Sinclair Con. Oil Ween Ee
Southern Pacific
Southern Ry Mea Nieve Cae
Standard Oil
Cal Waste
Eeweenseee
Standard Oil N. J
Stewart Warner Oo Ee New En
Union Pacific
U S
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