U S Plans To Speed Up World Trade
The U S Commerce Department will set up European offices to coordinate supply and demand and create credits by moving goods. These international exchanges aim to revive postwar trade, matching idle foreign goods with American needs and expanding long term commerce through a permanent network.
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New York Tribune
Washington Bureau
Washington
Department of Commerce
Europe
America
Italy
United States
Limited Quantities Restrict Vat Dye Trading
Colors and vat dyes remain in limited supply with activity focused on patent blues wool greens and acid colors in small lots due to material scarcity. Domestic and export demand persists for sulphur and cyano blues while sulphur colors hold steady in market with modest export interest to South America.
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Oston
South America
Silk Goods Demand Surges as Jobbers Restrict Orders
Raw silk demand yesterday outpaced available stock held by jobbers. Buyers traded with willing sellers as older customers faced tighter terms while newer buyers were discouraged. Some fabric dealers argued over prices but accepted terms to secure needed textiles. Prices held steady amid August and September shipment orders. Yokohama reports show old crop silk dwindling to 4000 bales, down 1000 in two days, with much stock unfit for U S export.
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Yokohama
United States
Resumption of Trade With Germany Anticipated by Fur Dealers
Fur traders in New York expect discussions with the War Trade Board in Washington on resuming fur imports from Germany. C G Becker of Becker Bros will represent New York interests. Talks likely to cover Germany paying for foodstuffs and necessities with furs offered, though German fur stock is reportedly limited. Local dealers hope for renewed trade soon as German markets are said to be bare of American furs.
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Germany
Fur Trade
Bureau of Research and Statistics
War Trade Board
Washington
C. G. Becker
Becker Bros. & Co
New York
Garment Makers Hold Cloth Stock Amid Price Pressures
Garment manufacturers resist reselling cloth as price trends tempt profit from stock on hand. Few exchanges occur between men’s and women’s garment makers, who though offered by exporters and others, keep their cloth for potential future use.
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Reaping & Pratt
Europe
Millinery Show at Hotel Astor Sets Evening Events
The Retail Millinery Association will hold a fall fashion show at the Hotel Astor on August 6 with a main exhibition in the ballroom at 8:30 pm and a dinner service on other floors at 10:30 pm. Ten exhibitors will present about ten hats each, featuring leading fashion retailers.
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Hotel Astor
Retail Millinery Association
Sevral
Vacation Habit Cuts Down Textile Output
News Bureau Special Correspondence reports that New Bedford and Fall River cotton mills are seeing reduced textile output as workers take extended vacations. Production losses stem from voluntary breaks of two to three weeks, with mills cautious on new orders amid anticipated price rises for spring goods and recent shutdowns in Fall River tied to the engineers strike impacting New Bedford.
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New Bedford
Fall River
Rcent
New Bedford Mills
Out of Town Buyers in Market Early for Colored Cotton Goods
Robust buying of cotton textiles from jobbers and converters persisted with forecasts of near famine in supplies due to mill hands not working full time in hot weather. Local garment cutters and out of town dealers pursued immediate shipments, with visiting buyers unusually numerous. Prices for print cloth and ginghams indicated strong demand from legitimate converters, and a southern producer claimed all prospective gingham production for delivery through year end.
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Prospect
French Tanners Seek End of Raw Hide Export Ban
French tanners here expect the French government to resume export restrictions on raw hides to protect their tanning industry. They protest the removal of the embargo, arguing France faces a small supply of hides and skins, especially in the day regions, and oppose outbound shipments.
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Jas
France
Dey
Hats to Match Autos Fashion in California Palooza
A station picture shows high powered garish cars influencing fashion with silk sport hats embroidered to match. Weysman Brothers of Los Angeles report movie queens wear hats to coordinate with their cars while fans without cars imitate by matching hats to sweaters.
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California
Weysman Brothers
Los Angeles
Voluntary Bankruptcy Petitions Filed In United States Court
Bankruptcy petitions filed in the United States District Court list numerous individuals such as Joseph L. Bauman, Mary T. A. Tkyan, Theresa Kleindhant, and others with various claimed assets and debts including properties and items. The document enumerates principal claims, addresses, and associated attorneys, reflecting a crowded docket of voluntary filings across multiple counties.
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United Staten District Court
Joseph L. Bauman
Joseph le Bauman
West South Street
Unets
Nian Realty “Company
A. Wilkins
Hyivan Tauran
Meltenstein Rosenalein
Droadway
Mary ‘Ta. Ryan
Mary T. A. Tkyan
Tonenur
West Toad Street
Ghiws Vanilitter
Theresa Kleindhant
Hou
Richard J. Movolin
Bya Mod. Donley
Wen Jamin ‘Wels
Broadway
Josh
Improved Factory Methods Likely in Garment Trade
Max Copelof of Morris W. Hart predicts a shift to eight week work and sectionalized sewing in cloak, suit, and skirt making. He argues efficiency gains, lower costs, and volume growth will determine success, with manufacturers chasing lower prices and modern machinery to expand distribution while preserving quality.
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Max Copelof
Morris W. Hart
Copelot
Markets show 5 percent rate for commercial paper in New York
Dealers report a broad 5 percent call money market across New York City and in some country banks with mixed quality paper. Some anticipate borrowing activityMay pick up next month as six month notes mature into January results, while others expect December maturities to sanitize year-end statements. Bank acceptance activity remained dull with call rates at 8 percent and 9 percent for all industrial collateral, and incoming bills supply shrinking.
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New York City
Enat
Pacific Coast
Jewellers Face Delays as Factory Strike Disrupts Chicago
Jewelers show concern over delayed deliveries as Chicago factories grapple with a strike and uncertain labor conditions. The industry needs about 3,400 workers to restore prewar staffing, with Providence Attleboro and Newark facing sharper shortages. Despite scarce labor, demand is booming as buyers travel to markets to place orders for next spring, while manufacturers hold back on early bookings.
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Chicago
Providence Attleboro
Newark
Providence
Maiden Lane
Jewelry Trade Picnic Draws Out Industry Leaders at Long Branch
Labor troubles and disrupted production schedules will be shelved as leading jewelers join the 24 Karet Club outing at Long Branch New Jersey. Several hundred manufacturers and others connected with the jewelry trade will attend, leaving Sandy Hook from Pier 10 North River at 9 o clock this morning.
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Long Branch
N. J
Sandy Hook
Pier 10
North River
Merchants urge fair observance of luxury tax law
The National Retail Dry Goods Association warns that many retailers fail to observe the luxury tax. A special bulletin urges members and all merchants to enforce the tax to avoid unfair competition, protect the government, and ensure the public bears the tax burden.
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National Retail Dry Goods Association
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Trade Commissioner Discusses South American Furniture Markets
Harold Eyerley, a commerce bureau official, will hold conferences with furniture manufacturers this week at the Custom House to explore South American demand. He notes varying needs by country, with Argentina seeking top quality items and other markets preferring medium priced furniture, while Brazil offers opportunities for American wood exports despite tariffs.
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Harold. Eyerley
Ade
Bureau of Foreignand Domestic Commerce
Harley
Everley
Custom House
Argentina
Brazil
Leather Lifting of Export Embargoes Increases Shipments
Leather imports and hides to the United States rise as embargo lifts and River Plate labor issues settle. Experts warn the rise may be temporary as raw material stocks expand but overall supply remains tight. European cattle are down, Russia China and India show reduced herds, limiting long term gains.
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River Plate
South America
Thil
United States
Russia
China
India
Trade in Tires Not So Active as Usual This Season
Rubber goods trades show varied activity with garden hose in brisk demand and marine specialties for ocean going oil markets active. Tire trade lags as dealers expect further price drops while cotton duck costs keep tires from dropping. Rubber tiling for floors is slow due to limited building, but construction plans may boost demand. overall rubber sales suffer from wartime stockpiling lingering into 1920.
Government to Auction Navy Excess Cloth and Shoes
Government to auction large quantities of navy surplus including cloth thread shoes and findings. Burling and Dole will run the sale at 599 Broadway starting 10 30 am with a 10 percent bid deposit over 50 dollars and removal required within fourteen days from the Brooklyn depot.
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United States Navy
Burling & Dole
Broadway
Forty-third Street
Second Avenue
Brooklyn
Talmadge & Farnsworth and Deering
Milliken & Co
American Woolen Company
Melton
American | Woolen Company
Cambridge Woolen Company
John J. Dobson & Son
Lawrence & Co
Copper Exports Seen Rising After Credits Arranged
Copper sellers quote 18 to 18 percent cents a pound for electrolytic for June to August delivery as export tonnage remains moderate. Last week’s exports reached 3,898 tons with key markets including England France Italy Scandinavia and Holland. Italy received ice shipments while Holland bought wire and tubes. Port shipments may rise once foreign-paccount funds are secured.
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England
France
Italy
Scandinavia
Holland
Banker Warns Inflation May Not Last Yet Could Hit Wages
George E. Roberts of National City Bank told the Iowa Bankers Association in Fort Dodge that the current price level may not be permanent. He warned permanent inflation would erode money value and savings, hurt fixed payments, and burden workers while stressing labor and employer dynamics amid rising living costs. He cited labor gains, cost pass-through, and limited resources as persistent pressures amid population growth and scarce new land for expansion.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
George E. Roberts
National City Bank
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Roberts
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi
South America
Africa
Asia
Canada
Federal Sugar Refining Net Decreased Slightly in 1918
The Federal Sugar Refining Company reports net profits for the year ended May 31 last of $1,654,291, down from $2,172,945 the prior year. Interest totaled $225,001. Tax payments fell sharply to $218,909 from $1,003,002. After $87,626 in idendis disbursements, the balance stood at $423,756, with a prior surplus of $5,007,449 added to yield a final surplus of $5,031,005.
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Federal
Federal Sugar Refining Company
Idendis
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