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Newspaper
Syracuse Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1938
Page
7
A fragmented survey notes calmer business moods yet mixed signals. It highlights declines in auto and copper sectors, rising bankruptcies, weaker dividend prospects, and softer manufacturing while warning against assuming a sustained upswing. Stock and bond activity are urged as barometers.
The Bernolds Mineral Company reports a large dividend to stockholders with 15 cents on common stock and a recurring monthly distribution of 3 cents per share. The document notes prior dividend history and references several declared payouts in earlier years.
New York cotton futures slipped several cents with February prices down to around five-teen cents from the open while March and May contracts also eased. Prices for other months showed declines, with October and December futures trading lower as the market reflected ongoing weak demand and harvest timing.
The Liverpool cotton market shows quiet conditions with prices around 3.63d for good ordinary and 2s 2d midhins being observed. Figures include 156d in July and 4876 Nar with October at 156d, reflecting a subdued trading session.
Trend firmer on the New York Stock Exchange with mixed results as investors react to December and January outlooks. Major issuers report varied moves with railroads and steel stocks showing signs of pressure, while European demand and commodity prices influence overall market sentiment.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a public market with unclear names and scattered terms. The readable bits reference people and places in a tepid, incomplete report, offering little actionable detail or clear events.
A garbled report notes auto financing firms including General Motors Acceptance Corporation and Commercial Trust Company at a conference with the President. It discusses limits on deficiency judgments, time payment directives, and a shift away from selling on installments when such payments exceed a customer’s income.
A Federal Reserve survey shows banks increasing personal and installment loans boosting net earnings despite lower other loan and investment income. The bulletin notes higher demand and ample reserves support steady growth, with 1937 earnings inching above 1936 levels for many banks.
The Cuban Senate on Saturday passed a measure authorizing a new 25 Betre bond issue in Havana. The act moves toward quick action on financing and development plans.
New York February 7 news notes 11 leading steel producers report a combined loss of 16000 dollars for the March quarter. The report signals weaker demand and sunk profits across major mills with cautions on upcoming trading periods.
New York feb 7 Comnia Gas and Electrit carninss for 1037 ats expected to vary very 1 ed for During chat showed conso equal 6 Columbia er 33 cents a gid ZpaTORimstely eecrich. The first half 1827 produced a 1 of S228 2 share based on the present outetaundings stock. Year-end adjustments may make per share earnings for the year ity less than for 1955. SEC short securities take effect next Tuesday and market orders must be marked long. January business of the neat compactes is estimated 23 to 3% under a year age. Anthrac production for the week ended Feb 12 placed above 330,099 tose bisses. Farm implement shares have made little response to big earnings for 1257.
New York february 7 7 ENS food costs show a sharp fall across households market basket with declines up to 59 percent in wholesale prices per the Dun and Bradstreet index covering 21 items. Corn down over 35 percent while all dairy and other staples remain below last year. The table contrasts current wholesale costs with last year’s peak, highlighting significant consumer impact.
The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to issue 42,060 trust certificates to finance land, equipment, and improvement projects.
New York February reports U S Steel discusses wage terms with a CEO led affiliate as trials of a new contract proceed. The talks affect the steel industry and more than 300,900 employees nationwide, with a tentative expiry and tenure terms under negotiation.
Internal Revenue figures show a 13 percent drop in stock transfer tax receipts. The transfer tax yielded about 2.63 million dollars last year, down from 32,974,355 dollars in 1358.
Vague OCR text describes reduced work week and duties for workers. Mentions two work weeks and a decrease in hours, but specifics are unclear. No clear names, dates, or organizations are readable to identify parties or actions.
In a reported plan, Connecticut authorities outline a $20,006,000 program for 1353 to add extensions and improvements to facilities. Bertford Ebestcre, a company planner, signals extensive steel and related work with costs totaling about £23 Sa, indicating broad upgrades tied to a spend of $10,000,000 in New Haven and surrounding areas.
Vague OCR fragment notes wage cuts and percentage figures across unnamed workers. Mentions likely a regional business or factory context with a 5 to 16 percent range. No clear dates people or organizations readable to confirm specifics.
Stock prices slide as trading desks report broad declines across major indices. Investors reassess earnings, inflation data, and policy outlook amid renewed selling pressure and cautious sentiment in early sessions.
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