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Newspaper
Syracuse Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1938
Page
7
A collection of reader quotes on labor share, production, and Americanism. Notable views from Orriv W. Pleeas, George H. Kimball, Dr Charles H. J. Barnett, Mrs W Stewart, W A Gardner, and Matson Navigation’s Georges Geraud praising domestic industry, export focus, and unity between capital and labor amid economic strain.
Dividends announced include Du Pont de Nemours on common stock at 30 cents a share for the first quarter of 1935, with an interim dividend of 75 cents in early 1937. General Motors investment yields 25 cents per common share, matching the 22 1/2 cents per Du Pont share, while Mesta Machine declares a 2 share dividend. Total 1937 distributions reached 275 a share.
A market holiday closed most commodity and financial markets across Canada and Europe. Trading resumed later, while some regional markets remained shut or opened slowly, impacting prices and liquidity.
A 1940s style analysis discusses potential effects of political shifts in Europe on markets and prices. The piece explores Austria and Germany, noting Nazi and Communist tensions, Austro-German dynamics, and the possible impact on private enterprise and inflation as regimes seek to stabilize or manipulate economies.
Public market attendance increased this week but trade remained slow as buyers stayed scarce. Prices varied by item with eggs at 2 dollars to 27 cents a dozen, medium eggs around 24 cents first ten, and larger loads of fancy produce selling slowly. Potatoes, cabbage, parsnips, and other vegetables showed mixed activity with generally cautious bidding and limited stock at higher prices. Firewood and other commodities moved with modest turnover and solid price ranges based on quality.
Fragmentary market briefing reports Liverpool cotton prices and futures with several months listed. It notes an opening of five to seven points on the spot rate, with quotations around 52.3 for spot and various month bids including March June July October December and nearby figures. The text is garbled and several terms are unclear.
Treasury balance as of February 15 is $4471,928.10 in miscellaneous internal revenue and $25,590,062.53 in customs receipts. The brief item records government revenue figures and total balance for the period.
In Memoriam notices and life event entries list deaths and related memorials. Names and affiliations appear with dates and treatment by local societies and churches. The fragment mentions Burgward Ett, Frederick J. Burgward, William French, Carlos Z. Gia, and Kaiser, with references to Saint Joseph Hospital and Independent Order of Hs. Ces tal Guy S00. The text hints at funeral plans and obituary details in a local context.
Cemetery notices list service details for multiple individuals with German connections. Beaths oe, Feb 23 2925, mentions funerals, burial arrangements, names such as SCHNURR, SESSLER, and BEASSIEPHO GEEE. Services noted for Wednesday, 124s Suz o'clock, with home addresses and funeral directors referenced.
Rumors persist that a settlement may occur in the accounting and judgment suit filed by Jackie Brags, former boxer, against partner Gabiriel Genovese, with Friday morning proceedings before Justice Jesse Hingster. Genovese's Anthony Smith denied any debt to Brady, asserting no earnings beyond what Brady has already received and stating there is no reason to pay him. Bray said settlement would require Brady to be paid what he owes, but no progress toward a compromise was reported.
Funeral services are planned for Wednesday for George H. Sanford 70 of Canastete former manager and processor of learning companies in the United States and father of Dr Donald B Sanford Wid S Beechei. Burial will be in Vernon following a brief pneumonia illness.
Desplis said a planned demolition of the Bridge of Sighs at Yates Castle Dridge in Syracuse was postponed after student opinion polls. The Daily Crange reported momentum against razing the stone landmark grows as obstacles slow the progress toward removal. Local students and freshmen noted the bridge's picturesque value and questioned its function in university life.
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