Stock market opening shows early losses and late rallies
New York stocks opened with gains in some easy-moving issues but the tone turned heavy. After 15 minutes, important issues slumped with steel common down to 91 1 2. Mexican Petroleum opened up to 185 3 4 then slipped to 181 1 2, American Smelting fell to 73 7 8, Marine preferred at 107 1 4, with Cuba cane sugar down to 28. Later, a rally lifted steel common to 91 7 8 and Marine preferred to 108 1 4 as tobacco stocks rose 1 2 to 2 points. Chicago corn closed a touch higher. oats up, provisions higher with March/May futures noted.
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New York
Mexican Petroleum
Marine
Cuba
Steel
Marine Preferred
City rejects private fare hikes as transit stalemate deepens
New York's Board of Estimate and Apportionment, led by Controller Craig, voted against any fare increase for private operators. He explained private lines like Interborough and Brooklyn Rapid Transit would not raise rates, while city operation would require self-sustainability and possible higher fares. The debate questions Hylan era push for public ownership amid potential panic and bankruptcy.
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New York Tribune
Board of Estimate
Craig
Interough
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Interborough
Evening Post
Hylan Administration
Accuracy Always Valued in Newspaper Work
A reflection extols the value of careful, painstaking workers who ensure accuracy and reliability in every task. The piece asserts such persons may lack noticeable speed yet consistently meet high standards, inspiring confidence that their work will measure up in all situations.
A Bad Case in Topeka Journal Wifes Advice
A garbled Topeka Journal fragment shows a quip about sleeplessness and consulting a doctor. The exchange hints at medical bills and a grouchy tone, with the speaker lamenting health worries and finances. The readable bits stress irony over fatigue and expenses.
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Topeka Journal
Farmers to buy nitrate of soda at $81 a ton in Connecticut
Washington through the bureau of markets will sell nitrate of soda to Connecticut farmers at 81 dollars per ton f o b the loading point. County farm bureaus may appoint a three member committee to aid in sale and a county distributor will be reimbursed for expenses. Orders should be placed promptly through county agents.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Bureau of Markets
Connecticut
War Department
C. B. Smith
States’ Relations Service
Storrs
Return of influenza warned as cold weather nears
The article urges vigilance despite fewer influenza cases and promotes Hyomei as a protective measure. It advises using the Hyomei inhaler and oil to destroy germs in the nose throat and lungs, claiming it can prevent serious illness and lost work. Buell & Blatchley sell the Hyomei kit and oil.
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Middletown
Buell & Blatrhey
Mio-na Stomach Tablets Promise Money Back
A drumbeat ad claims Mio-na stomach tablets cure indigestion and distress with a money back offer. It questions readers about refusing a specialist’s help and urges trying Mio-na if dizziness, sour stomach, biliousness, and headaches persist. Sold by Buell & Batchley and other leading druggists.
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Buell & Batchley
Congressmen from wet regions hail ending ten mile square
The Washington Post notes that lawmakers from damp districts can claim the District of Columbia is no longer constrained to the old ten mile square boundary, marking a shift in jurisdiction and regional pride.
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Washington Post
Celery King Remedy Promoted For Illness Relief
An old remedy praised for constipation upset stomach coated tongue and headache is presented as nature s best cure. The advertisement claims it costs only a few cents for a generous package and can be given to children when feverish or cross.
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Jones
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Pacific Coast Co
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The
Jackson Co
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CtTel
California
York State
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Colgate’s Ribbon
Long Island
Ieee
Borden
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Cash Grocers
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Fashion Park
Coats
Stein Bloch and
Sten
Christmas Club
Middletown National Bank
Main Street
W. T. Fields CO
Chapel St
New Haven
Liberty
Swift & Company
U.S. A
Ami
City
A. E. Holmes
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