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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1916
Page
23
A diverse page lists multiple livestock sales, farm goods, and domestic items with prices. Advertisements include sale notices for hogs, cattle, and farm equipment, plus requests for agents and various household goods and vehicles in towns across West Virginia and nearby areas.
Trading opened with doubt on railroad labor tensions but sentiment improved as short covering rose. Marine shares led advances, American Zinc hit a fresh high, General Motors rose, United States Steel climbed near a record, and overall volume reached 247,000 shares amid widespread sector gains and notable activity in munitions and petrol stocks.
New York reports embargoes on freight shipments and contract cancellations tied to a threatened transport tie up yet notes continued business progress. Demand remains a factor of strength in many markets as prices trend toward steady, though hesitancy appears with high costs. Despite scarce materials and labor shortages, manufacturers push contracts, while dry goods lines retreat. Bank clearings rise 26.1 percent outside New York. railroad earnings up 14.8 percent over three weeks in August. Gold imports exceed 2.6 million, with over 10 million shipped this month and 420 million since May, mostly from Canada.
A local firm offers to supply any home in the city with adjustable terms and affordable prices. If a desired house is unavailable, customers may select a vacant lot and have a new home built to their specs.
Two of the best houses in Atealey Heights attract buyers with unexpectedly low terms and strong value. Real estate listings highlight standout amenities and competitive pricing for eager shoppers seeking quality homes.
A small Union Heights cottage is offered for rent at about 1200 dollars per month. The ad notes affordable terms and invites applicants to contact for details and viewing.
A growing balance on domestic merchandise accounts signals progress aided by the British treaty, stabilizing the market. No broad quarter movement expected, though certain continental exchange classes like roubles and Reichsmark show sharp fluctuations. Petrograd prices firm, roubles above 34.50 amid demand from buyers in Russia and London, while francs rise on new U.S. credit in the latest round of war related pricing.
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