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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
4
Fragmentary market report outlines cotton trading in regional steps with reference to futures, prices, and nearby orders. Mentions locations and entities in vague terms, highlighting activity and fluctuations without clear figures or outcomes.
The New York bond market lists various issues from Am Smelting to Penn Central with many 4s 5s and 6s trading, alongside railroad and utility bonds. Prices show fluctuating activity as investors react to shifting rates and corporate news, with some issues like Central of Georgia and Northern Pacific noted among others.
District of Columbia trading showed 6 percent bonds for Capital Traction and Columbia Graphophone with mixed sales. Public utilities like Capital Traction and Washington Railway and Electric traded near 86 to 87 percent while Washington Gas hovered around 45 to 45 and a half percent. Graphophone rights and preferred issues also moved with varied bids and small blocks changing hands.
Fresh produce items listed with prices for fruits vegetables dairy poultry and grains. Entries include New York and California goods such as lemons pineapples oranges grapes and celery, plus general market figures for metals oil and cottonseed with monthly futures notes.
An old advertisement touts Calotabs as a fast liver purifier with a single nightly tablet and no side effects. It promises a hearty appetite and no danger, claiming the drug is effective and refundable if not delighted.
The report notes April activity in the New York money market with strong demand for government bonds and railroad bonds. Heavy line loans show strength for 60 and 90 day periods and bills with a steady rate, while silver and Mexican dollars appear with limited movement.
New York grain markets show spot prices for No 2 red and mixed durum with varied bids and freight costs. Philadelphia markets report lower creamery prices and quieter poultry trading with minimal changes across other articles.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has begun a sliding scale discount plan reducing excessive borrowing by member banks. Atlanta district directors plan to adopt within weeks amid protests. The move aims to curb speculative lending and align credit with central reserves.
William M Wood of the American Woolen Company issued a statement defending the companys 1919 net profit of 15 513 415, saying no grounds exist for claims of excessive pricing. He argues the true average manufacturing profit on cloth in a suit retailing 60 to 65 dollars is under 75 cents per suit after deducting material value increases and profits from other products.
Postmaster M Chane met with Harry S Geasford to discuss a plan to review arrests of city post office drivers. A new ruling states that drivers guilty of traffic violations face removal, but recent cases show many were cited for technical violations rather than serious offenses.
The United States Marine Band will perform at West Fotoma Park on Wednesdays and Saturdays in May from 5 to 6 70 pm and on Saturdays from June 5 to September 2 in Presidents Park White Lot afternoons.
New York cotton prices fell from the session high to around 46.65 cents and closed near 46.41, down 25 to 50 points. May, July, October, December and January contracts showed varied declines with mixed close figures amid overall soft market sentiment.
New York reports Mitsui & Co advises the Tokyo stock exchange will reopen May 1 as markets in Japan show steady improvement. Silk, rice and cotton exchanges are already open, with call money down to two percent on April 24 as government measures help. The silk industry suffers from the depression while some provincial manufacturers suspend operations. Foreign trade shows a three month gap with imports outpacing exports by about 60 million, though the yearly first half is usually favorable.
James A Campbell president announced today that the Cannouncement will issue a stock dividend of more than 400 percent or over $800 million. The plan orders the dividend immediately and expands capital.
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