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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1918

Page

8

Market Downgraded as Steel Stagnates and GM Quiet

Trading slowed to a dull volume with profit taking in previously rising issues. United States Steel traded rarely, rails rose slightly while Canada Pacific and General Cigars led gains. GM faced mention of clearing house actions but remained steady after noon as Marine and Leather stocks varied. Nevada Consolidated posted second quarter earnings of 1.09 a share, while other commodities like butter and eggs were quoted in Baltimore advances.

Weahington Post New York Shorts United States Steel Marine Preferred Studebaker Canadian Pacific General Cigars Motors International Agricultural Westinghouse Electric Mexican Petroleum New Haven Union Pacific Marine Stantion General Motors Clearing House Committee Sumatra Wayne Cigar Company Michigan Central Leather Nevada Consolidated Treasury Treasury Department Canada Dominion United States

Stock market quiet as Wright-Martin and others show minimal moves

Local stock market on Broad Street saw few moves with Wright-Martin reportedly expanding motor capacity but trading at the low end of recent ranges. Aetna explosives and several formerly active issues were dull, United Motors and oil stocks held steady, while cotton futures closed with firm gains and mixed trade across several commodities and meats markets.

New York Ocatcan Broad Street Wright-Martin Aetna Explosives Dull — Burna Bros. Ice North American British American Tobacco United Motors United States Steamship Chevrolet Bae

Suburban Acreage to Be Auctioned in Chevy Chase Area

The report notes a foreclosure sale of about 2,300 acres between Wisconsin Avenue and Great Falls. Bondholders exchanging United States Trust Company stock for Chevy Chase Land Company bonds aim to liquidate the property, with mortgages totaling roughly $460,000 outstanding and an expected bid from bondholders to secure clear title for development or sale.

Fuance Corporation Chevy Chase Great Falla Chevy Chase Land Company Real Estate Trust Company United States Trust Company Jackson H. Ralston Harvey T. Winfield War Finance Corporation Camera New York State the Commissioners OF the District of Columbia Washington, D. C District Columbia Beset Virgina Avenka Connecticut Avenue Jerida Avenue Joselyn Street Kanawha Street Georgia Avenue Sileys Stuart Lois Brownlow John G. D. Knight W. Gwinn Gardiner Sotembis

Suit to recover 2100 filed by Southern Surety

The Southern Surety Company of St Louis filed in the District Supreme Court against George Walker and A Phil line Warner seeking a receiver, accounting, and restraining order. The petition alleges misappropriation of 2100, insolvent defendants, missing records, and dishonored checks. Meridian announces Marion W Reilly's bid for Mississippi governor, opposing Ross Collins and Lee Rugnell.

Southern Surety Company St. Louis District Supreme Court George Walker A. Philline Warner J. T. Griggs Surety Company Fred M. Peltman Mississippi Meridian Mias Marion W Reilly Ross Collins Lee Rugnell

Live Stock Markets Report Chicago and New York August Market Rates

United States market data show hogs receipts about 12 000 with steady close from the prior day and large cattle receipts around 4 000 with generally steady prices. Sheep and lambs also steady to softer with varied premium and cull values across New York and Chicago markets. Nearby prices include hogs around 18 19.55, cattle beef values 16 25 to 10 25, veal calves 16 17.50, sheep lambs 15 13.00 to 19.65, with butter eggs cheese and coffee quote fluctuations and financial market rates for bankers and bonds clear through the session.

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Grain market report from New York dated August 10

New York grain rundown shows steady spot wheat for No. 2 red at 2.34 and unsettled corn with fresh shelled No. 2 yellow at 2.06 and No. 3 yellow at 1.99 CFR. Hops figures mix across states and years including Pacific coast prices for 1917 and 1918, with various nominal readings for 1916.

New York Pacific Coast

Moving and Storage Ad Drafts From Local Paper

An OCR fragment shows a moving and storage ad listing services like moving packing and storing. It includes company names, addresses, and phone numbers, with references to storage and packing rates and multiple contact lines. The readable text also mentions wallpaper and related home care services in a cluttered classified-style layout.

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