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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
9
New York market report lists butter creamery and fresh gathered prices, eggs and cheese steady with varying rates, poultry live and dressed prices, and cottonseed oil spot and futures with several dated values and totals. Names of regions include Pennsylvania and Middle West. prices cover extras firsts seconds and blends, with receipts and market movement noted.
In New York Aug 20 Liberty bonds edged higher led by the 8% Liberty loan up .14 as investors seek sound assets while stocks falter. Foreign bonds stayed dull despite a foreign exchange plunge with trading of industrials mixed. Interborough and Third Avenue issues moved, with Third Avenue 5s gaining a point. Trade total activity subdued as money market signals show easing time money and reduced call rates, though London pounds influence remains. Chicago hogs and cattle futures shown mixed receipts and limits, with notable wirehouse and banking activity reflected in money markets and commercial paper.
Local notes show Washington Railway and Electric bonds weak on the Washington Stock Exchange with a $5,000 block selling at 63 and no bid at close. preferred stock active at 49 to 50, Capital Traction 10 shares traded at 45% with offerings at 56%, LansTon Monotype at 68, and various public utilities and miscellaneous listings across bonds and stocks.
Baltimore August market notes list Butter prints and firmness by weight, eggs prices across Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby, and poultry categories with live weights and ranges for chickens ducks and Muscovy. Includes varieties like white leghorns old roosters and puddle priced per pound in late summer trading.
New York money market notes mixed rates with sterling and commercial bills cited. Government bonds steady and time money strong as call money fluctuates. cotton futures retreat from yesterday's gains on weak foreign exchange and demand, October closing around 30.22 and other contracts showing declines.
New York Wheat steady at 2.35 and No 2 yellow corn at 2.13 with No 2 white at 2.16 cents per bushel. Oats quoted for No 2 white at 37 and No 3 white at 86 under freight terms in New York.
Philadelphia market report dated August 26 shows corn prices for high grade and lower grades with figures near 2.12 to 2.50 per bushel. Jersey No. 1 blades listed, with assorted prices. onions and other produce referenced but details are unclear.
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