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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1918

Page

8

Market gains lift rails and industrials in mixed trading

Trading in New York stock markets showed active early action with Canadian Pacific leading gains and rails reaching new highs. Industrials broadly rose while some groups faltered amid a mixed tone as traders weighed war effects and plans for leather and back dividends.

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New York Stock Market Day Aug 23 1

Market reports show strong marine preferred and prospects of British asset sales within two weeks. Cotton futures jumped nearly three cents to raise spot cotton to 46.80 cents per pound, while rail and industrial shares drove NYSE activity. Corn and oats eased on weather and Hoover's return. hog supply up 3 percent, lard and ribs lower. agricultural prices mixed with farm commodities showing volatility.

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Bank Acceptances Rise on Liberty Bond Buying Boost

New York reports upbeat demand for bank acceptances as Secretary McAdoo’s remarks spur liberty bond purchases. Government securities rally amid strength in French bonds and cautious gains across 3s and 4s while the railroad and utility sectors show mixed moves.

Washington Post New York McAdoo Firat Southern Railway Southern Railway Development

New York Produce Markets Mixed as Butter Eggs and Poultry Show Variations

New York August 23 market notes reflect firmer creamery butter prices and strong egg receipts. Reports list various grades and lots, including fresh gathered and extras with fluctuating values. Poultry prices for broilers and turkeys edge up slightly while disease-affected stock remains steady. Ferrous and sugar markets show mixed movement with centrifugal prices around 6.065 and refined sugar near 7.50.

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Metal Market Snapshot Improves Butter Market Tone

The metal market reports little change with London tin and spot zinc firm. Copper and aluminum quotes steady as traders watch London futures and export demand for the near term.

Metal Exchange

Bonds Dominate Washington Exchange Amid Mixed Trades

Washington stock market saw bonds as the main focus with varied prices. Capital Traction and Electric bonds traded around 93 to 99 while small lots changed hands. cotton futures surged dramatically with October contracts leaping to 34.90 as markets flirted with daily limits.

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Philadelphia Markets Bed Ne Co

Philadelphia markets report varied commodity prices across wheat butter eggs poultry and fowl. Listings cover wheat red garlic milk prices and regional Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia values with case and per dozen figures for dairy and eggs and live poultry prices across multiple districts.

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Washington Banks Fall Short in Fourth Liberty Bond Quota

District of Columbia banks report varied subtractions in the fourth liberty loan installments with DC banks totaling substantial sums yet failing to meet allocated quotas. Officials study a central recording plan while Treasury mulls a five monthly payment scheme to ease bond purchases for subscribers.

Washington Treasury Federal Reserve Bank Richmond Sfth Reserve District District of Columbia Washington ‘Banks Bankers’ Association of the District Waya Meana Ava

Armour Doubles Capital to 210 Million in New Issue

Armour & Co of Chicago filed in Trenton to increase capital from 100 million to 210 million. The certificate shows 600,000 shares valued at 60 million will be 7 percent preferred stock entitled to 7 percent out of the surplus and net profit of the business.

Corporation Treasury United States Mergenthaler Linotype Company Trenton N. J Armour & Co Chicago Secretary of State Tita Hagenthaler Linotype Co New Rock Mergwenthaler Linotype Company Tor. T. Mackey

Chicago Hog and Beef Market Receipts Slump Smalls to Steers

United States Bureau of Markets reports hog receipts around 2,000 with lower bids, top hog price at 19.86, and hog, lamb, and beef quotes across categories. Cattle and calf figures show varied results with steady markets on some lots and slower demand on others, including steer and cow ranges and sheep lamb receipts.

Chicago United States Bureau of Markets

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