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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1920

Page

9

Last Certificates Demand in Treasury Savings Plan

Treasury certificates of 3 percent dated August 16 1920 with twelve month maturity drew unusually strong demand as bankers report funds shifted into savings, supported by Federal Reserve discount rates. The piece notes high consumer deposits and bank withdrawals, mentions lessons from the Liberty Loan exchange, and lists banking officials and graduates in commerce and banking.

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Washington Railway and Electric stock firm on market

Local stock listings show Washington Railway and Electric preferred at 46 while common remains 16, with bid and asked quotes for Capital Traction and other utilities. Metropolitan Railroad and various banks, insurance firms, and trust companies appear with mixed prices and activity as of the session.

Washington Railway and Electric Company Metropolita Odah Metropolitan Railroad Telerale Washington Railway & Helectric T&t T& T C & PF Capital Traction Capital Traction Ist A8 A4 Cty & Sub Ry Feorgein Gas li Metropotan RR A & Mr Ask Wish Ry & Hl Ruggs Realty Riggs Realty Amercan Tel & Teles API al Tracton Gas Washington Gas N & Vo Wasa Ry & FT Ammer Rarvers & Veckanics Bedora Iberty Loreen Metopoltan Washington TRUST Amer Secursary & Trust Continental Trust National Livs & Trust Linion Trust Wash Loan & Trust Commerce & Savings Ikast Wasgton Savings Merchants Bank Security Savings & Com Seventh Street Savings Union Sevngs US Savings Bank Wast Mechanics Arneton Corcoran Seeenee Fremens Jisermar Amercan Rational Timon Shypea Lsta Taper Mig Stee Mergenthaler Linotype

New York Bond Market Highlights Mixed Rates and Notable Bonds

In New York market notes from Aug 23 investors focused on general bond activity with United States and international issues listed. Major bond types featured include Amereu Te and Tel ev 6s, Liberty bonds, and various government issues with varying coupons, reflecting a broad but cautious trading mood amid fluctuating prices.

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Legal Record highlights guardianships and probate cases

The August 23 1920 Daily Legal Record lists diverse court items from Supreme Court District of Equity and Circuit divisions including guardianship ad litem appointments and probate matters. Notable entries cover estates of William Thomas Charles Metley and several probate motions, plus bankruptcy division actions and appeals with numerous firm attorneys and respondents.

Supreme Court, District of Equity Pivision Siddons Randall Reodall Wharton Lester Guardian MM Murray M.D Hosenberg David Wiener Daly Scott Enter of Publica Hon Lewis Weaver Voommittes Ling Cruz Robert Cheako Maurice Sprain Mova Hobcon Yale Warnell BM Frey TM Warmidler Foster Wood Fotomac Electric Power Company Public Utlities Commission Bowen John Barbour Charles Douglas H Byme Fed Gertman Netley Perkinsander Helen Perkins Tobaner & Graham Kate Wilkes Nisi Edw & Duvally Jessie F. Cornwell Malvern H. Price Bruce L. Casteel Guy

Real Estate Transfers in District Listings

A lengthy 1920s district ledger details numerous real estate transfers and securement notes across Washington areas. Names include Margaret, William HM, Edith M0, Maud A Faunce, Bernard McCullina, Desie Mal Childress, Thornton Carnst, Clara Byrne, Parkwood Owners Inc, and many others. Transactions reference squares, lots, and parcels with sums such as Ten to twelve thousand dollars, monthly and semiannual payments, and various securing arrangements with trust companies and associations. The entries cover property parcels in places like 1004 Taint Street NE, Florida Avenue NW, Mount Pleasant, and Highland, detailing transfers, guardianships, and mortgages in a dense, ledger-like format.

Taint Josepa Margaret William Edith Iuchard PO Neill Benjamin F ‘Tyler Meried Lewis T Birdwell Sidney Maud A Faunce Bernard McCullina Dessie Mal Childress Nw Square Thornton Carnst Maud Faunce Bernard McCailing Columba Granby Bertha Tossouth Ida Kinnell Rio Square Howard W Fiehison Clara K Jane W Browne Mw Square Sixteenth Street Highland Clara Byrne Guardian the Plain Dealer Publishing Company Dennis C Shea Mary D Maggie Seamon Honora Murphy Arpens DT Nicola Taarin Marta Antonin Ronfr Helen Corrman Harcy C Willams Mirabeth Swatllams Ruth Y Jones Parkwood Square Allan Po Walker Jercy Gaddis Trstees Parkwood Owners Inc Ress Lambaugh Flintsbeth Todd Resa Asi Irving Peasant Plana Julius Jacobs Julemore Company Inc Calnahia Patewk John Jo Healy Katherine William Tachman Lila Bert L Deneal Kien Anna Metz Thornton Caros Thornton Tocy Wilton Uxenberg Clark Bikdie George H Calvert Edward B Moore Logis R Peak Watson Fo Clark M M Marr Benjaymin Foyler Tron Bokranerm Paul Wad Ty Pery Richard P Oneill Seraphin A Gattret Helen B William M Terrell Sir Stonebraker Charles Rath Yonex Lee D Talimer Edward P Barker Harry Elizabeth Williams Joseph Shapiro Thomas W Stubblefield Garfield Jacob B Shapiro Farneworth Joseph A Atkins Fred Webee Eimer Margaret Wo Everly Anacoxba Antonio Bonfrisco Chepin Mar Hn Haynes Nation Cartise Rissey Et Ax Floren Jesse I Hedgis Eliot Middleton Cemie I Albrecht William FL Cora Ernest L Selmidt George M Formendi American Building Association Algernon & Gardiner W. Gilbert Denttte Bernard Roy Lo Plummer Samuel A Drary James T. Nicholson Samuel & Cornwell Wiliam Onkley Kenneth C Robinson Ghartes Fo Wulard Chevy Chase Realty Company Jessie M Froest H_ Wall Helen GB Welch Mortimer M Harris Helen C I Melendez King James Dowling Combs Albert Denens Ox Ellen Clarence M di Welle Lavinia de Welle Lavinia de Welle To Secure Roi Plummer E-Thornton Carusi Sammel Servener Robert I Nevitt Wiliam J Johnson E- Thornton Cacuei William J Johnson Square Gar Sammel Scrivener Robert Nevitt Wilam J Johnson

Live Stock Market Reports From Chicago and New York

Chicago and New York market briefs show mixed results with receipts across cattle hogs sheep and calves. Chicago reports strong to higher feeders by region and lower hogs while cattle and calves hold near steady. New York notes steady to firm trends with calves and heifers up modestly and hogs weaker.

Philadelphia New York Long Island Jersey Keen Western California New York State Chicago Bureau of Markets Catti B Ube Nevada York Baltimore Pennsylvania Western Henners Freight Cxpress Western Broilers Fresh Santos Middle West

Calotabs advertised as a safe laxative cure

An old style calomel remedy touts Calotabs as the best medicine to cleanse the liver with no after effects. One Calotab at bedtime followed by water allegedly leaves the user feeling renewed, with no danger or nausea and a strong morning appetite. Drugstores offer refunds if not delighted.

Stockholders seek injunction to halt $8 million note issue

Greveland Oho Aug 23 stockholders led by J. Perlman file in federal court to stop Standard Parts Company Cleveland from issuing $8 million in notes authorized at a reorganization. A second suit in common pleas seeks return of 50 000 shares to the treasurer claimed issued illegally without proper compensation.

Greveland Oho R J. Perlman Standard Parts Company Cleveland Common Pleas

Classified Lost and Reward Ads From Local Postings

A dense array of late 20th century style classified lines lists lost items with rewards, service offers, and miscellaneous notices. Entries mention tortoise shell items, jewelry, handbags, a bridal or furnish related repair services, and various advertised goods with reward incentives and contact directions. Many lines appear jumbled with misspellings and partial addresses.

Invest in Arizona and Washington business opportunities

A fragmented bank of prompts advertises profitable ventures backed by warranties. It lists confectionery stores and grocery shops for sale near War Stow and Cap St, along with cotton harvesters, real estate loans, and investment services. Several firms, including F H Smith Company and Shannon & Suchs, promise large and small loans, real estate investments, and trust funds with low rates and prompt action.

Sigera Arizona Enterprise Washington DC F H Smith Company SI AW Los Shannon & Suchs Laurders & CO Southern Wing Tyler & Rutherford

Construction of Storage Magazine Buildings at Savanna

Invitation to submit sealed proposals for building 47 storage magazines and 30 standard magazines for high explosives at Savanna. Includes barrack repacking, fencing, and utilities. Specifications available from First District Construction Office Washington. Proposals due dates 18 19 24 40 268. site visit required.

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Notice of condemnation suit in District of Columbia

In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia proceedings open for the condemnation of land for a public alley in Square to be opened along Capitol Street Eight Street A Street and Ninth Street Washington District of Columbia. The Commissioner's petition seeks land damages and court approval for jury award. Notice to all interested to appear by September 22 1920.

Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia District Court District of Calurahia District of Columbis Aquare Capitol Street Eighth Street Ninth Street Columbia Uparel Itia Timea Utoia Marsal Maratal Colinthia Welliam Fitz Morcan Bred Ouonnelt Gerald mM Johnson Johnson Paintit Ceria Nater Tate Porter Washingto Post Newapayer Cart Cort Ralph I Quinter Besse Ralph D Quintfr

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