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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1919

Page

20

Trading Larger in Weak Market and Steel Swoon

In New York February trading rose modestly as industrials fell and metals led losses. Rails held briefly while major firms like Mexican Petroleum, Smelters, General Motors and Anaconda declined amid a broad market retreat. Copper prices slipped, but near term recovery appeared as copper producers offered metal to spur purchases and ease inventories.

New York Rails Mexican’ Petroleum Marine Preferred Kennecott Utah Copper Baldwin General Motors Anaconda Sumatra Utah National Fead Philadelphia United Railways American Hke Mexican Petroleum Hide and Jeather Burns Brothers Steel Foundries Cluett, Peabody & Company Savage Arms

Curb Market Review Charts Mixed Corn Moves in Chicago

In Chicago this morning, reports of a possible rise in Argentine minimum corn prices sparked bullish trading, but heavy selling left markets unsettled with corn slipping to around 1.12 to 1.08 in May and July. Oats fell about 5 percent while provisions held steady to up to 50 cents higher amid chatter of European relief purchases and large food administration orders.

Chicago Food Administration New York

New York Money Market and Metal Prices Report

New York money market reports steady rates across Commercial 60-day bills and cables. Copper and other metals show unsettled quotes with spot and February figures. London copper futures listed, while bank acceptances hold near 4 percent. Gold balances, shipments, and Creait balances noted with daily totals and averages.

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Wall Street Bond Activity Brisk Amid Mixed Markets

In New York bonds rose with active trading and firm prices while the money market stayed dull. Liberty bonds slipped while U.S. and foreign issues fluctuated, and a Paris interviewer floated an international moratorium to ease reconstruction. Market factors cited include earnings, the revenue bill, copper, and steel wage dynamics.

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Cotton market falls on unfavorable trade and labor news

In New York Corron May cotton contracts declined about a cent per pound as traders priced in weak trade and labor data. May futures moved from 22.08 to near 20.00 before settling around 21.10, with the general list ending lower by 62 to 92 points amid a steady close.

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Uncertainty Halts Building Activity and Farm Bond News

Uncertainty slows Washington building, with capital cautious on costs and materials. Bankers note high prices and delayed projects, while farm loan bonds attract wealthy investors at 100 percent, though sales may cap at about 10 million monthly. Also reports on Chicago and New York livestock markets with mixed hog, cattle and sheep pricing.

Washington Bankera Costa Bank Federal Land Banks Farm Loan Board

Bonds and shares traded on Washington Stock Exchange

Turnover reached 11,080 face value with Capital Traction at 97 percent for 5,500 and Washington Railways and Electric at 70 percent for 5,000. Washington Gas Company 300 note sold for 8, Lanston scrips varied around 94 to 99. Market shows few stock sales and many issues unchanged from Wednesday.

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Market Prices for Hay Butter and Eggs

Prices list Timothy hay and Clover hay with multiple grades and weights. Butter and eggs are quoted with regional freshness and case pricing, reflecting local market readings.

Fajiadelphia Rep

Feabody Parent-Teachers to Address Meeting on Interest

The regular monthly meeting of the Feabody Parent-Teachers Association will be held, with Tor Frances addressing a subject of special interest.

Regelar Tor Frances

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