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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
8
A fragmentary stock note reports tobacco shares rising briefly while overall market life drains, with persistent speculation and confused signals. Copper and foreign issues show modest gains. commodity prices and loader activity appear unsettled as analysts weigh uncertain prospects.
Bond buying led the session with Washington Gas rising half a point and active turnover. Treasury-like issues held, while Railway common traded around twelve pence and Graphophone preferred reached a new high amid dividend speculation. banking room renovations and safety feature emphasis drew visitors to local institutions.
New York Cotton receipts were received by WB Hibbs, a member of the New York Block at the Washington Stock Exchange group. The note indicates a trading action involving the New York Cotton market and a member firm.
A dense page lists U S Treasury issues, railroad and utility bonds, and several stock prices. It details Washington Gas, Potomac Electric, Capital Traction, and Anacostia Potomac lines, with notes on 1915 bonds, reserve funds, and city utilities. Also shows market prices, dividends, and brief commodity prices and farm products.
Market notes from Baltimore area and Pennsylvania districts show butter cheese and eggs with varied regional quotes. Cattle sheep and hog receipts listed with price ranges and wholesale trends, including calves veal and poultry values across Maryland West Virginia and Virginia markets.
Standard Oil of New Jersey declares a dividend higher than three months ago and notes a history of strong payments. A proposed capital increase for Vacuum Oil in Rochester aims to cover debt and finance expansion. Mackay Companies report intact proceeds from the AT&T sale to meet emergencies and growth. Market notes show small daily swings with several stocks in a narrow range and a foreign trade surplus near three quarters of a billion dollars for seven months.
New York February 15 leaders from major railroads and steel producers convened to improve rail quality and safety. A committee was set up to continue investigations and report at a future meeting with presidents and senior officers from Carnegie Bethlehem Lackawanna Maryland Pennsylvania and other steel and iron firms.
The fragment details various dairy items and prices including creams, butter, eggs, and cheese. It mentions S41 Creamery specials, 79 children in some context, and references to dairy products from state and regional suppliers with mixed notes on color, grade, and packaging.
Market notes show mixed prices across commodities. Wheat steady No 2 red. oats firm. butter weak. eggs steady in Pennsylvania and nearby regions. cheese firm in New York full creams. live poultry quiet with assorted fowls, turkeys, ducks and geese noted. potatoes and other items vary by region.
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