Bull market rallies pace amid scarce stocks and bullish bets
A Washington Post summary notes the 1940s bull market reached a March high, declined to May, and recovered into June with limited public participation. It contrasts thin public speculation with firm institutional support, highlights notable railroad and industrial stocks, and discusses the scarcity of floating shares, dividend boosts, and potential future market dynamics.
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Washington Post
New York
Vanes
Baltimore
Onto
Brooklyn Rapid Tranalt
Bt. Paul
Erio
Great Northern
Invola Central A Mk
Louisville and Nashville
Metropolitan Street Railway
Pth
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
United
United Staten Stes
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Reading Common
Baltimore and Ohio
Amalgamated Copper
Watt Atreet
Wwe
Harriman
Union Pacific Organization
Russia
Japan
Daniel F. Kellogg
Puritan Yacht Sells for 4925 to Junk Firm
The famed America Cup defender Puritan, once costing 30000, changes hands amid a chaotic sale pattern and is headed to a junk firm for 4023 after years of varied ownership. Once a race champion, the yacht’s glory faded into scrap trade.
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Puritan
Genesia
Gen. Paine
America
New York
Government Bonds and Grain Markets Report
Baltimore market notes show steady government bonds with receipts and exports listed. Grain futures and cash prices move little with dull oats and corn, steady butter quotes, and varied wheat and rye conditions across regions.
Washington Stock Exchange capitalists and John Lynch profile
The Washington Stock Exchange directory notes several esteemed gentlemen called capitalists who avoid active brokerage, preferring to study markets and mentor younger traders. John Lynch, a Maine native, moved to Washington in 1864, founded Potomac Terra Cotta Works in 1873, and joined the Exchange in 1901 to manage his investments while offering seasoned counsel.
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Stock Exchange
Exchange
John Lynch
Maine
Washington
Rittenhouse Academy
Philips-Andover College
Potomac Terra Cotta Works
Lynch
Jogal Securities
New York Clearing House Reports Weekly Bank Averages
New York banks show loan totals up by 19,058,600 to 1,248,366,700 while circulation and legal tenders decline. Reserve rises 21,200 to 49,290,600 with surplus down 4,572.90 to 14,949,950 as deposits fall by 6,254,576 and public funds shift amid Treasury calls.
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New York
Doppatta
United States
Alquel
Tanka
Joana
Treasury
Desreana
New York Bank
Lauk Monument
Hritley
New York Money Market Report July 22
Money on call nominally as yesterday with calls for 0 days at 2 percent and 90 days at 3 3 percent. Prime mercantile paper quoted at 4 4 percent. Sterling exchange about 4.98s0 for demand and 4.86p0 for sixty day bills. Commercial bills around 4.05 percent, government bonds steady, railroad bonds easier.
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Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Union Pacific
New York
Prime Mercantile
Steriing Exchange Orm
Capacity and Wealth in Great Industrial Capacity
In this country abundant resources and open chalices enable vast managerial power to amass large fortunes. Great industrial capacity parallels great literary ability in producing success and fame, with no fixable barriers to wealth. Dr Agnews Heart Cure promises quick relief for heart and nerves, endorsed by W. H. Musselman and sold by local druggists.
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T. Laurenes Langtis
Allente
Carp
Dr. Agnewa
W. H. Musselman
G. A
Welnsport
P. G. Affleck
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Ave
Btone & Poole
Ava
Good crop indicated rains cause some damage
Reports from Lynchburg Danville and Durham describe tobacco markets winding down last year’s crop and noting favorable growing conditions for this season. Rains and warm weather boosted plant growth while acreage remains similar to last year and primings are expected by early August.
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Washington Post
Lynchburg
Danville
Carolinas
South Sosten
Swyw
Durham
Independent Tobacco Company
New York Grain Prices and Market Update
Wheat faced profit taking with declines across contracts while supplies and exports for corn remained steady. Spot oats showed quiet activity with varied weights and grades. dull option trading left July and September futures largely unchanged.
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Baltimore
Weaern
New York
Duluth
Manitoba
Live Stock Markets in New York and Chicago July 22
Meat markets show varied demand as beef and veal hold steady and lambs slow. cattle and hog receipts moderate while prices range with feeders and cows mixed. Swift & Company reports Washington beef at 63.8 cents per pound for the week ended July 2.
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New York
Chicago
Swift & Company
Washington, D. C
New York Produce Prices and Market Recap July Update
New York market notes butter receipts 6 972. cheeses 2 992. eggs 10 520. Poultry demand quiet Western chickens 144, turkeys 199, dressed 1446. Fluctuating flour receipts 12 867. winter patents 4. 7095. Rye flour steady 4.00 4.60. cornmeal steady 4.25 4.19. Hides steady. leather quiet. beef and pork prices listed. cotton oils dull. sugar varied with refined ranges. Medals market largely quiet but price levels held. lead, zinc, and copper prices noted with limited shipment demand.
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New York
Wales
Minnesota
Braden
Olde
Galveston
California
Tewandry
Extra India Mess
South America
Poik Family
City
Philoslphia
Baltimors
Japan
New Orleans
Cordova
Long Island
Babcages
Liverpool
Sgottia
Cathe
Butter and Eggs Market Report and European Outlook
Local market notes show eggs steady with arrivals moderate and emphasis on low grade stock while fresh grade moves quickly. Butter remains unchanged with low receipts and prices, listing several regional qualities and store packed options. The New Napoleon column cites the Kaiser as Europe’s central figure, praising strategic qualities and patience in leadership.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Duck
Process
Faney
Western Factory
Bret
Aowards
Choice
Napoleon
The
New York Sun
Europe
Kaiser
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NEW York Grain
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American Express
American Sugar Refining
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Tobacco Ptd. Certit
Nda Mining Co
Ohio
Alton
Pfa
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Colorado Fuel and Tran
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Gatorado
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Delaware and Hudson
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Republic Steel
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United States Realty
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Westinghouse Hlectric
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Central Waconia
W.jb. Hibbs & Co
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Chicago Board of Trade
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Union Trust Co
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Washington Loan & Trust Co
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John
Ellis Sphar
Andrew Parker
Harry
Boyd Taylor
Thomas Bradley
U. S
Traders National Bank
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Commercial National Bank
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Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co
Warner Building
WM. A. Read & CO
Boston Brook Exchanges
Atlantic Coast Line
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Iron Mountain & Co
RL & G
Minz
St. Paul & S. S
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Chesley & Spence
Colorado
Arthur Wall
Lynn, Wail & Co
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Adams Building
District of Columbia
Heiskell & McLeran
Stoge Gphn
Firett Patment
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Equitable Co-Operative
Union Savings Bank
Bond Bldg
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Wade & Hedges
J. J. Sage & Go
Broadway
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Atlantic Building
Steet
Citizens “Trust” CO
Commercial Bank
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Potomac Guarantee Loan CO
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Metropolitan Loan and Trust Co
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