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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
25
Exchange reports from New York show activity across equities and bonds with mentions of Maine and Arg, several preferred issues, and price quotes. References include Telegraph and Telegraphic listings, various banks and brokers, and notices about coupons, refunds, and stock options.
The directors of Traders' National Bank voted to dissolve its charter and enter liquidation. The Merchants and Mechanics' Savings Bank will absorb the bank's business including its savings department. Market activity noted in Traction stock trades with Capital Traction and Washington Railway and Electric Company among highlighted items. dividends declared for American Security and Trust Company and Security Storage Company.
Chicago grain prices surged with wheat leading gains as May delivery rose to about 95% and corn climbed to 64. June notices showed strong demand while receipts in Minneapolis and Chicago remained mixed. Weather remained favorable for crops, fueling bullish sentiment across the market.
The New York cotton market showed fresh volatility with prices slipping and rising bids interlaced as traders weighed near term demand in the South and signals of weaker holding positions. Reports from Memphis and Alabama indicated farmers and merchants formed a cautious stance ahead of pivotal market moves.
Wall Street notes New York Central reverting to a five percent dividend after fifteen months at six percent. Markets react tepidly as traders had anticipated the move, with some praising the conservative shift while others doubt the need for the earlier increase. Baltimore and Ohio February results disappoint, raising fears of dividend cuts, while Reading and Southern Railway issues show mixed strength amid broader bond and stock movements.
New York reports mixed commodity prices with steady butter cheese and flour receipts while hay and pork show firmness. Wheat and corn receipts rise with strong option markets but corn and oats close higher on weather and demand. cotton and petroleum show varied activity amid broad market movement.
Rhode Island cotton mill owners reach a 10 percent wage reduction agreement affecting about 30 000 workers. Notices will be posted March 28 and tax or legal filings indicate an effective date around April 6. Approximately 20 000 operators are to be elected or assigned under the new plan.
The market reports show live stock quotes with oxen cattle and sheep prices. Slaughter animals and meat values lead the listings, with lambs and ewes, sizes and weights noted. Wheat and hay prices appear in the context of feed and supply.
Fragmented OCR text shows market items and exports with wheat receipts and mixed notations. Entities include Baltimore market terms, exports, receipts and West coast mentions with various codes and numbers. readable specifics are limited.
New York money market notes show 30k March 1y funds at 1 percent with steady demand and 91 day offerings around 1 percent. Trading mentions prime mercantile paper and banker bills at 4 percent with various rates across commercial and government issues amid exchange activity and currency mentions.
Ad promotes Ayer's Hair Vigor as a dandruff remedy and baldness prevention. It suggests use to stop dandruff, notes doctor approval, and mentions coverage of an upper story with rugs as a humorous aside. The copy contains product claims and a numeric tag 7.9 4.
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