Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28
Important to Investors.

THE COMMERCIAL LOAN & TRUST
CO., is a corporation engaged IN the puE-
ing and selling of real estate. loanlng
money on mortgages, and available col
lateral, the purchase and sale of stocks.
bonds, grain and cotton for cash or mar
gin, in this latter capacity 1t Is especial
ly adapted for out-of-town correspon-
dents, as it is cooperative in it's work.
ings, placing before each and every cor
respondent a weekly statement of facts
regarding the various conditions of cor
porations. whose stocks are listed on the
New York and Boston Exchanges. as
well as the ever changing conditions of
the Chicago markets.
1t is well known fact, that if per
son can become acquainted and in close
touch with the actual condition of this
or that road, it's earning capacity. etc.
that an opinion can be formed that will
proye very profitable if taken advantage
of at the right moment and in order
that this corporation may place itself be-
fore the public in it's true light it offers
the following:
On all purchases or sales of stocks.
bonds, grain or cotton whether bought
outright or carried on margin, where the
purchase or sale is recommended by us
and profit is made, the regular Is COM
mission each way will be charged; On
all purchases or sales of stocks. bonds.
grain or cotton, made through our adj
vices which do not show profit NO COM
MISSION WHATEVER WILL BE
CHARGED. We are members of no ex-
change, and occupy an independent posi-
ton at all times. simply employing re-
liable men to represent us when we de-
sire to operate in any of the exchanges
and we are at all times in direct commu-
nication with those who represent us in
the Boston, New York and Chicago En-
changes. parties desiring to invest in
stocks, through u.s. on their own judg-
ment. can do SO by the payment of 1-l6
commission each way only, and which is
done by us simply as an advertisement
as we find when we come in contact with
a live man he can readily see where it is
to his advantage to be advised by us. so
in case a profit Is not made. no commits
sion is charged. and We are the loser.
We issue a weekly market report free
to all interested in the changing condi-
tons of the various markets. getting at
facts so that our clients may operate UNI
derstandngly. We also make speciality
of placing mortgages. on improved real
estate at ruling rates of interest, of leas-
ing and managing properties. acting as
trustees for funds of from $500 upwards
which can be invested in secure dividend
paying properties of from to II per cent
yearly. In fact we claim to be in a po-
sition to act UNDERSTANDINGS to those de-
string to invest in safe and legitimate en-
terprises as well as investments in the
exchanges of the markets of the world
Circulars. books and general information
mailed free on application. of great value
to those unfamiliar with the methods of
buying and selling stocks for cash or
margin. Weekly market reports mailed
each Saturday. All correspondence re-
garded as strictly confidential.
Faithfully yours,
Commercial Loan & Trust Co.
Water St.. Boston.
Lock Box 1862.
Room 2Oi Real Estate Dept.
Room 202 Stock and Bond Dept.
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