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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
Auto Sales Corporation

Question-Will you please give the
capital and nature of the business and
how long established OF the Auto Sales
Corporation What are the earnings
according to the statement given the
Stock Exchange at time OF recent list
ing "A. T.
Answer-Capital, $4,000, 900, OF 6 per
cent preferred and $4,000, 200 common
stock, $50 par each. The company man
ufactures, operates and deals in auto
matte coin-controlied vending and
weighing machines. 1t was established
November 10, 1917. The net income
for twelve months ending August 81,
1919, was $272,251.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
Kerr Lake Good Farmer

- Question Kindly give me some in
formation about Kerr Lake. Do you
consider this stock a gamble at the
president price Also advise me when
Kerr Lake last sold ex dividcnd.-H.
NJ. K.
Arswer--This company is a good
Garner. For the year ended August 81.
1919, it earned S1.6l share and paid
S1.09 q share. While the surplus was
only $3l6.534, against Sl,082,5a7 the
year previous. nevertheless it did bet
Ter than many other mining companies,
and. while the stock must be consid-
cred speculative, 1t seems to have pos
siblities. 1t last sold OK dividend on
September ID, dividend being paid Sep
temhcr %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
Associated Dry Goods

Question--Will you please give YOUR
opinion on Associated Dry Goods pre-
ferred? When il ray and how much :?
Also, as all stocks seem inflated. would
it be wise to wait? K.
Answer--Asseciated Dry Goods has
two preferred issues, the FIRST pre-
ferred per cent cumulative. outstand.
ing $13,8f8,7oo, and the second pre-
ferred { per cent cumulative, outsta nd
ing $7.726,5oo For 1918, the amounts
earned on the two issues we're I so per
cent and list per cent respectively.
Earnings are said to be far greater at
present. The preferred dividends are
usually paid the first day of March.
June, September and December. They
appear to be good Investments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
Manhattan Elevated

Question-Please advise me concern
ing Manhattan Elevated. Is it a good
buy at the market? | see in your Sun
day issue that AZ is low for this year
Do you think dividend will be paid :?
A. B. j.
Answer-We cannot advise whether
Manhattan Elevated is a good buy at
present. but it would appear that its
position had been rather we'll dis
counted. The lnterborOugh claims that
the Manhattan is not earning its z per
cent guarantee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23

ing stocks selling around $50 that we
think you might buy as speculative i'm
vestments. Colorado Fuel and Iron,
While showing decrease in earnings,
nevertheless earned at the rate of $50
outlook brighter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
An Even Choice

Kindly advise as TO investment in 2
per cent preferred stocks of A. G.
Spalding g. Bros. and w. L. Douglas
Shoe Company. Are they both good
propositions and which is the hest?
j. II. H.
Answer-A. G. Spalding & Bros.
enc of the largest manufacturers of
sporting goods in the United States.
shows consistently good earnings for
the last five years. For 1918 the net
income was s1,034.2s6, and for 1919
tparsTy estimatedD $i,35o,00o, equal to
81 per cent on the S2,6l6,400 common
after payment of per cent ON $685.
900 first preferred and 3 per cent ON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
Lake Torpedo Boat

Question-Some time ago pur-
chased several shares Of the Lake Tor
pedo Boat Company's stock at $40 a
share, for which received certificates
in my name. AS a stakeholder in the
company, am not entitled to report ?
1t is seldom traded in on the Curb.
viii you kindly advise me through
your valuable column how the company
stands.--D. P.
Answer-Nothing has been made
public of recent date to guide one in
forming an opinion of the company,
The concern benefited by its war con
tracts, but since the war ended busi
ness has fallen of considerably. Sorry
We cannot help yeu. Why not write
TO the president of the company asking
as stakeholder for a statement con.
corning the eompany's condition?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23

s1,o0o,0o0 second preferred. The 7
per cent preferred Is, we believe, a
good investment. w. l.. Douglas Shoe
Company, long established concern,
all of whose common stock is owned
by w. l.. Douglas, has long dividend
record. and the preferred is also a
good investment in our judgment. We
have not such detailed statement AZ
we have regarding A. G.. Spading 4
Bros. We think there is little to choose
between the two.
Large Accrual of Dividends
Question Kindly give information
affecting American Writing Paper Com
Copper Company. +. r. NJ
Answer-American Writing Paper
Company reports its earnings but once
n year. For 1918, the surplus was ST.
1929, equal to 1902 per cent on the
S12,500,00 preferred stock. Dividends
to the extent Of 127M per cent have
accrued on the issue. The outlook in
the fine paper industry is good. The
preferred stock offers speculative pos
sibilitics and there is talk of resumirg
dividends on it before long. Cerro de
Pasco Copper Corporation. paying 81
a share on 898,2lS shares (no par),
showed 1854 share earned in 1915,
against 1885 the year before. The
copper situation is not particularly en-
couraging, but there is an impression
gaining groud that better prices for
the metal will prevail. Production for
Cerro de Pasco thus far this year is
considerably under 1918. The cont
pany, however, is low cost producer
and probably will not be SO adversely
effected as many other copper conf
panies. Moreover, it is stated that the
company id producing much silver,
which is fast rising in price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23

M o. sch Information 1t the ~
o Mb r lin hholumn Only
byL mrlv edodke cdenuLops ito
The hume NwsSh Ncm York;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
Atchison First Choiea

Question Would you express your
opinion as to which is the best to buy:
Atchlson Railroad around $50 or New
]. r.
Answer-We prefer Atehison at 500
- New York CeNtrsl 1t u.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
Federal Oil Company

Question-Would you give me some
advice as to Federal Oil? l paid SIS a
share and it is now around SO share
would you advise me to sell it? I see
shat your definitions of Wall Street
terms are from "Money and Invest.
ments." Would you please give me the
name Of the author, publisher anc
price OF same ?-J. II. c.
Answer-Oil sto ks are usually Sc
speculative that Il us not possible to
advise regarding day to day moves
The Federal Ou Company reports
bringing in new wells and engaging in
considerable drilling work, ard Yet the
stock sells down. We are sorry to be
unable to advise You. Montsomer!
Rollins is the author of "Money and
Investments" 1t is published by the
Page Company, So Beacon Street, hos.
tor. We don't know the price, bu,
doubtless they will be glad to tell you
1t is handy book fer an investor not
versed in finance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
Booth Fisheries; SkeIly Oil


overwhelmingly let mo know if you
you'd exchange Booth Fisheries fer
Sketly Oil (curb) and possibilities OF
ooth. What sood paying dividend
stock would yeu advise for q buy
around $50; what are possibilities OF
Colorado Iron and Fuelf G. II. c.
Answer-Booth Fisheries is expected
to DO better than it did during the war
period, as the government has relin-
uuished control of the fish industry.
Skelly Oil Was Incorporated August 12.
1919, and as no financial statement has
been issued Is il hard to fern an opin0
ION of its prospects. The company CON
trolls about $500 acres in Oklahoma
Kansas and Texas, on which are t12
producing wells, with thirty-four wells
IN process of drilling. The net daily
production latest reports show TO be
4,40C barrels. Capital s15,00O,Cc0 $50
par). Ohio Gas, Midvale Steel Baiti-
more & Ohio preferred and Great
Northern Ore are few dividend pay
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
No Action on NJ. X. & r. Bonds

Question: am holder of NJ, K. &
7. first IS. Kindly advise me what. if
any, action the bondholders' commit
tee has taken to protect the holders
Do you consider these bonds likely to
be scaled or assessed under any reor-
ganization IF. c. B.
Answer-No action is contemplated
by hondholders' protective committees
while the railroads are under govern
ment control. When definite plan as
to the future of the railroads has been
determined upon the committee doubt
less will begin to formulate plans. Uu-
til the railroad muddle is cleared IN
We shall not be able to form an opinion
as to the outlook for the bonds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23

Question-Please explain why Otis
Elevator common had such q sudden
and great rise.--A. NJ. l..
Answer--Otis Elevators earnings for
the year ended September 30, 1919,
showed SIS a share on the S6.92O,3S7
common stock. This was a decided im-
provement over 1918, when S9.77 d
share was earned. Business and profits
are running at the highest rate in the
companys history. Hence the rise to
which YOU refer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
Better to Hold Bonds

Question-K Kindly give NE some in
formation regarding first mortgage
Nassau Electric Railway bonds. The
last interest has not been paid My
broker tells me that if / hold on to
them will surely make none in the
near future, but if | try to sell them
now | can, OF course, only do so at
big loss. What is your opinion?
Would also like information regarding
Kings County Elevated Bond and San
Antonio and Arkansas Pass. l wish to
sell all these bonds when the time is
best to do so.--R. NJ.
Answer-The bond market in general
and the local traction bonds in par
ticular have been very heavy of late.
We believe you would do we'll to hold
both the Nassau IS and the Kings
County As. San Antonio and Arkansas
Pass As should improve in price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23

"".nSu' u" "HtCl business houses are
e'lgloie for membership. In joining
me league they subscribe to its pr;n-
clples and specifically agree to give
careful consideration 10 the report :
furnished them BY the league relating
to acts of recklessuess committed bv
the drivers OF their trucks.
The league holds 90 the theory that
any business man who retains in his
employ chauffeur Of proven reck-
lessness is in some measure, at least,
responsible IN the event that chauffeur
through rechlessness, Injuries or kills
ii pedestrian or all operator Of an
other motor vehicle.
1t ~ pointed out that chautfeurs who
operate commercial vehicles for hire
will come to realize the necessity for
exercising caution if they are brought
up with Il round turn by their en-
pioyers or if they are discharged after
al investigation.
The records OF complaints, inyesti-
cations and dismissals will he kent
on Tile al league Headquarters so thu
other business men will not be proved
upon, as it will be possible for them,
through the league, to secure a com
piete record Of chauffeurs who seek
employment with them.
Under conditions that have hereto
fore existed business men have had
no way OF ascertaining whet her their
commercial chauHeurs operated their
motor vehicles carefully OF recklessly
and in many instances where chauf
feurs have been discharged for reck-
lessness they have been enabled. be-
cause OF the lack of any information
clearance bureau, to secure employ
ment with other business concerns
which mas enabled them TO continue
OH their reckless way. Under the
league plan, however. business men
Will be in position to get a. correct
line on the record of chauffeurs who
are seeking employment and the chauf
feurs in turn will be restrained by
the knowledge that their records are
available to every one who may be in
terested
Already some of the leading bust.
ness houses of the city have Joined
the commercial branch Of the league,
and an active campaign for commercial
support and cooperation is now being
conducted. Business men who are in,
terested in securing further informa
ton concerning this particular phase
Of the leagues activities should ad.
dress the league st it's headquarters
10 West Sixty-hrst Street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
Chalmers Earnings Better

Question--Please give me your opin-
ion of Chalmers common stock. I
bought small lot of it some time
ago, but, in spite Of its announced con-
solidatoin with Maxwell, the high
value of other motor stocks and "ru-
mors," it remains at 8 and fraction
most Of the time.-T. NJ
,Answer-Chalmers should do better
now that the merger with Maxwell has
been accomplished. Earnings are said
to be running higher than for some
time past.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
Three Curb Stocks

Question Kindly give whatever IN
iormation YOU have available regarding
II Salvador Silver. Allied Oil and Hupp
Motor. including the high and low since
listed on the curb.-M 5. X.
Answer--El Salvador Mines Company
vas organized in February. 1913, for
the purpose of developing a group of
silver and gold mines in Ell Salvador
Central America. owns nearly all
the stock of the Monte Mayor Mines,
Inc, and leases three other mining
properties. There is outstanding ST.,
10000 stock, par 81. No dividends
We have no statement of earnings. but
on account Of the high price of silk cr
the stock is said to have q coed out
look. Allied Oil was organized IN 1917.
Il owns the ent re stock Of the Con
sumers Gas and Fuel Company OF
Texas. which company has 1000 acres
of proven oil and gas leases and II, 900
acres undivided half INTEREST," Of we'll
refined oil and gas leases in TeNas.
1t owns twenty-five miles of pipe line.
In February 2,500,C feet Of gas was
being marketed. All the oil is sold
to the Prairie Pipe Line Company. 1t
manufactures about $4,000 feet of ar
tficial gas daily fer light purposes at
rates ranging from S1.50 to - per
900 feet. Outstanding S2,0G0,00O
stock. par 81. Dividends II per cent
per arnum. Hupp Motors mas three
plants, one in Detroit, one in Jackson
and one in Windsor. all of recent con
struction, the machinery being in
order. Capacity is about l3,000 cars
per annum. New construction WIZ IN
crease capacity 10 about 10000 cars
Cani'9l IS 81 $4,000 of per cent
cumulative preferred, par 81. and
se,A-.lco common, par $40. Regular
dividends are paid on preferred: none
as yet on common. For the year end
ing June 80, 1919, the company earned
~ cents on its common stock agans,
s1.43 the previous year. During 6ss,
half of 1919 the company made and
shipped 9.l29 automobiles. or 2C0C
more than for the corresponding perioj
in 1918. Orders now on hand are said
to exceed production. Ell Salvador
shares this year have sold as high az
rs and as low as ~; Allied Oh high
iis' low, -; Hupp Motor high, tlha
low, 4ss.
Must Demonstrate Earning Power
estlon-Could you oblige me with
any Information as TO the fnancia
standing of the WHY'S corporation and
as TO the ACCESSIBILITY of investing i,
IT'S s per cent cumulative convertibl Ii
sinking fund first preferred stock?
I. S.
Answer-Willys Corporation is new
concern and has yet to demonstrate its
earning power. The company has u
large working capital, however, ant
current earnings are said to be target,
~ excess of estimates. A production
81 400 new siN-cyiinder cars daily il
said to have been reached The back
ers OF the enterprise have successful
record. and the company's prospect.
seem to be good as far as we ca,
Learn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
Federal Adding Machine Company

Question What do you know Of the
history of Federal Adding Machine
Company? What is your opinion of
the per cent cumulative preferred
stock recently issued by this com
pany? Can you give me any infor-
N alton regarding Boston and Mon
tana? There is rumor that this
mine has an accumulation of some
100000 worth of ore awaiting ship
ment pending the completion of its
railroad Is this true M. j. X.
Answer--The Federal Adding Ma.
chine Company was incorporated Sep
tcmher III, 1917, in New Jersey to take
over the White Adding Machine Com
pany. The White company was en-
gagged in government work from late
in 1916 until December, 1918. In March,
1919, the company made contract
with the Colt Arms Company to manu-
facture 10000 machines. In July Ii
secured contract for 1880 machines
in France. Capital outstanding con-
sists of $7,50O,O00 common and $2,500,-
900 S per cent cumulative preferred
stock, par $40. 1t has no funded debt
We have no statement of earnings, SO
cannot advise regarding the company's
preferred stock as an investment. The
Boston and Montana Development
Company has 800 acres in Montana
Development is by main tunnel Loco
feet long. The Montana Southern
Railroad, narrow gauge road con.
Meeting wi it'll the Union Pacific was said
to have been completed to Elkhorn In
July There is Sl5,O00,00O stock out.
standing, par SIS. We cannot verify
the rumor to which you refer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
Crockett Motors and Export Company

NTOCKttI MUtOKs ana Export Company
Question: would greatly appreciate
your giving me any information in your
possession regarding the Crockett
Motors and Export Company's pre-
ferred stock.--L. B. n.
Answer--All we can tell you regard
ing Crockett Motors and Export Conn
pany preferred stock is that the under
writer's of the issue state that the
earnings are three times dividend re-
quirements. The company has not
been in business long enough to demon
strate fully its earning power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
l.. vi. p. Works
Against Reckless
Vehicle Driving
Motorists Organization En-
lists Support of Fleet Own
ers to Curb Reckless Driv-
ing of Commercial Cars

The League for
Motorists Protec-
ton is king a
strong appeal t.
the business men
OF n ew Iork City
and vicinity who
Il j e commercial
vehicles in the
conduct Of their
business.
N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-23
Uncertainty Depresses Traction bonds


Question-Will You kindly let me
nave your opinion regarding INTERIOR
ough Rapid Transit Company s per cent
bonds? | have been advised to hold
them. in the belief that some scheme
would eventually be reached to strenth-
en- these securities, but the outlook for
January is not pleasant | purchased
the bonds at 80. ! would also thank
YOU Tor ndyice regarding certain Public
Service Company of New Jersey securi-
ties, Public Service Corporation 6 per
cent perpetual interest bearing certiii
Gates, Consolidated Traction of New
Jersey stock and United Electric Com
pany of New Jersey per cent bonds.
All of these securities have deprecated
and it is uncertain what effect the new
political situation in the state will
have upon them. W.
Answer-It would appear that Inter
borough Rapid Transit 5 per cent bonds
had about discounted the unpleasant
situation. The Public Service Corpora
ton has also had its troubles. While
the securities you mention have hereto
fore been considered good investments
the uncertainty regarding the fare in
creases still prevails, and until this is
settled these securities will undoubt-
eddy be depressed. but We do not be
lieve they will fare badly eventually.
No Data
Question-Will appreciate any infor-
nation you may give me about the
Pennsylvania Petroleum and Refining
Company OF Philadelphia and Woman
Federal Oil of Chicago.-E. l.. L.
Answer-We have no data on Penn.
sylvania Petroleum and Refining Com
pany or Woman Federal Oil Company
Jerome County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1919-1920, 1919-09-11
LIZ7Xn1AEMrE 0N/90lNMrUAMRl1E

periscope above the waves. were augmented by
submarine chasers equipped with listening devices
and hunted the submarine in its underwater laiF
Tn to this time the British had been frankly
disappointed in results. 1t had been rare thing
for submarine chaser to actually see subina-
rine Days would so by without sight of one.
Yet sinkngs continued to multiply, tonnage de-
creased alarmingly and the rates of destruction
and construction constantly approached the danger
point. 1t apparent that if an Improvement
in this situation could not be effected the allies
faced privation if not actual starvation, and any
material help from America either in the form OF
mon or supplies would he impossible.
The success of the device is well illustrated by
the chart shown herewith which gives vivid
picture of the chase of an enemy U-boat in the
English channel and demonstrated the ability OF
the listeners to keep hot on the trail Of the sub
marine. doubling and crossing IN an effort TO es-
cape.
This dramatic incdent-one of many-is wildly
described in the following report of the engage
ment in question:
AT l 20 o'clock unit No. 6 fixed (located by
riangulation) n submarine directly ahead at a dis
lance of 100 yards Immediately carried out three
hoat barrage attack. each boat letting go three
stern charges and ~ gun. Pattern laid SYM
metrically thoroughly covering any possible
maneuvcr of the submarine Stopped and listened.
No hearing for about 20 minutes. Then got con-
toct Distinct sound of submarine making noise
ne # shafts were badly bent. Also giving out
soueaking sound Submarine sounded as if having
rrcat difficulty in keeping propeller going She
stopped frequently. We followed Heard
submarine hammering. squeaking, straining run
ming internationally, apparently with great diff
Guilty and for short periods
.The second depth charge of this attack threw
into the air n 5O-foot to GOfoot cylindrical black
object about the size of depth charge . .
Another depth charge attack carried out. Sub
marine had gradually been making shorter turns
for some time From this point on believe
submarine hottomed and was never able TO move
oxcent 70 start and scrape along the bottom short
distoncn Noises ndicncd this"
Word was then sent TO renzance for additional
dontb charges and radio dispatched to the base
FOR n destroyer post haste.
"suhseouent events" continues the report
.shoyx that submarine never moved from this spot
Noises Indicated repair. Occasional unsuccessful
o.,cunts to start motor sounds rapidly be
coming less frequent
When morning came the submarine chasers and
tho DESTROYER which had been seut to their assist
nnce gathered near the spot where the crippled sub
marine was resting at 'hc bottom Sounds o
Jerome County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1919-1920, 1919-09-11
|NFORT OF HOG
E1sT DESIRABLE
|, u,de Sanitary WaIIOw Is
! \, consy Island Bathing
Reach for POrkers.
II,ETE TYPE IS POPULAR
r.,.. Two Temperature eS-
"a i, Many Of POrk-PrOdueln0
'n'' MANY Farmers Neglect
Proper Shelter.

-. the United states Depart
men, OF Aericultare)
natural for the hog to want
a'a as it is for the small boy to
wv. the old swimming hole with
y, breath Of spring. Hot weather
y, IN fat animals, the portly
,,,luded. That is Why Il well
soltary hog wallow - like II
[ Island bathing beach FOR the
nonular md scrNl,cable type
.n.r advocated 10y the United
asoortment II agriculture
| "a no made OF concrete about II
| :, deuth and large enough 10
m,,late the herd OF hogs. The
4 .hould be supplied with II sat
| .,,, intake aud outlet 80 that IL
| y sned about tWo-thirds full OF
| and drained every few days, or
EN- n. is necessary to keep ih"
hs,h and clennly. At the pres ni
test Is being mnde al the ~
rental farm ~ fhc department or
| FAILURE al Belts,lll-. Nd. TO deter
he value of the cement hog wnl-
| ga comfort Tor hogs. The results
Jerome County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1919-1920, 1919-09-11

brush straw, grass or hay. This in.,.
pens'Ne SunNh"de should be- Of suni
cleht SIZE to protect herd Of hogs In
comfort as they lie under II. ASH rul.
'he ordinary hog house should NOT hs
use" Tor shade purposes durin. IA.
summer. Ench year hog mortality il
comparatively heavy due tn "r,r,.r
su'H'r"ke' Induced boy maintaining the
h"sS III the open without sufficient pro.
,e',l"il from the ruddy glow of Old
SOILS furnace.