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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
WHEAT DECLINED WHILE CORN ROSE
Price Movements Of Leading Grains Outstanding Feature
 Of Commodity Markets

NEW YORK. Dec. 29.--The out standing features of the commodity markets during the past year was the drastic midsummer decline in wheat and the sharp rise in corn during the fall, when prices reached the highest in years. Wheat prices broke to the lowest levels in nine years owing 10 the large crops the world over. Euro pean nations that had been large im- porters of our grains during both the World war and the reconstruction year and reported large yields. Rus sia, particularly. was one of the countries which had suffered severe ly from the world conflict and in- ternal political troubles. This year, however. she raised a large crop and exported considerable quantities to her European neighbors. Canada and Argentine also grew exceptionally large crops, and as quotations in these countries were below the Amer ican prices. leading European na- tions were good buyers of tile Man itobas and Argentine wheats.
 The final estimate of production or the wheat and corn crop during the past year, according to the report of the department of agriculture on December IT, last, was as follows: Winter wheat amounted to 572,340,000 bushels. compared with 5S6,S7S.000 bushels in 1922; spring wheat 213.- bushels last year; all wheat amounted to 7S5.741, 900, compared with 8e7.59S.- 900 in 1922; the production of corn was placed at 3054,395, 900 bushels, compared with 2sos,o20.0oo bushels in 1922
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
tOw Tremendous Strides Of Naons Commerce And noustzY
PIC IRON AT HIGH POINT; STEEL SHOWS REDUCTION
Opinion Of Trade IncIines To Lessened Iron Produc- ton For 1923

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-The output of pig iron In the United States during 1923 will probably establish a new high record, Production in the first eleven months of the year, excluding charcoal iron, amounted to 37,135, ,735 tons. Based upon an estimated output of 2,500,00o tons in December, the years total will be approximately S9, $50, 900 tons, or about 100000 tons higher than the previous high mark 1916
 With February excepted, there was steady increase in pig iron output from January to May, inclusive, the months of March, April and May in turn creating new high monthly re- cords. Opinion in the trade seems to be inclined toward expectation of lower annual production in 1924 with price developments largely dependent on the trend of the steel trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
By DR. c. G. ABBOT Assistant Secretary Of The smith- sOnian Institution.)
 (COpyrlUht. 19c3.)

WASHINGTON, Dec 25.-While progress in the realm ofscience dur ing the past year has not been phe- nomenal, judged by the standard of the practical import of the work done, still the discoveries are of eX- treme importance to future work
 The verification of that portion of the Einstein theory which deals with the bending of a ray of light when 1t passes tho sun is fundamental which may. cause us to revise many of our scientific principles. The credit for this verification goes to Prof. W. w. Campbell. director of the Lick Observatory.
 l. Work Is now being done on the other hypothesis of the Einstein theory and 1t would not be surprising If the entire theory was proved dur mean our physics. insofar as light is concerned, will have to be revised, and the announcement that the theory has been applied to electric ity may also bring about the funda- mental changes in that branch also
 Second only to the above was the discovery of the influenza germ and a vaccine which is proving efficient in checking the disease at the Rocke- feller institute. Although Drs Peter K. Olitsky and Frederick l.. Gates do not claim too much for their vaccine, Stlll IL haS proven itself in numerous tests and 1t may soon be In universal use.
 Another discovery in the biological field, which has attracted wide at tentlon, Is that of Vitamin x. Drs. Herbert Evans and K. Scott Bishop, of the University of California. have shown that vitamin x, the fourth thus far discovered, is of extreme importance in, the reproduction of the species. When this substance was extracted from foods, animals were found to be sterile.
 The work of Dr. F. W. Peek, Jr., in the General Electric laboratories at Pittsfield, Mass, in producing arti- ficial lightning, and will no doubt. enable electrical engineers to trans init electricity over far greater dis tances than Is now possible. Aside from the sensation which the spec tacular side of this experiment caused, its practical worth is great.
 Last, but not least, is the work of Drs. B. F. Nichols and J. D. Tear, who have succeeded in completing the spectrum. Not many know that heat waves on the one hand and x-rays on the other are merely greater or lesser forms of the same phenomena. They have succeeded in discovering a heretofore unknown portion which at last clears up one of the many things science was pux- zling over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30

ployment, that business had not re- covered to its highest point.
 o O O
 Summary Of Year.
 Looking back over the past year, one finds these outstanding develop ments: Production of motor cars es- tablishing a new record; recovering in mail order and chain store busi- ness failure of copper consumers to take all the production they had ex- pected to require; serious depression in the oil industry followed by defi- nite signs of Improvement; tren-en- dous importation of gold; foreign purchases of American securities on .b unprecedented scale; largest freight traffic in country's history handled more efficiently than ever before.
 On the threshold of the new year two factors having a bearing on stocks are paramount. Business Is on the upgrade, but further improven. ent will be necessary to justify the recent advance in stocks or gains cannot be held; the European situation appears no nearer solution than year ago. and because Europe is Americas most important customer, complete industrial recovery cannot be expect ed here until the nations of Europe are more nearly :n accord. Political developments abroad cannot be ig- nored in 1924, even though business here is sufficient to carry the stock market along for several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30

slender, compared with legitimate margins. Merchandising undoubted- ly will be conducted along conserva- tive lines. with continued reluctance to cover distant requirements. While there Is some apprehension regarding the ability or willingness of con sumers to pay higher prices which will prevail in the forepart of the year, it Is thought that the general public will absorb the advances without clamorous protest.
 Especially for the first quarter of the year is the outlook most favor able. Jobbers' and retailers stocks are at low ebb and the merchants are expected to begin replenishing them within a few weeks. A scar city of many cotton goods Is likely to develop before the spring. as a re- suit of drastic curtailment by mills due to price resistance and cotton shortage. Slightly higher wooden goods prices are promised for the next fall season. Silk goods for spring are expected to firm up with an improvement in demand. Primary textile markets are all in a funda- mentally strong condition and there is small likelihood Of any material recession in prices during the first half year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30

tho country successfully came through tho crisis testified in unmistakable terms to the security of fundamental conditions. Stock prices pointed up- ward during this month, as they have in August in so many years, and many thought they saw an end of the depression. On the Soth Davison Chemical, the successor to Mexican Petroleum in stock market pyro- technics. gave its first demonstration of the year in slSyrookoting. On this day it moved from 50 to "a. only to drop to 84 G day or two later.
 September was marked by another stock market. The Japanese earth quake, one of tho most destructive in recent generations. served as an ex- cuse for moro than ordinary market swings. The improvement recorded Tn August. however, failed to carry through this month and the decided downward tendency encouraged sell ing for the decline moro than ever. Another Stock Exchange failure added impetus to the decline In prices. Robert ?. Marshall S Go. went into receivership September 2S. It should be pointed out here, however. that creditors of this firm have since been paid in full and the firm has been re-esta blished.
 Pessimism was increased by un- favorable developments and stocks continued on the downward trend through October, except in rail shares, which reached the years low est point In August. The Herald s average for industrial shares struck bottom on October 29 at S1.o2, and the average for 80 representative stocks established a low level for the year on the sane day at 6S.70. This marked the turning point in the movement.
 Recovery in prices in November was rapid and continuous. Approxi- mately half of the loss sustained 'in the preceding six months were re- gained in six weeks from the first of November to the middle of December. Developments were almost entirely of O constructive nature. The stinu- lation imparted by United States Steel's extra dividend of + 5o 1 per cent declared at the end of October was felt throughout the month and ether corporations disbursed millions of dollars in extra distributions Of one kind or another. Davison Chemi- cal again drew the spotlight with an cratic movement which threatened for a time to bring serious unsettle- ment, but the display was forgotten when stocks resumed the climb after momentary Hull.
 December was much like It's prede- cessor and reminded one of the same month in 1922. Extra dividends, both in stock and cash. were accompanied by feeling of confidence despite iso- lated signs. such as increasing unem-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30

mained as the aftermath of the World war, and ended tho war be- tween Greece and Turkey.
 Turkeys official return to Europe came in the ceding of Orient Thrace including the city of Adrianople. to the Turks. Bulgaria failed to get an outlet to the Aegean sea.
 With@ the situation cleared, tho al lied troops evacuated Constantinople, which had been under interallied control. The Turkish national as- sembly at Angora decreed that Tur- key should become republic. Mustapha Renal Pascha was unan- imously elected the first president. Interchange of populations Is under way between Greece and Turkey. Greeks in Turkey being taken to Greece, and Turks In Greece being returned to Turkey, thereby settling racial disputes in both nations.
 Turkey has annulled the so-called Chester concession" which pro- vided for development of Anatolia by American and Canadian interests. Georgia, and the eastern mandated territories, have not figured exten- sively in news of the year. Egypt's political troubles seem momentarily settled. The opening the tomb of Tut-ankh-hamen focused world at tention on the country. Greece. burdened with . million refugees after the Asia Minor de- bacle. and ruled by a revolutionary government with empty state cof- fers. had troublous year.
 American relief organizations did much to alleviate distress of the refugees.
 A royalist revolution under Gen eral Metaxas was rigidly suppressed by the Gonatas government. Elec- tions returned a Venizelist majority and republican minority. A commit tee of officers requested young King George, to leave the country until the assembly could determine what regime should rule Greece. The king departed.
 The assembly Is due to make its decision early in the new year. A strong movement for the proclama- tion of a republic exists.
 Jugoslavia has remained quiet and prosperous throughout the year, troubled only by its periodic war scares on the Bulgarian and Italian frontiers. Premier Patisch seems to be establishing better relations with Italy.
 Bulgaria was torn by a reaction ary revolution that overthrow the peasant premier, Stambouliskly, who was killed in flight before troops of
 
 suppressed a threatened communist counter revolt Young King Boris, with restored power, is ruling Quieter land.
 Rumania, under the astute guid- ance of Queen Marie. avoided en- tanglements and disorders.
 The return of Austria to peace and prosperity was the most significant feature of the year In mid-Europe. With League of Nations aid. the de- limited nation of 6.000.oO0 people re- stored it's finances. and took the road toward normalcy
 Hungary suffered from financial difficulties following a drop in the krone. The League of Nations is go- ing to her aid. A precautionary movement In Budapest was frustrat- ed. Czechoslovakia and Poland were fortunate in contributing no crises to the turmoil of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
FARMERS REDUCE
 DEBTS RAPIDLY
But Agricultural Products Will Not Yet Buy As Much
 As Before The War
By o. E. BRADFUTE President of the American Farm Bureau Federation
 (COuyright. l92Sl

CHICAGO, Dec. 2s.--Agriculture is still far below a parity with indus try. but the American farmer en- ters 1924 hopeful of continuance, and perhaps an acceleration, of the gradual and general tendency to re- store what should be his normal pur- chasing power.
 The gross cash income received by farmers in the current crop year ending June 30, 1924, promises to be about half a billion dollars more than in the preceding year and some two billion dollars more than in the depdession year of 1921-1922. These figures denote not the total value of products with the large elements of duplication which they involve, but income realized in hard cash from the sale of crops, live stock and ami nal products.
 search department. indicates a gem uine improvement in farm pur- chasing power. The current in debtedness of the farmers has been considerably reduced during the past IS months. and fixed charges for taxes and Bond interest, although still high, have become stabilized. During the period of decline from 1919-1921. these charges were still
 
 pinched between the two jaws of the wise formed by falling income and rising charges. Gains in income from now on will accrue to the farmer himself.
 It Is too early to make any pre- dictions of general farm conditions in the last half of 1924. These con ditions will depend on the crops of next year, the fall runs of cattle and hogs. and prices to be realized; all of which depend on facts not yet operative. It appears. however, that a large volume of poultdy and dairy products should continue to be marketed at fairly remunerative prices and there would seem to be no reason to anticipate any slump in cattle. If the generally expected re- duction in the spring and pig crop occurs. hog prices should stiffen ap- preciably.
 It may be doubted whether cotton can hold it's resent high price levels, but another short crop would un- doubtedly prevent any radical de- cline. though high prices, bought at the cost of low yields, mean poor returns per acre In many sections of the south.
 In spite of It's growing income, agriculture cannot purchase as much with its products as before the war. There Is still gap which is narrow. ing too slowly between the price of agricultural products. A gradual up- ward trend has been established, but foreclosures on mortgages Tn some sections, low prices of certain products and high costs of feed and labor, retard and obscure the move ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
EUROPE HAS YEAR IF TRAGIC TURMOIL
Picture In Retrospect Is Of Mad World, Ruling From
 Crisis To Crisis

LONDON, Dec. 2e.-Torn by strife and dissension between nations that were shaking under the impact Of grave internal economic and political disorders, Europe has stumbled through another year of postwar peace"
 In retrospeos, Europes picture is one of "a mad world, reeling from crisis to crisis. Yet, in the final analysis, definite progress has been made toward reconstruction of war disorganized states.
 The following record of European events, compiled in accordance with the economic and geographic divi- sions of Europe, will show that there is much to be written on the credit side of the ledger as events of 1923 are summed up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
EXCHANGE SEATS LESS v VALU A BL E
Selling On S82,00O Basis At Close Of Year-ShoWS
 Lean Business
N MILLION DOLLARS

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.-The price of m memberships in the New York Stock Exchange during 1923 mirrored the lean business year experienced by brokerage firms. In sales involving the transfer of 68 seats on the big board In the course of the year the market value of memberships got down to s76,0oo. the lowest. of any year since 1919, when thB loves. price at which sale was made was s60,000. The low price of 1922 was sS6,000 and that of 1921 was s77.500.
 The highest price reached in 1928 was s100,00o. which was on a par with the top figure of 1922 and com pared with s110.000 in 1919 and s1l5,- 900 In 1920, the highest price at which memberships have sold in the history of the Stock Exchange. The high figure of 1923 occurred on Feb ruary l and the low on October II. At the close of the year seats were selling at sS2,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
Competition Has Been Very Keen And Profits Either Slim Or Elusive Due To
 Price Resistance Of Buyers


 NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-The year 1923 was a lean year for the tex tile and kindred industries. It will be remembered as being a difficult year for merchandising. with com petition of the keenest sort and prof it's very slim and more or less elu- sive. It was distinguished by stub born price resistance and ultra con servatism on the part of buyers. Pro- longed periods of unreasonable weather also contributed in making the year a most trying one for all factors. The one bright spot was retail trade, which ran continuously ahead of 1922 sales totals and culmi- mated Tn 8 pre-holiday volume of ever recorded. Retail prices, how ever, were below their proper levels.
 The various trades were most fa- vorably situated when 1923 opened. Business and prices already were definitely started on an upward swing. and upon this heritage were predicated the prophetic assertions of high authorities that good busi- ness was practically assured during the first half of the year. Trade leaders discreetly refused to forecast the trend of business beyond this point, but It was generally expected that the final half of the year would prove equally as good.
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 Made Glowing Start.
 Business got off to glowing start In January and gave promise of full filling the predictions of the sages. Trade in practically all textiles in creased steadily to boom proportions during the first three months, with prices mounting steadily and pro- duction closely approaching that dur ing the war boom period. Cotton mills were quickly sold up for the first five months and night shifts were inaugurated in anticipation of continuance of the avid demand. Fin ished cotton goods soon began to reflect the higher costs in the pri- mary markets. Practically the same condition obtained in the wooden trade. Mills named prices on wool ems and worsteds that were lower than had been expected. and the fall production was sold up in a sur prisingly short time. Raw silk val ues also were in the ascendant, with demand fairly active. Silk goods were selling rather well and their prices were beginning to move. up in sympathy with the raw silk market.
 The boom reached it's height as March came to a close, and the out look was for a continuance of this feverish activity. It was at this time that cotton and wooden mills and other textile manufacturers took cognizance of the prosperous busi- ness which they were doing and granted their workers increases in wages ranging from 10 to 15 per cent. This action meant still higher prices for finished goods.
 Early in April danger signs were discerned. and high trade authori-