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es are the 7 and 8 per cent. first mortga e bonds which may be purchased on the ent. plan, New York Crry: Woolworth’s earnings in 1925 were about 89 per share on its 2,600,000 Bares of stock Uf all this proft had been paid out in dividends the yield on market price would not have been high. The company is making creat progress and the high figure of the stock is explained by expectations of increased returns in the future. First mortgage real estate bonds will better immediate return. La Graxce, Ga.: ‘There seems to be ver ice between Briggs Mfg. stock and grave Corp. stock. Each is at present a profit- tuaking concern and net yields on market prices iffer but litt ks look like In your foreign lings coniewhat less inviting than the other four i jut Italy's financial condition is improving. industrial and railroad list is well selected with th possible exception of Laren’s e Cre Common The preferred stocks deserve an excellent and your domestic bonds are unquestionably It would strengthen your list of holdings if you would add to it some first-class first’ mortgage real estate bonds. C,. Taarico, Mex.: ‘The Victor Talking Machine Co. had a bad it has worked off its old stock of instru facturing new types of mac to be popular. ‘The officers of the com- fe that the concern is in a good financial on and that orders thus far received indica 926 will be a very profitable year. promise be realized the stock m . Mewems, Tess: y people anticipated that the rise of rad versely affect the telephone { the sort has occurred es are as. st loing big business at ears and much longei Wabash common, Mo. Paci- pmon ‘and Seaboard common do not seem to have much forw. present, although if the predicted “spring rise” should tuaterialize, they might all make advances. I ave not much liking for non-dividend payers. Good stocks already making returns should be more attractive from the speculation as well as the investment standpoint. Wabash common has had a big advance seemingly discounting its future. EVER LOST A DOLLAR IN MILLER BONDS Who prepares your invest- ments for you? These investment opportunities are pre- pared by men who have devoted their lives to the study of real estate—who bring en- gineering and architectural skill as well as financial conservatism to their task. They select as security, high-class, income- earning hotels, office buildings and apart- ment structures. No wonder Miller Bonds have an unbroken record of safety and pay interest up to7 percent. Mail the coupon today for further information. G.L. MILLER & CO. 30 EAST 42nd STREET, NEW YORK CITY Offices and Representatives in Principal Cities G. L. MILLER & CO., INconporATED 214-ML 30 East 42nd Street, New York City Please send me full information on Miller Bonds. ifie common is not likely to come into a id until after several years. Seaboard Airline common will also have to wait for some time, ‘There are perhaps quicker possibilities in Armour A, Paige Detroit Motor common or Moon Motor, all of which pay dividends. As a subsidiary of the Cities mpire Gas & Fuel Co. is subject feb is making a fine show of pros he company’s 7 per cent. preferred Mocks sel ling some points below par, is an excellent business man’s investment. M., Prrrsncnan, Pa.: ‘The recent severe break the market could not be ascribed to business nditions. Business had shown no signs of a Its outlook had continued good. The et's course could not, therefore, be regarded ‘2 barometer of the business the causes of the crash "to the state of alfa re h been overbuy' prices in many instances, and auda operations. Many persons were carrying s on weak margins and when the profess their heavy blows there was widespread Collapse of quotations. First-class issues became most inviting after the drastic declines and gave fine opportunities to shrewd buyers. Since your holdings were bought outright and’ the earnings and dividends are not endangered, vou can afford to disregard all market changes. ' You purchased at judicious prices, which are likely to be reached again in due time. + G., St. Lovts, Mo.: It might be well for you to defer buying ‘California Petroleum shares until after the annual meeting of the company on March 22, when the stockholders will be asked to author- ize an increase of the capital stock from $77,500,000 to $125,000,000. The effect of this increase, if would logically be a decline in the market ck. Whether the shares will ive purchase will depend on ther productive use will be made of the addi- tional issue, and the dividend outlook of the larger capitalization. W., Ente, Pa.: Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co, had an’ excellent year in 1925, earnings on common stock after preferred dividends having been $12.38 per share compared with $6.68 in 19%4. ‘The figures indicate that the present divi- dend of 84 yearly can be maintained, and even that it may be increased. ‘The common stock is in the business man’s good purchase class, New Yors, March 13, 1926, Free Booklets for Investors Investors who are not satisfied with the ordinary conditions of safety are reminded by the Adair Realty & Trust Co. that Adair first mortgage real ate bonds are not only amply secured by valu- able properties, but are also guaranteed to yield 614 per cent. "This guarantee js unconditional as to both principal and interest, and is backed by the company's resources of $2,500,000. The company’s business dates back to’ 1863, and its record has been commendable. Full particulars concerning these securities are contained in a booklet, “Why Your Real Estate Bonds Should Be Guaranteed,” which, together with a list. of current bond offerings, may be obtained by writing ealey Building, grade apartments, homes. and office buildings in uurishing industrial City of Detroit, are he United States Mortgage Bond Co States Mortgage Bond Buildin; company, with resources of 812,000,000, sells 644 per cent. bonds for which, ‘on certain terms, it furnishes a guarante Com- plete information regarding these bonds. with a full list of investments will be mailed by. the booklet issued by the F 3 Bedford Building, Mia Fla,, details the merits of the 8 per cent. first mortguge real estate bonds dealt in by the com- pany. These are based on income producing business properties in Miami, “the concrete ci ‘The bonds are safeguarded in many w to the company for its booklet. Inall the leading cities there is a growing demand for fine new modern structures to replace old ones that have had thei ‘The American Bond & oth Rearborn street, Chit there building needs are most most certai of safety ues most only sound securities, always been prompt The com " id surplus is 87,500,000. fuller statement of the investment opportunities it offers, apply to the company for its Current List Announcing that _no customer ever lost a dollar through buying Miller first mortgage real estate bonds, G. L. Miller & Co., 80 East Forty-second street, New York City, states that the rate of interest on these bonds—-6, 613 and 7 per cent— follows the legal rate of the sections in which the ts on which Let Our Investors tell you How to Get 87% F you want 8% and safety let our customers tell you their experi- ence in their own words. The first customer this Company had explains why he has invested in our bonds continuously since 1909, A Western bank president tells why his institution invests in the same bonds. A Chicago minister shows why he has influ- enced many of his parishioners to invest in these 8% bonds. A New York City offici an Oklahoma college professor, a California doctor, a West Virginia manufacturer, an Ohio jeweler and many others have written letters recording their investment experi- ences with this Trust Company. Photo- graphs of their letters are published in our booklet, “Eye-Witness Testimony.” What better evidence could there be! See what our customers say! Mailthecoupon. No obligation. First Mortgage Bonds at 8%. $100, $500 and $1000 Bonds. Partial Payments Arranged Write toy "TRUST COMPANY or FLORIDA Paid-in Capital and Surplus *500,000 MIAMI, FLORIDA properties securing the loans are located, company is one of the most successful in its line of business, and its sec parts of the count, about the bonds information be obtained by sending to d with less than his investment, when he can buy ss first mortgage real estate is the qu “orporation, Penobscot Building, These bone which give circular J-36, ation to any tune by investing to $100 issued In fifteen years h was still steadily proceeding toward his goal. Investors who would like to know how this ean be should send to the company for. its two ,000 Fortune of Harvey Dodd, ed J ind “How to Gain Inde- pendent} ‘The company — distributes 8 per cent. first’ mortgage real estate bonds in denominations of $100, $500 and $1,000, which may be purchased, if so desired, on ‘the’ partial payment plan. 10a month, gradually inc nid in an interesting. sto 2 comicbooks.com