Judge — June 26, 1926 — page 26: what you’re looking at

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I Increased My Life Income $1,500 WH I was employed I could increase my earnings byincreas- ing my business ability. But when 1 retired the only way I could increase my independent income was to in- crease the earning power of my invest- ments. learned thatthe bonds offered by the Trust Company of Florida paid 8%; I was getting 6%. I also learned that no investor had ever Icst money in these 8% bonds. By changing my investments I increased my life income a clear $1,500... If you are retired, living on investment income and want to know Hou You Can Have More Money Send for booklet, “What 8% Can Do” and study Case No. 5. This institution—founded 1909—op- erating under Florida banking laws —offering 8% First Mortgage Bonds —has an unbroken safety record. Send for free booklet and learn what you may gain through 8%. Mail the coupon today. $100, $500 and $1,000 Bonds Partial Payments Arranged Write ty "Trust COMPANY or FLORIDA Paid-in Capital and Surplus *s00.000 MIAMI , FLORIDA State $$$$$$SHSSS$$H are mighty good friends If the Judge Investment Bureau can give you any help in safely investing them, the pleasure is all ours. Address Investment Bureau Judge 627 West 43d Street, New York HOW TO READ ket quotation colump of your Jw toprode by noarket awings in explained tn 148 Broadway Now York Investment Subscribers to Supe treated confidentially. A all inquiries to the Financial Editor, Juv and exact street address. The Path of Recovery by Theodore Williams HE period of hesitation in the ecurities market following the severe decline earlier iv the year seemed lately to have ended. Belief that there would be further serious reaction, before full read- justment took place, became less general. Signs of recovery in prices were evident, although ‘there was some irregularity. Good buying of leading issues appeared, indicating something more than a mere tech- nical rebound. Values of — the sounder issues showed a tendency to maintain their new gains. ‘There was a sort of spring rise—very differ- ent, however, from the one hoped for previous to the big downfall. Bullish sentiment was more con- fident, but there was doubt as to how far the upward trend would go, and whether it could be maintained. Veteran observ were chary about giving overmuch significance to the indications of improvement. They did not dare to forecast for the remainder of the year duplication of the inflated and abnormal figures of a few months ago. They con- sidered that the market's future to a peculiar degree depended on the forthcoming state of business. The steel, railroad and automobile industries are notably abetting con- structive sentiment. Pessimism re- garding the motor car manufacturing outlook has been yielding to the records the chief companies are making, and steels and rails are being well bolstered by earnings and di dends, When such important lines of activity prosper there should be an encouraging prospect for most others. While no signal expansion in general trade may be due in 1926, the results may at least equal those of 19 Some corporations, indeed, anticipate better times than those of the past year. So there should be reasonable and normal dealings re entitled to answers to inquiries on financial questions, and in emer- gencies to answer by telegraph. No charge is made for this servic stamped and addres. All communications are d envelope should always be inclosed. Address New York, giving full name Anonymous communications will in no case be answered. on the exchanges, with fair appreci: tion issues of intrinsic merit. The recent exposure of a gang of swindlers who sold $5,000,000 of worthless stock to people in New York State alone shows anew how the average investor needs to be on his guard. Untried and speculative issues should be shunned, especially when they are urged by strange and glib salesmen. Only sound stocks and bonds can stand the test of time. and yield their holders anything lik assured returns. Answers to Inquiries K., New York Crrr: This is not a good to speculate in stocks.| General Baking Class isa very poor selection for speculative pu You had better keep out of speculati voting power. While General Ba dividend, Class B as yet 7 . Mostretter, Ips.: Kresge Department Store common stock has no investment quality. Tt pays no dividends and is but a speculation. Better buy some sound dividend paying issue. A., Buooxtyx, N. Yu: In view of t condition of the ‘companies, Chicago N and Milwaukee Railroad Company's 7 per cent. cum. Prior Lien pfd. stock, Southern, California Edison Company's 7 per cent. pfd., Utah Power and Light Company's 7 per cent. pfd. and New York and Richmond Gas Compan: fd. are excellent investments. The American Bond and Mortgage Company. is a responubile and reliable concern and. the mortage real estate bonds which it offers 1 bought with confidence. Tuscr, Cons: Hudson Valley Coke, and ¢ i 3 looks like a er Company is strong has merit. The Class A inviting. S., Warrrwsvinte, Ma: consider the follow list, in the order give Studebaker common, An mon, Stromberg Carb. cq common. Of course, new develeps foreseen might cause a different rating at-a later date. New York Crrv: If the City of Ha 4% per cent. bonds had any chance of becot really valuable they, would not be offered at a nominal price ef $800 for 1,000,000 marks (abc $250,000). ‘The German Consul General at York City has been warning people against bu German bonds quoted at ridiculous! ‘The revaluation law strips the all the price fixed on them. For full partic I suggest that you write to the Germ its preferres stock is not ed, many p attempting to create little booms in of the State. vesting money there. Take all the Prospectuses and circulars that may be sent y lar of salt. Much fraud in connection. with Florida comicbooks.com