Notable among the earnings of U. S. businesses reported last week were:
1930 1931
first half first half
(000's omitted)
American Chain Co. . . . . . . . . . 1,185 969d
American Metal Co. . . . . . . . . . 1,272 102d
Banger & Aroostook Railroad. . 1,300 768
Barnsdall Corp. (oil) . . . . . . . .3,367 1,815d
Childs Co. (restaurants) . . . . . . 668 612
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific. 1,676 174d
Colorado Fuel & Iron . . . . . . . . 1,619* 636d
Crown Cork & Seal . . ....