Homestead Oil Corp. was incorporated on January 1, 2016, and issued the following stock for cash:

870,000 shares of no-par common stock were authorized; 150,000 shares were issued on January 1, 2016, at $18.00 per share.

290,000 shares of $100 par value, 9.00% cumulative, preferred stock were authorized, and 67,000 shares were issued on January 1, 2016, at $150 per share.

Net income for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2017, was $1,460,000 and $2,490,000, respectively.

No dividends were declared or paid during 2016. However, on December 28, 2017, the board of directors of Homestead declared dividends of $1,510,000, payable on February 12, 2018, to holders of record as of January 19, 2018.

Prepare the journal entries to record each of the below transactions. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

The issuance of common stock and preferred stock on January 1, 2016.

The declaration of dividends on December 28, 2017.

The payment of dividends on February 12, 2018.

The payment of dividends on February 12, 2018.

Date	General Journal	Debit	Credit
February 12, 2018

The issuance of common stock and preferred stock on January 1, 2016.

Date	General Journal	Debit	Credit
January 01, 2016

The declaration of dividends on December 28, 2017.

Date	General Journal	Debit	Credit
December 28, 2017