Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions involving the short-term securities investments of Duke Co., all of which occurred during year 2017.

1. On March 22, purchased 710 shares of RIP Company stock at $19 per share plus a(n) $250 brokerage fee. These shares are categorized as trading securities.
2. On September 1, received a $4 per share cash dividend on the RIP Company stock purchased in transaction a.
3. On October 8, sold 355 shares of RIP Co. stock for $29 per share, less a(n) $240 brokerage fee.