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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1930

Page

8

Marvels and Ricco custody saga grips York authorities

In York two Ricco brothers Giorgio eight and the other ten were found in the home of Mr and Mrs Ricco in Oakland after being abducted from Elizabeth Lackey a California music teacher. Guardian Samuel Leiterman says the boys ran away after being fed lurid stories about their parents. Supreme Court Justice Valente orders the boys to remain in Miss Lackey care until January 1 while custody actions continue.

Pro- Giorgio York Mr. and Pietro Ricci Oakland Calif Elizabeth Lackey Snt Ricco Miss Samuel N. Leiterman Riccos Guardian Miss c Supreme Rt Valente Frederick Bartlett

Sargon Laboratories Demonstrates Remarkable Medical Results

An official investigator touts Sargon Laboratories as achieving victory over stubborn ailments across the country. He claims unprecedented, undreamed of results and positions Sargon among outstanding remedies of the age, citing Arantz Drug Store and Albany ad mentions.

Sargon Laboratories Sargon Tal Science Arantz Drug Store Den Gs Drug. Co Albany Advt

Market rally slips after Hoover message dulls trading

The stock market closed firm amid a dull session with U. S. Steel leading gains of about 2 points as Bethlehem Steel American Can Anaconda Kennecott National Biscuit Continental Baking and Loose Wiles rose. IBM gained 6 points while Underwood Elliott also rose. Trading totaled around 1.6 million shares as prices swung with the Hoover address and anti trust and copper news shaping the day.

Claude A Jagger Associated Press Hoover U. S. Steel Bethlehem Steel American Can Anaconda Kennecott National Biscuit Continental Baking Loose Wiles Ingersoll Rand Congress Johns Manville Allied Chemical

New Gas Saver Patent Promises 40 66 Miles Per Gallon

Walter Critchlow of Wheaton Illinois claims a damp air gas saver improves engine efficiency in cool evenings. He markets to autos including Fords reporting up to 40 miles per gallon and up to 66 miles per gallon in some tests and seeks county state agency support with a monthly income offer.

Walter Critchlow Wheaton Ill Critchlow Adyt

New Orleans Cotton Markets Rally Through Morning Session

The New Orleans cotton market opened weak on hedge selling and Egyptian weakness but rallied in early trading. January advanced from 10.36 to 10.41 and May from 10.85 to 10.90, closing the day with gains of 14 to 18 points as prices held near highs and firmed steadily.

Liverpool Southern Lancashire New Orleans Shorts Wnceeranegeine

Wall Street Mixed Quotations Open on New York Stock Exchange

The Associated Press reports complex day for stocks with highs and lows listed for Allied Chem and Dye American Tel and Tel and other majors. Chicago grain prices show No. 1 hard wheat at 77 to 78 cents and corn figures around 75 to 79 cents with various No. 2 yellow and white oats and rye prices noted.

The Associated Press New York New York Stock Exchange O'Clock Allied Chem American Loco Amn Teb Atlantic Barnadall A Bethlehem St Chrysier Cemi Solvents Commonwealth Soun du Pont Ne Mours el Pow and Sgt Erie RR Fox Film A Freeport Tex Gen Goodyear T Houston Oil Hupp Motor. My Chicago

Market Prices For Fresh Produce And Poultry

Appes delicious priced at 2.50 with Staymen 2.25 and Spitz 2.25 Pears 3.50 Oranges from Florida 3.25 Fresh hens 14 to 23 cents per unit friers 25 turkeys 24 yard eggs 35 cents Butter listed without quoted price.

Butter And Eggs Market Report From Chicago

Butter and eggs prices listed for the Chicago market show firm creamery extras at 33 with standards at 31.5 and various firsts and seconds quoted. Eggs available at 3272 units with ranges for extra firsts 39 to 45 and current receipts 23 to 32, including refrigerator categories.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Potatoes Steady Amid Slow Trade

U S Dept of Agr reports potatoes at 84 on track 336 for the U S shipments 489 with activity very slow and too few sales to quote market formerly unchanged in Chicago Dec 2.

Chicago U. S Dept. of Agr U.S

Cotton prices slip on limited demand in Liverpool

Liverpool reports limited demand for cotton with prices easing across grades. American sales total 2,900 among 4,000 bales, receipts reach 12,000 with 11,600 from America. Futures close steady with Dec at 5.53 and Oct at 6.00.

Liverpool

Chicago hog market extends losses as cattle prices slip

U S Dept of Agriculture reports hog yard at Chicago 44 000 head including 8 000 direct with early losses of 5 to 10 cents and weaker tone prevailing later in the session amid supply pressure and demand fluctuations.

Chicago U. S. Dept. Agr

Market Report on Cattle Sheep and Lamb Prices

Trade active and steady with yesterday's figures. Top 835 for night lights, 180-300 lbs. Cattle 9,000 head, calves 2,000. best yearlings 13.65, weighty steers 12.25. Slaughter cattle 600-900 lbs 13.60, heifers 550-850 lbs 9.00-12.25, cows 5.25-7.25. Sheep 9,000 head, fat lambs up to 25 higher, bulk good to choice lambs 8.00-8.25, early top 8.50, white faced feeders 7.25.

Cage Practice To Get Underway After Holidays

Cage practice will start soon but little will be accomplished until after Christmas. Central team lost several players from last year but has a fair amount of material for this season.

Central

Babe Ruth Heads to Camp Bryan for Two-Week Hunting Trip

Babe Ruth and Frank Stevens were seen in Goldsboro North Carolina en route to Camp Bryan near New Bern for a two week hunt. Ruth, famed slugger for the New York Yankees, travels south for a hunting expedition.

Babe Goldsboro WN. C Swat George Herman Ruth Frank Stevens New York Camp Bryan Newbern

Gifts For Him Listed In Decatur Daily Classifieds

The Decatur Daily Classified Section features gifts geared to traditional male tastes. Items range from practical tools to rugged accessories, appealing to a regular he man seeking functional, masculine presents.

Decatur Daily

Fire alarm at Isley home and church notes in Decatur

Fire crews answered a 9:25 a m alarm at 1207 Fourth Avenue South where a blaze at E L Isley home was quickly controlled with minimal damage. The page also reports a district stewards meeting at First Methodist, praise for junior chorus, local Christmas displays, travels of Rev M M Newton, and various local business and school news.

E. L. Isley Fourth Avenue South First Methodist Church R. Ty Tyler

Purdue Dominates International Rock Show Livestock

Chicago December reports 28 championships decided in the animal section of the expo with Purdue University winning eight titles. Purdue led in fat swine and fat sheep while Weert Lafayette team captured top Poland China and pel or barrows plus Berkshire individuals. They also earned blue ribbons for Shropshire and Southern wethers and claimed the grand championship with the cross bred wether.

Purdue University Weert Lafayette Ind Poland China Berkshire Shropshire

Christmas Gift Suggestions Classified Look

Festive gift ideas highlighted in a local classified section feature practical gadgets, clothing, books, and decorative items suitable for last minute shoppers. Includes pricing glimpses and store names to help readers compare options. Strong entities include retailers and product categories.

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