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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1937

Page

2

Market Quotions New York May 14 Labor Tension Eases

Market news notes a softer labor tension lifting stock activity with gains in steel and related issues. Jones and Kim strike tentative settlement spurred a brisk rally, while investors expect broader unionization across independents, causing caution amid overall mixed bonds and stronger grains.

New York Steen Jones & Kim Wall Street U. S, Steel Bethlehem Vanadum National Steel American Rolling Mill Republic Chrysler Yellow Truck Briggs Mfg Santa Fe N. Y. Central Southern Pacific Northern Pacific Southern Railway Anaconda Kennecott American Smelting Cerro de Pasco U. S. Rubber Goodyear Goodrich Montgomery Ward Deere Boeing Douglas Aircraft Western Union Seaboard Oid Loews Paramount Celanese General Foods American Tobacco Skelly Oil Barnsdale, du Pont American Can American Telephone

Cotton futures close barely steady in New Orleans

Cotton futures in New Orleans on May 14 closed with slight gains as May 12.54, July 12.58, October 12.50, December 12.60, January 12.62, and March 12.64 held near the prior levels. May option expired at noon.

New Orleans

Liverpool Cotton Market Report May 14 Prices and Futures

Liverpool cotton trading showed 14 000 bases with 200 American bales spot in limited demand. Quotations declined 11 points with American, strict middling 7.97 and 7.37 for other grades, middling 7.12, low middling 6.37, and good ordinary 5.47. Futures closed steady with May at 7.00 and July at 7.03.

Liverpool

Potatoes Prices and Stocks Across Regions May 14

United States Department of Agriculture notes slow demand for Idaho Russet Burbanks with prices 2.50 to 2.85 per cwt for No 1 and 2 50 a few layers higher. Louisiana Bliss Triumphs shows No 1 at 2.35 to 2.85 with No 2 scarce. Florida Spaulding Rose and California White Rose list mixed No 2 and No 1 values amid moderate to weak demand and supplies.

Chicago U. 8 Idaho Burbanks New York Louisiana Bliss Alabama Bliss Triumphs Florida Spaulding Rose U California White Rose U

Chicago Butter Markets Report Prices Steady on Creamery Specials

Chicago markets show butter at 15 520 steady with creamery specials 98 score 31 31 1 2, extras 92 30 1 2, firsts 89 1 2 27 1 2 28 and standards 90 centralized carrots 29 Exes 42 763 steady prices unchanged showing granular price tiers and index values for supply segments.

Chicago

Chicago Poultry Prices Reported with Wide Range

Chicago markets list poultry and egg items with varied weights and prices for live stock on May 14. Hens, fryers, and roosters across breeds such as leghorn, Plymouth Rock, and white rock show mixed figures from 11 to 28 cents per pound. Turkeys, ducks, and geese prices appear alongside, with multiple weight classes noted.

Chicago White Rock Plymouth Rock Plymouth Springs

Live Market Summary for Hogs Cattle and Sheep in Chicago

U S Department of Agriculture report shows hogs around 25 higher than Thursday with top 11.00 and bulk 200 to 300 lb at 10.75 to 9.95, packing sows 15 to 25 higher. Cattle and calves about 1,500 and 500 respectively with best 1202 lb at 12.25, light weights 8.50 to 10.60, vealers 8.00 to 9.00. Sheep and fat lambs active with spots 25 higher and improved quality noted.

Chicago U. S Dept

Hog Show To Be Held Soon By Morgan County 4H Club

Members of the Negro 4H Boys Clubs of Morgan county will gather at Decatur on May 27 to stage a hog show bringing hogs to exhibit. T W Bridges county negro farm agent leads preparations with help from the Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee. Prizes will be awarded for top stock and hogs may be sold on the Decatur market with further announcements to follow.

Morgan County Decatur T. W. Bridges Agricultural Committee The Chamber of Commerce

Gore's case ruling contested by Judge Moorman

The judge criticized the restraining order in a continued page discussion. He stated the bill fails to present a case for judicial decisions and urged dismissal, differing from the majority ruling that the restrainer should remain.

Moorman

TVA injunction dissolved signals power policy advance

Representative Rankin of Mississippi hailed the Sixth Circuit ruling dissolving the injunction against the Tennessee Valley Authority as a death blow to power trust efforts. He said TVA can proceed with transmission lines to distribute surplus power and electrify farms within 300 miles of Norris Wheeler and Wilson Dams.

Washington Rankin Miss Sixth United States Circuit Court of Appeals Tennessee Valley Authority Power Trust TVA

Sam Cross Returns From Reunion in Memphis

Sam Cross visited Memphis for a family reunion at his sister Mrs. C. D. Schneider’s home in Memphis. It was the first gathering of Mrs. Schneider’s siblings in 80 years with sisters Mrs. Burt Dodd, Mrs. Kate Walker, and Mrs. Homer Allen among those present, along with brothers Newell and Matt Cross. The group toured the Cotton Carnival during their stay.

Sam Cross Memphis C. D. Schneider Chelsea Schneider Burt Dodd Kate Walker Maranna Ark Mia N. P. Walker Milledgeville Homer Allen Tullahoma Tenn Decatur Newell Matt Cross

Market Report On Sheep Prices And Weights

The sale notes lambs reaching up to 25 pounds with prices around 13.50, with overall sheep steady. Good to choice wooled lambs sold 12.25 to 12.40, top clipped lambs about 11.25, bulk shorn ewes range 5.50 and down, and lighter weights around 5.29.

Decatur Items And Court Notes From The Daily

Miss Flora Campbell of Tuskegee visits Misses Mabel and Mae Davis at 812 Line Street. Five were tried in police court on charges including drunkenness disorderly conduct fighting and petty larceny. Mr and Mrs Rice and Charles Rice plan a Louisville weekend with the L N Railroad. Marshall Haynes travels back to Birmingham after business in Decatur and Huntsville. South Limestone cotton gains promise as farmers report strong conditions.

Flora Campbell Tuskegee Mabel and Mae Davis Line Street Marshall Haynes L. & N Railroad Company Birmingham Decatur Huntsville

Fred and Ginger in a Princess film engagement

Screen legends Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers headline Shall We Dance at the Princess for Sunday Monday and Tuesday shows. The article notes rain in Decatur area and lists local residents and notices, including marriages, illnesses, and community events.

Fred Ginger Astaire Rogers

Father Divine Is Held Not Guilty

In Harlem in New York City Magistrate Leonard McGee dismissed felonious assault charges against Father Divine after witnesses failed to identify assailants in a stabbing melee. Harry B. Green of Weekhawken New Jersey was hospitalized with serious stab wounds amid tumultuous shouts by Divine followers.

New York Father Divine God Harlem Heaven Upper Manhattan Leonard McGee Harry B. Green Weekhawken N. J

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Hammers Art Say ‘Ae Oe Lloyd Los Angeles Miami James Larrimore N. C. Cotton J.C. Black CO Ralph Sartor Mer Gore Yeholee Osceola Alexandria Florida Helen Keller Shimada Japan Polly Thomson Miss Keller Decatur’s H. G. Rice Miss Mary Rice Charles Rice Louisville Mr. Rice L. & N. Railroad Company South Limestone Farifrs Fred and Henry R. Davis Decatur Iron and Steel Co van Pelt Gaylesville Ala Northern Legion Baugh’s Infirmary J. J. Miller Fifth Avenue, South J. P. Lipscomb Baugh Roy Griffin Mooresville T. R. Harrison Cullman Hodges Crow Trinity School Mary Nell Woodward Sam Barnes Lacey Fred Halbrooks Sterchi Ladies Missionary Society of Westside Presbyterian Church W. E. Hyde Garnett Young L. L. Gwantley Central Baptist Church John C. Cowell, Jr Southern Baptist Convention I. Q. Thompson Hillsboro J. ©. Screven D. Trotter Jones Alabama Department of the American Legion van Gilbert State Highway Patrol Montgomery Vaa Gilbert Johnson Somerville Route 4 John McCutcheon Union Hill Morgan County Revenue Board Mabry C. Meredith Madison Community Robert L. Sandlin Athens Route 1 W. M. Phillips Anderson Lauderdale County Harry Arnold Athens Joe Jackson Elkmont Les Julian Bronough George Connell Detroit Mich D. D. Goode 6Th Avenue South C. W. Harrison Fayetteville, Tenn Carl Harrison Little Janie Teague Falkville Benevolent Society Hospital Lance Fifth Avenue the Benevolent Hospital E. C. Mims Grant Street Baugh's Infirmary Lois Long C.W. Dillman R. F. Cooney Blondie Chic Young Edward Wanderwerker Goidel Drug Store Oasis Eee Ayee Dees 2Nd Ave America Goodyear Tires Petra Lueould Pathfinder Coodyear Speedway Goodyear Service Stores Bitting Chevrolet Co Courtland—Harris Pippen Sanderson & Wells J. T. Munn Whiteside A. W. Stewart Homer T. Summerford Hartselle Smith & Summerford Leighton—Martin Motor Co Moulton Chevrolet Co Coffee Service Station Tanner E. L. Stewart Town Creek—Bracken Garage Trinity R. S. Ferguson Wheeler F. J. Durham Lee and Line Sts
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