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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1930
Page
2
New York January cotton futures opened steady with contracts quoting Jan at 16.92, May at 17.31, and July at 17.48 as traders mixed bids. The market showed little directional move with ongoing price quotes through the session.
In New Orleans on January 7, the cotton market opened steady with March at 17.04 and May at 17.30, then slipped on January notices. by midday March fell to 16.95 and May to 17.21 before a partial recovery. Exports for the day reached 37,596 bales.
New Orleans cotton market closes steady with sales totaling 1 896 bales. Prices show low middling around 15.19, middling near 16.69, good middling about 17. Each line reflects unchanged quotations and stock figures around 526 579.
Cotton opened steady and rose 4 to 7 points, with March up to 17.12 and May to 17.36 on covering and trade buying. Bullish notes from the Federal Farm Board warning against increasing acreage supported demand, while Liverpool cables reported steady to firmer tones and some hedge selling absorbed. Trading later turned quiet as prices sagged under realizing and resales.
Foreign exchanges were easy in New York on January 7 with Great Britain at 4.86 13-16 in demand and 4.872-16 on cables, France at 3.93 demand and 2.93% on cables, Italy around 5.25 demand and 5.23 on cables. Amusement shares showed strong late strength with Fox, Leows, Paramount-Famous advancing as the market closed steady, total sales near 2.22 million shares.
Chicago hog receipts reached 50 000 with a market that was active and 10 to 15 cents lower. Cattle receipts totaled 8 500 with calves 2 500 and slaughter classes steady. Beef classes 1300 to 1500 pounds ranged 12.00 to 16.00, lighter calves 950 to 1100 pounds 12.75 to 16.25, common and medium 850 pounds up 8.50 to 13.25, fed yearlings 750 to 950 pounds 13.25 to 16.50. Sheep receipts 15 000 and market steady. lambs good to choice 92 pounds 13.25 to 14.385, medium 11.75 to 13.25, current 10.60 to 11.75.
Raw sugar prices rise 1 32 to 3 83 a hundredweight for spots duty paid while futures edge up 2 points on midmorning trading. Refiners accept current business at 5 10 a hundredweight for fine granulated with a planned 5 20 opening tomorrow.
Potatoes receipts 64 cars with total 638 cars shipped by U S traders. Market firm on russets and steady on other types. Wisconsin round whites sold around 2.40 to 2.55 per hundredweight, Minnesota round whites 2.30 to 2.35, Idaho russets around 2.95 to 3.15 with few fancy shades higher.
Butter markets show steady tone in Chicago with receipts totaling 14 989 tubs and prices unchanged despite offerings from multiple handlers.
Liverpool January 7 AP cotton prices moved lower with quotes for American grades showing declines across strict good middling to strict low middling. Basis around 5,000 bases with estimated imports and futures figures noted amid fluctuating market activity.
The New Orleans market shows steady cottonseed oil with bids for January at 750, February 7.55, March 7.76, April 7.80, May 7.88, June 8.00, July 8.03, and September 8.20.
Memphis cottonseed futures closed easier with January at 35.00 and March 95.50, while May 35.75 and July 36.00. Sales reached 600 tons. Cottonseed meal futures closed steady with January 84.80 and other months at 34.75 and 24.60 for July. Chicago cash grains show varied wheat corn and oats quotes. Wadlington Hotel advertises dining room offerings.
Stocks moved in a tight range with little trend as volume dipped to a year’s low. Major names fluctuated, with Rail and utility issues showing modest gains while others eroded, and Merger chatter briefly lifting a few issues.
A personal testimonial from Mrs. L. Scheller of Indiana recounts marriage and longing for a baby. After using a claimed preemption medicine, she says she became the mother of a 1-2 pound baby and praises the product, inviting others to publish the letter and photo.
Foreign exchanges opened steady with sterling cables unchanged at S487. Simmons Co and Johns Mauville lost a point or more in early trading as markets reflected cautious sentiment.
In New York on January 7 cottonseed oil closed steady with prime summer yellow at 4.25 to 8.50 and prime crude 6.60 to 6.87. Futures showed June at 8.25 and February to March around 8.52 to 8.78 for April May and June contracts.
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