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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1931
Page
1
New York and New Orleans cotton futures opened higher on some contracts with gains in May July and Oct months while Jan and Dec traded mixed. Prices fluctuated with highs near 1118 for NY July and 1132 for NY May, reflecting robust demand and wider spreads across months.
A historical listing shows close prices for numerous firms across sectors including Montgomery Ward New York Central National Cash Register Wash Motors Overland Packard Radio Corp Radio Keith Orphe Auburn Motors Allied Chemical American Can and others. The table notes varied values such as 97 3-4 for New York Central and 383-4 for Anaconda Copper with many entries in the 1- to 4-figure range.
Col J Litt Edwards of Selma Route 2 has been elected president of the Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton association. He announced that during summer all employees will work to improve the service system for members during the fall delivery season. Edwards is among Alabama's 20 Master Farmers and has long led state farm groups.
Menu items include cantaloupe omelet bran muffin fried chicken and caramel syrup with frosting plus an asparagus gelatin mold. Also legal notice from the Probate Court of Houston County Alabama scheduling final settlement for the estate of W D Phillips with administratrix Della Nolan and hearings set for August 10 1931.
New York June 26 prices in cotton were broadly steady then rose 25 points as Washington dispatches indicated a possible accord with France and stock strength supported gains. Buying for India and similar sources pushed December to 77 with light weather notes and a quieter Worth Street trading day after heavy activity earlier in the week. A final hour rally lifted the day’s highs by more than 10 dollars a bale since June 8.
Virginia will stage the first state tribute to James Monroe, on July 4, centennial of his death, in Charlottesville. The event at the University of Virginia will feature an address on the Monroe Doctrine by William R. Castle Jr. A statue of Monroe by John W. Johns at Ash Lawn will be unveiled later in Virginia Hall of Fame and a bust donated to the state.
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