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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
3
Today's cotton market shows futures for Oct through July with bids open high and low quotes. The report lists values for Dec Jan Mar May and July contracts at various exchanges and times, reflecting market activity and price levels.
Raw sugar remained quiet with prices unchanged at 3.35 duty paid. Futures opened flat to up 3 points, then net gains of 2 to 4 points as houses with Cuban and European ties covered and bought. Refined grade rose 10 points to 4.55 with strong withdrawal demand but no new business.
Liverpool buyers show moderate demand as prices climb for American grades. Spot prices: American strict good middling 8.48, good middling 6.13, strict middling 5.93, middling 5.78, strict low middling 5.58, low mid 5.13, strict ordinary 4.58, good ordinary 4.18. Sales 6,000 bales, receipts 2,000, American 900. Futures closed quiet and steady: Oct 5.54, Dec 6.65, Jan 5.72, Mar 5.83, May 5.93, Jul 6.01, Oct 6.08.
City and county privilege taxes owed by October 1 are only 79 of 800 payments, announced by city clerk J. P. Scarbrough. Delinquent notices begin November 1 with penalties rising to 10 percent after that date, 15 percent by December 1 and 25 percent of the tax thereafter.
The Columbia Bayfist association meets at Wiggen's church in Dale county for a two day session. H. K. Martin is re elected moderator E. J. Whiddon clerk and F. L. Felows treasurer. Ministers preach the introductory and doctrinal sermons as reports on Mission committees are reviewed and appointments made.
Three cases of scarlet fever were reported in the city this morning by the county health unit with a safety warning to parents to seek medical care at the first sign of sore throat. Dothan cases are described as mild and manageable with standard precautions. The report also notes two diphtheria cases since January 1, 1931. Tax collections progress slowly this year, with officials urging timely payment to avoid delinquency fees.
A Battle Creek physician cites constipation as a major misery and promotes Rexall Orderlies. The tablets draw water into the colon to soften waste for a gentle thorough relief. Available at Rexall Drug Stores for 24 for 25 cents.
Blond and aillken Claire Luce moved from obscurity to fame through dancing then acting. She left a high salary for drama in London, became a hit, and signed to make two talkies. Born in Syracuse, New York, she was raised by foster parents Mr and Mrs Walter Powers in Rochester.
Elsie Onsard a 19 year old Wisconsin 4H member from Stoughton and Lyman Davis a 16 year old Nashville area boy were named typical 4H girl and boy for 1930 at the National Dairy Show. Onsard a University of Wisconsin student farms 100 acres and leads her 4H club while Davis from Madison Tennessee farms 180 acres and captains his 4H group and plays guard for a Nashville high school team.
Hartford faces a strong Evergreen squad Friday at 3 pm in a clash between two winless or near perfect teams. Evergreen touts an impregnable line and swift backfield while Hartford, boasting a flawless three game record, expects a competitive fight as both lineups are released.
Pilot Lieut William Caldwell is missing after a blizzard crash near Laramie while carrying Japan ratification of the London naval treaty east to New York. Lieut Irving Woodring continued toward New York with the document, facing continued wintry weather and searches by air.
A large crowd hears speaker Mr Black denounce cross party purges in Alabama politics. He argues that cleansing the Democrats with Republicans is futile and warns individuals cannot override the will of the people or the law. He attacks wealth rule by 25 rulers and cites tariff and trust issues shaping southern politics.
S. O. McPherson of Birmingham has been appointed deputy prohibition administrator for the southern district of Florida. He had been working as an investigator out of Savannah, Georgia, and succeeds W. T. Day, who was promoted to assistant administrator for Florida and Georgia.
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