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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1930
Page
6
The market reports firm demand from Britain with rates at 4.85 15 16 for cables and 4.86 1 8, 60-day bills on banks at 4.83 13 16. France demand stands at 3.92 7 16 with cables at 2.92 9 16, and Italy demand at 5.23 3 16 with cables at 5.23 11 16.
By virtue of a 1924 mortgage and default, W M Lewis will sell at public outcry for cash the 80 acres in Section 21 Township 1 Range 28 Houston County Alabama. Sale at courthouse door Dothan on Monday November 24 1930 between legal hours. Dated October 18 1930. Farmer Merrill and Farmer, Attorneys for Mortgagee.
Mrs A L Bowdon register will sell land in Houston County at Dothan court house on Monday November 10 1930 to the highest bidder for cash. The property totals 154 acres in sections 2 township 2 range 27 with four lots and final sale as a whole for division among heirs.
Fore casts of another cold wave in Canada lifting wheat values as one third of the crop remains unthreshed. US wheat visible supply falls by 1,029,000 bushels with light receipts at domestic points. Wheat closes firm up to 1 3 4 cents, with corn oats and other grains rising and cash prices listed for various grades.
New York Oct 20 AP sugar trading remained quiet with no sales and spots at 3.34 duty paid. Futures held steady and refiners withdrew moderately from old contracts with no new business. Prices lingered at 4.55 for fine granulated and near 14,750 tons reportedly moved. July's aviation safety record noted one fatal accident in five years.
Notice states Houston County voters will elect U S Senator Governor Lt Governor and multiple state offices on November 4, 1930. It lists judges commissioners and education officials, plus county boards and district posts. Sheriff J R Rollens signed, with D 8. Oct 18.
In Houston County Alabama circuit court an order directs Bessie Mae Ferrell Iola Mildred Ferrell and Sidney Scafe Ferrell to answer the bill within forty days after first publication in the Dothan Eagle. Their residences are unknown and they are alleged to be minors over 18. The order is dated October 10, 1899.
Cotton opened steady with an 8 to 14 point advance as Liverpool cables stayed firm. New December touched 10.44 and March 10.82, then eased to 10.88 and 10.74 amid late day hedging. Futures closed 7 to 14 points higher while spot middling held at 10.45.
New Orleans cotton opened up with gains of 4 to 5 points as Liverpool cables improve. December futures rose to 10.46 and January to 10.86 while March gained 13 points to 10.83. Prices fluctuated but traded steady near the early highs and closed with a net advance of 10 to 14 points. spot cotton closed 10 points higher. Sales 8,032. receipts 11,227. stock 524,115. exports 37,729.
Cotton spot active with higher values in Liverpool market. American grades set for mid and good middling as sales reach 6,000 bales with 2,200 American. receipts total 15,000, including 9,700 American. Futures closed steady with Oct to Oct across months from 5.54 to 6.05.
Cottonseed futures closed steady in New Orleans and New York with mixed bid ranges for months from January to October. Memphis reports steady meal values with closing bids and sales figures for 300 tons of cottonseed and 1209 tons of meal.
Fall temperatures lingered in Louisiana and Mississippi with lows around 36 to 40 degrees in Arkansas and Missouri, while New Orleans reported 6 degrees and a forecast of 55 to 59 for tonight. Erie, Pa. faced a rear blizzard from the lake with heavy snow delaying traffic and damaging cargo.
Chicago dairy prices show butter at 8 374 firm and various creamery grades, while eggs and cheese values shift with fresh receipts and current stock. New York reports steadier cheese prices and higher creamery quotes with whole milk flats and fancy market levels cited.
Hogs 50 000 active decline 15 25 top 10.05 bulk 180 300 Tbs. cattle 26 000 calves 2 900 fed steers and yearlings steady to 25 lower. sheep 25 000 native lambs higher. potatoes 267 on track 474 total U S shipments 1 055 Saturday 31 Sunday 7 1,055.
New York markets show call money at 2 percent all day with time loans steady. Rates for 60 days sit at 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 percent and 24 months at 2 1/2 to 3 percent. Short terms 5 to 6 months peg near 3 percent, prime commercial paper at 2 3/4 to 3 percent.
AP reports October 20 egg pricing in New York with steady values across varieties. Regular packed mixed colors and heavy grades dominate, with exact ranges noted for extra, first and medium grades. Nearby hatchery entries and shell treatment details appear, indicating diverse product categories and regional references.
Physicians report Mrs Elva Farrow her daughter Mrs Preston Vickers and her young son injured in Saturday auto accident near Sheffield Ala are much improved. Mrs Vickers remains in critical condition with brain concussion.
Florence integrates into Italy's air route network linking the city with Rome and Venice after years of omission, expanding national aviation connectivity and improving transport access for travelers.
W Ross Keith faces circuit court on a murder charge for the slaying of his wife at a Birmingham hospital after an intruder stabbed her and Keith shot her three times. Keith was arrested in Atlanta, released on bond, then shot himself in the arm while attempting suicide.
Florence Alabama October 20 William Vaughn 27 a negro arrested in New Madrid Missouri in connection with the slaying of Albn Reynolds October 6 was returned to Florence and jailed awaiting a murder hearing. Sheriff Stutts said the investigation is complete but would not disclose details against several suspects who remain at large. Vaughn had been at Kilby Prison for a two year term for larceny and left the state after the stabbing. He waived extradition when arrested while working with others from Florence.
Adjutant General F. E. Mutller and Lt. Col. W. A. Gayle depart Montgomery for Atlanta to attend a conference of State Adjutants General in the Fourth Corps Area. The meeting, called by Gen. Frank P. McCoy, will be at Fort McPherson. They plan to discuss the 1941 National Guard encampment and expect to return to the capital late Wednesday.
Officials of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad sought to identify a young man about 24 who died in a freight train derailment near Calhoun Alabama. Another injured survivor named J. W. Moore was hospitalized. he said the pair were riding the train as trespassers with no home and no idea where the other man came from.
In Huntsville Alabama two Hazelgreen youths fought with knives after riding with two girls. Homer Sterling 22 is hospitalized and charged with murder after Zona Sneed 19 was slain. Sterling’s condition was reported as recovering.
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