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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1930
Page
5
Mixed small ads list farms and lands for sale and lease offices and stores goods for sale houses for rent rooms for rent and general merchandise opportunities and property listings in a generic market classified page with scattered readable items.
Will L. Lee of Dothan suffered a badly injured nose after a fistfight with Fred Tatum son of M. Tatum a former Houston County sheriff at a local soda fountain this afternoon Both men reportedly struck several blows The Eagle could not determine who started the fight or why the first blow was struck Also included are local rental notices and farm land for sale items from the same page
Notice to creditors of Mack Jones bankrupt calls a first meeting at the Referee office in Dothan Alabama on November 10 1930 at 10 o clock a m to prove debts and elect a trustee and address related matters under US bankruptcy law Dothan Alabama October 25 1930 J J Speight Referee
Paid political advertisement by Lester Radney of Ashford Alabama. He announces his candidacy for Representative in the Legislature from Houston County in the November 1930 election and pledges to represent all people without fear or favor.
Wheat futures fell 3-8 to G per bushel after a 2,168,000 bushel drop in U.S. wheat supplies and reports of clear weather in Argentina. Corn rose, oats edged, and various grain and oilseed quotes followed in Chicago, St. Louis, and New Orleans markets.
The report states that Mr. Lee called Mr. Tatum a pronoun and Tatum retaliated with insults. Mr. Lee sought treatment at a local hospital though staff could not confirm a broken nose.
Call money remained steady at 2 percent, time loans holding around 2 1 8 percent for short terms. Prime commercial paper quoted 2 3 4 to 3 percent, bankers acceptances flat across 30 to 120 days with slight variations.
Chicago buyers report hogs at 9.40 to 9.75 with 50 000 head overall including 23 000 direct. cattle and calves total about 29 000 with steady to weak demand and best yearlings around 13.00. sheep around 7.50 to 7.75 with lambs 7.00 to 8.35 for light weights.
W B Fitts Jr 68 a retired banker and business man died suddenly at his Tuscaloosa residence yesterday He is survived by his widow and one brother Charles Fitts and was noted in an AP report from Oct 27 1949.
The cotton market opened steady but subdued in New York as Liverpool led gains while U S traders showed caution. Prices fell from early highs to 11.00 for December, 11.17 for January, and 11.38 for March amid profit taking and weaker stocks, with futures closing modestly higher and spot cotton steady.
Mrs Frazier will address a Democratic rally at City Auditorium Tuesday night as part of a lively meeting organized by the Democratic Campaign Committee. S. B. Wooten says the event will draw a large attentive audience and showcase the ladies’ support for the speaker.
Coffee futures closed steady with Rio No 7 85 B and Santos No 4 1314. approximate sales 25 000 bags. December 6.82, March 5.95, May 6.70, July 5.98, September 5.48.
Spot cotton prices rise with American grades leading. Rounds show good middling at 6.80 to 6.85 and lower grades down to 4.60, with 6,000 bales traded including 3,300 American. Futures end quiet with October at 5.86 and July at 6.30. Foreign exchanges ease with rates in Britain, France, and Italy.
A remedy claim promotes Cascarets to relieve constipation and bad breath. The ad asserts fast, pleasant bowel action and that Cascarets use cascara to strengthen bowel muscles. Sold in drug stores for 10 cents.
Foy Mizelle reports orders booked for December delivery, signaling holiday demand and production scheduling. The note emphasizes timely fulfillment and customer expectations for seasonal shipments.
Chicago reports butter at 8 1 4 to 48 and creamery extras 35 1 2 to 37. Eggs in New York quoted at 31 to 28 1 2 for firsts. butter in New York at 40 1 2 to 41, 38 1 2 for firsts. Cheese prices show general firmness and varied grades across regions with No. 1 and No. 2 stock noted.
Woodstock Typewriters advertises a reliable typewriter with Foy Miselle listed as distributor. The note emphasizes quality and local availability for customers seeking dependable office machines.
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