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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1928

Page

11

Christian College Leaders Urged as Citizens Makers

Dr. R. M. Andrews, president of High Point College, spoke at the Monarch club luncheon at the Sheraton hotel on Christian colleges and ideal citizenship. He urged an agency to combat moral decay, citing a quote from Dr. J Campbell White and noting 35 members and four guests attending along with two new members.

R. M. Andrews High Point College Monarch Club Sheraton Hotel Christian College Andrews J. Campbell White

Reversal of form in stock market today

New York April 18 stock prices sharply fell in morning trading then recovered after a 10 point rise in radio shares. Early losses reflected tighter margin rules and fears of higher rediscount rates. By afternoon, broad buying supported many issues with gains led by Paramount Famous Lasky and others. gold exports to Great Britain also resumed at $1,500,000.

New York Great Britain Paramount Famous Lasky National Team Manhattan U. S. Realty Lorillard General Electric General Motors

Grain futures rise to new highs on strong buying

Chicago notes corn and oats climbing to record highs for July and September deliveries while wheat also pushes up. Overall grain prices close buoyant with gains of about 2 to 3 cents for wheat and corn and mixed moves for oats amid active export trade of 24,553 bales.

Chicago

Opening Day Sparks in Baseball Amid White House Hype

President Coolidge attends Washington and Boston season opener as Giants mourn Rogers Hornsby trade. Crowds fill every seat while McGraw shuffles lineup, boosting gate receipts. Dempsey may appear. Heydler and Arnard predict close NL and AL races amid cross country stories.

New York Giants Rogers Hornsby Rogers

Market cautions and strategic withdrawals from Whitney's Letter

Whitney's Letter advises avoiding aggressive participation in a dangerous market, recommending observers refrain from profits and reduce commitments. It notes Congoleum reaching new highs and suggests not taking profits, while Yellow Truck lags and warrants held positions. Weather notes frost and heavy rains impact planting across eastern central and western belts with replanting required.

Steel and motor stocks forecast amid uneven market

New York stock report notes ample supply and irregular tendencies as oils and utilities lead narrow gains. Domestic crude output for the week ended April 14 averaged 27 382 600 barrels daily, down 12 650 from prior week. Carloadings for week ended April 7 totaled 919 295, down 29 181 from the prior week and 34 611 below 1927. Vanadium directors meet at 11 am with average industrials at 213.02, down 2.77. 20 active at 141.25, down .66.

New York American Petroleum Institute

Weather and cotton market update from New York

Liver pool opened lower by 6 to 8 points with 8 000 mids traded at 1115, 1110 yesterday. Showers and warmer weather predicted for eastern belt, rising clouds and rain later. western belt mostly fair, possible Panhandle rain. Excessive rains threaten prep and planting in central and eastern states, with replanting needed in northwest Texas and several southern states. Prices are seen as discounting adverse conditions for the season and awaiting a buy reaction.

New York Liverpool Alabama Mississippi Fair West Texas Fair Panhandle Memphis Texas Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana

Butter and Cheese Markets Steady in New York Trade

In New York on April 18 butter held steady with receipts of 13 271 nacking stock current make number 3314 34. Cheese remained steady as receipts totaled 180 362.

New York

Cotton market swings on boll weevil report and weather

New Orleans on April 18 saw early advances in cotton followed by wide price fluctuations. Bullish outlook from yesterday's boll weevil emergence report collided with a harsh weekly weather and crop summary, leading to subsequent reactions as traders liquidated and lacked sustained support.

New Orleans

Oil Market Sentiment Cautious Yet Bullish At Times

Horn Blower and Weeks note copper markets quiet while oil speculation grows on future accumulation. E F Hutton urged caution, warning this period demands careful judgment as oil developments spark market interest now and in the coming months.

Liverpool Cable Forecast Mixed Central Belt Clouds

Liverpool forecast notes local and continental markets with Bombay liquidation and bearish trends. Manchester buyers cautious on cloth yarn. Stanley reports warmer temperatures with no rain, Wednesday outlook eastern part cloudy with central belt. Western belt mainly cloudy with possible rain. Panhandle cooler, elsewhere warmer. Stanley Weekly notes unfavorable ads for new crop.

Liverpool Manchester Stanley Panhandle Stanley’s

Potatoes Prices and Shipments Reported Across Regions

Potatoes receipts listed at 76 cars with total US shipments 679 and international totals. Wisconsin round whites traded 1.75 to 1.80 depending on quality, Minnesota 1.70 to 1.80, Idaho russets 1.75 to 2.00, sprouted 1.50 to 1.69, Texas triumphs 5.50 to 5.75. Old stock market weak and dull trading noted.

Chicago United States Canada Cuba Bermuda Wisconsinu Minnesota Red River Ohios Idaho Texas

Cotton prices rise as demand grows in Liverpool market

In Liverpool on April 18 cotton spot gains support with higher prices across grades led by American staples. Reports show 8,000 bales sold including 5,900 American, with receipts at 13,000 and futures settling May at 10.63, July 10.55, and near 10.30 for later months.

Liverpool

Fresh gathered seconds and grades reported for Eges firm

New York April 18 AP reports Eges firm shows receipts total 46 319 with fresh gathered seconds at 27 27 percent storage packed. Extra firsts 31 3114 and firsts 80 30 percent indicate grade distribution in the shipments.

New York Eges

Foreign exchange rates mixed in New York dealings

Foreign exchange markets showed mixed results in New York with various currencies quoting different levels. British, French, Italian, Belgian and other major currencies posted specific bid and ask figures, while commodity and overseas notes continued to reflect market conditions.

Opening cotton advances fade on crop fears in New York

Unfavorable crop news spurred buying and later profit taking in New York cotton. Active months edged up 8 to 13 points before selling 6 to 19 points lower, with nervousness about the new crop limiting gains. The mid afternoon market stayed steady near yesterday's close.

New York

New York Cotton Opens Steady on Bullish Weather Signals

The New York cotton market opened today with gains of 5 to 11 points, active months up 7 to 13 in early trading as traders covered from yesterday's sell off. Demand rose on bullish weather bureau notes and showers expected in the central and eastern belt, though prices retraced 4 to 5 points from yesterday's close by the first hour. Liverpool cables cited liquidation in local and Bombay markets, absorbed by trade and covering, as the session eased later and the bullish weather outlook failed to sustain momentum.

New York Trade and Commission Weather Bureau Liverpool Cables Continental Bombay

Market slips as early buyers face disappointing demand

The article describes a general or aggressive demand that disappointed early buyers and contract holders, with significant liquidity effects. Selling was cautious with prices drifting lower from May at 1980 and October at 1950, about 7 to 10 points below yesterday's close. Activity eased and the midday tally showed a dull market just 3 or 4 points off the bottom.

Spot Cotton in Charlotte on April 18

Spot cotton in Charlotte quoted at 19 cents per pound with markets marking modest activity. Brokers noted stable demand as traders wait for further weather and crop reports.

Charlotte

VAVAL STORES REPORTS DAY SALES IN SAVANNAH

In Savannah on April 18, Vaval Stores shows a firm temperature at 62 percent with sales totaling 65 receipts 387 shipments 383 and 7997. Resin firm records indicate sales 943 receipts 1180 shipments 565 stock 54898. Quoted codes include B 680 D 700-05 BE 745 55 770-80 G 780-85 H 790 I 800 K 800-10 M 815 N 875-80 WG 00 WW 950 X 975.

VAVAL Savanah

Grain Prices in Chicago Market Report

Chicago wholesale grains and seeds prices listed on April 18 with No. 2 hard wheat at 1.57, No. 1 Northern spring 1.56, corn No. 3 mixed 1.01 to 1.03, No. 2 yellow 1.07, oats No. 2 white 85 to 70, No. 3 white 624 to 66, rye No. 2 1.31, barley 96 to 1.05, timothy seed 3.35 to 4.10, cloverseed 20.25 to 27.25.

Chicago

Metals Market Quiet Across Copper and Zinc

In Metais New York on April 18 copper remained quiet with electrolytic spot and futures at 1444. Iron held steady with no change. Tin eased with spot at 5250 and futures at 5212. Lead stable with spot readings 610 in New York and 600 in East St. Louis. Zinc steady with East St. Louis spot and futures at 572 and 577. Antimony listed at 1000.

Metais New York East St. Louis

Money Market Report From New York Banking Desk

Call money eased with highs at 6 percent and lows at 4 1/2 percent. Ruling rate stood at 5 percent as closing bids showed time loans firm with 60 to 90 day maturities around 4 1/2 percent and 4 to 6 months about 4 3/4 to 5 percent. Commercial paper yielded 4 percent and bankers acceptance ranged from 3 1/2 to 4 1/4 percent for 30 to 90 day terms.

MONEY New York Ime Mercantile Paper

Wheat and grains rise on dry weather and cooler forecast

Chicago grain markets opened higher led by wheat with speculative buying replacing prior losses. Corn and oats also firm, though initial moves showed mixed gains before general upturn as buyers returned amid dry conditions and a cooler forecast.

FRIENDS AUXILIARY TO PRESENT PLAYS AT CHURCH

The evening circle of the Woman's auxiliary of Central First Church will present two one act plays at the church annex Thursday night April 26. Rehearsals have been underway for several days.

Woman’s Auxiliary Central Frisade Church

Livestock Market Report With Price Ranges For Various Classes

Slaughter steer prices mostly 12.40 to 14.50 per cwt with heavy steers at 14.25 early. Feeder and stocker cattle quoted 8.50 to 12.75. cows 6.00 to 11.25. vealers 8.00 to 15.00. bulls 7.50 to 10.50. Sheep and lambs show fair activity with lambs 15.75 to 17.85 and ewes 8.75 to 11.40. feeder lambs 15.25 to 16.75.

Chicago Livestock Chicago United States Department of Agriculture Roma

Cottonseed Oil Prices Drift Steady in Summer Ledger

Cottonseed oil closed steady with a range of futures and spot quotes. Prime summer yellow priced at 98 to 1015, erude 850 to 875, with April 990 and monthly figures from May 99 through November 1052 to 1059, along with 20 and 400 sales noted.

New York

Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady in New Orleans Trade

Cottonseed oil closed steady in New Orleans with varying futures quotes for summer yellow and crude grades. Prices ranged from 86244 to 1010 across May through December contracts as market activity persisted.

New Orleans

Cotton Market Quiet as Prices Steady in New Orleans

Spot cotton closed steady up 13 points with sales of 1 044. Low middling 1925, middling 2000, good middling 2040. Receipts 3 032, stock 379 480.

Spot Cotton New Orleans Ateady

Booth Nominated Chief Justice of Court of Claims

Washington April 18 President Coolidge nominated Fenton W Booth of Illinois as chief justice of the court of claims to succeed Edward K Campbell who resigned earlier Sinnot Oregon Republican to replace Booth as judge on the court

Booth Washington Fenton W. Booth Illinois Coolidge Court of Claims Edward K. Campbell Nicholas J. Sinnott Oregon

Cotton futures close steady with gains in New Orleans

New Orleans on April 18 AP reports cotton futures finished steady with a net advance of 8 to 13 points. Trading saw gains across January May July October and December contracts, with notable closes near 1935 to 1936 for front months and around 1924 to 1926 for later ones.

New Orleans

New York Futures Cotton Closing Prices

Cotton futures closed with January at 1950 1956 1933 1953 1943 May at 1995 2006 1980 2002 1987 July at 1985 1993 1965 1990 1972 October at 1968 1973 1950 1969 1960 December at 1965 1965 1940 1960 1950

New York

Flint and Company plans merger of southern mills

Flint and Company of New York promotes a merger of about 150 spinning mills in the southeastern states. The plan, revealed by J Henry Smith, includes 250000 spindles for combed yarns and several processing and mercerizing plants. The total spindles reach about 1500000 and financing is pegged at 50 million dollars.

BIG Mill Charlotte Flint and Company New York J. Henry Smith

Harry Wilson Leads Army Lacrosse Amid Navy Rivalry

West Point star Harry Wilson, a veteran Penn State and Army athlete, aims to beat Navy again in the June 2 lacrosse match. With teammates from football and lacrosse, he eyes Olympic selection as Army seeks a strong season ending potential interacademy play.

West Point Harry Wilson Penn State Navy Harry Middies O’donnell Ayre and Saunders Donald Sladen Holley Allen Wilson Born Harbold Harry’ Wilson

Navy and Army Remain Strong Opponents in Olympic Contention

The text notes Army and Navy, with Army winning eight in 1927 and Navy going unbeaten in 1926 trials but losing once in 1927. It suggests these two service schools are closely matched, largely intact from last year, and could contest the Olympic berth if they meet unbeaten. The service schools consistently rank high in this demanding field and look strong this year.

Kins Navy Army

Even-numbered kernel rows in corn leaves mystery unsolved

The statement notes that a typical ear of corn displays an even count of grain rows. The fact highlights a curious botanical pattern and invites examination of developmental factors guiding kernel arrangement.

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