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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1929
Page
5
The Associated Press reports New York stock markets rose with moderate turnover totaling about 1.2 million shares in a Saturday session. Gains were led by American Telephone Bethlehem Steel and several major firms, while concerns over auto production lingered as Mack Truck and GM fell slightly.
Cotton opened steady with a decline of 6 to 9 points as liquidation and selling persisted from Liverpool and favorable weather maps. Near months saw some buying and weekend covering, pushing July to 19.37 and December to 19.55 at 10 to 12 points from session lows. Open interest and shipboard stocks week end totaled about 109000 bales, up from 103000 last year, with private cables noting liquidation in Liverpool and a check on the decline by trader activity.
New Orleans cotton futures opened easier with first trades down 8 to 4 points. Market eased through the hour due to weather in the belt not as unfavorable as feared, with July at 1935 and October 1930 amid declines. By hour end, prices were slightly steadier and closed easy overall, with notable futures showing declines from yesterday.
Cotton spot in limited demand with prices lower across grades. American strict good middling 11.40, good middling 11.00, strict middling 10.35, low middling 10.05, strict good ordinary 9.65, good ordinary 9.23. Sales 3 000 bales, including 1 700 American. Futures closed quiet and steady with May at 10.37, June 10.54, October 10.25, December 23, January 10.23, March 10.26.
Turpentine firm 49 sales 20.0 receipts 334 shipments 32 stock 10 896. Rosin firm sales 1 520 receipts 1 048 shipments 1 983 stock 61 285. Quote: B 6.15 6.25, DB 6.46, 3 7.05 7 40% 4.20 7.25, G 7.20 7.25, H
Stocks show varied movement with several tickers fluctuating between 7.22 and 8.25 as buyers and sellers react to short term shifts. Trading remains cautious amid modest gains and losses across K M N WG WW X listings.
General selling pressured Chicago grain markets with wheat finishing 7. to 15c lower, corn down 4c, oats 2c to 5c lower, and provisions easing a shade. Trading opened with mixed directions as traders reassessed demand and supply.
Connie May Black four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs D H Black of 1408 North Main street died at their home at 11 30 this morning after eight weeks illness. She was born in West Virginia on November 16 1924 and moved to High Point with her family about 18 months ago. She is survived by her parents and a brother Earl Black. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 PM at Center Church near Sanford.
Sir Rabindranath Tagore warns that within a few generations humanity will resemble animals living only for comfort and pleasure. He laments we live too fast and in the past rather than creating.
Long Island Railroad pays 6 percent dividend up from 4 percent last year while Youngstown district iron and steel runs at 996 percent of capacity. Bethlehem Steel’s Eugene R. Grace denies refinancing plans as Colorado Fuel and Iron posts first quarter profits of 918 677. Kennecott Copper earns 10.05 a share in 1928, and International Combustion Engineering seeks to raise common stock to 1 150 000 shares. General Electric limits British stock plan. Alfred P Sloan Jr forecasts a prosperous Europe era for GM. March auto output rises to a new monthly high 584 733 with first quarter 1 460 041. Warner Bros declares 50 cent preferred dividend. Brokers loans margin proposal from MecFadden. Duns notes weather dampening commercial momentum but retail trade remains strong. Weekly business failures total 488, money turnover down week to week but above year ago. Standard Oil and I G Farben near synthetic gasoline plan. I. C. Co approves Missouri Pacific $46 392 000 convertible bonds. Market averages show industrials and rails down.
Liverpool periods closed on May 2 July 2 October 10 and December 10 with American points lower than due as spot sales reach 3 000 at mid 1060 versus 1069 yesterday. Showers forecast for tomorrow across cotton states except West Texas. Fair business on Worth Street. Fall River weekly sales total 80 000 pieces. Charlotte report notes improved strike situation locally but warns of further downturn ahead.
The item notes a first notice day set for April 25 for a liquidation tied to a May liquidation and influenced by bearish new crop factors. Read as a brief commercial notice from JNO F Clark & Co.
Analysts expect further wheat prices to fall unless severe weather alters crop progress. Reports from Clark and Co and others note ongoing liquidation, with some firms predicting limited rallies until conditions improve. Weather outlook shows warmth and scattered rains across cotton and grain regions.
Eastern Standard Time listings detail radio programs by hour, station id, and affiliated networks from WABC to WEAF and beyond. The schedule includes concerts, orchestras, talks, sports, news, and dramas across multiple cities and networks.
Sloss Sheffield remains bullish on steel specialty stocks and sees prices above 120 soon. Ludlum Steel topped 80 yesterday, aligning with prior buy ideas. With profits of ten points from recent buying levels, taking some profits on further advances is suggested by JNO, F. Clark & Co.
Whitney's letter reports a market under favorable momentum despite negative news on reparations talks and a sharper loan decline. Industrial averages near record highs, rails lag by about three points, with expectations of new tops. stock tips include American Telephone and New Haven and Hartford ahead of a split and long‑term gains.
The note advises buying or watching several stocks as they dip below key levels. It highlights targets for Vance, New Haven, Erie, Missouri Pacific, Montgomery Ward, Consolidated Gas, Standard Oil units, Marine preferred, United States Realty and Improvement, Yellow Truck, and General Electric, with specific price ranges and dividend expectations.
New York April 20 The NYSE member borrowings against stock collateral rose to 9.75 percent of total listed securities value on April 1 up from 9.29 percent on March 1. Market value of listed securities fell to 69.77 billion from 71.87 billion, a drop of about 2.16 billion while broker loans increased to 6.80 billion.
In 1928 Australians spent $23,474,735 on passenger automobiles, $8,359,294 on trucks and buses, and $4,464,074 on parts and replacements. Australia is the third largest market for U S passenger cars and the top market for U S trucks and buses, with half of shipped cars going to rural areas aiding Commonwealth development.
A noted medical expert says few women adopt drinking habits with age. He attributes some cases of female drinking to love disappointment.
The article reviews afternoon frocks with bolero and eton effects, CNS jackets, and two piece silhouettes. It notes nanotone and contrasting trimmings, boxed jackets, full skirts, and navy crepe ensembles with two tone dresses. Alice White's Naughty Baby mode shows flat crepe and satin two piece designs.
Rain weakened the crumbling Knowton levee on the Mississippi frontier as 500 workers labored 36 hours to hold back the river. Major H B Pittman reported hopeful progress to the Memphis engineers. Two more U S boats and barges loaded with stone and willows were sent from Oscela and Trotters Landing to attempt revetment of the sliding banks.
The Metropolitan Water Board area contains about 7600 miles of water mains. The note highlights the extensive distribution system serving London, with pipes spanning thousands of miles across the region.
Havana Cuba April 2 South Carolina libel laws face criticism from B H Pease Greenville News publisher and state press leaders. They urge reforms to protect freedom of expression arguing current statutes force newspapers to endure suppression and fear while praising North Carolina for stronger protections.
House winds up general debate on the new farm relief measure before adjournment and will move to amend or vote Monday. The agriculture committee plans a report to the Senate, while Ways and Means advances a tariff revision bill. President Hoover’s remarks on farm relief drew mixed reactions from farm groups and influenced views on the bill.
Prince Henry of Prussia brother of the former Kaiser died in Hemmelmark Germany of pneumonia at age 66 after years of poor health. He was known in the United States for the 1902 visit to attend the launching and christening of Kaiser Wilhelm II’s yacht Meteor at Jersey City.
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