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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1928

Page

18

Oil Stocks Rally Amid Broad Market Gain On Apr 28

In New York trading the petroleum group led gains with Standard Oil of New York rising to its highest since listing at 39.50 while other oil issues touched up to 10 dollars a share. Profit taking pulled many rail and mining stocks lower as overall turnover exceeded two million shares.

New York Hudson Coalts Elaware & Hudson Denver Rio Grande Western International Railway of Central America New York Traction United States Standard of New York Stock Exchange Standard Oil of Standard of Canadian Pacific Jersey Central

Profit-Taking Dominates Market After Strong Opening

Heavy week end profit taking shifts prices after a strong start led by Standard Oil of New York which rose to a new 4% point high at 914. With oil shares leading, total volume neared 2.4 million as traders await clearer signs of oil sector recovery amid broader gains and later profit realization.

New York Standard Oil of Standard Oil New Jersey Panhandle Louisiana Mexican Seaboard Standard Ol California Midecontinental Petroleum Boston Maine Canadian Pacific Chesapeake and Ohio Wabash President Hill American Tobacco Company

Vaudeville Horse Display Star Jim Dutton Dies in Miami

Jim Dutton 49 a renowned vaudeville and circus equestrian performer died in Miami today. He enjoyed a long career as a headline act across stage and touring shows.

Miami Jim Dutton

Gallstones Claim Millions Of Lives Each Year

Medical authorities warn gallstones kill millions annually and gut health, with warfare rivals. An elderly German doctor Dr Hildebrand cures his own stones and tests a new treatment offered free via Dr Hildebrand Laboratories in Chicago for sufferers.

Hildebrand

Spearman Chosen Association Chief at NC Collegiate Press Meet

Walter Spearman, UNC student, was elected president of the North Carolina Collegiate Press Association at the 15th semi annual conference at Duke University. The Chronicle and Archive won cups for top publications. Wake Forest’s Gold and Black edited best editorial. Officers include Kattie Gravely, Charles Pratt, and Alice Dowd. Next meeting at Davidson College with Queens College.

Durham Walter Spearman University of North Carolina North Carolina Collegiate Press Association Duke University Spearman H. L. Hester Duke Chronicle Archive Wake Forest Journal Davidson College Queens College Charlotte Davidson Kattie Gravely Charles Pratt Wake Forest Alice Dowd Meredith College

Cotton goods market shows moderate activity in New York

Cotton goods stayed moderately active with demand for finished and gray cloths. Buyers resisted weekly advances on finished lines and few contract orders occurred on fine goods. Burlaps sold for future shipment and raw silk remained steady as signals point to higher prices. Men’s wear hardened amid firmer market activity.

New York

Coffee futures rise on covering and thin selling

New York April 28 coffee futures gain as covering and modest demand limit selling. Rio contracts closed net 2 to 13 points higher with May at 14.00 and March 13.82. Santos contracts closed 8 to 14 points higher with May 21.94 and March 20.30. Estimated sales 12 000 Rio and 22 000 Santos.

Coppre New York Rio Santos

Cottonseed Oil Markets Steady in New Orleans Trading

In New Orleans on April 28 the cottonseed oil market held steady as traders awaited weather developments. Trading was moderate with prime summer yellow oil at 9.95 cents and prime crude at 9 to 9.12 cents, while futures ended at May 10.08, July 10.26, September 10.45, October 10.45, and December 10.46.

New Orleans Liverpool

Reaction shows in the Cotton Market in New York

The cotton market opened easy on prospects for weekend weather and Liverpool cables, then rallied after weather forecasts and weather detail releases. May and October futures fluctuated, closing with modest declines as traders weighed forecasts, profit taking, and replanting concerns. Endweek shipboard cotton awaiting clearance stood at 89,894 bales versus 138,730 last year.

New York Liverpool

Cottonseed Oil Market Holds Steady After Quiet Sessions

In New York on April 28 the cottonseed oil market stayed quiet as buyers remained cautious and offers stayed small amid firm cotton and strong grain. 3,900 barrels were sold with 300 May notices issued. closings ranged from unchanged to two points higher with prices across grades from 10.60 to 11.01 dollars.

New York

Raw sugar market steady with light selling in New York

Raw sugar prices held steady in New York as the undertone firmed and offerings remained light. Only 5 740 bags of Philippines in port sold at 4.28 with approximate total sales around 11 450 tons. Futures showed a firmer tone despite a flat start with May at 2.61 and December at 2.91.

New York

Compston Defeats Hagen to Break American Golf Record

Archie Compston, the England star, defeats Gene Sarazen? No, major American foe Hagen in a 72 hole match at Moor Park England. Compston posts rounds of 67 66 74 70 to finish 14 under par, Hagen at seven over. Record-breaking performance cements British supremacy amid postwar golf.

Compston Ole Hagen Britain

Wheat futures rally lifts Chicago market to new highs

In Chicago on April 28 heavy buying of future wheat deliveries overwhelmed profit taking and pushed prices to record highs. European crop reports and domestic drought conditions, including dust storms in Nebraska and Kansas, supported the gains. Closing quotes showed wheat up 3 cents to 38 1/2 cents, corn steady to 5 cents lower, oats mixed, and provisions steady to 10 cents lower.

Chicago Europe Nebraska Kansas

Jamestown Weed Humorous Verse on Procrastination

A compact verse by Jack Field lampoons daily procrastination. It notes how easily people skip small tasks with a friendly smile and promise to do them later, highlighting the universal urge to delay chores.

Jamestown Jack Field

Greylock Public School Sold amid Town Development Plans

The piece notes Greylock Massachusetts town sold its abandoned public school at auction after enrollment fell and a nearby parochial school thrived. It discusses future plans for a modern junior high on Worth property and another public school near Five Points, plus opinions on municipal hospital bonds and local tax impacts.

Greylock Mass State of Massachusetts East Green Street Worth Property Five Points M. P

Fury of storm subsides in Virginia after fierce late April blow

The April storm eased in Virginia as farmers and experts weighed fruit crop damage while the James River was forecast to rise 12 feet in 24 hours. Roads, bridges, and creeks were flooded and blocked by torrents, and heavy snow drifts in the Shenandoah and Blue Ridge persisted though lightened by day. Telegraph and wire service communications were disrupted in the western regions.

Richmond Virginia United States Weather Bureau James River State Highway Department Shenandoah Valley Blue Ridge Mountains

Care and Packing of Blankets for Summer Storage

Instructions for washing blankets in tepid water with soap flakes, then drying on a line. After drying, brush the nap and fold over cardboard to prevent wrinkling during storage.

Kansas City Mother Seeks $200000 Over Son's Denatured Alcohol Death

Mrs. Isabel Allen of Kansas City Missouri filed with Congress a claim for two hundred thousand dollars after her son W. J. Allen aged twenty seven died following the consumption of legally denatured alcohol. She seeks remuneration for lost earnings. The alcohol was denatured under government formula.

Isabel Allen Kansas City Congress W. J. ©. Allen

Crumb Omelet Recipe Summary

A quick crumb omelet method soaks half a cup of crumbs in milk then adds four beaten eggs. The mixture is seasoned and baked in a buttered dish for a simple breakfast or brunch dish.

Lemon and Prune Pie Variation

A pastry idea combines lemon pie and prune filling using one and a half cups pitted stewed prunes with a standard lemon filling. The result offers a sweeter, denser citrus dessert option for lemon lovers.

Furniture fog from foggy vases on wood surfaces

A homemaking tip explains that fogging from vases or foging on furniture can be removed by wiping with a cloth wrung in ammonia then drying thoroughly and polishing with furniture polish.

Notice of Sale in Bankruptcy District Court North Carolina

In the Middle District of North Carolina Randall's Pharmacy, Inc. bankrupt under Judge Clifford Frazier Referee in Bankruptcy, April 18 1928. Trustee offers for sale complete stock, fixtures and equipment except football machine and pistol. refrigerator unit for soda fountain sold separately. Sealed bids due May 2 1928 at 11 00 A M in Greensboro with 10 percent certified check.

Randall’s Pharmacy, Inc Clifford Frazier Greensboro North Carolina A. J. Idol Commercial National Bank OF High Point

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