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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1930
Page
9
Chicago livestock prices show hogs at 210 Ibs and 160-220 Ibs ranges with 7,500 direct sales noted. Cattle and calves linger weak to lower with bulk heavies 8.00-9.00 and yearlings up to 10.75. sows steady to strong, vealers and stocker steers listed with varied weights and values.
New York reports show weather forecasts for showers and cooler air easing corn crop losses since August 1. Markets rebounded from morning declines as investors anticipated a seasonal upswing, though rails farm implements and mail order stocks remained pressured. Corporate news was sparse amid a thriving rumor market and renewed short covering, with Warner Bros gains and several blue chips sliding to new lows.
Cotton prices opened steady after a 4 to 6 point drop, with October and March futures sliding to around 12.20 and 12.65. Market activity included some covering and trade buying, but new lows emerged for several active months amid reports of showers in Alabama Mississippi and Oklahoma.
A Chicago market note lists prices for live poultry by car and truck, with fowls at general run 23 and 24 cents, broilers 20, roosters 14, turkeys 15 to 18, spring ducks 14 to 17, and spring geese 12 cents.
In New York on August 12 poultry dressed firm with fowl fresh or frozen selling 17 to 30 cents per pound.
New Orleans cotton prices drifted lower early with Liverpool cables due for a decline. October and December futures fell to 12.24 and 12.43 as traders showed cautious selling, with a narrow range as the market eased before mid-session.
A clerk explains sleepless nights due to a teething baby waking every five minutes. The chief responds that the baby should be brought to the office for care. Der Waldre Jacob, Berlin.
Rebecca Jane Perryman widow of John F. Perryman died at her Midway Davidson home last night about 9. Funeral services will be at Midway Methodist Church Wednesday at 11 conducted by Rev. E. B. Stabler. Surviving are three daughters Mrs. G. E. Ferguson Mrs. M. F. Gaither of Winston-Salem and Mrs. C. A. Hiatt of High Point and three sons Joe Perryman of Winston-Salem J Earie Perryman of this city and J Elmer Perryman of Midway. Grandchildren acting as pallbearers are James E Perryman Jr Charlie F. E. Hiatt Robie E. Hege Charles E. Ferguson and Moody F. Gaither Jr.
Swedish and German farms now operate tractors powered by semi-diesel engines, marking a cross border adaptation of diesel technology. The development demonstrates improved efficiency and versatility for agricultural work across Sweden and Germany.
Hollywood reports Broadway talent shifts back to the stage with Ruth Pickford Wilma Banky and Rod La Rocque to headline in a play adapted by John Emerson Anita Loos. Colleen Moore also signs with Arch Selwyn after salary disputes delay film work. Mary Pickford not retiring.
The August crop report shows sharp declines due to drought in fire cured tobacco and burley, with Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, and Ohio hit hardest. It lists district production figures and conditions, noting flam in old belt flue cured and improving in the new. Cigar tobacco totals 161,128,000 pounds, Georgia and Florida contributing significant shares.
Weather officials indicate scattered showers may ease drought in parts of Indiana Illinois Michigan Minnesota Missouri Iowa and Kansas while the drought deepens elsewhere. Forecaster Weightman notes rainfall light with a few cities hitting 100 degrees as governors plan Thursday discussions.
Liverpool market notes quiet with steady prices for various grades. Sales reached 5 000 bales including 1 700 American. receipts 2 000 with 1 200 American. Futures closed quiet with October 6.60 and May 6.82 among the listed prices.
Miss Frances Lewis has returned home after a visit to Miss Martha Kerns in Ashebore.
A Calilegpian developer has created a method to refuel boats with outboard motors during races without stopping the boats. The innovation claims to maintain speed and minimize downtime during competition.
Raleigh August 12 Gov O Max Gardner to return to Shelby for vacation through September 1 He plans to stay mostly at home but may visit western North Carolina He cites a prior busy vacation and aims for rest He also stresses planting a turnip patch and greens with mixed seed as August priority for fall vegetables to grow satisfaction and health.
Evangelist S T Ferguson of the Church of the Living God conducts a series of revival meetings at the corner of Grace and Lake streets. The events run throughout the week with ongoing services each day.
F. H. Seeley promotes the Spermatic Shield-Complex with Retainer-Complex as a non surgical rupture solution. He claims the device contracts openings in about ten days and offers demonstrations at the Henry Hotel Greensboro on August 15. Statements are claimed verified by Federal and State Courts. Home Office: 140 N Dearborn St Chicago.
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