Stocks Rise as Call Money Rate Falls to Six Percent
The stock market advanced after the call money rate dropped from 7 to 6 percent and copper prices climbed to 20 cents a pound. Trading stayed light amid credit worries with utilities leading gains and several rail and industrial issues rebounding, while some losses appeared in Case Threshing and Victor Talking Machine.
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New York
Midwonth
Time Money
Wall Street
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Chicago Live Stock Prices Reported in Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago livestock market report shows hogs advancing 25 to 35 cents with tops near 12.00 for loads 170 to 230 pounds and varied prices for lighter hogs. Cattle trade active with steady to higher prices across slaughter classes and yearling stockers. Sheep steady to higher with fat lambs around 17.25 to 17.80 and feeders at 14.75 to 16.25.
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Chicago
Dairy Prices Hold Steady in New York Market
Dairy goods from New York show butter unsettled at 12,968 pounds with creamery extra 92 score at 49 percent and first grade 88 to 91 score at 48 to 49 percent. Cheese remains steady at 236,556 pounds.
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New York
Mar
Prof Pole Cures High Point Man of Heart Trouble
An advertisement from Prof Pole a naturopath claims he cured a High Point man with heart trouble after two years of unsuccess and other medicines The notice offers a $1 treatment special until April 1 and lists address and hours of operation.
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Prof
Pole
High Point
Man
J. Pole
Qu. T. Pendergast
Smith Street
N. C
Commercial National Bank Hkide
Guilford College Sees Progressive Growth and Plans
Guilford College reports substantial progress over the past decade with increases in plant value from 435,826 to 1,025,919 and endowment from 181,826 to 575,000. Educational income rose to 77,000, salaries to 62,000, and student enrollment from 130 to 322 as new departments and facilities were added. The budget for next year funds ongoing work and music improvements with a planned music hall in the Y S Co A building and expanded library facilities.
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Guilford College
Guilford
North Carolina College Conference
Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of
Southern States
American Medical Association
Alo
Founders
Archdale
Attempt to Smuggle Arms Thwarted After Gun Battle
At the El Paso border a gun battle wounded two American patrolmen as authorities foiled an arm and ammunition smuggling attempt late last night. The clash halted the cross border effort and prompted an ongoing investigation by federal agents.
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EL Paso
Texas
Cotton market reports steady pricing in Liverpool
Liverpool cotton market reports a quiet session with prices lower across grades. American grades show strict good middling at 11.87 and good ordinary around 9.00, with 6,006 bales sold including 4 900 American and 6,000 receipts all American. Futures closed quiet across March May July October December and January.
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Liverpool
Mar
Wheat climbs as buyers step in amid grain market noise
Chicago grain prices rose on March 12 as offerings tightened and buyers with southwest ties increased purchases. Severe winds threaten soil damage across domestic wheat regions while sugar futures in New York eased with a 132 point drop to 3.71 and bulk Cuban and Puerto Rican exports moving to refiners at 4.90 for refined sugar.
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Chicago
Mar
New York
Delegates Arrive for D A R State Convention in Winston-Salem
More than 300 delegates gathered in Winston-Salem for the opening of the twenty-ninth state convention of the Daughters of the American Revolution. An executive-board luncheon hosted by Mrs. W. O. Spencer of Winston-Salem preceded the 8 o'clock start, and the convention is set to adjourn Thursday evening.
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Winston Salem
N. C
the Daughters of the American Revolution
W. O. Spencer
Winston- Salem
Light vote on change in Charlotte government
Charlotte voters showed apathy as polls opened for a referendum on switching from a commission form to a city manager plan. Despite intensive campaigning by both sides, early turnout was almost negligible.
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Charlotte
Mar
Agreement Reached on U S Adherence to World Court
Geneva March 12 League of Nations officials announced an agreement near completion on the main points of the protocol for United States adherence to the World Court of Justice.
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U. S
Geneva
Mar
League of Nations
United States
World Court of Justice
Dr Plato D Durham to Lead Greensboro Revival
Dr Plato D Durham of Emory University a renowned minister and theologian will conduct revival services at West Market Street Methodist Church Greensboro beginning April 14 announced today.
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Greensboro
Mar
Plato D. Durham
Emory University
West Market Street Methodist Church
United States Stands as Largest Diamond Buyer Worldwide
The United States is described as the greatest purchaser of diamonds globally, highlighting its dominant role in the global diamond market.
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United States
Contract Awarded For High Point Baseball Park
The High Point baseball park contract has been awarded to Vick ett Montgomery, a local contractor and baseball enthusiast. Grading began yesterday morning and work is underway off Thomasville road with an anticipated opening on April 12. An infield will be skinned this season, with a grass infield planned for next year.
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High Point
Thomasville Road
Vickett Montgomery
February Library Report Shows High School Circulation
Miss Mae Graham reports 3 636 books circulated in February at the local high school library. The daily average was 181, with 233 in the busiest day and 60 visitors.
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Mae Graham
Graham
Scotland
Foster
Eight High Point Students Enter Southern Music Conference
Eight students from the local high school joined the All-Southern Orchestra and Chorus at Asheville. The event featured a 150-piece orchestra directed by Joseph E. Maddy and a 250-voice chorus led by Dr. Will Earhart. Local pupils Adelaide Crowell Susan Sharp Margaret York Julia Gold Clark Eleanor Stephens Mary Drew Dalton Margaret Hedrick Nellie Ellington participated. Stookey notes future Southern Conference meets in Chicago with a chance for High Point to join the national orchestra and chorus in Tokyo.
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Asheville
Lewis L. Stookey
Fred P. Hale
Stookey
Joseph E. Maddy
University of Michigan
South
Adelaide Crowell
George C. Crowell
Susan Sharp
T. C. Sharp
Margaret York
W. C. York
Julia Gold Clark
Gilbert W. Clark
Will Earhart
Pittsburgh
Eleanor Stephens
George T. Stephens
Mary Drew Dalton
Carter Dalton
Margaret Hedrick
John W. Hedrick
Nellie Ellington
W. W. Ellington
High Point
Southern Conference For Music Education
Division announcements and company earnings 1928 highlights
Stock dividends declared by Loose-Wiles American Gas and Electric Royal Baking Powder and Canadian Pacific earnings totals for 1928 show gains and distributions. Standard Oil California White Sewing Machine West Electric and Manufacturing and other firms report 1928 earnings per share with prior year comparisons. Also notes include gold shipments, metal price moves, and a large treasury bill offering.
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Loose-Wiles Biscuit
American Gas and Electric
Royal Baking Powder
Standard Oil
California
White
West Elec & Mfg
Standard Power and Light
Nail Cash Register
Beacon Oil
New York
Germany
Mahoning Valley
Joplin
Cotton market outlook from several brokers
Henry Clewe and Co favor the constructive side of the market. Moss and Ferguson advise purchases on recessions. Lamborn Hutchins and Co expect higher levels ultimately. J F Clark & Co note backwardness of new crop prep and expect cotton to work higher.
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Henry Clewe and Co
Moss & Ferguson
Lamborn Hutchins and Co
Jranger and Co
Carter Case Might Go Before Supreme Court
Memphis report notes Edward Carter, a 72 year old Virginian, may appeal to the U S Supreme Court after the U S circuit court of appeals upheld a $43 000 judgment with interest for losses from a Hot Springs Ark swindle seven years ago. The case involves alleged bank official participation and the bank's endorsement of that official in a fraudulent transaction.
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Memphis
Tenn
National City Bank
Supreme Court of the United States
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Edward Carter
Hot Springs
Ark
Carter
Court of Appeals
Harry B. Anderson
Death of Dorothy Bell in Asheboro
Dorothy Aneta Bell, age small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Bell of Asheboro, died at their home this morning at 1 o'clock. Survived by parents and sister Daisy Lillian Bell. Funeral at the Asheboro home tomorrow at 2 30 PM, Springfield Cemetery interment.
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Dorothy Aneta Bell
2. C. Bell
Asheboro
Daisy Lillian Bell
Aécheboro
Springfield Cemetery
High Point Y W C A 10 Meet Proximity Tonight
The High Point Y W C A basketball team will meet Proximity Y W C A here tonight at 8 o clock. The game will be played on the Y M C A floor.
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High Point Y. W. C. A
Average cotton bale weight and movement to manufacturers
A New Orleans Cotton Exchange release shows an average bale weight of 528.30 pounds for 9,339,915 bales moved to American manufacturers outside the cotton belt from August through February. This compares with 6521.54 pounds per bale in the same period last year, with the movement including overland shipments at outports and across the Mississippi Ohio and Potomac rivers.
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New Orleans
Mar
H. G. Hester
Insects Thrive High Up In Earth’s Forest Canopies
Many insect species inhabit trees and canopies. The diverse forest habitats provide food, shelter, and breeding sites essential for their life cycles.
Stock opinions on market restraint and oil stock trends
Josephthal and Co. report a restrained market with a down credit situation. F Hutton notes oil stocks, especially Atlantic Refining, act better though no immediate boom. long pull accumulation could lift oils to copper-like popularity over months. Jaine Webber sees technical decline but warns of sharp moves. clients should keep buying power ready for favorable opportunities.
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J. F. Clark & CO
Grain Tips From Thomson McKinnon and Lamson Brothers
Thomson McKinnon expects strong Wheat trading but suggests selling balges and buying Wheat on breaks. Lamson Brothers advise a Wheat stance pending developments with Logan and Bryan. They warn a narrow Wheat market and advise purchasing weak spots. Foreign corn demand is slow and corn may dominate the market in weeks.
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Thomson McKinnon
Lamson Brothers
Logan and
Bryan
J. F. Clark & CO
New Orleans Cotton Opens Firmer on Cables and Rain Outlook
The New Orleans cotton market opened firmer amid stronger Liverpool cables and rain in the belt. Early trades pushed May to 20.63, July to 29.68, and October to 20.35 before profit taking and long liquidation trimmed gains. By noon, prices steadied and futures closed with modest declines from the highs, Mar 20.32 to 20.30, May 20.58 to 20.44, Oct 20.20 to 20.17, Dec 20.08 to 19.28.
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New Orleans
Mar
Liverpool
Wall Street
P.C
New York Cotton Opens Steady Amid Upturn in Prices
New York cotton opened firmer with May around 21.32 and October near 20.51 as firm cables and Wall Street buying supported futures. Private consumption estimates for February at 594000 bales boosted sentiment, with trade in London and Bombay noted, while later selling pressured prices back toward the day’s highs near midday.
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New York
Mar
Wall Street
London
Bombay
Liverpool
China
Law A la Carte in Lithuania’s Four Legal Systems
Kaunas Lithuania residents live under four distinct legal systems. The Russian code applies in central areas while the Code Napoleon governs the south. The Baltic rule governs the north and German law the Meme territory. A unification system is hoped for shortly.
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Kaunas
Lithuania
Turpentine and Rosin Trade Figures Reported in Savannah
Naval Stores data from Savannah shows a turpentine firm with 63 sales, 181 receipts, 311 shipments and 11,292 stock while the rosin firm records 44 sales, 796 receipts, 547 shipments and unspecified stock. Prices quoted include B 650 through N 825 with WG 875 and WW 926.
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Naval Stores
Savannah
Church publicity urged by Montreal priest
Father Gerald McShane of St Patrick's Church argues modern publicity is needed for churches. He says prayer alone cannot run a church and stresses the need for publicity to attract parishioners.
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Montreal
Gerald McShane
St. Patrick's Church
Broadhust Showes Jesus on Stage At Broadhurst
A review lauds the Broadhurst Theatre production King of Kings with H. B. Warner as Jesus and Jacqueline Logan as Mary Magdalene. The piece blends Four Gospels scenes with elaborate stage effects and Vitaphone music, praising Warner’s humanity and Logan’s superb portrayal.
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Choan
Broadhurst Theatre
Jesus of Nazareth
H. B. Warner
Jesus
Warner
The
Jacqueline Logan
Mary Magdelene
Vitaphone
Glenn Morris to Speak at High Point College
Renowned scientist and lecturer Glenn Morris will deliver a lecture at Roberts Hall on the High Point college lyceum series tonight at 8 oclock. He brings a portable scientific laboratory and will perform striking electricity related experiments as part of his final college appearance this year.
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High Point College
Glenn Morris
College Lyceum
Morris
Roberts Hall
Egg Market Report from New York Nests Quiet
Eyewitness reports in New York on March 12 show unsettled market tones for eggs with total receipts at 46 707 cases. Fresh gathered extra eggs listed at 32 percent, extra first at 31 32 percent, and first at 30 percent.
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New York
Kidney health tips from an old advertisement
An old ad extols flush and dilute kidneys with water and four ounces of Rad Salts each morning to prevent kidney and bladder issues. It claims acids from rich foods irritate the kidneys, caused by contaminants, and promises relief and a pleasant lithia water drink.
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Hudee
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