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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1928

Page

7

Whitney's Letter Gives Expected Market Turn New York May 16

The author predicts a brief period of irregularity or reaction before a rise in the market. He sees upward momentum in rails with Canadiana Pac, reading, Del and Hudson, and Central. Oils, Texas Corp and Amn solvents may advance, with Armour suggested for a long position on the point-reaction.

New York Canadiana Pac Reading del and Hudson B and C Central Pullman Westinghouse Standard Oils Willys Overland Add Texas Corp Amn

Stock Gossip and Market Outlook Mixed Into Week

Hornblower and Weeks Cop per shares show strength with copper prices rising about 1 to the pound, while further gains are anticipated. Jackson Bros Bozel Co remains friendly to oil stocks. Halle St Inglitz notes profit taking and price irregularity expected this week. Oil rails and equipment sectors offer attractive purchases. Cotton Opinions.

Market brokers forecast cautious buying on unsettled weather

Wade Bros notes readiness to buy on any reactions. J. S. Bache and Co advises taking advantage of price depressions for conservative purchases. Orvis Bros expects higher prices this week but sees the market trading 50 to 75 point range until new developments emerge.

Wade Bros J. S. Bache and Co Orvis Bros

Grain markets rally after drought relief boosts buying

After two weeks of decline in wheat and corn, liquidation by holders ended and markets rallied on bullish news. Short covering and stronger buying pushed prices higher as drought relief spreads in the northwest and southwest. Traders expect a dry season with occasional showers and favor buying on declines while corn needs rain to start its crop.

Northwest Southwest

Grain markets hold with no decisive action likely

Thomson and McKinnon Wheat anticipate unfavourable crop conditions before any market move. Coarse grain prices may rise if cash demand stays brisk. Stein Aktrain and J. F. Clark expect all grain liquidation finished and foresee a price rebound.

Thomson & McKinnon Stein Aktrain J. F. Clark

Wheat Market Ends Weak Amid Mixed North American Rain

Chicago May 16 wheat prices edged lower after a brief rally sparked by dry northwest weather and Canadian concerns. A late report noted rains in most spring wheat states improving field quotations, but export demand remained small. corn and oats were flat to down slightly while provisions varied.

Chicago Northwest Canada North America

Wheat Market Dips on Better Weather and Rains

Chicago May 16 report notes improving weather across spring and winter crop belts. General rains expected to aid crops and showers to come. Wheat opened steady to 1-2 cents lower and then declined. corn oats and provisions followed with declines after a flat to lower start.

Chicago

New York cotton slips as weather bureau weighs sentiment

New York May 16 The cotton market sagged early on weather bureau notes but sentiment improved as the weekly weather report suggested better conditions. Active months fell 21 to 24 points mid afternoon with July around 20.75.

New York Weather Bureau Weather

Cotton Market Report Mixed Signals From Liverpool to Texas

The Liverpool market and American points show declines while Southern weather turns unsettled. The Memphis cotton review notes the crop remains defensive due to lateness irregular stands and poor plant appearance. Demand varies with spots trading in Charlotte and forecasts call for unsettled eastern belts with possible showers. Temperatures steady and rainfall affects Missouri Arkansas and Texas regions. Liverpool cables cite Continental buying and London liquidation amid mixed sentiment.

New York Liverpool Texas Okla Ark Miss Ala Carolinas Fair Memphis Cotton Review Continental London India China Stanley Missouri Arkansas Verksburg New Orleans Stanleys Oklahoma

Diverse corporate dividends and production figures reported

Procter and Gamble and other firms announce regular quarterly dividends on various dates. Chevrolet reports a new high April output of 135,882 vehicles. Merger plans for IntTel Telcorpa and Mackay are declared operative. Park and Tilford sets stock and cash increments. Films units contract for electrical motion picture tech. Freight, oil, and copper production data provide weekly and monthly totals and trends.

New York Proctor and Gamble Co C and Orr Chevrolet Motor Co IntTel Telcorpa Mackay Gergernthaler Linotype Electric Storage Battery Co Park and Tilford Paramount Famous Lasky Metro Goldwyn Units Artists Corp Motion Picture Apparatus of Electrical Research Products Inc Ama Pete Institute Amn Bureau of Metal Statistics

Turpentine and rosin firms report daily figures

Turpentine firm shows 47 percent sales and daily receipts 561 with shipments 175 and stock 13 686. Rosin firm logs sales 131 and receipts 1 901 with shipments 2 840 and stock 69 375. quotes and initials listed as B 665 D 675 E T15 FY 736 G 740 HW T745 J 760 K 755 M 755 N 835 WG 890 WW 95 X 925.

Turpentine Cavannah Turpentine

Potatoes Market Report Shows Mixed Demand and Prices

Chicago dispatch notes potato receipts 99 cars with total U S shipments 838 plus 6 Canada and 2 Bermuda. Wisconsin russets firm above 1.40 to 1.85. Minnesota round whites steady to 1.20. Texas Bliss Triumphs around 3.00 to 3.25. Louisiana Alabama Bliss Triumphs and spalling rise to about 3.15 and 5.00. Old stock demand slow. new stock improving.

Chicago U. S Canada Bermuda Wisconsin Minnesota Texas Bliss Louisiana-Alabama Florida Bliss Trumphs

Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady in New York Trading

Cottonseed oil closed steady in New York on May 16 with prime summer yellow 1030 to 1075, prime crude 8871% 912% and futures for May 1030 June 1035 July 1047 August 1065 September 1078 October 1082 November 1075 December 1073. Sales totaled 2,600.

New York

Government bonds closing in New York May 16

Liberty 348s 10.16, Liberty first 4145 101.28, Liberty third 414s 100.60, Liberty fourth 114 102.21, Treasury 4% 114.26, Treasury 4s 109.22, Treasury 3% 458 106.30, Treasury 34s 102.

Government Bonds New York U. Ss Liberty Liberty First Liberty Third Liberty Fourth Treasury

Heavy selling on New York stock market erodes gains

The New York stock market faced a broad decline as fears of overextension prompted heavy selling. Wright led gains earlier, with a 30 point rise to 244 while Curtiss climbed 22 to 191.

N.Y New York New York Stock Exchange Wright Curtiss Time Money

Eggs Market Update in Fresh Produce Receipts

Fresh gathered eggs show unsettled receipts with 60 604 units. Firsts and extra firsts mix at 28 to 32 percent, with a 29 percent figure noted for fresh gathered varieties. Market tone reflects price and supply shifts.

New York

Call money steady as markets close for May

Call money in New York on May 16 held at 5 percent with closing bids around 5 1 4. Time loans were firm with mixed collateral in 60 to 90 days at 5 and 4 to 6 months at 5. Prime mercantile paper quoted at 4 1 4 and bankers acceptances unchanged.

Call Money New Lork Call Money Prime Mercantile Paper

Cotton futures quotes set for May July and more

The market shows cotton futures with open high low and close values across multiple contracts. May, Jan, Jul, Oct and Dec months trade with close prices ranging from 2055 to 2123, indicating varying near term demand and supply expectations.

Cotton futures close steady with slight decline in prices

Cotton futures ended the session with a net drop of 17 to 20 points. January closed at 2045, May at 2072, July 2072, October 2051, December 2046, with quotes showing highs and lows across the day.

N. O P. C

Copper and metal prices steady in New York market

Copper firm with spot and futures at 143-8, tin soft at 62.37 spot and 51.37 futures, lead steady at 6.10 in New York and 6.00 in East St. Louis, zinc firm with East St. Louis spot 6.07-6.10 and futures 6.10-6.15, antimony 11.25, quicksilver 123.

New York Future East St. Louis Zinz Quicksilver

Fire at Atlanta Constitution building controlled quickly

Fire broke out early today in the Atlanta Constitution building in Atlanta Georgia and was brought under control before gaining headway. Firemen said damage would be comparatively small.

Atlanta The Atlanta Constitution

Uncles Sam Fur Seals Move North To Alaska For Breeding

About 800,000 fur seals migrate annually from southern California to the Pribilof Islands with coast guard and Bureau of Fisheries oversight. The herd grew from 250,000 in 1911 to nearly 809,000 by 1927, driven by government restrictions on pelagic sealing and careful take at Pribilof breeding grounds. Indian and Indigenous killing near shore continues but remains limited and regulated.

Seattle Wash Coast Guard Federal Bureau of Fisheries Uncle Sam Pacific California Pribilof Islands Alaskan Bering Sea Bureau of Fisheries Alaska British Columbia United States U. S

Pribilof Islands Earn Revenue From Seal Herds

Coast guard and fisheries vessels guard the Pribilofs as seal populations rise making St. Paul and St. George Islands key rookeries. The islands have yielded over 15 million dollars in revenue since the Alaska purchase, with 1926 fur pelts selling for about 745 thousand dollars. The herd's value now stands near 30 million dollars.

Coast Guard Indane Uncle Sam's Treasure Islands St. Paul St. George Islands Alaska United States Bureau of Fisheries

Famous Educator to Lecture on Conservation at Central Friends

Dr. Oscar H. Reinholt famed California educator will give an illustrated lecture on Depletion of Conservation at Central Friends church next Sunday at 8 pm. He has lectured across the nation for civic clubs schools and churches and is noted for work on preventing oil investment frauds and failures. The talk will use lantern slides and form a symposium on conservation of natural resources and the conservation of the soul.

Oscar H. Reinholt California Friends Church Guilford College E. C. Perisho Central Friends Church Pacific Southwest

Liverpool cotton market reports mixed gains and steady futures

Cotton spot in fair demand with higher prices for American grades. Mid to high middling levels quoted and sales reaching 6,000 bales, mostly American. Receipts total 8,000 with 2,200 American. Futures closed barely steady with May at 10.99 and March at 10.79.

Liverpool

Salvation Army Founder William Booth Founder

The Salvation Army traces its founder to General William Booth, an English clergyman who established the charity and mission in the 19th century, organizing its early work and leadership.

The Salvation Army General William Booth

John A. McClintock Dies at Hampton

Former High Point resident John A. McClintock died at the National Soldiers and Sailors Home in Hampton Virginia yesterday morning. He was 50 and survived by four sisters Mrs M E Fogleman of High Point Mrs Henry Coble of Guilford County Mrs J W Kirkman of Guilford County and Mrs Carey Barley of Lexington. His wife Miss Berta Alexander of Randolph County had died nine years ago. The body will be brought to High Point for funeral and burial with details to be announced.

John A. McClintock High Point National Soldiers and Sailors Home Hampton, Va M. E. Fogleman Thistle Street McClintock East Russell Street Henry Coble J. W. Kirkman Guilford County Carey Barley Lexington Berta Alexander Randolph County

Aged In The Wood: couple marks golden anniversary

Newaygo Michigan May 16 fifty years ago Alice Bennett gave Walter Pike a cigar at a Leap Year party. Pike kept the cigar in a chest and vowed to smoke it on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. This year they celebrate their golden anniversary as Pike finally enjoys the long preserved smoke.

Newaygo Mich Alice Bennett Walter Pike Pike Ihs

New Orleans Cotton Slips After Mixed Weekly Outlook

New Orleans May 16. Despite a bullish weekly weather and crop summary, cotton prices fell about 1.50 from yesterday as rains and favorable forecasts sparked late-day profit-taking. October rose to 20.45 with December at 20.41. exports reached 32 916 bales as market turned lower mid-session.

New Orleans

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