Cotton futures close steady in New Orleans market
May 16 New Orleans cotton futures closed steady with minor net changes. Prices ranged around 1 to 5 points and showed modest activity amid fluctuating open high low figures.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1936
Page
11
May 16 New Orleans cotton futures closed steady with minor net changes. Prices ranged around 1 to 5 points and showed modest activity amid fluctuating open high low figures.
Chicago on May 16 reports Batter at 13 839 with steady prices, Bgms at 33 642 also steady, no price changes noted. Market observers record unchanged levels for both goods as trading continues in a calm session.
Greenville on May 16 announces a mass meeting for Thursday night to plan actions against slot machines. Mayor M. K. Blount pledges to arrest all machine operators.
Marriage licenses issued in the past week in Randolph County include J. T. Johanson and Velma Turner of Liberty, Hampton McBride of Asheboro and Ruth Beck of High Point, and Clarence Kidd and Ellersee Kidds of Coleridge, Ronle Voncannon of Seagrove Route 1, and Vertrice Greem of Candor.
Edward Snipes of John's Taland was brought to Roper Hospital with bruises and possible rib injuries after a cow attack. He left before staff could obtain details about the incident and was unavailable for further comment.
A chaotic OCR style stock list highlights numerous tickers and percentages across sectors from Adams to United Gas. It features steel, automotive, chemicals, and consumer goods with varied gains and losses, indicating a volatile market snapshot with many named companies and percentages.
Puzzle fragment listing clues across horizontal and vertical entries with references to faces and names, colors, and terms. Includes hints for decorative terms, nautical notes, and various definitions, suggesting a themed crossword style with multiple cross references and a historical tone.
Delinquent tax payers are listed with multiple properties and entities including Moon Walden FP Ket Centenn ial North Fourth and Centennial areas. The notice enumerates parcels and firms such as Independent OIl Co Kelly Centennial and Realty Purchase Corp along with various street addresses and lot details.
Market notes show cotton futures ending steady to 1 6 lower. A fragmented local line mentions Buffalo horns with annual growth rings, but no additional market context is provided.
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