Cotton and Bond Markets End Week Mixed in Quiet Trade
In New York on May 25 the cotton market steadied after an initial decline with October futures at 18.47, July at 18.60, and December at 18.61 as rain worries and Whitsuntide holidays influenced trading. Bond prices fell to new lows with the Associated Press composite at 94.43 as investors awaited the June treasury issue.
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Souders Watches From Sidelines After Racing Career
George Souders, the 1927 Indianapolis 500 winner who jumped from Purdue to win, will watch the race from the sidelines this year. He left racing after a crash and months in hospital and now works as an automobile accessory salesman in Columbus. He says he is glad to be out of the sport and not craving the gasoline smell.
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Perdue University
Indianapolis Speedway
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Guilford Seniors Toasted At Binfords Reception
Dr and Mrs Raymond Binford hosted an informal af fair for Guilford College seniors and faculty at the president's lawn in Greensboro on May 25 from 4 to 6 pm. About 150 guests attended including townspeople. A dinner followed on the lawn with many seniors named among attendees.
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Guilford
Esther Reece
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Nellie Thomas
Ilena Thompson
Nancy White
Mary Lou Williams
Robert Atkinson
Robert Ayers
Everett Beamon
Charles Coble
Luther Francis
French Holt
Crawford Hoyle
Alden Hunt
Patterson Hutchins
Paul Jassimides
Clyde MecBane
Layless Melvin
Stanley Moore
Scott Parker
Clifton Pearson
Edwin Rozell
Justice Strickland
Richard Wharton
Robert van der Voort
Dean B. M. B. Andrews
Dean
Elton Trueblood
Credit Uneasiness Is Stock Bugaboo
The stock market moved cautiously amid credit concerns as volume fell to 1,210,430, the smallest Saturday turnover since August. Most active issues slid 1 to 6 points, with some hitting new yearly lows, while a few gains appeared late.
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Claude A. Jagger
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Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
Must Have Company Judge I note misappropriating $500
The article quotes a courtroom exchange where the judge accuses the prisoner of misappropriating 500 dollars and taking valuables including rings and watches. The prisoner confirms the incident and remarks that money alone does not bring happiness as cited in Tit-Bits.
Modern Talent Echoes in Child Music Claim
A reader argues that a boy who taps a melody with one finger shows little promise as a composer while another voice contends there is rhythm in the effort. The exchange highlights differing views on early musical talent and potential.
Norway Enacts Law Requiring Tree Planting For Deforestation
In Norway a new law bans cutting down a tree unless three saplings are planted in its place. The measure aims to bolster reforestation and curb deforestation. It police authorities will enforce compliance and assess penalties for violations.
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Norway
Weather and Golf Tournaments Stir Greensboro and New Orleans
Weather unsettled over the weekend supported a cotton price rebound after an early drop, with July at 18.60 and October about 18.43. In Greensboro at Sedgefield, the Carolina Golf association set stages for the Women’s and Men’s amateur championships, with notable contenders like Mrs. R. R. Jones and Allan Smith preparing for key matches May 27 through June 8 and late June.
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Wheat Near $1 A Bushel As Market Fluctuates
AP Market Editor John P. Boughan reports wheat approached the $1.00 target per bushel but closed irregularly with a net 4 cent decline after broadening demand despite rain in Canada. Corn stayed steady to a small gain, oats fell, and provisions were mixed.
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John P. Boughan
Chicago
Canada
Sweet Revenge Dialogue in German Fragment
A brief dialogue fragment from Fliegende Blaetter Munich shows a tailor guiding a friend toward the dentist while noting the tailor will measure him for a suit. The exchange hints at irony and a future medical visit.
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Fliegende Blaetter
Munich
Raleigh and Charlotte stars poised for 1924 championship
Eugene Mills of Raleigh and Fred Laxton of Charlotte loom as title threats in 1924. Mills, the home course champion, can surge to danger any time he hits stride, while Laxton, three consecutive Carolina champion from 1921 to 1923, remains a strong tournament player. The field also includes numerous rising young players from both states who may emerge as dark horses in the title chase.
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Eugene Mills
Raleigh
Fred Laxton
Charlotte
Carolina
Airplane line offers commutation tickets
The first airplane commutation tickets appear on the New York Boston line. Tickets are transferable and good for 50 rides. Executives may depart in the morning, transact business, and return in time for dinner. Flying time is about one hour 45 minutes each way.
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New York- Boston
American Air Transport Association
New York
Turpentine and Rosin Trade Results Reported in Jacksonville
Turpentine firm shows 48 percent sales with 495 receipts and 180 shipments and stock of 17 658. Rosin firm reports 342 sales, 1 718 receipts, 1 567 shipments and stock 40 076. Quoted prices include B 635 D 655 E 705 F 1 725 E 730 M 735 N 780 WG820 WWX 875.
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Jacksonville
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