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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1928

Page

5

Stock Market Rally Driven by Excited Public Speculation

Excited public speculation fed a broad stock rally with near twenty new all time highs and gains from 1 to almost 10 points. Montgomery Ward led at 252, other leaders included Purity Baking, Commercial Solvents, and Warren Bros with solid daily advances. Commodity and money markets showed modest shifts as call money held at 7 percent and time money firmed.

Stanley W. Prenosil Associated Press New York Montgomery-Ward Motor Products International Nickel Commercial Investment Trust Republic Steel Warner Bros Fox Film Shubert Brooklyn Edison Warren Bros American Bank Russia Insurance Wright Aeronautical General Electric

Cochet Likely 10 Win US Singles Tennis Title

At St Hills New York Rene Lacoste relinquished the national singles championship by default allowing Henri Cochet to emerge as the likely champion. Cochet, in top form, has shown he can beat anyone and is favored to win while Lacoste steps aside. The field of 64 players narrows through the week with the runner up likely to be Cochet’s chief rival.

ST Hills N. Y America Rene Lacoste Rene Henri Cochet Cochet

Raw Sugar Quiet as Markets Dip to New Seasonal Lows

In New York on September 10 raw sugar remained quiet with no sales. Prices were weak as futures opened down 3 to 4 points, hitting new season low records while spot sugar sold at 3.96 duty paid.

SUGAR New York

Hoover maps campaign moves as cross currents shift effort

Herbert Hoover outlines state by state political dynamics to callers at his Washington headquarters. He notes western gains, Missouri improvements after Frank’s defection, and growing focus on New York and Massachusetts. He plans eastward addresses and tightens organized efforts to contest the South while eyeing Virginia North Carolina Georgia and Mississippi.

James L. West Associated Press Washington Herbert Hoover West Missouri Arizona Montana Nathan C. Frank St. Louis Senate Hoover New York Massachusetts East South Mississippi Virginia North Carolina Georgia Texas Florida Alabama Lone Star

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed by Old Folks

A promotional notice touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe mild laxative for all ages. It traces its method to 19th century practice using senna and pepsin and invites readers to request a free prepaid bottle by mailing name and address.

Caldwell Medical College Dr. Caldwell

Democrats Bid for Late LaFollette Vote

Governor Smith will travel on an eleven car special train through thirteen states during a campaign run starting after September. The tour includes Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado Montana Minnesota Wisconsin and Wisconsin where Smith will speak in six states and hit Oklahoma the only 1924 LaFollette carry. John W. Davis won Oklahoma by about 30000 votes but fared poorly elsewhere.

D. Harold Oliver Associated Press Albany N. Y Smith West Rochester Oklahoma Nebraska Colorado Montana Minnesota Wisconsin Robert M. LaFollette John W. Davis

Davis Loses Ground in Five State Tour

In five states Wyoming Montana North Dakota Minnesota and Wisconsin Davis finished last in the three cornered presidential race. After a Denver speech next Saturday night New York governors will campaign where La Follette showed strength four years ago. In many states the second week of the tour saw combined Davis La Follette support exceed Coolidge. Smith managers aim to win La Follette followers and expect Davis to appeal in northern border regions.

Wyoming Montana North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Davis Denver New York la Follette Coolidge Smith

Blue telescope-eyed goldfish sets top price at London show

In London the British Aquarists Association exhibition saw a blue telescopic-eyed veiltail goldfish fetch the highest bid of one hundred pounds. The specimen is among new goldfish breeds developed by the Japanese, with gold, white and black colors common and blue rarer.

New York London

Anti Snobs Club Formed in Constantinople Fashion Fight

A Constantinople woman starts an Anti Snobs club to curb excess. Members pledge not to own more than one ball dress to enforce economy among Turkish wives enamored with finery.

Constantinople

Dean Patterson University Dean Dies in New Hampshire

Dr A H Patterson 57 dean of physics at the University of North Carolina died at Little Boar's Head Rye Beach N H after months of ill health His family includes widow Eleano r Alexander Chandler Chapel Hill son Howard Patterson Boston daughter Mrs Samuel Fisher Asheville four brothers Funeral services will be held in Chapel Hill with interment in Salem cemetery Winston Salem relatives said.

Winston-Salem A. H. Patterson School of Physics University of North Carolina Little Boar's Head Rye Beach N. H Rufus L Mary F. Patterson Harvard University of Georgia Athens Eleanor Alexander Chapel Hill Howard Patterson Boston

Typographical Union Holds 73rd Charleston Convention

About 1 000 International Typographical Union members gathered in Charleston South Carolina for the 73rd convention at the Old Citadel building. Delegates arrived from New York New England Chicago and other regions aboard ships trains and cars. President Charles P Howard welcomed attendees as they planned harbor trips Fort Sumter Fort Moultrie visits and a dinner hosted by Lt. Col. Fred W. Bugbee.

Charleston Thomas P. Stoney Chamber of Commerce International Typographical Union Citadel New York New England Clyde Line Chicago Midwest Charles P. Howard The Union Old Fort Sumter Fort Moultrie Fred W. Bugbee

Knox Beats Highland in Fast Ball Game

The Knox Club defeated the Highland Club in a brisk baseball game. Highland threatened in the sixth as Jones stood on second and Spoon batted, but Johnson’s strong throw cut down Jones at the plate. McDonald and Spoon shone for Highland while Hill English and Johnson starred for Knox.

Knox Highland Jones Spoon Johnson McDonald Hill English

Grain and Cotton Market Opinions Ahead of Government Crop Report

Tribune notes the upcoming September crop report at 3 PM is not expected to shift grain estimates. Corn range 2.996 to 3.122 billion bushels with average 3.072. Spring wheat 310 million estimated, average 316 million. last month 13 million, last year 319 million. Cotton opinions from Wade, Wrenn, Pynchon, Hubbard and Clark Co. advise selling on rallies or declines and caution on the report’s impact.

MNO F. Clark & CO Wade Bros Wrenn Bros Pynchon Hubbard Bros JNO F. Cuark

Grain opinions favor wheat sales and cautious corn buying

Bache recommends selling wheat on bulges and trading corn on declines. Logan and Bryan see wheat under Canadian market influence for some time. Barrett Frazier expects a weak market today but cautions against aggressive selling of corn if spring wheat sources push prices down. JO. F., CLARK & CO.

Bache Logan & Bryan Barrett Frazier JO. F, Clark & CO

Cotton Letter and Market Outlook Mixed Prices

Liverpool reports American points lower than due with spot sales and mids, weather varied across regions from clear to showers, and demand appears limited. J. F. Clark & Co notes heavy selling reducing market reaction and expects possible continued advance early week unless sharp corrections occur.

Liverpool Abilene Palestine Mississippi Alabama Arkansas Oklahoma West Texas East Texas Worth Street Manchester Cables

Will Rogers Attacks Notification Ceremonies in Anti-Bank Appeal

In a humorous weekly backing the Anti-Bank party, Will Rogers argues against early notifications, calling them the last major public duty for candidates. He mocks various politicians, praises his party, and says candidates should learn fate on November 6. He adds he seeks cabinet hires who won’t aim for the White House.

Will Rogers Anti-Bank Party Smith Herbert White House

Steel Measure Replaces 160 kg Crossings in Measure Call

J. F. Clark and Co announces a change in weighing procedure with steel measures used instead of the 160 kilogram standard for crossings. The notice outlines the substitution and calls for compliance.

J. F. Clark and CO

Cotton Market Drops on Bears After Government Report

New York September 10. Prices fell sharply as traders priced in a bearish crop report and better southern weather. Futures closed lower across the board with January to December contracts ranging from about 18.99 to 19.69 cents per pound amid mid day rallies on covering.

New York South P.C

Foreign Exchange Quotations in Cents and Percentages

Mixed quota tions show Britain at 4844 demand and 485 3 32 cables with 60 day bills 481. France 390 percent demand and 390 1 2 cables. Italy 522 percent demand with 523 cables. Belgium 1389 1 2 demand, Germany 2380 1 2, Holland 4006, Norway 2665 1 2, Sweden 2675, Denmark 2665 1 2, Switzerland 1925, Spain 1657, Greece 129, Poland 1125, Czechoslovakia 296 1 4, Jugoslavia 176, Austria 1408, Rumania 61 1 8, Argentina 4218%, Brazil 1193, Tokyo 4558, Shanghai 64 12 Mon treal 100.09 13 8

New York Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Austria Rumania Argentine Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Montreal

Cotton futures slide after government crop estimate

New York cotton prices tumbled at the open as the government crop estimate of 14,439,000 bales spurred heavy selling. October contracts fell from 19.25 to 18.34 cents, and December slipped from 19.09 to 18.15 cents. Liverpool also showed weakness.

New York Cotton Exchange Liverpool Southern

Liverpool Cotton Prices Ease Amid Demand Slump

Liverpool is reporting fair demand for spot cotton with lower prices. American grades rule, with strict good midling at 10.66 and strict low middling at 9.86. Sales reach 6,000 bales, receipts 200, all American. Futures close quiet and steady across September to July contracts.

Liverpool

Metal price report from New York markets

Copper firm at 14 percent rise for spot and futures. Iron steady with No 2 iron for eastern Pennsylvania at 1950 2000. Tin steady spot 4700 futures 4612 4625. Lead firm spot New York 640 East St. Louis 625. Zinc firm East St. Louis spot and futures 625. Antimony 1050. Quicksilver 128.00.

New York Pennsylvania Buffalo Alabama East St. Louis

Market Notes Hint at Call Money Rate Shift

The report suggests a few strong ties and possible upward revision in the call money rate, with selling observed in the morning. If no change occurs this afternoon, expect continued irregularity as traders react to anticipated rate moves.

Potatoes Market Steady on Weekend Trade Totals

Chicago on Sept 10 potato receipts 163 cars on track 257. U S shipments Saturday 4 695 and Sunday 414 cars. Wisconsin Irish Cobblers 1.00 1.10 per sack. Minnesota Ohios 85 90. Kansas Missouri Nebraskan sacks Irish Cobblers 75 100.

Chicago U. S Wisconsin Minnesota Kansas Missouri Nebraska

Chicago Grain Prices Reported for Sept. 160

Wheat values range from No. 2 hard at 1.09 to 1.10 percent, No. 3 northern spring at 1.04 percent. Corn No. 2 mixed at .99, No. 2 yellow at 1.00 to 1.01. Oats No. 2 white around 4.14 to 4.19, No. 3 white about 3.9 to 4.1. Rye no sales. Barley 0.58 to 0.68. Timothy seed 4.50 to 5.10. Clover seed 21.00 to 23.95. Lard 42.90. Ribs 14.62. Bellies 16.35.

Sig Meyers Tob Ese Ludlum Steel Lorillard Eee Eevee Lehn and Fink *F. Eee Marland Oil Mont Ward Miami Natl Dairy Nor Pas Ry North Amn Co Eoere Nail Cash Ash Motors Willys Overland Otis Steel Pathe . Ee Park Tilford Park Utah Ff Phil Pete Penna Ry Pierce Arrow Pan Pete Postum Wee Packard Rep Iron Steel US Rubber Wiee Rock Island Ry Rem Rand One Ee Eee Os Ee RJ Reynolds Sears Roebuck Studebaker Eee Stewart Warner Ee Simmons Bed Sinclair Oil Sup Oil Ee . Eee 5S Timken RB Ee Tt Tex Gulf Sur Eee Teree Trans Oil Il Eee Tex Pac Land Ee Tear Chicago

Urban Shocker Dies of Pneumonia in Denver

Denver reports the death of Urban J. Shocker 38 former pitching ace for the New York Yankees and St. Louis Browns after a month long illness in altitude pneumonia. The veteran, who previously played for the Yankees Browns and briefly Windsor and Ottawa, had heart disease and was released earlier this year.

Denver Urban J. Shocker New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Yankees Shocker New York Americans

Glory of the commonplace sermon by Rev Roy Farmer

Rev Roy I Farmer, pastor of the First Methodist Protestant church, preaches on The Glory of the Commonplace. He cites Matthew 13 55 and praises humble, unseen helpers as the root of great outcomes, urging youth to begin with beginnings and endure toil.

Roy Farmer First Methodist Protestant Roy I. Farmer Jesus the Carpenter Mr. Carpenter Jesus Temple God Matthew

Roy Hunt Sought in Wife’s Death Near Marion North Carolina

Authorities hunted Roy Hunt 32 years old after his wife was shot to death at their home near Marion. The suspect fled after reporting the suicide to neighbors and said he would notify police. A seven year old boy heard three gunshots and saw the wife fall. Neighbors said Hunt had been drinking and quarreled with his wife.

Marion N. C Roy Hunt Hig Lake Tahoma

Cotton futures close steady in New Orleans session

In New Orleans on September 10 cotton futures closed steady with a net decline ranging from 97 to 109 points. Key delivery months showed mixed moves with January at 1748, March at 1767, May 1758, October 1740, and December 1746.

N. O New Orleans P. C

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