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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1934
Page
7
In New Orleans on December 24 the cotton market opened higher on favorable cables and buying, with December at 12.63 and months later easing 1 to 3 points before closing near the day’s lows. Exports reached 17 549 bales, spot quotations were unchanged, with sales at 757 and stock 748 820.
New York reports a quiet session as prices drift lower on holiday liquidation. January activity shifts to later months in anticipation of notices on Wednesday, with spot steady at 12.80 and March about 12.63.
In Liverpool on December 24, spot cotton prices rose three points with American bales at 17 000. Quotations show American strict good middling 7.83 and other grades ranging to strict good ordinary 6.63. Futures closed quiet and steady with December at 6.89 and subsequent months around 6.85 to 6.70.
In New York trading on December 24, sugar futures rise with stronger buying from Cuban-connected houses. March moves to 1.78 and May to 1.83, shifting from near to distant positions. Futures finish steady with minor changes and 14 300 tons sold. Persisting quotes include Jan 1.74 3/4, Mar 1.77 1/2, May 1.82 1/2, July 1.86 1/2, Sept 1.89 1/2, Dec 1.92 1/2. B bid.
Nordenham Germany expresses gratitude to Aberdeen Scotland for condolences after two Nordenham sailors died during an attempt to save an Aberdeen ship.
A holiday mood marked the day with a generally cheerful tone yet slow trading. Volume hovered around 800000 shares as prices moved little, with some issues advancing while others stagnated amid a subdued session and a firmer close.
New York stocks steadied as the day closed with leaders treading water and bonds showing mixed readings while curbs and utilities lagged. Cotton and sugar were quiet as liquidation and Cuban buying framed activity. coffee saw house buying. In Chicago, wheat held firm, corn rose on a cold forecast, and cattle and hogs posted notable gains with highs near $10.50 and $6.65 respectively.
Chicago grain markets show higher early prices driven by colder weather and stronger feeding demand. May wheat climbs to about 1.99 and corn advances toward 0.88, with oats and barley also shifting and provisions rising by 30 to 45 cents.
The market shows steady foreign exchange with Great Britain at 4.94 1 4 in dollars and related cables. Rates are listed for multiple countries and cities including Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, and Tokyo, with a note on New York Montreal and Montreal New York cross rates.
In New Orleans trading on December 24 primed yellow cottonseed oil ranged 9.75 to 9.90 for summer and 9.00 to 9.25 for crude with several months noted. In New York noon closes show firm specs with December 10.35B and May 10.37 for May futures and 48 contracts traded including two switches.
Call money steady at 1 percent for the day in New York on December 24. Time loans hold at 3-4 percent for 60 days to six months. Prime commercial paper at 3-4 percent. Bankers' acceptances unchanged with varied terms from 30 to 90 days and 4 to 5 months. Rediscount rate at the New York reserve bank stands at 1 1/2 percent.
USDA Chicago report notes potatoes at 63, on track 189, total shipments 565 Saturday 35 Sunday. Demand dull, supplies moderate, trading slow. Idaho Russet U S No 1 priced 1.50 to 1.75 per cwt, Colorado McClures 1.75 to 1.95, Wisconsin Round White No 1 around 0.75.
Fourth Judicial District Court in Ouachita Parish Louisiana issues a writ to seize and sell at public auction the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter and the south half of the north half of the southeast quarter in section 9 township 16 north range 4 east totaling 80 acres more or less. Sale February 26 1935 at the courthouse steps cash without appraisal. Milton Coverdale Sheriff. Monroe Louisiana. Dematerialized December 24 31 1934 to January 21 1935.
USDA Chicago market summary notes 19 000 hogs 9 000 direct active 25 40 cents higher than Friday with various weights. Cattle 7 000 commercial 1 000 government calves 2 000 commercial 500 government with steady to higher prices and buyers active. Slaughter lambs and ewes see higher asking prices. lambs light weight show strength while vealers and feeders steady to firm.
Chicago reports steady butter with 1,615 pounds traded and creamery specials at 30 1-2 to 31 for extras. Eggs steady at 1,660 with extra firsts cars at 28 1-2 local 28 and current receipts 25, plus refrigerators 21 1-2.
Chicago December poultry prices list live and dressed birds with weights and price ranges. Hens and roosters, leghorns, colored varieties, and young and old toms show varied factors while No. 21% appears as a price indicator for dressed turkeys.
Official notice published in Monroe Louisiana detailing dates December 24 31 1934 January 7 14 21 1935 with sheriff related matters to be observed or acted upon. The notice calls for public awareness and compliance from residents within the jurisdiction.
Pair of shell-rimmed glasses lost Saturday evening at Illinois Central Depot. Reward offered. Call 2288.
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