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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1934
Page
8
New Orleans market opened stronger but soon eased as gains faded. July and October futures rose mid session to near new highs, then closed with small gains. exports reached 19,368 bales. Spot prices closed steady with low middling at 11.45 and good middling at 12.55.
New York cotton futures showed an uneven day with modest gains early on steady cables, then a drop as liquidation followed news of limited crop damage from a tropical storm. Prices steadied later as rain in parts of Texas emerged and spot middling held around 12.15 while futures closed mildly lower to higher within a narrow range.
Liverpool reports 6 000 bales on the spot with American cotton nil. Prices decline four points across grades from strict good middling 7.24 to good ordinary 5.74. Futures close quiet and steady with July 6.38 and other months around 6.28.
In New Orleans on June 18 cottonseed oil closed firm with values for prime summer yellow at 4.80 to 4.95 and prime crude at 4.25 to 4.37 for nearby and 1 2 months. In New York futures closed steady with spot unquoted and prices 5.46B for June, 5.45B July, rising to 5.95B in December with 12 contracts traded including 10 switches.
USDA notes total U S shipments 966 for Sunday 19 old stock dull supplies moderate demand slow sacked prices per cwt Wisconsin round whites U S No 1 around 1 60 25 new stock steady liberal demand good most cars show decay Triumphs Alabama U S No 1 1 40 50 Louisiana 1 40 45 decay 1 15 35 Arkansas U S No 1 1 40 50 decay 1 30 35 Oklahoma 1 40 50 decay 1 30 35 Mississippi 1 40 decay 1 25 North Carolina cobblers U S No 1 1 40 50 barrels 2 50 60
On June 18 in New York the foreign exchange market remained steady with Great Britain priced at 5.04 7 8 dollars and 60 day bills at 5.03 3 4. France stands at 6.60 3 4, Italy at 8.62, and Belgium 23.38. Other currencies listed include Germany 8.15, Holland 67.85, Norway 25.37, Sweden 26.04, Denmark 22.55, Finland 2.24, Switzerland 2.52, Spain 13.79, Portugal 4.60 1 8, Greece 94 3 4, Poland 18.94, Czechoslovakia 4.16, Yugoslavia 2.23 1 2, Austria 18.94, Hungary 29.80, Romania 1.01, Argentina 33.67, Brazil 8.57, Tokyo 30.00, Shanghai 33.00, Hong Kong 36.63, Mexico City 28.00, Montreal in New York 101.25, New York in Montreal 98.75. Thirty purebred Jersey calves were distributed to 4-H club members in North Carolina to stimulate farm boys interest in good livestock.
New York stocks closed irregular as sessions stayed dull with limited investor action. Some issues rose to near year highs while others fell sharply. several leaders showed small gains, and Freeport Texas and Westinghouse Air Brake declined over 3 points amid broader market hesitancy.
Stock irregular and indecisive trading in New York with bonds mixed and prime issues steady. Curb and utilities lag, foreign exchanges quiet, cotton up on weather and trade buying, sugar and coffee higher, grains firm, corn strong amid pest issues, cattle and hogs up with top prices noted.
Chicago grain prices open lower on weekend rains with Sept wheat around 93 7-8 to 94 and corn down 3-8 to 3-4. Wheat closes 3-8 to 3-4 higher than Saturday. corn up about 1 cent. Hogs, cattle, and vealers rise with futures and cash values showing broad gains across grades.
Notices announce letters of administration sought for Nancy B Cox estate in Ouachita Parish with ten day showing deadline. Also a marshal sale of home furniture from Monroe with sale set for June 23 1934 to satisfy writ of fi fa and cash terms. Final account filing for Robert Morrison estate invites creditors to contest within ten days.
Milner Fuller Inc advertises used car bargains with discounted prices and a selection of pre owned vehicles. The notice highlights value deals and turnkey options for buyers seeking affordable transportation.
New York sugar futures rose as covering and commission house buying supported the market. July contracts moved from 1.2 to 1.65, March from 1.87 to 1.90, and nearby months held near the best. Closings showed steady gains of 2 points or less with 27,500 tons sold.
Butter prices firmed with creamery specials at 25 1-4 to 3-4 for extras and 22 1-4 to 24 3-4 for firsts. Total butter sales 315 tubs while eggs moved 15 433 cases with current receipts 12 3-4 to 13 3-4 and egg sales at 16 1-4 for stored firsts.
Lawmakers gather in Baton Rouge as the house plans to take up the 112 million dollar general biennial appropriations bill and a 15.75 million tax relief fund proposal amid tax reform battles. Governor Allen promotes reform while Senator Huey Long’s potential return from Washington hangs over the session.
Live poultry prices across trucks show steady movement with hens at 12 to 12 1/2 cents, leghorn hens around 9 1/2, and various values listed for Rock fryers, colored birds, leg horns, barebacks, roosters, turkeys, ducks, and geese. Prices cover spring ducks and geese in several weight classes.
US investors urge protest against Germany debt action claiming discrimination against American holders as losses mount and other nations’ investors receive better treatment. Separate note mentions North Carolina State College agricultural extension campaign for better rare homes.
Call money steady at 1 percent all day. Time loans steady with 60 days to 1 year at 3-4 to 1 percent. Prime commercial paper 3-4. Bankers acceptances unchanged across terms from 30 days to 5-6 months with rates 1-4 to 3-16. Rediscount rate: New York reserve bank at 112 percent.
List of cars with prices includes a 1932 Chevrolet four door sedan for 445 dollars, a 1929 Ford sedan for 95, an 1980 Plymouth four door for 225, a 1929 Chevrolet coupe for 150, a 1929 Studebaker six Dodge sedan for 135, and a 1931 Ford coupe for 185 with licenses and condition noted. many other bargains offered.
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