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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1933

Page

5

Wall Street Drifts on Mixed Day After Gold Tilt

The stock market drifted as the domestic gold rate shifted five cents, closing irregularly after a largely lower trend with some late recoveries. Volume reached 1,342,889 shares as bonds rose and several issues posted small gains while many industrials slipped.

New York Armour Preferred Western Union Steel American Steel Foundries National Distillers Johns-Manville U.S. Smelting International Nickel Atlas Tack Union Pay & Paper American Telephone du Pont General Motors Consolidated Gas Westinghouse Santa Fe Allied Chemical Case

Grain and livestock futures wrap Chicago markets

Chicago market update lists closing prices for Wheat Corn Oats Rye and Barley for December May and July contracts, along with Lard and Bellies values. December Wheat at 82 3 4 and 84 7 8. Corn December 43 1 2 May 50 1 4. Oats December 33 5 8 May 36 5 8. Rye December 53 May 57 3 4. Barley December 42 1 2 May 47 3 4. Lard December 4 30 January 4 60 May 4 97. Bellies December 4 50 January 4 00.

Chicago

Market report cattle hogs futures from Kansas City stockyards

Kansas City market notes from December 18 report hogs with top 3.29 for 170 240 lb choice. trims show 140 160 lb at 2.65 3.15 and 160 350 lb at 2.90 3.20. Cattle and calves steady to higher with varied weights and grades. sheep steady with top fed lambs 7.00 and ewes 3.25.

Kansas City IUS Dept Agr

Wool market in Boston shows mild optimism

Boston reports a cautiously improved sentiment in the wool market as trade moves slowly. Buyers note a stronger goods market tone and broader manufacturer inquiries, while receipts for the week ending December 16 reach 155,900 pounds, compared with 388,409 the prior week.

Boston US Dept

Cotton Markets Steady as New Orleans Sales Slow

New Orleans spot cotton closed quiet and steady with a five point drop. Sales totaled 366 bales as middling grades averaged 9.93 cents per pound, reflecting cautious demand in the market.

New Orleans

Cotton futures slip as demand remains weak on steady cables

In New York on December 18, an opening rise in cotton amid steady Liverpool cables and a firm dollar failed to spark demand. Prices eased as modest offerings limited gains, with March slipping from 10.17 to 10.08. The cotton market remained quiet, spot middling at 10.05.

New York Liverpool

Galveston Cotton Prices Cool Slightly in Trade

In Galveston Texas on December 18 spot cotton held steady with a five point drop to 9.80 per unit as sales reached 875 bales amid light demand and quiet market tone observed by AP reporters.

Galveston Texas

Stock Averages Report From December 18

Stock averages for December 18 show Indis at 89.0, 41.5, 65.6, 77.6 with Prev Day figures of 90.1, 42.0, 68.4, 78.5. Standard Statistics Co. provides the data under copyright 1933.

Standard Statistics Co Indis L'Rev Day

Market closing prices for NY trading day

New York stock listings show mixed gains and declines across multiple sectors. Notable closes include Am Alum at 73 1 4, Gulf Oil at 55 1 2, Amer G & E at 20 7 8, Newmont at 45 1 2, and Swift & Co at 14. Prices reflect varied demand with industrials and energy firms trading near session highs and lows.

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U S Bonds Market Report From New York

Treasury and liberty bond quotes summarized with prices and yields: liberty bonds at 33 to 38, 4 1-4s at 47 to 52, and 101.1 and 106.14 cited for respective issues. AP report dated December 18 from U S Bond Market notes.

New York Bonde Close Liberty Treas

Old Mission School of Beauty Culture Advertises Courses

Old Mission School of Beauty Culture offers complete courses in all branches of beauty culture with practical training on live models under licensed teachers. Mrs Wright and Mrs Porter aim to run the school cooperatively with city high class shops, advertising student work at student prices. Phone 182 for tuition and appointment details.

Wright Porter

Signs of spring arrive ahead of Christmas in Roswell

The Record received calls about early spring phenomena including strawberries ripening trees budding and violets blooming Mrs J E Wolfe near Roswell reports picking violets from her garden Saturday the flowers have bloomed about a week to ten days and may feature in Christmas decorations.

J. E. Wolfe Roswell

Notice of Election of Directors for Pecos Valley Conservancy District

Public notice proclaims an election for Districts 1 and 4 of the Pecos Valley Artesian Conservancy District. Voting on January 13, 1934, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at specified locations in Roswell and Artesia New Mexico. Follows Election Code, with districts, boundaries, and candidate rules. Pages list election judges, locations, and eligibility rules for owners of real property in districts. Authored by A D Crile J H Mullis M Y Montcat Jesse I Funk George Frisch and others, dated December 4 1933.

Pecos Valley Roswell New Mexico C Jackson Main Street Lake Arthur Artesia Geo. Perrine Rose Malone Clarence Pearson Charlie Foster J. R. Spense Chaves County Eddy County Pecos Valley Artesian

Northwest Skookum Delicious Jonathan Romes Ad

A local advertisement promotes Northwest Skookum Delicious with claims that Romes originate within 35 miles of Canada and urges readers to buy a box from their grocer.

Jonathan Romes Canada

Pan American Meet Debates Intervention Proposal

The Cuban delegation accused Brazil’s foreign minister Mello Franco of altering the conference agenda to block discussion of a Cuban plan to outlaw intervention in American nations. Cuba and allies pressed to fully debate the anti intervention proposal on Tuesday while threatening to displace the international law committee vice chair Angel Giraudy. The United States said its delegates would support a thorough discussion and denied changes to the agenda.

Montevideo Afonio Melio Franco Brazil International Law Committee Cuba Mello Franco Angel Alberto Giraudy United States

Scoutmasters Training Course to Close with Dinner

The Scoutmasters Training Course ends tonight at 6 30 with a dinner at the Southern Methodist church followed by a program and the final lecture. Certificates from the National Council, Boy Scouts of America will be awarded to 24 class members and faculty. Sgt James Duthie and Claude Simpson will speak, and A E Elmore will lecture. All troop committees are invited.

Southern Methodist Church National Council, Boy Scouts of America James Duthie Claude Simpson A. E. Elmore

Roswell Federal Home Loan closes 31 loans in district

The Roswell office of the Federal Home Loan Corporation announced two more loans closed this morning bringing the district total to 41 loans with a value of 3,2093. Most loans are for Roswell homes with a few for other district areas. J A D Herron Jr district minacter said about 1,000 in cash has come into Roswell for repairs and bids must include at least three quotes.

Roswell Federal Home Loan Corporation J. A D. Merron Jr Minacter Lincoln Chaves Eddy Lea Clovis Herron

Impatient Over Approval Milk Code In New Mexico

Milk producers on the Elephant Butte project and district producer distributors await a hearing date for their proposed milk code. W P Thorpe, code committee member, said the code was submitted to the agriculture department on October 25 and no hearing date has been set, causing growing impatience.

Las Cruces WN. M Elephant Butte Irrigation Project W. P. Thorpe Department of Agriculture

Fields Fired at Roosevelt Direction Triggers Bank Shakeup

AP reports W E Pepperell named acting president of Ninth Federal Land Bank at Wichita after John T Fields said he was fired by direction of President Roosevelt. Pepperell to run bank until regular president chosen by Washington and board by January 10. Governor Myers says a new president will be named soon. Myers refutes Roosevelt involvement. Also notes Louis Vance death deemed accidental by Dr. Norris.

Wichita Base W. E. Pepperell Ninth Federal Land Bank John Fields Roosevelt Pepperell For Credit Administration Washington St. Louis William S. Myers Farm Credit Administration John T. Fields Myers

Gold Price Rise Tied to Policy Debates in 1935

The new gold price uptick followed Brookings Institution findings that the administration’s gold purchases cannot ensure higher prices and urged monetary policy review. The National Economy League called for a balanced budget to curb unsound money, projecting a $4.01 billion deficit for the year ending June 30. Treasury officials weighed the 1935 budget amid near-billion dollar deficits and emergency expenditures.

Brookings Institution National Economy League League Treasury White House

First Methodist Episcopal Church Elects League Officers

The Epworth League held a semi annual election during Sunday services. Elected for the coming year were President Alice Tilton. 1st vice president Leslie Hogzge. 2nd vice president Bomibel Fales. 3rd vice president Fern Rapp. 4th vice president Max Littell. assistant Bill Dearr and Wayne Rapp. Secretary Nadine Johnson. Treasurer Johnny Wilson. pianist Vera Crouse Bolds. assistant Bomibel Fales. publicity agent Lynn Win Croisant. Record want.

Epworth Legue Alice Tilton Leslie Hogzge Bomibel Fales Fern Rapp Max Littell Bill Dearr Wayne Rapp Nadine Johnson Treas Johnny Wilson Vera Crouse-Bolds Bonibel Fales Lynn Win

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