Wall Street Gains Narrow in Mixed Market May 26
The stock market edged higher with several issues posting solid gains amid subnormal activity. Turnover stood at 279,300 shares as prices held steady. Cash corn reached 60 cents per bushel, wheat rose over a cent, and cotton advanced. Bonds posted small gains while the dollar strengthened against major foreign currencies. Corporate movers included American Sugar, Allied Chemical, and other blue chips. Chicago grains closed with modest futures, led by wheat near 93 to 94 cents and corn around 51 to 56 cents.
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New York
U. S
Allied Chemical
American Telephone
U.S. Steel
Case
International Harvester
Borden
Chrysler
Sears Roebuck
Montgomery ,Ward
Santa Fe
Howe Sound
Cerro de Pasco
American Tobacco
Liggett & Myers
Reynolds
Schenley
U. Ss. Industrial Alcohol
Great Western Sugar
United Aircraft
American Smelting
Motor and Utilities
New York Stocks May 26 1934 Gains and Losses
New York stock averages show mixed results for May 26 with notable moves in Am Cyan B Am G&E and Ford Ltd. Major components include Humble Oil Newmont Penn Road and Swift & Co while total figures show day performance and industry breakdowns.
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Am Cyan
Amer G&e
Amer Sup
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City Sve
City Sve Ltd
Cord Mir
Cresson
el B&s
Ford Ltd
Gulf Oil
Humble Oil
Ning Hud
Newmont
Penn Road
Sound
Swift & Co
Unit Gas
Livestock Prices Steady to Mixed at Kansas City Market
AP report from Kansas City notes weekly hogs 1200, steady to 5 lower with top 3.30 and odd sows down. Cattle and calves 300 200 for the week with fed steers 1156 pounds and up steady to strong, other cattle weaker. Week’s top 1280 pound steers 8.35 and choice yearlings 7.75. Sheep 1200 for the week with spring lambs steady to strong, natives and wool lambs varied, closing slaughter ewes 2.25 50.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Cotton prices rise on moderate demand and cover
In New York on May 26 in quiet trade, moderate demand and weekend covering pushed cotton futures higher by about 9 to 10 points. July at 11.43-44, October 11.63-64, December 11.74, January 11.79, March 11.92, May 12.01. Spot stayed steady at middling 11.60.
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Boston Wool Market Steady Yet Low Activity This Week
Boston reports continuing very low activity in the wool market. Little fleece wool from the new clip moved at prices below asks, while country packed fleeces to arrive held steady. Western grown wool saw a small volume of business with prices firm and unchanged from last week.
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Boston
Ap-Us
U S Bonds Close With Mixed Results In New York
U S bonds finished trading in New York on May 26 with quiet activity. The Fourth 4 1/4s closed at 104. The Fed Farm Mortgage 3 1/4s of 1964 settled around 401.29 and the Home Owners Loan 4s about 101.12.
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U.S. Bonds
New York
Fed Farm
Home Owners Loan
Galveston Cotton Market Steady Despite Sales Rise
Spot cotton held steady with five higher days into middling 11.6 cents per pound. Sales from the market reached 510 bales as of May 26 in Galveston.
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Galveston
Market Report Cotton Prices Rise Slightly in New Orleans
New Orleans spot cotton closes steady up five points with sales reaching 575 bales. Middling price noted at 11.50 cents per pound as markets show cautious gain in late May trading.
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New Orleans
Commencement Address Gave Insight On Four Ancient Problems
Allen E. Bruce delivers the 1913 graduating address, reflecting on religious social health and economic issues. He frames humanity's four core problems, argues God government and science offer solutions, and calls graduates to give their effort to solve economic needs while noting the danger of wealth disparity.
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Jean Cauhape
Verner Coppin
Fanchou Coy
Virginia Duffin
Charles Darnell
Arline Duffield
R. J. Davis
Russell Duvall
Dorothy Dow
Harold Elam
Lois Emmett
Lorraine Echler
Kenneth Entrop
George Elam
June Fisher
William Friend
Marian Fimkhausen
Dorothy Francis
Elizabeth Fleming
Fred Glover
Ed Green
Catherine Gaines
Maxine Green
Marie Garcia
Phyllis Jean Gessert
Jewell Goodmer
Forrest Greene
Donald Gillespie
Martha Hall
Joe Harper
Elsie Hodges
Woodrow House
Parney Hall
Helen Hill
Tom Harrison
William Hannigan
James Johnson
Glenn Jones
Vella Mae Knox
Karl Klyng
Foster Karins
Velna Liston
Clara Lambeth
Elizabeth Lyon
Ester Lane
Belva Martin
Madge McClister
Eileen Morris
L. W. McGuffin
Edna Malone
Burton Miller
Gene Moore
God
Tomor
The Fountain Of Life Hagerman Mineral Wells Ad
A Hagerman Mineral Wells Co ad touts the miraculous healing power of mineral water. It promotes a modern bath house and apartments with mineral water sweat baths massage blood washing baths salt glow and alcohol rubs promising guaranteed satisfaction.
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Hagerman Mineral Wells Co. Inc
Columbines Blooming New In Gallon Containers
Several columbines blooming in gallon containers, with multiple colors per pot. Sold at 50 cents per container. Contact Mrs. L. H. Weber at 605 North Washington for details.
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L. H. Weber
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Washington
Dunagan Runs for Sheriff in Chaves County
Homer Dunagan, longtime Roswell deputy sheriff and jailor, announces his candidacy for sheriff of Chaves County in the Democratic primary. A 19 year New Mexico resident and WWI veteran, Dunagan emphasizes law enforcement, impartiality and economical administration, pledging to appoint worthy assistants if nominated and elected.
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Dunagan
New Mexico
First New Mexico Infantry
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New Mexico Infantry
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Chaves County
Falcon Electrical Service Ad Sparks Quick Radio Fix
Local radio repair ad promises fast service and fair prices. Falcon Electrical Service at 125 West Second Avenue offers repairs with affordable charges, urging customers not to worry about costly bills.
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Falcon
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