Stock Market Slumps Amid Rumors and Weak Close
On September 20 New York markets slid as exchanges ended lower after a volatile session. Metals and rails led losses of 1 to 4 points or more with transfers at 2,419,750 shares. Rumors of a sound money statement from Washington unsettled traders while grain and cotton eased and the dollar declined in foreign exchange.
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New York Stocks Close on Exchange with Wide Varied Moves
The New York Stock Exchange closes mixed as many rails and industrials show gains while heavy equipment and utility issues slide. Major movers include American Sugar, Union Pacific, and General Electric, with early gains offset by declines in several oil and chemical issues.
Cotton Futures Slide on Liquidation and Renewed Pressure
New York market opened with a sharp break of over 2 per bale amid heavy liquidation, followed by partial recoveries as trade buying and covering resumed. December futures fell from 10.05 to 16.36 earlier, then fluctuated nervously before closing barely steady, with 40 to 46 point losses. Spot cotton remained barely steady at mid 10s.
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Market Report: Live Animals Upbeat in Kansas City Sale
Kansas City buyers showed robust demand for hogs cattle calves and sheep with steady to higher quotes. Hogs 160 direct and government pigs about 15 25 higher led by top 4 80 per pound for 200 225 Ibs. cattle and calves mixed gains across weights. sheep 30 45 higher with lambs reaching 7 25 for top lots.
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Chicago Grain Prices and Market Close
Chicago grain prices for September and December deliveries across wheat corn oats rye barley and barley futures. The report lists September, December, and May figures with small fluctuations and odd OCR remnants.
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Wool market reports steady demand for territory wool
Boston wool market notes active finer grades with prices firm around 80 cents per soured basis for French combing 64s and finer. 58s 60s and 1-2 blood territory combing wool sold slightly above 80 cents with a range of 78 to 81 cents on a soured basis.
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New York Stock Market Averages Slip On Mixed Trading
New York stocks closed mixed with key industrials and utilities showing uneven moves as investors weighed earnings and outlooks. Prominent names like Am Cyanamid and Am General Electric traded with modest gains, while energy and mining shares such as Gulf Oil Hecla Mining and Newmont faced varied results amid a cautious mood.
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Liberty bonds close with mixed gains and steady Treasurys
Liberty bonds closed with Liberty 4 1/4s at 33 38, yielding 1062.26, while Treasury 4 1/4s traded 47 to 52 at 110.10. The market reflected modest activity as investors weighed inflation and policy signals in New York trade.
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Ad Club plans float for Roswell fair parade
The Roswell Advertising Club met to dedicate the weekly program to the Eastern New Mexico State Fair in Roswell October 18 19 20 and 21. They voted to enter a float for the Queen of the Fair Parade and appointed Ned Revelle Howard Glover Elbert Schuler and B B Wilson to lead the float effort.
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Beautifying the Yard Talk at Mine Riot Club Meeting
Howard Grover gave a five minute talk on Beautifying the Yard during the mine riot professionals meeting today. Toby, a advertising representative, attended as a guest while Hunter presided as club president. Reed Want-Ads Get Results record Want-Ads Get Results.
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Sale terms cash at striking off with redemption rights
Pro per sale terms specify cash payment at time of property striking off and sale subject to defendants right of redemption as permitted by law. Dorothy Holesapple, Special Master Adv.
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Tammany Wins Prial Grabs Controller Nomination
In a political contest within Tammany, Frank J Prial won the nomination for controller. He defeated John Harman by a wide margin as ballots were counted across thousands of districts. The scene involved Ambre and Scalping references as Tammany faced internal head feathers over the result.
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Merchants Institute to Be Held Next Week
The Roswell Chamber of Commerce will host a three day Merchants Institute next week with H W Stanley of the Dallas Chamber as speaker for all sessions. The talks cover salesmanship advertising merchandising problems and store management under new conditions. Sessions will be free to merchants and employees and are expected to attract large crowds.
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Drugstores Eye Thriving Months Ahead
Drug stores anticipate strong business in coming months as prescription sales rise and liquor prices may drop due to potential tax provisions under the Lane law.
Prohibition Vote Timeline Moves Toward 26-State Goal
The article notes continued free page coverage and outlines upcoming state votes from October to November. Virginia votes on October 3, Florida on October 10, followed by North and South Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Utah on November 7. Anti-prohibitionists need five victories to reach the 26-state threshold needed to amend the constitution, with ratification expected in December.
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Treasury Fixes Gold Price at 32.28 An Ounce
Washington reports the treasury set the price of gold at 32.28 dollars per ounce, up 64 cents from yesterday's quotation. The announcement marks another daily adjustment in the gold market with official pricing.
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NRA Mediation Yields Settlements as Strikes Subside
The NRA mediated several labor disputes including Bowler Roller Company in Detroit and 600 dress workers in St Louis. A 15 000 painters and paper hangers strike tripled demands in New York while broader coal strikes threatened in Arkansas Oklahoma and New Mexico.
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Guards Break Strike At Mentmore Mine In New Clash
Guards pressed to end the strike at Mentmore Mine as workers returned to the pit. George Miksch, manager, said there would be no further negotiations with the National Miners Union and he would deal only with his employer. District Attorney David Chavez was en route to San Juan county likely to take action in the strike area or military courts, details unclear.
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