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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1934
Page
5
Detailed list of New York stock quotes across many firms with mixed gains and losses. Major names include Coca Cola, General Electric, US Steel, and Texaco among others, with figures showing price changes and daily movements. Also reports Kansas City livestock and market summaries for hogs cattle and sheep with weekly comparisons and price ranges.
New Orleans spot cotton held steady with an 11 point rise as sales reached 5442 bales. Middling grade quoted at 12.81 cents per pound amid AP coverage from the market desk.
A list of stock prices and changes in New York curb market quotes includes Alum Co Am 53 Amn Cyan B 17 1/8 Amn G & E 21 1/8 Am Sup Pow 1 7/8 Ark Nat Gas A 1 City Sve 1 7/8 City Sve Pid 15 Cresson Gold 1 1/8 Cusi-Mex 1 1/2 FE Bons & Sh 1 1/4 Ford Mot Ltd 10 Gulf Oil Pa 54 Humble Oil 41 1/8 Newmont Min 40 5/8 Nia Hud Pow 4 1/2 Penn Road 1 7/8 Swift & Co 19 Texan Oil 2 1/4 Unit & Pew A 1 3/4 Unit Verde 4 1/2.
Prices reversed initial losses as southern selling eased and mills showed demand. Government loan talk boosted sentiment with farmers reportedly willing to accept the 12 cent loan, causing December to rise. The market closed higher with gains of 13 to 16 points, spot middling at 12.70.
The New York market closed with most traders on the sidelines. Turnover was 222,370 shares as oats held steady while wheat and corn slipped. Cotton rallied after an early dip and several big issues in metal and other sectors advanced modestly while many names stayed in a tight trading groove.
In Boston the wool market gains a little tone as buyers visit wool houses. Bids occur more often than weeks past, though most stay below acceptable prices. Mills appear poised to buy while sales focus on odds and ends and inferior greasy wools.
New York September 29 Liberty bonds closed with mixed results. Fourth 4 1/4s traded around 33-38, old at 100.13. Treas 4 1/4s 47-52 at 109.18. Home Owners 4s 51 near 96.8. Fed Farm Mtg 3s 49 at 96.7 and 3 1/4s 64 at 98.24.
Galveston spot cotton held steady at 15 up with middling grade at 12.75. Sales totaled 175 units as of the Sept 29 market report from AP.
Brunk's Comedians wrap up a successful Roswell engagement with a four act western comedy drama The Last Roundup and a late night boree at 10 15. Audiences have praised the high class entertainment throughout the week.
Antoinette Donnelly argues that lay people can achieve salon quality home shampooing with proper technique. Use two lathers, thorough rinsing, and cold final rinse. Dry with coarse towels and a firm-bristled brush for a healthy scalp and lifted hair.
A first aid training course for men and boys over 18 begins the week of October Sth under the Boy Scout organization. Dr. W. N. Worthington will lead the course with certificates from the national Boy Scouts of America awarded to those completing the hours. Designed for Scout leaders, it is open to any interested men.
D P Greiner county clerk will travel to Albuquerque next Monday to appear in federal court there on a subpoena and return to Roswell by Wednesday.
The New Mexico State Fair will showcase a wide area with community presents from Roswell and nearby towns including Dexter Hagerman Lovington Portales Tatum Artesia Mayhill and Cloudcroft joint exhibit Hollywood Glen Coe Flying H Ranch and Albuquerque Indian School. Every department is expected to be the largest ever with more sheep and Hereford cattle entering by mail. The fair runs next Wednesday through Saturday.
Chicago grain prices report September 29 with AP data. Wheat contracts show September 1.0% and 1/8 moves to 401 1/8 and December near 183. Corn values range with December at 77 7/8 and May 79 5/2. Oats, rye, barley, lard, and bellies listed by month and contract positions.
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