Cotton Market Steady Amid Quiet Trading In New York
The Market Reports show a quiet but generally steady session in New York cotton with early gains in Liverpool and New Orleans easing later. May, July, and other nearby futures traded around steady levels while frost and seed concerns influence planting in the south. Exports totaled 9,733 bales as asked prices hovered just above weekly lows. The cotton exchange and the coffee exchange announced closure for Good Friday and the following Saturday, April 21 and 22.
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New Orleans Cotton Futures and Spot Prices Decline in Mixed Trade
The market shows varied readings with January at 12.22, May 11.75, and December 12.12 in New Orleans futures while spot quotes list New Orleans at 11.38c and global references to Liverpool futures up 2. to 5 points with 8,000 bales sold. Cotton activity appears subdued across U S and European centers amid mixed demand signals.
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Specialist's Advice to Ladies on Hair Removal
A simple inexpensive treatment promises permanent removal of hair without pain or injury. A society woman reportedly used Mrs. Osgood's Wonder with lasting effect. Available from J. R. Palmer & Sons or other druggists with a money-back guarantee.
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Civil service exams announced for multiple federal positions
Announcement lists exam dates and salaries for several US government posts at Athens post office. Notable openings include Chief statistician vital statistics 3000 dollars April 25, junior electrical engineer 720 to 1680 dollars April 19, computer and estimator 1600 dollars April 12 13, and other technical roles with May 2 to May 4 deadlines.
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United States
Athens
Three Special Prices on Spring Suits at Michaels
Three lots of high grade spring suits from Michaels offering big savings. Lot A at 15.00 features 100 suits in colors like black navy grey green tan and checks. Lot B at 20.00 includes many silk and tailored coats with colors across the range and values to 31.50. Lot C at 25.00 presents exclusive models with novelty fabrics, values 35.00 to 40.00.
Paul Jones Essay Contest Ends This Week in Michael’s
The Paul Jones Essay Contest wraps up this week at Michael's with next week’s prize announcement. In each class any school may join for a special prize for the best essayist, Athens and Clarke County prizes include six blouses for first, four for second, and two for third place. Neatness will be highly valued and essays should be sent to M A Lesser, Advertising Manager, Michael Brothers. Price for Paul Jones Middy Blouses is $1.00 each.
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Silk sales of 1916 rise amid dye market strain
An advertisement notes higher silk prices due to dye market distress but claims buyers secure desirable stock. It promotes variety and a Moneyback Black Taffeta option with each yard and asserts the store’s strong reputation in silk sourcing and service.
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Lovely New Dresses Offer Wide Range of Styles
A local retailer presents a complete stock of dresses in colors like hague rose navy silver greens and black. Styles include plain models peplum effects tier tunics combinations of materials with or without georgette crepe sleeves. Lace voile options and evening dresses rise with the season. Silk dresses priced at 12.50 15.00 and 18.50.
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Millinery Styles Offer Fine Hats At Low Prices
Numerous stylish hats are featured by expert milliners offering becoming designs and up to date models. The store emphasizes quality and value with popular priced hats at 2.00 3.00 and 5.00, plus new arrivals in the past week.
Decorations For Flag Day Supply in National Colors
A local supplier touts a full stock of decorations in national colors for Flag Day and other events. They emphasize large bunting and flag inventories and offer sale prices to save customers money.
New Shipment of Gingham Fabrics on Sale
A new shipment offers light blue gingham in checks. Customers are invited to see the new line and special values priced at 1.26, 1.50 and 1.00 dollars.
Georgia Weather Highlights And Frost Reports Across Southeast
Fair Tuesday with slowly rising temps and frost southward as high pressure covers the eastern cotton belt. Light killing frosts observed at Augusta Macon Asheville Nashville and Raleigh with 28 degrees at 7 am. Heavier frosts at Charleston Savannah and Thomasville while Jacksonville Atlanta Montgomery Birmingham and Meridian saw light frost.
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