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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1914
Page
6
Liverpool was due to rise on May and other dates as of today with a quiet start. By noon the market showed 2 to 3 points gains while spots were 1 point higher. middling 7.32 with 10,000 bales sold, 9,000 American, receipts 14,000. Tone steady.
Wheat rose on European supply drop and dry western weather, corn gained on improved feeder demand while May lagged deferred deliveries. Oats and cereals rose, hog price weakness weighed on provisions, and cotton opened steady with later gains as weather fears kept buyers cautious.
Special weather note from Atlanta reports Wednesday's forecast fair and warmer in interior areas. Colder conditions persist across central and eastern cotton belt with a light frost in Atlanta at 4:30 am and 40 degrees by 7 pm. Buffalo records freezing, Calgary 24, Helena 32 with snow. high pressure across Alabama to Ohio signals fair, warmer weather.
A Wednesday issued bulletin by the University of Georgia, produced by the alumni association and librarian D Burnet, highlights the library of Georgia its history size and scope plus future possibilities. It notes gifts totaling over $800 already with Prof Keith giving 100 and W J De Renne giving 500 followed by other smaller contributions.
In Atlanta on April 21 Bishop H M Turner a longtime respected leader of Georgia's African Methodist community stands accused of involvement in a fake mining scheme. The Silver Queen Mining Company allegedly issued $500000 in stock with Turner Murphy Williams named as officers. Plaintiffs Jesse Gullatt Jr and Martha Gullatt allege false representations led them to buy stock. Turner has not answered. church members defend him saying he will be vindicated.
Atlanta postmaster Bolling Jones says Georgia boys pig clubs will market fifty home cured hams by parcel post as a test of direct-to-consumer sales. Hams are high quality and freshly smoked. buyers may return for a refund if unsatisfied.
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