Cotton Market Slips After Ginners' Report Sparks Bearish Tone
In Athens Georgia on December 19 the cotton market opened firm but declined about twenty points after the noon report on ginners’ figures, seen at 9,300,000 bales. New York and Liverpool futures drifted lower while inland prices held to steady ranges. National Ginners’ report cites Georgia with 1,626,000 bales and total 9,000,000 bales nationally. Local spot quotes show steady to high 11 1/16 to 12 15/16 cents across markets.
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Sensational low prices on wide Percales and textiles
A stock of yard wide Percales at 25c and 20c value items includes English imported twill outings in velvetlike finishes in pink blue cream navy and black. Morrison goods cover mohair finish suiting plaids stripes and latest grey gowns. Also dresses waists and flannels at low yields with many odd lots. Christmas goods toys and household items offered at proportionate prices.
Investment boom across Southern states prompts new company launches
The Tradesman's Weekly Review lists numerous new ventures across Oklahoma, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri and other states with capitalizations from 5 000 to 1 000 000. Notable entries include a 1 million navigation company in Oklahoma City, a 300 000 coal and coke firm in Kentucky, several lumber and cotton mills, oil companies, and manufacturing plants, reflecting a broad investment surge in the region. The Oklahoma section notes a distinguished bar association meeting in Oklahoma City with speeches on law and land tenure.
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Cotton Mil
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Okla
Decemer
Clifford L. Jackson
Oklahoma Bar Association
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F. H. Kelley
South McAlster
S. S. Lawrence
Guthrie
Joseph M. Hill
Supreme Court of Arkansas
R. E. Cambell
Joan H. Cottr
Ghlahoma Territory
Do. W. Wrightsman
Tulsa
E. E .Blake
el Reno
J. Keaton
Walker Nabbed Ay. Pinket 1 Walker Nabbed
The Pinkerton Detective Agency confirms the capture of William F. Walker the former treasurer of the New Britain Savings Bank at a mining camp near Ensenada lower California. Positive identification was made and Walker agreed to return to Connecticut without extradition. He will be transported to San Diego and then east.
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Pinkerton Detective Agency
William F. Walker
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Feud Battle on Letcher Knott Border Ends in Deaths
Whitesburg Kentucky December 19 Another feud clash between the Stone Smith factions led to heavy gunfire with around forty shots. John Stone, longtime leader, was killed early in the assault. Kelly Smith was mortally wounded and died about an hour later. Another Smith faction member may have died. Factions remain heated and another clash is anticipated.
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A Home Made Happy by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A Georgia mother recalls her two month long battle with measles turning into bronchitis as eight stores failed to provide relief until Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was tried. After using it her baby recovered. the ad notes the remedy is pleasant and safe and lists several Athens druggists and retailers.
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Geo. W. Spence
Holly Spring
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith
L. P. Canning
McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Athens, Ga
Special Railroad Rates For Cotton School in Georgia
Farmers are informed that railroads will offer a special four cent per mile round trip rate plus 25 cents for the Cotton School in Athens Georgia from January 6 to 17. Going tickets on January 4 to 7. return by January 18. Ticket costs from Brunswick Thomasville Valdosta and Dawson shown, making attendance affordable for Georgia farmers. Andrew M Soule President Georgia State College of Agriculture.
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Valdosta
Dawson
Georgia
Andrew M. Soule
Ga. State College of Agr
Newnan Post Office Dynamited in 1 A.M. Heist
Newnan Georgia December 19th a post office safe was dynamited at 1 o clock by safe crackers suspected to have stolen between 300 and 400 dollars. The night marshal found the crime and soon arrested two men at the Virginia hotel. Entrance was through a rear door. Nitro glycerin blasted the safe. A dull blast was heard by the night operator. A mule and buggy were taken from a Madras stable six miles away, suggesting the robbers fled by buggy.
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Newitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills Sell Widely
Sold by all druggists Newitt’s pills claim to strengthen kidneys and bladder relieve back weakness and urinary issues. The advertisement presents claims of general health benefits and urges readers to purchase.
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