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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1914
Page
5
New Orleans July 8 cotton pricing fell 4 to 8 points amid weak bale counts and mixed private crop notes from the belt. Early sales showed little vigor as the market opened 4 to 5 points down, with declines widening to 9 to 11 points before shorts rebounded on profit taking. by noon prices stood 3 to 4 points lower.
Reports of scattered showers in Texas and unsettled southwest weather pressured early selling while steady afternoon tones followed. Prices slid 5 to 12 points for active months with no strong buying support as high southwest temperatures and lack of widespread rains limited gains.
Chicago reports generally clear weather easing wheat fears and prompting a weak close. Government crop outlook and Argentine corn shipments influenced prices while corn rose on cash demand and rain needs in Texas and other regions. Oats strengthened with light offerings and provisions advanced with hogs, led by rib demand.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday across Atlanta and vicinity. Generally fair conditions prevail in the cotton belt with some showers reported in the Mississippi valley and southern Florida. Heavy amounts included Little Rock 1.42 inches, Miami 1.04, and Wilmington 1.46 inches.
Mespheric pressure is moderately high over the upper Mississippi valley and Lake region with lower values over western Canada. Temperatures rise slightly in the south with 80 degrees along the Gulf coast. Western stations Salt Lake City and Rapid City report 70 degrees at 7 am. Local shower chances on Thursday remain only slightly favorable. Co. F. Von Herrmann, Section Director.
An Athens woman Mrs Lwise Smith of 951 E Broad St reports kidney trouble two years with back pain night restlessness and eye floats. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Smith & Bro's Drug Store she claims relief and again when cold affected kidneys. Price 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y ad.
Hartwell Georgia July 8 Representa t ive Aiben McCurry a Hart county incumbent not seeking re election notes that Little Joe Brown would likely deny Hoke Smith a Senate seat while both Smith and Brown camps claim strong backing in county politics Hart county prepares for a county unit versus anti county unit struggle with influential advisers and a hard fought contest ahead
Vintage medical ad copy urges Citrolax as a lemony laxative for constipation and general relief. It also promotes Foley Kidney Pills to restore kidney function and improve health, appetite, and sleep, claiming quick, pain free results.
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