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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
5
Varying conditions with scattered showers expected tonight and Thursday across the southeast and Carolina coasts. Partly cloudy skies with little change in temperatures noted. occasional local thunder showers possible in southern regions. North and Mississippi forecasts show similar unsettled patterns with showers on tap tonight or Thursday.
Liberty bonds closed mixed with 4s at 100.54 and 4% bonds around 100.98 while sugar and copper prices showed firmer tones. A broad list of industrials and utilities traded with mixed results as forex and money markets reflected steady rates and brisk speculation.
Chicago markets show heavier selling as traders expect a settlement to the railroad strike. Wheat falls from initial gains to a net decline while corn and oats also retreat. Beef, hogs, and sheep prices fluctuate with mixed bids, and notable gains occur in American Locomotive and Coca Cola stock amidst broad market activity.
Quotations from Atlanta offices show Cities Service debentures and preferences, Empire Gas and Fuel, and various stocks. Chicago market notes cover potatoes butter eggs poultry, with prices and grades. New York poultry and naval stores provide separate price movements and receipts.
Fortson announces candidacy to succeed himself as Judge of the Superior Court in the Western Circuit. The filing sets up a Democratic primary race with Fortson seeking renewal of his judgeship.
Cc H Brand declares candidacy for the Eighth Congressional District of Georgia in the upcoming Democratic Primary. He thanks supporters and asks for continued approval and backing from voters.
Candidate Thomas J. Shackelford announces his bid for Congress from Georgia's 8th District subject to the Democratic Primary. He emphasizes agriculture as the district focus, pledges to improve farming conditions, stabilize cotton prices, and asks for voter support to serve farmers and all by boosting rural prosperity.
Local cotton moved up an additional 1.25 a bale on Wednesday with good middling quoted at 23 3-4 cents per pound. New York and New Orleans market activity showed mixed support from traders amid weather reports and anticipated government crop data. Futures closed steady as traders weighed weekly weather summaries and reports of boll weevil damage.
Washington announces dates for postal conference conventions to be held in every state. Postmaster General War designated host cities in the South with Richmond Virginia on December 5 and other venues including Raleigh North Carolina on January 16 Charleston South Carolina January 19 Atlanta Georgia January 23 and Jacksonville Florida February 13.
Standard Oil of Indiana cut gasoline by two cents per gallon and refined oil by one cent in 11 central western states effective Wednesday. Kansas City Refining Company followed with a similar cut affecting five states including Indiana.
An advertisement touts lemon juice mixed with Orchard White sold by drug stores to create a gentle face and body bleach. It claims quick whitening of the skin, brightening face, neck, arms, and hands, and notes stage stars use it for a rosy white complexion and to fade freckles sunburn and tan without irritation.
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