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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1914

Page

5

Liverpool cotton prices show gains and steady tone in London market

Liverpool opened 3 to 4 points higher and held a steady tone at midday with gains of 3 to 5 points. Middling cotton quoted at 7.79 with sales of 4,000 bales, 3,500 American. Receipts 10,000 bales and 300 bales speculative/export. Chicago wheat fell on bearish crop report, prices slipping from open then recovering briefly before dropping again.

New York Liverpool Bes Chicago Boston Missouri Steer Sane Eae Aeae Tees Vene Cece Cane Sane Teee Save New Orleans Prey Wees

Grain and cotton market report from New York trading days

The report notes corn and oat prices with initial declines later turning solid gains before profit-taking trimmed advances. It also describes cotton opening steady in New York with June prices firming on Liverpool cues and later buying, while rains and weather outlooks influence western belt prospects.

New York Liverpool

Butterflies Adorn Linen Cloths with Embroidered Insets

An article describes damask luncheon-cloths decorated with edge embroidery and woven motifs. It features butterflies as a design theme with hot iron transfer patterns, patterns numbered 2 No. 14049 offering 36 butterflies in multiple sizes for reader-supplied insets.

On His Way

A brief comic caption shows a man waiting for his dachshund as his wife suggests the dog is trying to move but is slow on its front legs.

Dachshund

Wit in a Shopping Quest

A humorous exchange imagines a wife returning to the first store after visiting others. The banter contrasts persistent shopping with a spouse’s practical choice, highlighting domestic dynamics in a light moment.

Market Turns Easier After Weekly Bureau Publication

The market eased after the weekly bureau report, prices fell 3 to 4 points from the best. Bears found little selling force from the weather outlook, and it remained quiet yet steady in the afternoon with gains of about 3 to 5 points net.

Weather Report

Cotton futures slip as New Orleans market opens mixed

New Orleans and New York trading show cotton futures opening with small net changes. Early prices show a brief rise of 1 to 2 points, then a decline of 1 to 3 points as weather and south conditions balance. Morning fluctuations are narrow with main months up to noon advancing 3 to 8 points at best.

Argentina New Orleans South

Market Notes on Cotton Decline and Shortage Anticipation

Report notes cotton market firmness offset declines in land values. Belief in a July shortage is seen as a factor reducing selling pressure. Some fresh buying orders appeared at several market points. Peadsall notes provide the attribution.

Forecast for Atlanta and region turns hot with possible 95 degree high

Special weather report from Atlanta on June 9 predicts fair and hot conditions through Wednesday. Georgia and Alabama expected to remain generally fair with temperatures above 80 degrees in many areas and a likely Atlanta high over 95 degrees under clear skies.

Atlanta Georgia Alabama Do Belt Ohio Valley Gulf States Chicago Minnesota Winnemucca Modena J Durango

Attractive embroidery collar pattern and book sale notice

This notice advertises an embroidery collar pattern for batiste lawn handkerchief linen and other fabrics. It describes net widths prices 1.25 and 0.75 per yard and explains stitching method and recommended fabrics. The Embroidery Book with 500 designs is mailed for 8 cents postage.

Batiste Sears Ane

Business as the kingpin of all professions

A compact reflection on business as the central craft binding community and society, describing it as the master profession and the fabric of all civic life.

Fewer College Graduates Enter Ministry Over Time

Early American colleges saw about half of graduates join the ministry as a profession. Today only around five percent pursue ministry, reflecting a sharp decline in clergy careers among college alumni.

Lavonia Bans Organized Live Stock Group With Bank Backing

Live Stock Association formed in Lavonia Georgia with 25 members at first meeting and projected 100 by next meeting. Dr S B Yow elected president A B Vickery vice president Walter N Harrison secretary treasurer. First National Bank of Lavonia pledges long term low interest loans to members buying registered cattle. Homer D Cogdell speaks to farmers as cattle shipments grow.

Athens Lavonia S. B. Yow Franklin Co A. B. Vickery Walter N. Harrison First National Bank of Lavonia Homer D. Cogdell The Southern Railway

Judge Harris Renounces Newspaper Debate Offer in Georgia

Macon June 9 Judge Nat Harris rejects W J Harris calls for a newspaper clash and invites joint debate on the platform. He pledges to answer questions in a Rome address and asserts all insinuations are untrue and worthy of public demonstration. The exchange centers on campaign issues and public understanding.

Macon W. J. Harris Bainbridge Rome Harris

Georgia men with Greater G. M. C. head into campus visit

Prof. O. R. Horton of Milledgeville leads a visitation committee at the University to meet G. M. C. faculty members. The prep school, winner of football baseball and track titles, has several Georgia men on its staff and guests from Winder to Elberton, who were turned away for lack of dormitory space.

O. R. Horton Milledgeville Furman Georgia Lloyd Brown Jos Marshburn Maddox O. M. Cone F. E. Wilson 6Th Infantry L. M. Moore Onora Ennis W. T. Nash J. F. Muldrow Citadel Winder Elberton

Baseball Scores and Local Notices

A rundown of American and National League baseball results from Chicago to St Louis and beyond, with scores for multiple games and leagues. Local notices include a Jacksonville and Charleston score, a Mrs. William Smith guest note, plus an ad for Chamberlain's Tablets and a Fire Insurance line.

Chicago New York St. Louis Washington Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Boston William Smith Atlanta Mary Ann Rucker

Impaired Appetite remedy praised by Detroit man

A Detroit man reports Chamberlain's Tablets restored his appetite and relieved a bloated feeling. He notes a pleasant and satisfactory bowel movement after use. Available from all dealers.

J. H. Seitz Detroit Mich

Dedication of New Village Fire Engine Sparks Toast

In a quiet English village a schoolroom celebration marked the dedication of a new fire engine. Clergy delivered three speeches and a long-winded address by a bald-headed politician. The night’s high point was a toast praising the engine as "the dear old maids"—always ready, but never wanted.

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