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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1922
Page
5
Foreign bar silver closes at 72 and 124 in New York trade while Mexican dollars quote at 65 and 14 as market activity shows shifts in precious metals and currency values.
Sugar eased while New York foreign exchange quotes showed weakness with multiple country demands listed. Chicago wheat and corn futures drifted with margin calls easing later as hogs, oats, and ribs shifted. stocks showed a tentative decline with oils and select top issues rallying amid a feverish trading mood.
London commodity notes show butter creamery extras at 34 1/2, wheat No 2 hard at 111 1/2, cotton weaker with fresh gathered extra firsts at 28 1/2, and live poultry steady in New York while potatoes in Chicago range around 3.00 per cwt for Bliss Triumphs. Also includes a tongue in cheek logical question about pluck from Dinuba Sentinel.
The report notes continued shipping strain and notes on foreign exchange weakness as Austrian exchange shows further softening at closing. It mentions market nerves and cautious sentiment as traders reassess commodity values and shipping costs in a stressed international environment.
Cotton prices firmed Tuesday after Monday’s dip, with July and December contracts showing gains while New York and New Orleans spots traded higher on improving cables and favorable weather outlooks. Liverpool quotes held steady as traders weighed export demand and midmonth crop forecasts, with overall market activity mixed across continents.
Sidney A. Franklin directs his independent release Not Guilty at the iPalace Theatre for Associated National. The film showcases lavish scenes across India along the Ganges with Hindu bathing, Taj Mahal temple imagery, Rangoon tea houses, and pearl boats, plus Del Monte California locales and the Del Monte Hotel Monterey Bay with grand interiors and a New York gambling house ballroom.
Local shoppers are urged to visit Athens stores guided by The Banner-Herald. The notice promotes Biss as a shopping resource, highlighting available goods and nearby outlets for consumers seeking bargains.
A Lynchburg carpenter and former service man recounts how Tanlac relieved postwar illness from France. He details indigestion, stomach gas, chest pains, nervousness, and sleepless nights before taking Tanlac, then claims rapid recovery in three weeks with renewed strength and appetite. He endorses Tanlac, sold by druggists.
Larry Gantt notes farmers know cotton best and cotton can be grown despite boll weevil conditions. He argues labor perseverance and patience are key, and that higher cotton prices will offset lower yields.
Clarke B. McEwing 24 a Washington D C resident drowned Monday night at a public pond near Augusta after venturing beyond the safety rope. He was under water at least 30 minutes before recovery. his parents Dr and Mrs L B McEwing were in Augusta visiting.
A testimonial describes a woman suffering typhoid fever related indigestion and gallstone concerns who improves rapidly after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the product clears intestinal inflammation and mucous, preventing stomach liver and intestinal ailments with a money back guarantee.
Mount Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M holds a memorial service this Wednesday morning June 14 at Ten oclock in Afosonie Temple to pay last rites for deceased brother Geo Bright. Funeral by Dr FE L HW at residence on University Drive with interment at Yeonee Cemetery. All Master Masons invited. By order of RE O Kinnebrew Acting WM. John G Quinn Secretary.
The City of Athens Georgia will offer for sale on July 6 192% at 12 noon bonds totaling 175 000 street bridge and sewer issues 50000 20900. Sealed bids required with a certified check for 2 percent of the bid payable to Athens. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. For details contact Barrow treasurer Athens Ga.
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