Markets Near AcrossCurrencies And Bonds Report
Foreign money values show Sterling at 3.98 percent with 8.99 and 4.00 cited. Francs at 8.35, marks around 1.64 and 1.66. Liberty bonds listed with 2nd 448. Prices quoted for Cities Service securities and debentures, including 6 percent and bankers issues, plus common and preferred shares.
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Francé
New York
Hruralshys Ty
Henry L. Doherty
Atlanta
Athens
Doherty
Market Letter Reports Slow Trade and Indemnity Settlement Hopes
New Orleans May 12. Trade slow as investors await settlement of the war indemnity question. Analysts foresee renewed confidence and possible refunding of large German loans, aiding France and England in foreign trade. Domestic textile demand steadies with firmer New York cotton goods and better yarn demand. coal imports rise as England faces strike disruptions. Coal-fired locomotives expand. interior weather remains wet with poor cotton germination in many regions.
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I. J. Linnell & Co
La.m
New Orleans
New York
Enomists
United States
Germany
France
England
Yarné Jn
Manchester
India
Board of Trade
Mississippi Wer
Unseasonably Cool Weather Hurts Cotton Crop Progress
Washington May 12 Un seasonably cool conditions hit southern states early week with heavy rains near week end delaying germination and stands. Georgia reports much cotton killed and replanting needed while Texas shows slow progress and late planting. Oklahoma two to three weeks late. Alabama replanting and poor stands. Carolinas slow to progress with mixed results.
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Arkansas
North Portion
South Carolina
North Carolina
Tesnessie
Florida
Louisiana
Washington, D. C
Georgia
Carolinas
Texas
Oklahoma
Alabama
Federation Opposes Repeal Excise Tax
The American Federation of Labor executive council voted to oppose repealing the luxury excise tax and replacing it with a sales tax. President Edward L. Doheny of Mexican Petroleum Co. was referenced in a dismissive aside about his character.
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Federation
Cincinnati
American Federation of Labor
Edward L. Doheny
The
Mexican Petroleum Co
New York
Flanders War Orphans and the Poppy Memorial Appeal
In Flanders an old chapel hosts a charity gathering of displaced children and weary caregivers. A speaker explains the Poppy movement, praising the flower’s role as a tribute and fundraiser to aid war relief efforts for children in France and other affected areas.
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Flanders
Aromee
Tendis
France
Weather Report for Georgia and Athens Area
Showers and thunderstorms likely Friday with no temperature change. Georgia expects local rain and storms Friday. Wednesday brought widespread rainfall and severe local storms in some counties. Conditions east of the Mississippi remain unsettled while Texas stays generally clear and the far west enjoys fair weather. Temperatures stay seasonable in the south with a modest fall in the far northwest. Banner advertisements solicit reader support.
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Athens
Georgia
Mississippi River
Texas
Eart
Commandery Notice for May Conclave of No. 14
Commandery No. 14 K T will hold a stated conclave at the K P Hall on Friday evening May 13 at 8 oclock. Allery Knights are asked to take notice, Gasper Palmisano C INO Quinn Recorder. Carrying coal to Newcastle is noted as accomplished by a French exporter ship directed to Newcastle and Cardiff. Read Banner ads and support Banner advertisers.
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Godfrey de Bouillon
K. T
Allery Knights
Newcastle
Cardiff
South Wales
R. LoLewis
Lewis Shirt
Cathe Dixie Mills
Athens
Ig Ri
Rae Nee
Georgia
Spees
Bridge Stedte
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Éead
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Gasper‘palmisano
INO
Quinn
Recorder
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Batringa
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