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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
4
The New York stock list shows varied results with bonds and copper shares mixed. Major industrials including American Locomotive, General Electric and United States Steel appear among price movements while European exchange notes reflect cautious trends.
A nervous, irregular Chicago wheat market led to early gains in May while July and September declined. Corn and oats showed weakness with unsteady openings and mixed closes. Wheat, corn, oats futures and several international demands varied as pork and lard held firm values.
New York money rates held steady with call money at 3 to 8 percent and a 3 percent ruling rate. Wall Street opened with metals leading the market as copper shares advanced, Kennecott and Utah-American Smelting among top gainers while rails and motors showed modest moves.
Beef steers and calves held steady with quality improving as buyers showed strength on light receipts of 1 600. Pigs were weak to lower while hogs traded near 9 and 10 price ranges. Sheep receipts reached 18 000 with most bids 26 cents lower and California lambs cited at 14.76 to 15.00.
The report lists Chicago dairy and creamery terms with prices for firsts and standards, plus lower live poultry and broilers. It notes sugar in New York trading, butter and eggs in dairy markets, and naval stores in Savannah with turpentine and rosin quotations and stock figures.
The Angola state penitentiary farm on the east bank of the Mississippi faces flooding after a levee break at Bob's Bayou. About 1,000 inmates are to be moved to receiving camps or transported by boats, while most of the 10,000 acre farm lies under water and only a narrow strip remains above flood.
An old style advertisement promotes Foot-Ease powder to relieve swollen and painful feet. The copy touts soothing for sore spots and claims to correct foot discomfort, suggesting quick relief and comfort for tired feet.
Local cotton prices slipped as futures cooled in New York and New Orleans amid rain and demand signals. July and October futures dipped then recovered slightly as traders weighed government reports and southern spot demand against Liverpool selling.
Constance Talmadge accuses George C Hupp and John J Plaloglou of cruel and inhuman treatment in a divorce action filed May 9. The Greek tobacco importer is not answering or filing a cross complaint. the case proceeds with a general denial of the charges.
In Hot Springs Arkansas the press notes resumed ballot voting to elect a new bishop. Dr H A Boaz president of Southern Methodist University Dallas Texas is mentioned as a candidate.
An advertisement touts Rheuma as a safe remedy for rheumatic pain offering relief within two days. It promises strong joint and muscle comfort and a no cure no pay plan from Palmer drug stores, dated 5 18 22.
Fragmentary text mentions plague, a voyage to Vindivostol, and a distance of 10724 miles. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South session in Hot Springs Arkansas resumes balloting to elect the fifth bishop for the quadrennial term. Four bishops elected Tuesday are named as nominees and Dr Hay and Dr Beauchamp are noted for long church service and international experience.
An old advertisement recounts Mrs Aer pati fone describing relief from back pain and kidney trouble after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. The ad promotes Dean’s Kidney Pills selling 60 cents at dealers and urges readers to ask for the kidney remedy by name.
An old ad promotes Nuxated Iron with a refund guarantee at Palmer's Four Drug Stores. It claims iron improves blood and heart symptoms and urges customers to try a bottle for two weeks, promising a refund if not satisfied. The notice targets individuals fearing iron deficiency and highlights blood examinations and health benefits.
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