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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1914
Page
6
The Liverpool market opened 4 to 6 points higher and stood 6 to 7 points up by noon as unsettled South weather spurred renewed buying. Commercial activity remained strong with 14 000 bales sold and 13 400 of them American. Prices eased after realizing but surged again mid day on Texas rain signals.
Chicago May 18 Wheat showed strength as traders noted continued spread of Hessian fly damage to crops in Nebraska Iowa Kansas Missouri and Illinois. Profit-taking on the market followed amid steady tones in cotton and other grains from New York.
The market opened slightly higher, gained briefly, then gave back nearly all the advance as forecasts warned of Hessian fly damage across the region from Ohio to Oklahoma. Prices closed unsettled with dry weather and steady cables aiding corn while buying power waned.
The 1 16 to 4 32 range rose briefly then drifted to near Saturday night levels. Corn declined on increased offerings, with nervous closing some 11c lower. Oats moved with wheat and corn, while provisions rose on a hog market upturn as packer selling stayed light.
New Orleans May 18 Cotton futures opened steady with a 2 to 6 point rise on favorable cables and belt weather. Moderate demand after the call pushed prices 7 to 9 points higher, about 2,000 May notices issued and paused. By noon the market recovered from setbacks and stood 8 to 13 points ahead, middling 13 3/4 cents.
Special to the Banner reports unsettled weather in Georgia with fair skies from the Lakes to the Atlantic and light showers across the cotton belt. Temperatures run from 70 degrees along the Gulf to under 50 in the Plateau with fresh northeasterly winds through Tuesday in Atlanta.
Mrs. F S Hamilton reports in Atlanta on conditions from the Mexican front. She says American made Bibles and Testaments distributed by Missionaries increased last year, despite hostility. Rural areas grow dangerous for Americans to show themselves.
Judge Ben Hill urged Atlanta’s new grand jury to conduct a full inquiry into the Frank case. He instructed them to sift all charges of perjury bribery and witness coercion raised by both sides and warned that many people deserve penitentiary time if the allegations are half true.
Linton Spring Water announces its pure water and endorsement by Athens leading physicians. The firm also lists agents for Bowden Lithia and provides contact numbers 504 and 95 for service.
The books will close for the first payment of city taxes on Saturday May 16. After that date a fine will be added to all taxes owed to the city. This applies to street tax and property tax by order of the Finance Committee.
An advertisement promotes Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe laxative liver tonic that relieves constipation and bilious attacks without calomel effects. It claims quick, harmless action for adults and children, backed by druggists offering refunds if unsatisfied, and warns against imitations.
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