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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1914

Page

6

Wheat and corn rally amid Hessian fly damage reports

Chicago May 20 reports of Hessian fly damage boosted wheat values as state officials urged farmers to plow attacked fields and plant corn. Wheat closed strong with a net gain while corn and oats showed firmness on weather and crop prospects. Hog prices stayed steady amid light volume trading. Liverpool cotton expectations also noted with slight declines and rises in May contracts.

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New York Cotton Market Slightly Higher With Strength Early

The market opened steadier, gains of 6 to 14 points in active months, aided by wet western belt and dry eastern belt. By noon, prices held 6 to 12 points higher with steady tone, Spots 1 point higher and middling around 7.54, 8,000 bales sold including 6,300 American, receipts 3,000 bales.

Associated Press New York

Market firm as wet Houston details aid cover

The market stayed firm into the early afternoon with active months up about 7 to 16 points net higher. Wet weather in the Houston district provided further covering and bull support in midday trading.

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New Orleans Cotton Market Mixed With Rain Delays

In New Orleans on May 20 First prices were steady to slightly down due to weak cables and weather worries. Moderate demand after the call and limited offerings helped push prices 3 to 5 points above yesterday's close, with Texas rainfall aiding a net noon advance of 6 points as middling sales held at 134 cents.

New Orleans Texas

Weather forecast and conditions for Georgia and surrounding states

Special weather report from Atlanta dated May 20 notes fair and cool conditions expected through Thursday evening. High pressure sits over northern Georgia and eastern Tennessee with a May Atlanta record 30.5 inches. Rainfall light in Florida. widespread rain west of the Mississippi. Texas moderate totals noted with Galveston at 1.48 inches.

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Industrial progress in Georgialand gains from bonds and plants

The Industrial Index reports southeastern cities expanding as home and business attractions. Municipal bonds awarded include Miami 400000 for paving and docks, St Peters burg 148000 for gas, Bessemer 30000 for school and waterworks, Lakeland 125000, Tallahassee 47000, Americus 10000. New projects list city hall in Tampa at 183500 and various plant expansions across Georgia and nearby states. Twenty one new corporations formed this week with total capital of 671500.

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Backache relief through Doan's Kidney Pills

This Athens advertisement asks how many suffer kidney related backache and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy. It cites Mrs. J. H. McDorman of 164 Strong St as a local user who recovered after using the product sold by Palmer & Sons Drug Store. It notes the price at 50 cents and urges readers to ask for the same pills from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Athens J. H. McDorman St. Athens Doan Palmer & Sons Dean’s McDorman Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

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