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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1914
Page
6
New York reports Liverpool cotton due higher on May sales with gains of 2 to 6 points across grades. Market opened steady around 2 points up and at noon remained dull with middling around 7.66 per bale. Sales reached 8,000 bales, including 7,400 American, receipts 4,000, tone steady.
Chicago grain news notes perfect weather for ripening wheat in Oklahoma and Kansas setting harvest near, while Missouri Illinois Indiana provide unfavorable guidance. May option trades soften after opening down then steady drop. new crop deliveries dominate.
A weather influenced trading note shows dry conditions east of the Mississippi helping oats stay firm while other grains sagged. New York cotton trade pulls back after May gains on covering, with new crop months facing heavy selling and a unsettled session as rain appears in private reports.
The Houston and Dallas trading opened with active demand as May contracts rose about 40 points and late months gained 4 to 14 points. Afternoon strength lifted May to 13.87 or 47 points above Saturday's close with further gains in later months, amid Wall Street shorts covering. Tone remained steady middling at 14 cents.
New Orleans May 25 The cotton market opened steady at 2 to 4 points down as Liverpool quotes fell. Weather across the belt was favorable and selling paused by bullish private crop reports. By noon prices rose 6 to 8 points from Saturday's close as Washington crop summaries awaited. Tone was steady with middling at 13 3/4 cents.
Weather outlook through 7 pm Tuesday shows fair conditions in the South and East due to high Atlantic coast pressure. A Manitoba storm brings rain to the upper Great Lakes and Northwest, with generally cloudy skies west of the Mississippi and scattered showers. Temperatures run high, with 70s observed as far north as St Paul.
A pleasant dry forecast is issued for Atlanta and surrounding region for Tuesday. The report notes favorable conditions with light winds and no precipitation expected. Co. F. von Herrmann serves as Section Director.
A dermatologist touts bold sulphur cream as the quickest relief for itching and broken skin. The thick cream cools and destroys parasites, subdues irritation, and often keeps eruptions from reappearing for years, with pharmacists supplying an ounce for direct topical use.
Mr. Albert Walker of Precious West Virginia endured fifteen years of stomach and right side pain. Eight to ten physicians agreed on liver trouble but could not relieve him. Chamberlain's Tablets cured him. If you have stomach or liver trouble these tablets will help. For sale by all dealers.
Washington May 25 Grass should be cut long so roots stay protected after cutting. Set mower high and cut frequently leaving clippings in place. Do not rake with iron or sweep. use a wooden rake carefully to avoid disturbing roots. Grass clippings around roots conserve moisture during dry periods.
James C. Mell of Athens Savings Bank Building offers Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for colds and coughs. Miss Clara Oster of House Springs Missouri testimonials claim it eases coughs and lung irritation. Available from all dealers.
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