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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1921
Page
7
A fragmented real estate loan notice from Athens Georgia urges prompt action to apply for loans. It references offices, the Holman Building address, and cautions against waiting until year end to act. The fragmentary text emphasizes speed and accessibility for applicants.
A stream of 19th century style political notices announces candidacies for mayor and the offices of alderman from the First through Fourth Wards in Athens. Names include R. Dobbs, H. T. Culp, W. C. Thornton, F. Crymes, George De Armstrong, Le Howland, Eb. Hudson, George N. Gent, Weywood, and Jotinon, each subject to the Democratic executive committee rules and prior primary dates, with appeals for voter support and statements of service.
Athens cotton market shows dull trade with ginners report delaying sales. New York and New Orleans futures swing amid unsettled conditions. Liverpool prices weaken while American futures close steadier. Spot cotton in New Orleans remains steady with modest gains, Albany and Liverpool quotations reflect global demand shifts.
Washington the supreme court refused Monday to review the eighth circuit ruling in a cotton futures net case brought by Silvan Neuberger and Oklahoma defendants. The brokers sought recovery of advances for orders to buy cotton for future delivery. The lower court’s decision in favor of the New Orleans brokers stands, based on arguments the transactions violated cotton futures act regulations and were illegal.
The third installment of city taxes is due from October to be paid before that date. Delinquents will be fined. G. E. O'Farrell, City Marshal, November 1st inclusive. All vote for Dobbs and Clean Government.
Chicago markets showed uncertain tone as railroad strike outlook clouded price moves. Wheat quotes drifted with demand and setbacks in corn and oats. Corn No 2 yellow 45 24 to 46 47 weights. oats No 2 38 4-2 to 36. pork, lard, and rib values noted. Livestock receipts rose, cattle slow but steady with top yearling beef around 11.25, hogs mixed but near 8.20 top, sheep steady to slightly higher, Western fat cattle selling around 5.00 to 5.50 with firming tendencies.
Trading opened with gains in Transcontinentals and coalers, while rails led by Northern Pacific. Domestic issues rose early but fed by Mexican Venostenm sales, European oils retreated. bonds stayed steady as New York markets closed strong with 150,000 shares traded and call money around 2%.
A fragmented market report notes scattered overt cotton activity in New York and New Orleans with signs of firmness and renewed buying on declines. Warnings of storms along the Gulf Coast and updates from New York and Washington reflect agricultural and export expectations, including ginning reports and census data projections, amid international price moves and weather impacts.
Commodity notes report butter and cheese prices in New York and Chicago with small shifts while poultry values rise in Chicago. Potatoes show weakness across Minnesota North Dakota and other markets. Naval stores prices and raw sugar levels are listed, and the Supreme Court extends the Oklahoma Texas Red River boundary case deadline to November 29.
An advertisement claims rheumatism stems from waste in blood and promotes 8 8 8 remedy to purify blood. It offers a free booklet and personal medical advice from Swift Specific Co with address in Atlanta Georgia.
The Spee dering movement advocates repealing the railroad six percent guaranty and restoring state railway commissions to regulate intrastate rates. Advocates of Capper bill seek to reestablish state jurisdiction. representatives from state rail commissions and agricultural groups push for repeal of intrastate rate guarantees. Supreme Court recesses to November 7 and schedules Wisconsin fair case for December 5, addressing constitutionality of a 1920 tariff measure.
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