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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1913

Page

7

Athens Cotton Market Leads Georgia In Inland Trade

The Athens Cotton Factors office on Oconee Street reports Athens II as the second largest inland cotton market in Georgia and sixth in the world. The Noon Cotton Letter notes New York opening bullish on high January prices amid Liverpool buying, with New England spinners covering and a potential Clarke amendment affecting futures. Washington tariff talks delay decisions, keeping market cautious as experts cite possible government standard shifts and Capitol news influencing sentiment.

Athens II Georgia New York Liverpool Washington Conference Committee New England Capitol Anderson Andy Simmons

Clarke amendment debate noted amid cotton market updates

President Wilson denies approval of the Clarke amendment while the Clarke plan may be modified to adopt a hedging provision. Spot cotton rates across ports show general steadiness from Atlanta to Savannah with mixed Liverpool grain and New York activity. Market notes include crop forecasts, stock tips, weather outlooks, and upcoming notice days for October cotton.

Wilson Clarke Atlanta New York Liverpool Wilmington New Orleans Galveston Savannah Norfolk Baltimore Philadelphia Boston Macon Greenville Mobile Charlotte Charleston Louisville Augusta Memphis Houston Little Rock St. Louis E. F. Hutton & Co Miller & Co Norden & Co Norman, Mayer & Co Washington

Griffith & Welch Athens Among Largest Cotton Mills

The item notes Griffith & Welch in Athens as one of the largest cotton milling centers. It references weather across regions and summarizes Wall Street commentary from Connell's letter, with remarks on money rates, market conditions, and corporate views on holding companies. The piece mentions regional forecasts and economic indicators impacting markets.

Hyomei Offered as Quick Relief for Catarrh

An advertisement promotes Hyomei as a scientific remedy for catarrh and breathing issues. The complete inhaler kit costs $1.00 with refills at 50 cents, guaranteed by H. R. Palmer & Sons, or money back. Use for bronchitis colds and inflammatory breathing ailments.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

Perfect skin for babies with eczema relief advice

An advertisement urges parents to use Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment to relieve and cure baby skin eruptions. A testimonial from Mrs Strapler of Dubuque Iowa claims her child improved after one box. Available at all druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Pfeiffer Chemical Company.

Strapler Dubuque Iowa Pfeiffer Chemical Company St. Louis Philadelphia

Forest Planting Plan Targets Millions in Intermountain West

Two million trees are to be planted on national forests in Utah Nevada and southern Idaho during 1914 under a federal conservation initiative. The program aims to boost timber, watershed protection, and wildlife habitat across the region with coordinated tree-planting campaigns.

Utah Nevada Idaho

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