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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1919
Page
4
New Orleans and New York reports sparked a dramatic cotton rally led by a surprise government condition index near 67.1, far above expectations. Prices jumped after opening, with daily moves of 135 to 148 points and broad buying across months, as traders priced in weather woes, weevil damage, and strong export demand.
Movements show Middling prices and stock levels across Charleston Norfolk Bathmore Boston Philadelphia New York and other ports. Interior movements list receipts shipments sales and stocks with totals and regional figures compiled by the Weather Bureau meteorologist note.
New Orleans August 1 The government condition index shows 67.1 percent of normal for the cotton crop, spurring a sharp rise in prices and a surge to the limit as traders react to the report.(H)
New Orleans August 1 The commercial crop of cotton for the year ended yesterday was placed at 11,639,603 bales by H G Hester secretary of the New Orleans cotton exchange in an official statement. The figure, while rounded, reflects a year of high activity and aligns with market expectations amid fluctuating prices.
Heavy declines sweep grain and provisions as corn leads losses amid rail strike fears and cost of living worries. September corn falls to 1.93 while December slips to 1.56. Oats and hogs follow grain weakness with mixed buy orders and ongoing export activity. Market讲话 notes severe midday drops and then renewed volatility across wheat and rye futures.
Mixed commodity notes show butter cheese and eggs steady or uneven with receipts and prices noted. Coffee futures fall on Wall Street weakness while sugars metals and refined markets drift. regional hogs, poultry, and farm goods listed with varied quotes and shipments.
The report lists foreign exchange rates with Francs at a demand level around 88 and 7.29 for cables, Guilders near 843, Lire showing demand, Marks cited with fluctuation, and a general note on regulators and broad movement. The dollar is indicated at about 34 in this section.
Wall Street opens with hesitation after a day of supply concerns and speculation about a new clearing house for call money. Traders cover calls as rumored plans to stabilize rates surface, while Elmer Rogers and Vernon Mann dominate brokerage banks’ lending roles.
New York August 1 The key feature of the week is the government report showing condition 67.1 the lowest on record and two points under expectations. The following price surge reaches the exchange limit with October at 34.95 December 5.18 and January 85c near season highs. Bearish tones persist on private figures and weather in the belt, while agitation against high living costs and weak Liverpool demand weigh on sentiment. Large scale selling by Wall Street western interests and local brokers ratchets down prices as traders view the report’s numbers as the crop picture rather than recent changes.
New York August 1 Stocks stayed under money market pressure early but improved as fears of yesterday's stringency faded. Call loans opened at 6 to 7 percent, later easing to 6 percent for mixed collateral and all industrials. Pools resumed in speculative groups with United Cigars and United Retail Stores leading gains, while bonds showed mixed results. Total sales reached about 20.86 million dollars, with Old United States 22 up percent for the week.
Reports from Georgia cooperative crop correspondents and the U S Bureau of Crop Estimates indicate the southeast quarter of the state will yield 25 to 50 percent of a crop while weevils have spread from counties south of Macon to areas as far north as Burke Jefferson Putnam Baldwin Jasper Butts Douglas Heard Cobb Chatooga and beyond. Continuous rains have boosted weevil multiplication. grass is worst in years and county condition figures show declines from June 25.
District weather and crop conditions reported for multiple counties including Bartow Catoosa Chattooga Dade and Gordon. Cotton growth affected by rain, pests like red spider boll weevil and fungus, with district averages and state notes showing variable conditions and expected yields.
Report summarizes widespread boll weevil damage and heavy rains across numerous Georgia counties. Condition ratings show deterioration from Monroe to Wilcox with many districts reporting poor yields and planned abandonment. District averages indicate heavy losses and potential total bales far below prior estimates.
The New York Stock Exchange closes as members vote to allow full auditing and checking of a major business deal, signaling renewed oversight after a prior month’s action.
Tifton Ga August 1 Special Tifton's tobacco market sold about 48000 pounds at an average 33.70 cents a pound The best tobacco brought 97 cents and the average tops any market this season by about 10 cents Buyers eight strong opening bids and a lively auction led by Wyckoff with Fenner Smith warehouse owners and growers expressing high satisfaction with the handling and rail access attracting growers from Worth Berrien Colquitt and Lowndes counties Fenner a North Carolina tobacco man oversees about 3 000 000 pounds annually and earns buyers and manufacturers confidence
Chicago hogs and cattle markets report receipts around 9 000 hogs and 1 000 cattle with varied weights and prices. Prices span light to heavy hogs from 18 16 to 25 40 per cwt. cattle include beef steers at 10 50 to 18 25, veal calves, stocker steers, and cows from 5 70 to 13 50, with regional notes on quality and demand across Chicago Kansas City and Jacksonville markets.
New York August 1 Bridstreet reports weak demand for staple goods with some signs of improvement in certain lines. Interior wholesalers show cautious buying while large producers and carriers maintain activity and prices.
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