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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1915
Page
2
New Orleans market summary notes favorable weather offsetting bullish government crop data. Prices fluctuated with early gains erased by selling, then steadying as reports of showers and dyestuff shortages weighed. spot values held near steady, with overall activity modest and including port receipt figures and stock levels.
Cotton movement reports show New Orleans middling at 69 for sales totaling 215, with Jacalveston and Charleston receipts and stocks noted. Other hubs including Wilmington, Boston, Philadelphia, New York show varying middling prices and large stock totals. total weekly receipts reach 16,643 and season receipts 3,066 with multiple shipments and stock figures across cities.
Washington August 2 release shows the 1924 U S cotton crop projected at about 11 970 037 equivalent 508-pound bales, far under last year’s 15 124 930. The July 25 condition was 75.3 percent of normal, with acreage down 16.7 percent from June 25 last year. Weather varied across states. boll weevil damage persisted, especially in Texas and Alabama Georgia. The August 25 condition will be reported at noon Eastern Time.
Cotton seed oil futures firmed with a 1% net gain as traders covered shorts after a bullish government report. Trading was light for crude and derivatives, with limited activity in August and September contracts and a scattered price range across New York sessions.
New York August 2 Traders delayed bold moves after last week’s wild swings in war shares. Profit taking led to a quiet opening with small changes, as copper, iron and oil stocks gained and railroad shares surged. Reports of improving June earnings and mixed bond activity supported a cautious but firmer session.
Quotations from Atlanta show prices for cantaloupes oranges apples lemons and onions with various crate and per unit prices. The live stock market reports Good to choice steers cows and hogs with weight ranges and price brackets, noting market steady on top grades and lower for interior or common cattle.
Chicago August 2. Frost, black rust and wet weather crushed the bears in wheat as prices rose. Wheat closed at a net gain, corn and oats advanced amid weather worries and reports of crop damage. Domestic supply news and frost lore fueled buying while bears faced stronger demand from rising hog prices and export activity.
Sugar prices and futures quotes show a subdued session with varied bids across months. The report lists many inconsistent figures for refined grades and confectioner sugar while noting quiet activity in New York futures for August through December.
Reports from New York and Rice New Orleans detail early rain expectations and government condition indices for the cotton and rice belts. Analysts note deterioration due to moderate weather and fertilizer shortages, with prices moving on government crop forecasts and mixed buying. Futures sentiment remains cautious amid uncertain yield prospects.
Classified ad rates and rules are outlined with 10 cent inserts and 8 cent for triple insertions. Consumers are urged to submit in writing, with phone orders discouraged, and assistance offered to craft effective ads. Accounts may be opened for telephone ads if listed in the directory.
The clipping lists various lost items including a folding pocket book near Tuk column between Blackheads and Silver Lake, a purse with names, a handbag with outer wings and keys, a blue two ten dollar note reward near Piedmont Park, and a white sapphire bracelet found on a tram. It notes rewards and contact directions for return.
A collage of business cards and ads listing services from ladies' tailor and furrier to barbers, jewelers, and professional offices. Includes addresses and contact snippets across Atlanta area with notices for help wanted and rail schedules.
A collage of job ads and ads for services in Atlanta including sales positions, solicitors, office girls, dressmakers, domestic help, millinery courses, and shorthand instruction. Listings reference Mr. Bridwell at 60 Auburn Avenue, The Constitution office, and various street addresses with contact numbers Ivy and 3660-8.
Arrival and departure figures for Avante passenger trains are listed. Schedules are presented as DUBllined information and guaranteed for accuracy.
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