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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1919
Page
12
The article surveys a volatile economic scene with rising wholesale prices, strong commodity demand, and stockpile replenishment. It notes labor unrest, shorter hours, and production bottlenecks in key industries while export growth and financial indicators reflect inflationary pressures and shifting confidence.
A long nostalgic tale recalls the Famous Red Tour, a successful 4 game swing, and the Cincinnati Reds' mammoth homecoming crowd with brass bands, speeches, and cheering. It weaves in memories of 1870 journeys, notable players, and fans valuing powerful hitters and sensational fielding.
A historical note on baserunning strategy describes how runners use the edges of the grass to reach first base and then sprint toward home. Defenders aim to disrupt with wide swings, throwing off stride and creating opportunities for interference calls. The text emphasizes precise footwork to minimize distance and maximize scoring chances, warning that missteps can turn a potential home run into an out at the plate.
A satirical piece rails at wartime shortages and the public’s postwar forgetfulness. It mocks heroic claims over saved food, dryly noting neighbors thronging the saver’s parlor while he sifts through bottles. It also riffs on club sandwiches, price shocks, and a taxpayer’s burden as society moves past victory.
A fragment from a 1910s era sports item describes Cubs and Gray Sox at Poncey Park with uncertain details. It mentions new pitchers from the Atlanta Cragkers, rivalry for first place, and upcoming games Monday and Wednesday, with incomplete quotes and garbled phrasing.
Fragmentary report notes Kimbarade Sisters and others in a crowded Tantere scene with mentions of Tunis Catron and run events. Readable names include Kimbarade Sisters and local participants amid unclear details and time references.
Incomplete OCR fragment references tobacco and a water-related event with unclear details. Names, dates, or places do not emerge clearly, hindering a confident headline. The readable bits hint at a local trade or maritime context but lack concrete facts.
Fragmented text notes chief recommendations of the president and reactions to five issues. It mentions trading sentiment after a setback, doubts on resuming operations, and unrest amid broader financial criticism. French exchange collapse and European lender tensions are cited without remedies.
In New York on August 10 heavy demand for steel products is reported with brisk movement for motive gas and equipment goods. Credit arrangements hinder Europe’s steel imports while car repair drives plate demand. Copper shows rising speculative activity with small lots sold near established levels. zinc remains weak around 12 cents per pound.
In Atlanta, securities trading shows uneven momentum as investors weigh brief gains against ongoing volatility. Analysts cite limited volume and cautious sentiment ahead of upcoming economic data releases. Policy expectations influence short term moves.
The Alexander Hamilton Institute in New York notes the decline in sterling raises costs for Manchester mills and shifts in the U.S. cotton market. It cites higher import prices, easing demand, and cautious selling as exporters and manufacturers adjust to exchange rates, with weather and labor factors likely to drive near term prices.
The Coal Trade Journal reports a tense market with rising prices due to persistent shortages of coal labor and corn movement, plus looming rail strikes. Government officials warned the public in May and June, and the current unsettled factors make next week hard to forecast.
Commercial failures in the United States for the week covered 99 cases, with 44 in the East, 25 in the South, 16 in the West, and 15 in the Pacific states. Canada saw 16 failures, while 43 cases involved liabilities of five thousand dollars or more. The figures compare to 119, 127, and 160 for prior periods and last year respectively.
A fragmented market roundup notes upward movements in certain price indices and a steady to downbeat trend across commodities. Wheat and oats rally inconsistently while beef remains steady. butter and eggs ease though cheese stays stable, with metals and hides showing mixed signals amid cautious demand.
An excerpt describes a cornfield related breakfast topic with scattered terms like bacon and borefield aliced haem. Mentions are fragmented and include a price of $9 and references to cornfield and beds corpfield in a cryptic, nonsensical fashion. The garbled text provides no clear events or identifiable persons.
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