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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1903
Page
2
New York cotton opened steady with small gains and a mid day pause after the weekly crop report showed improved conditions. Prices closed near day highs as August and white September firmed, with 25 000 bales traded. Weather bureau bearish on crop prospects but demand outlook remains weak as public stays cautious.
The Dry Goods Market reports orders and prompt shipment demand with some reluctance on credit terms and pledges. The Weekly Summary of Crop Conditions notes general rains, regional deficits in the South Atlantic and Gulf states, warmup needs in the upper Ohio valley, and improving conditions in Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys, alongside concerns for spring wheat with recent rain.
Cotton in New Orleans remains in demand with prices holding. 1,000 bales delivered on contract and a steady to firm market. Weather outlook and hurricane warnings influence futures, with various letters noting bullish and bearish hints, late-session gains, and ongoing trading across August to February positions.
The report discusses spring wheat harvest progress and cotton growth, noting rust complaints in South Carolina Florida and Mississippi but general vigor. Tobacco in Pennsylvania New England fair to good in other regions, apples in several states range fair to good with light crops. Market tone shows cautious early gains and dull trading with Septem ber futures influenced by European demand and bureau reports.
Readable portions show Chicago and several Northeastern rail lines and mining firms trading with varied percentages. Notable listings include Norfolk and Western, Reading, Illinois Central, Southern Pacific, Denver and Rio Grande, and Union Pacific alongside steel and tobacco issuers.
Coffee futures opened steady then fell about 10 points on lower Brazil rain hopes and weak demand. New York quotes show September and November futures around 7.0 to 4.0 with mixed activity and a quiet close. Sugar prices in New Orleans firm for open kettle and centrifuge refined sugars with varied molasses values noted.
Chicago trading opened with higher prices on a cautious crop report and bearish tones later. September slipped from early gains to end a shade above yesterday, while corn held firmer and oats rose. Provisions moved lower, receipts and visible supply were noted, and foreign demand supported some buying despite losses in other grains.
Wheat and corn futures showed modest declines in late trading while oats and flour held steady or firm. Regional prices across Atlanta Cincinnati New York and Chicago reflect bear and weak government data but cooler west weather buoyed some grains and related products.
Chicago market receipts include 4 000 head with 1 000 Texana and 400 westerns. Steers 3 5.45 to 5.45, cows 3.50 to 4.50, hogs 5.55 to 5.76, sheep 3.26 to 3.75. Kansas City reports cattle receipts 2 000 natives and Texans, calves 1 040, market 10 to 16 cents higher, choiced export steers 4.00 to 6.20, stockers 2.20 to 4.00, Texas and Indian steers 2.75 to 4.00, hogs 5.0 to 7.0, sheep lower with lambs 3.00 to 8.75.
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