Melon-Price Surge Hits Swift & Co Stockholders
The Swift packers see stock jumps from 127½ to 185 reflecting profits for holders amid government pressure and lawsuits over refrigerator cars and related dealings. The piece lauds Swift leaders as industrial pioneers and notes broader Chicago giants like Corn Products Refining rising, with speculation on wealth from diversified holdings and long-standing market influence.
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Swift & Co
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Local Market Quotations In Yearly Increases
In a brief report traders note a year over year rise in wholesale prices and consumer sectors. The overview highlights gains across several durable and non durable goods with varied pace and regional differences cited by market observers.
Rental prices named highway robbery by district attorney
Erle Pettus United States district attorney for northern Alabama issued a statement Tuesday accusing rents of being equivalent to highway robbery and promising swift action after three complaints of high rents were received by his office. The piece also notes a Georgia Masons convention in Palmetto with ceremonies, addresses, barbecue, and district leadership events.
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Charles T Bass
Joseph Grees
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Georgia Invites You Pamphlet Promotes State Resources
An attractive Georgia pamphlet issued by Commissioner of Agriculture J C Brown highlights the state's resources and industries. Governor Dorsey endorses Georgia as a land of wealth inviting prospective settlers, noting agricultural achievements, climate, troop training camps, and industrial growth. The 155 counties are profiled with population, county seats, land and water data, crops, and investments, accompanied by maps showing crop belts.
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Lewis & Coffee
Stock Market Dullness Amid Mixed Price Swing
New York market shows thin volume and irregular price changes with a heavier opening from short interest mainly in steels and related equities. Rails tobaccos and unclassified stocks shift contrary while the close stays firm to strong. Baldwin Locomotive gains nearly seven points as outlooks of settlement for railroad shops improve and new underwritings announced.
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New York Stocks Professional Views On Cotton Situation
Market steadier this morning with modest demand and weather worries in Atlantic states boosting futures. Reports from Hubbard Bros and Clark Co note cotton around 82 cents with potential further gains if crops disappoint yet world demand remains strong. prices show limited downside as ample supply remains a concern for long term.
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Virginia Moves for Good Highways Plan in 1920 Bills
Richmond Va August 12 A highway commission creation an extra levy of 22 cents on 106 dollars general property for road purposes and a 50 percent rise in automobile license tax to take effect January 1 1920 are major provisions in three bills to be introduced tomorrow in both branches of the general assembly in extra session Details reflect plans to fund highways and transportation improvements with new and increased taxes.
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Quote on global duties and publication adaptions
A reflection on Americans adapting to world requirements and the need for proper publication skills. The speaker cites Armour’s remark about writing for newspapers, illustrating a tension between practical craft and public writing. The fragment emphasizes self improvement and readiness for broader responsibilities.
New York Bonds Money Market Report
Fragmented market note shows quotes for money market instruments. Mentions Aninsterent Paper, Sterling and Gots pita with implied rates around 13 percent, 7.98 for demand, and cable balances at 86. References to sales, “22 lutsy” and a 14 day rate context.
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Adjustment Board for Express Workers Formed in Chattanooga
Representatives of the Gulf division employees of the American Railway Express company formed an adjustment board to settle differences with the company. EH W Beall of Chattanooga was elected general chairman with vice chairmen H Lyon Meridian MS, Taylor Cochran Knoxville, F A Ryan Chattanooga, M Dangey Birmingham. A committee of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks travels to Washington to urge allowances before Congress.
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Alabama Cotton Crop 200000 Bales Short
Montgomery August 12 Alabama's 1919 cotton crop will be not less than 200000 bales short of last year's production due to boll weevil infestation. Commissioner M C Algood, after a conference with county agents at Auburn, cites late spring and an early weevil start as causes. The year sees the worst boll weevil infestation in Alabama history.
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Baya
Secretary Baker to Muscle Shoals inspection trip
Secretary of War Baker will depart Washington tomorrow to inspect the government nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals Alabama and the Tennessee River dam construction for water power. He will also assess the Sheffield nitrate plant with Brigadier General Harry Taylor and ordnance officers, joined by Representative Almon of Alabama.
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More Pay Requested by Virginia Officials
Richmond August 12 Employees of the state government tonight filed with the governor a request for a 60 percent increase in wages, citing the high cost of living as the cause. The request informs Governor Davis that all other state and county officials have raised salaries and asks that the wage issue be brought to the attention of the upcoming special session of the legislature opening tomorrow.
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Wilson consoles Mrs Carnegie in condolence message
President Wilson sent a condolence message to Mrs Andrew Carnegie after the philanthropist's death. The note called Carnegie a distinguished husband and noted his loss to humanity and enlightened public service, saying his death removes a force I could ill afford to spare.
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Preai
Dent Wilson
Andrew Carnegie
Cigarmakers Strike Ties Jacksonville to Tampa Action
Two hundred fifty cigar makers at the Gonzales and Sanchez factory quit work this morning in Jacksonville in sympathy with Tampa strikers after receiving a telegram requesting moral support for the city strike.
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Genoa Longshoremen Swap Strikes for Pay Rise
Genoa correspondents report Genoa longshoremen shifted from strike duty to employers within 24 hours. They won a strike wage of 4 50 lira daily and on the next day hired others at 2 lira per day, living easily on the remaining four and a half as they supervised the two dollar jobs under Ting. Subletting of work followed amid ongoing Italian labor unrest.
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Saxon Crown Jewels Dropped From Airplane in Sweden
The Saxon crown jewels including a pearl necklace valued at 39,000 pounds were dropped from an airplane near Malmoe Sweden last week. Police in Malmoe took charge as gold heirlooms and securities worth hundreds of thousands of pounds were found in two packages, said The Mall's correspondent at Copenhagen. It was the largest customs haul on record.
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Bank Shortage Absconder Treble Missing Cashier
A bank reported a $100,000 shortage in its accounts and announced that W. W. Treble of Lorain, assistant cashier, has absconded. Officials stated depositors are protected and the bank will continue business. the state examiner confirmed sufficient resources. No public panic followed the announcement.
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