Foreign Exchange Predicament May Hinder Cotton Exports
In New York and New Orleans reports of continued rain in the southwest and fears over weakness in the sterling exchange weighed on cotton. Prices opened lower, traded down 12 to 16 points, then steadied with late rallies as tropical storm concerns and moisture moved through the belt. Port receipts today 3,295 bales. exports 6,347. spot middling uplands at 20. other regional quotes varied with local markets in Savannah noting island cotton activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas
Cuba
Houston
New Orleans
South
Lmn
Whch
Jamaica
Atlanta Quotationed Fruits and Live Stock Prices
Retail by Fidelity Fruit and Live Stock Company lists cantaloupes apples oranges watermelons pineapples and many crates of produce. Live cattle beef and veal quotations show ranges for steers cows heifers and bulls with prices from $3.50 to $6.00, while hogs, pigs, and lard products are priced by weight and cut. Provision and grocery items include hams, bacon, corn, canned goods, milk products, and baking supplies with varied per unit and per crate pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity Rail and Froduct Company
Atlanta
Wate
White Bro
Vision Company
Choles Meers Meeo
uRalue
Iadia
Common Cattle Co
Bass
Keaper—crain
Rate Reductions Crush Railways On Wall Street
New York August 13 The interstate commerce commission ordered sweeping rate cuts for anthracite railroads and the market shifted with railway losses of 2 to 6 points while soft coal roads gained. War shares rose, Mills Overland and Studebaker hit new highs, heavy selling in late hours left rails and US Steel at low closes. Foreign exchange also weakened with sterling at 4 70 1/2 percent and Paris checks down from yesterday. Total bond and stock activity showed irregularities with par value at 2,870,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission
Es Gence
Puds
Willys-Overland
Studebaker
Paris
United States
Cotton Movement Across Ports and Stocks Report
A condensed weekly report lists receipts exports and stock for major ports including New Orleans Galveston Savannah Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Baltimore and others with totals for the day and week. It also notes interior movement from Houston Memphis Augusta St Louis Little Rock Dallas and Liverpool figures with American share and imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isi
New Orleans
Galveston
Mobile
Charleston
Norfolk
Wilmington
Baltimore
Boston
Brunswick
Louis Sawaiske
Little Rock
Fort Movement
New Orlsane
Savannah
Ansen
Salon
Bouton
Recelpim
Philadelphia
New York
Lennon
Iterior
Houston
Biemphir
Augusta
St Louis
Salen
Atoc
Dallas
Financial market snapshot from New York and Liverpool
New York and Liverpool markets show mixed currency and commodity data. Sterling around 60 day notes at 4.6, Liverpool spot and futures for cotton and grain displayed with prices and receipts. New Orleans coffee and Honduras cane prices noted with receipts and sales.
Bradstreet's Review Business Situation Enlarge Trade Optimism
New York August 19 Bradstreets review notes enlarged house trade country wide optimism smarter activity in metals manufacturing improved crop laws and war orders flowing to new plants. Better collections higher freight rates for western railroads and influx of gold to bolster weak foreign exchange rates. Retailers dispose of summer goods at reduced prices while outlook for fall and winter remains strong. Weekly bank clearings total 5 291 662 060.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet
Mets
Mart
Monifert
Turpentine and Rosin Trade Figures Across Savannah and Jacksonville
August 13 reports from Savannah and Jacksonville show turpentine firms with receipts and shipments tallied, rosin stocks and prices quoted. Notable values include A B C D price notes and window glass and water white materials with varied dollar amounts amid market activity.
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Savannah
Aasgales
E. F. Hee
Jacksonville
Fla
sAlew
Saica
Cotton Seed Oil Prices Rise on Light Crude Offerings
In New York August 1 cotton seed oil futures show firmness as light crude offerings push prices higher. A prominent local refiner was active in purchasing September and forward months including January and March. Switening operations amounted to 15 000 barrels of Gay total 26 20 with final prices moving in a narrow range.
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New York
Wales
Aza
Tan
I Boye
EykMsy
Catton “UN
Ats Sim
Fear Bey
Batumers & Ohio
Bold
Ohio
Bk. Alii
Bt. Bo
Rei
Bas Os
Iad
I Motors
Temeu
Ah Ak Abhasourt Pacitle Ae
Yetroluara
New
York Central & Wi
Bartolx de Western
Northern Pacific
Haens
Bennwylvania
Ac Pisety
Oman
Caro
Chemical
Western” Union
Westinghouse
Eina
Allis-Owalmers
Cost of Local Want Ads in the Constitution
An old classified ad notice outlines rates and rules for inserting want ads in the Constitution. It includes line limits, placement instructions, and telephone order details, with emphasis on accuracy, payment, and the option to mail or call for ad insertion using a telephone directory name. It also notes that ads over two lines or via phone may incur specific handling and payment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onialde
Atlanta
Pheus Hain
Ammet Ou
Venat
Woolen Market Review Shows Steady Domestic Demand
Boston August report notes active wool trade with domestic lots sold in original stocks at public quotations. Foreign demand remains steady. western markets strong though unchanged. Yorkshire carded, Bradford tops softer. staple grades and finenesses in listed ranges.
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Boston
Yorkshire
Bradford
Kentucky
Texas
Lost and Found notices from Broad Street area
A collection of lost and found notices lists items including an iost brown suitcase on Highland Avenue at 7 p.m. Thursday with contents like dredged chicken cake and embroidered Dover, rewards offered for return. Also missing an open faced Howard watch with initials J.G. Leier, a Bunch of keys, a pink leather handbag, a diamond ring, and a gold watch locket with initials MG, rewards for each item. Notify S. Hoffman at J.M. High Company or call Main 4773 for rewards.
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Wighland
South Broad
Fnitlala
J. GL
Core
Inxerig- Honinnde
J. G. Leier
Atlanta Clearing House
Hoffman
J. M. High Company
Alamo No. 2
Rogers
Broad Street
Call
Ward
Ponce de Leon Avenue
East Lake
Ponachtree
Brookwood
Woluelea
Ramgers
Eik’s
Iittala
A. & Dante
Peach
Marietta
Simpaon
St—Ledies
Monaram
SERVICES AND OFFERS APPEAR IN GERMANNY TOWN AD PAGES
Local notices advertise fur cleaning at half price by a personal tailor and furrier. Also listed are fly screens by multiple makers, a quick-delivery service seeking 2 000 and 25 000 callers, maternity sanatoriums, infant adoption care, and jewelry repairs. Professional cards include law firms and office addresses in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korse
Old Ome
South Brad
Ghane
X. L. Bleseenger Service Company
Atlanta
Bell
Rutchens
Windsor
Atlante Phone
Ivy Abo
Poplar Street
X. L. Messenger Service Co
Sunita
Waiton
Help Wanted City Manager in Atlanta Insurance Firm
Help wanted notice seeks a personal producer to build renewal income in a well established Atlanta firm. Requires references and character assessment. All communications confidential. Address Renewal Box TH-97 care Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Care Constitution
Wanted: Aggressive collectors and clerks in early ads
Classified notices show aggressive collectors, clerks, stenographers, and sales positions in Atlanta and surrounding areas. Listings demand experience, references, and sometimes travel, with pay and training details, including typewriter skills and handwriting requirements.
Help Wanted Listings Across Red Oak to Atlanta
A garbled classified-like page lists multiple HELP WANTED items including salesmen for Red Oak art calendars, cloak and suit department assistants, and electrical supplies. Other postings seek telephone directory deliverers, general sales reps, stenographers, domestic help, and factory or office workers across Atlanta and nearby areas. The notices promote positions, locations, and contact routes amid fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salermex
Red Oak
J and
Thom. de Murphy Co
Cloak and Suit
Stergetto
ente_Constitution
Cure Constitution
Position seeker ads from The Constitution era
Readers offered a window into old classifieds with varied requests for office work and bookkeeping. Applicants describe themselves as accurate, efficient, and experienced, seeking roles in Atlanta or the South, with references and preferred salaries. many provide box numbers for contact at The Constitution offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pont
Adares
Care Constitution
Selexman
Coltenter
Atlanta
Care
New York
Wiahes
Wanted help wanted ads mix in old text
Bituation wanted mole IwatereD renction as bookkeeper of gene al office work with references available. Also a job as shop mechanic or driver, must have work. Graduate Virginia University with experience seeks teaching position. Bookkeeper desired for immediate permanent or temporary, references furnished. Traveling salesman position offered with best references.
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Balngwomn
Balesmen
United States
Salies
WHITE
Forsyth Building
Atlanta
Balesm
Ing Insurance
Installment Investraehia
E. H. Clark
Serstage Loan
Arust Company
Marietta
Gene al
Graduate University of Virginia
H-sal
Constitution
Be Stason
Wanted ads for office work and services roles
A highly garbled collection of classified notices seeking stenographers secretaries hotel staff companions and other office or service positions. It lists several candidates including a capable high level stenographer an experienced hotel worker a companion for the elderly a hall keeper a teacher and a pedicurist with contact details and dates in a Constitution newspaper style.
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Maliuite Phc
Pollion BK
Bex Boas
Smult Tun
Tel Guteen
A. Mux
Potton
Durmitory
Wwe
Chrishuu Wonen
Hua
Ming Elliott
Schoul Granduate Waste
Lanett
Adare
H. BI
Poultry Seed and Pet Stock Advertises Hogs Dogs and More
Vintage classified ad offers Berkshire hogs including bred gilts and pigs of all ages, plus dogs such as coon hounds and beagles. Also lists Shetland pony, wagon and harness, and various animal supplies. Located in Polk County area near Palmetto and Kernersville listings.
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Berkshire
All View Farm
Polmette
Oporsom
Idx
Kernersville
Nye
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Hester’s Weekly Cotton Statement
Sea Island
Island
Fancy
Floridas
Georgias
Lo ES Ira Ghatee
Mnolce
Bonds
Milla
Canada
Americas
Balen
Chicago
B. & Quincy
Maan
St. Paul
Ak Bae
Ry. Fee
I Liriu
Central
Ligeett & Myers Ge
Wee
Lortiard
Lovlaville & Nashville
Tate
Mo. Kau
N.Y. i
Hartford
Norfolk & Western
Pennsylvania
Consol
Republin
Texas & Pacific
Union
Walt Provision "Co
Genfield
Ys Cormfield
Wiengrm
Garton Cornfeld Bologna Sauing
Teres Naals
Cotton Movement
Mente
Liverpool
Charles J. Metz
TED Public Accoen
Ene, T Preckeene Audit Company
Sousheee Hert Building
Alonzo Richardson & CO
Certified Public Accountants Empire Building
Georgia
Empire Ol
Atlantic Ice & Coal Ptd
Southern Ice Ptd
Ga. Ry
Elec
Georgia Municipal Bonds
Trust Company of Georgia
New York Financial
Mercantile Papar
SHOIK
Sterling
Ceblen
Prange
Cablan
Cablee
Lites
Hublow Demana
Bei
Bar Oliver
Dollain
Nish
Honduras
Business Situation
Naval Stores
Weekly Review
Woolen. Market
Als
Grand Opera House
Price & Thomas
Ehich & Thomas
Phicw & Thomas
Ely Bumlens-Phice
Brenner
Allert
Howell
Hugh M." Dorsey
Consoitution
Bill Clerk
Franka
Rock MY
Hookekeeper
Parltian
J. O. Mitchel
Ibert
Detalta
G. O .Branning
Barber College
East
Mitchell Bc
HEN College
Macon Ga
Phillips Pub
Atlania
Auburn ‘Ave
Ivy Exchange
Peachtree Street
Hunt Street
S. Pryor St
Main Exchange
North Boulevard
Highland Ave
East Georgia Ave
West Georgia Ave
West Exchange
East Alexander Street
Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company
Hman
le Joaen
Jenrmox
Leshona
Peters Miveat
Weyl Lend
Pete Aay
Ivy Ua
Whitehall
Franklin
Rarses
Hattie Hill Sanitarium
Tippett School OF Bhorthand
Hestey Building
Isidro Ricras & Cox
Bourton Su
Stiss Hitt
Grant Building
Ivy
Acme Teacherst Agency
Aley
Atlanta, Ga
Foster's Touchere’ Agey
France
ACME
East Hunter
Mofon Fruck
Belle Isle
ITE
Malin
Hunter Street
Oakland Cemetery
Hubert. Aichel
Edgewood Avenus
Walten St
Satisfuctian Guarante
MOON
Buick
Phony
Furayih Street
Ben
Iss
Hunter
Flya
Tullé
Andrew L
Ludden & Bales
Narik Pryma_street
Eash
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