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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1919

Page

5

Cotton market sees sharp opening drop after firm start

New York August 13 report notes a strong opening in cotton futures followed by a sharp decline as October contracts fell from 32.25 to 21.20 while nearby months fluctuated. The market closed with a net decline of about 48 to 35 points, with December and January briefly testing higher levels before settling near the day’s lows amid mixed weather and labor news.

New York Reyr Wather Bureau Ersa Reactiona Germany Liverpool W. Caa Great Britain Marke Hubbard Bros. &C American Cotton & Grain Exchange, Inc Ajax Oil, Company Burkburnett Pool Ranger District Texas Oklahoma Burkburnett Field Ranger Field Geo. S. Clay New York City Messrs. Brooks and Worsham Dallas

Fair progress in cotton crop across belt dampened by rain

Washington reports cotton made fairly good progress in most belt regions during the week, with heavy rainfall in Georgia, south Alabama, parts of Mississippi and Florida hindering growth. Fruiting fair to very good in western areas, poorer in the east, and plants growing too much at the expense of fruit in North Carolina. Weevil damage noted in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and southern Mississippi and Alabama, with shedding complaints increasing.

Orleans Carolinas Georgia Florida Alabama Louisiana Oklahoma Savannah Cotton Belt Washington, D. C Mississpi River Arkansas South Cataie North Carolina Porgia Apata Malons Gome Yon Herrmann Weather Boreat Washington Mississippi National Weather and Crop Bulletin Today South Carolina Texas

Atlanta Quotations Spot Cotton Market Report

Local cot ton market quotes and shipper notes for the day mirror last year’s levels with stock bales and shipments tracked. Market observers cite steady demand, with prices hovering around previous-year figures as merchants monitor receipts and load volumes.

Atlanta Colton

Atlanta Quotations Cotton Seed Prices Across Ports

Cotton seed market report shows prices across ports and interior movement. Middling values appear for New Orleans, Galveston, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and interior cities like Houston, Memphis, Augusta, St. Louis, Atlanta, Little Rock, and Montgomery with receipts and stock figures. Overall totals: receipts 3,812 shipments 14,500 stock 414,515.

New Orleans Galveston Savannah Charkeston Hiddling Wilmington Norfolk Baltimore Segeten Mmiddling Atate Zblladetppia New York Spinor Norte Bigck DART Houston Enles Memphis Augusta St. Louia Atlanta Little Rock Dattes: “Mindling Snlog Amddisi

New Orleans Cotton Market Slips After Strong Start

New Orleans August 13 heavy selling pressure pushed cotton prices downward after an early rise. Government crop reports were optimistic but failed to stem the decline as losses ranged from 46 to 58 points with the close 45 to 66 points lower. Spot cotton remained quiet with modest imports and varied middling prices across listings.

New Orleans Washington Congress Liverpool Ralna Rock Potter Newborn N. Y Thomasville Ozark Ala Wetomka Ale Duggan & Boyden

Corn Market Marks Unsettled Trading Amid Labor Uncertainty

Chicago August 13 corn trading shows notable volume decline tied to labor tensions and living-cost cuts. Prices moved narrowly with September near 1.51 1/2, December about 1.62 1/2, oats higher and provisions lower. Market mostly local in small lots as public demand wanes awaiting economic developments.

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Professional Views On Cotton Situation

New York August 10 Special Today's dull market showed a tame session with bales selling overboard. Government actions energize fights on profiteers while southern banks doubt new crop holdings. Weather readings were mixed and prices drifted. analysts note limited demand for futures.

Liberty York Maberty Dgbess Rae Tina Gah Bae New York Clark & CO

Wall Street Cautious Over Railroad Labor Plan

James A. Stillman of National City Bank urged calm discussion on the railroad brotherhoods plan to have government own the railroads and share profits with labor. Henry Evans of Continental Insurance voiced support for a profit sharing approach but rejected socialist schemes. Wall Street noted light public demand, a mixed market with pools pushing some sectors, and speculation about future orders as the railroads regain private ownership.

Wall Street Brotherhood R. R F. L. Barnum The Constitution-Philadelphia Publi Ledgar Service New York James A. Stillman National City Bank Henry Evans Continental Insurance Company Wall Evans International Mercantile Marine American Telephone and Telegraph Company American Woolen Treasury Stock Exchange Congress Baldwin Philadelphia Andrew Carnegie Financial District J. P. Morgan E. Converse Converse E. H. Harriman Harriman Mr. Morgan Carnegie Steel King American Jerome J. Hanauer Kuhn, Loeb & Co Bankers’ Committee National Equipment Trust Alaska

Labor Outlooksen Boosts All Stocks On London Market

Brighter labor outlook lifts London market with firmer gilt edged and national war bonds. Rail stocks regain favor while oil shares ease. Rubber and Sao Paulo issues attract interest as banks tighten credit and victory loan transfers influence money markets. Francs weaken, Belgium declines, and Scandinavian rates firm.

Sanse A London Times Philadelphia Reneedger Service London Grand Frank Sao Paulo England

Market notes from December to August and metal prices

The report covers mixed commodity notes including coffee market figures, Santos futures, and receipts at Braxitein ports. It also lists copper and lead prices in New York and London with spot and futures quotes, plus brief weather notes in Brazil and Jersey. The text references several dates and price levels across markets.

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