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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
4
New York investors saw mixed early trading with declines in key specialties led by Mexican Petroleum. A late morning rally faded as trading slowed, and observers noted iron and steel sectors showing varied demand amid expectations of rail regulation battles in Congress.
The national weather and crop bulletin reports slight gains in central and eastern cotton areas under near normal temps, while the west suffers from heat. Weevil activity declines yet remains damaging in many central and eastern regions. Rainfall is uneven with excess in some southeastern fields and moisture deficits in the northeast.
The report describes stalks large but blue with little grain and very poor top crop. Progress was mostly unsatisfactory in Alabama and Mississippi, with warmth and light rainfall aiding Florida. In Texas weather favored picking. corn too cool in upper Mississippi valley, rice harvest interrupted in Louisiana, sugar cane and peanuts growing well in eastern areas but dry in western Gulf states. Citrus fruits show favorable Florida results and Satsuma oranges in Alabama.
Washington reports July retail food prices up 2.7 percent from June while wholesale foodstuffs gain 16 percent and wholesale farm products up 1.75 percent. Of 42 retail items, 16 rose led by potatoes 26 percent eggs 20 butter 16 and sirloin steak 2. declines occurred in 233 items including sugar 9 and bananas 2. Regional increases span many cities. wholesale prices across all commodities fell except foodstuffs and farm products with declines from 0.5 to 6 percent in various categories.
A federal court appointed John B. Johnston and Myles L. Walsh receivers for McClure's Magazine, Inc., in a suit by Marcus B. Behrman seeking 12,956 on notes. The company reported assets near 259,000 but was short of funds, necessitating the receivership for creditor protection.
Conyers Ga August 17 John P A McCollum post master in Conyers died suddenly of apoplexy at his home this afternoon He appeared in good health a few hours before his death He is survived by his wife two sons Arthur McCollum of Atlanta and Jack McCollum of Conyers and several daughters Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Hubbardrd Bros and Co cotton merchants of Hanover Square New York solicit orders for purchase and sale of cotton and cotton feed for future delivery. Special attention and general terms promised for 90 days of spot cotton for delivery. Correspondence invited, including associations and exchanges in New York New Orleans Liverpool.
New York August 17 Stocks edged lower early after renewed selling but reversed in late trading. Several issues posted new yearly lows before a late rebound driven by expectations of Mexican Petroleum earnings. Oil shares led declines while New York Air Brake rose. Foreign exchange rallied on German account amid anticipated reparations payments.
A dense list of bonds and bids appears, naming many issuers such as American Smelting, Bethlehem Steel, Central of Georgia, Chesapeake and Ohio, Denver and Rio Grande, Erie, Missouri Pacific, Northern Pacific, Reading, Seaboard Air Line, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, Virginia Carolina, and more. The notices include bid statuses, coupon details, and registered versus bearer formats amid a cluttered market update.
Unfavorable business reports and rising unemployment aided bears in Chicago wheat trading on August 17, with prices closing 2 1/4 to 3 cents lower. Corn and oats fell further, while gold and bond markets showed mixed movements as traders weighed export estimates and stock declines.
Market wires show cash pork firm at 1030 with no rib sales, rough rice advancing in New Orleans with 635 sacks traded and 6180 receipts, broad activity in Carolina and Honduras rice. Butter and poultry prices in New York and Chicago quoted. numerous ship arrivals and sailings listed from ports including New Orleans, Galveston, and London with mixed freight movements.
Cattle receipts in Lavieville Kentucky show mixed prices with heavy steers around 87.75 and lighter feeders near 5.00 to 6.01, while overall receipts reach about 1,600 head and a 60 5.50 range for feeders. New York markets see raw sugar ease with centripetal prices near 4.61 per bag and Cuban sales limited. December and March futures retreat modestly amid ample near term supply. Coffee futures rise briefly before retreating, with spot Santos offerings steady and premiums for higher grades noted. overall market activity shows cautious demand and fluctuating futures.
Bank clearings and quotations for the local markets are listed for the week ending October 19. Figures show totals of 8,074,550.00 in one series and 8,759,644.58 in another, with 3,665,118.09 and 5,732,17,009,883.65 noted in related sums.
Savannah on August 17 saw the first bale of the 1923 sea island cotton crop auctioned for 50 cents per pound. The bale weighed 418 pounds and sold at 60 cents below the 1920 sea island bale. Earlier, a short staple bale sold for 68 cents per pound.
The New Orleans and New York cotton markets show lower prices as selling broadens. Reports cite rain across central and eastern belts, a softer weekly crop outlook, and diminished demand for cotton products. Prices declined with December to 13.10 and October near 12.70, while spot middling in New York steadied around 12.80.
New York August 17 The Cuban American Sugar company declared its regular dividend of 50 cents a share on common stock and 1 1 2 percent on preferred stock The National Sugar Refining company reduced its quarterly dividend from 2 50 to 1 75 with a note of adjustments across listings indicating shifting equity payouts
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Duck River Milling company facilities including the flour mill plant and bottling works in Centerville Tennessee. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 42000 with 17000 insured and left the town short of ice. the incident disrupted local supply and utility services.
Mistrustful garble aside, the ad highlights tailored dress forms and hemline products, listing Hemlock 2714 and a service by Mrs M T Mitchall at 22 Windsor Street. It mentions a spiritualist Madam Malone and a local transport route from Bake Washington to Lakewood, with a stillman street drop at 611 Lakewood Avenue. Ladies are urged to remodel old furs and coats by Arnone at 24544 Peachtre.
An OCR fragment reports Papidis results with Dancing Rana and Toddle, noting high marks and percentages. It mentions 172 percent at Peachtree and an entry for H. oin7 F, but details are incomplete and names may be uncertain.
A chaotic collection of lost and found notices and reward ads from Atlanta. It mentions money found in Grant Park and items like a tan suitcase with ladies wear and toiletries, keys, papers, and a jeweled Elgin watch. Also listed are rewards for stolen cars and pins with various contact names and addresses across Atlanta, including Peachtree Street and the Bibb Building, with multiple names and phone cues.
A garbled help wanted page lists multiple jobs including furniture repair, hotel kitchen, advertising soliciting, bookkeeper, furniture salesman, news service ops, shoe and barber training, railway mail clerks, bind foreman, mall carrier prospects, and various box numbers and addresses. The text is partially unreadable but shows a flurry of temporary and permanent positions with company names and locations like Sterchi Furniture and Carpet Co, 11 E Mitchell St, The Mission Hotel, Macon Ga, Atlanta Barber College, Union News Go, and Metropolitan addresses.
New Orleans August 17. From small advances in early trading the cotton market declined sharply, with 22 to 30 point losses from Wednesday's close. October first rose to 12.66 but settled near 15.22, as bullish weekly reports were offset by disappointment over official data. Spot cotton was unchanged in New Orleans with 1,107 bales sold.
A historicalcotton market update shows middling prices across ports including New Orleans Galveston and Philadelphia with receipts totals and stock levels. Notable figures include New Orleans 12.06 middling receipts 5 602 stock 432 162 and New York 12 80 middling exports 938 stock 462 451. Local cities list shipments totals and weekly receipts and stocks across regions such as Wilmington Norfolk Savannah Charleston and Dallas with varied middling values and large stock figures.
A Cot ton trade summary notes early afternoon gains receding under government policy signals and mood shifts in the stock market. It states the basis in the South remains firm, with traders eyeing weekly weather data and lender actions as factors shaping prices.
A string of help wanted notices lists positions in Atlanta including teachers, sales, accounting, stenography, chauffeur, and colored help. Advertisers seek experienced truck salesman, sales manager, drug and department store salesman, stenographers with bookkeeping knowledge, a banker, an executive, and home help, with confidential applications and specific addresses like 306 Walton Building and 1281 Healey Building.
An assortment of buy and sell notices includes a $1,000,000 corporation seeking a branch store manager in Atlanta with a $5,000 investment, quick-delivery stock offers in Georgia and Florida, barber shops, restaurants, and used furniture deals. Various warranties, terms, and contact cues are listed for potential buyers and agents.
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