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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
3
A fragmented 1909 notice lists Edge Sales Department staff including managers and phones in Atlanta and Demorest Georgia. It references the Cotton Region bulletin and a weather or time note for August 18. The readable fragment mentions Bell and Century Building addresses and a mountain atmosphere phrase.
A fine high grade renting property in the bear center of the city is for sale. It currently brings in net income at a rate of percent per annum. Terms available upon request.
Classified notice listings describe farms and homes for sale near Decatur and Atlanta Georgia. Properties include 40 acre forests and 8 acre tracts with timber, barns, stables, and plumbing. prices range from 1800 to 2150 dollars with terms like cash balances, two to four year notes, and long terms. Locations referenced include near Agnes Scott, near the Georgia railroad, and within a mile of Decatur city limits.
The clipping lists varied fruit and vegetable prices in Atlanta and Chicago including bananas at 3e per pound, tomatoes and peppers per crate, and oranges per box. It also notes poultry and dairy quotes, Butter and Eggs prices, and general market activity with mention of Fidelity Fruit and Produce Company and other regional traders.
New York August 18 The stock market opened with strong volume and early gains, but by mid afternoon a broad retreat set in as investors pushed many issues to near the day’s lows. The decline centered on Harriman interests with further pressure from reports about crop conditions and commodity markets, while Union Pacific, New York Central and United States Steel showed notable weakness.
Chicago August 18 A prairie stampede of shorts in the wheat pit lifted September deliveries nearly three cents from session lows as congestion and big buying by holders pushed prices higher. Bulls driven by rainless forecasts and reports of crop damage propelled corn and related grains, with December wheat and corn futures also closing strongly.
Wheat futures rose amid bullish crop signals from the northwest with lingering Chicago congestion. September wheat closed around 1.10 to 1.04 per bushel. December and May futures showed smaller gains. Corn and oats receipts totaled thousands. No 2 mixed corn bid at 63% with spot strength noted.
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