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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1919
Page
5
In a fluctuating trading day, New Orleans cotton prices firmed after midday weakness, with October and January deliveries advancing from prior levels. In New York, a mixed session saw late gains supported by firmer cables and anticipated measures to stabilize foreign exchange, though overall demand remained tepid.
The New Orleans market shows wide price advances with foreign activity easing and bullish Liverpool cues. Prices inch higher across contracts as shorts cover. regional receipts total 22,004 for the week with strong demand and notable gains in middling and good middling, stock and exports updated for major ports including Mobile Savannah and Charleston.
Farmers urged to hold cotton as prices slip, with American Cotton Association warning against panic selling. Markets show weak futures amid frost and global demand signals, while London copper and metals trade with limited activity. The call to steady policy aims to counter speculator pressure and protect staple value.
In Chicago on August 19 a firm undertone and weak exchange supported corn and kept dips from lasting as shorts covered. Cash grain at a premium over September aided firmness, with September at 1.83 to 1.83 1/4 and December around 1.44 to 1.45. Oats rose modestly, provisions fluctuated with early declines rallying on demand, while reports of German funds for food products buoyed the market.
In New York and New Orleans reports August 19 20, traders weigh effects of unsettledMexico relations on cotton. Cables show mixed strength with spinners buying and short covering offsetting declines, while rumors of intervention and foreign exchange pressures influence sharply. Weather and hedging sentiment shape prices as buyers seek protection against further moves.
A fragmentary market note shows limited readings with sheep priced around six dollars. No firm listings or full details available.
New York stocks opened cheerfully as Interborough strike halted but mood cooled by weak foreign exchange data. Sterling rose to $4.19 per pound with gold parity at $4.56, while Italian French rates hit historical lows. Banks weigh Europe loans and a possible retrenchment in prices. Oil shares led gains early, but market-wide volatility persisted amid wage increases for IRT workers and uncertainty over a potential rail receivership.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture circular argues farmers get less than mills pay for cotton, totaling about 11.50 per bale in value after freight and banking costs. It urges direct selling, cooperative marketing, centralized classing, and better ginning and storage to align prices with market value and reduce middleman profits.
Sale City Ga August 19 The Sale City High School will open for work September 16 with a reorganized faculty and a new department of agriculture and the mechanic arts under the Smith Hughes vocational education bill, providing funding assistance and recognized by authorities.
New York stock market shows gain as local traction strike settles amid better sentiment. Prices rise in leading shares though Mexican situation and foreign exchange volatility suppress confidence. transportation issues lag while equipment and steels rally. Call money eases, rails mixed, total sales about 12.2 million dollars.
Washington reports the annual cotton seed crushed and July 31 on hand totaling 4,466,023 tons, up from last year, with crude and refined oil production and linters, cake and meal, and imports and exports detailed. Sugar market in New York shows steady raw sugar. other commodities and regional declines noted amid heavy rains.
Fragmentary market notes from New York and New Orleans dated August 29 describe rough rice activity and receipts, mixed prices, and limited supply. Mentions Honduras, Carly Proligie, and various sacks or pockets, with unclear figures and places.
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