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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
11
New York and New Orleans cotton markets faced early optimistic buying that faded after the weekly weather bureau report. Prices closed near day’s low amid rain damage notes and expectations of unseasonable weather. spot cotton remained steady with varied regional receipts and stocks across Atlantic ports and major cities.
Liverpool Cotton reports steadiness across grades with middling at 6.73 and 6.03 for low middling and fair middling, reflecting 9,000 sales for speculation and export and 7,000 receipts. Futures also steady with limited range movement on Wednesday, highlighting August and January-February activity.
New York August 25 Special market report notes bearish overall sentiment in the American market despite renewed late strength in Liverpool. Storm damage cited but no new arguments to avert a decline as the crop moves.
New York markets rose as buoyancy from potential resolutions over the Arabic sinking eased tensions between the U S and Germany. War shares led gains with United States Steel and Willys Overland among top performers. rails and other industrials also advanced before profit taking trimmed gains. Bond activity remained strong with no foreign selling, total trading around 2.53 million par.
The report lists bond coupons and bids for U S and international issues including Panama, American Cotton, Lorillard, Louisville and Nashville, Reading, Northern Pacific, Seaboard Air Line, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific and more. It also covers Mercantile paper rates, Sterling and foreign currency quotes, and notes on cotton futures, dry goods, and textile prices in New York on August 25.
Washington August 25 Generally favorable weather for cotton prevailed during the week ended yesterday. Eastern and central districts saw timely rains and warm weather aiding growth and ripening. Picking progressed in southern districts and bolls opened in the extreme north. West of the Mississippi heavy rains and high winds caused damage in eastern Texas and wind damage in planted cotton. In Arkansas and Oklahoma cool weather aided development but heavy rain added damage.
Fragment from a historic newspaper urges readers to use courteous operators familiar with rates and rules for want ads. It notes telephone posting options, immediate payment for ads over the phone, and that ads may be billed or collected by mail or court if rent. It states every home may use construction want ads.
A fragmented late era ad page lists skin and hair treatments, dental and dermatology claims, home remedies, and personal services. Items include medicated soaps, twilight sleep method claims, hair switches, jewelry repair, and room rental offers.
A jumble of LOST and STRAYED items and personal notices appears, including a blue purse on Crew Street, an engraved umbrella from Atlanta National Bank, a brindle Boston bull terrier, a silver mesh dresser item, and various car and streetcar ads. Reward offers and return directions reference addresses across Washington Terrace, Central Avenue, and Peach Tree areas, with several names and contact numbers embedded.
Help wanted ads show multiple opportunities in barber training, sales, clerical, and domestic roles. Listings seek men for barber college, sales positions, and government and private sector jobs, with emphasis on training, references, and steady work across Atlanta and nearby areas.
A jumble of local business cards and ads. Listings include contractors, furniture repair, hatters, transferring and moving services, insurance agents, monument works, cleaning, painting, window work, sheet metal, stove repair, and miscellaneous trades. Contains multiple addresses and phone numbers for Atlanta firms and individuals.
A compilation of early 20th century situation wanted notices from The Constitution shows job seekers offering services and asking for work. Entries include a salaried ad from a young college graduate, a farm manager with poultry and dairy experience, a combination stenographer and typist, a general office worker with 19 years of experience, a cotton classer seeking firm employment, and a versatile driver and office worker seeking any suitable position. Each note includes contact or reference hints and indicates special advertising rates.
Special rates for three wines one time ten vente three times sixteen cents. To get the rate ads must be paid in advance and delivered. Young lady seeks office assistant with ethnographic experience and sterling character. Trained nurse colors seeks care for young or adult invalid. Housekeeper with five years’ experience widow desires position. Wanted position as teacher, good college education. Governess seeks work. The Clearing House for the Unemployed offers high-grade help in trades and professions. Office hours listed.
Automobiles for 84 used car bargains offered with a few more slightly used cars on hand. Cars must be sold at once and terms can be arranged with responsible parties. Regalea Overland King E M F Maxwell Oakland Selden.
Atlanta’s Automobile Exchange at 380 Peachtree St advertises quick cash for slightly used cars and immediate purchases. Numerous listings include a 1914 Chevrolet roadster, various second-hand autos, and requests to buy or trade with Ford and other makes. Independent Motor Car Co and Johnson Motor Car Co are among sellers and brokers.
Investment offer details purchase money notes for a north side property. Listings mention half purchase price paid, $402 upfront with interest, and seek a second mortgage at a discount. References to Bow 1484 city addresses and a broker firm are noted with vague contact lines and commission mentions.
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