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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1915
Page
2
New Orleans reports cotton prices advanced sharply last week on buying activity and rumors of crop damage. Heavy trading and outside interest boosted futures while spots in the eastern belt hit higher levels. The forecasted government crop condition report due tomorrow morning is expected to influence sentiment.
Washington August 25 The comptroller A Plant released the monthly results for July 1915 and July 1914 showing gross revenue 5 211 635 versus 8 706 119, operating expenses 3 292 983 versus 4 535 647 leading to operating income 1 317 647 versus 1 189 472. Improvements to roadway and structures added 470 501.97, vs 291 692.62 last year.
Bradstreet reports ongoing improvement across trade and industry with optimism intact. International relations brighten. road orders and mail order activity rise while warfaring orders stay large. Prices firm in iron and steel. lumber improves. labor scarce but payrolls grow, supporting payments.
London reports from Associated Press that German advances in Russian Poland alter politics, economy and territory. R Dmowski outlines three Polish branches under German control, population ranks, and the likely policy: reconcile the Poles or Germanize the region. He notes dense settlement, rich industry, and lingering Polish identity despite Russian administration.
A Baltimore American humor item recalls a domestic economy expert asking why bread is not used for dessert. The housekeeper, with dignified reserve, responds that she did not raise her bread to be a pudding, delivering a wry domestic quip.
The piece notes Poland remains distinctly Polish amid shifting control as German authority may replace Russian administration. It highlights Polish resistance to Russification, Polish duma delegations, and debates over autonomous governance or a reconciled three-branch Polish autonomy under German oversight.
New York August 23 The Journal of Commerce reports a sharp deterioration in cotton condition. The August 24 reading stands at 70.7 percent, down from 77.3 a month earlier, amid drought and heavy rains causing shedding. Texas and several southern states show the largest declines with Oklahoma edging up slightly.
New York reports mixed sentiment on the Arabic case and potential concessions from Berlin to avoid a rupture with America. Steel producers seek higher prices, railroads show weak buying, and copper prices surge. London exchange hits a new low, with plans expected from British and French bankers. France arranges a $20 million banking credit, and a large gold shipment nears completion as cotton and wheat respond to the Dardanelles and cotton embargo.
The Treasury shows a year to date net deficit of 28,577,868 dollars. General fund balance stands at 165,363 dollars with total receipts of 1,638,266 dollars and payments of 1,216,896 dollars. Denmark’s 1913 imports from the United States are valued at 2,533,423 dollars.
New York August 23 Independent wire products manufacturers have contracted for about 20000 tons of barbed wire for allies in recent days. J P Morgan Co led most deals in 5000 to 4000 ton lots. United States Steel Hheadfacte company reportedly sold about 20000 tons more.
An irate motorist horns and shouts at a farmer in a hay filled lane while a driver demands passage. The farmer warns of trouble as the carriage passes, and a stray line notes that China and Japan produce little milk domestically, relying on imports.
Funeral services for John D. Long former secretary of the navy and three time governor of Massachusetts will be held Tuesday. The body will lie in state for an hour with state militia as guard of honor. Burial will be in the family lot at Hingham cemetery.
A Washington Star piece quotes a business man debating fashion trends and money making. He argues seriousness is scarce and the key to profit is following the facts while dismissing frivolities.
A brief fragment quotes a social scene with a flirtation and a rejection. Sam appears unable to accept affection while a woman insists, leading to a tentative, courteous exchange. The garbled wording suggests a dramatic or humorous social vignette.
Rock Island Lines promotes through service to California via Golden State Limited and Californian routes through El Paso and Tucson, with Colorado and Yellowstone options. Travel bureau in Atlanta offers itineraries, reservations, and literature on California expositions and travel, with low fares and across-route sleeper service.
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