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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1915
Page
5
New York reports show cotton prices swinging after two government releases. Census figures near 9,711,000 bales prompt a $7 advance from November lows, then a pullback as investors book profits. Market steadied by foreign and trade buying amid mixed crop estimates and shipping dynamics.
Market overview shows mixed movement across port cities with middling cotton prices around 12.00 to 15.25 and receipts totaling over 82 thousand bales for the week. Declines followed liquidity selling as New York futures slipped, with total season receipts and exports listed for major ports including New Orleans, Savannah, and New York.
The December New York session marked the stock market's first anniversary of trading after closure for the war. Prices were erratic with United States Steel down and rail shares rallying on rumors of dividend increases. Bond markets were uneven and analysts offered bullish demand projections for cotton, forecasting steadier prices as exports rise and peacetime demand returns.
Corrected by W H White Jr of White Provision Company the Atlanta live stock and provision market shows quotes for steers cows and hogs with prices per hundredweight and ranges for various quality grades. Beef and pork products along with groceries and feedstuffs are itemized with prices and packaging details.
Chicago markets rally on renewed clearances lifting wheat prices to higher levels with December at 1.28 and May at 1.15 as traders note strong U S shipments and steady demand. Corn and oats gain while provisions hold steady to higher with December pork down. World supply hints and Lake navigation issues influence sentiment as traders await shipments and futures drift.
Chicago, St Louis, Kansas City reports show cattle and sheep receipts varying. Prices listed for beef steers, cows, calves, and lambs range with steady to lower demand. notes include prime fed steers and dressed beef prices, with regional totals and market directions for December.
December reports from New York show strong cotton goods demand with dyeing scarcity driving higher prices. Prices advance for prints, bleached and dark colored fabrics, while duck and bag materials stay firm amid limited burlap and rising card costs. Cotton yarns and knit goods remain active, though price irregularities persist due to color standard variations.
New York on December 11 reports a weekly clearing house balance of 178,116,118 dollars with a decline of 138,920 from the prior week. The summary shows loans 2,162,204,080 dollars, reserve shifts in vaults and Federal Reserve deposits, net demand and time deposits rising, and total deposits at 810,851,000 dollars. Market notes include Sterling and other currencies, bonds, creamery and dairy prices, and various commodity prices across Chicago, St. Louis, and Elgin with mixed changes.
An audit summary shows cash reserves and liabilities for the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank. It lists gold coin and certificates, tender notes, and total cash reserves, plus discounted bills, commercial paper, and investments. Memorandum notes issued reserves and gold deposited with the federal reserve agent, with liabilities including capital paid in and U.S. Treasury deposits. Atlanta Audit Co., Inc. reports accounting systems.
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