Spot Cotton Market Faces Watchful Week Ahead
New Orleans December 12 The cotton market last week moved mainly on the government crop estimate with 1 161 000 bales seen bullish yet liquidations pressured values. Some weeks end bears predict larger offerings while bulls expect spot holders to hold firm, making the spot market a key driver for future prices as preparations for the new crop near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Department of Agriculture
Cotton Exchange
Song
Stock Markets Slide Amid War News and Tax Fears
New York December 12 The stock market weakened on concerns over foreign affairs and a possible clash with the Teutonic powers. Investors fretted over a proposed federal tax on many manufactured goods and munition output while Anglo French war bonds showed heavy selling. Despite this, railway earnings rose and U S Steel reported a record November tonnage, signaling continued industrial strength ahead. European selling and London sales pressured prices, but domestic monetary conditions grew easier across maturities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Stock Exchange
Anglo-Frenth Armes
Serbia
Congress
United States Steel Corporation
London
Livestock Train Schedule Aims for Georgia Stops
Athens reports the third week of a federal government livestock train, coordinated with the State College of Agriculture and Georgia railroads, will run seven days with 30 stops last weeks and schedules 8 am and 1 pm departures. Notable routes include Mershon Alma Nicholls Douglas and Moultrie Vienna Ogtethorpe Talbotton Manchester Washington. The treasury shows a net general fund balance of 111,485,534 with receipts of 119,114 and payments of 4,450,942. the year deficit stands at 47,836,162, down from last year. The article notes Hauptian astronomers dated a 3,800-year adoption of a seven-day week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
State College of Agriculture
Railroads of Georgia
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Mershon
Alma
Nicholls and
Douglas
Ambrose
Fitsger
Moultrie
P. By
Vienna
Ogtethorpe
Talbotton
Manchester
Washington, Siecamper 12
United States Treasury
Trade Outlook This Season Surpasses Three Year Peak
Bradstreet reports brisk holiday trade across the nation with shortages driving restocking. Retail buying remains strong amid high wholesale prices, forward orders backlog, and rapid wage-led consumer spending. Exports stay heavy despite freight bottlenecks while mills push to meet rising demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet's
Activ
Acllera
Weat
Southweat
Dur
New England
725000 Tons Pig Iron Sold During Last Week
New York reports a dramatic spike in pig iron after last week saw 726000 tons sold amid rising prices and daily steel trade activity. Export demand revived with 1.6 million tons of forged steel for France and Russia, Canada, Italy, and other nations booking large orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
Russia
Italy
Canada
Canadian Shell Commission
Pressed Steel Car Company
Jahelia
Great Britain
Bessemer
China
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Rait Mills
Munson Line
Maryland Steel Company
Navy Yards
United States
Steel Corporation
Lake Outabde
How French Cruiser Searched U S Ship Material
San Juan reported to have received wireless instruction to enter within three miles before being stopped by the French cruiser Descartes forty miles from San Juan Porto Rico. A French officer questioned Germans Guntherodt Lothar Schifferdecker and others aboard or near the ship, seeking names and passports while noting a German consul and a valuable package to be handed to the German consul. The Pampa carrying an Argentine government employee left for New York after a briefing to the German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Porto Rico
New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company
Descartes
Warsmp
William Suntherodt
Fritsch Lothar
Evana
Guntherodt
Lothar
C.schifferdecker
Buenos Aires
New York
Pampa
Bank Clearings in the United States for the Past Week
United States bank clearings totalled 4.31 billion for the past week, down from 4.92 billion the prior week and 32.78 billion a year ago. Canadian clearings reached 220.14 million, up from 209.98 million the previous week and 748.42 million last year. The report lists regional totals and percent changes versus last year, highlighting New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and many cities across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Headstreat’s Journal
New York
cIris
Inc
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Louis
Kansas City
Baltimore
Minneapolis
Detroit
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Tos Angeles
New Orleans
Loulavilia
Beattie
Buttalo
St. Pauls
Portland
Ore
Richmond
Indianapolis
Providence
Fort Worth
Washington
Memphis
Joseph
Columbus
Nashville
Albany
Balt Lake
Toledo
Des Moines
Hartford
Duluth
Rochester
Bavarian
Norfolk - Spokane
Wichita - Macon
Oakland
Scranton
New Haven
Sioux City
Grand Rapids
Syracuse
Jacksonville
Frs
Birmingham
Springfield
Masa
Chattanooga
Dayton Eizaa
Tacoma
Lincoln
Sacramento
Reading
Wiedngton
Del
Knoxville
Zugs
Charleston
Trenton
Fort Wayne
Evansville
Mobtia
Fall River
New Bedford
Erte
Wsseanes
Falia - Columbia York
Galveston
Christmas Glasses Gift For Taller Rooseith Rank Ce
Fragmentary notice describes a Christmas gift of glasses for a taller Rooseith Rank Ce, with no extra charge. Partial text also mentions Whitehall dads and an Illinois location reference.
Farms and Farmers editorial letters page note
A brief segment from Farms and Farmers edited by Prof. R. J. H. De Loach presents letters from readers on agricultural topics. The page reflects the period’s rural issues and community viewpoints without sensational detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. H. DE Loach
Horse manure as plant food and hotbed support
An analysis of horse manure value for farming outlines how animal age and bedding affect nutrient content, the need for weather protection, and how manure improves soil structure. It compares manure worth to commercial fertilizer, notes hotbed use, and emphasizes physical soil benefits over pure chemical value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell University
Planta
Cornell
Bresder
Education topics at South Georgia A M E Conference
In Augusta on December 12 the South Georgia A M E conference, led by Bishop Flipper, closed its business session. Reports on four years of study were presented and many were recommended for ordination as deacons and elders. An educational mass meeting urged support for the Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute and stressed practical education for negro youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
iSpeealj
South Georgia A. M. E
Flipper
Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute
Stinson
Atlanta
Tribble backs plan for national defense
Washington reports satisfaction in admin circles as Representative Tribble announces vigorous support for a larger navy to defend the United States. The Georgia delegation members Tribble and Edwards advocate naval expansion amid calls for improved national defense during a pivotal congressional session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel J. Tribbie
United States
Tribale
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Pitty
Tribble
Wilson
Applaval
Edwards
Georgia
James H. Blount
Macon
National Defense League
Georgia Society
Hilary A Herbert
Secretary of the Navy
Bryan
Bir.ford
Dixie suffrage women oppose preparedness at Richmond session
Speakers at the Southern States Woman Suffrage association denounced war prep and urged peace. Laura Clay of Kentucky backed a broader peace effort while Jean M. Gordon of Louisiana pressed child labor laws. Ida Husted Harper urged federal suffrage for Congress and senators, arguing it would not infringe on states rights. Officers to be elected at tomorrow's final session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Southern States Woman Suffrage Association
Laura Clay
Kentucky
Jean M. Gordon
Louiaiang
Griffin Board Retains McLendon In Rate Fight
Gritén Georgia December 11 Special The Griffin and Spalding County board of trade hires Atlanta attorney McLendon to assist W H Beck in challenging before the Interstate Commerce Commission the suspension of rate orders. Secretary Hoyster turned a petition to McLendon stating Griffin’s strong opposition to suspending Order No 5866 due January 11. The local board pledges all honorable means to defeat suspension of the rate order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gritén
Griffin and Spalding County Board of Trade
Guyton Mec- Lendon
Atlanta
W. Hi. Beck
Intertagte Commerce Commission
Hoyster
McLendon
Grifan
Birth of a Nation Show Sparks Weeklong Matinees
Advertises daily matinees for The Birth of a Nation this week. Encourages advance seat purchase and notes many tickets sold last week.
Cost of Local Want Ads in The Constitution
Advertising rules outline cost per word, minimum line count, and disallow phone-only orders. Discontinuance must be in writing, with courteous operators offering rate details and assistance in wording. Telephone ads may be billed, and accounts can be opened for directory-listed names. Every home has use for Constitution want ads.
Lost and Found items offered rewards in Life column
A jumble of notices seeking return of lost items and rewards. Ford touring car, Masonic ring, lady’s watch, keys, a dog, and other items are listed with contact hints and rewards to reclaim. Names include W D Bowers, John Blake, Griffin Ge Logt Pare, Howard, and H Townsend. Locations cited Atlanta and nearby venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Cafe
Terxmail Station
Stcanac
W. D. Bowers Griffin
John Blake Gad
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Fis
John Blake
Lerkin Street
C. Malta Lodge
Durham’ Jewelry Co
Edgewood Avenue
Wean High's
Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co
Notace
Raward
Peachtree
Whitehall
Howard
Postolace
Business
Aragon Hotel
Reyngida
Cangter Building
H. Townsend
Brewster Howell Heyman Partnership Telephone Ad
A fragmentary notice lists names Brewster Howell and Heyman with contact figures and a long distance telephone reference, adding uncertain figures and dates. The visible items include names and numbers 396 208 216 and a year 2025, suggesting a professional services or directory entry with incomplete data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PH. Brewster
Albert Howell, Jr
Dorsey
Arthur Heyman
Brewster
Howel
Help Wanted Across Trades in Atlanta Listing
Help wanted ads cover male office helpers bookkeepers shipping clerks and clerical staff and barber college students and traveling salesmen. Includes details on age education and advancement chances. offers wages while learning and opportunities in Empire Building and Forsyth, Atlanta with E F White contact and other local schools.
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Cata
Empire Bidg
Ivy
C. P
Joel Hunter
Empire
Atients
Bigurst
United States
E. F. White
Forsyth
Atlanta
Experienced shoe salesmen sought by Selz Chicago
Multiple terse classified items list job openings for experienced salesmen and managers. Advertisers seek men who have traveled Georgia and Alabama, with references required, promising salaries, commissions, and advancement to wagon sales or broom manager roles. Addresses include Constitution and Candler Building listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selz
Chicago
Georgia
Alabama
W. Bansert
Ansley Hotel
Jewel Tea Company
Bert Tulary
SrDw
Boyd
Austell Hide
Elty
Farlilac
Atlanta
Permanent Place
W. T. Duger
Candler Building
Booker T. Washington memorial life books offered low price
A garbled newspaper ad listing sales of Booker T. Washington life manuscripts and authorized editions. It promotes authentic editions, agent opportunities with commissions, and various employment notices for sales agents. The text also contains miscellaneous help wanted and educational employment items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booker T. Washington
Iredetler i
Outfit
Necholx
Austell
Dept
Aia. Ga
Washington
Tunkeyes
Hopkins Book Concern
Atlanta
Oncom
Camital
Whitehall St
Midland
Louis
Wanted Situations Worded By Multiple Candidates In The Constitution
A jumble of old style situation wanted ads solicits employment references and positions from married and single men. It lists various roles from bookkeeper to office clerk and hotel worker with expected rates and contact care at The Constitution offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. Care Constitution
Younes
Lenkkeeper
Retlabie Hian
Knally
Young Wan
Paystievith
Georgio
Wanted help for clerical ad work in Canatt Wiles office
Classified notice seeking a bookkeeper with monographic experience for office work at the Canatt Wiles office. Applicant must be sterling, experienced, and able to work full day after six PM. Pay requires advance ad payment and delivery of ads. Contact Cali Main 4149 J after 6 PM.
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Canatt- Wiles
Aoe
Innderers
Ivy Daze
Ateno
Cali Main
Employment Help for Business Men at Clearing House
The Clearing House for Employment in the Gl. Chamber of Commerce building offers male and female attention to traders and professionals. Ivy 7310, Atlanta. Hours: 9:30 to 1, 2 to 4 pm. Saturday 9:30 to 1. Applications accepted daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House
Chamber of Commerce
Ivy
Atlanta
Master business cards and trades in Atlanta area
A jumble of classified style listings from Atlanta area trades and services. Entries include insurance agencies, jewelers, a tire dealer, a baby carriage repair, roof repair, stoves and ranges repair, chimney service, shoe repair, luggage repair, and cleaning services with various addresses and contact numbers. The fragmented ad page lists multiple local businesses and offerings in a dense directory format.
Poultry, Seed and Pet Stock Sales Mixed Advertisements
Classified notices show items for sale including dogs, birds, seeds, and plants. Listings mention pointer dogs, fox terriers, imported stock, parrot exports, and seed prices. Also advertised are cotton seed, fruit trees, ornamental plants, and reed velvet boats from multiple sellers across Georgia and Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Wanamakers Clerg
Inod and Wedaiog
Mairview Farm
Murphey
Narashen
J. Difles
Aubura Avenue
Rhodes Broth
Georgiana
Live Stock and Farm Auctions Include Berkshire Hogs and Cattle
Classified ad notes fifteen Berkshire and Poland China hogs, Jersey cow with milk yield, and several springers. Also lists free cattle dipping for quarantined stock and multiple horse and wagon offerings. Provides contact at Racine Street West and Main avenues for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trean
Racine St. West
A. L. Sutlion Co
Tanta. Ga
Opone
A. le Butllos Cg
Muler-Union Tock “Yardn
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Bradstreet
Dun
U. S
Charles J
Alonzo Richardson & CO
Cnn le Ee Ea Aronain
Hubbard Bros. & CO
Hanover Square
New York Cotton Exchange New Teen Cotton Mediacs
New York “Produce Exchange
Association
Letters
D DeLensa
DIXIE
Griffin Board
M’lendon
Life
Atlanta Treat Company
Elock P.m
J. Scott Toda
Moler Barber College
Luckie Street
Wa Barber College
East Mitchell St
Zusunllaneous
RL. Co
Auatell
Missionary Workers Employment Agency
Auburn
Atlanta Railway
Franklin Institute
City
American Employment Agency
Healey
Seventeenth Street
Melp
Domerzan
Decatur
N.Y
Wranklin Institute
Georgian Terrace
Hoom
Brown-Randelpy Outlding
Tvy
Um Foster
Fea Enor
Ak South
Atvantic ‘Teather Agency
Walton
Aueoe AusDia
Gaacme
Wehos
Boar Hasing
Bouth Atlantic Teachers’ Agency
Walton Bldg
Svierthend
Atlancia
Eraute
Simplex
Ean Heaney Sanele
Seth
Jemor Jacques Gremmer
Music and Gancing Stigar
Dhe
Atermity Ganitaitum
Romence
Kaiiag
Saepuom
Mitchell
Windyor
Valaire
pQi
Cockburn
Malleros Atlante
Paschires Sreet
Cope
Vance
Conauturin Offics
Bration
Walton Mt. C Christensen Ty
Edwin T Harper Insurance Agn Fike Insuranct
Main
Auaita Nuci Bank
Robert Mitchell
Clute Ang
Daniel Uburh
Peachker
ASD
Atana
Afd
Sraton
Turner
J.D. Gay
Jasper
Bavihern
Expres
G. Tr Lovvern
Newell
Ala
MOG
Berkshire Hogs
Berkshire
Poland
Brown
Greensboro
Rich
Edgewood Avenu
Ivy Abit
Waxan al & Ain
Avante
Wamt
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