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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
8
Atlanta December 17 market notes list fruit and nut prices with numerous entries. Apples, oranges, lemons, bananas, walnuts, almonds, pecans, Brazil nuts, mixed nuts, peanuts, cocoanuts, pineapples, figs, citrons, raisins, prunes, candy, and figs priced by bunch, crate, or box with various grades and quantities.
A fragmented market list details assorted produce and prices including fresh anteteain bacon fries onions cabbage sweet potatoes and peaches. Entries reference locations such as Tennessee Virginia and Georgia with various per pound and per bushel figures and product notes like Pekin onions and dried fruit.
England’s mills join a movement after Southern manufacturers meet in Charlotte. A cable from Manchester notes Master Spinners Federation to discuss short time in cotton trade to curb gambling, with American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association involvement and calls for national curtailment to raise cotton goods prices. Reports from New York and Liverpool describe firm markets, barter activity, and bullion-led advances amid expectations of higher prices and large future receipts.
L I Riley & Co adds a fire insurance department to its Atlanta agency. The firms extend relations with Haas & Co as state agents for Travelers Life, creating joint representation in Atlanta for life, accident, and health products. Travelers maintains strong assets and wide policy offerings.
Traders note strong bulls driving gains in livestock and commodities. Chicago live stock receipts reach 10000 with mixed tones from steers to calves, while hogs, sheep, and cattle show steady to higher bids. Cotton seed oil markets firm with refined oils advancing amid steady crude prices. Multiple western and southern markets report firm to higher cattle and hog quotes, with brisk activity in futures and cash rooms.
New York stocks closed dull as copper led late gains while Brooklyn Rapid Transit and steel rails faced profit taking. Amalgamated Copper stayed active as foreign copper demand and Cuban reciprocity talk influenced pricing. Bond issues and money market expectations also colored sentiment amid a cautious session.
The Sugar Wag sale to take profits and a tendency to decline later, rail and bank news point to a favorable monetary situation. The Treasury balances show cash available at 227.9 million and gold at 116.38 million. Miller & Co. notes the market irregular and heavy, with optimism for railroad stocks on weekdays and equipment shares as money remains ample.
Foreign finances report subdued Bank of England reserves with mixed changes. Consols quoted at 88 9-6 for money and 88 11-16 for account. Atchison and Louisville and Nashville bonds listed. Bar silver steady at 25 9. Short bills and three months bills around 3 3 percent. Weekly BoE data show reserve rise of 521000 and bullion drop of 970168 amid varying security and deposit shifts. Gold, American eagles, and shipments to South America noted.
Washington December 17 forecast for Georgia South Carolina and Virginia with fresh north to northwest winds. Florida and the southeast to be fair Friday and Saturday with warmer conditions and fresh winds from the north to northwest. Louisiana Friday and Saturday night to fresh northeast to southeast winds. Eastern Texas partly cloudy Friday and Saturday with probable rain and fresh west winds. Western Texas fair Friday and Saturday with possible rain. Arkansas Friday Saturday increasing cloudiness with probable rain. Tennessee Friday Saturday increasing cloudiness with probable rain. Kentucky warmer Friday and Saturday with increasing cloudiness and rain likely Friday afternoon or night.
Atlanta market notes December 17 show demand improving for tomatoes with prices around 1000 per crate and 250 dozen quantities. Lettuce is listed at 125 per crate while cucumbers and peppers appear in small crate quantities.
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