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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
8
Metals trade notes show London and New York quotes for lead at £29 and $5.49, spelter around 28, copper near 20.25 to 20.50, and iron steady. Spot copper in London quoted at £84, with various future prices around £168 to £187, and antimony at £125.
The cotton market remained largely inactive with mixed movements as traders awaited the January notice day. March contracts traded between 21.4 and 12.25 cents, closing near 12.2, while the general list rose 2 to 5 points on current crop and fell about 3 on new crop deliveries. Liverpool and New Orleans activity showed thin participation with late day fluctuations and news of demand from Texas helping brief rallies before easing.
Liverpool remains strong with scattered buying though demand is muted. European buyers and German interests show some activity while domestic markets hold steady. forecasts point to higher levels if post New Year demand rises, but holiday dampening and export concerns limit gains. Local merchants expect gradual improvement through January with European demand needed to sustain prices.
New York December 21 the low ebb of trading for a fortnight or more was reached today with turnover at 449 400 shares. Market mood showed little impulse while notes to Austria and Gallipoli related items drew cautious attention. Foreign exchange held steadier with buyers for commercial bills and Anglo French bonds. total market activity appeared subdued with overall sales around 2 730 000 par value.
Port movement reports mixed middling prices and receipts across several ports led by New Orleans and Savannah. Total today receipts reach 34,665 with stocks around 887,247 and exports about 2,249,867. weekly hotel receipts and season totals shown.
Liverpool Cotton prices and sale figures show spot steady values with good middling at 7.00, middling 7.55, and low middling 7.25. turnover cited at 10,000 for export with 1,008 receipts. miscellaneous market jargon follows, mentioning future dates and commodities in unclear terms. The fragmentary text references futures, ranges, openings, and speculative notes without clear coherence.
Fragmented OCR data lists items, prices, and quantities for Neval Stores Savaonak Go. includes totals like 252 receipts and 165 shipments and stock figures such as 33 146. Contains several misread currency values and product names including window glass waterwhite and shadow glass with assorted prices.
Atlanta Quotations show provision market items from Cornfield brand meats to lard and wieners with varied prices. The Atlanta live stock market notes W H L White Jr of White Provision Co arresting entries as cattle and hogs move at different weight classes and price ranges.
Huge export sales lift wheat to new high for the season. December at 1.24 and May at 1.2474, with corn and oats also advancing. Provisions fall slightly as hog arrivals keep demand steady. Chicago receipts and grain prices show broad gains across staples.
New York December trading closes firmer with December and March positions steady. January to May shifts show slight gains as the market narrows. 11,800 barrels traded with prices edging up by 2 to 3 points, reflecting a cautious rise in cotton seed oil futures.
Country Produce in New York shows varying receipts and price ranges for creamery items and eggs with higher scoring entries and fresh line goods. Butter and poultry markets across Chicago and Midwest regions show steady to firm prices with modest gains in silks and burlap futures qualities.
Rice trade reports a quiet day in New Orleans with prices in the 6,825 range and related miller figures around 6, connections to 2. Quotations unchanged as market mood steadies amid cautious investors. A Reston Transcript style note contrasts a pessimist with a cautious buyer, reflecting minor market humor.
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