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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
2
The wheat market opened weak amid war rumors and submarine fears, slipping to about $1.56 3-4 before rebounding to $1.66 as traders priced in potential openers. Corn and oats followed wheat’s lead with varied demand, while Packers added to selling pressure as prices fluctuated across exchanges in Chicago and other markets.
German cotton prices plunged from 19 1/2 cents to 11 1/2 cents per pound as ships arrive in Bremen and Rotterdam opens ease demand. American envoy Gerard cited ship arrivals and stock releases from Lodz and Antwerp, with German mills operating at three quarters capacity using 150,000 bales monthly, while Thomspon in Rotterdam noted ample ships and rising freight charges.
Metals trading shows lead steady at 3.75 to 3.86 dollars in New York and London values around 13 pounds a unit. Speier steady near 37.87 to 9.12 pounds, tin weak with quotes around 36.75 to 37.60 dollars and 26 ton lots offered at 3153 dollars per ton. Iron steady and unchanged. London spot copper at 63 pounds, futures around 156 pounds 10 shillings. Spot tin at 17 pounds.
New York February 3 Special says higher Liverpool cables opened the cotton market but liquidation by western and local interests pushed prices about 10 points lower. Local spate firms steadied briefly, then selling dominated unless at concession. Reports from southern ports note weaker freight engagements with no major new news. Jay, Bond & Co say profit taking affected both American and European markets. October futures sold heavy as outside holders hedged, while large exports and acreage expectations influence sentiment.
Market report outlines varied receipts for dairy meat and produce firms across New York and Chicago. Details include creamery items with scores, cheese receipts, dressed poultry with price ranges, butter eggs and poultry prices, and sugar futures with spot guidance amid weather and freight scarcity.
Realty and building sectors show improvement over year start. Building permits lag behind last year yet gains since January are notable. Property transfers rise as realty men’ s outlook brightens on Atlanta market prospects.
A compilation of warranty deeds and property transfers detailing sales and exchanges in 1911 to 1944. Names include Southern Trust Company Joe T Daves William Porter Fred Dewis Henry Filmmery and more. Parcels note street addresses lots and dimensions across Peachtree Edgewood Cameron and other streets with various dates and amounts.
A scanned ledger lists numerous property transfers and building permits from February 2 to February 3, including liens such as G. A. Childers versus Z. T. Jobe on Carnegie Street Hast Point, multiple lot sales on Glenwood, Pearce, West Fourth, and East Georgia avenues, and blocks in Peachtree Hills and Inman Park. Building permits show a range from small frame dwellings to brick veneer homes by Selz Construction and other builders, with several transactions involving mortgage and trust companies, Georgia Realty and the American Securities Company of Georgia.
Lower word flat for classified advertising from outside Atlanta. No advertisement accepted for less than two lines. Discontinuance of advertising must be in writing. It will not be accepted by phone. This protects your interests as well as ours. If you cannot bring or send your Want Ad phone Main 010 or Atlanta 5001. Courteous operators familiar with rates rules and classifications will assist wording. Accounts opened for ads by telephone if name in telephone directory. Other telephoned ads paid immediately upon publication. EVERY HOME HAS USE FOR CONSTITUTION WANT ADS. PERSONAL WANTED Two heaves to sign pension application for widow of David Pope enlisted in Company E 26th Georgia. He from Dale county Alabama completion and hair derky height 6 feet 2 inches. If any seld company living can furnish information I will pay them. Address W. M. King Elba Alabama. A RARE COMBINATION learn modern dressmaking ladies tailoring and make your own dresses suits etc. Terms upon application. Atlanta Sewing School 802 New Chamber of Commerce blog corner North Pryor street and Auburn ave.
A dense mix of lost item notices from Atlanta area including a gentleman’s gold watch on or near Ormewood Avenue and a pearl brooch on Peachtree car with rewards. along with legal notice for Magnus Company Incorporated charter in Fulton County and partnership dissolution of The Central Garage at 34-36 Auburn Avenue with D E Van Arsdale and L B Fain.
Classified notices from Atlanta area solicit a male sales force for various lines. Multiple firms advertise openings for self starters, car owners, and experienced salesmen with guarantees, territory opportunities, and demonstrations at the Ansley hotel February 3 4 and 5. Also listings for department store buyers, barbers, and newspaper route carriers with wage and job details.
A collage of 1900s job notices listing female general office work, sales solicitors, musical accompanist for a Georgia college, millinery training, domestic science teacher, and various positions. Highlights include positions for stenographers, millinery apprentices, and sales agents with commission offers. Names include J. C. Morrison and Mr. Speer with street addresses and agency contacts.
Wanted geese feather beds at once paid highest cash price contact New York Feather Company 17 Warren Place New York. Wanted to buy small second hand job printing outfit on terms contact G-152 Constitution. Wanted to rent furnishings for four bedrooms and dining room contact Atlanta 2087. Wanted to buy second hand cash register address 5 East Tenth Street. Get current list of all size houses apartments Turman Calhoun 203 Empire. For sale Miscellaneous.
Classified notice from The Constitution in Atlanta Georgia advertising second-hand printing items. Includes galley rack, double iron frames, proof press, wooden frames, and freight terms. Prices listed: galley rack $2.75, twelve double iron frames $10, proof press $10. Payment and contact details implied.
Classified sale notices for Jellico coal types with price per ton, a meat box for sale with payment terms, various produce and wholesale items, pianos and repair services, estate items, engine and machinery for sale, and a seek investment line. Names include Burnwell Jellico Coal Co. and Becht Co. with locations in Atlanta.
The list shows various rail connections around Atlanta with arrival and departure times for lines including Atlanta Terminal Station, Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic, Georgia Railroad, Charleston line services, and the Western and Atlantic routes. Included are sleeping car services between Atlanta and Thomasville and multiple destination pairs such as New Orleans, Chicago, Memphis, and Nashville with approximate schedules and station references.
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