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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
6
Market coverage from New Orleans and Liverpool outlines a tentative, uneven day with slight gains in cotton futures and steadier stock activity. Reports note limited buying, high receipts, and cautious optimism as traders weigh the potential for higher prices amid shifting demand and weather factors.
Fragmentary OCR records describe delayed planting, slow movement of phases, and deteriorating late crop conditions. Notes mention forecasts for Galveston and New Orleans markets, price ranges, and speculative trading amid uncertain weather.
The Seale and 6's General Market Letter reports steady prices and restrained speculative activity amid subdued receipts. It notes improved imports from New York and a steadiness that supports underlying market strength, with traders watching receipts and Venezuelan talks for future direction.
A B Baxter and Co report shows mixed activity in coal and industrial stocks. Major moves include gains in Reading related shares and Amalgamated Copper while General Electric fell. Sugar rose with stronger demand in the market, signaling cautious revival in key industrial sectors.
The report covers cotton seed oil and meal prices with crude and refined varieties, notes on Memphis and New Orleans markets, and Liverpool and London grain figures. It lists crude prices, meal values, and assorted futures for wheat and corn, with spot and futures movements and regional quotations.
The Metal Market report covers London and New York activity with copper prices firming, spot quotes around 75 to 1, spellings and futures. Copper held near 11 pounds 3d in London and 4 dollars 21 cents in St. Joouls with Spelter around 1.7 dollars.
Market snapshot with scattered figures for coffee and sugar across New York and other cities, listing prices such as centrifugal whites, open kettle, and various lard and bacon products. Entries reference February, March, June, July, September, October, November, December, and January, with several city lines including New Orleans and Chicago.
Telegraph service reports dull market for hides and leather with smaller cattle receipts this week. Packers reevaluate to sell February hides while prices vary. fruit and nut imports show mixed quotes including apples, tangerines, and figs. citrus, bananas, and dates listed with wide per box or crate rates.
Chicago February 4 Wheat closed strong for May amid a near standstill market caused by a storm. May corn rose about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cents while oats edged higher. Provisions and other grain products showed modest gains as receipts and weather conditions influenced moves.
The market opened with professional leadership carrying prices higher amid cautious trading. Reading and Union Pacific steadied while Rock Island faded after an opening surge, and Amalgamated Copper advanced on copper optimism. Treasury balances and bond yields drifted, with money easy and exchange firm as the day closed quiet and steady.
A dense OCR grocery list from Atlanta dated February 1 presents a wide array of items and prices. The fragment references produce, dairy, meats, canned goods, and household staples with scattered figures and vendor terms, capturing a bustling midweek shopping catalog.
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