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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1915
Page
11
Heavy cotton exports emerge as a major factor in a 13 to 15 point advance, with firm spot conditions aiding the rise. Exports this week reach the largest total of the season while spot cotton gains 10 points.
New Orleans market showed mixed moves with various months trading near prior closes. Spot cotton remained steady while exports and shipments rose, reporting 96,272 bales shipped abroad and total exports this season around 4,078,618 bales. Prices closed near the day’s high after buying support from leading trade interests and hedging demand.
Across Atlantic ports cotton stayed steady with middling around 8 1/4 to 8 6, and New Orleans and Savannah reporting solid exports and stock. Totals for day show receipts near 402,269 and exports 96,372, with weekly and season totals compiling substantial movement and ongoing demand.
Chicago reports President Wilson's speech fueling fresh wheat buying amid a world food shortage. Wheat surged about 4 3 4 cents, with corn and oats rising, while hogs showed weakness. Cash grain quotes appear for No 1 and No 2 wheat, corn and oats, with mixed results across Chicago and Kansas City exchanges. Rio coffee futures rose on renewed demand in Europe, Brazilian stocks fall, and London exchange slipped slightly.
Renewed liquidation and mixed price moves marked today's market with Bethlehem Steel as the morning’s standout, up strongly despite a denial of a dividend plan. Canadian Pacific and Southern Pacific faced pressure amid uneven demand, while United States Steel and copper issues were broadly affected. Bank of England gold losses and European market softness also noted amid broader bond and currency activity.
Price lists from Atlanta market including canned goods, meats, produce, dairy, staples, and grains. Entities include Gglesby Grocery Company, White Provision Company, and various goods with quoted price ranges. notes on market shifts and supply context accompany the dense itemized catalog.
York reports an improved sentiment in speculative and investment circles with orders for stock exchange memberships rising. During the closure last year seats traded at 34,000 and values later advanced to 28,060 and 346,009 after operations resumed. Today a year’s seat was offered at 42,000 with negotiations likely for another seat at a higher price. Lead steady at 3753.85, tin unsettled with five-ton lots at 36.00 37.00, electrolytic copper at 14.75 14, and London spot copper quoted at 62 2s 6d with futures at 152.
New York reports bearish local cotton views amid fears of acreage rise and hedging limits under Lever bill while European buyers stay sidestepped. London spinners and American brokers push futures up as demand appears steady, with October supplies around 9.40 and lingering doubts on near term absorption. Chicago markets show butter steady, eggs down, sugar futures firmer on spot strength and Cuban weather signals. Portland wheat soars to record high with March blue stem at 1.57 and spot 1.54. Savannah reports turpentine firm at 43 44 with rosins strong and varied grade prices across stock and shipments.
Classified ads pricing and rules from The Constitution outline 10 cent per line insertion and two line minimum, with telephone options and expert assistance offered. It lists Lost and Reward notices for items in Decatur and Atlanta areas, including fur collar, dogs, pins, chains, collars, and other valuables with contact numbers and rewards. The page encourages ads by telephone and notes payments, deadlines, and discontinuance in writing.
Classified help wanted notices across fields. positions include piano tuner, barber training, switchmen, blacksmith, compositor, solicitors, agents, sales and domestic posts. Employers seek experienced, reliable workers in Atlanta and Charleston with references and salary details. Also government job ads and millinery and hospitality help.
Classified sale notices list numerous items including printing gear like galleys and frames with sale prices, a complete meat box and hardware items, soda fountain equipment, pianos, and various furniture pieces. Also listed are poultry, eggs, produce, and a 126-hp gasoline engine with potential trade. Local contact details show Atlanta and Florida addresses for seller inquiries.
Wanted items include old mattresses cleaned and delivered the same day. Also seeking old geese feathers for high cash payment. Requests for lab printing gear and second-hand furnishings. Several business names and addresses listed with contact numbers, urging quick cash for offered items.
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