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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1909
Page
6
The column notes a sluggish February period for cotton and futures with minimal demand in starch and goods, as prices show subdued support. It cites New York stock declines, Liverpool shipments, and a larger distaste for speculative risk while predicting cautious activity through mid month and a potential acreage shift ahead.
New York and international markets offered mixed signals with cotton futures steady to higher on rumors of March activity while spot markets remained dull. Receipts rose to 44 260 bales this week, while weekly totals showed declines from last year and prior week. dry goods and wool markets also noted steadiness amid varied demand.
The report notes continued low mood in trading with bearish stock exchange sentiment and concerns over the Japanese question. It cites impending California education policy as a factor, alongside foreign bond movements and a cautious money market tone. Bank statements in New York show reserves above required levels but with declines in deposits and loans, reflecting heavy cash outflows and a shrinking domestic liquidity cushion amid gold exports and ongoing government payments.
Chicago reports a mixed grain market with wheat higher late, May and July futures up to around 10 percent intraday, while corn and oats end near steady. Wheat and flour receipts total 180000 bushels, with Nebraska and Iowa sellers active and provisions weak.
A dated stock and commodity brief covers naval stores in Charleston with quotes on pepper, beans, and fruit, plus notes on butter, cranberries, celery, and peppers, reflecting broader Florida weather effects. It includes coffee pricing in New York and live stock figures from Chicago and St. Davie, with cattle receipts and market steadiness noted.
Fragmentary advertisement from The Standard Grails Stock Co and Electric Building Cleveland Ohio. Mentions wheat, big volume 10000 bushels, investment capital, industrial mining and railway proposals. Appears as a broker note urging market offers and commissions.
The report notes mixed cotton and textile outlook with better near term trade for general goods while Indian offerings lag. Treasury balances show cash at 146,696.04 and gold assets around 34 million. gold certificates at 23 million. Liverpool grain markets report spot wheat firm with historic futures around 84 per. Corn steady. new crop May futures around 63.51 to 63.82.
The record shows multiple docket items from Troup County including cases involving the railroad company and E W Harrisap, with proceedings from LaGrange and references to local entities. Proceedings list arguments and arraignments across counties, highlighting continued litigation activity in the Coweta and Troup regions.
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