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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1921

Page

12

Barnum Hints at Movement In Sinclair Oil

New York stock market shows irregular trading with a noon rise halted by labor board’s refusal to immediately abrogate national railway agreements. Sinclair Oil developments loom as possible catalysts for shareholder value, while copper and other oil stocks move on public offerings and anticipated dividends.

New York Chicago Dispatches Treasury Igat Sinclair Plens Texas Pacific C. & C Royal Dutch and Houston Oil Pan-American Petroleum California Petroleum Mexican Petroleum Californian Petroleum Wall Street Bosch Magneto Directora Interstate Commerce Commission Lackawanna Burlington Carl Gray Union Pacific Youngstown Steel Corporation The Igh

J. J. Brown Urges Burke County Cotton Reduction

Wayneesboro Georgia February 10 Special The commissioner of agriculture spoke to six to seven hundred Burke county farmers at the courthouse urging a reduction in cotton acreage for 1921. He cited j edelweevil pressures and unsold cotton, noting Burke county’s leading role in state production and pledges to cut acreages. The meeting featured a Burke county style barbecue hosted by the chamber of commerce.

Waynesboro Commissioner of Agriculture Burke County Court House Brown Jedelweevil Chamber of Commerce

Sunday Schools Meet in Thomasville GA

The District Sunday school convention in Thomasville Ga concluded after two days of talks. Principal speakers included Miss Lally Mapee Miss Flora Davis and R D Webb as local officers led the sessions at the Presbyterian church with strong attendance.

Thomasville Lally Mapee Flora Davis R. D. Webb Presbyterian Arch

Peach and Melon Growers to Meet in Macon Today

Macon Ga February 10 The seventh annual convention of the Melon Distributors association opens in Macon tomorrow with 156 railroad and shipper representatives and an expected total crowd of 500 peach and melon growers from Georgia. Notable speakers include Prof F C Moter pathologist and Oliver J Snapp who will discuss disease threats and handling brown rot for the 1922 season.

Macon Melon Distributors Association J. C. Leonard Cincinnati Ohio R. H. Pennington Hyansville Ind Jim Georgia F. C. Moter Bureau of Plant Industry Department of Agriculture Oliver J. Snapp Fort Valley

Opposition Formed Against Junking Of Atlanta Birmingham And Atlantic

Thomasville Ga February 10 Special The Commercial association has taken a stand against junking the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad It emphasizes the road relief to Thomasville and nearby towns and residents await the decision on the railroad fate with interest

Thomasville the Commercial Association Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic

Stocks Show Mixed Metal Lift Amid Copper Syndicate

New York February 10 stocks traded sluggish with no clear leadership. Copper shortages and a banking syndicate to market large copper stores abroad provided rare strength in metal issues while rails faced pressure after the labor board rejected wage-relief. California Petroleum advanced about 3% as rails closed firm on short covering. Total sales were about 375000 shares as bonds drifted lower and St Paul 434s fell 2.5 points.

New York The Stock Exchange Amal Railroad Labor Board United States Steel Gary California Petroleum Atool Exchange Bank of England St. Paul

Liberty Bonds and Oil Prices Reported in New York Dallas notes

Liberty bonds figures show varied bond prices with first and second series listed and Victory bonds near 97. The Dallas report from February 10 references reduced oil prices with Magno erode oil and a $1.75 per barrel level, citing Sinclair and Prairie companies.

Liberty Bonds New York Dallas Texas Sinclair and Prairie Com

Stephens Bank Adds 2500 To Surplus In 1920 Meeting

Stephens Ga February 10 At the annual stockholders meeting the Bank of Stephens reported 1920 results. No cash dividend was declared but 2500 was added to the surplus and the remainder to undivided profits. Directors elected include Holden Adking Bell Hunter McWhorter Moody Nicholson and R E L. Officers listed: Holden president Adking vice president Hollis cashier. Richmond Farmers To Cut Cotton Crop Augusta Ga February 10 In a mass meeting Richmond county farmers pledged to reduce cotton acreage to eight acres per plow and not plant more than one third of 1920 lands.

Gary Steel Corporation Judge Gary Midvale Milla Augusta Richmond County

Early Declines Are Again Followed By Rallies in Cotton

New York cotton market reports a pattern of early price declines followed by rallies. May contracts rose to 14.10 before closing barely lower, with overall market sentiment mixed. News of British trade pressure and spot offerings in New Orleans influenced trading, while shipments and port stocks shaped near term outlook.

Professional Views on Cotton Situation Froze Markets

New Orleans reports Liverpool failing to respond to advancing American markets. Cables easing, but uncertainty over Germany reparations and Turkey India politics depress Britain trade. US conditions improve with growing cotton demand and weaker production costs, suggesting smaller crops next season to cut surplus. Liverpool and New York commentary notes quiet sessions but cautious optimism as spinners seek better prices.

New Orleana Liverpool Germany Turkey India Manchester Europe America Abia H. & B. Boer

Lower Market at New Orleans Slumps on Poor Cables

New Orleans cotton trading showed no buying power with selling aided by weak cables and a private January consumption estimate. Prices fell 16 to 30 points, March closing at 13.22 as Liver pool conditions and Manchester market signals weighed on sentiment yet some mid session gains appeared from an improved eastern belt demand. Spot cotton in New Orleans was steady with middling around 25.00 and receipts and stocks tallied.

New York Liverpool New Orleans Southern Milla England Hubbard Bros. & CO Manchester

Commodity Movement Totals Across Ports and Regions

Daily cotton statistics report port movement with Middling prices, receipts, exports, and stock across New Orleans, Galveston, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, Texas City, Norfolk, Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and interior markets. Includes totals: receipts 23 767, shipments 20 820, stock 901 542.

New Orleans Galveston Charleston Wilmington Texas City Norfolk Baltimore Boston Recelpta Philadelphia Auguste Ste Atlanta Little Rock Dallas Montgomery

Chicago Live Stock Prices in Early February Trade

Chicago receipts show mixed cattle with steady to weak demand for most classes. Top steers around 10 dollars, cows and bulls varied, calves and feeders steady to strong. hogs opened steady and closed strong with midday gains. sheep and lambs mostly steady with lighter weight lambs fetching lower bids. Trade reflected bulk quotes for hogs under 200 pounds and 220 pounds up.

Chicago Hoga. Recripta

Sharp advance again in grain amid export and weather woes

Chicago February 10 grain rose on Wheat supply tightness and export demand with March at 1.67 and May 1.56. Corn and oats followed gains while provisions eased. Cash wheat prices show No 4 hard at 1.7734, No 1 mixed at 1.78, and corn values varied. Missouri Oklahoma and Texas reported green bug pest concerns while soft roads hinder grain movement.

Missouri Oklahoma Texas Chicago Marley St Lews Iuy Tom Gio

Sugar and refined sugar market shifts and futures moves

The market showed active demand for refined sugar with firmer sentiment and better business among refiners. Spot prices held at 6.85, while futures rose early then partially reversed, with March at 2.30, May 4.58, July 4.78, September 4.92. Rice receipts noted 2,302 with varied pockets and sales, and overall bron and polish prices unchanged. CALL BELLE ISLE TAXICAB.

Qubas Cotton Exchange Jose New Orleans Honduras Japan

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