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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1921
Page
3
New York traders expect a market upturn before March 4 amid mixed news including Reading dissolution plans, Empire Transport Oil receiverships, and wage cuts at Frisco. Analysts note tighter money, rail disputes, and dividend changes as drivers, with Reading coal restructuring and Sinclair dealings signaling shifting leverage and potential upturn.
Dun's Andex index shows a 29.4 percent drop from last May's peak. January and December declines reached 6.4 and 6.2 percent respectively, with February marking the lowest level in four years. Excluding meat, most divisions were lower on February 2 than the previous month as deflation persists.
The passage notes price declines across dairy and garden products 10.1 percent, breadstuffs 6.9 percent, and other food 7.2 percent. Overall foodstuffs fell 7.6 percent, clothing 6.9 percent, metals 7.4 percent, and miscellany 3.8 percent. Breadstuffs index marks its lowest since August 1, 1918.
Savannah bankers plan to send representatives to the joint Georgia Bankers and Country Bankers association meeting in Macon on March 23 and 24. The Savannah banks have not yet announced their delegation.
New York February 11 News of a double holiday suppressed trading to near standstill with only scattered activity in oil, steel and utilities. Reading rammed down by reports of a possible unfavorable segregation plan while most sectors showed minimal price moves. Bond market quiet as stocks stayed weak and Liberty issues rose. total par value sales reached 5 125 000. Clearing banks cut loans by 73 million, deposits fell, and excess reserves rose to 19 350 000. Foreign exchange stayed firm with solid bids for sterling and European currencies, while Scandinavian rates barely moved.
Curbs on securities list Swift & Co and Swift & Gock with no sales. receipts show modest activity in rosin and turpentine in Savannah. Copper steady in New York. iron, tin and antimony futures cited. varied volumes and prices across metals markets.
In Pittsburgh on February 11 the principal oil purchasing agencies announced a 50 cent cut in all crude grades, listing Pennsylvania crude at 4.25, Cabal at 2.96, Somerset at 2.25, Somerset Heat at 2.50, Ragland at 1.25 per barrel. Houston later reported a 25 cent drop to 2.25 for coastal crude, and 1.25 for roystal crude oil.
The condition statement for clearing house banks and trust companies indicates an excess reserve of 19,847,550 dollars above legal requirements, up 3,254,800 from the prior week. Cash in own vaults and deposits with federal and state banks show mixed changes, with total deposits and currency movements noted and Liberty bonds quoted in the New York market.
Chicago and New York dealers reported modest losses in wheat as profit-taking offset support from rumors of export restraints and the belief that world wheat prices were high. March and May futures slipped while corn held steadier. oats and provisions fell back on selling pressure from large holders. Sugar and coffee futures showed firmer bias with refined sugar buying advancing.
A fragmented note describes potato prices and bulk sales in Chicago. It mentions sacks and a price around $1.20 per unit, with unclear seller identifiers and receipt details. The readable core notes a potato trade entry and a rough market reference.
Trades and markets will be closed today in observance of Lincoln's birthday. Business resumes as usual on Monday.
New York February 11 Dun's comorrow will say the inregularities which still characterize the business situation are a natural accompaniment of the Process of economic readjustment. With conflieting forces generation, commercial revival as outcome in all quarters simultaneous ly, and a definite turning point is yet to be reached in some leading trades and industries. Unsettlement in prices with the trend continuing downward remained a cause for hesitation in different lines and such new demand as develops does not indicate that buyers are disposed to commit themselves extensively for the future. At prices much below the highest basis there is not the volume of purchasing that might be expected because various markets lack stability and orders are deferred to take advantage of probable further reductions. The number of small jet transactions, however, is increasing in certain directions, suggesting that some stocks are beginning to need replenishing and not a little machinery that way idle has started up again on part time schedules. New weekly bank clearings 5 891 893.
London report states Nell Melba, renowned opera prima donna, is seriously ill with influenza. The star recently performed in high demand engagements and remains under doctors supervision as fans await further word on her condition. Public notices urge endurance until a full recovery is announced.
A special dispatch reports Madame Melba, born in Melbourne, Australia, holding a worldwide reputation as a grand opera singer. It recalls her debut in 1887 in Brussels as Gilda in Rigoletto, marking the start of a celebrated career amid notes of influenza in New York.
Savannah readers hear President W A Winkburn urge abrogation of national agreements and altered working conditions in a Right Way special edition issued by Central of Georgia railway. He argues for settlements based on pre government takeover terms to cut operating expenses. Also reports livestock and Americus medical news.
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