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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1906
Page
4
The market opened with spot cotton quoted around 109 16 and sales totaling 3,030 bales as buyers and bears clash over demand and supply. Openings suggested modest gains but overall sentiment shifted with large speculative selling weighing on prices while receipts on the gulf remained strong and futures moved with uneven support across exchanges.
A dense list of bonds and stock quotes including Colorado Industrial 55, Colorado Midland 45, Cuba 5s, Denver and Rio Grande 4s, Hocking Valley, Japan 6s and 4s, Louisville and Nashville, Manhattan Consolidated, Mexican Central 45, National R. R. bonds, New York Central gen 3s, Northern Pacific 45, Reading gen 48, Saint Louis Iron Mountain con 4s, Saint Louis Southwestern 45, Seaboard Air Line 4s, Southern Pacific 58, Southern Railway 53, Texas and Pacific Isis, Union Pacific 4, Western Maryland 4s, Wisconsin Central 4s, and Japan 4s certificates.
New York trading opened with a sold out tone as stocks rallied then drifted in choppy fashion with shorts covering. Cotton and coffee futures showed mixed moves amid cautious demand while copper and tin gained in London but held steady locally. grain and flour markets reflected steady to firm tone with varied cash quotes across key bases.
Chicago wheat prices rose late after heavy short covering and improving export demand signals. May futures closed at 83 1-8 cents, with corn and oats also firm amid steady to higher cash demand and lighter futures selling. Provisions edged higher as local holders booked profits. hogs, lard, and ribs showed small changes. Local receipts and weekly movement cited for wheat and hogs.
The Atlanta market report lists varied fruit and vegetable prices for February 19. Items include oranges, tomatoes, pineapples, okra, bananas, peas, dates, figs, citron, prunes, with multiple price ranges and per box or per pound quotes across vendors. Entities referenced include Atlanta, Georgia, and generic nutrient items.
Notice to Electric Light Consumers touts gen uine holo phone prismatic shades that double lamp power. Claims eight candle power becomes sixteen and a 50 percent saving. Sold outright by Carter and Gillespie Electric Co at 40 N Broad Phon, Fang.
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