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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1921

Page

12

Latest Bank Statements Signal Further Economic Improvement

New York reports show continued improvement in the financial situation with liquidation progressing in slow zones. Easier money may return soon, though large domestic and foreign financing looms over the market. First seven months 1921 funding estimates reach about 700 million dollars weekly average, with city borrowing expectations around 200 million. Crude oil prices tumble with Pennsylvania grade down 50 cents per barrel and other eastern grades down 15 to 25. American Woolen's upcoming annual may reveal large inventory losses and dividend uncertainty. Atlantic Gulf stock sinks to new low as minority holders reportedly form a protective committee. The Atlantic Gulf and West Indies president cites six tankers in service and progress on Mexican subsidies and tanker construction financing. Steel trading remains weak with limited buying and curtailment in some mills. Senate lenders eye an early railroad relief vote, but filibuster risk exists. A stock exchange house failure is noted but deemed not impactful.

New York Wall Street New York City Pennsylvania American Woolen Company American Woolen Amercan Woolen Atlantic Gulf Atlantic Gulf and West Indies Atlantic Gulf Oil Corporation Youngstown United States Steel Corporation Washington Senate Stock Exchange

Brazilian Financiers May Look to England For Next Big Loan

Rio de Janeiro February 21. Rumors spread in financial circles that Brazilian financiers will seek the next loan from England signaling a shift away from the United States. Dispatches in New York papers note a British predominance returning in South American finance and commerce as Sao Paulo headlines echo the change.

Rio de Janeiro England America New York Sao Paulo Anolre Brazil San Paulo

Free booklet on more than 200 widely used financial terms

A free booklet explains over 200 terms used by brokers bankers and financial reporters. Requesting readers can obtain this concise guide to improve understanding of common financial language.

Brazilians Rejected New York Loan Pitch Amid Demands

The article notes that Brazilian negotiators tried to float a loan in New York but faced sharp demands and humiliating conditions from American bankers, leading to rejection of the proposition and souring the financial talks.

New York

International Fur Exchange Bidding Opens in Spirited Auction

In St. Louis on February 21 bidders from around the world attended the winter auction of the International Fur Exchange. Prices fell sharply from the Jovel mark as 10,121 Alaskan seal skins were offered to the U S government, with a drop near 45 percent bringing values toward prewar levels. Pelts averaged about 45 dollars each, with the Jet top prices in the downward range. Secretary of Commerce Alexander and Fisheries Commissioner H M Smith represented the government.

St. Louis International Fur Exchange United States Alexander Fisheries H. M. Smith

Chicago Livestock Prices on February Market Report

Receipts and price movements across cattle hogs and sheep show steady to higher tones for steers and heifers, with cows mostly steady to a shade higher. Hog demand softens with lighter weights down to 2.10, while lambs and yearlings hold strong, with top lambs around 9.50 to 9.75 and bulk heavies near 8.00.

Chicago Cattie Bert Steara Pecely Pierally Boc St. Lours

Stocks Falter As Market Reactions Deepen In Week

Impairment of values in the stock market resumed in an aggressive session in New York on February 21. The Atlantic Gulf and West Indies led declines with a 20 point drop for the week as calls money fell, while oil stocks benefited from lower money rates. Other weak names included United Fruit, Mercantile Marine preferred, Mexican Petroleum, Royal Dutch, General Asphalt, American Woolen, International Paper, Ajax Rubber, United States Rubber, Sumatra Tobacco, Utah Copper and Studebaker._total trading reached about 600000 shares with overall heavy tone across bonds and currencies.

N.Y Hartford Noar Western Pac American International Car Oklahoma American Lit American Secomotive Bay Pan-American Petroleum Pennsylvania AQ Ag American American Smelting Pittsburg Uli Republic Iron and Steel Atchson Severire Royal Dutch New York Seaboard Air Line Prd Baltimore and Ohio A Sheila Crang Canadian Pacific Bethlehem Steel Bay Soclair Ol and Refining Central Leather Shoss-Blieffield Steel Chandler Motors Southern Pacific Tennessee Studebaker Corporation Ae Coca -Col Colorado Focl and Iron Texas Company Texas and Pacific Fee Crucible Steel Haig Union Pacific General Hhredtle United Fruit General Motora U. S. Food Products Ae Great Northern Ascot Gulf States Steel U. S Bay Ao Ilinois Central Nessa Ms United States Rubber Inspiration Copper Say United States Steel Now International Nick Vane International Paper Atlantic Gulf and West Indies Mercantile Marine Preferred Mexican Petroleum General Asphalt American Woolen Ajax Rubber Sumatra Tobacco Utah Copper Studebaker Federal Reserve Board Mearcan Liberty

Curbs Securities and Market Quotation Summary

Partial and garbled market notes from New Orleans and Jacksonvilie outline rough rice and turpentine receipts, South Carolina stock, and various price quotes. The report mentions Water white turpentine at 11.80 and spot cotton market activity in New York with rates on bills, exchanges, and foreign currencies.

Ehraanal Hosin

Grain Prices Edge Up Amid Tight Wheat Supplies

Chicago and New York markets show an upward tilt as wheat led gains on tighter visible supplies at 40 percent of normal. March wheat at 1.72 and May 1.615 to 1.62. corn up 3-4 to 7-8, oats 1-4, provisions firm. Cash wheat and mixed quotes noted. sugar futures uneven in late trading amid Cuba selling plan discussions.

Chicago New York Cuba Dubai H. & B. Beer Orleans Cotton Exchange New York Cotton Exchange Btock Exchange Bees York Produce Edge New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange Ing Cago Board of Trade Chi Assocrats Liverpool Cotton Association Gravier Bt Baronno &T Orleans

Admitted to Federal Reserve System Bell Buckle Tenn

Joseph A. McCord, chairman of the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, announced that the People's Bank and Trust Company in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, has been admitted to membership in the Federal Reserve System. The notice appears amid miscellaneous financial references and dated February.

Tennessee Bank Joseph A. McCord Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta People's Bank and Trust Company Bell Buckle, Tenn Federal Reserve System

Unsettled Cotton Markets Amid Holiday Liquidation

The New York cotton market opened unsettled with March liquidation and broad switching between months. May slid to 13.43 while March fell to 12.80, a new low for the season, as reports from domestic textile trade and heavy random deliveries weighed on prices. Port receipts and exports remained robust. market tone reflected uncertainty ahead of March notice day and potential further curtailment unless demand strengthens.

New York Genereral New Orleans

Cot spots steady and quiet at 13.20 in New York

New York spot cotton quotes drifted quietly to 13.20 cents on February 21, with activity described as middling and steady across the market. The brief regional report notes no major price change or extreme movement for that trading day.

New York

Market Takes Slide After Early Advance In Cotton

New Orleans Feb 21 Heavy buying by spot interests especially for July lifted cotton briefly before a loss of support. By session end prices were 2 points higher to 10 points lower than last week's close. March rose to 12.95 and July to 13.66 as near months dipped on first call. Ocean freight rates fell 10 cents per cwt to 60 cents, though buyers questioned the export room. New Orleans spot cotton steady with sales 508 bales. receipts 4,728. stock 412,004.

New Orleans Liverpool Manchester New Orleana

Professional views on cotton market steady before holiday

The market was quiet ahead of the Washington birthday holiday with March position quotes widening. Traders expect notice days on March to relieve near-term pressure and anticipate price improvements after those adjustments. Hubbard Bros. & Co. report from New Orleans notes steady sentiment amid awaiting developments.

New York Washington Hubbard Bros. & CO New Orleans

Cotton Movement Report From Port Cities

A historic cotton movement round up shows middling prices in New Orleans Galveston Mobile and Charleston with receipts totals shipments and stock levels across major markets. The report lists daily and weekly totals for receipts exports and stock including New York Philadelphia Norfolk interior ports and southern cities with figures for sales and shipments.

New Orleana Galveston Mobile Sevannehy Charlesten Norfolk Peter Receipta Boston Philadelphia New York Houston Memphis

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Futures Summary

Liverpool market notes February 21 show steadier prices across grades with Good Middling at 5.08 and Middling 6.08, lower grades quoted. Sales include 5,000 bales with 4,000 American cotton. futures closed barely higher with February at 8.30 and March at 8.35, other months listed up to October 8.80.

Liverpool Bates Eatly

Opportunity for financial executives at new Atlanta bank

Large banking institution in the East opens a branch in Atlanta and seeks men of ability with financial securities experience. Offers liberal commission and future leadership potential to manage other offices. Apply to D-109 Constitution.

Atlanta Liberal Commission Constitution

North Dakota Bank to Open Fifty Three Branches

The Bank of North Dakota a state owned and operated lender has begun private and public deposit intake as preparations to open fifty three branches across fifty three counties in North Dakota with Bismarck as the center of operations.

North Dakota State Bank Bismarck N. D Bank of North Dakota

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