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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
4
Dr Arthur D Bevan declares pneumonia drugs useless and calls for new specific remedies. Chicago Medical Society meeting sees protests as physicians admit no definite cure exists while hoping relief from comfort and moral support. Standard Diaries Wor 1904 item from Miller Co. catalog.
New York residents report shortages of green vegetables and rising costs due to ongoing cold. Canned goods become the alternative as fresh supplies dwindle. Eggs sell 50 to 60 cents a dozen amid the scarcity. East Point, Ga. Doc Vining resigns as Central of Georgia and Atlanta and West Point agent. J A Warren of Macon named successor.
A new budget bookkeeping system promises completion in three months with a free catalogue. The project emphasizes streamlined budgeting, enhanced records, and rapid deployment for improved financial management.
In New York on January 28 the speculative bulls retreated and prices fell 1 to 2 points. Trading showed heavy activity in United States Steel and other industrials, with a weak close and a dull mood despite short-covering late in the session. The Iron Age commentary cited tight tonnage and rising costs as factors.
A Houston reader endorses Cheney's Expectorant claiming it cures a cold relieves coughing and heals lungs. The note states closed find money or der for 1 dozen bottles and is signed J. C. Raymond of Houston, Texas.
Reports from A B Baxter Co and Hubbard Bros detail active spot cotton demand at full prices despite bears. Prices surged to July highs with sharp intraday moves before profit taking. London wool sales strong with Victoria and imported buyers active, while London and Paris bond and commodity rates shifted as Bank of England and European markets posted varied moves.
Chicago prices slip as receipts rise with cattle and hogs in heavy supply. Cattle trade dull with steer figures from 4.00 to 5.00. hogs mixed to heavy selling, bulk 4.85 to 6.00. sheep weaker by 10 to 25 cents. Kansas City and St Louis show softer cattle, hogs and sheep as futures open firm but retreat. cotton, coffee, and sugar markets report modest gains and mixed activity across New Orleans and Memphis exchanges.
Atlanta and New York price lists show lard pork and bacon steady or weak with boxed, loose, and prime steam varieties. Coffee, sugar, syrups, canned goods, dairy and produce quotes span Atlanta to Savannah and Charleston with multiple firms and brands listed. regional fluctuations and freight notes accompany the grain, fruit, seafood, and turpentine markets.
London reports the duke of Marlborough under secretary for the colonies met the British Cotton Growers Association at the colonial office. Government sympathy voiced for expanding British grown cotton in West Africa with immediate planting plans. Manchester meeting discussed curbing gambling on cotton futures and increasing stock purchases to shield against market swings. A special committee will review delivery options as the short time movement progresses.
Commander in Chief John C. Black of the Grand Army of the Republic writes to Colonel James P. Averill of O. M. Mitchell post in Atlanta praising the post’s death resolutions for General John B. Gordon. He calls Gordon a soldier and statesman and notes their long fraternal ties and mutual courtesy.
Secretary Wilson issues the annual quarantine due to Texas cattle fever effective February 1. California Oklahoma Texas and southern states included. Monterey county California excluded from the district. In Tennessee Louie county added. Clay and Cumberland counties added to shipping area after inspection.
The Comfort of Traveling Ana luxury of Mving finds fullest expression in the perfect appointments of the Chicago and Florida Special and Washington and Southwestern Limited via the Southern.
A dubious report claims a cavalry lieutenant was jailed for insulting U S Minister Hardy during a royal palace reception. The real event involved a dispute over carriage placement at the king’s palace. no arrest occurred and the account misstates the consequences of the discussion between the lieutenant and Minister Hardy.
New York January 28 Mrs Mary Treadway friend and companion of the late Queen Victoria dies at her home in Chester New Jersey at age 94. She was born Miss Mery Williamson and her father served as royal physician to the George IV and Victoria families. She emigrated to the United States with a clergyman despite her father's wishes and was later cut off from the estate though she valued a silk dress and the queen's gift until death.
Forecast issued for multiple states with fair conditions in many areas. Georgia mild with brisk northwest winds. Virginia snow in mountains, then clearing. North Carolina coast rain with interior rain or fair, brisk winds. South Carolina rain on coast and fair inland with northern winds. Florida Eastern trails, colder in south. Western regions fair with northwest winds. Mississippi cold and fair. Texas and Louisiana fair with warming trends and variable winds. Tennessee and Kentucky varying from fair to snow in eastern portions.
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