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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
11
The cotton market opened strong in New York with long liquidation and cover buying. July contracts faced pressure midday as rains and bears pushed prices lower, while New Orleans spot and futures showed volatility and a mixed close.
New York reports show weather in the South mostly favorable for crops but with some dry spells. The cotton trade remains suspended awaiting word on supply and demand, with supplies nearly exhausted and traders concerned over when new cotton will reach markets and how much will be sold.
The report details intense short covering and bullish buying for July cotton with New Orleans listed as controlling market flow. It notes July futures opening higher, broad gains across contracts, and continued demand despite attempts by bears to push prices down. Output discusses New York Cotton Letter insights on prices, crop prospects, and possible bumper yields affecting next year’s values. It also covers stock market weakness due to a building company failure, hot winds in Kansas boosting grain bets, and mixed movements in copper and iron shares.
Prices jumped in early trading and again by session end with a 9 to 12 point rise as bears reacted to a Riverpool shipment report of 4,000 bales to this country. Demand from Wall Street and the south supported gains while weather in Georgia remained extremely hot.
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Cotton Letter from New York notes high confidence in cotton prospects, urging purchases on every price break. It cites strong demand in Liverpool and New Orleans selling, with prices advancing and the market maintaining a firm undertone as the fall crop nears.
Chicago July reports show wheat and corn rising as hot winds in the northwest mix with light movement. September wheat climbs about 5 to 8 cents, corn up around 11 to 8, while oats gain and provisions hold steady amid strong buying from St Louis and local bulls. Receipts and export demand influence prices.
Atlanta and St Louis report mixed grain moves with oats tracking wheat gains, while corn climbs on hot weather and damage fears. Provisions rise with rib sides and lard firming. pork, lard, and bacon mirror Chicago and New York quotes as traders digest weather, demand, and supply signals.
Last excursion of the season to Birmingham on July 27. Tickets priced at $2.75 round trip, good on all days.
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