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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1915
Page
2
A German submarine sinks cotton and a freighter, halving recovery of cargo as authorities reveal contraband on board. The incident follows a naval campaign marked by wartime weather and danger, with officials noting directives from Section Director Herrmann.
Chicago stocks moved upward today amid large trading and war news. Markets briefly dipped on the Leelanaw torpedoing but recovered quickly, with Bethlehem Steel and Baldwin Locomotive hitting high marks while rail shares remained weak. Wheat turned weak in Chicago on large receipts and the Leelanaw incident, with corn and oats following losses. Primary market movements showed varied reactions across commodities and meats with notable price shifts in futures and spot markets.
New York markets react to word of an American freighter sunk by German forces, sending cotton prices down about $1.50 per bale before partial recovery. Traders attribute the drop to shock over wartime events and note later assurances that the incident may not derail broader market stability. Prices steady by close with modest declines of 1 to 1 1/2 points.
A terse wire reports daily cotton movement and price quotes across Atlantic ports. It lists receipts, stock, and shipments for cities including Savannah Charleston Norfolk Baltimore Houston Memphis Augusta St Louis Cincinnati Little Rock and others, with figures for middling prices and exports. The data shows week totals, port-specific totals, and various commodity prices and stock levels.
Reports from New York and London indicate unsettled cotton goods, with mills curtailing production and demand for dress goods improving. Sugar futures slipped as liquidation renewed, while metals and currencies held mixed, reflecting a cautious trading day in July.
The Atlanta Live Stock Market report quotes a range of prices for cattle hogs and sheep including steer prices from 6.00 to 6.75 per hundredweight, cows 4.50 to 5.50, hogs 5.40 to 7.00, and cornfed hogs. Grain and feed notes list several flour and patent varieties with per barrel and sack prices from Duncan Co. unchanged market tone noted for cattle and steady to lower for lower grades.
A garbled lost section lists several missing items and rewards including a purse on Forsyth between Hunter and Mitchell, a white dog named Happs, and a sunburst diamond center item. Contact numbers appear for rewards and returns, with various references to locations and individuals.
A jumble of old ads touts services from ladies tailors and furriers to hair treatments and beauty cures. It promotes remodeling at half price, fashion corsets, and various products with promises of results and guaranteed satisfaction amid a tangle of names and addresses.
Classified snippet shows numerous job and help wanted lines including shorthand teachers office staff and general clerical positions. Entries mention Acme Wracners Agency and other listings with wages and locations, plus notices about situation wanted ads and special rates. The text reflects chaotic OCR with many misspellings but presents a broad employment classifieds snapshot.
A jumbled OCR classified page offers various job and service ads. It includes position notes for stenographers and housekeepers, listings for steamgraphers and draftspersons, and notes on painting, stove repair, and umbrella repair services. References and immediate positions are advertised. several addresses and phone numbers appear for potential applicants or clients.
To loan wanted money for mortgage indorsed property adjoins Brus Whig. Purchase money notes rented at monthly rates. Also guns and supplies, horses and vehicles for sale. Bargain team draft horses and moving van with complete outfit. Terms arranged. Phone Ivy 610 or 1363 Healey Building.
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