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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1914
Page
8
The article critiques weather forecasting, noting forecasters rarely predict beyond 24 to 48 hours. It compares rainfall in April and May 1913 and 1914 at Griffin, Georgia, showing shifting patterns. It explains low soil temperatures hinder cotton germination and discusses whether late May sowing can still yield a good crop, depending on variety.
Justice Joseph R. Lamar of the U S Supreme Court leads the A B nance conference at Niagara Falls, steering efforts to resolve the tangled republican situation. He expresses optimism that peace will prevail and negotiations will succeed, while market reports note improved retail demand, strong wheat exports, and rising security prices amid cautious sentiment across railroads, banking, and industry.
Farmers seek guidance on cotton timing for late crops, cow leucorrhea, lime and compost use, lumpy jaw, horse cough, dog and fowl lice, diabetes insipidus in a mule, and general animal care with practical treatments and dosing suggestions.
The weekly report shows national bank clearings in the United States for the previous seven days. Figures reflect transactions across major markets and financial districts, with Athens noted for a Sunday return and SEA BOARD referenced in the bulletin.
Seaboard offers Sunday travel to Athens and back at 1.50 dollars. Tickets are on sale now.
In New Orleans the cotton market posted weekly gains as bulls favored liquidating longs and cautious longs avoided carrying into the upcoming condition report. Prices ranged from 49 to 51 points above last week’s close on Thursday to 5 to 17 points below at Monday’s low, with a net weekly gain of 26 to 37 points. Strains from rain in Texas and the eastern belt, plus bullish sentiment around the season’s first condition report, supported prices, while growing long interest weakened the technical position.
New York May 81 The stock market pendulum vibrated narrowly last week showing indecision and indifference among speculators and investors. Abroad momentum came from Mexican peace prospects and Irish home rule progress without disorder. French finance cited Mexican situation as dampening world activity while New York gold exports aided abroad. Some crop scare subsided Hessian fly damage, and trade revival hopes persisted for the year’s second half. Reports of inquiries in manufacturing, a weak steel outlook, and potential railroad financing steps added to uncertainty. Federal reserve timing remained unsettled, restraining business and speculation, with suspense over Missouri Pacific and Boston and Maine notes.
Cordelo Ga May 31 Special A heavy general rain yesterday afternoon the first in eight weeks brings relief to Crisp county farms. It saved the corn levy from severe damage and will benefit cotton as well. crops were stunted by drought and now receive much needed moisture, with the rain valued at thousands of dollars to local agriculture.
Local column notes various lost and found items including a light cream muley bead ed cow with reward, spare wheel from a Rambler with reward, a gold brooch, a gold oval locket with inscription, a black purse with silver and gold lavallierr, lamp tack and number, a key bunch, and a Jersey cow missing from a herd. Several contacts provided for returns and rewards.
Madam Nina the phrenologist has arrived in Atlanta at 17 East Mitchell Street offering head readings to reveal facts about family business love and marriage. Prices and schedules vary. Also listed are miscellaneous ads for fashion millinery services and a carpet of assorted goods and services.
Help wanted male for barber trade training with easy work and wages during learning. Branning Moler College offers half time courses and shop positions in a chain of shops. Greensboro: 60 Prof. Branning teaches, supplies gear, employment after completion at Allanta Barber College 10 East Mitchell St. Also automotive sales positions offered in Birmingham Avenue Birmingham.
Classified advertisement seeks first rate salesmen and solicitors to sell percent shares and profit sharing real estate offerings. Claims high commissions from 6 to 20 percent, mentions Georgia Blue Sky Law certificates, and lists multiple contact names and streets for responses. Various positions promise substantial monthly earnings and company-backed incentives.
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