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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
4
New York markets show volatile trading as cotton futures slip with July limits and October around 406, amid domestic and Canadian mill buying and renewed selling pressure. Weather forecasts predict clear conditions and favorable reviews ahead, with exports this season reaching 5,754 bales today and port stocks near 899,477.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe cotton terms like good middling and low middling, with scattered month references such as January March April May July August September and November. The legible portions indicate trading context but lack complete data or clear events.
Reports from New York and Liverpool describe a volatile cotton market with initial advances driven by Manchester orders, a later drop due to heavy selling by Wall Street brokers, and a late recovery back near the night’s price.Observations note bearish Liverpool sentiment, increased demand from Manchester spinners, and substantial liquidation selling in Liverpool and London markets.
Cotton flow shows steady gains in Atlanta and mixed levels in New York and New Orleans while receipts and stocks shift across Galveston Mobile Savannah Charleston and Wilmington. Weather notes report showery conditions in Georgia and Tennessee with high heat elsewhere as C F von Herrmann notes.
Chicago trading features a quick wheat rally from export buying after a late decline with No 7 hard wheat around 1.13 1 4. corn and oats slip modestly while pork weakens. Sugar futures in New York move irregularly with July at 0.88 and December around 3.04.
New York in June reports colored cotton goods sold at the fair with quantities for immediate delivery. Gray moode print cloth and summer fabrics of cotton and mohale sold to clothing manufacturers. Cotton yarns priced, brown sheetings around export demand with about 560 bales sold.
Atlanta daily prices list a wide array of produce and farm goods. Crops like melons, lemons, onions, and potatoes appear with varied crate prices. Live stock, grains, and refined staples follow, with detailed quotes for flour, feed, seeds, and grocery items reflecting a bustling southern market scene.
New York on June 22 reports major market activities as a French loan placement backed by the Bothachilds sparked a market rally after early volatility. Austro German campaign progress against Russia weighed on US stocks while trunk rail lines rose on May earnings, copper and United States Steel fluctuated, and bond activity remained subdued amid ongoing foreign offerings. A fire at 40 Oak Street in the morning damaged the residence of H. Talley, with losses around 32,000 and top floor destroyed. insurance covered.
Macon Mayor Bridget Smith will issue a proclamation declaring Saturday a holiday as Macon honors Georgia governor-elect Nat E. Harris. Merchants may close, and many residents plan a mass trip to Atlanta for the inauguration. The Macon Drum, veterans, and three local military companies will also travel. Judge Harris and Mrs Harris left for Atlanta to assume residence.
A meeting of the Emory University Founders' Club is planned for Sunday afternoon at the Decatur courthouse. Attendees include Decatur and DeKalb County residents with interest in Emory's growth. Preston Ark Wright and Dr. Hornbostle are slated to speak on college buildings and campus plans.
An analysis of a historical Atlanta classified page reveals ad rates, rules, and contact details for placing want ads by mail or in person. It lists notices for lost items, professional cards, and job ads across diverse categories, with emphasis on how to format bids, orders, and correspondence for local services.
A damaged classified page fragment lists multiple "Situation Wanted" notices. Names and brief bios appear: a 28-year-old bookkeeper in La, a traveler seeks a position, a stenographer, a home writer, and a resort ad. Scattered contact cues mention box numbers and offices. The text also includes rates for listing ads and stray references to hotels, horses, and furniture.
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