Cotton Markets Show Weak Gain Amid Foreign News
New Orleans weekly cotton movement sees prices rise from week low to near high as spot demand improves. Traders cite oversold conditions and short-covering, with inland mills increasing inquiries, yet political developments and weather risks loom. Treasury data show end of day balance at 120.4 million with a $1.224 million deficit for the year.
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New Orleans
Washington
Texas
Liverpool
Dun
New York
Escaped convict found in attic at Moultrie home
Moultrie Georgia March special: Will Sowell white man serving term on Colquitt county chain gang for cattle rustling escaped days earlier. He was found yesterday afternoon in the attic of his home by a sheriff's office member. Ben Lewis, former Camilla merchant, who escaped at the same time, remains at large.
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Moultrie
Mareh
Will Sowell
Colquitt County
Sowell
Sheriff's Office
Ben Lewis
Camilla
McElroy’s Liver Key Promises Quick Liver Relief
An old advertisement touts McElroy's Liver Key a vegetable remedy for constipation indigestion sour stomach and general liver health. It claims the liver is the body’s key and the product is harmless even for babies and suitable for children. Sold by druggists in 5 and 50 cent bottles.
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McHlroy
McEelroy
McElroy
Commercial Enterprises Move Steadily Forward
Bradstreet’s report notes undiminished activity and price advances, strong demand outpacing production, and widespread purchasing across sectors. Commerce, rail and freight expansion, rising wages, and abundant bank cash hint at continued growth despite raw material shortages and transport bottlenecks.
Railroads Placing Heavy Rail Orders Amid Steel Boom
New York report shows railroads rapidly contracting for 1917 gear. 70,000 tons standard sections bought by three lines in the northwest. total weekly rail sales 208,000 tons including 24,000 for Southern Railway. 4,750 cars and 118 engines ordered. shipyards rush to pre 1918 builds. prices for steel and allied products rise. United States Steel buys 100,000 tons scrap and pig iron sales total 175,900 tons.
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New York
Northwest
Southern Railway Company
Russia
New York City
Gaulvesy
United’ States Steel Corporation
Bank clearings in the United States for the past week
Bradstreet's Journal reports nationwide bank clearings for the past week. New York aggregate reached 4.7746 billion, versus 91.9807 billion the prior week and 43.6511 billion the year before. Canadian clearings totaled 102.882 million, with changes noted against last year.
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United States
Bradstreet's Journal
New York
Business Girl seeks fountain pen for bag use
John L. Moore & Sons Opticians offer self filling and non leaking pens. A point to suit every taste. Visit at 42 Broadway (adv).
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John L. Moore & Sons
Opticians
Gompers backs military training in public schools
In Washington, Samuel Gompers argues public schools can provide physical training and national preparedness for all citizens. The plan aims to develop health, self-discipline, and civic duty without militarism, with voluntary cadets in high schools and civilian leadership to avoid coercion.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Organized Labor
Atlanta
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
National Civic Federation
Hse
Wesulta
Nailos
United States
Wyoming
Ita
Liva Trus
Edgar %. Steever
United States Army
Army War College
Central High School
Tartica
Gettyeburg
Golden Red Pain Oil Promises Quick Relief Across Ailments
An oil advertised to relieve rheumatism neuralgia lumbago sore joints headaches back pains and more with one application. It claims internal and external use for coughs colds croup sore throat diphtheria and tonsillitis and boasts deep penetrating action. A demonstration notes ten drops will penetrate the thickest leather in three minutes. Accent no substitute. Sold in 26e or 50c bottles with refund if unsatisfied.
For Sale by Jacobs' 11 Stores in Atlanta
A classified notice indicates sales across all 11 Jacobs stores in Atlanta offering merchandise for sale. The readable text emphasizes multiple locations and a broad sale event. No dates or prices are specified in the fragments available.
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Jacobs
Atlanta
Negro Man Murdered Near Garnett and Pryor Streets
Will Shields, colored, was found early this morning at Garnett and Pryor streets badly wounded from stab wounds to the right arm and a chest injury. Officers Barnett and Robinson found him and he died shortly after at Grady hospital. He lived at 234 Whitehall street.
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Will Shields
Garnett and
Pryor
Barnett and
Robinson
Grady Hospital
Whitehall Street
Prohibition Question Divides Vermont Voters
Vermont voters in Montpelier face a March election on whether to reimpose statewide prohibition or maintain local option. The referendum also includes acceptance of the direct primaries act and whether licenses should be issued under the old law if local option remains.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Wilson Responds to Augusta Exchange Message
Augusta Ga March 5 The following message from President Wilson signed by J P Daraulty secretary to the president and addressed to W H Lanier Jr secretary of the cotton exchange has been received The president deeply appreciates the generous action of the Augusta cotton exchange and board of trade as indicated in your telegram of even date and he asks me to convey to you and to every one concerned an expression of his cordial thanks He is grateful for your friendly interest and support.
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Augusta
Wilson
J. P. Daraulty
W. H. Lanier, Jr
The
Cotton Exchange
Augusta Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade
Celebration of Wonder Interest Promotes Mother’s Friend
The ad extols the arrival of a baby and the transformative family change. It claims Mother's Friend relieves pains of motherhood, soothes nerves, and aids mothers for nearly half a century. Letters from users are presented as cheer those who recommend the product.
Attractive two story stone homes offered for rent
At No 848 a ten room stone residence with Hap electric lights two baths sleeping porch furnace heat servant's rooms and garage sits near Peachtree. At No 306 between Kimball and Third streets a six room residence with steam heat servant's room in perfect condition and best location. Both properties among the best available and sure to rent.
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Peachtree
Kimball
Third Streets
Park Board Seeks Bids for Pavement Work at Piedmont Park
Notice dated March seven at two oclock bids will be received for a three year lease with yearly rent in advance and a graded road to be built. For information contact the City Hall Office of the undersigned. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Cochran Secretary Board of Park Commissioners
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Steever
Laramie
Rawlins
Newcastle
Douglas
Lander
Casper
Gasper
Washington
SE. Kramer
Board of Education
Wallace McCathran
Cadete
Palestine Lodge
Masonic Temple
A. Haygood
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Park Board of
Piedmont Park
Cochran
Secreary Board of Park Commissioners
Park Board
Maddox Park
Alty Hall
F.C. Cochran
Board of Park Commissioners
W. E. Chambers
City Hall
Allsate
Before & P.m
W. E Chambers
Park Board Seeks Concession Bids for Maddox Park
On March 7 at 3 pm the Park Board invites sealed bids for a concessions contract at Maddox Park for three years payable yearly in advance. A sustainable bond is required. Bids may be rejected in whole or part. F C Cochran secretary board of park commissioners.
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Miller’s
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Forrest
George Adair
Ication
Fulton Investment Company
Green, Tilson & McKinney
Hurt
Eiseman & Weil Investment Co
Floot Atlanta National Bank
Dozier & & Gay Paint Co
Leon St
Avante Benta
Alonzo Richardson & CO
Certified Public Accountants Empire Building
Georgia
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Mise Louiss” Tyson
Sarah ‘Tyson
Hae Patterson & Son
Wallace Rogers
Oakland Cemetery
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Forsyth Theater
Jellico
Atlata Coal Ca
Melo Srvsec
Alenza Sos
Horgia
Fulton County
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Murrow ‘Transfer and Storage Company
Sreut
Donaldson Elevator Company
Donaldson, Sil
Southern Flour and Grain Company
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Consignes
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