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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
3
Rentals offered by B M Grant Co for brick residences at East Baker St. Two houses near Peachtree provide first class accommodations ideal for young men or melting boarding houses. Each house features multiple rooms, servants’ quarters, basement bath, furnace heat, and electric lights. Immediate possession possible. inquire via Bell Phones 426 and 427 Atlanta 426.
New York traders, backed by major buyers, pushed cotton futures higher as the market opened up 12 to 16 points, faced early selling, then firmed to near the day’s top. July remained strong amid rumors of a July squeeze, with spot gains and optimistic industry chatter about demand and replanting in the western belt.
New York stock market shows about half the prior day’s volume as demand weakens. Bears grow cautious after two rock exchange failures. Idle freight cars reach a record 375,570, signaling renewed trade reaction. Bonds are irregular. U.S. bonds unchanged on call. Cotton futures rise, then pull back as western forecasts temper gains. Atlanta market notes prompt prices and oilseed oil futures strengthen on short covering. Various city markets report mixed cattle, hog, and sheep results, with gains in Chicago and St. Louis futures offset by regional shifts.
New York and London markets show mixed activity with bonds steady and irregular. Coffee futures close down after lighter overseas cables while copper and tin fluctuate in London. Treasury balances and Bank of England reserve shifts noted in daily reports.
The Chicago wheat market closed strong with July wheat up about one cent as export demand supported prices. Corn rose about 6 to 8 cents, oats fell 1 to 8 cent, and provisions moved 2 1/20 lower to 2 1-20 higher. Local receipts totaled 105 cars, with 33 classed as contract grades.
Across Kansas City, Cincinnati, and Atlanta markets on April 30 and April 20 current, wheat and corn quotes firm to higher while oats and rye show modest shifts. Receipts list flour, wheat, corn, and oats totaling tens of thousands. fruit and vegetable current prices in Atlanta and New York ranges include beans, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, and oranges with multiple crate and per unit prices.
Price listings show April 30 notes from Umeago St Louis and New York with pork lard and beef cuts. bids and quotes for short ribs, boxed shorts, clear sides, bacon, and dry salt meats. Bear steady, pork firm, lard firmer in New York markets.
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