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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1908

Page

7

Cotton Market Turbulence Flows Through New York and Ports

The cotton market showed volatile moves with a steady close after early declines. Prices swung from gains to losses as traders weighed steadying signals from Wall Street and bullish rumors, with July and October futures moving from losses to gains before finishing near session lows amid heavy late selling and cautious sentiment.

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HESTER'S WEEKLY COTTON STATEMENT SUMMARY SHOWS DECLINES

New Orleans May 8 Secretary Hester reports a weekly drop in cotton movement and lower totals for eight days of May compared with last year and 1905. The season totals lag behind 1907 and 1905 by large margins, with 25 days of the season totaling 10,516,407 bales. World visible supply shows a week decline of 124,682 with American mill takings down to 3,958,698 for the season.

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Condition Of The Crops In The May Report

The May crop summary notes winter wheat acreage to be harvested at 29.75 million acres, down 1.38 million from last fall and up 0.619 million from last year. Average conditions for winter wheat stand at 89 percent of normal, with spring plowing 66.6 percent complete and spring planting 54.7 percent finished. Washington reports mixed weather, with fears of another storm and bearish market sentiment on cotton seed prices.

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Stocks and commodity markets report May trading notes

New York May exchanges show money on call easy at 1 to 2 percent with ruling and closing bids near 1 percent. Cotton futures in ledger decline and recovery with July leading after noon, while coffee futures open strong on strong cables and tight Brazilian receipts. prices firm with May at 8.10 and September at 8.20.

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Stocks Make and Rise Amid Bond Rumors

Markets showed broad strength as investors favored Harriman Paulins Reading leaders while Union Pacific bonds loomed. Rumors swirled over an imminent 28 to 90 million bond issue and underwriting terms, with highs in stock prices and renewed demand for lower grade bonds. The session featured limited new developments, a steady grind upward, and a hopeful shift from panic mood to recovery in equities and cash reserves.

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Sale of Cape of Good Hope and Natal sheepskins

A sale of Cape of Good Hope and Natal sheepskins in Mincing Lane today realized about 260.7 pounds with 70,853 pounds sold. The skins were fair condition but competition was moderate. many lots were purchased by sellers’ modest wishes, long wool as defined and short wool dull values noted.

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Market Notes Run Through Wheat Corn and Oats Prices

City and regional prices show May and July futures for wheat and corn, with receipts and shipments tallied across flour, wheat, corn, and oats. New York notes firm spot wheat and corn, while Atlanta markets list fresh vegetable and fruit prices, crates, and per bushel rates.

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Market notes from Augusta to New York May 8

Mercantile reports show Butter prices steady across markets with creamery grades around 20 to 26 cents in St Louis and Kansas City, while cheese and eggs hold near previous levels. Raw dairy, beef and pork cuts vary by region, with pork futures and lard values noted, and wheat corn and grain futures mixed in New York and Chicago.

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