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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
3
New York May 22 The cotton market shows renewed strength with prices at fresh highs and closes firm. July around 11.83 and December 11.26 amid reports of heavy central belt rain, covering and buying from trade sources while Southern weather prospects and Liverpool trends influence demand and speculative selling.
May to June trading sees longs favored by traders on offers while shorts cover. Prices move with mixed rain impacts in central and wood sections, rumors of substantial short covering from large holders, and reports of steady gains on mid day. Receipts and the day’s quotations show varied activity across middling to lower grades with uncertain weather.
Chicago May 22 heavy profit taking in wheat pulled futures lower despite confirming crop damage in Kansas. Corn rose on strong speculative buying while oats gained modestly. provisions largely unchanged. Reports say drought in the southwest would yield a large crop, dampening export bids. Seaboard clearances of wheat and flour reached 579,900 bushels.
Gibert and Clay of New York report mixed market signals dated May 22 as speculation and buying pressure influence bond prices, with prices advancing in parts of Alabama Georgia and the Carolinas while grain and heat factors dominate the broader region.
The market showed steadiness as Hubbard Bros Co and related buyers absorbed forward contracts amid a limited supply. A fresh 4 000 tales shipment prompted cautious covering and a 14 to 16 point rise, with Europe buying at the close. The near term depends on American holders actions and broader contract coverage in the north and west.
New York May 24 a broad upward movement lifted important stocks 1 to 2 points ending a period of narrow trading. Officials attributed gains to short covering and stronger demand with rumors of a plan to separate Harriman properties per a supreme court decree. Gold flows to Venezuela and European bank efforts to bolster reserves were noted as supporting factors.
Cotton region price listings and stock figures from Atlanta show varied commodity prices for multiple goods, with numerous brands and items cited. The document includes prices for groceries, syrups, extracts, and stock notes, reflecting regional market activity and meteorological notes.
The Knights Templar commandery No. 8 holds a major conclave at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic temple. Past commanders will confer the order, with Right Eminent Sir Joseph Kyle Orr present. An elaborate musical program and Knight Templar drill unit movements will be showcased, introducing two features not seen before in Atlanta.
A compact classified note directs readers to place or respond to want ads by phoning Main 5000 or another contact point At. The brief item preserves the practical instruction without additional context or sensational detail.
A fragmentary grocery notice lists lard and meat prices with unclear item names. It mentions stores and weights, including bacon and salt meats, with various price figures and product descriptions, though several terms are garbled.
An advertising line touts Kodak ownership with Moore Servies promising solid value and urging customers to buy and use a Kodak the next day, naming Ino Ic Moore Sona as head.
Columbus Ga May 2 Special Policeman W D Perry who shot and killed Policeman H C Elliott in Girard Ala on May 12 was arrested on a warrant and placed under a $1000 bond for appearance before the county judge on a date to be set Perry had been shot twice by Elliott but was able to go out on the streets today for the first time since the shooting
Advertisement for prime cotton seed meal fertilizer meal and related products offered by F.W. Brods & Co of Memphis Tennessee. Mentions fast delivery to stations and shipyard terms with emphasis on bulk carload orders.
Sydney Whatley age 1, son of Mr and Mrs William R Whatley, was fatally struck when a passing auto truck ran over him after he played on the street near his home. The driver and owner are not blamed. Local residents express shock and grief.
New York coffee prices opened largely unchanged but declined about 2 cents amid renewed selling and weak receipts. Market showed scarce support as recent pollera, consignments, and cables suggested soft demand. Rio, Santos, and Santee futures figures were mixed with quiet activity. cattle and beef markets showed steadier tones in limited trading.
Washington May 22 The condition of the United States treasury at the beginning of the week was Working balance 56 807 456, cash in banks and Philadelphia trust 40 403 200 Total general fund 108 805 656 Disbursements 2 876 080 The surplus this year 2 843 582 is a deficit of 12 874 3% last year Figures exclude postal and public debt transactions
A torn, error-filled market report lists bid ranges for steers, cows, heifers, bulls, and hogs with prices mostly in dollars per hundredweight. It notes quality grades, packer demand, and slow pig sales, while marking mixed regional flour price firmness in New York, Cincinnati, and St Louis on May 22.
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