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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1915
Page
4
New York and New Orleans reports show volatile trading with December near 11.52 and March around 12.92 before late buying from bulls and Wall Street support. Weather forecasts for frosts and India crop prospects for 1915 16 drive cautious spinners and grower selling amid unsettled spot activity.
The report lists cotton movements with middling prices, receipts, exports, sales, and stock across ports including New Orleans, Galveston, Mobile, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, New York, and others, along with interior points like Houston, Memphis, Augusta, Little Rock, Dallas, and more. It records totals for receipts, exports, stock, and season totals, reflecting the supply chain activity.
Market reports from Atlanta show prices for steers cows hogs and mixed cattle. Listings include figures for cornfed beef, dairy types, hogs and pigs, with grain and flour prices corrected by local firms and a note on steady but quiet receipts in the yards.
Irregular buyers and cautious sentiment shape a mixed market view. Observers say activity remains uneven but some signs of steadier demand emerge as sellers hold steady and pricing shows selective resilience.
New York trading today showed further recovery from Wednesday’s declines aided by railway guidance. Rail shares led the advance with Reading prominent at a top of 162 1 2, up 7 1 2, alongside Lehigh Valley and others, while Western Maryland and Missouri Kansas Texas gained amid broad strength. General Chemical rose 8 1 2 to 360, aided by talk of a future melon cutting. bond offerings dominated activity, with $4,776,000 in par value traded and two small lots of new notes offered at 98.
Listing of U S and international securities shows mixed activity with various bonds and stocks including American Agricultural, American Tobacco, Atlantic Coast Line, Central of Georgia, Reading, Northern Pacific, and Union Pacific among others. Panama coupon details and ship receipts noted alongside price bids and inventories.
A long list of property transfers, warranty deeds, mortgages, and sheriff deeds from 1914 to 1945 includes numerous parcels in Atlanta and surrounding streets. Transactions include L. Dortch to Bank of Bowers, many lots on Madison, Peachtre e, and Eden avenues, and transfers involving Clara M Martin, Mary Le Picklen, and Hatfield Harper. Various dates span 1914 through 1945, with amounts ranging from 100 to 12,000 and notes for title, bonds, and debts.
In Savannah Georgia in October sea island cotton showed a sharp uptick as European market restrictions eased. Prices for fancy grade moved up to 26 cents per pound, the highest in four to five years amid market instability.
Atlanta property owners pressed Alderman Dunlap to create an exception to pave Ponce de Leon Avenue with a permanent crushed stone base under streetcar tracks from the bridge to Highland Avenue. Arkwright promised to lay the base if the council approves, with county representatives signaling renewed repaving work pending capacity and permits. The Consumers’ Tec company secured a $6,000 permit for a two story lock building at 252 West North Avenue.
A historical notice lists various permits and contracts for property work. 1205105 140 McDaniel Street Bax, Louie F Giles owner. June 4 payment. 12 West Mitchell contractor A Fincher. 225 Green Tilson & McKenney 505 Paston Street repairs by H Yeatsie. 2000 Giver Moon Dare 36 Marietta Street change front by J W Pittman contractor.
Classified ad rates rules and guidance from The Constitution describe insertion costs per word, minimums, and conditions. It notes ads cannot be accepted by phone unless arranged, with operators offering assistance in wording and options for telephone-ordered ads to be paid promptly.
Numerous missing items and stray animals listed with contact numbers. Gold oval wedding band engraved William found near Central Avenue Piedmont. several lost brooches, a green bar with pearl center, and a friendship tracer. Stray cow and a fox terrier reported. rewards offered.
A jumble of ad snippets from Atlanta area classifieds lists hats trim services and pricing along with fur trimming skin remodelling and cleaned ostrich feathers. It also mentions carpenters like Erice and Thomas and various shops and addresses including 63 N Pryor 68-66 N Forsyth and 26 Windward Avenue with scattered references to sewing schools and a maternity sanitarium.
Notice warns the public not to cash checks signed by J. Daneel or J. Daneel Dune without inquiry. Forgeries have been made and the matter is under investigation. The notice lists law offices in Atlanta and references associated names and addresses.
Help wanted notice seeking young men with account collecting experience and card system skills. Apply in handwriting to address shown in professions and trades. Also offers barber trade training and positions for graduates. Includes scattered misspellings and unclear addresses.
Strong commission driven sales roles advertised across Atlanta with varied positions in apparel and consumer goods. Listings seek experienced salesmen, traveling staff, clerks, and associates, many offering exclusive territories, advances, or box contact for interviews and references.
Classified listing summarizes several situation wanted notices from Atlanta area. A seasoned secretary treasurer and a former cashier seeks senior office management, with references from banks and business people. A high grade specialty sales man seeks first class line on commission, recently moved to Atlanta. A capable experienced office manager seeks permanent position, with experience in general office work and present location in Atlanta.
An experienced stenographer seeks a position in a law office with references from present employers. Willing to prove reliability and accuracy. Address I-74 care Concellation. I 3 BPosiTION.
Multiple applicants seek positions including expert chiropodist, stenographer, office assistant, bookkeeper, nurse with references, and dental assistant. Ads offer rates and delivery details, with notes on skilled help and a general employment clearing house in Atlanta Georgia.
Obvious classified items include fancy Berkshires and young boars at Fat View Farm Palmetto Ga. Also 10 large Buck Orpington hens offered cheap if taken at once at 131 Fulton sheet. Peach trees, one dozen from Murphy's Nurseries Fayetteville Ga, sent prepaid for $1.00.
Reader notices seek two fresh Jersey cows at 4 to 5 gallons daily and a pair of heavy milking cows. buyers offer fair price plus $5 handling. Dairy farm ad promotes Jersey cows and goats for sale. Also listed are a trained polo pony and a one day mare with contact numbers Ivy 7985 and Ivy 257 for sales and inquiries.
An assortment of for sale and wanted notices from Atlanta listings. Furniture exchanges pay cash or trade items. second hand goods buyers seek clothing sewing machines and household items. Ads mention auction firms, coal, stoves, ranges, and musical instruments with various prices and contact details.
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