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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1914
Page
16
New York reports a recent surge in securities trading especially in curb shares, while exchange activity remains limited. Monied markets show stronger bank lending, improving domestic demand, and hopes for a return to normalcy as export and commodity sectors shift amid war and currency pressures.
New York reports cautious optimism on the financial district as conditions improve after weeks of stagnation. Banks reduce deficits, foreign trade resumes, and stock activities rise with hopes of quicker recovery aided by the new federal reserve system and London market stabilization.
Spot cotton rose 1-16 at New Orleans amid better market tone, with bid at 7.26 and ask 7.30 for January futures. Dalles prices fell slightly and overall futures activity remained thin as mills in spinning circles buy raw material in small lots. New York Cotton Exchange committee meetings planned to discuss by-law amendments and old contract takeovers, with reopening of the exchange anticipated in November.
New York October 17 Cotton goods markets show general quiet and weakness with price readjustments to a basis of cent per yard from 14 cent cotton underway as jobbers hesitate for spring restocking. Demand for export class goods remains steady, with brown sheetings and prints slow and prices varied. Army and commercial goods show mixed signals as international financial readjustments influence trade.
Chicago sources report a movement to reopen the Chicago stock exchange though not official yet. Influential members believe a partial resumption focusing on safe securities is possible with tentative dates discussed. In New York a quiet coffee market showed little change with no major business. The exchange voluntary mandate will extend sessions to two hours daily starting Monday to boost activity while paving the way for new paving orders and sales.
Readable list of on hand goods with corrected by Fidelity Fruit and Produce Company. Prices cover EGGS ONIONS POTATOES SWEET POTATOES CUCUMBERS BARLEY FLOUR SEASONING GOODS and extensive poultry meat and dairy items. Also includes Atlanta Livestock Market quotes and White Provision Company updates on ham bacon and lard.
Cotton movement shows mixed receipts and exports across cities from Galveston to Philadelphia with middling prices cited and day totals. Bank Statement notes New York clearing banks and trust companies increasing cash reserves yet posting a legal deficit and overall changes in deposits and circulation.
The Fidelity Company letter notes oversized crops push prices down across Atlanta merchants. Producers gain from higher volume while consumers benefit with cheaper goods. fruits like Tokay grapes, New York grapes, apples, citrus and vegetables show notably lower prices this season.
Journal of live stock receipts and prices dated October 17 items include hogs cattle and sheep. Prices show mixed hogs 7.15 to 7.45 with heavy 7.80 to 7.95, cattle receipts around 2,000 steady with prime fed steers 8.00 to 10.00, cows and heifers 6.00 to 8.66, sheep and lambs around 5.0 to 6.6, calves 7.60 to 11.25, and general market activity noted across stock categories. Market terms include reciepts, steady, and various price ranges for regional buyers.
New York trading showed lower prices as hedge selling and weak futures persisted. Prices closed largely unchanged with slight declines, while crude prices hovered around 2.98 to 4.00 and spot rates for prime crude yellow and winter white advertised near 6.25 to 6.25. market activity indicated conservative volume and limited price support.
Sensational crop loss rumors from Australia supported a wheat rally as prices rose. corn and oats also gained while provisions slipped. Liverpool and New York reports flagged potential future shortages if war disruptions continue. Trade noted wet weather damage and urgent shipping demand, with oats buoyed by Australia buying cargoes in New York.
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