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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1915
Page
2
New York and New Orleans cotton markets show unsettled activity with early gains fading under selling and profit taking. Reports of improved eastern demand clash with Wall Street softness and adverse weather in Texas, keeping prices volatile and closing near session lows in New Orleans.
The report details weekly and interior movement of middling cotton across ports including New Orleans, Galveston, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, Norfolk, Baltimore, New York, and minor ports, with receipts, stock, and export figures. It also notes unfilled steel tonnage in New York as of September 10, 4,803,453 tons, down 20,083 from July.
New York September 10 Special reports note sharp advance in Liverpool before U.S. market opens, prompting heavy realizing and expectations of lower prices. Advisories from Alsama and Texas say spot demand active at high prices but crop conditions not improving, suggesting temporary rally unless spot demand slackens. Weather showers in deep South and temperate belt. markets say cotton goods and yarns firm with strong wood markets and active foreign markets.
New York reports a mixed session as Germany's stance on the Arabic sinking and Washington's demand for Austria's ambassador recall restrained sentiment. Stocks opened lower, recouped, then fell, with declines led by investment issues and volatile specials. Bethlehem Steel hit a new high, while General Motors rose, but gains faded. United States Steel steadied on the anti trust ruling, then eroded after August tonnage data. Rail shares faced intermittent pressure amid a strong crop report. Foreign exchange rose on the Anglo French delegation with sterling at 4.69. Bond offerings were irregular. total par value traded 2.15 million. U S coupon and registered declined on call.
Mixed quotations across commodities and bonds with references to New York and Savannah markets. Turpentine receipts and shipments cited for Savannah and Jacksonville, with prices and stocks listed for window glass and resin. Bond and loan rates show modest changes, with time spans and percentages noted, reflecting a busy financial and commodity day.
Bradstreet's reports ongoing upward trade trends and growing confidence in futures. Holidays and conservatism limit full activity, yet factors remain favorable with better rail traffic, rising steel demand, improving collections, stronger bank clearings at $2,889,865,000, and optimism spreading from core to distant regions.
Reston reports wear movement stays fair with limited new contracts while London and Brisbane sessions buoy fine wool outlook. Local values hold steady as stem prices stay robust for top grades. Separate Liverpool note records weekly cotton stats: 65,000 doses, 65,000 American stock, 114,000 imports, 30,900 American, 12,006 exports, 1,666.
The report notes the first bale of cotton sold in Atlanta this season, weighing 154 pounds and fetching a price per pound. It lists numerous property purchases by Smith & Ewing, including sites near Candler warehouse, Wells and Glenn streets, and Stewart Avenue, totaling about $20,000. Burdett Realty’s sales and related real estate actions on Ponce de Leon Avenue and Peachtree Road are detailed, along with an alteration permit at 61 Peachtree Street and a 130 o'clock sale event at Rosedale Park with a planned auction and barbecuing.
A list of historical property transactions dates from 1910s Georgia notes numerous warranty deeds. Names include Carter, Fischer, Jones, Brown, Martin, Goldsmith, Gurnett, and Hunter. Parcels describe streets and districts such as Mount Perian road, Resell road, Inman Circle, Ansley Park, and Lombardy Way, with prices and dates ranging 1910 to 1916.
A dated ledger lists quitclaims deeds bond-for-title mortgages and building permits for properties on Beecher Street Dunlap Street Morrison Avenue and Savannah Avenue among others. Entries include transfers to Germania Savings Bank Highland Park and Colonial Trust Company with parcel sizes such as 50x54 and 40x115 feet and dates from 1913 to 1935.
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Proposals invited for sale to the company of 1 000,000 par value first consolidated mortgage bonds of the Georgia Railway and Secure Company of Atlanta Ga. Proposals must be received no later than September 15. Right to reject any and all bids reserved. W J Erne vice president Augusta Ga.
Help wanted advertisement seeking good reliable male stenographer with railroad experience preferred. Pays average salary. Open to young men in small towns. Apply at 1-40 care Constitution or write if seeking a position. Industrial Era Co. 726 Smale Building offers positions and first-class office help.
Numerous classified notices seek workers and sales reps across the South and Southeast. Barber college training offered for $20 plus wages. welders, coal steamers, firemen, and wood turners sought in Selma and nearby. advertising and door to door solicitors wanted for Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, and more. various jobs listed with pay per day and commission terms. railway mail clerks and government clerk prospects advertised. scopes include automobile chauffeurs and domestic help. miscellaneous employment ads circulate through Atlanta and Columbus ads with multiple firms and instructions.
Special rates for Situation Wanted ads. Free lines offered one time. Ten cents for three insertions. To receive lower rates, payment must be in advance and delivered to The Constitution office.
Young man seeks position as stenographer or clerk with two years experience. Offers references and recommendations. Address Box 101. Married Christian male seeks employment. has one year experience and best references. Address Box 101. Locomotive trainman operator seeks work. Ohio origin. Address I-46 Constitution. Clearings House for the Unemployed offers high grade help. service free to all. Office hours.
WANTED TO BORROW ON FIRST MORTGAGE for 3 years 6000 at 6 percent net. The income from property pays handsome interest. Owner, Isi Constitution. WANTED 4500 for a peach orchard in Georgia peach region. Good security, experienced grower. Address I-45 care Constitution. WANT 7000 at per cent and attorney’s fee on 11000 worth realty from owner. Street Addresses Box 3. yy 956-1. WE LOAN on Atlanta real estate and buy purchase money notes. 205 Grant bide. The Merchants and SMechaning Brand Loan Go. WANTED The loan of 350 gifted money … security good interest. Address I-43 care Constitution. PURCHASE MONEY NOTES ite buy gid wet and morgage monthly notew at reasonable discount. Bitline Co, 601-a Sliver bidg. Whew
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