Cotton futures fade into real delivery risk reshapes market
The Atlanta Constitution notes a new trend where farmers hedge by selling future cotton for fall delivery at about 7 to 9 cents, with spot demand rising. It explains how county merchants can broker contracts to lock in prices, linking growers to Atlanta buyers and New York futures while aiming to guard against price drops.
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New York
Lazarus
Liverpool
John Jones
Clayton County
Colonel Stewart
Jonesboro
Stewart
Atlanta
Jones
Waltham Merchants Expand as Local News Brightens
In Sandy Plains the Waltham merchants expand with Mr J E Weaver running a wholesome hardware business and a prosperous egg trade. Local visits include H F Thaxton Towaliga and Clem Towles Cork. Mrs Tom Snow is very ill, and Mrs Sallie Thaxton has recovered to go home. Cotton hits 10 cents this week.
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Jones
Waltham
J. E. Weaver
Sallie Thaxton
Johnnie Thompson
Esick
Local Wagons and Buggy dealer notes pricing and supply
J J Thornton advertises wagons and buggies at low prices while J R Carmichael continues to churn out his Jackson Buggies daily. Mrs Gresham reports a Baltimore buying trip for spring millinery with her trimmer Miss Martin expected early next week. She promises a prettier, more select stock and is optimistic about the season.
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C. C. Smith
Mrs. Thompson
New York
Dewit’s Witch Hazel Salve Promoted as Pile Cure
Advert says Dewit's Witch Hazel Salve is a noted cure for piles and skin disease. Warns against counterfeit products and marks Dr. W. L. Carmichael & Co as the supplier.
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Lewis Ackerman
Gorden
Ind
DeWitt
W. L. Carmichael & Co
Dewit
W. L. Carmichael
General Presentment to Be Printed Next Week
The grand jury presentment will appear in the next issue due to its length. The document was recorded late this week and cannot be set in type for today’s paper. We will not outline it but will publish the full presentment next week for public consideration.
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L. J. Ball
Ball
Butts County
Grand Jury
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Atlanta Constitution
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W. E. Sitter
W. Canton
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W. L. Carmichel
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J. J. Thornton
Georgia
Saratoga
Graham
Allen & Co’s
Sandy Plains
H. F. Thaxton
Towaliga
Frank Carter
Jennie Belle Jackson
Felicia Carter
Lillian Carter
C.R Evans
Flovilla
Tom Snow
R. E. Evans
Willis Moore
Thaxton
Jackson
L. B. Moore’s
C. A. Evans
Miss. Clyde
J.S. Carter
Nawcy Hanks
Jim Littlejohn
Liberty Hill
Clem Towles
Cork
John Smith Sunday
Mercury
J.J. Thornton
J. R. Carmichael
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J. Ei. Mallet
Court House
Rectory
Jim Furlow
the Mutual Life Incormr
Richard A. McCurdy
Ms Surance Department
State of New York
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Campary
Ika
Insurance Department
Charles A. Preller
Anzliot
Robert A. Granniss
Penaccr
R. F. Shedden
Earth
Belvidere
National Sewing
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Belvidere, Ills
Joan W Wedderbur
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