Market Summary of Cotton Futures and Prices
Cotton futures closed steady with a net advance of 18 to 14 points. Trading was mixed as the day wore on with early gains, later profit-taking, and a softer late session. sales on the spot totaled 73 bales with 26 bales to arrive. Prices ranged around middling 12.60s to 12.80s with activity shifting from gains to quiet trading late morning into afternoon.
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Nemaida
Satu
Isfe
Sat
Neret AW Ie
Financial market snapshot with varied rates and bonds
The report notes a range of rates with percentages for different instruments. It cites a 60 day sterling rate around $484.60, mentions commercial oil and silver at 59 percent, and describes steady Mexican bonds with rail bonds firm.
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Sterling Exchange
Weather report from Demopolis area notes light rain
The Demopolis station reports traces of rain with near normal temperatures in the Houston district. Evergreen records 91 degrees as the high while Thomasville and nearby locales show 78 and 56 degrees respectively. Mobile remains around 71 with low rainfall in several districts.
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Demopolis
Mobile
Weather Bureau
Evergreen
Thomanville
Okolofia
Aberdeen
Miss
Ormal
Houston
Savannah
All Southern Negroes Barred at National Progressive Party Event
Chicago Aug 56 The national committee barred all Southern negro contestants for seats at the party convention leaving only one black on the floor from Pennsylvania. Florida Mississippi and Alabama contingents said they would appeal to credentials. White delegates led by L Anderson won seats in Mississippi lily white session amid protests of the barred Negroes.
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Chicago
National Committee
Pennsylvania
Florida
Mississippi
Alabama
Committee On
L. Anderson
Mourning in the Office Over a Lost Five Dollar Gold Piece
An old column laments the loss of a cherished five dollar gold piece from the office. The writer recalls hardship and hunger, jokes about the dog and editor, and vows sympathy for the thief who took the coin, ending with a tongue in cheek plea for mercy.
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Sheri‘ Advanca
Mason's Wives Love Em Grand Commandery Tale
Lawrence banker William Frank March known to Kansas University students as a long-time Mason and judge man recalls a meeting in Kansas City Kansas. He jokes about lodge titles all starting with grand and shares a wife story about a neighbor asking where he is bound. The wife replies she knows it is a grand one.
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William Frank March
Lawrence
Kansas University
Knights Templar of
Kansas
Chicago InterOcean
Kansas City
Grand Commandery
Pete
Unchained Dog Prompts Stranger Question
In a Washington Star excerpt Meandering Mike asks if the dog will bite strangers and is told a sandwich will be given after unchaining the animal. The exchange hints at uncertainty and curiosity about the dog’s behavior.
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Mike
Washington Star
Local Prohibition Debate Transcripts Irregular Exchange
Fragmentary OCR shows a heated exchange over prohibition sincerity and personal discomfort. The garbled text references Mr Groweher and neighbors, indicating a dispute about ethics and social conduct in a tense public debate.
Foler Kidney Pills Claim Healing Strength
The advertisement proclaims Foler Kidney Pills as healing strengthening and tonic with no harmful or habit forming drugs. It mentions N J Gorham cashier Bank of Woodville W Ga recently had an acute kidney trouble attack.
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N. J. Gorham
Bank of Woodville
W. Ga
Naval 26 August Financial Figure Reigns in Report
A fragmented OCR note shows a naval financial entry with a large sum listed as 6674 086.75. The snippet lacks full context but presents a fiscal total or balance under a naval heading dated August 6.
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NAVAL
Wall Street Review on Aug 1 Market Shifts and Readings
The report notes stocks moved toward the open with gains in some sectors. Reading and Hill issues showed demand, Union Pacific led active industrials, bonds remained firm. St Paul weakened, Pacific and California rail shares faded, and tobacco stocks fluctuated before prices hardened in late dealings.
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Wall Street Review
New York
Railp Teal Ae
Openip
Union Pacific
St. Paul
Heavin
America
Tebacco Sretdin
Reading
Aga
Irvington Farmers Back Civic League Initiative At Meeting
In Irvington Mobile County farmers voted to support forming a county civic league branch despite bad weather. W H Roberts was named division chairman and the group pledged to cooperate with other sections to boost local prosperity and plan a fall fair. The Irvington effort centers on securing the silver cup prize by meeting cooperative goals needed before ownership transfer at the Mobile fair.
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Irvington
Mobile County
County League
W. H. Roberts
Harpers Defeated by Fort Morgan Soldiers in Afternoon Tee
Fort Morgan soldiers hosted a baseball game against J. W. Harpers in the afternoon. The game featured a light crowd and fair play as the Fort Morgan team won against the J. W. Harpers by notable margins.
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J. W. Harpers
Fort Morgan
J. W
Fort Morgai
Soldier Boys
Potas
Texas Wonder Cure Claims Kidney and Health Benefits
A historical ad copy claims Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and lame backs. It asserts relief for various urinary and systemic complaints in men and women, presenting a broad, sweeping health patent remedy.
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Texas
Pickens County Good Roads Meet Draws Notable Attendance
The Pickens county Good Roads meeting near Carrollton Alabama drew a large, representative crowd led by Capt. John Craft. Alabama Good Roads Association President John Craft urged improved roads and cited Mobile’s sewer and water success as a model.
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Johnnie Wood
Carrotton
Ala
Pickens County
John Craft
Carrollton
G. 8. Robinson
Alabama Good Roads Association
W. B. Atkins
W. 8. Keller
Atkins
Keller
Craft
Alabama
Mr. Craft
Europe
Rhine
Germany
Holland
Picketts
Good Roads Association
D. G. Robinson
Pickens
Mobile
J. T. Cochrane
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Commercial’ Club
Congress Day Ledger Reflects Postoffice Fund Debate
The Senate session centers on a postoffice appropriation bill discussed with reference to Col. J. M. and an 1898 calendar entry. The House agenda shows routine items as attention shifts to calendar actions and potential committee work.
MOBILIANS EXCURSION TO PENSACOLA
The Louisville and Nashville excursion left here Monday at 1 35 PM for Pensacola with about 1 230 travelers aboard. The train arrived in Pensacola and will stay until Wednesday returning to Mobile around 11 AM.
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Louisville
Nashville
Pensacola
Mobile
Plague Prevention Through Rat Control Urged by Official
A public health official urges aggressive rat eradication to prevent plague, proposing rat proof buildings, sterile environments, and disposal of waste in tight metal containers. He highlights fleas as disease carriers, calls for sanitation in docks and stables, and notes authorities plan extensive port measures and surveys to stamp out rat populations.
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United States
Hasnice
San Francisco
United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Porto Rico
Cluthe Truss Promises Rupture Cure With 60 Day Trial
An advertisement touts the Cluthe Truss with a 60 day trial claiming cures for hernias without surgery. It markets self adjusting support, guaranteed results, and a free book, urging readers to request by mail from Box 52 CLUTHE COMPANY at 126 East 23rd Street New York City.
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East 23Rd St
New York City
Steamer Auguste Arrives With Iron Pyrites for Mobile
Austrian steamer Auguste reaches Mobile from Huelva with a cargo of iron pyrites for J. M. Walsh, the first Austrian vessel at Mobile in some time. Norwegian steamer Ravn from Honduras arrives with a banana cargo for United Fruit Company. Local report notes improved Eastern Shore resort conditions.
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Mobile
Ravn
la Celba
Auguste
Huelva
Spain
J. M. Walsh
Gray Master
Oebe
Honduras
United Fruit Company
Joe Murray
Murray & Peppers
Battles and Zundell’s
Norwegian and other steamers expected this week at Mobile port
The steamer Ogeechee with 2 039 tons from Galveston is to load crossties for New York City and arrives Monday. Several Norwegian steamers Grib Origen Fort Gaines Belize Fjell are listed with arrivals around August 6 7 and midweek. exports include lumber and timber from Mobile to New York and international ports such as St Andrews Col Brazil Cuba Argentina and Scotland.
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Ogeechee
Hansen
Galveston
Tex
Light
New York City
Fruitere
Grib
Ulua
Honduray
Origen
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Fort Gaines
Bocas del Toro
Panama
Belize
Puerto Barrios
Orr & Laubenheimer Co. Ltd
Fjell
Hubbard-Zemurray Steamship Company
Mobile
New York
St. Andrew
Col
Matanzas
Cuba
Progreso
Mexico
St. J Pe Ag
Caagéad
Clara Menzell Aground Near Savannah Quarantine Wharf
Clara Menzell grounded near the quarantine wharf at Savannah after steering gear failure. The vessel is not in immediate danger. efforts to refloat her were underway as of August 4 with support from nearby steamers and harbor pilots.
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Clara Menzell
Savannah
City of St. Louis
New York
Berkshire
Jacksonville
Philadelphia
Dorothy
Norfolk
Notice to Mariners Galveston Gas Buoy Extinguished
Notice to mariners Galveston Harbor reports the F rpit Shoal Gas Buoy No extinguished on July 30 with no further details available.
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Texas
Galveston Harbor
Obstructions Reported Off American Dags In July
In the North Atlantic Ocean on July 29 a submerged obstacle was struck about 3 4 miles off the Delaware as a vessel approached the channel. A broken spar sticking two feet above water was noted near the wreckage Koenig Albert.
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North Atlantic Ocean
Koenig Albert
Delaware
Montauk
Unclear fragment hints at poodle ownership and mourning
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs Jelifie, a white poodle, and Mrs Jobaon with hints of mourning for a Mr Know. Readable lines suggest a domestic scene but lack clear actions, dates, or context.
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Jelifie
Ben
Jobaon
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Maine
Missouri
Money Market
Cotton Region
Bulletin
National Progressive Committee
Wallace
Mason
Mr. Groweher
Civic League
Senate
Postoffice
Col. J. M
Ouse
Mobilians
Cluthe Company
Erree Town
Marine Matters and River News
Nor
Gnells
Johanessen
Puerto Fe Eraee
Grau
Tela
la Ceibs
Cle Brsch
Emily S Malcolm
Malcolm
Kinbston
Ivor
Columbua
Tuscaloosa
Gadsden
Wetumpka
Mor
Albert Looal
Esse Foreign Steamships
Pa P
Port
Wensels
Saitburn
Manteo
Agnella
Normandy
Hinney
Scotland
Montrose
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