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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07

Frank Gafford has put Goodyear on the map in Birmingham. There is q reward for the nlssa who finds Frank without a smile on his face and good story up his sleeve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07

The fellow who can't have crowd of well wishers in the days when he draws a salary check regularly is q lost ball in the high weeds. The guy that can be down and out and still have friends is the fellow who IS used to batting around 300 arsS always scat tered his hits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
MARKET
 MAKES ADVANCE
Feature of Market Was Do. mestic Demand-Output of Mills Reported Sold
 for Six Months Ahead

New Orleans, January @.-underlying steadiness featured the cotton market here on the week end session. No great buy ing power was in evidence and the bulls were not aggressive, yet the market re- covered from It's initial decline and then rose to a net advance of to points, closing 1 to 6 points over yesterday s last quotations.
 Around the opening offerings were lib- eral and prices went down to points. Disappointment was shown over the small sales in Liverpool and there was much talk of large stocks and small ship ments on this side Following receipt of telegrams from the interior telling of better spot demand especially in Texas and reports that exporters were in the local market after hours yesterday, con- tracts did better. The decline quickly was made up and after that the market held steady at net advance. A feature of the morning were accounts from mill centers stating that many yarn and underwear mills were sold up for the year and that cloth mills could easily sell their output for six months ahead. This led to predictions of larger American mill takings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
LOCAL BROKER SAYS
 COTTON PRICES WILL
 REACH HIGH LEVEL

In reviewing the cotton situation. c. F. Avery says:
 The bear spectators have rung the
 changes on the export situation in various keys until am inclined to
 belieev 1t has lost its potency as a market factor. As an evidence that they were hunting for other excuses for their selling, it was noticed they commenced to talk increased acreage for the coming crop.
 I confess I was a little bit alarmed
 that spot holders and those committed
 to the long side of contracts might be- come tired out waiting for the long expected move, and turn loose their cotton, but it was very gratifying to see how they held firm. This is the kind of spirit that wins battles in war or speculation. But again I wish to impress upon the growers of cotton acreage down to last year and 1t would
 be still better if they would plant less. If planters would always remember the Fundamental fact that domestic prices for a surplus product are regu- lated by the demand for their sur
 plus and what that surplus will bring in other markets, they perhaps would not raise so much cotton. 1 Reports from Marshall Field and John V. Farwell on the dry goods sit uation say conditions have not been as good for years.
 The impression seems to be gain 1 ing ground that the southern senators will force some action to bring about J modification of Great Britain's dras-
 tic blockade order
 The technical position of the marke, has been greatly improved during the
 week by heavy liquidation of large long lines of cotton and by transfers oi
 holdings from near to. distant posi- | tions.
 | Believe the next move in prices will l be to higher levels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
Fruits and Produce


 (Wholesale Quotations)
 Apples-Fancy York Imperial, bbl., s4.5O; fancy Winesap. bbl, $5; fancy Black Twigs, $5; bulk, $2. 75@3 bbl.; fancy Ar kansas Black apples, $5@5.50.
 Oranges-Florida box, $24Od2.5O Sat suma oranges, s3.25@3.5O per box.
 Grapefruit-Box, $3@3.25. Grapes-Malaga, keg, $6.50@7. Cranberres-Barrel, $10; box, s2.50. Pears-Oregon, box, s %. Bananas-Bunch, $1.50@2. California, S5. 'Limes-s1@1.25. London Layer Raisins-S1.85 Figs-$2. 50 case. Citron-1Sc ID. Irish Potatoes-Michigan white, bu., s150 Onions-Red and yellow pound, 3Hc Peanuts-51a@61ac per ID. Tomatoes-Cuba, per crate, $S.5O. abbages-Danish, pound, 11sc. Rutabagas-Pound 1%e. | Sweet Potatoes-Bushel, soc. Lettuce-Hamper, $2. Celery-California $50 crate. i Snap Beans-$2@2.50 per hamper. New Crop Lima Beans-71ac lb.; black eyed peas, 51a@6c. Pecans-Fancy paper shell, 20Q25c; Tex. as, 15c.- English Walnuts-No 1 California soft she'll 171ac; No. 2 California, 15c. Butternuts-15c ID. Brazil Nuts-15c lb. Prunes-8@10c ID. Dates-$3 case. Pig Feet-$225 keg. Mackerel-$675 half-barrel Cocoanuts-Per 100, $65007. Florida Pineapples-$3 per crate. Florida Strawberries-35c at box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
COTTON MARKET
 QUIET BUT STEADY
General List Closed at a Net Advance of 1 to ,
 Points

New York, January 22.-The cotton mar ket was quiet but steady today, with May contracts fluctuating between 12.55c and 12.6Oc, and closing at 12.57c. The general list closed steady at net advance oi to points,
 Liverpool did not fully meet yester- days local advance, and the opening here was somewhat irregular, with March con- tracts point higher while other months were unchanged to points lower Houses with English connections bought the near months and sold later deliveries but otherwise there was a very little cot ton offering, and prices soon steaded on renewed covering or a little scattered buying for a reaction. March contracts worked up from 12.29c to 2.36c, while July advanced from F 65c to 69c, and October from F. 64c to F. 73c. The buying was not active or aggressive, however, and later fluctuations were somewhat IT.. regular, with last prices showing slight reactions from the best. The bullish views of the weekend figures probably CT couraged some of the scattered de- mand, while bullish views of the mar ket also emphasized the continued activ- ity of the domestic goods trade and the failure of southern spot holders to weak en during the progress of the recent de- cline in futures. The amount of cotton on shipboard showed a moderate in crease for the week, being estimated at 1SS,933 bales against 16i,56S last week and 430,347 for the same week last year. Part of the business during the morning con- sisted of transferring long contracts from old to new crop deliveries. There ap- peared to be no change of sentiment with reference to the probable showing of the census report on Monday. This re- port will give the amount of cotton ginned prior to January 16. and is the last re- port which will be issued before the final figures on March 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
WHEAT REACHES
 HIGHEST PRICES
The Market Takes Upward Turn on Advices From
 Liverpool

Chicago. January 22.-EIighest prices yet for the 1915 crop were reached here to- day in wheat, largely because of asser- tions from Liverpool that the maximum advance there was still to come. Un- der heavy proft-taking sales, however the close was unsettled. Ac off to asc up, with May at $1 325sd1. 92a4 and July at s1 .25ss. Corn showed a net loss of 1s@9sc to 5s@S4c, and oats 1sd14c to 1ac. Provi- sions finished irregular, varying from 15 cents decline to a rise of 35 cents.
 Sharp differences of opinion manifested themselves in the wheat trade at the start and there were consequent rapid price changes that for a time left the question entirely open as to which side had the advantage. Later a majority of spectators appeared to take their cue from cable dispatches to one of the lar gest houses here, expressing the opinion that a further upturn in values at Liver pool was more than likely. The previous uncertainty and relative weakness here seemed to have been due mainly to re- ports that vessel rates from Argentina had been lowered and that Increased ship ments were expected from Argentina and Australia. On the other hand export buying that in the end was estimated at S50,000 bushels helped to create bullish sentiment.
 Talk that the cold wave would diminish offerings in the northwest and perhaps do serious damage to winter wheat was current. but the effect on prices was more than offset in the last half hour by a rush of sales to realize profits before the weekend. The outcome was a small net loss in the July option, whereas May wound up at a little advance.
 Expected large arrivals Monday had a depressing influence on corn. About the only demand came from industries Oats sympath1zed with corn, but held up bet ter. The sustaining factor was export business on a liberal scale
 Higher prices on hogs gave for the most part only temporary strength to provi- slons Buying orders became exhausted and the close was weak
 Future quotations were as foI1ows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
BUSINESS BRISK
 | ON MORRIS AVENUE
Heavy Demand for All Va rieties of Vegetables and
 Green Stuffs

There was no changes in quotations on Morris avenue yesterday. All markets firm and trade brisk.
 All kinds of poultry continue in good demand with a fair supply arriving. There is a heavy demand for all varie- ties of vegetables. and green truck stuff. with plenty of all kinds on hand. There was a complete cleanup in the fish and oyster market, but full supply will be received in time for Mondays trade. Red snapper continues very scarce. Todays quotations follow:
 Poultry and Eggs
 Commission Merchants Price) HenS-17c. Fryers-22c.
 Broilers-22c.
 Guineas-31c.
 Roosters-25c each.
 French country eggs, BOG; graded, 2Sc storage eggs, 23c.
 Turkeys-Live, 200; dressed, 22c. Geese-90c each.
 Rabbits-$225 dozen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
WAR SHARES MAKE
 SUBSTANTIAL GAINS
Operations on Stock Ex- Change Unusually Light. Leading Stocks Rele-
 gated to Obscurity

New York; January 22.-Trading in to- days two-hour session was dull, irregular and altogether inconcusive. Operations were unusually light and narrow, even for a weekend, and leading stocks were relegated to comparative obscurity, their places being taken by such specialties as United States Industrial Alcohol, Corn Products and other kindred issues.
 Alcohors continued activity was pri- narly due to the announcement that the company had received a very large for eign order for it's product. The stock rose and fell between 169, it's previous high record and 1Go, closing at l62, net loss of 1 points.
 United States Steel was under further pressure, and Bethlehem Steel closed at 472, |. loss of P points War shares as class were moderately higher, with more substantial gains in International Nickel, General Motors and American Woolen. Stocks of no especial designation rose to points, but representative shares, par tcularly rails, were inclined to sag.
 New York Central was the active fea- ture of the railroad group, it's depression being attributed to adverse rumors re- Sarding the prospects for increase of the dividend. St. Paul also yielded a
 
 it's loss before the close.
 General news of the day bore hopefully or the outlook for spring trade, and de- mand for copper showed no abatement. Foreign advices were less cheerful, how ever, cables from Londons conveying in+ timations of financial embarrassment in shipping circles.
 Some of the larger transportation sys- tems are expected to issue December statements in the course of the coming week and indications point to substan- tial gains over the excellent exhibits of November.
 The bank statement disclosed an actual cash gain of more than SIP, 500000 by local banks, with an increase in reserves of about $S,400,000 and only a moderate ex- pansion of loans.
 Bonds were steady in today's limited market. Total sales, par value, aggre- gated $1,995,O00.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, January 22-(Specia1. .(-The
 Liverpool market was undoubtedly af- fected by the strength of the statistical
 position as result of the large talSings
 by spinners during the past fortnight;
 therefore that market advanced. Here,
 while the market improved the sentiment
 of the trade continues to be bearish on
 the same ideas-they admit the demand
 from spinners is carrying the visible sup ply below last year and that wherever mill can run it is consuming as much cotton as possible, but they answer the
 market would be upon this level of prices if this were not the case They look for an increase in acreage to offset the ab- sence of fertilizers and point to the large supply carried over as giving all the cot ton required. It seems probable that all these bearish views would be readjusted if the acreage is not increased. because
 each day brings us closer to peace. which has always been considered to mean prosperity, especially to cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23

alike is made up of the simplest grains, mostly in the form of mash. It Is cus- tomary to add little more meat and less corn meal to the ration intended for breeding birds although all are usually fed alike for the first six weeks or so.
 The ducklings are most safely raised to eight weeks under confinement, ana
 the eye of the attendant. Given proper conditions nearly 95 per cent of the well-hatched ducklings will grow to maturity; this Is a working average But rats are extremely fond of the sweet, soft juicy young duck meat, and it pays well to have GOODS With board floors, carefully screened with l inch wire net. Closest care must ] be taken that rats do not harpor ol- rectly under the GOODS.
 Duck Saisers as a rule, do not Ike 1 to have the ducklings get their young l down saturated. When fresh from the | nest they are very sensitive to eN- l tremes of either heat or cold Later ] they scorn cold, and at three weeks
 lose much of their dependence on l mother. or shelter, except in extreme | cold weather But they never become l inured to hot sun without shade; ac- l cess to shade, then, is vital ana con 1 stant necessity to both young ana olu' l The one most common trouble Is lndl- | gestion from overlooking. Thls' II accom- l panied with constipation, may develop into tumbling convulsions ending III death. Some attribute rheumatism alsc to indigestion In general, 1t may be noted 1, that the same commonm sense used III 1 feeding man is of value to duck growers
 The feeder who uses fine flour, white
 bread, boiled milk and hard-boied eggs l hberally and at the same time has only l himself to thank for flock troubles lie | has not used his judgment, for all these l are strongly constipating feeds
 l Sprouted oats is valuable pu11er against all sort sof troubles and should
 be fed literally, to birds of confinement.
 Ducklings lately from the nest eat the
 roots gladly. They take their first food
 when ready without coaxing. This hrst
 feed may be of stale bread, soaked lightly ! in milk adding bran. etc., as the days
 pass. Sprouted oats or grass should be | fed every day. or placed where the birds
 may obtain it at will. Sand is mixed with the mash.
 One of the largest, most successful | duck growers uses the following formula
 For first feeds, equal parts of cornmeal, l middlings, crackers or stale bread, and
 green stuff chopped with a small handful | of sand to each quart ot feed. After
 week: Two parts cornmeal, one part ! each of meat, bran and middlings, with
 one-third as much green stuff as all the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23

rest together. After six weeks the ducks to be fattened are penned. and the mash is made of two-thirds cornmeal, with bran, greens and 12 per cent of beef scraps.
 CORNELL RATION FOR DUCKS
 The Cornell ration calls for nearly twice as much beef scraps, proportionateIy, as the above fattening mash. To 15 pounds cornmeal are added 10 pounds each of wheat middlings, wheat bran, meat scraps and alfalfa meal, or chopped green feed. This is fed twice a day, with. in addi- ton. a quart of corn to about 90 ducks, at noon. If skim milk Is available to wet the mash, one-half the named amount of meat scraps Is needed.
 Duck growers use sand, fine shell and grit, usually in the mash, but often in separate dishes. Many feed the corn under water.
 Every winter the price of eggs scars; but the flight need cause no dismay to the man who conducts his own egg factory. Let him acquire @ few hens and derive pleasure well as profit from their pos session. But first let him read next Sun days story by R. G. Smith, telling how one man solved the winter egg problem with Twelve Hens in a Back Yard"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling, 1213c; receipts, 1210; exports, 201S; sales, POO; stock, 445,- 1S0.
 Galveston: Middling, 12.45c; receipts 4014; exports, 6752; sales, 4122; stock; S7O,- 061.
 Mobile: Middling, 11.75c; receipts, S65 stock, 24,56O.
 Savannah: Middling, 12.25c; receipts, 520S; exports, 1O,O76; stock, 22O,96s
 Charleston: Middling, 12c; receipts, 293 stock, 97062.
 Wilmington: Receipts, 6S5; stock, 47,SSS
 Norfolk: Middling, 11.SSc;, receipts, 2071 sales, 765; stock, 130,1S6.
 Baltimore: Stock, 3167. &s&
 Boston; Middling; 12.3oc; receipts 627; stock. 11,600.
 Philadelphia: Middling, 126oc; stock 3554 New York: Middling, 12.S5c; receipts 49; exports, 250; sales, 116; stock, 332, ,993 Minor ports: Receipts, POGO; stock, 69, 4S1. Total today: Receipts, 16,5S2; OK. ports, 19,096; stock, 1,756,650 Total for week: Receipts, 16,5S2 ex. ports, 19,096. ~sF | Total for season: Receipts, 4,67S,612 exports, 2,650,0S9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23

One of the oldest breeds of fowls is the Dorking, of which we Illustrate here the Silver Gray variety. The Dorking Is thought to have been brought into England by the Romans, and in Eng land it has reached its highest state of perfection. It is peculiar in that 1t has five toes, which are found only in few other fowls. the Japanese Silky, Sultan Fowl of Turkey and the Houdan of France The males weigh from seven to eight pounds and the females five and a half to six and a half pounds. AS table fowl it has long been the sandard of England, and 1t would probably be more widely bred in this country but for some features which are not suited to American markets: large combs and wattIes the fifth tie, and what is more important, 1ight-colored legs and skin
 The latter is probably the real reason for it's lack of popularity, since our mar kets demand a yellow-legged and yell low skinned fowl. Not that this actual ly affects the quality of the flesh, for no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
Flour and Feedstuffs

Wholesalers Selling Price.)
 Colorado patent, $6.45; self-rising flour $7.5O; Tennessee flour, s7.25 Michigan flour, $40; Idaho four $6.45; Indiana flour, $725; hard winter wheat flour, $7; hard winter wheat S6.35; Minnesota spring wheat, $6.S5; wheat shorts, $33; mixed shorts, $31; pure wheat bran, $29; c. s. meal. TAG per cent. s37; Cremo meal. $32 c. s. hulls, $17 per ton; No. l timothy hay, $24 per ton; pea green alfalfa, west ern, $2S; southern alfalfa, s26; mixed feeds, per ton, s37; oats, per bushel, No. white, 66c; corn, per bushel. 95c; cornmeal S1.S5 per two-bushel sack; chops, s1.S5 poultry food. $39; dairy food. $35; John son grass hay, $15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, January 22.-The cotton seed, oil market was firmer on an active gent eral demand. prompted by the strength in crude and the further advance in lard Closing prices were 2 to 10 points net higher. Sales. 12,SO0 barrels. The market closed strong. Spot, 9.05c bid; January 9.10@9. .4Oc; February, 9.0S@9. .10c March, 9 91309 15c; April. 9.12@9 .15c; May, 9.17@ 9.1sc: June. 9.22@9.25c July. 9.2sa9. soc; August, 9.3@9. .35c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23

fowl carries finer grained nor more meat than the Dorklng. They lay large white eggs, and the chicks, under fa- vorable conditions, make rapid growth: and the fowls are doci1e and easily con fined.
 The Dorkings do well as a home flock. They will furnish plenty of large eggs; the hens will get broody and rear the chicks well, and if you can overcome your preference for yellow skin and legs, no other breed of poultry will give better satisfaction as table fowls than the Dorking.
 The male is black and white, the white being pure and snowy and the black glossy and greenish. His comb, while large, must be evenly serrated and car ried upright.
 The female has a silver white neck with a dark stripe down each feather. Her breast is a rich salmon. fading into the silver gray of the balance of the plumage. Her comb is fairly large and droops slightly to one side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
Liyerpool Cotton

Liverpool, January 22.-Cotton Spot firm; good middling, S.56d; middling, S.21d; low middling, 7.S3d; sales, 5000; for specu- laton and export, 500; receipts, 13OO0; fu- lures steady; January 7.991sd; January February 7.991ad; February March, 1.9612d; March-April, 7.931ad; April May, 7.S91ad; May June, 7S51ad; June-July, 7.Sld; July-August, 7.77d; August-September
 7651kd; September-O October, 7.4Sd: October November. 7.41d; November-December, 7.347ad; December-J anuary. 7.3O1ad; Jan uary, 7301ad; January February, 7.261kd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
Chicago Grain

Chicago, January 22.-Dheat cash, No. red, $1.34 No. red nominal; No. hard, s129&; No. hard, $1231s O 1.26. Corn, No. ? yellow, nominal No. 1 yellow, 72@737ac; No. white 72@ @ 74c. Oats. No white. 51@511sc; standard, 52Ac. Rye, nominal; barley, 66 soc; timothy, $5.50@765; clover $10@1S.50. Pork. s19.35@2O35; lard s10.15 @1O.35; ribs, $1O.37
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
Naval Stores

Savannah, January 22.-Turpentine quiet 55c; receipts. 115; shipments. 20S6 stock.
 12.55S. Resin, quiet; sales. 75; receipts, 120S; shipments. 4725; stock, 63,4 ,475. Quote:
 $5.6O; K. $6; M, s6.3o; N, $6.75; VIC, 7.2o;
 wv, &.60.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
Sugar and Cereals

Granulated sugar. 6.25 per cwt., f. O. b Birmingham.
 Choice Rice-$5.50 per cwt. Fancy Rice-$6 per cwt.
 Extra Fancy-$6.5O per cwr Grits-$2.25 per 96-lb. bag. Sugar is being sold by Birmingham re- tailers at from 12 to 15 pounds for sl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
Fish

Fish Wholesalers Selling Price) Perch-812c.
 Salt Water Trout-12@121ac Red Snapper-10c in bbl. and lie in smaller lots.
 Gray Snapper-61zc.
 Mu1let-6c. k Shrimp-12c.
 Spanish Mackerel-121zG15c.
 Sheephead-S1sc.
 Oysters-Medium. $1.35; select, s1.5O per gallon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
Interior Cotton Market

Houston Middling. 12.4Oc; receipts, 6S04; shipments. 7497! sales. 1924; stock, 220,6S9. E}f Memphis: Middling, 12.25c; receipts,
 HIT; shipments, 3123; sales, 1900; stock, 334,169. Augusta: Middling, 12c; receipts, 772; shipments, S44; sales 1917; stock, 198,- 736
 St. Louis: Middling, 12%c; receipts, 2621; shipments, 26S3; stock, 1S,563. Cincinnati: Receipts, 517; shipments, 590; stock. 17,224. Little Rock Middling. 123Sc; re- ceipts, 229; shipments, S31; sales, S31 stock, 39,685. Total today: Receipts, 11,62O; ship ments, 15,56S; stock, 829,066
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
Mercantile Paner

New York, January 22:-Prime mer- cantile paper. 3@3A, per cent: sterling, 60-day bills, All E; demand 4.76A :; |cables, 4,76B; francs. demand, 5.S6; |cables, 5.S5; marks, demand, 74A :; cables, 747s; kronen, demand, 12% |cables, 13 guilders, demand, 43 15-16; |cables. A lie; fires, demand, 654; cables. 653; rubles, demand, SoH
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New Orleans January 22.-The tone continued quiet in rough and steady in clean rice today, with unchanged quota tions. Receipts, rough, 3319; millers, 23l9;
 clean. 3569. Sales, 1894 pockets clean Hon. duras at 21a@5c.