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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
Federal Reserve Statement

Washington, November 2.-Discounts of federal reserve banks secured by gov ernment war obligations mounted s16o.- OOo,oOO this week to St,252. 904.ooo accord ing to the federal reserve boards week ly financial statement. The 12 banks condition at the close of business last night was reported as follows:
 Resources-Gold in vault and in transit, $3S3, ,S3S, GOO. Gold settlement fund, federal reserve board, S4i924s. 900. Gold with for eign agencies, $5S29.000. Total gold held by banks, $S3S, ,910 GOO Gold with federal reserve agents $1149, s40,00o Gold redemp- ton fund, S63, 460, 900. Total gold reserves $2,052 2229,000. Legal tender notes, silver, etc, $5S, 495, GOO Total reserves g, ,105, ,eS5,- COG. Bills discounted Secured by gov ernment war obligations. sS2, ,59e, ,040, GOO; all ether, $493, 04S000. Bills bought in open market, $377072,00o. Total bills on hand. $2, 23,9l9,000. United States government long term securities, $29.472000. United States government short term securities $SS.7 900. All other earning assets, $35,-- GOO. Total earning assets. s2,14i, ,276.o0o. Uncollected items deducted from gross deposits. $649 415,000. Five per cent re- demption fund against federal reserve bank notes, $3, ,763,000. All other resources. $l7075, GOO. Total resources, $5,052, 1140d0.
 Total gross deposits, $2,347 ,692,000. Fed- eral reserve notes in actual circulation, g, 515, ,504 ,000. Federal reserve bank notes in circulation, net liability, $63, ,S3S, GOO All other liabilities, $45 oS6,O GOO. Total iiabili- ties, $5,052 114,0O0. Ratio of total resources to net deposit and federal reserve nots liabilities combined, 60.4 per cent. Ratio of gold reserve to federal reserve notes In actual circulation after setting aside 35 per cent against net deposit liabi1i- ties 60.6 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
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Atlanta Reserve Bank

Atlanta, November 2.-Following is the statement of resources and liabili- ties at the close of business Novenl- Der l:
 Resources: Gold in transit, sso0o; gold coin and certificates in vault, s7,01S.51O.S2 gold settlement fund. s15,2S3,S47,6s; gold with foreign agen- cies, s174,S6623; gold with federal re- serve agent, s45,s44,045 gold TO- demption fund. $4,2S4.S00; total gold reserve. S72,55S, ,569.23; legal tender notes, silver. etc, S166, ,30S.75; total re- serve, $72,734S779S: bills discounted members, S3S,9SS, ,S75.02: member banks collateral notes, $47,s61, 500; bills bought in open market $t2,331, ,2S9 S2; municipal warrants, S24,139.01; United states long term securities (bonds)s S5l9,400; United States short term se- curities (certifcates), S4,031 ,00O: total items, $S4072. .4S7.6S; national bank notes, S1.962.496; mutilated currency for redemption, s104,000; due from treasurer, 5 per cent fund, federal bank notes, 800 690; all other re- sources, S1,0S2, ,70S.10; total resources, S21$.73S. .56S.61.
 Liabilities: Capital paid in. s3,17o.- O50; surplus, S40,000; government de-. posits S26.946.02132 32; due to members, reserve account, $39.651. .6f7.21 due to nonmembers, clearing account. Sf3.- TN.52 cashiers checks, $S00. 59S.Tz: federal reserve notes in actual circu- lation, $116,O69,695; federal reserve bank notes in actual circulation, $1.- 5Ss,115; transit items, s24,So2, ,622.2e; all other liabilities, $1,655, ,0415S; total liabilities, $213.73S,563.61.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
THE WORLDS MARKET
Weekly Financial Review

| New York. November S.-Further re-
 adjustment to values from war to peace basis was the outstanding feature last
 week in the securities market, the tram
 sition being attended with some unset
 tlement The declining tendency in in-
 dustrial war shares as a whole derived additional momentum from the reduc- tion of the United States Steel "extra dividend" from 3 to ? per cent. a com dition due, not so much to decreased
 earnings, as to the enormous appropria- 1 tions required to meet federal taxes
 and excess profits.
 Trading was attended by less activity,
 the outcome of restrictions upon loans 1 recommended by the local money com. mittee, but this barrier was overcome to a degree later in the week when call loans fell to 4 per cent, the lowest rate | in three months.
 The effect of the money committees 8 ! suggestion that the financial institu-
 tions advance their margins on loans | from 20 to 30 per cent and which be- comes operative next week is already apparent in a heavy contraction of
 brokers loans. This was made possi-
 ble by the closing out of many specu- lative accounts. especially in stocks of
 noninvestment character. Accompany ing this movement was an inquiry in- stituted by the officials of the stock
 exchange to minimize activity in stocks
 controlled by pools.
 i With the approach of peace leading
 fnancial interests are giving much thought to business which at the pres- ent moment shows much hesitation, mainly in relation to the question of la l bor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
Cotton Goods Review

New York, November s.-Resales of print cloths and some sheetings were re- ported in the cotton goods markets last week and the offerings of goods from mills for delivery in the first quarter Of next year were very free. Sales have been very moderate owing to the many international uncertainties, and the busi- ness that has been of large volume has been for government or allied purposes. Retail and jobbing house buyers are contining their operations to goods for 1 urgent use, or on lines that must be or- dered ahead if they are made. Attempts to cancel orders have been made in foreign and home markets, and secondhand holders of goods have been willing to sell at concessions from gov ernment figures on the fine combed yarn products of staple character Pro- duction has been interefered with great ly by influenza among operatives and deliveries are still irregular and de- layed.
 Exporters who have found it difficult to obtain licenses for foreign shipments have offered goods in the home trade It is difficult to find first-hand supplies of cotton blankets, light weight mapped goods and some of the popular styles of heavy sheetings. The decline in cotton has been a factor in unsettling the minds of buyers who are looking ahead
 Prices quoted are as follows:
 Print cloths, 2S-inch, 64x64s, 12Ac; GOxGOs, 1124c; 3S1a-inch, 6lx64s, 1shc; brown sheetings, southern standards, 20ssc; denims, $2.2o; southern indigo, s71bc; ginghams. l912c; dress ginghams, 22c and 24c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

BARBER wanted s25 guarantee Grand Hotel Barber shop Phone 4s7, Bes- semer, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
Weekly Cotton Review

New Orleans, November 3.--The week just ended in the cotton market was a series of declines, prices on the clos ing session being 34s to 3S7 points un- der the final quotations of the preced- ing week. At the lowest levels De- cember was about $44 a bale down from the high levels established toward the end of August. Persistent selling for short account on the theory that peace would be beariss influence on the
 market was mainly responsible for the downward movement in values.
 Weather conditions over the belt were unfavorable because of excessive ly heavy rains followed by low tenn peratures and it was stated that farm CTS were holding tight the unsold por- tion of their crops, but the trade paid no attention to features of a bullish nature, the bearish construction placed on the trend of political events in Eu- rope overshadowing all other factors.
 This coming month the market will be broken up by the holiday Tuesday, election day. The situation is rendered uncertain by the growing technical strength of the market, due to the piling up of the short interest and this may offset the further effect of politi- cal news pointing to an early peace. Many traders now consider that the recent cold weather has definitely put an end to the growing season, even as regards the crop in the most favored localities, which means that war news win probably be given more consid- eration in the near future than ever. There are signs of concerted action in the south for to support the market tt against continued aggressive trading on the bear side with peace news as its basis and market circulars on the weekend quiet generally made 1t a point to state that the situation, to a great extent, depended upon the firm ness of the spot holders. It was point ed out that spots have consistently re- fused to follow futures On the close of the local market last week middling spots were quoted at 29 50c, while De- cember stood at 26.14c pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
Well-Trained Hens

T TUIII IIl-B BItS.
 A man in country village was pre- pairing for his fourth fitting in l: months. The vicar happened to pass and said, What removing again John?"
 "Yes, sir.' replied John.
 You are taking your poultry, too, I see. Aren't they getting tired of being moved about?'
 Getting tired! No fear. Why, bless you, sir, they are quite used to it by now. Every time them hens sees a fur niture van arrive they run into the yard and lie on their backs with their legs in the air, waiting to have them tiedn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
Liked Cake
LthCu SdhC From Pearson's Weekly.

From Pearson's s weekly.
 The lady who had charge of the vil- lage postoffice was strongly suspected of tampering with the parcels entrusted to her care. One day a rosy-cheeked youngstcr entered the office and laid a huge slice of cake on the counter
 My sister the brides compliments, and will you please eat as much as you can,'' she said.
 The postri1istress srIled s1elightedly.
 "Irow kind of thS bride to remember me-" she cried. Did she know of my weakness for cake?'
 "She did" replied the youngster cold ly. And she thought she'd send you some to take the edge off your appetite before she sent any boxes to her friends" ]"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cott0n Merchhnts. HnnOver s4uhre, IT change. New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Produce Exchange. Associat- ed Members Liverpool Cotton Associa- ton. Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consign- ments of spot cotton for delivery. Cor respondence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
Weekly Metal Review

New York, November S.z-war require ments for steel continued heavy last week, absorbing the entire available supply to the exclusion of nonessential consumption. Demand chiefly was for shell steel and for rails, locomotives and cars for shipment to France. The need for shipbuilding steel was less well sustained.
 Peace discussions so far have not in- fluenced production and the output of both iron and steel in October Is re- garded as satisfactory. Few sales of pig iron for delivery over the first half of 1919 have not yet been con summated producers and consumers alike showing a disposition to await developments
 Readjustments which the termination of hostilities will necessitate are re- eeiving wide attention in the trade. Views are divergent, but generally maintenance of the demand Is antici- pated and extension of government control for a time after the war seems to be generally favored. Assurance by shipping board officials that no cessa- tion in shipbuilding is contemplated has relieved the uncertainty created by the limitations of shipyard extensions and other notifications of the earlier policy.
 Copper production declined owing to intluenza last month and the supply is hardly adequate to war needs. The price has been continued at 26 cents a pound to January l.
 Shortage of lead is, if anything, more acute at the established prices. Spelter is easy and in sm u demand The gov ernment plan for~control of the tin trade has not been announced and the market is stagnant The spot price is normal around 76 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

ROBERTSON BRICk IO.-I00. .000 6TIcK on hand; prompt shipment or delivered by wagon anywhere in the Birmingham district also dealers in sand. lime. ce- ment. etc. Ave. and 9th st. Phone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
HELP WANTED-MALE

 w WANTED-Physically fit men between the ages of 20 and 50, with satisfactory references for work as mo- tormen and conductors {; pay and suitable hours of work; allowance made ! for time while learning. Ap- ply any day except Sunday at transportation depart @ment office, 4th avenue and 11th street, Birmingham.
 3. R., L.. & P. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

FOR RENT-UnfurnTsh housekeep- ink rooms, 2 or upstairs; closet in service; grates, phone. lights, water. South Highlands. M. 4311.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

FOR SALE-Suits and overcoats at s25 and $50. worth sl0 more. Marc Link. 1911 1st ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
w. E. Campbell

Cotton Stocks, grain, provisions and cotton seed oil Correspondents Shepard & Gluck, New Orleans: E. W. Wagner e Co., New York and Chicago. Continu- ous quotations; private wires to all exchanges.
 610 and 617 Woodward BIdg,
 Telephone Main 6141
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
BATTERIES
AUTOMOBILES

MAXWELL touring car for $285; tires and engine in excellent condition; dis count for cash. Terms to reliable party. Phone Main 3S77 for demonstration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
$. R. Stewart & Co.

4O1-2 Woodward BIdg. train handled in lots 1000 bushels and upward. Also fractional lots of stock. Personal Attention to All Orders 'rfyate N ires w. 1. PuIti.TS. 'hOne Main 507 Manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
Railroad Schedule
Corrected to oct. 20. 1918

Corrected to oct. 20. 1918 Arrival and departure of passenger trains Birmingham: The followin9 schedule figures published as informs tion. are not guaranteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
HELP WANTED-MALE AND
 FEMALE
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE

WANTED-PositiQn by bookkeeper and general mercantile man who knows every phase of the mercantile business; would Nike to get in with party in town of several thousand people with intention of buying in terest in business later; at present employed desire change; best refer ence. Address reply S-5S care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

WILL exchange for automobile of equal value, or equity in improved property, three desirable lots, adjoining. 50xl50. on Tidewater line, in Woodawn. Low valuation $500. Address T-53, care Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

YOUNG LADY, equIpped with good edu- cation, plenty of energy and, ambition, wants clerical position in office where ability will win promotion. H-52, Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

and dictaphone op- orator (employed) desires to make change; thoroughly efficient; years experience; city references; salary reasonable. Address P-53. care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
M NJ t.nlENTS
PERSONAL

HAPPIEST woman in Georgia, am Iree from morphine after using 10 years; write me for information; free to all
 sufferers. Mrs. Mary C. Mltcheii' Ho'
 10 E. Linden St., Atlanta, GA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
SALESYEN WANTED

LESYEN WANTED CALENDAR--To sell the worlds greatest novelty calendar line in Alabama; our 1920 line will be the strongest; wood, glass, paper calendars, fans, leather goods, nov cities; our worlds war calendar and album greatest bank calendar ever invented. Call Tuesday, Tutwiler hctel Q. N. Leslie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
HOuSES NAMED

HOUSES WANTED WANTED-To rent Groom house or over, with some acreage, not further than 5 miles out; will pay liberal rent for good place; state price in reply, and location. k-53, Age-H erald WANTED-To rent cottage in West End. with garage preferred Call during week Main S049.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
WANTED 50 LABORERS

For government work; highest wages; time and one-half after eight hours. Apply Koppers company, Boyles, Ala, or U. s. employment office, Bir- mingham; take Boyles car to end s.s of street car line. then out Boyses pike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

WANTED-FEMAL ATTENTION, HOLSEn<EEFERS- in need of cooks maids, buffers, ror- ters or any kind of help our service is free to anyone. Our telephone clcrk awaits your call Birmingham Elm ployment Co.,, Alabama State Land bldg, 30S N. Fist st, opposite court house Main FOOT and 6123.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

WANTED-One experienced city sales
 man and one experienced shipping clerk,
 both with some knowledge of packing ' house business preferred, but not en- N tirely necessary. Address k-52,s care
 Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

DOGS. POI LTRY. PET STOCK WANT 70 sell loo Leghorn hens, both white and brown; price, S1 50 each. Will lay through winter if well fed Can sell you other chickens for S2 each. Will ship them for you. Call or write me 610 18th st, S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

WANTED-Posit hotel housekeeper or linen room keeper; would consider care of large boarding or rooming house. F-52, AgeHerald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
ROOMS WANTED
ROARDERS WANTED
HOUSES FOR RENT

-
 FOR RENT--On account of having to leave the city. will rent Broom house with garage. immediate possession, till october l. 1919; No. 4 College St.. West End. Phone West End 341-L 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

who can do three things: First, buy Liberty Bonds; second, buy more Liberty Bonds; third, buy one of my s30 suits or overcoats. Marc Link. 1911 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

needs hundreds clerks for income tax, customs, internal reve- nue; Birmingham examinations soon;s salary $1200- $2e00; experience unneces- sary; for free particulars regarding ex- aminations, write J. c. Leonard, former civil service examiner, 2050 kenois building Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

SEEDS. BULBS AND PLANTS
  WE are in the market to buy velvet beans in the pod in car lots: write 5 prices to r. w. Erode & Co., Memphis, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

WANTED-Chemist for blast furnace;
 state age, experience and salary ex- n pected. Address Thomas Furnace Co,
 Janifer Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04
FARM AND TIMBER LANDS

If you want to buy or sell iarm land. write Ing am Land Co. Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-04

REAL ESTATE WANTED --O-~~~~s~S~~0~N~~~~~0>o~ MORTGAGES and real estate bargains bought. Baias Realty Co.,, 2127 3d Ave
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-04-26
STAPLES or BLEACHED MUSLIN and
WIDE SIIEEVIN(,

The Perkins Store is headquarters for
that popular sheeting. "Pepperell." Get our
prices on the different widths, and in the
Bleached and Brown. and you will no doub;
buy your Sheeting here
Good 3G-nch Blcached Muslin at 171ac
and Zoe.
Three-Quarter Width Beachcd Muslin at
the yard only 121bc.
NEW DRESS PERCALES
Thirty-siX inch Percale in scores of the
prettiest patterns seen in many a season
new plads, checks and stripes, both larg..
and small designs per yard 23c. You will
surely buy these
LINENES and MILDLY CLOTHS
We are showing wide range of prices
in these popular summer cloths all in 36
in. wide, at 15c, 19c, CSC. 29c. 35c. and 39c.
WHITE INDIA LINON
The ever-used fabric for so many p,lrpo-
ses at the very low prices Of l212c, 13e, 1sc.
25c and 35c.
PEARL BUTTONS A LITTLE ITEM
WITH A BIG MEANING, 21ac. Sc. s l.3c,
and Zoe d card.
FANCY BUTTONS Here, without a
doubt. you will find the biggest stock in
Durant at the lowest prices. We show all
the newest designs brought out this season,
ranging in price from 15c to SOC Dozen
Many other designs in Novelty Buttons
too numerous to mention.
INSIDE Betting
'Warren's" stayed betting, 2ka to inch
es wide, at the belt, 2Oc and 25c.
Plain black and white Inside Betting, at
1Oc and 15c.
NEW SPRING LACES
An immense stock OF new designs lust
received Dainty laces in the new tatring
Cluny and Nandyke designs. yd SC to 15c.
New Shadow Laces yd. 10c, 15c. 19c, 25c
to 7Sc.
5000 Yards Valencienes I.aces at the yd
only &c.
COTYON FOR QUILT PURPOSES
Large rolls averaging 3 pounds only 73c.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-04-26

ALL SILK SATIN
dependable quality i'm all the leading
shades very unusual value at the yard
only $3.50.
FANCY FIGURED FOVLARD
Navy ground with white figures and dots
scattered over surface is the latest arrival
See ih"m. They're selling fas, -; to 4.
inches wide the yd. Sl.95.
\ spccal v;iu" in Sllsnc silk i'm all GOOD
colors, at the yd. 25c.
2'-lnch silk Popim. in all colors, yd. 65c.
2S-lnch Wash Silk i'm all colors. vd Csc
Ih;T WEIGHT WOOLENS FOR
81 MINER SKIRTS
The prices quoted here arc below tOday's
wholesale market for the same qualities
Take advantage of this special offering
now. while the selections are hest. Sec the
one offered at G5c. 75c. Soc, ~ and $3.50.
NOVELTY PLAID SUTTING
Entire New Designs in paids and checks.
both large and small. Very smart Summer.
Skirts can be fashioned from these, and
they are selling fast particularly the light
Summertime colors ThirtysiX inches
wide and fine values at the yd. $500.
LIGHT WEIGHT SPRING SERGE
In navy, gray, brown, and black very
unusual values at the yd 75c to $3.50.
Bu! WOOlcnS NOW--Sa,r over the COM
Ing advance prices.
RED SEAL and TOLL Dl' NORD DRESS
GlNGHAMS
Are the best you can buy. These at the
prices quoted here are Zoe to l4c under the
present prices today
hundreds OF beautiful patterns for spring
al the old price of per yard 2ac.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-04-26
THE NEW SPRING AND SUMMER

NIJhN
Variety is the keynote OF the display
in color and weave. TaffetaS are exceed.
ingly popular. These are shown in plain
r"i"r> and many are especially favored.
Fancy Figured Foulards are pOpular-par.
tiru!ariy those with navy blue ground.
Among other leading fabrics are SILK
Crrp>. Satin>. and P"pIin. This display Is
sure {" win your admiration and the prices
will please you. Note the special items he.
low:
ALL SILK TAFFETA
The most wanted of Summer Silks, shown
in such leading colors as rose. navy. tan.
sand slate light gray. light green. Hague
blue. black and white. The qualities are
dependable and the values are the best in
Durant today $50 and $l.75.
FORTY INCH SILK CREPE DE CHINE
Ten leading shades in this popular fab
ric. An excellent quality-smooth weave
and high histre--unmatched value at the
yard $3.50 and Sl.75.
SILK POPLJN, 36 in. Wide, s1.0e
In great demand for skirts, jackets and
trimming purposes. Shown in rose gray
blue and black, and other good colors, 36
inches wide, yd $1.OO.
PRETTY NEW vOILES
ARE HERE
No woman will make a mistake in chOOs-
ing Voiles for Spring and Summer Clothes
Their popularity is assured. The new col
ors are lovely simply bewitchng in new
shades of green. or rose, Of blue of laven-
der-new gingham and plaid designs in
shades that are different Forty inches
wide at the yard SIC, 45c and SOC.
SHIFTING PERCALE. 19c and CSC.
The present day value of this Percale is
29c to 35c. BY buying ahead of the season
we accomplished this saving, which is pass
ed on to our customers. An immense stock
or pretty new patterns is here for you to
select from; 32 and 36 inches wide special
values, at per yard 19c and CSC.