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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1949

Page

9

Cotton Futures Slump Then Steady In New York Market

New York cotton futures slid more than one dollar a bale early Monday on profit taking and hedging, with a late recovery on short covering for May. Private reports note mills in the southeast selling more raw cotton and loan equities trading above loan costs. Census data show March U.S. cotton consumption near 720,892 bales versus 730,000 expected.

New York Bureau of Census New Orleans Boston

May Wheat Dips on Mixed Chicago Trading News

May wheat fell under scattered selling pressure with some intraday declines, traders watching cash wheat reductions and government offers for shipments through April. Corn and oats were steadier, while prices at Fort Worth and Kansas City showed varied moves and active receipts.

Chicago Seewes Fort Worth Grain and Cotton Exchange Texas Common Points Texas Gulf Ports Kansas City

Oil Antitrust Hearing Delayed in Texas Case

Pre trial conference in the Texas antitrust suit against 10 major oil companies has been postponed from May 2 to May 16. Judge J Harris Gardner in the 98th District Court granted the delay to allow time for answering questions. Defendants include Arkansas Fuel Oil Company Cities Service Oil Continental Oil Gulf Oil Humble Magnolia Petroleum Standard Oil Texas Sinclair Phillips Petroleum.

Texas J. Harris Gardner 98Th District Court Attorney General's Department Arkansas Fuel Oil Company the Cities Service Oil Company Continental Oil Company Gulf Oil Corporation Humble Oil and Refining Company Magnolia Petroleum Company Standard Oil Company of Texas the Texas Company Sinclair Refining Company Phillips Petroleum Company

February Shortage Leaves 35 Million Without Public Libraries

A report notes that thirty five million Americans lack access to public libraries raising concerns about information equity and community resources across rural and urban areas.

Conflicting Stock Price Currents Cause Turbulent Trading

New York reports show mixed market action with many small price moves while oils hit year highs and rail stocks weakened. Of 980 issues, 323 advanced and 385 declined. AP index slipped 0.1 to 63.9 as 890,000 shares changed hands.

New York Associated Press

Cattle and Hogs Trade Mixed in San Antonio and Fort Worth Sales

San Antonio reports slow early cattle sales with steers steady and cows weaker, calves and stockers trading around mid 20s, hogs mostly steady with lighter weights scarce, sheep and goats uneven with similar trends. Fort Worth shows higher demand for good steers and yearlings, cattle generally steady to higher, hogs down slightly, sheep slow with spring lambs $25-$28 and feeders weak.

San Antonio Fort Weer Fort Worth Claers Chicago

Weight loss testimonial for Barcentrate from Texas reader

Mrs L J Bryant of Whitewright Texas reports dropping from 268 to 212 pounds after taking Barcentrate. She shrank dress size from 50 to 44 and says she feels better, aiming to reach 165 to 170 pounds while continuing use.

STAZE Cream Lets Wearers Bite Steaks Again

An advertisement touts STAZE cream in a tube for false teeth wearers. It claims teeth edges seal tight to keep out food particles, enabling chewing steak corn and apples with less fear of slipping. A 35 cent price and money back guarantee are noted.

Total Capital Accounts Statement Verification

I Walter Bremond Jr President of the bank swears the total capital accounts statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief in Travis County Texas.

State of Texas Travis Walter Bremond, Jr

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