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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
11
A chaotic market report details higher prices for bran and shorts while overall wholesale movement slows. Dealers note firmer demand in New York and Missouri with almonds scarce and oranges facing weak demand due to competition.
A readable OCR fragment lists numerous groceries and wholesale items with prices and weights, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, canned goods, and staples. It references various markets and stores, indicating price schemes and vendor terms across wide product categories.
Liverpool market reports show a volatile week with cotton prices mostly steady to higher, aided by New York trading signals and limited Liverpool/Waterway cable updates. Interior U S markets show modest gains, with speculative sentiment cautious as end-year demand evolves. observers note persistent supply concerns and slow communication affecting futures.
Fragmented OCR item list shows grain and hay terms, corn chops and oats, drugs and chemicals with prices, and hardware like nails and wire. Mentions Texas, territory bay, freight terms f o b from mills, and various unit prices.
December 18 reports show cattle receipts near 8900 in Chicago and Texas declines with rates for steers and heifers easing. Prices for calves, yearlings, and western lambs remain varied as buyers show cautious demand. New Orleans notes firm demand for calves while hogs and sheep stay dull.
New Orleans market reports steady demand for clean rice and firm prices across grades amid scarce rough rice supplies. Foreign requests appear promising for future trade, with shipments and deliveries noted, while domestic buyers maintain cautious activity in multiple markets.
The piece notes uneven trading across the market with a general cooling on the day. It mentions a weaker stock tone in the late session, a slight dip in prices, and reports a modest uptick in certain sectors as New England activity is referenced.
Fragmentary weather note from Wee York on December 13 reports telegraph failures. Portions indicate some favorable conditions through the week with some confusion over events and locations, including references to market activity and municipal details.
The Galveston port report lists arrivals and clearances on December 1 with details including B Trade iBr bound for Livant pro and Liverpool shipments, plus notes on vessels such as Vassela in port and STEAMBHIN S with flag details. Entries mention Northeastern and Memphis, with prime commodities described as 85 prime summer roller and choice cook.
London buyers show strong demand for superior scoured wools including merino greasy and greasy clips from Cape of Good Hope and Natal. Commodities list 1200 bales scoured 10 0 1200 bales greasy 4 1 0 14d with Western Australia and New South Wales entries. Also notes requests for secondhand tubular boiler and various scrap materials with local Texas contact J. E. Routt and J. Sharpe.
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