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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
11
The market reports firmer demand and adequate supplies as the new year nears. Tomatoes beans lemons peaches and apples show price shifts with some items tight and others plentiful. butter trading steady and produce shipments continuing, with some fruit prices anticipated to rise later.
Prices for staples and produce dominate the sheet with wholesale rates. Items include HEAYS STAPLES powder per keg four fifty, pepper and potatoes per pound, apples, oranges, celery, cabbage, and eggs with varied regional origins and weights.
The report describes price shifts in bran, pork, and canned goods alongside a detailed cotton market lens. It notes Liverpool and London markets, cattle entries, and weekly receipts, with observers citing changing sentiment and government statistics affecting futures and spot prices.
The passage references figures on production and consumption, mentions a large aggregate like 10 0 0 0 and 9 net, and alludes to shifts in crops and economic expectations. It notes October 14 events and possible future trends, with speculative language about yields and markets.
The report outlines cotton movement and prices for the week ended Friday, noting declines in shipments and value compared with last year. It records weekly totals, including bale counts, revenue, and regional activity, with references to December and January periods.
Fragmented OCR text referecing Hopktoe, Gintieew tonnes, prices, and weekly totals. Mentions NAS, Corton ye and Lent period. numbers like 147,060 and 4.072.208 hint at financial sums. many garbled place names and dates, making precise events unclear.
The New Orleans cotton market shows steady futures with higher levels after a week of activity. Spot cotton offered and price moves reflect cautious demand, while Liverpool and opportune contracts influence the bid side and May Woad values.
A chaotic market snapshot shows rice prices and export activity dipping as Sino American demand falters. Traders cite uncertain shipping, currency swings, and competing grains affecting domestic supply and prices locally.
Market notes show futures closing with little movement amid light trading. Prices listed include various contracts and months, reflecting modest adjustments in value across commodities.
In Hearne Texas on December 2 a local cattle herd led by J M E Chithand from San Antonio suffers delays awaiting clearance and orders from Northern authorities. The incident involves a noted cattle bureau head and leading local officials.
A local carnival in Palestine drew a sizable crowd with activities and social gatherings centered around the city. The event showcased community spirit and featured a ball at the city gym tonight as part of the festivities.
OCR fragment lists a bank with a five hundred thousand dollar amount and a hundred thousand dollar amount, naming a vice president and a conounter. A. McKinney is listed as Assistant Cashier. Directors include J. 1 Campbell and others.
Fragmentary medical ad claims miraculous overnight cure rates and discusses devices or remedies with odd phrasing. Mentions Cincinnati and a medical terminology repetition, presenting as a sensational pitch with unclear provenance.
Fragmented text reports residents returning home from travels and attending public functions. It notes district court matters, polling details, local officials, and community notices. Mentions names such as Grigsby and Homer and references to health tips and a tonic sold by druggists.
A long legal notice details mortgages and consolidations involving Chicago Rock Island and Gulf Railway Company and Choctaw Oklahoma and Texas Railway Company. It references authority to issue bonds, quorums, and board meetings for the Texas and Mexican Railway and related lines in Victoria and other cities. The document lists corporate names, board actions, and scheduled meetings in January.
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