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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
10
World cotton conditions show rain in most sections except Northwest and Southwest Texas. Liverpool futures barely changed, New York and New Orleans steadier, with near-term prices little moved. Spot activity mixed as U S markets close with modest gains and regional demand influencing the tone.
New York market opened steady with minor gains then trended lower as English cables weighed on prices. Spot demand was light for July and August while January futures saw some activity. Washington crop report suggested slight improvement, but traders remained cautious awaiting further belt weather. Close was quiet with slight losses and market steady to 2 points down.
New Orleans July 1 Cotton prices show a net loss of one to three points amid stall demand and light concessions. Sales reach 2375 bales with 400 bales in futures terms. Liverpool advisories discount the market while weather reports hint at improved conditions and potential crop gains. Dry goods markets in New York remain quiet with limited demand for cotton goods and stable accessory items.
Memphis July 15 report lists crude and refined oil prices in barrels and prime graded products. Mentions cotton seed oil and crude oil quotes, with figures for prime and normal grades, plus yellow field commodities and meal and cake pricing.
New York stock prices rose then fell as wide market buying waned and large capitalists showed patience. A severe corn slump in Chicago heightened fear of liquidation and dampened market strength, while money and exchange markets adjusted with higher rates and ongoing treasury securities activity.
July 15 marine notices for Galveston list vessel clearances bailed and quarantined ships including Holmside and Montrevido with entries for barkentines and barges while New Orleans reports sugar and molasses prices, centrifugal and raw sugar statuses, and London wool auction results with broad commodity movements and supplier names noted.
Provisions started strong but succumbed to grain weakness and closed lower. July corn led the session while September wheat and other grains fell back on a broad market break amid favorable weather, abundant supplies, and late-month pressure. receipts and prices remained mixed as traders weighed harvest progress and demand.
The St Louis market notes June arrivals from Mexico with detailed entries by port and origin. It lists steer and cow receipts at Kansas City and Texas ports, with weights, cattle counts, and prices, plus overall market directions for cattle, sheep, and hogs and sparse weather context.
Fruit receipts by local commission men run heavy on Tuesdays with better quality noted over the past week. Peaches and plums arrive in good condition but supply will tighten in ten days. baskets of fancy hatches sold around 40 to 60 cents. Texas eggs remain weak and poultry demand is soft amid overall market caution.
The readable text shows a midsection of a 19th or early 20th century market note. It references lemons, poultry, wines, apples, and baking goods with vague price notes and dealer commentary. Mentions of Texas markets, growers, and merchants hint at a general commodity rundown and pricing pressures. The fragment remains incomplete but captures the commerce focus.
New York July 15. Colsesty stoady No 7 Invalre Cardiva Suils. Trade far below yesterday with 62 030 bags including July at August prices. October 6 1005 15, November 6 15 5.25, March 5.307.
Dallas readers receive a brief report on city water issues, noting council actions to address water supply. The piece mentions Trinity River works and street improvements tied to a proposed artesian well system and the Pom Creek pumping station as part of a plan to secure future water needs.
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