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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
7
Cotton markets closed with a general decline across futures and spot prices. Liverpool showed a weak demand with modest drops around 9 to 12 points, New York eased 12 to 17 points, while New Orleans remained steady or down slightly. Liverpool and New Orleans reported quieter trading conditions as prices moved lower.
By John M. Oskison the piece discusses Christmas and Vacation Savings Clubs aiding a thrift campaign. It references locations and people, including Galveston and Orleans, with scattered notes on markets, events, and price movements. The fragmentary text mentions theater in Galveston and a Liverpool touch, hinting at a broad regional appeal and community efforts.
Market pages show firmer bays traded by refiners amid stronger demand for Cuban goods. Port of Houston lists robust fruit and vegetable activity with active demand and steady prices. Galveston and New Orleans also noting firm markets for produce and supplies.
Market reports show coffee prices higher and overall activity sizable. Prices advanced amid broader demand while trading remained active, signaling renewed buyer interest in the market.
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