Moulton Eagle in Moulton, Texas

Tex as cotton consumption rises in March amid mixed linters data

Cotton consumption in Texas rose 7 percent from February to March per the University of Texas Bureau of Research. Linters declined 6 percent. compared to March 1947, overall consumption fell 13 percent while linters rose 25 percent. Spinning activity increased with active spindles up 1 percent to 231,000. total spindle spurs were 15 percent above February but 5 percent below March 1947.