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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1912

Page

15

Good Friday Buoyant Market Activity In Cotton Eggs And Grains

Markets show heavy egg receipts keeping wholesale prices down to 18 cents for eggs and 17 to 18 cents at retail. Easter demand remains strong with traders expecting higher wholesale prices. Butter firming amid liberal shipments to northern markets. Texas Bermuda onions arriving in San Antonio at 3 50 per crate with fresh supplies expected from Laredo and Brownsville within ten days. Old onions still in demand at 4 50 to 5 per hundredweight. Corn syrup starch and meat prices rise in wholesale groceries, with grain and molasses lists likely to see further advances soon.

Texas San Antonio Laredo Brownsville

Country Produce and Groceries Price Sheet Summary

A dense price list shows country produce, eggs, butter, cheese, vegetables, fruits, nuts, canned goods, meats, lard, seeds, and grains with per unit rates. Items include cabbage per hundredweight at 3 to 3.25, onions California sacks 4.50 to 5.00 per hundredweight, potatoes Idaho 2.85 to 3.00, English peas 1.25 per bushel, apples 1.90, coffee green 21c per pound, sugar 6.30 per 100 pounds, and Pioneer flour 5.40 per barrel. Prices appear as shipper terms with various crate, box, and case references.

Jess Idaho California Mexico Siundara South Texas Bermuda Miustare Maxwell House Heeger Arkansas Calluna Michigan Pioneer Liberty Bell Cacks Texas

Cottonseed Products Prices Reported by AP

Prime basis oil 5.07 cents, meal 26.50 dollars per hundred, linters 24 3/4 cents. Memphis market data dated April 6.

THE Associated Press Memphis Tenn

Weather Almanac Explanatory Notes and Observations

Explanatory notes describe 8 a m observations with sea level pressure, isobars, and isotherms. Temperature figures indicate past 24 hour precipitation and maximum wind velocity. The dataset shows patterns of clear to rain conditions and wind trends for the day.

Arr&ys

Live Stock Sells at Record High Levels at Union Stock Yards

April 6 report shows light receipts across cows calves and hogs with prices matching yesterday’s record highs. Cows sold around 4.00 to 4.50 per hundredweight and calves earned about 6.00, hogs topped at 7.50.

Union Stock Yards

Cotton closes week in buoyant fashion

New Orleans reports active buying in the cotton market ahead of a three day holiday. The week ended with futures 12 to 22 points higher than last week, new highs for this bull campaign, and stronger spot prices with middling at 11 8-16.

Associated Press New Orleans Mississippi Valley

February exports of cotton manufactures rise sharply

Exports of United States cotton manufactures in February reached about 6 million dollars, up from 3.25 million a year earlier. Eight months to February totaled 32.02 million dollars, led by China purchase growth and stronger prices, with and Philippines shipments also doubling.

Associated Press Washington United States Manchuria China Philippines

Cotton Statistics Galveston Stock Report

New York April 5 The dry goods markets are steady and quiet with cotton goods holding firm. Cotton yarns are quiet as spinners maintain firm prices. In men s wear lines advances are being named and secured on stock and fall goods.

New York

Cattle Movement Speeds Up as Texas Sales Stir Markets

Nat Parks reports cattle movements from Southwest Texas to northern pastures will surge within a week. Railroads can meet demand with sufficient cattle cars amid rosy outlooks. experts note better rains and growing grass in San Antonio region. March stockyard totals show cattle 3295 head and calves 1432 with strong prices anticipated.

Nat Parks Texas The Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association San Antonio

Cattle Prices Remain Firm in Fort Worth Market

April market report shows moderate cattle supplies with firm prices. Southwest and West Texas beeves dominate sales, high margin trades in those divisions, cows and heifers in good demand. Steer prices range 4.55 to 6.50, cows 3.75 to 5.50, bulls 3.25 to 4.50, calves 4.00 to 7.25. Hog prices steady with top at 8.27 and bulk 7.85 to 8.15. hogs 600 head. West Texas clipped sheep at 5.40. receipts 900 head.

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex Southwest Texas West Texas

Kansas City Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report

Kansas City stock market today shows cattle receipts about 1000 with steady to strong demand. Native steers range 6.50 to 8.50, southern steers 5.25 to 7.60, stockers 4.75 to 6.75, calves 4.35 to 8.00. hogs 5000 receipts steady to strong with bulk 7.60 to 7.90. sheep 3000 receipts weak with lambs 6.50 to 8.00 and yearlings around 5.00 to 6.25.

Live stock market receipts and prices from St Louis

Receipts and quotations show cattle 500 with native beef steers 5.00 to 8.50, hogs 7000 steady to up 10 cents, figures from 6.60 to 8.00 for various grades, and sheep 3000 with native muttons 4.25 to 6.25 and lambs 6.25 to 8.25.

Chicago Livestock Market Report Leads With Varied Receipts

Chicago and Ghent markets report moderate to strong activity. Cattle receipts near 1000 with steady to slow trade and price ranges including Beves 5.80 to 6.05, Texas steers 4.50 to 5.90, western steers 5.35 to 6.85, stockers 4.25 to 6.80, cows 2.60 to 6.70, calves 5.75 to 8.50. Hogs receipts about 13,000 with steady to strong demand. light hogs 7.50 to 7.92, mixed 7.60 to 7.97, heavy 7.65 to 8.00, pigs 5.25 to 7.45, bulk 7.75. Ghent shows 5,000 receipts, native cattle 4.40 to 6.50, western 4.50 to 7.10, yearlings 5.75 to 7.00, native lambs 6.65 to 7.80, western lambs 6.25 to 8.25.

Associated Press Chicago Texas Ghent

Butter, Cheese Markets Steady as Creamery Prices Hit Receipts

The Associated Press reports New York markets April 15 show butter strong with 6912 cases received. Creamery specials 33 cents. Cheese firm with 441 cases received. State whole milk held white or colored specials 19 1/2 cents.

THE Associated Press New York

Bulls Rule Supreme In Grain And Provisions

Chicago wheat opens unchanged to a fractional higher as July trades near 96 1/4 cents. May corn gains to around 76 1/2 cents with the day ending steady for May wheat at about 76 3/4 cents. Provisions rise with first sales showing modest gains across pork ribs and loin futures.

Associated Press Chicago May

Grain Prices In Kansas City Market Report

Kansas City market roundup lists cash and futures for wheat corn and oats. Wheat No 2 hard at 1.04 to 1.10 a bushel, No 2 red around 1.01 to 1.02. Corn No 2 mixed and white about 78 to 79 cents. Futures show May wheat 1.00 to 1.01, July 1.09 to 1.01, September 0.89 to 0.90. May corn 0.76 to 0.77, July 0.74 to 0.75, September around 0.71. Oats May 0.57, July 0.48.

Associated Press Kansas City

Wheat and oats quotations in Chicago markets

Quotes show wheat prices across grades with No 2 hard at 1.06 and No 1 northern 1.08 to 1.10, No 2 spring 0.98 to 1.07, durum 0.89 at 1.05, and oats No 2 white 0.56 to 0.56, standard 0.55 to 0.56 in Chicago trading.

Associated Press Chicago

Obituaries for Mrs Davie Martin and Mrs Cora Smith

Mrs Davie Martin age 19 died at 8 last night at 419 Division street after months of illness. She and her family recently moved from Jonesboro Arkansas. funeral 3 this afternoon with interment in Odd Fellows cemetery. Mrs Cora E Smith age 382 died at 5 yesterday at 819 Essex street. survived by husband and several children. Remains to be transported to Argentine Kansas for burial this evening by the undertaking company.

Martin Davie Martin Division Street Cora E. Smith Essex Street Argentine, Kan Pt. Undertaking Company

Carmichael Minor Dies After Weeks of Illness

Lucile May Carmichael aged 15 dies at home of her parents Mr and Mrs J S Carmichael 817 Lakeview avenue after several weeks illness. Survived by brother Louis A Carmichael funeral at 3 this afternoon at the family residence with interment in Mission burial grounds.

Wheat and dairy prices update from Kansas City

Quotations show Butter at 28 cents for Creamery, 26 for firsts, 24 for seconds, packing stock 21 1 2 cents. Eggs listed as extras 21 cents, firsts 19 cents. Market reporters note continued shifts in dairy and egg values.

Associated Press Kansas City

Cotton Prices Steady In Memphis Market

Memphis brokers report spot cotton prices steady on April 5 with middling worth lle. per pound, indicating no change in the local fiber market.

Memphis Tenn

Mrs M P Hardy 61 Dies. Services At Shelley Loring

Mrs M P Hardy aged 61 died at 5 45 yesterday at her home 307 South Cherry street. She resided in the city for years. Surviving: daughter Mrs Grace Sahm two brothers EB A Stapp and A P Stapp two sisters Miss Lula Stapp and Mrs Ophelia Herff. Funeral at Shelley Loring chapel 3 30 this afternoon with interment in Cemetery No 1

Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company

London metals market closes with mixed fortunes

Lead ends quiet at 16 pounds 3s 5d, Spelter quiet at 25 pounds 7s 6d, Tin steady with spot 197 pounds and futures 192 pounds 15s. Market conditions reflect a calm trading day in London as prices hold across metals.

THE Associated Press London

Market Roundup From York on April Sugar and Goods

A York market summary notes raw sugar holding, petroleum steady, molasses quiet, hides firm, and Central America at 24 percent. Leather remains firm amid gentle price movement.

THE Associated Press A York Central America

Commodity Prices: Leather Firm Wool Quiet In New York

Market report from New York on April 5 shows leather firm and wool quiet amid steady molasses and hides. Rice remains firm while raw sugar and refined sugar show little movement with quoted Muscovado 89-test at 3.80, centrifugal 96-test at 4.30, and molasses sugar at 3.65.

Associated Press New York

Rice Market Dull in New Orleans on Clean Honduras

New Orleans reports a quiet rice market with activity limited to clean Honduras. Receipts total 4393 pockets while sales include 400 Honduras at 3 5/64 cents. quotations list rough Honduras at 2.55 to 2.50, Japan at 2.76 to 2.75, and clean Honduras 3 1/2 to 3 1/16 cents per pound.

Associated Press New Orleans Honduras Japan Gize

Wool Market Report From Louis on April Fourth

Wool closed steady in Louis market with medium combing and clothing at 20 4% and 21 e, light fine 15 19c, heavy fine 12 16c, tub washed 27 30e. Prices indicate steady demand across grades despite fluctuation in premiums.

THE Associated Press Louis

Death of William Way at 76 in San Antonio

William Way 76 died last night at his son W H Way's home 219 City street. A native of England he had lived in San Antonio 17 years. Survived by son Albert Edward Way in Australia and sister Mrs BE Castleton London England. Funeral at 3 30 this afternoon from the late home.

Way William Way W. H. Way City Street England San Antonio Albert Edward Way Australia BE. Castleton London

Death of Edna Wolff After Accidental Burns

Edna Lydia Wolff, 20, died at 2:20 AM at her sister Mrs. L. A. Bravo’s home 302 Carson Street from complications of burns suffered last November 25. A Marion Texas native, she came to the city with her father the late Dr. Herman T. Wolff six years ago. She is survived by sister Mrs. Bravo and brother Charles E. Wolff. Funeral at 11 AM tomorrow from the residence with City Cemetery interment.

Wolff Edna Lydia L. A. Bravo Carson Street Miss Wolff Marion Tex Herman T. Wolff Bravo Charles E. Wolff

Child Faas Dies at Age Two in San Antonio Area

Henry Faas, two years old, son of Mr and Mrs J W Faas, died at 10 yesterday morning at the family home on Cibolo and San Luis streets. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 and interment will be in St Marys cemetery.

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Vox Lancy Gano Nuta. Eas. of Ise Department of Agriculture Willis L. Moor San Antonio and Vicinity East Texas Cotton Statistics Galveston NEW York Dry Goods Great Britain France Tee Augusta St Louis Houston Continent Mex Salado St. I G. N Crockett Hotel Crockett and Nacogdoches Streets Alamo Plaza Nagel & Wufest the Menger J. F. McGowan Mee Bexar Alfred Sanner San Antonio, Texas St. Anthony F. M. Swearingen, Mgr Saider-Bue! Commission Victoria Cuero Mr. Way H. M. Stonebreaker al McFadden Cattle Raisers’ Association U. M. Webb M. N. French Fort Wortsa Cotuila Mr. French San Antonio Union Stock Yards ST. Louis Oklahoma Chicago Livestock Produce Markets Ae Oe General Weather Report Abilene Amarillo Baltimore Birmingham Boston Mags Ptcidy Charleston Corpus Christi Clear Knoxville Loulaville Macon Miami St ‘Aul Minn Tampa Fla Taylor, Tex Preidy Allen Buell Weather Bureau Gunter Gunter Hotel Company Hotel Savoy Robert A, Coquille St. Charles Palace San Francisco West Houston Maverick-Clarke Litho Luaughins Beale Jilted Jno F. Draughon Earthman Bros. & Parish Draughon Practical Business College Hicks West Texas Bank and Trust CO Avenue C Bedell Building American Bus Trust CO TEE Bank Alamo Plasa San Antonio Sales W. R. Seals Allen Tobin Karnes City McKeene M. A. Tomasini London Metal Horger Lumber CO State Bank & Trust Company Hicks Bldg Groos National Bank F. Groos & Co Bankers
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