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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1917
Page
11
Prices for print cloths, sheetings, denim and colored cotton goods advance from December lows amid higher raw material costs and strong demand, with government needs boosting heavy fabrics. Buying remains steady though not as large as March, with notable gains in prints, ginghams, and indigo.
Chief interest in iron and steel centers on government and private contracts to ready the nation for a war footing. An estimated one million tons of steel will be required. Mills anticipate more gun orders from European allies and will accept them. Railroad equipment purchases have fallen sharply as prices continue to rise.
An old tale recounts how Edward Fitzgerald published Omar Khayyam, its neglect in a penny box, Rossetti and Swinburne boosting copies, and a rapid rise from twopence to a guinea. The anecdote highlights literary reruns and the charm of chance popularity.
The Yonkers Statesman records a playful exchange where Belle mentions owning a dress for eight years and Beulah recalls Belle’s age, twenty three, highlighting a lighthearted social moment.
Quotations from principal spot markets show a dramatic opening advance with heavy fluctuations throughout the day. New York closes 88 to 48 points higher, New Orleans 37 to 42 higher, San Antonio spots at 19.35 as war developments and bad weather lift demand for immediate delivery.
The New York cotton market opened with a sensational advance, May at 21.25 and July at 21.40 on the call, gains of 5.65 to 7.80 per bale. Early near month shorts were panicked by eastern belt weather and plans to grow foodstuffs, with prices around 20.81 for May and 18.42 for October before a noon-hour reaction. The day closed easier but steady, with May near 20.85 and December around 19.47 as old crop shorts covered and new crop buying continued.
New York futures rose with July at 21.40 and October near 21.26. The market closed 34 to 48 points higher with readings showing July 20.08 to 20.32 and October 19.11 to 18.74 as reference points.
In New Orleans on April 9 the cotton market rose early as Easter demand boosted activity. Prices gained 84 to 89 points in the first half hour, with slender offerings and profit taking offsetting gains. By noon slips of 21 to 26 points from the top appeared, and afternoon activity was muted with overall net advance of 37 to 42 points at close.
New Orleans April 9 reports a stronger cotton market with futures opening at May 19.90 and July 20.00 while October sits at 19.71 and December 19.80. Teiman" closes 37 to 42 points higher. Liverpool cotton due to rise 16 to 30 points on Tuesday.
A Minnesota farming community reports ten inches of snow and blizzards that fill trenches and bury fences. Residents discuss Russia's revolution via telephone and the plan to form a company after winter ends, while children compare steppes to local prairies and bands rehearse patriotic songs.
Government summary compares Texas and United States conditions as of April with figures on condition, losses from disease and exposure, and prices for Wheat Corn Oats Potatoes Hay cotton and eggs. Data cover April 1 and ten year averages with state and national totals.
Market report shows varied pricing for dairy and poultry items with modest changes. Texas creamery at 2.35 dollars per unit, country goods 28 to 30 cents, large hens 7.60 to 9.00, medium 6.0, small 5.5 to 6.78, friers 6.0 to 6.8, broilers around 4.00, eggs near 7.00 per dozen.
Butter higher and eggs irregular with 14 307 cases received. Creamery butter 38 44 cents, firsts 80 3 cents, ordinary firsts 28 28 cents, t mark 28 8 cents. Potatoes higher on 8 care receipts. Washington Idaho Oregon white stock at 93 to 0.15, Michigan Wisconsin white rye unchanged. Fows 2340, springs 2% to 9c.
Kansas City price report lists butter at 4C to 42C per pound, eggs firsts 3C, poultry hens 81C, roosters 14 4C, turkeys 26C, potatoes at 2.90 dollars per unit.
Raw sugar is strong with centrifugal at 8.05 and molasses 5.17. Refined lines rise by 26 points. Various forms listed with prices: cut loaf 8.65, crushed 8.50, mould 5 8.00, cubes 8.00, powdered 7.85 7.40, fine granulated 7.50, diamond A 7.50, confectioners A 7.40, No 1 7.35.
New York April 9 coffee futures show No. 7 at 60 cents, May at 8.49, and July at 8.56 as prices hold steady in early trading.
Observations recorded at 7 a m Monday April 9 1917 show wind velocities under ten miles per hour and precipitation under .01 inch not published. Meteorologist Weather Bureau notes missing details in the bulletin.
The Union Stock Yards notes a steady to higher cattle market in Fort Worth and St. Louis, hogs weaker elsewhere, and sheep strong. Chicago quotes choice heavies at 6.50 with weekly gains seen. receipts are fair for all three classes. Local garde trade reports include cattle calves hogs and prices per hundredweight.
Fort Worth Texas reports a steady market line with receipts of 7100 cattle including steers at 3.50 to 11.06, stockers 6.00 to 8.26, heifers to 79.50, cows 5.60 to 8.26, bulk 6.26 to 8.26 and cures 5.50 to 11.00. Hogs receipts 5500 with a market slightly higher. Sheep and goats show various price ranges with lambs at 14.00 to 12.50, yearlings 12.5 to 0.6, ewes 9.0 to 10.60, goats 6.00 to 8.00.
In Chicago on April 9 receipts show hogs at 3000 with a slow market and cattle prices mixed. beef cattle from 13.15 to 16.15, stockers and feeders around 7.40 to 10.10, cows and heifers 11.19 to 11.73, calves 12.76, and sheep receipts at 15000 with a strong market. wethers 10.60 to 13.05 and lambs 11.00 to 12.??.
Kansas City April 9 receipts and quotations indicate hogs higher on bulk and near 16.85 for some weights while cattle show steady to strong demand with prime fed steers around 12.26 to 12.75 and cows up to 10. halv. Sheep receipts at 7000 show market strong with lambs and yearlings advancing to around 13 dollars and 12 to 12.50 for wethers.
St Louis market notes show mixed livestock activity with cattle receipts around 3,500 and beef prices varying. Native beef steers quote around 7.60 to 12.50, cows from 6.00 to 10.26, yearlings and calves in the 5.00 to 10.00 range, and sheep figures cluttered with uncertain values.
A fragmented list of wholesale prices for fresh produce with numerous errors. Caps show items like POTATOES at 4.75 per cwt and onions at 60 cents a dozen, TOMATOKA Cuban $4 per G-basket, CRANBERRIES at $9 per barrel, CAULIFLOWER $1.75 per crate, LETTUCE California $3.75 per crate, BEANS Texas $5 per bushel, STRAWBERRIES 60 cents per crate, APPLES various varieties from $2 to $7.50, RAISINS listed with vague figures, and assorted items from sweet peppers to English peas with inconsistent figures.
Cotton production figures are listed for multiple ports including Bates Galveston Houston New Orleans Mobile Jacksonville Savannah Charleston Wilmington Norfolk and Boston with quantities ranging from 184 to 6,349 bales. The data shows a tally of cotton movement across Gulf and Atlantic coastal locations and reflects regional activity.
The New York stock market opened with no Saturday liquidation but an irregular trend, signaling caution. Munitions and equipment stocks rose while United States Steel and metals saw gains, coalers led the railroad group, and several engines dipped. Early gains faded as the market slid in the final hour with United States Steel and Texas Company among leaders of losses.
Trading in Mexican currency and related markets on Monday shows bid and ask quotes with Mexican dollars at 56 percent and several banknote references. Mercantile paper stands at 4.4 percent with Sterling exchange around 4.71 for 60-day bills and 4.758 on demand, while bar silver remains at 73.5 cents and government bonds stay strong amid railroad bonds showing irregular movement.
Time loans show 60 days at 3 percent, 90 days at 3 to 4 percent, six months at 4 percent. Call money steadies at 2 percent high and low, ruling rate 24 percent, last loan 2 percent. Closing bid 2 percent, offered at 2.1 percent.
Metal markets show copper at electrolytic spot and second quarter about 32.04 dollars, speller and tin steady with spot tin around 54.25 to 55.26 dollars. Lead and iron values listed with East St. Louis delivery and various No. 1 and No. 2 copper and iron bids.
The Kansas City Star notes fabric satin made from root fibers, produced in America, rivals duchesse silk in gloss and drape. On the reverse the texture shows roughness, weight runs higher, colors include gold black ivory and a rose shade. Satin costs $4.50 per yard at forty inches wide and coats often feature contrasting fronts and cuffs.
A French maid relays to an inquiring friend that the doctor says the mistress has a smallpox illness. The exchange highlights concern and relief over the potential diagnosis in a Boston Transcript item.
Monday saw uptrends in White potatoes California cauliflower lettuce and various salts of sugars cereals meats and fish with notable gains in potted sausages salmons and cooking fats while butter eggs poultry seeds and hides held steady amid a broad wholesale market shift.
Leon Trotzky, exiled revolutionary leader, has joined the Novy Mir staff in New York after being barred from five countries. He says European unrest parallels Russia and predicts upheaval, while noting discontent grows against war and governments and Liberal parties. He cites Russia’s ministry crisis as driven by fear of peace terms and the push of reactionaries.
Wheat and corn prices moved with extreme volatility in Chicago trading. Market mood stayed nervous with rapid swings of several cents as buyers priced in uncertain crop prospects in Kansas and Nebraska. May and July contracts swung, then settled lower, while corn also fluctuated wildly before finishing weaker. hog prices set fresh top records boosting provisions.
Grain market notes show prices for wheat and barley with nominal figures including No. 9 hard and standard barley priced between 1.15 and 1.40, plus a mention of Cora yellow and Senate terms.
April quotations show No 9 red wheat at about 2.24 to 2.26 and No 2 white corn around 1.20 to 1.4. Oats and mixed grain prices appear in lower ranges, with several figures likely misread.
Kansas City grain markets closed with wheat May at 2.08, July 1.824, September 1.67. Corn May 1.29, July 1.26, September 1.22. Futures prices reflect slight shifts across the board.
Quotations today show values for corn and oats with No 2 red at 2.43 and No 2 hard at 2.36 per bushel. Corn No 2 at 1.41 to 1.42 and No 3 white near 1.419 to 1.43. Oats No 2 at 12 cents and No 2 white slightly higher.
Local packing house quotations for dealers listed with dry salt bacon extras and bacon bellies. Prices include 24c to 26c for bellies and bacon, 24c for fancy breakfast bacon, 6c for fancy hams, 23c for pure lard, and 292 pound for American cheese.
Fragmentary chatter shows an onlookers exchange about damage and scent absence. The garbled dialogue references a railroad attorney and unnamed individuals, with unclear context and no verifiable event details.
Fragmentary exchange shows John accusing subterfuge and Marie replying with a coded phrase. Text appears as a stylized dialogue lacking clear context or events.
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