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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
16
A fragmented notice addresses druggists about discontinuing the prescription department and mentions important information. It lists names and addresses including Crockett and W. Albert Quinn in San Antonio. Other lines reference awnings, tents, and assorted items for sale or adjointing stock, with scattered contact details.
For sale a two story bungalow with seven rooms including maple floors and a bright living room mantel. Features include a built in buffet, bookcases, tiled bath, three bedrooms with modern heating, electric service, and ample interior decorations. Corner lot, drive, and garden area described with various nearby locations and seller Crockett My New Ready for Occupancy.
Real estate ad notes owner leaving city selling a five room bungalow with modern fixtures, vaulted ceilings, and river area location. Terms offered include $200 cash and $30 per month, with other six room options near River Avenue and Cul Pirackempidgs Warde.
A weather bulletin from the Agriculture Department notes contested conditions near San Antonio and Dallas, with inspectors reviewing the fish and eel markets. It references sugar market observations in New York City, suggesting unsettled trading and price contexts affecting regional commerce.
Heng will be sold Saturday in the whotrsaly market for the first time since February 1 when a government ban on these birds began the laying season. Buyers expect a rush and prices may be lower. roosters quoted 4 to 8 cents lower, hens 18 to 20 cents a pound, with some birds set for 28 to 30 cents Saturday. The cotton market also shows a decline from recent peaks, with traders urged to avoid short selling while futures margins adjust. Local weather figures for Houston and surrounding stations are listed for the 24 hours ending 8 a.m.
Cotton futures closed mostly higher in New York and New Orleans after an irregular session. Early selling eased as bullish weather news supported demand amid frost fears in Oklahoma and northern Texas. October futures climbed to 27.45 in the north while New Orleans showed 14 to 44 points gains. final quotes ranged from near 7 points lower to 24 higher in New York and 27 higher in New Orleans.
C otton market in New York opened irregular and later steadied after a morning loss. Futures in July and October slipped from overnight lows as concerns about wet belt weather and hedging pressures influenced traders. By late morning prices firmed somewhat though overall activity remained light with a net drop from the previous close.
New Orleans opening saw a drop in cotton prices by around 3 to 4 points, with declines easing as futures recovered. By noon the market grew dull yet steady, closing near yesterday’s levels but down several points at times. Reports of delays in the western belt weighed on sentiment while later prices edged higher, with July and October shows irregular moves and the market closing mixed around prior session levels.
Liverpool cotton market shows prices rising with middling at 22.26 pence per pound. Trading volume includes 6000 bales with 1000 sold, including 100 American consignments. New contracts list April to August prices and fixed rates, noting steady closes and mixed quarterly terms.
Market notes describe wholesale prices for fruits and vegetables with shifts in potato, onion, tomato, carrot, celery, spinach, and other staples. New York trading reports show stock gains across major indices, short covering, and strong bets on United States Steel and other industrials amid war optimism, with Liberty bonds fluctuating and overall closing firm.
Market report shows butter steady with creamery at 41 18 per pound and country at 28 35c. Poultry steady with roosters 18 20c, turkeys 34c per pound, ducks 7 to 8 dollars each, geese 18 to 20 dollars per dozen. Receipts include 20,12 cases creamery and 26 cars potatoes with mixed regional origins. Kansas City price indications list butter 58e, roosters 18c, firsts 91c.
Fragmented OCR notes list deal terms for groceries including dry salt bacon bellies 14 11 pounds average fancy breakfast bacon 47140 fancy hams Sue bacon bellies 14 16 pounds and prices for lard oleomargarine and American cheese with unclear brands and measurements.
Financial market wire notes steady Mexican peso quotes and U S dollar bids in New York Foreign exchange markets. Sterling bills and government securities are discussed with brief mentions of London rates and bond yields in a compact market update.
Trading chatter from New York and London shows spot and futures activity. Metals briefs note price levels and market signals amid limited clarity from current exchange reports.
Chicago and Kansas City reports show hogs and cattle receipts near 3000 to 9000 with steady to slightly lower quotes. Hogs ranged around $16 to $17.50, cattle to $17.85 for yearling steers, and sheep around $16 to $20.25, reflecting regional trading and ongoing demand across markets.
Wholesale beef prices quoted per pound to butchers on Friday include No 1 Texas steers 19 cents No 1 Texas cows 18 cents Common Texas cows 11 cents Quotations cover the whole carcass.
Unseasonably cold weather in Chicago and surrounding regions depressed crop progress yet kept corn demand resilient. May futures moved from around 4.00 to 4.16 as traders priced in tighter supply, while reports of strong visible supplies alternated with buying by shorts and commissions. Prices ended higher on renewed optimism for inedible stockpiles despite earlier weakness.
Friday’s fish supply shows a large stock of one variety, with wholesale and retail quotations given for San Antonio. Oysters priced at wholesale and retail, with halibut and other fish listed. weights, head removal, and cleaning details noted for wholesale and retail sale.
Union Stock Yards reports Chicago and Fort Worth hogs down ten cents, market weak with St Louis steady. Cattle receipts rise, hog demand weak, few trades noted, prices varied across centers with cattle and sheep fluctuating.
A New Orleans market bulletin records higher potato prices per pound and updated quotes on onions and Lima beans. Wholesale and retail figures shift while most other items hold Monday levels. Supplies arrive in firm quantities and overall market activity remains robust across immediate regions.
In a message dated April 7 from France, General Pershing commends the American expeditionary forces for their spirit, courage, and devotion. He notes cordial relations with Allied troops, effective training, and rapid plans to speed troop transportation as the United States builds a great army to vindicate a major cause.
A London correspondent reports Germany bears responsibility for the Dutch bread crisis after a German minister’s reform claims. The associated governments reiterate an offer to send three ships, indicating the Entente’s role and refuting Dutch blame.
In Lex and Jeoustun April 10 the Army announced Maj William Botoinville of Chi tud and Col Wood as having honorable charges dropped after failing a several weeks course at the San Antonio officers school. John J Garrity of Chicago reported the charges in Vol. April 19.
The Battle of Flowers Association arranges banners along Avenue D to mark parade divisions for San Jacinto Day. Grand marshal J Eh Sprague will have banners listing section leaders to help marchers find their places, with many participating groups and a large Red Cross contingent. The event includes uniforms, service flags, and speeches by Governor Hobby and other dignitaries at Alamo Plaza.
April 13 Amsterdam reports that the Teleximach says Austria's German Socialist party has decided wars shall stop May 21 across the country and that demonstrations against peace are to cease. A process for making an explosive oil that can be set and unset in seconds is noted as a new development.
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