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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1915
Page
12
New York and New Orleans report a mixed cotton market with prices fluctuating amid weather concerns and continued demand uncertainty. Trade activity shows pockets of buying but overall sentiment remains cautious as weekly reports signal tentative improvement then retreat.
Liverpool and New Orleans cotton reports show spot and futures activity with varied prices. Prices rose modestly as supplies and demand influence the market, with notable mentions of December and January positions, and daily trade activity reflected in exact bid and offer levels.
fragmented OCR summary notes U S ports including Galveston and New Orleans with figures on cotton exports. references to Tenney United States exports and comparisons to Britain France and Mexico, suggesting shifts in export activity and continental trade.
Wholesale reports show no change in dried fruit prices despite expectations of war disruption. Vendors plan shorter hours and staggered deliveries through autumn beginning May, while packers hold prices steady for apricots and related dried fruits. Prices on mutton and carpets also ease slightly as stock remains ample.
Wholesale markets list fresh vegetables fruits and staples with myriad prices per hundredweight per bushel and per crate. It notes crops like lettuce onions celery tomatoes bananas grapes prunes and dried beans, including prices from Colorado and Maryland places and multiple suppliers. It also includes meat and canned goods pricing and stock market notes from Kansas City and New York.
New York stocks opened higher as steel shares led early gains while several key producers including American Tobacco, Central Leather, and Steel Car posted solid advances. Trading showed volatility with some equipment shares rising and others retreating as the market swung through the afternoon.
Financial notices from New York, London, and New Orleans show silver prices near 9 1?4 per ounce, Mexican dollars at 34.5 cents, and call money around 2 percent. Discount rates vary with short rates near 15 to 3598 percent, mercantile paper rates listed, and market activity described as steady with some fluctuations in exchange and government bonds.
A volatile report on cotton prospects cites rumors a prolonged war could push wheat prices higher and affect futures. Markets react as May delivers in Canada and U S buyers show interest while Canadian and German buyers adjust demand amid shifting weather and "weak peha" shifts.
Fragmented OCR notes list cattle lots and prices in Pahoa City with several unreadable terms. Mentions include Red Belle and a long market period with entries such as 15th Morrin and various tonnages, but many names and figures are garbled.
Henry Claws & Co reports cautious optimism as wartime shifts ease, inflation pins down, and consumer demand rises. Gains in banking, retail, and manufacturing reflect renewed confidence, with expectations of stronger investment and improved credit conditions amid postwar stabilization.
Market chatter from San Antonio to Chicago describes butter prices steady to unchanged, creamery quotes at 28 20 per pound, country stock 15 16c, poultry values, and mixed grain notes. Ripples of livestock, refined sugar, and onion shipments surface amid broader commodity fluctuations.
Fragmented OCR notes describe cattle market activity in Fort Worth and surroundings, noting bids, prices for calves and steers, and buyer hesitation. The report lists consignments, prices, and market conditions with scattered names and figures, including unions, traders, and regional references.
Market brief from Houston on April 1 reports tin and steel prices with mixed activity. Prices shown include 13.76 for tin weekly trends and 16.97 for another metal, while a 119.000F figure and a 64 pound item are noted alongside misc notes on market conditions and small price movements.
Marine intelligence from Galveston lists several names and places including Verene wa Terme and Salleds with connections to New York and Liverpool. Mentions Tempice Nor and city coordination with Bucford, Myra Tan Er, and Flotuniy New York. Details are fragmentary but indicate a cross Atlantic reporting network.
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