Southern Pacific Stock Declines After Union Pacific Price News
New York August 11 The stock market opened with mixed moves as Union Pacific announced the subscription price for Southern Pacific holdings with dividends. Southern Pacific fell over a point then recovered slightly as other leaders drifted. gains included Canadian Pacific and Texas Company while bonds were irregular. The market closed stronger after a cautious early session.
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New York
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Amalgamated Copper and Steel
Texas Company
Mercantile Rates and Bond Results Report
New York August 11 prime mercantile paper quoted at 6.6 percent. Sterling exchange at 4.83.20 for 60 day bills and 4.36.65 for demand. Commercial bills at par minus silver 59 1 2 percent. Mexican dollars 47 cents. Government bonds steady railroads irregular.
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New York
Sterling Exchange
Money Rates Steady Amid Market Closing Observations
New York reports money on fall steady with various ruling and closing bid rates. Time loans hold at 60 days 3 to 4 percent, 90 days 4 percent, six months 6 percent.
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New York
Commodity Prices Move on Metal Markets
New York reports lead bids at 4.45 with London quotes near 128 64. Copper shows steady ranges from 14.50 to 16.00 with various months and types. Tin remains firm around 41.80 to 42.37, while antimony holds around 8.40 to 8.50 per unit.
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London
Lake
Cookson’s
Metal Prices Report From St. Louis Market
In St Louis on August 11 lead prices range from 4.37 to 4.42 per unit and spelter prices from 5.50 to 5.65, reflecting market quotes for base metals.
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ST. Louis
Building Permits Listed for Casanova and Surrounding Areas
J C Hicks files for five two room box houses on Casanova street costing 500 dollars. Bilhartz repairs on North Frio street. J Lasserre barn on Barrett place valued at 200 dollars. Alamo Home Builders five room dwelling on Delgado street priced at 1000 dollars.
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Casanova Street
Bilhartz
North Frio Street
JL. J. Lasserre
Barrett Place
Alamo Home Builders
Delgado Street
Real Estate Transfers Record in Dallas and Nearby
Hans Ochs and wife transfer one third interest in lot 1 block 14 Dallas street to Paul W. Ochs for 1000 dollars. J H Kirkpatrick sells lots 53 and 64 block 22 Barrett street to William J Schlosger for 300 dollars. Lakeview Townsite Company sells lot 6 block 33 new city block 8632 to Mrs E Klein for 470 dollars.
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Paul W. Ochs
Dallas Street
J. H. Kirkpatrick
William J. Schlosger
Barrett Etreet
Lakeview Townsite Company
Automobile Licenses Listed for Overland and Hudson Areas
No. 3920 Overland C. E. Fromme 916 South Alamo street. No. 2931 Welch H. Sherwood 1221 N Hackberry street. No. 3982 Hudson H. E. Blisworth 602 West Macon street. No. 3933 Hudson J. E. Webb Austin and Josephine streets.
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C. E. Fromme
Alamo Street
Marine Intelligence Galveston Aug 11 Arrivals and Departures
Marine intelligence from Galveston reports arrivals yesterday including Ramon de Larrin a Spanish vessel, Cien Secs, S. Dipton a British ship from Port Tampa and St City of Mexico from Norway, Vera Cruz. Departures include 8S. 8. Berinquen an American vessel bound for Baltimore and the S.S. Fort Morgan from Port Limon.
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Baltimore
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Port Limon
Birth announcements for Miller Beate Flores
A boy born to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Miller of 918 Avenue B. A girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beate of 317 Fifth Street on July 1. A boy born to Mr. and Mrs. J. Flores of 915 South Pecos Street on August 5.
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Avenue B
Frank Beate
Fifth Street
J. Flores
Pecos Street
Burial Permits For Local Deceased
Two burial permits issued for Juanita Guzman 45 who died at home and Aene John B Wing listed with address 601 Elmira Street. Both records appear in local civil notices with dates not clearly legible.
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John B. Wing
Elmira Street
Coffee futures hold steady in New York market
New York on August 11 reports No. 7 Rio coffee futures steady with September at 8.83 and March at 9.46 as traders monitor market activity.
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New York
Rio
Record Sugar Imports Hit New U S High in 1918
The United States imported 6.5 billion pounds of sugar in the year ended June 30 1918, a record surpassing the 1912 peak. Cuba supplied 4.33 billion pounds Hawaii 1 billion Porto Rico 750 million and the Philippines about 250 million with beet sugar from Europe adding 182 million pounds. Total value fell nearly 30 million from the prior year despite higher imports.
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Continental
United States
Department of Commerce
Cuba
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Phillippines
South America
Java
Europe
Philippines
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Great Britain
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Commodity quotes from Kansas City market report
Kansas City buyers received quotes for butter and eggs with creamery butter at 26 cents for first grade and 24 cents for seconds. packing at 21. Eggs quoted at 20 cents for first and 12 cents for seconds. Poultry prices listed for hens at 11 cents, roosters 9 cents, ducks 10 cents, and springs at 1 cent per pound.
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Kansas City
Springs
Commodity Prices Report From Chicago Market
Quotations given for Butter steady Eggs up at 18 19c firsts 20c Poultry live higher fowls 11 4c springs 18c turkeys 19c Potatoes irregular 68 95c with 70 car receipts Eggs shown as 9515 mark. erdtakey firsts 18 19c noted in the market report.
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Chicago
Market Prices from St. Louis Yield Daily Poultry Butter Eggs
Quotations today list chicken at 11 to 12 cents, springs 15 to 16, turkeys 18 cents, ducks 12, geese 10, butter at 26 3/4 cents, creamery and eggs at 12 cents.
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ST. Louis
Elgin Butter Firm Records 26 Percent
Elgin Butter of Elgin, Illinois reports a 26 percent price level. New York Produce News notes fresh gathered eggs in New York at 26 to 28 cents per dozen.
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New York
Cotton Region Bulletin Summary Aug 11 191%
The Cotton Region Bulletin reports daily conditions for the 24 hours ending 8 a m at 76th meridian time on Monday August 11. Weather and boll weevil notes follow, indicating regional cotton status and potential impacts on harvest and futures.
Observations Recorded at 8 A M on August 11 1913
The note lists a meteorological or survey timestamp stating 8 am Monday August 11 1913. It records an observational moment with no additional data or readings provided.
Weather Summary from Department of Agriculture Report
The Bureau reports yesterday’s precipitation as none and normal for the day. It notes daily deficiency at .07 inches and total precipitation since January 1 at 12.32 inches with a deficiency of 4.83 inches.
Corn rises on strong crop despite Texas bumper output
A bullish government crop report lifts grain market activity with Texas producing the largest corn crop in its history. Jobbers raise corn 1 1 4 cents per bushel as demand for corn products grows while supply concerns abroad affect bean markets and seed wheat shortages loom in western Kansas. California bean prices shift with Belgium’s entries and railroads offer seed wheat aid, shaping a costly, unsettled agricultural scene.
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Texas
California
White Bean Association of
Belgium
Kansas
Kansas State Agricultural College
Market prices for eggs poultry produce and fruits
A long list of wholesale prices for eggs at 11c per dozen, Hens 18c per pound, turkeys 18c, butter 80c, cheese 17% per pound, creamery butter 80c, vegetables with varied Texas California and Colorado prices, fruits including cantaloupes grapes lemons limes bananas and apples, syrups and canned meats prices, and general meat and seed costs.
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Best
California
Colorado
Valencia
Pearl
Lobbying an art in national capital politics
The piece explores lobbying in Washington as a skilled profession. It contrasts the lobbyist’s craft with public perception, notes that lobbying is here to stay, and cites figures like Speaker Clark supporting regulated, open lobbying as a legitimate activity.
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Congress
Clark
Good Roads
Washington
Cotton Market Reacts To Weather Map Failure
New York reports show cotton futures spiking early on Aug 11 as rainfall forecasts failed. Traders bought on rain hopes, then sold after private wires indicated light showers in East Texas. By noon losses narrowed but the market drifted near Saturday’s close amid mixed weather signals.
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New York
Southwest
Texas
New Orleans
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Cotton futures open firm in New York trading
Cotton futures in New York opened firm with bids around 11.55 for September and 11.30 for October while December and January bids hovered near 11.04 to 11.05. Close readings show mixed gains across month contracts with steady overall tone as markets await further directions.
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Orece
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New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Amid Dry Western Belt Reports
Cotton futures in New Orleans rose early on good cables and dry western belts with bullish Texas and Oklahoma wire to buy long. Prices fluctuated with the morning call, turning mixed as weather forecasts and crop damage reports shaped demand and trading ranged from slight declines to modest gains by noon.
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New Orleans
Texas
Oklahoma
Shorts
Futures Opened Steady as Cotton Prices Edge Higher
Futures opened steady on August 11 with August at 11.39 41 and September 11.12 14. October sits at 11.09 10 with December 11.08 09 and January 11.12 as the ask. March trades at 11.22 amid a close steady with a net 2 to 3 point advance.
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New Orleans
Low
Close
Spot cotton prices and trading in Liverpool
Liverpool spot cotton shows moderate business and easier prices on Aug 11. Middling fair listed at 7.090 pence per pound with other grades noted. total bales 7000 including 6200 American and 500 for speculation and export. Receipts 1000 with 900 American.
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Liverpool
Futures Close Quiet and Steady in Liverpool
Futures closed quiet and steady in Liverpool trading on Aug 11. Prices listed for multiple calendar spreads show small changes across the forward months from August through July, with percentages and decimal prices indicating minor shifts in the market.
Leading spot markets amid mixed global trade data
Market roundups show New York at middling 12e New Orleans 11% Houston 11% Galveston 11%c Liverpool 6.41d and Memphis 11%c reflecting varied demand and currency shifts as traders assess maritime flows and pricing signals.
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Liverpool
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Spot cotton steadies in New Orleans market
New Orleans reports quiet spot cotton with no sales on the day and middling at 11 3/4 cents. Receipts total 100 bales and stock stands at 19,246 bales with various grades quoted nominal or minor changes.
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New Orleans
Cotton Prices Steady in New York Trade
Spot cotton in New York on August 11 was quiet with middling uplands at 12.00 cents and middling gulf at 12.25 cents. no sales were recorded.
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New York
Cotton and oil market notes from Aug 11
Spot cotton in Memphis remains steady at 11 percent middling as daily markets report little change. In Pittsburg, oil closed at 2.50 dollars per barrel reflecting modest session movement.
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Memphis
Tenn
Pittsburg
Portable lavatory kit folds compactly for travelers
A complete lavatory equipment set for tourists that folds to occupy little space in a car has been invented. England has patented horse shoes attached by bolts around the hoof.
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Netic
Cattle Market Steady At Union Stock Yards
Butchers and packers arrived for daily needs to find well stocked pens and steady demand. At noon 274 cattle 198 calves and 18 hogs were offered with 299 sheep and 31 horses also passing through. Cows sold to 5 dollars with bulk 4.50 to 5, calves up to 6, hogs around 8.60 per cwt. Fort Worth reported top hogs at 9 on wires.
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Union Stock Yards
Fort Worth
Fort Worth Cattle Market Eases on Receipts and Gains
Fort Worth, Aug 11 Receipts fell short of demand with about 2800 cattle and 1500 calves arriving. Beef steers showed activity and strength with top at 7.25 and bulk around 5.40 to 7.40. Cows and heifers remained strong with best cows near 6.50 and bulk 4.26 to 5.00. Bulls steady 4.00 to 5.50. Calves steady to strong from 4.00 to 7.00. Hogs opened up and closed 10c above Saturday with one car at 9 and bulk 5.85 to 9.85. Sheep receipts 870, about steady.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Chicago Livestock Receipts and Prices Aug 11
Receipts today show hogs 40 000 strong market with bulk sales 8.30 to 8.95 while light 8.90 to 9.37 and heavy 7.86 to 9.00. Cattle receipts 15 000 strong with Reeves 7.20 to 9.20 and Texas steers 6.85 to 7.90. stockers 5.40 to 7.75. cows 3.65 to 8.60. calves 8.00 to 11.25. Sheep receipts 37 000 and market weak with natives 3.90 to 5.00 and native lambs 6.25 to 7.30.
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Reeves
Texas
Kansas City Market Report Meat and Livestock Prices
Hogs receipts 6000 with a higher market. Bulk 8.46 to 8.76, heavy 8.45 to 8.65, light 8.50 to 8.80, pigs 7.00 to 7.60. Cattle receipts 15,500 with 2000 southern cattle. prime fed steers 8.40 to 8.75, dressed beef steers 7.25 to 8.40, southern steers 5.00 to 7.26, cows 3.60 to 6.50, heifers 4.50 to 8.60. Sheep receipts 6000, market steady. lambs 5.26 to 7.10, yearlings 4.60 to 56.50, ewes 3.26 to 4.25.
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Atle
Livestock Receipts Steady as Cattle Hogs and Sheep Mixed
In St Louis on August 11 receipts totaled 8000 cattle including 4200 Texans with a steady market. Native beef steers 5.50 to 9.00, cows and heifers 4.75 to 8.50, Texas and Oklahoma steers 6.25 to 7.75, calves 5.00 to 6.00. Hogs receipts 8500 with a higher market. pigs and lights 9.00 to 9.35, good heavy 8.95 to 9.05. Sheep receipts 9000 with a steady market. natives 3.75 to 4.25, lambs 6.75.
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Oklahoma
Boll Weevil Ravages Prompt Cautious Cotton Outlook
Reports from across the cotton belt describe widespread boll weevil damage causing local dealers and growers to rethink high yield forecasts. Nat Davis notes areas near San Antonio show severe losses, while countywide pest reports dampen demand for poisons, suggesting earlier crop fears may be exaggerated.
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Nat Davis
Bear” Davis
Paris Green
London Purple
J. D. Rockafellow
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Corn Drops as Drought Ends and Rains Hit Midwest
Chicago August reports corn declines on drought end in Iowa and rains in northern Illinois. Weakening oats and wheat offset by easing grain carriers. December corn moves around 65% to 66% with late rally attempts and overall nervous market sentiment.
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Wheat and Oats Prices From Kansas City Cash Market
Kansas City cash grain quotations show No 3 soft red winter wheat at 81% to 83 cents, No 2 red at 82% to 84 cents, mixed and white varieties quoted. Oats No 2 white at 42 cents, No 2 mixed at 41 to 42 cents. September wheat at 81 cents, December at 85 4 cents. September corn at 74 1/2 cents, December at ?
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Kansas City
Grain and corn price updates from regional market report
The report lists cash wheat prices with varieties and cents per bushel including No 2 red at 869c and No 2 northern around 92c. It also notes durum and velvet chaff values and corn prices with No 2 at 7114% and white corn around 40 to 42c, plus old and new classifications and small variations across grades.
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Wanda
Wheat and corn grain quotations from St. Louis market
Quotation rounds from St. Louis show No 2 red wheat around 85 percent for cash with 87T percent, No 2 hard near 84 to 90 cents, No 2 corn about 75 16 cents, No 2 white around 77 cents, oats No 2 about 41 to 42 cents, white oats about 42 cents. September futures for wheat near 85 percent and corn around 73 to 69 cents, with May prices noted at 4 cents.
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Louis
Market Price Report for Sugar Molasses and Commodities
Sugar and molasses prices steady in New York with Muscovado at 3.23, centrifugals 3, molasses sugar 2.98, refined 5.40 Crushed 4.70, granulated 4.70, powdered 4.80. Petroleum steady with New York bulk 5, barrels 3.70, cases 11. Hides steady Bogota 29 percent 80 percent Central America 29 4. Leather firm Hemlock firsts 23 390.
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New Orleans
Bogota
Central America
Hemlock
Weather and cotton market outlook this week
New Orleans reports this week’s cotton action centers on Texas and Oklahoma weather with potential crop damage if rains fail. Market players weigh futures hedging fears, August movement prospects, and wary demand as brokers anticipate limited hedge buying and uncertain prices amid possible congressional legislation.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Bears
Congress
Tyre
Cotton Seed Prices in Memphis Market Report
Cotton seed products in Memphis on August 11 show prim basis oil at 8 cents per pound meal priced at 31.50 to 32.00 dollars and minters at 2 percent 3 and a third percent.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cotton oil market closes weak with varied bids and sales
New York reports a weak cotton oil market with mixed bid levels and sales across several contracts. Notable figures include October at about 7.74 to 7.82 and December around 6.65 to 6.69 with hundreds sold at multiple prices. Annual trade shows cocoanut butter exports near 10 million dollars, chiefly to England, Holland, and Scandinavia.
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nMarseilies
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Scandinavia
Promises and Puzzles in Odd Marriage Tale
A strange Charleston tale follows Oscar Neal and Misser Greenlee as they attempt a formal wedding. A clerks playful dig reveals Neal’s name and vow breaking, ending with the couple leaving without a license. Nearby, a Topeka judge faces a nosey creditor and a newsboy.
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