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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1918

Page

11

United States Steel at 116 Touches High Year Peak

United States Steel stock rises to 116 amid market activity as traders note a high point of the year. Reports mention other leaders and reactions in the steel sector with references to rail traffic and production shifts, alongside investor sentiment and market dynamics.

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Money Markets New York Amid Exchange Fluctuations

In New York the money markets show activity with commercial paper and bank deposits noted. The report cites rates, maturities, and valuations across several financial instruments as investors gauge liquidity and credit conditions.

Metal markets update from New York and London trading

Metal markets report from New York and London shows tin spot and futures activity with prices and brief price movements. The note references London trading on August 8 and mentions spot and futures quotes with general market tone.

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Depot Brigades Targeted for Officer Training Material

An adjutant general order from Camp Teavis directs depot brigade commanders to select suitable nonfield artillery and machine gun candidates for central training schools. The measure aims to prevent organizational interference and ensure ready officer material amid rapid army expansion.

Borigades Teavis Hinds Greng Dent

Mathematics Skills Determine Military School Eligibility

A wartime notice states candidates for field artillery or machine gun training must have solid arithmetic geometry and higher math knowledge. It notes many recruits forget these basics after leaving school and that instructors verify and direct review courses to ensure proper qualification.

Seriaul Antene

San Antonio Plans Progressive Skip Stop Rollout

The San Antonio Public Service Company traction department will begin the first phase of the skip stop plan Thursday. It eliminates the Crockett Street stop on Alamo Phase and four stops on short streets, with no changes on Houston Street downtown. A second phase will extend skip stops to residential areas next week, with gradual changes over three weeks, marked by white bands and Stop arrows on poles to guide outbound and inbound cars.

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Community Singing and Band Concert Planned in Brackenridge Park

A joint program by the municipal band directed by William M. Smith and a community singing led by Alva Wilgus will be held Thursday evening at Loglook in Brackenridge Park. The concert features piano by Mrs. Maurer, fiddler Sam Carter, and performances by veterans groups under Prof. Dugget, Godfrey Teturson, and Charles MITNCS with a program starting with America and including medleys, marches, selections from Southern plantation songs, and other period pieces.

William M. Smith Loglook Brackenridge Park Alva Wilgus William. Maurer Sam Carter Prof. Dugget Confederate Veterans Godfrey Teturson Vinikh Charles 3 Mitncs America Maryland Prank Vanelli Marsland Annie Laurie Wiliam Tedman Edinburgh J. Conterno Mrs. Maurier J. Knenvy Asher Maggie Butterfield

Jews Plan for Camps Near San Antonio

Joseph Hayman of the Jewish Welfare Board told San Antonio Teens on Monday that national headquarters will assist local efforts to run Jewish camps. San Antonio hosts five field supervisors with two more to be assigned. KetlyWield building will host another camp at Camp Travis soon. The board discussed Jewish holiday observances for twelve hundred Jewish soldiers and plans to provide housing for those traveling to observe Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Antonia United States Joseph Ec. Hayman New York Boar San Antonio Ational Work Yard San Antonia Jewish Welfare Board Ketly Camp Travis Pirainios Stanley Imenders Teor Soc Lids Powis

Youngster With Pistol Tied to Oil Station Robbery

An eleven year old black boy was arrested after an oil station robbery at East Coomnerco and Hackberry streets. A bull dog pistol linked to the loot was found in the youth’s possession. Entry was gained through a transom. Police and detectives responded with a watchman alert. A white male was arrested for issuing worthless checks in various cases.

Norton Sand Negra Umder Tihwelock Mont Maret Lov Tb West Commerce Street Louthian Street Wis Protectives Knight Proudfoot Norton Carver

W M Barwell Dead Former Potter County Sheriff

W M Barwell dies at midnight after an operation for appendicitis. He was recently nominated for U S marshal for the northern district of Texas and had held the sheriff position in Potter County. His death follows another in the local office, leaving the post briefly vacant.

Potter County Amarill Guewell Texas Barwell Val Barwell Dotter County

Stock cattle sales and market activity in local yards

In Fort Worth stockyards market notes report stronger demand for calves and good cattle with prices from $6.00 to $8.00 for large calves and $4.50 to $5.50 for cutters. Hogs firm around $18.00 to $19.50, while sheep show steady demand with slower activity. Receipts were liberal, yet market held firm with cattle and calves the focus of buyers.

Port Worth Tevco Chica Watts City Louis Wee Ew Ae Hoge Fort Worth Tne Chisago Louis Union Stock Yards Frank Chie Sheen

Livestock Market Prices and Receipts Fray Local Sale

Receipts show 500 head varied sales for ewes and mixed lots. Prices listed for steers, heifers, and cows with wholesale quotations and futures notes. Market notes mention native cattle and hogs with regional pricing in August entries.

Louis fheSteck Fuston Stathety Lewis Aes Stow Matis

Produce markets and prices listed for Wednesday

Prices and quotes for dairy and poultry items shown for retailers including creamery products and roosters. Butter and eggs noted with current firsts seconds and standard marks. Potatoes and other produce reported with steady pricing and regional variations for August 24.

Provision Markets Wecking House Prices and Goods

Local markets quote wholesale prices for salt pork bacon dry salt fish and Fancy breakfast items. Listings include cheese oleomargarine flour sugar coffee tea shipping receipts and assorted staples with references to cities and vendors.

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Fish Market Ad Highlights Fresh Seafood and Prices

The Whetlosite market lists a range of seafood including snapper red fish rock cod and shrimp with wholesale and retail prices. Oysters oysters and cod are shown with per dozen and per thousand rates while notes mention dry goods from the mart and quiet trading in stationary markets.

Honda York Ang Dry Goods Mart

Officers Arrive at Camp Travis for SSth and SUft Regiments

Information from Camp Travis on arrival September 2 of US officers to be attached to SSth and SUft infantry regiments outlines initial personnel. A captain is the highest ranking officer expected. plans indicate forthcoming organization of additional regiments and deployment details for the division staff and aviation personnel.

Ssth Suft Camp Travis Wednes Cam Perry Hto Washington Cam Poresonnel

Slump in Corn Values Continues Amid Free Selling

Aug 28 reports show a broad market retreat as free selling drove corn prices down and traders booked profits. Prices fluctuated with some gains late but settled lower amid weak oats and steady but inactive provisions, while sailors' discharge orders from Camp Travis prompted routine administrative actions.

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Cotton Gains $5.00 Base as War News Buoys Markets

The daily Cottons Markets report notes bullish tendencies with a $5.00 base rise driven by war and crop news. Prices advance in New York and New Orleans amid favorable crop progress reports and weekly crop data.

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New York Cotton Market Confused By Mixed Prices

The report details fluctuating cotton prices with new highs and erratic selling in New York and Liverpool. Weather expectations and western market activity influence price movements as traders monitor forthcoming reports and regional demand signals.

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New Orleans Cotton Market Rebounds as Hopes Lift

In New Orleans trading, cotton futures advance with higher quotes noted across key grades. Reports indicate active demand and improved prices, as market observers await contract settlements and export activity signals from spot and futures interactions.

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Market Bulletin

Market bulletin from Liverpool notes cotton prices and delivery dates with irregular August through December futures. Mentions bale counts, maturities, and miscellaneous reminders for merchants and agents in the export trade.

Pershing Sees Victory as Turning Point of War

General John J. Pershing declares the Allied war effort has reached a turning point after a counterattack and allied victory. He praises the First and Third Corps and urges continued unity and sacrifice in the conflict. The report notes the U S army’s powerful role in France and the need to sustain momentum.

Pershing France John J. Pershing Ord

Weather forecast hints at showers in Southwest region

The weather bureau notes high pressure over the southeast and northwest with troughs absence over Minnesota and New Mexico. Expect beeze less weather, increasing cloudiness, and possible showers within the next 24 to 36 hours across the Southwest due to the broad pressure setup.

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