Stock Market Opens Active After Early Dullness
New York trading begins with active interest as Southern Pacific and Union Pacific show early moves. Mexican Petroleum and California Petroleum rise, American Can surges then falls on dividend news, overall market turns upward briefly before slipping back. Bond and money markets mixed, liquidation fears ease, ginner figures spark selling.
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Wheat declines as cereals falter on weak commissions
Chicago trading opens with wheat soft as traders hold back amid light export demand from Kansas City. May futures ease to around 90 cents and corn weakens on ample selling while exports keep oats steady. Provisions gain on limited stocks with May pork at 18.57, lard 10.18, ribs 9.87. Kansas City export sales spur modest upturn. overall close mixed but steady.
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Market Prices for Mess Park Lard and Short Ribs
The table lists Mess Park and Jan to May price data for lard and short ribs. It shows weekly percentages and values such as 19.25 19.35 19.22, and 18.57 18.67 18.65 for Mess Park, with lard and short ribs having December and January figures around 10.85 to 10.92 and 10.55 to 10.62 respectively, plus May values near 10.15 to 10.22 and rib figures around 9.87.
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Grain quotes from Kansas City market report
Kansas City quotations show cash wheat with No 2 hard at 84.87 to 84.89 cents and No 2 red near 97 cents. Corn pricing lists No 2 mixed around 45 to 46 cents with No 2 white about 46 to 46 1/4 cents. December and May future levels for wheat and corn noted, oats around 32 to 33 cents.
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Wheat and corn price listings from St Louis market
Quotations list commodity prices for cash wheat and corn with varying grades and oats. Wheat No 2 red 1.06 to 1.07, No 2 hard 85 to 90 cents. Corn No 2 47 to 48 cents, No 2 white 48 to 49. Oats No 2 33 to 33 1/2 cents, No 2 white 35 to 36. December and May futures shown: Wheat December 87 1/2 cents, May 1.01 1/2, Corn December 46 cents, May 47 1/2, Oats December 32 cents, May 33.
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Wheat and corn quotations from Chicago market pages
Chicago market report lists cash grain bids with No. 2 red wheat at 1.00 to 1.03, No. 2 hard 0.86 to 0.87, No. 1 northern 0.86 to 0.87, No. 2 northern 0.84 to 0.86, No. 2 spring 0.54 to 0.85, velvet chaff 0.80 to 0.85, durum 0.80 to 0.86, oats No. 2 white 0.34 to 0.35, standard 0.33 to 0.34.
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American Can declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock
The American Can company announces a 1% quarterly dividend on its preferred stock, up 11% from prior payments, plus an extra 0.25% for unpaid accumulated dividends. The stock is seven percent cumulative, and this marks the first quarterly payment at that rate since 1901.
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Lorillard declares regular and extra dividends on stock
Directors of Lorillard Tobacco company declare a regular 2.4 percent dividend and an extra 2 percent on common stock. The regular 1.0 percent quarterly dividend on preferred stock is also declared. The extra common dividend yields about 20 percent.
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Copper and Tin Prices and London Market Update
London reports quiet copper with spot at 76 pounds 13s and futures at 77 pounds 10s. Tin eases with spot 227 pounds 5s and futures 226 pounds 5s. Local exchange sales show 40 tons. lead at 18 pounds 2s 64d. spelter 26 pounds 10s. Iron Cleveland warrants 678 114d in London.
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London financial prices and rates steady on Dec 4
Consols for money stand at 75 percent with 75 percent for account. Bar silver sits at 29 11 16. Money 34 3/4 percent, discount rate 4 1/2 percent. Short bills 4 3/4 percent and three months bills 4 9/16 percent.
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Fort Worth Livestock Market Strong Across Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Fort Worth Texas December 4 The cattle market added about 4000 head with 500 calves. Demand for stockers and feeders rose while prime yearlings hit 7.50. Cows of good quality sold well but common types weaker. Bulls steady. calves steady. Hogs 1800 head steady to 7.82 top, bulk 7.60 7.80. Sheep 500 head steady with lambs 7.00.
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Livestock Market At Union Stock Yards Dec 4
Receipts totaled 280 head with 150 cattle 65 calves 50 horses and 20 hogs. Market was steady with best cows at 4.25 and calves to 5 while hogs sold on a 7 to 7.50 basis. No sheep or goats arrived by noon.
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Kansas City Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report
Receipts today including 7000 cattle 400 southerns and hogs 15000 with bulk sales 7.40 to 7.75 and pigs 6.25 to 7.00. Sheep receipts 8000 with muttons 3.75 to 4.60 lambs 6.75 to 7.95 range wethers 4.25 to 6.26 and yearlings 3.00 to 5.00.
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Live Stock Receipts and Quotations Reported in St Louis
In St Louis on December 4 cattle receipts reached 5000 with 2000 Texan cattle, market steady. Native beef steers sold 5.50 to 11.00, Texas and Oklahoma steers 5.00 to 7.50, cows and heifers 3.25 to 5.00, calves 5.00 to 6.50. Hog receipts also 5000 with steady market, pigs and lights 6.50 to 7.70, mixed and butchers 7.40 to 7.70, good heavy 7.65 to 7.75. Sheep receipts 5000 and market steady, native muttons 4.25 to 4.50, lambs 5.50 to 7.75.
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Chicago Market Receipts Mixed Across Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Chicago stock markets report December 4 show cattle receipts at 19 000 with slow demand and prices down 10 to 20 cents. Hogs receipts 38 000 with slow market and softer bids, ranges around 7 60. Sheep receipts 25 000 with a strong market and lamb prices climbing to 7 65 for western lambs.
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Ships Arrive and Depart Galveston Galveston Harbor Log
Galveston Texas December 4 ships arriving include Wilberfor ce Las Palmas Denis Barbados. Cleared ships Dictator Beachy Havre. Sailed ships El Mundo Soperga Penlee Havre Normannia Hamburg Middleham Castle Antwerp via Norfolk.
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Cotton market stay steady amid mixed regional notes
ST LOUIS and Memphis press report spot cotton steadiness with the middling price near 13 and a half cents. Shipping district notes show weak palladium-like metals and a quiet Spelter at 7.26 in December. Memphis dispatch records no change in spot traction.
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Dairy Prices Rise as Cheese Demand Surges in San Antonio
The Elgin butter board sets this week’s price at 42c per pound in San Antonio with stronger guidance for canned milk and country butter 18 to 20 cents per pound. Cheese remains firm as milk output falls on dairy farms and wool prices dip slightly. Pecans fetch 38 to 39 cents per pound as San Antonio’s supply tightens to a few merchants, while overall produce activity remains quiet and orders from truckers rise.
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Board Discontinues Butter and Egg Quotations
Chicago on December 4 announced the removal of all butter and egg quotations by the Chicago butter and egg board. Vice president John Mitchell said the move dissolves quotations committees until March 1, 1913, with prices to be set by open market offers.
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Dairy and Produce Prices Reported for Regional Markets
Irregular cheese and dairy lines show varying percentages for products like Daisies and Long Horns, with 144 percent and 164 percent listings. Receipts include 40 cars, with Wisconsin and Minnesota prices around 48 cents and Michigan at 60 cents. poultry and eggs show steady trends with live and dressed turkeys, chickens, and veal, butter, creamery and dairy prices, and egg prices at 22 to 27 1/2 cents per dozen.
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Market quotes Kansas City butter eggs and poultry
Quotations listed for butter creamery firsts seconds packing stock at 34 32 30 and 23 cents per pound. Eggs extras 2 firsts 27 percent cents seconds 17 cents. Hens 12 cents roosters 8 cents young turkeys 12 13 cents ducks 13 4 cents.
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Poultry Prices Steady in St Louis Market
Poultry prices hold steady in St Louis with chickens at 9 to 11 1/2 cents, springs 11 cents, turkeys 15 cents, ducks 12 cents, and geese 10 cents. Butter climbs as creamery butter yields 28 to 36 cents. Eggs steady at 26 cents.
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New York Market Roundup Dec 4 1920
Eggs irregular and unchanged with 5385 cases received. Raw sugar firm with Muscovado 89 test at 3.55 cents per pound and centrifugal 96 test at 4.05 cents. molasses sugar 89 test at 3.30 cents. Refined sugar steady, petroleum and molasses steady, hides and leather firm.
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Coffee futures hold steady as markets close
New York coffee futures on December 4 remained barely steady with March at $13.47 and July at $13.77 as prices for No. 7 Rio traded around 14 1/4 cents per pound.
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Goods Are Popular American Exports Grow Record
The bureau of foreign and domestic commerce reports American cotton manufacture exports up 170 percent in fifteen years while imports rise 120 percent. This year imports near 70 million dollars and exports likely exceed 60 million. Import levels mirror 1910 1911 but exports surge.
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Cotton Opens Higher as Reaction Nears Close in Market Report
New York and New Orleans show mixed results as cotton opens firm on Liverpool cables but ends with modest losses, while Liverpool gains and other cities hold. Cotton futures open around 12.47 to 12.60 for December to August contracts, then close steady with varied daily highs and lows.
New Orleans Cotton Opened Steady with Early Gains
New Orleans December cotton futures opened steady up 12 to 18 points on good demand and poor weather. Bulls reported interior telegrams predicting scarce supplies, shorts covered, and ginners reported 11,967,000 bales by November. Prices rose to 16 to 18 points over yesterday but slipped by noon and ended with afternoon profit taking.
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Cotton futures close steady after mixed trading
Cotton futures finished the session with a steady to slightly lower tone as December through July contracts posted small declines. Prices moved within narrow ranges with quotes around 12.60 to 13.54, reflecting a cautious trading day for the commodity.
Cotton Prices and Trade Activity in Liverpool Market
Liverpool reports a firm spot market with moderate demand. American middling at 7.56 pence, good middling at 7.22 pence, and low middling 6.84 pence. day’s sales 9,000 bales, including 8,300 American. Receipts 45,300 bales, all American, with 800 in speculation and export.
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Futures open firm and close ferrish in Liverpool market
Futures in Liverpool start firm and end higher with declines noted for various forward contracts from December through November. Trading details show several bi monthly spreads and shifting price points across the curve.
New Orleans Spot Cotton Steady as Markets Report Movements
New Orleans spot cotton remains steady with middling prices at 12 3/4 cents. sales on the spot reach 737 bales with 1,600 bales arriving. Receipts total 14,436 bales. stock at 256,539 bales. Market closes quiet in New York with middling uplands at 12.75 and middling gulf at 13.00.
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Cotton Statistics New York Money Rates Decline
New York December 4 money on call eased with rates near 5 percent. Closing bids showed 4 percent settled, 5 percent dominant. Time loans held steady with 60 days at 5 percent 7 percent 90 days and six months at 6 percent.
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Grand Jury Indicts Involving Franklin Taxicabs and Others
The grand jury returned indictments against Erwin Edwards and J. W. Drysdale for robbery by assault. Several local names and venues are listed, including Franklin Taxicabs, Drs. Garring & Hatcher Osteopaths, W. Wolf, and the 206 Gunter building. Also noted are updates on bond for Manuel Aldape, Harmony Club postponement, and assorted society events and notices.
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Fort Worth area notices and events listing
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MR. RETAILER PROMOTES LOCAL MEAT PRODUCTS
The Union Meat Company urges shoppers to buy locally produced hams bacon lard and compound. Call two ninety two for a price they claim is attractive and right. They argue home made goods stand up to the best, and question why meals should come from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha.
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November Cotton Movement at New Orleans Sees Surge
New Orleans November movement shows 2,948,834 bales brought into sight, up 193,000 from last year and 465,000 from 1910. Across ports, rail and inland routes, three month totals reach 7,269,151 bales with Northern spinners buying 454,776 in November and foreign exports up over prior seasons. Stocks at seaboard and 29 inland markets stand at 2,018,070 bales.
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Cottonseed Market Closing Steady in New York
Cotton seed prices held firm in New York with spot at 6.30, December near 6.36 to 6.38, January 6.38 to 6.39, February 6.41 to 6.46, March 6.48, April 6.50, May bids 6.58 to 6.59, June 6.51. Volume totaled about 20 000 units with various lots sold across months.
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