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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1918

Page

13

Stocks Firm With Shipping and Motor Shares Declining

New York traders opened firm overall with Marine Preferred and Studebaker down 2 points each. Losses were offset by 1 to 4 point gains in Osage, United States Rubber, American Can, American Woolen, Beet Sugar, International Nickel, United Cigar Stores and Distillers. United States Steel rose, rails remained listless, Liberty Fourth 4135 dropped to 96.48, and the market cooled mid session as prices edged lower. Marine Preferred then rallied about 5 points.

New York Marine Preferred Studebaker Osle United States Rubber American Can American Woolen International Nickel United Cigar Stores United States Steel Liberty United of American Car & Four American T. & Tees GEA Atchison Ath Baldwin Locomotive Tree Baltimore & Ohio A Bethlehem Steel Anadian Pacific Central Leather Chesapeake & Ohio Ates Chi Daveaee Chi RT & P China Copper Colorado Fuel & Iron Wrens Crucible Steel General General Motors Great Northern Pn Ctis Illinois Central Inspiration ATS Nt. Mere Marine Es de Ee Veere Missouri Pacific New York Central Norfolk & Western Tee Northern Pacific Ohloeg Gas Alte Pennsylvania Aeeaee Pittsburg Ray Consolidated Copper Rep Sinclair Oi & Refin Southern Pacific Southern Railway BO Studebaker Corporation Tennessee Copper Texas Co Eanege Oy Tobacco Products Union QM Islesi Thong Ink United C TY Slotes United States Utah Copper Wabash AG Anh United Frutt Virginia Caro Chem Tae Bam

Scarce Offerings Lift Corn Prices in Chicago Market

Chicago Iowa December 4 corn prices edged higher on limited offerings and cautious demand. Uncertain foreign credit news in Argentina fed price moves while earlier gains in oats and hogs supported farm commodity values. Kansas City reports show wheat No. 1 hard at 2.23 and No. 2 red near 2.22 to 2.02, corn No. 2 mined around 1.4 to 1.49, oats mixed with options around 72 to 72.6 cents.

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Senator Smith Seeks Removal of Wartime Cotton Rules

Senator Smith of South Carolina said at the White House conference that the President supports removing wartime cotton restrictions to restore normal market conditions. He reported favorable talks with Brand Gwathmey of the cotton distribution committee and Chambers of the railroad administration about ending wartime controls. Brand noted English and American spinners await normal conditions before entering the market, explaining the small spot cotton demand.

Washington, D. C Senator Smith South Carolina White House Senaator Smith Messrs. Brand Gwathmey Commet Chambers Railroad Administration Mr. Brand

Geese Prices Surge on San Antonio Produce Market

Market reports show geese rising sharply to 18 to 24 dollars per dozen on Wednesday from 9 to 12 dollars earlier, with geese scarce and few offered. Eggs and butter mostly steady across regions, while potatoes and other produce show limited changes and mixed quotes from Kansas City and Chicago exchanges.

San Antonio Texas Texas Creamery

Provision markets itemize packing house prices

Local packing plant lists dry salt extras for bacon and bellies with weight ranges 14 to 16 pounds and varied values 30 to 39 cents per pound. Includes oleomargarine and American cheese with quoted prices and a pork/ration line showing multiple figures.

Cotton Market Spot Prices Amid Mixed U S Quotes

Quotations from principal spot markets show middling grades with delivery at markets. Cities listed include San Antonio Dallas Houston Galveston New York New Orleans Liverpool and London with September bids and American offerings.

Alshed Dolly Ag A Boele Uie San Antonio Dallas Houston Galvestone New York New Orleans Liverpool S.r . Liverpont Seiptr

New York Cotton Market Opens Steady Amid Quiet Trade

The New York cotton market opened steady amid renewed firmness in early trading. Prices climbed 6 to 85 points from last night, with January and March advancing, market quietness and limited trade orders seen as selling cooled after an upbeat start. December to July futures moved within small ranges as rumors of foreign demand circulated.

New York Ohio Billy Ete Fim Marek Front Podbe Dee.d Janie Ser

New Orleans Cotton Market Delivers Sharp Rise

Buying by traders fearing next week's government reports on ginning and yield sent New Orleans cotton higher by about 1 point in early trade. A private crop estimate of 13,078,000 bales spurred demand while midday activity showed gains between 65 and 71 points before profit-taking trimmed some advances.

New Orleans Nec Bryers

Liverpool Cotton and Packing Permit System Update

Liverpool reports cotton prices firm with good demand and strong mid levels. Futures quotes show December through April activity. In Chicago the removal of the permit system for country shipments was decided to take effect tonight, urging farmers not to rush hogs to market in haste.

Liverpool Remova Chicago Food Administration

Receipts Soar at Cattle Markets Amid Steady Prices

Union Stock Yards San Antonio reports improved receipts Wednesday with calves up slightly and most cattle trading steady. Bulls cows and hogs prices listed. Fort Worth and Chicago markets show mixed, with hogs in demand and sheep steady. Kansas City and St Louis quotes include prime steers, veal calves, and lambs with varied demand. Criminal Court actions in Austin affirmed and charters filed for San Antonio and Amarillo firms.

Union Stock Yards San Antonio Fort Worth Tex Dee Chicago U. 5 Bureau of Markets Kansas City Kangyas City St. Louis Marisat

Wholesale Produce Prices From California and Texas Markets

The list shows wholesale prices for fresh vegetables and fruits by region and item. California onions at several grades, pumpkins, cabbages, okra, peppers, cucumbers, cauliflower, spinach, and apples are priced alongside dried fruits, canned goods, and grains. Various regions and pack sizes are cited, including California and Texas growers, crates, bushels, and hampers with per unit costs.

Wang Saters Commission California Texas Caifornia Engale Washington Himida APPLE Featerry Maxwell House Canova Lipton Canoy Maine Alaska Columbia River

Cotton statistics and market rates across major cities

A compact report lists cotton statistics and financial rates for Galveston New Orleans Charleston and other cities. It notes mercantile paper sterling 60 day bills and government and railroad bonds with varied activity. The piece mentions prices on demand bills and bank acceptances amid a general market tone.

New York Nec Mercantile Paper Eables Tinie Jonnie Strang Hoamaney

Redfield urges boosting output not cutting wages

Secretary of Commerce William C. Redfield told the Reconstruction Congress that wages should not be slashed. He urged focusing on production, citing German science and labor readiness as keys to industrial strength. He warned on ships and supplies needed for feeding the world and maintaining a substantial overseas army.

Atlantic City N. J. Dee William C. Redfield Reconstruction Congress Chamber of Comerce United States Redfield Germany Tindene

Servant Rewarded In Will After Death Of Edwin Barnett

Edwin Barnett, 72, died Monday at his Loma Street home Angeles Heights. Coroner's inquest reveals a will leaving all possessions, including Los Angeles Heights property, to his former servant Fan nie Cruse, a seven year old, with Cy Palmer as witness. Barnett had no surviving relatives. Interment was at Mission Burial Park.

Fannie Cruse Edwin Barnett Loma Street Tag Angeles Heights Coranee Fisk Barnett Los Angeles Heights Cy Palmer Barnet England Harnett Victoria Mission Burial Park

Red Cross Presents Farming Tools to French Armies

Paris reports the American Red Cross has donated fifty mowers and 1500 scythes to the French armies' agricultural bureau for the Aisne front recently liberated. The organization plans to expand its agricultural department and aid other French sections with farming implements.

Paris American Red Cross Agricultural Bureau Aisne France

Why Leaves Fall in the Autumn

Leaves fall not from frost or wind but as the tree discards used tissues. A separating layer forms during growth, severing leaf vessels as nutrients are mobilized for storage. Remaining chlorophyll fades, revealing yellow granules and red brown degradation products that color autumn foliage.

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French United Frontiers Urchins Mock Yank Patrol

In Fernee, French street urchins imitate American soldiers with batons and mock M. Ps. The Yankee patrol is a familiar sight as French youths parody authority while playing “aig-zag” and pretending to arrest others amid the urban chaos.

Fernee France Twinsigna

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