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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1911

Page

7

Dollar Per Bale Loss In Cotton Values

Yesterday only partly recovered in transactions today farmers market report shows liberal country orders but weak city demand. Weather chilled crops from nearby farms and vegetables rise in price while cotton values slip. Beans up to 1.25 per bushel cabbage quoted to 3 per hundred OKRA and peppers high. oranges buys cost under 3 per box. market and demand remain unsettled amid strong center demand and overall crop damage.

Les Tomie San Antonio California Christi

Fresh country candied Sic and dairy prices posted

Prices for fresh country candied Sic show steady trends with dairy items in storage. Creamery butter at 23c per pound, eggs and poultry values mixed with hens at six dollars per dozen and turkeys around $1.12 per pound. Potatoes and cheese prices vary, with fancy cream at 12 1/2c and Swiss cheeses around 24c.

Quotation Prices for Various Produce and Poultry

AP reports mixed commodity quotes on December 9 with prices for cream goods, eggs, and dairy varying by grade. Receipts noted, with ranges for butter, cheese, and eggs. turkeys and chickens show modest movement in wholesale markets.

Quotations From USAS City Market Report

Prices listed for creamery and packing stock in a USAS City market report include creamery 35c firsts 33c seconds 33c packing stock 2le extras 32c firsts 30c seconds

the Associated Press Usas City

Eggs unsettled in AP tax report with varying prices

The Associated Press notes unsettled egg prices with gathered extras and dirties at 24 to 25 cents, prime eggs at 20 to 21 cents, and refrigerator specials marked 24 1/2 to 25 cents, reflecting fluctuating market entries.

Associated Press

Sugar and related commodity prices show modest movement in York market

In York on December 9, raw sugar and refined sugar prices moved within narrow ranges. Quotes cover 89 test and 96 test samples with slight shifts in futures-like figures, along with cubes and granulated sugars. Prices for refined barrels and other listed commodities remained steady or near steady, with regional markers such as New Orleans and Bogota noted among the quotes.

New Orleans Bogota America Hemlock

Orleans Rice Market Quiet with Mixed Offerings

In Orleans yesterday the rice market showed light offerings and quiet activity. Prices varied as rough and clean rice moved in limited barrels with estimates ranging across Honduras and Japan grades, with clean Honduras and Japan values noted amidst small pocket quantities and per pound figures.

Associated Press Orleans Honduras Japan

Cotton market held steady in 8 division trade

York reports a barely steady cotton ket in the 8 division as jobbers proceed carefully. Retailers show a fair holiday trade, but not one to spare stock.

York

Wool steary and heavy gates washed at sea

Wool steary, me es combing and nS 7s ht fine gates heavy fine washed 27 30c.

HP Associated Press Uss

Coffee Futures Close Marginally Steady In Rio No. Exchange

Oak dispatch notes Rio No 13.60 for March 13.92 as futures closed barely steady. Associated Press report lacks broader market context.

Oak Rio No Fox Associated Press

Stock split plans announced by American company

The American company states that percentages of stock in its subsidiaries will be divided among common stockholders. Each share of common stock will be entitled to a portion of a share of Myers Tobacco Company stock and Lorillard Company stock. A single-whale tongue oil has been obtained.

Cmpany Ant Tt and Myers Tobacco cComon P. Lorillard

Weather forecast for San Antonio and East Texas

Today into Sunday forecast shows unsettled conditions with rain tonight or Sunday. Temperatures trend lower across Texas with colder conditions noted tonight in the west and on Sunday as well.

San Antonio East Texas

Cattle Trade Ends Quietly at Union Stock Yards

At Union Stock Yards on December 9 receipts were small and activity dull. Cattle offered were average quality with top cows at $3.25 and bulk around that level, calves peaking at $3.65. Hogs fell but top hogs still brought about $6. The session was one of the dullest in recent memory with a featureless market.

Union Stock Yards

Ed Lasater Not Seeking Re election As Texas Cattle Raisers President

Local stock circles report Ed Lasater of Falfurrias will not run again for president of the Texas Cattle Raisers association, citing rotation policy. A San Antonio meeting at Cattlemen’s Exchange will discuss a new president, with Bert Burnett urged as likely successor. J D Jackson arrives with cattle train from Alpine, saying fat stock and favorable market conditions exist.

Ed. C. Lasater Falfurrias Texas Cattle Raisers Association Lasater Fort Worth San Antonio Cattlemen's Exchange St. Mary's Street Bert Burnett Burnett

Cattlemen's Leaders Return from Texas Meeting

Gage of the local Cattlemen reports a successful Texas Cattle Raisers association quarterly meeting in Fort Worth with brighter outlooks for cattlemen. Cowan and Ed Lasater will attend the National Cattle Raisers association annual meeting in Denver.

Gage Fort Worth Aular Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association Cowan Ed Lasater Denver National Cattle Raisers Association

Cattle Herd Crosses Border as Thanksgiving Trade Peaks

The Piedras Blanca ranch reports its season’s final herd crossing into the United States for Thanksgiving. Over 12,000 head sold in the past year, about 5,000 steers to West Texas ranchmen and the rest to market. The cattle on the ranch are in fine shape and range conditions are excellent.

Piedras Blanca United States Billy” Blocker Coahuila West Texas

Risque Sign Barred by Old Boreas on Main Street

A promotional sign featuring a girl in a barrel with the caption Clothes pressed while you wait was blocked by wind and covered with canvas under Comstock era objections on Main Street New York War. The canvas inflates during gusts tearing the image and allowing a view of passing traffic.

Old Boreas Main Street Anthony Comstock New York War

Mexican oil fields at Tampico waste large daily output

The Tampico oil fields produce over 100000 barrels daily but about 40000 barrels are lost due to lack of storage facilities.

Tampico

U S Production of Quicksilver Surpasses 747 Ton Benchmark

The United States produced 778 tons of quicksilver last year, exceeding the global output figure of 747 tons. This rise indicates the U S share of the world’s rapid silver production and signals growing domestic activity in the sector.

United States

Fort Worth Market Reports Capture Mixed Livestock Prices

The Associated Press notes Fort Worth cattle with 1800 head sold. steers $3.75 to $4.50, stockers $3.75 to $4.50, cows $2.65 to $3.50, bulls $2.70 to $3.55, calves $3.50 to $8. Hogs 700 head top $6.50, bulk $6.00 to $6. Keep 550, market steady. wethers $3.75.

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex Arette

Chicago Market Receipts and Prices Report Dec 9

Cattle receipts about 2000 with a steady market. Beeves Texas steers western steers stockers and feeders heifers calves prices listed. Hogs receipts around 12000 with a strong to five cent higher market. Various hog classes ranged from 5.60 to 6.40 with bulk 6.05 to 6.30. Sheep receipts about 2000 and market steady with native and western lambs yearlings and muttons priced.

Chicago Texas

Kansas City Livestock Receipts and Prices

Cattle receipts 600 with steady prices. native steers 5.25 to 9.00, hogs 4,000 with strong markets and bulk sales 5.80 to 6.30, heavy 6.26 to 6.35, pigs 4.00 to 5.25, sheep receipts none with steady market. muttons 3.00 to 4.00, lambs 4.25 to 6.00.

Kansas City

St Louis Live Stock Market Reports Receipts and Prices

The Associated Press reports St Louis cattle and hog markets with receipts totals for cattle at 1200 including 400 Texans and hogs at 3000. Prices show native beef steers 4.50 to 9.00, cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.75, stockers 3.25 to 4.26, Texas/Oklahoma steers 3.75 to 6.75, calves 3.75 to 4.75, hogs 4.25 to 6.00, packers 5.65 to 6.10, butchers 5.75 to 6.40. No sheep market listed.

Associated Press ST. Louis Oklahoma

Cattle Sales Report From Fort Worth

Cattle sales today in Fort Worth show weights and prices for two consignors. W F Wilson of Tynan sold 90 feeders at 4.10 per cwt and Harrington & Daniels of Gap Oklahoma sold 10 feeders at 3.75 per cwt.

THE Associated Press Fort Worth Tex Price W. F. Wilson Tynan Harrington & Daniels Gap Okla

Chicago Wheat and Grain Markets React to Argentine Storm Fears

In Chicago, wheat rose briefly on Argentine storm fears but gains were erased by resting sell orders. May wheat opened at 97% to 98, slipped to 97% as May delivery settled around 97% to 97 1/4. Corn and oats showed mixed early tones with slight gains fading at close. Hog products climbed on yard prices with May pork at 16 dollars and lard around 9.22 to 9.25.

Associated Press Chicago

Chicago Grain Quotations Reported for December 9

Spot wheat prices for No. 2 red 95 to 96 cents, No. 2 hard 97 cents to $1.02, No. 1 northern 1.06 to 1.08, No. 2 northern 1.05 to 1.07, No. 2 spring 98 cents to 1.04, velvet chaff 85 to 1.04, durum 90 cents to 1.06. Corn not quoted. Oats No. 2 47 cents, No. 2 white 48 to 49 cents, standard 47.5 to 49 cents.

Associated Press Chicago

Wheat and corn receipts reported for Chicago market day

Chicago receipts today show wheat 28 cars with 3 contract grade and total wheat receipts across Chicago Minneapolis and Duluth 553 cars. Corn industry totals include 458 cars with 159 cars reported as oats. Overall summary notes mixed grain arrivals across the region.

THE Associated Press Chicago Minneapolis Duluth

Cotton futures end steady after morning gains

In New York on December 9 the cotton market opened steady down one point for January but rose 2 to 6 points on covering. The South showed moderate selling as offerings remained heavy and kept the uptrend in check. By close, prices were steady with net gains of 1 to 5 points and futures unchanged to 3 points higher from yesterday.

New York South

Cotton futures open steady with varied bids in New York

Trade notes steady start as nearby contracts show bids around 8.62 to 9.07 with December near 8.96. Strong overnight ranges appear in midseason months while several futures quote mixed highs and lows, reflecting modest initial activity in the cotton market.

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady on Rain Hampering Picking

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened 2 to 4 points higher as rain across central and eastern regions sparked buying on expectations of disrupted picking and ginning. By mid-morning activity slowed with prices 1 to 3 points above yesterday, while unsettled weather outlook limited gains.

Associated Press New Orleans

Grain futures trade as prices edge higher through year end

Trading notes show futures for December at 8.84, January 8.77 78, March 8.85 86, May July by bid, August 9.03 05, and October 8.97 in a steadier session. Prices held within a narrow range as traders eyed near term demand signals.

THE Associated Press New Orleans

Liverpool Cotton closes steady after fair demand

Closing cotton in Liverpool shows fair demand with prices down 4 to 6 points. American middling fair 5.60, good middling 4.98, low middling 4.84, good ordinary 4.68, ordinary 4.48. Futures opened quiet and ended very steady with December at 4.82 and July-Aug 4.95 to 4.96.

Associated Press Liverpool Specu Inclu

Cotton seed products data from Memphis market report

Prices for prime boot oil are quoted at 4.3604 with a 40 cent change. Meal is listed at 24.50 and 24.7. The report reflects trading activity with minor shifts in related oil and meal figures on December 9 in Memphis.

Associated Press Emphis Tenn Dec

Cottonseed Oil Market Ends Steady In New York

The cottonseed oil market closed steady with spot at 5.32 and 5.32 for December, 5.30 for January, and 5.33 to 5.36 for March to May. Pelorua, Apets, and July contracts traded around 5.31 to 6.50, with total sales reaching 14,400 units.

Associated Press New York

Market Report Snapshot From Lead City Exchanges

Fragmentary listing shows price quotes and activity in several markets including New York New Orleans Houston and Galveston. The data indicates subdued trading with noted prices around 9.90 and 9.16 in places, but many entries are unclear or incomplete.

Liverpool New York Gall New Orleans Houston Galveston

Bride weds thrice to same man in City Hall ceremony

Laura M. Smith becomes Mrs. Laura M. Flaherty after a third marriage to Michael B. Flaherty performed by Alderman Charles Delany at City Hall. License showed they had prior marriages and two divorces. Flaherty, 37, salesman of Amsterdam, N Y, and bride, 35, of 249 West Twenty third Street, offered few details on past marriages.

Laura M. Smith New York Herald Michael B. Flaherty Charles Delany

Market Quintet Reports Mixed Grain Prices In St Louis

The report shows wheat slightly higher with December at 93.46. Oats remain steady at No 2 white 48 to 49 cents. Cash wheat and oats quotes circulate, with minor fluctuations across the day as traders note December and May positions.

Associated Press ST. Louis

Cotton market report from New York shows no sales

Spot cotton in New York on December 9 with uplands at 9.20 and gulf at 9.45. No sales reported.

Associated Press New York

Oklahoma Oil Output Estimated At 138000 Barrels Daily

Oklahoma was officially estimated to produce 138000 barrels of oil per day. The Prairie Oil and Gas Co accounts for 85000 barrels daily, the Texas Co 18000, and the Gulf Pipe Line 21000, with the remainder split among minor refiners and small pipelines.

Associated Press Tulsa Okla Oklahoma Prairie Oil and 8 Company Texas Company Gulf Pipe Line Company

Spot cotton markets steady in New Orleans trade

New Orleans reports a quiet market with no price change. Spot sales reach 52 bales, with arrivals expected in 1950, and a full range of classifications from low ordinary to middling fair listed. Receipts total 10,487 bales, stock standing at 241,160.

Associated Press New Orleans

Texas Ginning Report Shows November Cotton Bales

The department of agriculture reports Texas ginned 719,322 bales of cotton in November.

Associated Press Austin, Tex Department of Agriculture Texas

Spot cotton steady in Memphis with middling 9 1/2c

Memphis, Tenn. December 9 spot cotton remained steady at the market with middling grade quoted at 9 1/2 cents. Local demand shows little change as prices hold firm.

THE Associated Press Memphis Tenn

Spot cotton quiet in Galveston market

In Galveston on December 9 sales totaled 346 bales with 100 bales offered and f.o.b. 0. Middling cotton held at 9 1/2 cents as the market remained quiet.

Associated Press Galveston Tex

Holiday trade shows unusual activity in early season

Bradstreet reports expansion in holiday trade with early clearance sales by jobbers attracting buyers. Staple retail lines remain fair amid higher temperatures and firmer steel prices. wholesale trade quiet as inventories build and salesmen withdraw. Spring buying remains conservative with dry goods and dress goods orders rising. pig iron active but low costs persist. Business failures: US 267 week to Dec 7. Canada 35.

THE Associated Press New York Bradstreet Review of Trade Today United States Canada Wng

National Ginners Estimate Cotton Crop For 1911

The National Ginners Association forecasts 1911 cotton production between 15,425,000 and 15,700,000 bales, excluding linters and repacks, with 500,000 bales of linters anticipated. Weather through picking will determine the exact outcome, with figures by state showing Alabama to Texas ranges and totals.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn National Ginners’ Association Alabama Arkansas Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas

Financial figures glimpse from Houston report

The fragment lists amount in sight and totals for this week and last year in Houston Texas. It shows figures like 550 127 and 4 877 743 plus 93 756 263 and 4 230 743. The data appears as a financial snapshot with season and weekly totals and percentages.

Ibnt Ascdcs

Copper stocks decline as November output falls

The Copper Producers' association reports November stocks on hand down by 23,212,454 pounds. November production totaled 111,876,601 pounds, down from October's 118,265,442. Domestic deliveries rose to 63,089,776 pounds, while foreign deliveries increased, lifting total deliveries by 10,936,400 pounds.

Associated Press New York Copper Producers’ Association

Copper shares lead advance as market fluctuates

New York stock market gains early as copper stocks push higher with American Smelting and Amalgamated Copper among leaders. Union Pacific, Baltimore and Ohio, and Canadian Pacific open up but profit taking trims gains, leaving broad advance erased by close.

New York Utah Union Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Canadian Pacific Amalgamated Copper Amer Car and Foundry Anaconda Mining Co Atchison Atlantic Coast Line Sane Brooklyn Rapid Transit Chesapeake and Ohio Chi Colo Ohi Colorado Delaware Northern Illinois Central Interborough Met Louisville Nashville Missouri Pacific Rock Island Co. Terweeness Southern Pacific Southern Railway United States Western Union Lehigh Valley International Harvest General Electric Wees Os Texas Company Eevee Eee

Money Markets and Exchange Rates Reported in New York

New York money on call nominal and time loans strong with 60 day at 4 percent and 90 days at 4 1/2 percent. Close prime mercantile paper at 4 3/4 percent. Sterling exchange steady with bankers bills at 4.82 50 on 60 6 day bills and 4.85 on demand. Commercial bills 4.81 percent. Bar silver at 55 1/2 percent. Mexican dollars 46 and Government bonds steady with railroad bonds firm.

Associated Press New York Sterling Exchange

Paris Money Markets Show Small Shifts in Rates

Paris financial notes indicate three percent rentes at 95f77 for the account with slight exchange changes in London at 05122 and a private discount rate around 3 1-3 per cent reflecting modest market movements.

THE Associated Press Paris Dec London

Market Quotes and Money Rates from December 9

The bulletin lists Consols for money under Account 77 1-16 and notes bar silver steady at 26 5-8. It records money rates at 1-2 percent, short bills at 3 15 16 per cent, and three month bills at 3 7-8 per cent.

THE Associated Press

London Metal Prices in Quiet Trade

London metal markets show lead at 2 pounds 16 shillings and 9 pence per cwt, tin at 202 pounds 10 shillings per ton, with futures around 10s per hundredweight. Market notes indicate modest activity and steady spreads among London cottons?

London

Unfilled Steel Orders Rise in November

United States Steel Corporation reported unfilled orders on November 30 totaling 4,141,955 tons, up from 3,694,328 tons on October 31 and 2,760,413 tons a year earlier on November 30 1910, in New York.

New York United States Steel Corporation

Offerings Oversubscribed in Oregon-Wa Bonds Sale

London December 9 reports the 2 on. lst for the Oregon-Wa bonds attracted strong demand with applications largely exceeding the offered amount. The sale closed shortly after the opening, reflecting high investor interest.

Associated Press London Oregon-Wa

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