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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1915
Page
11
The article notes ongoing weakness in spot cotton markets with prices falling and trading activity muted. It cites broad declines in delivery prices andsell pressures at major markets, mentioning Liverpool and New York as centers where price action reflected the softer tone.
The New Orleans cotton market opened lower on the day with prices dropping up to 1 point as buyers faced pressure from lingering demand concerns. Traders noted bearish early activity, while November consumption projections suggested a mild bullish tilt supporting prices later.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a market page with prices and items in a improvised Texan setting. Mentions creamery, bakery items, and various costs, but details are garbled and unclear.
Crude and refined oils show elevated prices across markets. Reported increases in crude oil demand, refinery output, and wholesale prices push up costs for grocers and consumers as traders note steady demand for dried goods and rising peanut and nut prices amid a broad market uptick.
Liverpool cotton prices show spot at 7.91 with midline 7.64 and trading activity noted. Futures open with January through December months listed and values including March and July spots, with open interest around 12,900 bales.
A bustling market report shows strong pork demand with steady quotes in some regions while cattle and sheep prices vary. Mixed futures from Chicago to London indicate fluctuating confidence, with buyers noting higher hogs earlier in the week and later softeners in meat futures.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a cattle sale listing with prices and item lines. Entries reference steers, various cattle lots, and prices such as 0.50 and 6.90, with unclear organization and locations. The text is garbled but implies a regional livestock auction results snippet.
Transcript shows grain receipts figures with totals and comparisons, listing quantities in a depot or elevator system. It references amounts like 73.143 and 44,254,020 in a ledger style. The text is garbled but indicates freight or crop intake tracking and aggregate sums.
Market notes describe oil advancing with refinery gains and a 20 cent intraday swing. The report cites a near 80 cent intraday move and a record estimated price around 1200 dollars per barrel while government bonds and railroads are mentioned as part of the broader market reaction.
A late 19th century report notes a new well drilled by a Houston company near San Antonio shows a test oil grade similar to high grade Pennsylvania crude. Despite initial sluggish development, capitalists foresee a possible revival, with the rig moved after a temporary shutdown.
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