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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
11
The cotton market opened strong but soon weakened as news on peace talks and submarine activity spurred selling. Prices slid through the day with New York closing about 100 points lower and New Orleans down similarly. San Antonio to be announced.
The New York cotton market opened about two dollars higher per bale on hopes for peace and stronger cables, with January near 17.39 and May 17.87, but prices fell back amid heavy selling and submarine activity news. By afternoon March slipped to 16.60 and May to 16.84 before a late rally lifted March to 16.91 in brief trades.
In New York on December 21 cotton futures opened steady with December at 17.00 and July at 17.88. Prices closed 99 to 102 points lower amid varied intraday moves. The 11 oclock call noted further declines and market uncertainty.
New Orleans traders sent cotton prices higher after President Wilson called for belligerents to discuss peace and a strong Liverpool market. Early gains of 35 to 48 points gave way to a late morning rally before Secretary Lansing's note sparked a violent sell off. Old crop months fell 99 to 104 points from intraday highs as panic pricing emerged in the afternoon.
New Orleans December 21 report notes a strong opening for cotton with December at 16.83 and other months around 17.29 to 18. Futures closed at about 100 points lower, signaling a downturn after initial gains.
Liverpool spot cotton firm with good middling at 10.62 pence per pound and middling 10.624, lowmiddling 10.364. Receipts total 62,000 but 7,000 held for speculation and export.
Liverpool trade notes show futures holding near steady levels with a string of small shifts across contract pairs. Prices range from December 10.28d to November-December 9.68d, indicating muted momentum and a cautious market posture.
Northern cattle hogs and sheep gain modestly while Kansas City prices rise 5 to 10 cents. Local yards stay quiet as Christmas demand fades. Calves scarce push top grades to 6.50, hogs 6.60 to 7.50, cows 4.50 to 5.26, beeves 5.50 to 6.25, goats 3.50 to 4.50 amid light receipts.
Washington December 21 The cattle quarantine was raised from more than 31000 square miles in the South freed from the cattle tick in the last fiscal year. The bureau of animal industry notes tick free areas allowed introduction of purebred beef and dairy cattle and hog raising in the South increased due to bureau activities.
The C O Austin Commissioner approved a contract re insuring all business of the Guarantee Life Insurance Company of Houston by the Farmers' Life Insurance Company of Denver Cole. Farmers' Life absorbs Guarantee Life and takes on all liabilities. Guarantee Life had 16734500 in force on December 31 1915 with 6202 policy holders. Farmers' Life was licensed to operate in Texas.
The New York sugar market advanced peaceful signals and a softer tone to the spot market spurred further selling of futures. At noon, prices were 8 to 7 points lower with raw sugar unsettled and centrifugal at 5.14 while molasses stood at .27 and fine granulated around 7.00.
Prices from San Antonio market show butter steady with creamery at 80 34¢ per lb and country 25 28c. Poultry values drop with hens 4.26 to 7.00, friers 3.75 to 6.00, broilers 2.40 to 3.00, turkeys 21 to 22c per lb, ducks 6.00 to 7.00 per dozen, geese 10.00 to 12.00. Kansas City quotations list butter creamery 40¢, firsts 9¢, seconds 7¢. poultry hens 16¢, roasters 12½¢, turkeys 24¢. potatoes steady at 1.45–1.50.
Butter stays steady with creamery 82 percent at 38 cents. Firsts 40 4ic and ordinary firsts 35 36c, 32 400 in cases. Potatoes steady with eighteen car receipts. White potatoes vary by region from $1.40 to $1.80. Poultry prices hold, fowls 17 cents, springs 11 to 7 cents, turkeys 25 cents.
In New York closing, the coffee market shows future contracts steady with No. 7 futures set at 8.62 for March and 8.76 for May, reflecting limited price movement after the session.
In Chicago on December 21 President Wilsons peace message sparked a sharp wheat selloff of 6 to 7 cents, then strong buying limited losses and sent May and July futures higher. May ranged around 1.55 to 1.58 amid rising export demand and Lansing note fears, with closes up modestly from day prior. corn oats and provisions followed with smaller gains and mixed movement overall.
Kansas City quotations for wheat corn and rye show slight declines or stability. Wheat futures fall around four to six cents with No 2 hard at 1.56 to 1.66 and No 2 red near 1.62. Corn moves mostly steady with No 2 white around 64 and No 2 mixed 52 to 58 cents. Rye quoted at 1.31 to 1.82.
From Kansas City on December 21 grain futures ended with wheat Dec at 1.61 and May at 1.00, and corn Dec at 884 cents and May at 8 cents, reflecting differing near term prices for the two staple grains.
Fort Worth market summary shows cattle receipts around 4500 with steer bids near 6.00 to 9.50 and cows around 4.00 to 4.25. Hog receipts about 5000 with bulk at 10.00 to 10.20 and top near 10.80. Lambs and yearlings also priced, goats listed, with overall mixed activity and steady to higher tones.
Receipts totals show hogs at 43,000 with a strong market up to five cents from yesterday. Bulk sales range near 9.80 to 10.20 for large pigs, and cattle quotes list Western steers to 10.00, cows and heifers to 10.00, calves to 11.50, while sheep yield steady with wethers at 8.85 to 9.90 and lambs 11.00 to 13.15.
Cattle and hogs show varied gains amid healthy receipts. Hogs rise up to five cents. bulk hog prices around 9.85 to 10.30, heavy hogs 10.20 to 10.85, pigs 8.25 to 9.00. Cattle receipts include 600 southern steers with a steady to slight gain. prime fed steers 10.50 to 11.60, dressed beef steers 7.60 to 10.25, cows and heifers 6.50 to 10.60, stockers 6.00 to 8.50, calves 6.60 to 11.00. Sheep receipts strong. lambs 12.26 to 13.10, yearlings 10.60 to 11.60, wethers 9.50, ewes 6.00 to 12.60.
In St Louis on December 21 receipts totaled about 16 000 hogs with prices five to ten cents higher led by lights at 9.90 to 10.85 and good heavy hogs at 10.40 to 10.50. Cattle receipts reached 6 500 with a steady market. native beef steers ranged 7.50 to 11.60, cows 5.50 to 8.50, stockers 5.30 to 7.75, prime southern beef steers 8.00 to 9.00 and feeder yearlings 7.50 to 9.00. Sheep receipts were about 1 000 with a steady market. lambs 8.00 to 13.00, yearlings 9.00 to 11.25.
Oklahoma City sale results show cattle steady to higher with hogs and sheep near steady. Prices listed include feeder offerings from Gotebo Perry and Mantooth with steady ranges around 11.40 for cattle and lighter hog and sheep bids.
Stock yesterday and the same day last week and last year show deficits. The season total records 149,938 bales.
Weather Bureau bulletin notes wind under 10 mph and precipitation under .01 inch not published. Allen Buell, meteorologist, reports below zero conditions.
Lead price listed at 7.62 to 7.75 with weak and unsettled trade. Spot delivery for East St. Louis shown at 10. Copper and tin unsettled with prices noted as 41.75 for spot tin. Minor references to other alloys and quarters appear jumbled.
Lead sold at 10s per pound with 30 pounds sterling, Spelter at 54 pounds 6s, Spot copper at 142 pounds 10s and futures 136 pounds. Electrolytic copper 155 pounds, Spot tin 179 pounds and futures 181 pounds sterling.
Quotation notes from St Louis on December 21 show wheat easing with No 2 red at 1.70 and No 2 hard around 1.63 to 1.67, while corn declines with No 2 at 0.91 and various No 2 white quotes. The report ends with incomplete details for No 2 white and other grades.
Chicago market report shows No 2 red wheat and No 2 hard at nominal prices. Corn No 2 yellow quoted at 92 92 and a half cents, oats standard around 60 to 65 cents, barley 85 to 120 cents depending on grade.
Chicago December 21 packers quote dry salt extras 16c bacon extras 17c dry salt bellies 14 16c pound average 8c fancy breakfast bacon 28c fancy hams 22c bacon bellies 14 16c pound average 19c pure lard 18c compound 15c American cheese 28c per pound
Prices for large fryers drop from 5.60 to 3.75 4.25 while broilers range 2.40 to 3. Eggs fall to 36 or 36 cents. Florida grapefruit slips to 4 a box. Onions tight. Rope up 3 cents a pound. Corn Texas No 3 at 1.15 delivered to points. Hides continue firm. Receipts high with brisk trade on poultry and turkeys.
A dense listings of wholesale prices for vegetables and fruits to retailers and shippers. It includes California onions and cabbage rates, Texas peppers, celery crates, cranberries by barrel, peaches, and assorted items with unit measures and crate prices. Prices vary by item and origin, with numerous figures and ranges.
The notice catalogs wholesale prices for fruits, dried fruits, canned goods, grains, meats, nuts, and seasonal items. It lists items such as limes, grapes, peaches, apples, prunes, figs, dates, canner fruits, vegetables, sugar, coffee, rice, corn, oats, hay, and flour with per unit and per hundredweight rates. It also includes hides, beeswax, and Christmas tree prices.
Gray cotton fabrics showed irregular weakness while yarns eased and worsted yarns held steady. Knit goods trade remained better than typical for this season as of Wednesday in New York.
Savannah reports turpentine firm with 52 percent sales and 300 receipts, 65 shipments, stock 22 355. Resin firm shows 1935 receipts 887 shipments 289. Quotations list range from 6.22 to 6.50 with mentions of prices and entities missing clear context.
In New Orleans on December 21 rough and clean rice stayed steady. receipts total 3405 sacks rough at 405 dollars and 1538 for clean. Sales included 2050 pockets of Clean Fonsiuras to Japan at 1610 and 1662 for Blue Rose.
Today's Army orders name Major George Beaver Jr. Captain Arthur N. Hilger and First Lieutenant Alfred R. Allen from Arkansas, and Thomas Riley also from Arkansas, plus Second Lieutenant Arthur J. Seeds from Arizona.
New York muttered through a heavy opening session as President Wilsons note to the belligerents spurred rapid liquidation. Steel led the declines with a 104 to 105 percent range in a single lot of 60 000 shares, while others like Antic Gulf and West Indies Industrial Alcohol Crucible Steel and American Locomotive dropped from 4 to 9 points. Rallies of two to seven points appeared briefly amid renewed selling pressure, with total volume around 2 700 000 shares as the market closed weak after a day of widespread declines.
On December 21 the mercantile panel reports sterling 60 day bills at 3 60 day bills on banks 47, commercial 60 day bills 470, demand 475, cables 476. Francs demand 84, cables 683. Guilders demand 40, cables 40. Bar silver at 69 cents per Mexican dollar. Government bonds steady. railroad bonds weak.
New York reports time loans steady with 60 and 90 day at 6 percent, six months around 4 1/4 percent. Call money remains strong with the latest loan offered at 5 percent.
London market update shows bar silver at 96 13 104 per ounce and money at 44 percent. Discount rates listed include short bills at 6 percent and three months at 54 ecose Suess.
A manager urges cast to be charitable as tonight's receipts go to aid starving Belgians. He appeals to actors to avoid waste and maximize donations, framing the show as a relief effort rather than entertainment.
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