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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1912

Page

15

Frosted Oranges and Growing Citrus Demand Spotted

The San Antonio market offers frosted and frost free oranges with prices from 2.50 to 2.76 as supply remains heavy. Southern California reports sharp price rises for orange trees due to freeze damage, while canners note unusually heavy January futures for peas corn and tomatoes. Butter milk and cheese prices rise as milk demand tightens and cane seed climbs to 2.50 per sack amid strong market activity and a forecast of record acreage.

San Antonio California Gay Wisconsin United States East Northwest

Wholesale food and produce price list highlights

The document lists trade prices for vegetables fruits and related goods including Idaho potatoes $2.50 to $2.75 per hundred, onions California $3.00 per hundredweight, cabbage $2.10, oranges California navels $2.75, apples box $2.26 to $2.32, butter country 18-20c, poultry fryers 2.76 to 3.75, eggs 28-30c, peanuts 5.50 per hundredweight, rice 4.50-5.50, hay mid-teens to $22.50 per ton, coffee 17-32c per lb, sugar 5.80-6.10 per hundred pounds, flour $5.40 per barrel, corn 76-94 1/2c per pound, and other assorted canned goods nuts and seeds.

Idaho California York Bermuda Maxwell House Porto Rico Pioneer Liberty Bell

Featureless market at local stock yards

Union Stock Yards reports a small Friday receipts and limited trade with only a handful of cattle calves hogs in each division. Week overview shows strong fed classes with cows at 3.75 dollars calves 5.15 and hogs 6.10 with no sheep or goats recorded.

Union Stock Yards Fed

Mystic Knights of Bovinia Ride Through Fort Worth

A nocturnal roundup by the Mystic Knights of Bovinia in Fort Worth corrals stray cattlemen and initiates new members amid fear and ritual rites. Separate notes report cattle market shifts with 1912 shortages, rising prices, and various Texas ranchers returning from Pearsall and other districts with cattle and plans for feeding.

Fort Worth Mystic Knights of Bovinia Bovinia Hall San Antonio

Beef Steers Sell Lower In Fort Worth Market

Fort Worth market report shows cattle receipts of 2000 with steers steady to lower and prices ranging from 4.00 to 5.70 per hundredweight. Cows, bulls, and calves mostly steady while hogs post top quotes up to 6.45 with bulk around 5.90. No sheep reported.

THE Associated Press Fort Worth

Chicago Market Receipts and Quotation Report

Associated Press notes cattle receipts near 2000 with slow trading and varied prices across cattle types. Hogs receipts around 24000 with slow market but slight gains in some lines. Sheep receipts near 8000 show steady to firm trade with mixed price ranges for natives western yearlings and lambs.

Market Receipts and Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep

St Louis report shows cattle receipts 2000 with 300 Texan, market strong. Native beef steers 4.75 to 8.50, cows 3.00 to 6.75, stockers 3.50 to 5.50, Texas and Oklahoma steers 3.00 to 7.00, calves 5.50 to 7.50. Hog receipts 3000, market 1 cent higher. pigs 4.25 to 6.35, mixed 5.50 to 6.45. Sheep receipts 3000, native muttons 3.75 to 4.75, lambs 5.00 to 6.10.

THE Associated Press Chicago Texas ST. Louis Oklahoma

Kansas City Market Receipts and Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Receipts and quotations: Cattle 1000 total with Native and Southern categories priced from 2.90 to 8.25 per hundredweight and western stock ranges. Hogs 7000 receipts with bulk sales from 5.90 to 6.60, heavier categories up to 6.32. Sheep 2000 receipts with muttons and lambs selling 3.25 to 6.65, fed yearlings 3.50 to 5.60 and fed ewes 2.65.

Associated Press Kansas City Hyadda

Price Quotations for Dairy and Poultry Products

Quotations reported by the Associated Press from Chicago show butter steady with creamery and first class ranges. eggs firm with receipts of 1880 cases. cheese steady with varied denominations. potatoes strong across Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota. poultry firm with turkey and chicken pricing. weights noted for birds in the 60 pound range.

Associated Press Chicago Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota

Poultry Prices Mixed as Markets Close for Day

ST. LOUIS February 2 Quotation reports from poultry firms show chickens at 12 cents a pound for springs, turkeys at 12.5 cents, ducks 13 1 2 cents, geese 8 cents. Butter dull at 27 to 30 cents, creameries. Eggs rise to 25 1 2 cents.

THE Associated Press ST. Louis Springs

New York Market Prices Reported in Fragments

Trade notes from New York show mixed commodity prices with mentions of fresh produce, small goods, and miscellaneous items. The readable lines list numbers and product codes but lack full context or dates for precise interpretation.

Market Quotes From Kansas City Butter Eggs Prices

Quotations in Kansas City show butter at 32 to 34 cents for firsts and 24 1/2 to 26 for packing stock, creamery 32 to 36 cents, eggs extras 85 cents, firsts 83 to 84 34 cents, seconds around 7 to 8 cents.

Associated Press Kansas City

New York Market Updates on Raw Sugar and Commodities

Raw sugar held steady with Muscovado 89 test at 3.90 cents and 96 test centrifugal at 4.40 cents. Molasses sugar 89 test at 3.65 cents. Refined items quiet. Petroleum and molasses stable. hides steady. Central America 22 1/2 cents. leather firm.

THE Associated Press New York Central America

Coffee futures steady on Rio No.7 close

New York February 2 coffee futures closed steady as Rio No.7 traded at 14 to 14 1/2 cents. March futures finished at 13.09 and May at 13.11 per cent.

THE Associated Press New York Rio

Feeder cattle top price signals Oklahoma quality stock

Two loads averaged 1231 and 1246 and sold at 6.90 dollars. This marks the highest price paid this year for Oklahoma fed cattle and indicates local feeders rank among the state's best. The shipment was purchased for Armour and Morris.

Oklahoma Armour & Co Morris

Wheat prices take excited upward jump on world demand

Chicago February 2. Wheat rose sharply with gains up to 1% per bushel as eight world shipments fueled urgent demand in Liverpool Paris and other centers. May opened around 1.03 to 1.04 and closed near 1.04 with a 1% gain. Corn and oats advanced with May contracts firming, while provisions also rose on the grain strength.

Associated Press Chicago Liverpool Paris May

Wheat price snippet with mixed grades and values

A chaotic OCR slice lists wheat prices by grade including No 2 red at 1.00 and 1.02, No 2 hard 1.02 and 1.06, No 1 northern 1.12 and 1.14, No 2 northern 1.14 and 1.12, No 2 spring 1.08 and 98c, durum 93c to 1.0, No 2 white and standard 62% with garbled text.

Associated Press Chicago

Grain price quotes from a commodity report

Cash wheat prices show No 2 red at 1.00 to 1.01 and No 2 hard at 1.03 to 1.12. Corn quotes list No 2 at 66 and No 8 white at 66 to 67. Oats prices include No 8 at 58 and No 2 white at 64. May wheat settles at 1.04 and July at 0.96. Corn May at 0.70 and July at 0.69. Oats May at 0.63 and July at 0.47.

Associated Press ST. Louis

Market quotes for grain and futures as shown

Cash wheat prices for No 2 hard 104 to 110 No 2 red 100 to 101 No 2 mixed 68 to 69c No 3 white ec Oats No 2 white 53 0 No 2 mixed Close May wheat 103 sellers July 95 bid Corn May 69 bid July 67 to 68e

Associated Press Chicago Kansas City

Rice market active in New Orleans with firm sales

The New Orleans rice market showed strength and activity with sales limited to clean divisions. Quotation levels held steady as receipts totaled 38971 rough and 6184 clean with 3832 millers. Clean Honduras and Japan sales occurred at 2% 5% and 2% 3% respectively.

Associated Press New Orleans Honduras Japan

London Metal Prices Reported by Associated Press

Lead dull at 15 pounds 10s 3d per ton. Spelter dull at 26 pounds 2s 64d. Tin spot at 194 pounds. Futures at 192 pounds.

THE Associated Press London

Paris Money Rates Slide Amid Quiet Trade

Paris sources report three per cent rentes at 96f 45c for the account with London exchange at 25f 25c for checks and a private discount rate of 3 percent, signaling subdued activity in early February.

THE Associated Press Paris London

Cotton Futures Open Higher On Strong Support

Cotton futures opened firm with gains of 9 to 15 points in New York and early active months advance 18 to 21 points on short covering and trade support. Reports of export commitments and strong spot markets added to the strength as prices hovered near intraday highs and maintained a steady undertone through midday.

New York

Cotton futures close steady amid fluctuating open and close data

The report shows January to December entries with daily bid and close values for cotton futures. Prices edge higher through the year with notable closes around 10.20 to 10.27, reflecting a steady market tone despite varied intraday moves.

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Amid Market Shift

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady with an 11 to 14 point rise on good demand from both accounts. Short covering and stop losses appeared early while longs trimmed gains later. midday prices held 22 to 26 points up, then receded, closing 14 to 16 points higher.

Associated Press New Orleans Shorts Memphis Shorts Charles D. Findley Findley & Simpson

Unclear price dates listed in a fragmented entry

A sequence of dates and price-like figures appears: February 10.09 March 10.07 May 10.24 25 July 10.83 34 August 10.19 bid September 10.20 asked October 10.18 19 December 10.25 asked. The text seems partially legible but lacks full context or items.

Associated Press New York Ce Os Dee THE New Orleans

Liverpool Cotton Market Prices Rally on February Trading

Closing spot cotton advanced with 6&6 to 17 points rise. American middling fair 6.41 and good middling 6.03, with sales totaling 12,000 bales including 10,500 American for spec and export. Receipts 13,400 all American. futures opened firm and closed barely steady with varied month spreads.

Associated Press Liverpool

Cotton seed oil prices and sales report

Cotton seed oil closed firm in New York with spot and forward prices across months from February to September. Trading activity shows multiple lots sold including 800 March and 200 March at around 5.51 to 5.52, 500 July at 8.77, and 200 September at 6.87. total sales incomplete.

Associated Press New York

Market Closing Report Shows Mixed City Spot Prices

Leading spot markets show varied activity with steady to firm quotations across cities. New York and Houston hold steady while New Orleans maintains firm levels, and minor gains are seen in others reflecting regional demand.

Uneasiness Displayed In The Stock Market

The New York session showed steadier quotes near yesterday’s close with Reading fluctuating and United States Steel, Reading, and Union Pacific moving. The market cooled after a brisk run yesterday as demand faded. late gains revived briefly before closing steady with cautious losses on some issues.

Associated Press New York Contin Lorillard Rose Gett & Myers Ders United States Steel Union Pacific Bel Valley Thei All States Steel Reading Lehigh Valley York Central American Lehigh Ae Union Effic Pacific Mail THE Liverpool American Car & Foundry Amertican Anaconda Mining Co Csvesess A Chi, & N. Ww Erie Illinois Central Interborough-Met Louisville & Nashville Missouri Pacific Kan, & Tex International Harvester General Electric Texas Company Ween Eeee

Cotton market steady as futures advance in Memphis report

Spot cotton in Memphis on February 2 shows a steady market with middling 100 and a slight advance in Yc futures. Market observers note stable prices amid limited demand and steady daily activity in the cotton trade.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn

Voting strength in Tarrant County rises with tax payments

Fort Worth Feb 2 The count shows Tarrant County voting strength increased by 3087 due to this year's poll tax payments according to figures from the county tax collector's office.

Associated Press Fort Worth Tarrant County

Harris County Voting Strength Drops This Year

Harris county voting strength totals 16,278 this year down from 17,513 last year a decrease of 1,235. City voting strength is 10,900 this year compared with 12,425 last year a drop of 1,525.

Harris Associated Press Houston Harris County

Blanco county poll taxes tally totals 1005

Special to The Light reports Blanco Texas on February 2, 1925. Poll taxes paid in Blanco county total 1005 with 761 paid, 44 exemptions, and an estimated overage of 200 in county.

Blanco Tex Blanco County

Poll Tax Receipts Rise in Smithville

Gain in Smithville Texas as of February 1 shows 455 poll taxes paid, up fifty from last year. The number of eligible voters is estimated at seventy five.

Smithville Tex

Guadalupe County poll tax receipts and totals

In Seguin Guadalupe county poll tax payments for the year total 3381 with 112 exemptions and 400 city receipts with fifteen exemptions. Last year county total was 3646.

Seguin Tex Guadalupe County City of Seguin

Nueces County Poll Taxes Rise in Corpus Christi

Complete poll tax payments for Nueces county totaled 2801 with exemptions, an increase of 351 over the prior year. Corpus Christi city alone paid 322 more than last year.

Nueces County Corpus Christi

Kerr County Poll Taxes Special to The Light

Kerrville report notes Kerr County issued 875 poll tax receipts with 53 exemption certificates and 100 overs.

Kerr County Kerrville Tex

Bank of England transfers bullion for India shipment

London reports 198000 pounds of bullion entered the Bank of England yesterday while 176000 pounds were withdrawn for shipment to India amid ongoing financial movements.

Associated Press London Bank of England India

Silver King Polar Bear Revels In Winter Comfort

New York Times notes the polar bear Silver King at the New York Zoological Park flourishes in the cold snap. The 800 pound animal enjoys ice and baths, moving easily across newly formed ice and relishing feeding times, a contrast to his summer misery.

New York New York Times New York Zoological Park Silver King Elismere’s Land Zoological Park

Arizona Commercial Defeats Butte Coalition in Close Market Close

Boston report lists closing figures with Arizona Commercial leading at 21 percent, Calumet and Arizona at 14, Greene Cananea at 8, North Butte at 24 percent, and others totaling 6814. The brief shows market activity and percentage shares for several mining interests.

THE Associated Press Boston Arizona Commercial Butte Coalition Calumet and Arizona Greene Cananea North Butte

Cotton blanket makers report firm business into July

New York reports leading manufacturers have forward orders through July. Standard nap fabrics sell well while lesser brands see price cuts. Print cloths are firmer and yarn costs are higher. Jobbers show moderate trade.

Associated Press New York

Wool Prices Steady Across Grades In St. Louis Market

In St. Louis on February 2 wool markets held steady with medium combing and clothing grades at 20 21 percent, light fine at 15 1 2 percent, heavy fine at 12 1 4 percent, and tub washed wool quoted at 27 30 cents per pound.

THE Associated Press Louis

Rate Increase at Bank of Bombay Raises Discount

Bombay officials report the discount rate at the Bank of Bombay was raised from seven to eight percent yesterday. The move sharpens lending costs in the region and signals tighter credit conditions for businesses and individuals.

Associated Press Bombay Bank of Bombay

Spelter Firm Leads Lead Futures in St Louis

Spelter firm reports steady lead market in St Louis on February 2 with prices at 4.15 to 4.17 percent.

THE Associated Press ST. Louis

Feline Frenzy Targets Musk City Firm

An odd want ad in the Musk Times stirred a local firm into action as cats are sought to combat a rat problem. Officials reported 786 felines at the commission house by noon, with the manager and staff fleeing home in taxis amid the uproar.

O Times Feed and Mission Commission House

Burial Permits for Clausen and Perales

Burial permits issued for H. J. Clausen 69 who died at City Hospital and M. de la Pax Perales with address 111 Brooks Street. Fragmentary text includes a stray quotation about a fireless cooker.

H. J. Clausen City Hospital M. de la Pax Perales Brooks Street

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