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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1915
Page
12
A chaotic classified page shows numerous requests and offers for homes and land, including cottages near Adkins, trades and exchanges, and multiple sale notices. Advertisers seek quick deals, with phrases like bargain prices and terms, while buyers express interest in property near various towns and streets.
Describes a bungalow built for Nome featuring loud doors, two bedrooms, bath, kitchen with gas, large front yard planted, wood shed with toilet, large chicken yard, back yard, and prominent plumbing. Includes notes on fixtures, plumbing, and general conveniences. Mentions nearby Crockett and access from Alamo Place.
Fragmented description lists a seven room Berkshire Avenue cottage for 2750 with various features and antiquated terms. The garish OCR text mentions rooms like dining, bedroom, hallways, washstand, chandeliers, and staircase, but many words are garbled. The readable items imply a residential listing with period details.
For sale farm and ranch properties with several acreages. Low down payments offered on improved farms featuring good water, tilled land, and stock facilities. Listings include 7 room houses, barns, and improvements with prices ranging from around 45 to 88 per acre. Contact Detar Blythe, 1406 Monterey St.ord.
In New York on February 3 trading opened with a firm tone but soon slid as longs took profits. Prices for cotton declined through the day, with sharp reductions observed in late morning trading and underclosing levels.
A garbled market note reports March futures opening weak with March at 2.79 and May, July, and December futures sliding. Prices show declines as traders react to lifting offers and uncertain demand, with mentions of cotton and related exchanges in New Orleans.
Fragmentary market note from Liverpool reports futures trading with limited price movement. References cotton futures, bale counts, and product terms, noting prices around 4 650 and 4 000 for certain contracts, with mentions of a forthcoming period and ongoing market activity in Liverpool.
Fragmented data shows cotton receipts and stocks at ports including Boston and New York with references to bale counts, stock levels, and month notes. The report lists commodities, prices, and dates in a period style, reflecting market activity and comparisons across regions.
Local authorities report marriage licenses issued to Vehrs Vin Holm and Linbie ener. ta Teandy and Aniiie Cok. Details on ceremonies and dates not provided in available text.
In Pa on Feb 3 the regional cotton market showed mixed results with declines in key commodities. Prices for some fabrics slipped from 1.38 to 0.85, while others held steady around 1.28 and 2.40 per unit. Industry officials cited modest demand and factory output as factors.
Grain and sugar markets show a rapid advance with higher prices for cereals and dried fruits. Lard, vegetables, and evapo rated fruits arrive in local markets while ship ments of California products begin to show up. Demand remains strong for firm fruits and rapturing stock, with little change in butter and poultry prices.
A garbled wholesale market listing shows various vegetables and fruits with prices by weight and crate, including potatoes, onions, celery, cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, peppers, cranberries, apples, grapes, bananas, peaches, prunes, and canned goods. Names of regions like California, Texas, Oregon, Florida appear with per unit costs. several items show approximate price ranges and packaging units amid readable fragments.
Scrambled market lines show prices for wheat and corn futures, with scattered names and figures. The legible items include Kansas City and Chicago references, May and July contracts, and a run of uncertain quantities amid a chaotic clipping.
Foreign trade in January shows the United States with a substantial favorable balance. Exports totaled $47,058,229 while imports amounted to $27,736,004, marking a monthly excess of exports over imports and the largest such surplus in over a decade. The department notes these figures are telegraphic and reflect activity for four weeks ending January 39, with early 1915 context indicating a high level of export activity versus imports.
January saw cotton exports exceed one million bales as shipments from all United States ports totaled about 9.395 million bales since August 1. Strong demand for ocean freight, high rates, and a shift of ships from Pacific routes to Europe or the West Indies boosted monthly exports, with Europe receiving large forwardings and interior holders aiming for higher prices.
A scan of wholesale price listings shows varied figures across food categories. Canned meats, sardines, salmon, produce, and grains are listed with multiple weights, brands, and destinations, including Texas, New York, and San Antonio markets, with numerous price points and units.
Fragmented report notes naval movements and arrivals around New York harbor with scattered names and places. Readable items include references to vessels, locations, and dates, though many words are garbled, implying a brief maritime intelligence update.
The Fort Worth market report shows hogs trading near record levels amid fluctuating cattle and hog futures. Buyers in Chicago and other hubs moved to secure stock as prices edged up, with hogs near demand highs and cattle bids uneven across regions.
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