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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1916

Page

9

Markets Show Stable Prices Across Wholesale Trade

Wholesale prices for the trade Tuesday show steady trends with Texas country candied at 22 to 24 cents per pound in storage, Texas creamery butter at 32 and a half cents, common country stock 16 to 17 cents, and firm poultry values: hens 4.50 to 6.00 per dozen, friers 3.50 to 4.50, broilers 2.00 to 3.50, turkeys 15 to 16 cents per pound, ducks 4.50 to 5.50, geese 7.60 to 10.00 per dozen, plus rabbits 9 to 11 cents per dozen.

Texas Texas Creamery

Market Quotations From Chicago Trade Report

Chicago market prices quoted today show butter higher with creamery at 24 32 cents, eggs lower, receipts of 2845 cases including firsts at 28 30 cents, ordinary firsts 22 ½ cents. Potatoes lower with 50 car loads reported, Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin and Dakota white potatoes at 95 cents to 1.02, Ohio arrivals 93 1/2 cents. Fowls and springs prices noted as well.

Chicago Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin

Market Quotations From Kansas City Report

Kansas City market quotes dated February 15 show butter prices at 30 cents for creamery, 28 for firsts, 26 for seconds, packing 1.94 to 1.94 and eggs at 23 cents for firsts 21 for seconds. Poultry prices list hens at 14 cents, turkeys 20 cents, springs 18 cents.

Eansas City

Rice market steady with Honduras and Japan grades

New Orleans reports rice trading firm across grades, except clean Japan steady. Receipts listed for rough and clean rice with Honduran and Japan consignments, prices shown for rough and clean Honduras, rice polish, and bran.

New Orleans Japan Honduras

New York Mills Reports Fall 1916 Staple Worsted Output

New York mills announce fall 1916 staple worsteds fully under order and palate. Raw yarn prices rise steadily while burlaps advance. Market tone remains firm as production plans proceed amid unsettled shipments.

New York la Foods Mills

Pine industry weekly report shows strong activity

New Orleans report from February 11 records Southern Pine Association data. New business booked 1 093 900 feet. shipped 745 735 275 feet. orders on hand 255 087 675 feet.

New Orleans

Rail clerks work on Texas interline tariff supplement

Galveston Texas February 15 passenger ticket clerks from Texas railroads gathered to prepare a supplement to the exhaust joint interline passenger tariff. The update will cover miscellaneous ranges in local fares and should be completed within a week.

Galveston Tex Texas

Gutton Yields Under Liquidation Pressure

Gutton exits under heavy pressure from active liquidation amid a weak foreign market. The move signals continued financial strain as traders assess liquidity and demand in global markets.

Market Cotton Prices Daily Quotations From Key Hubs

Quotations from principal spot cotton markets used as a basis for country buying and selling. Midgrade middling prices are listed for San Antonio New Orleans and other markets with delivery at the market. Figures show daily sales volumes and price levels across hubs.

San Antonio Rloubion Cikcs New Orleans

Cotton Prices Fall in Texas Spot Markets Amid Future Slump

Cotton prices declined about 60 cents per base in Texas spot markets as futures fell in New York and New Orleans contracts. Bearish crop prep news and Mississippi floods’ damage weighed on sentiment while Louisiana lands avoided major harm. Trade activity slowed as markets awaited export developments and South acreage figures with local spot quoters easing to around 1.40 for middling.

Cotton Exchange Cortion Texas New Orleans South Louisiana Geprveaue Mississi Feather Liverpool San Antonio

New York Cotton Opens Steady but Declines as Market Slips

The cotton market opened steady with a 2 to 4 point drop after Liverpool weakness and scattered offerings. May fell to 12.03, July 12.22, October 12.26 before closing steady as liquidation and local selling eased, with reports of a Mississippi levee break influencing sentiment but not crop prospects.

New York Liverpool St. Joseph

Cotton futures open steady with varied March through December points

New York trading shows March at 11.88, May 12.12, July 12.29, October 2.33, December 12.44. Futures close 14 to 15 points lower with volatility across the board.

New York

Liverpool Set to Open With Minor Rate Change

A brief market note reports Liverpool expected to open Wednesday with a 3 to 4 percentage point drop. An 11 o'clock call is cited for further guidance, referencing New York calls and a DEGREE indicator.

Liverpool

New Orleans cotton prices drift on weak morning session

Cotton futures opened higher on the March option but limp demand faded by midmorning. Prices slid to a net loss of 8 points, then recovered slightly on levee break reports, before noon dipping 11 to 16 points below yesterday’s close. The market ended steady with a net loss around 16 to 17 points.

New Orleans Louisiana

Cotton futures open steady in New Orleans market

New Orleans on February 15 shows steady cotton futures with opening bids for March 11.67, May 11.94, July 12.16, October 12.15, December 12.30. Prices closed 16 to 17 points lower with May at 11.67 and nearby activity noted.

New Orleans

Marine stocks dip as selling pressure broadens

New York trading opened with renewed selling of marine shares and related issues under pressure. Crucible Steel Baldwin Locomotive and Mercantile Marine fell 1 to 2 points, with copper remaining firm briefly before easing. Marine preferred slipped over 4 points intraday before partial recovery. rail shares and U S Steel showed irregular activity amid looming legislative scrutiny.

New York Crucible Steel Baldwin Locomotive Mercantile Marine U.S. Steel Marine Preferred

Cotton Situation at a Glance San Antonio Prices

San Antonio market data shows current cotton prices and trends with noted price shifts, offering a concise snapshot of the local fiber trade for traders and producers.

Chicago Wheat and Grain Markets Rally on Export News

In Chicago on February 15, wheat posted gains after early selling, aided by fresh export transactions. May and July futures closed higher. Corn and oats followed the upward tilt with light offerings and firm closes. hog receipts remained scarce versus last year.

Chicago Ill Europe

Further Reductions in Eggs Hit San Antonio Market

The San Antonio market saw further easing in egg quotations on Tuesday. Country receipts were liberal and demand broad enough, with sellers compelled to lower prices. Poultry and dairy trade remained steady, potatoes stayed firm due to high regional demand, and Texas plans fewer potato reductions this year boosting market sentiment.

San Antonio Kuyerg Produce Commission Texas

Live Stock Prices Hold Steady Across Markets

Union Stock Yards reports a moderate run of cattle calves hogs with steady values. Steers top at 6.60, cows 5.50 to 6, calves 6 to 7.25, hogs 7 to 7.50, no sheep or goats traded locally. Fort Worth noted a 10 cent higher beef cattle deal, hogs steady, other centers also steady.

Union Stock Yards Fort Worth

Grain Prices in San Antonio Markets Reported

San Antonio grain buyers posted prices for Tuesday deliveries with Texas wheat at 1.35 per bushel, northern wheat at 1.86, Corn Texas No 3 at 0.80, northern No 2 at 0.78, northern white at 0.83. Oats Texas red at 0.33 bulk and 0.38 sacks, northern white 0.61 bulk and 0.68 sacks. Oklahoma grades mirror Texas figures.

M. Maracheau Grain Co San Antonio Texas Oklahoma

Local Packing House Prices For Dealers Tuesday

Local quotations list dry salt bacon extras 14 4 cents, dry gilt extras 13 cents, 14 to 16 pound bacon 15 cents, fancy breakfast bacon 28 cents, fancy hams 19 cents, bacon bellies 14 to 16 pound average 16 cents, pure lard 11 cents.

Wheat and grain prices fluctuate in Chicago trading

In Chicago on February 16, quotes show No. 2 red wheat at 1,261 with 1.29 percent, No. hard wheat at 1.28 with 1.28 percent. Corn is nominal and oats trade around standard 497 and 49 percent, barley at 67 and 78e.

Chicago

Grain and Grocery Markets Quiet in Local Trade

There were no price charges of importance from local grain jobbers or millers today. Grocer jobbers offered no new reports on Tuesday.

Wheat quotations from St. Louis grain market notes

In St. Louis on February 16 quotations for grain were reported with No. 3 red at 1.39 per bushel and No. 2 hard and No. 2 white listed as nominal. Prices were given as nominal for the various grades including No. 2 and No. 3 white.

Louis

Crop Prices Reported in Kansas City Trading

Kansas City quotation bulletin lists Wheat No 2 hard 1.18 to 1.28, No 2 red 1.38, Corn No 2 mixed 70c, No 2 white 70c, Oats No 2 white 48 to 50c, No 2 mixed 46 to 49c.

Kansas City

Mercantile Exchange Rates and Bond Movements Noted

New York traders report mercantile paper at 3.3 percent. Sterling exchange quotes sixty day bills at 4.70 percent, demand 4.75 percent, cables 4.7645. Guilders demand 42.244, cables 4.2444. Bar silver at 56 1 2 cents. Mexican dollars at 43 8 cents. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds easy.

New York Mercantile Paper Sterlin Exchange

Spot cotton markets ease in Liverpool trade

Liverpool cotton markets show price declines with good middling at 8.02d and middling at 8.05d while low middling sits at 7.69d. Total sales reach an estimated number of bales with 2000 bales sold for export and speculation and receipts around 21,000 bales.

Liverpool

Money Market Mexican Money in San Antonio

Money market notes show Mexican money tracing with quotes in New York on Feb 15. Time loans steady at 2 1/2 percent for 60 and 90 days, six months at 3 1/2 percent. call money steady with high 2 percent, low 1 percent, ruling rate 1 1/2 percent, last loan 2 percent, closing bid 1 1/2 percent, offered at 2 percent.

San Antonio New York

Futures price table shows Liverpool quotes

Futures listing from Liverpool on February 15 with February to next February contracts. Details include February 7.78 and 7.74 for March, 7.73 for March April, 7.704%4d for April May, and successive months ending at 7.24d for January February.

Ee Eee Liverpool

Cotton seed oil closes firm on New York trading

Cotton seed oil closed firm with spot bids at 9.40. Futures for February through September posted values from 9.29 to 9.54 while total sales sat at 9.29 430. Trading occurred on February 15 in New York.

New York

London Money and Silver Rates Reported

London market update notes bar silver at 26 4 per ounce and money at 4 4 percent. Discount rates listed for short bills at 6 4 percent and three months at 5 1/2 percent.

London

Coffee futures steady in New York trade

In New York on February 16 coffee futures remained firm with March at 7.97 and July at 8.04 as traders watched market conditions.

York

Wholesale Fresh Vegetables and Fruits Prices

Wholesale prices to trade for a wide range of vegetables and fruits with regional notes. Potatoes from Colorado and California. onions from California. celery from California. peppers from Florida. tomatoes, beans, squash, okra, lettuce, carrots, cabbage, and more with per hundredweight, per crate, per dozen, and per box figures. Include canned fruits and vegetables with various regional prices.

Lesa Commission Colorado California Marie Cuban Texas Florida Louisiana Sauliflower Washington

Fort Worth market cattle hogs and sheep report

Fort Worth Texas wholesale market update shows cattle receipts around 2600 with prices from 6.50 to 7.75 for bees es stockers and cows and heifers, bulls and calves. Hogs receipts near 4500 with bulk sales 7.75 to 7.95 and various weight categories. Sheep receipts about 600 with lambs 8.50 to 16.50 and yearlings 7.50 to 8.50. goats 3.00 to 5.90.

Fort Worth Tex

Chicago Hogs Cattle And Sheep Markets Report

On February 15 in Chicago receipts were hogs 29 000 with a slow market and bids from 7.76 to 8.55 for various classes. cattle receipts 85 000 with a strong market and prices for native beef steers 6.50 to 9.65, western steers 6.75 to 8.15, stockers and feeders 5.60 to 7.25, cows and heifers 3.15 to 8.20, calves 8.50 to 11.50. sheep receipts 16 000 with a steady market and prices for wethers 7.75 to 8.35 and lambs 9.90 to 11.50.

Chicago Texas Oklahoma

Grain futures close with mixed gains in Kansas City

In Kansas City on February 15 grain futures ended mixed. Wheat May 1.19 percent higher and July 1.154 percent higher. Corn May 73 and July 74 cents. oats May 48 cents.

Kansas City

Receipts and prices for Hogs Cattle and Sheep in St Louis

Receipts show 12 000 hogs market steady with several price ranges from 6 50 to 8 35 for different hog categories. Cattle receipts run 3590 with natives at 7 50 to 3 50 for steers and yearlings. cows and calves and stockers noted with varied ranges. Sheep receipts total 400 with higher market and prices from 8 00 to 11 35 for yearling wethers and lambs.

Kansas City Market Receipts and Prices Report

Kansas City market notes show receipts of 15 900 hogs with strong demand. Hog values range from 7.70 to 8.05 for bulk and pigs quoted 6.25 to 7.59. Cattle receipts near 7000 with prime fed steers 8.40 to 9.00 and dressed beef steers 6.75 to 8.35. cows 4.25 to 6.75. stockers 6.00 to 7.75. Sheep receipts 12 000 with lambs 10.40 to 13.10. yearlings 9.00 to 9.75. wethers 7.50 to 8.25. Ewes incomplete in fragment.

Oklahoma City Kansas City

Sugar Prices Move in New York Market Report

Raw sugar firm Centrifugal 4.89 and molasses sugar 4.12 per hundredweight. Refined sugar firm ten points higher with cut loaf 7, crushed 6.90, mould A 6.55, cubes 6.15, powdered 6.20, fine granulated 6.10, diane A 6.10, confectioners A 6. No 5.85.

New York

Disinfection Ordered for Hawaiian Cotton Imports

The Department of Agriculture ordered disinfection of Hawaiian cotton shipped to the United States to prevent pink bollworm introduction. Similar measures already apply to other cotton imports.

Washington United States Department of Agriculture

Turpentine and Resin Market Currents From Savannah

Savannah, Feb 15 Turpentine scene shows last sale Feb 7 at 44 percent of sales none with receipts 4 shipments 8 stock 11452 Resin steady with sales 929 receipts 968 shipments 1010 stock 54 prices listed with various codes and figures for multiple grades and organizations.

Savannah

State Treasurer to Substitute Refunding Bonds

The attorney general's department advised that a M. A. refunding bonds should be substituted for bonds on hand and not sold as is under section 3. of chapter 154. The ruling means the state treasurer need not advertise for refunding, only substitute the bonds.

Austin Tex Edwards Attorney General's Department A. M

Knights of Columbus Lecture in Yoakum

Yoakum council of the Knights of Columbus has arranged a free lecture and question box by Peter Collins of Massachusetts on Whats Wrong With the World at the O K Theater on February 26.

Knights of Columbus Yoakum Tex Yoakum Council The Peter Collins Massachusetts O. K

Obituary of Mrs Mary O Boesneri of Austin ties

Mrs. Mary O. Boesneri, 64, died at 11 15 Tuesday after a heart illness at 315 Nacogdoches Street. A native of Austin she lived in San Antonio about fifteen years. The body will be taken to Austin for burial Thursday afternoon. Surviving: three daughters Mrs. Mary Lee Nickelson San Antonio Mrs Hallie Brown Beaumont and Mrs Mary Shropshire Roswell New Mexico a brother S E Rosengren Austin and two sisters Mrs N J Alexander Austin and Mrs Hale Lumbek Paso Robles California.

Mary O. Boesneri Nacogdoches Street Boesneri Austin Texas San Antonio Mary Lee Nickelson Hallie Brown Beaumont Mary Shropshire Roswell N. M S. E. Rosengren N. J. Alexander Hale Lumbeck Paso Robels Cal

Marine Intelligence Galveston February arrivals and sailings

Arrived: Benefactor from Liverpool Dowald from Cardiff Crown of Cordova from Barce lona Casiana yacht from Tampico. Sailed: Neches to New York Balmes to Barcelona Ventura de Larrinaga to Manchester.

Galveston Tex Benefactor Liverpool Dowald Cardiff Crown of Cordova Barcelona Casiana Tampico Neches New York Balmes Ventura de Larrinaga Manchester

Metal markets report with copper and tin gains

In New York on February 15 lead holds at 6.20 while spelter has no quote. Copper firm with electrolytic nearby months at 28.60 and later at 26.75 27.50. Iron steady unchanged and tin firm with spot at 41.87 percent.

New York

Commodity price report from London markets

London market figures list lead, spelter, copper, electrolytic and tin prices in pounds sterling for spot and futures. Notable figures include lead 32 pounds 4s, spelter 99 pounds, copper 106 pounds 10s spot and 105 pounds futures, electrolytic 136 pounds 10s, tin 182 pounds 108 futures 182 pounds 108, and antimony 125 pounds.

London

New Canadian budget to tax war costs and grow revenue

Ottawa February 15 The annual budget statement to be delivered by Sir Thomas White outlines new taxation and war appropriations for the coming year. Canada has a favorable trade balance but a growing soldier enlistment to 500000 prompts higher revenue needs likely totaling 200 to 250 million. War profits are rumored to be taxed but no income tax or farmer impact is expected.

Ottawa Ont House of Commons Thomas White Canada

Weather bulletin from Allen Buell forecaster

U S Department of Agriculture weather bulletin provides local forecast details prepared by Allen Buell as the department's weather forecaster.

U.S. Department OF Agriculture Weather Bulletin Allen Buell

Miss Kate Murry Waugh Dies After Move From Cedar Falls

Miss Kate Murry Waugh about 61 died in her Blum street apartments on Monday for health reasons. A native of Canada she came to the city from Cedar Falls Iowa three months ago. She is survived by two sisters Mrs Fannie Peter son of Columbus Kansas and Mrs Mary Rice of Minneapolis Minnesota four brothers William George C Waugh Eskridge Kansas P E Waugh Iowa Kansas and Ed Waugh Cedar Falls Iowa Body prepared by Riebe company and taken to Cedar Falls Tuesday for interment.

Kate Murry Waugh Blum Street Cedar Falls Iowa Canada Fannie Peterson Columbus Kans Mary Rice Minneapolis Minn William George C. Waugh Eskridge P. E. Waugh Ed Waugh Riebe Company

Baraca Class Elects Officers at McKinley Avenue Church

At McKinley Avenue Church the Baraca Class elected officers for six months: President Nelson Greeman, Vice President Alfred Appleby, Treasurer Riobert KF Mathis, Reporters Paul Lindgren and Roger Stokes. Athletic club officers were also chosen: President Roger Stokes and Secretary-Treasurer George Vernon.

McKinley Avenue Church Nelson Greeman Alfred Appleby Riobert KF. Mathis Paul Lindgren Roger Stokes McKinley Avenue Baraca George ©. Vernon

Whitman Seen As Possible New York Delegate Head

New York delegates gathered for the Republican state convention to choose their delegation to the national convention. Governor Charles S Whitman was seen as a likely head of the New York slate with John Root set to call the convention to order and deliver an issues outline for the campaign.

New York Charles 8S. Whitman New York State Jihn Root

School for Salesmen Aims to Train Efficiency at Carnegie

Pittsburg February 15 The bureau of salesmanship research said to be the first of its kind will affiliate with the Carnegie Institute of Technology and open for study in June Professor W W Bingham of the institute announced. A group of leading manufacturers backs the project to promote efficiency in selecting and training salesmen.

Pittsburg Bureau of Salesmanship Research Carnegie Institute of Technology W. W. Bingham

San Antonio Water Supply Pays Record River Avenue Paving

The paving assessment of the San Antonio Water Supply Company for River avenue frontage, amounting to $20,000, was paid Monday to Eureka Paving Company. It stands as the largest single paving assessment in the city's improvement program, while other River avenue property owners band together to oppose their assessments.

San Antonio Water Supply Company River Avenue Eureka Paving Company

Girl Dies From Shot Wound in Marlin Texas Gun Fight

Miss Mary Wiszgoski died from a gun wound suffered in a Saturday night shootout at her father’s home near Marlin Texas. Four men are held awaiting grand jury action in connection with the killing.

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