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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
13
State health department reports for 1915 document 4494 animals valued at 250942 dollars as losses to charbon or anthrax. Many carcasses are too decomposed for examination, so total losses may be higher. Disease reached 28 counties in 1915, up from 27 in 1914, and 39 counties by January 1, 1916.
Chicago prices show creamery butter at 32 1 2 cents, eggs up with 2 1 2 to 23 1 2 cents for firsts and 22 1 2 to 22 2 3 for ordinary, 2743 cases received. Potatoes fall on 26 car receipts, Minnesota Wisconsin and Dakota whites at 90 to 90 cents, Minnesota and Dakota chios at 85 to 90 cents.
Liverpool reports weekly cotton statistics with 76 000 bales forwarded to mills. American cotton figures and stock values are listed, along with imports of 85 9 American and exports of 2356. The record notes cot ton statistics for the period ending February 18.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved higher class rates between New Orleans and Orange Beaumont Houston and Galveston Texas and increased commodity rates to Orange and Beaumont endpoints matching the same levels.
New Orleans price report shows strong Honduras rice steady in Japan markets with roughs at 400 and clean Honduras at 8.4 per bag. Receipts totaled 1918 rough, 1718 millers, 69175 clean sacks. Quotation levels unchanged.
Quotations for dairy eggs and poultry from Kansas City on February 18 show Butter at 30c for firsts 28c seconds 26c packing 19 2c. Eggs Firsts 23c seconds 2 Poultry Hens 14c turkeys 20c rings 18c.
Precipitation yesterday was none, normal for the day. The report shows .06 inches of daily deficiency and a total of 2.26 inches since January 1, with .82 inches of deficiency in that period.
Quotations from major spot cotton markets show middling grade prices for delivery at the market. The report lists San Antonio and Liverpool values with sales volumes, indicating market activity and price levels for the day.
Cotton prices firmed in San Antonio amid better spot inquiry and South offerings. Traders waited on Washington as Lever committee revised the futures bill to allow hedging in foreign exchanges and repeal the two cent tax on cotton sold abroad. Prices at local compresses show low and strict middling grades trading around firm levels.
The New York cotton market opened with nervousness as Liverpool steadied but U S prices fell 3 to 8 points. Active months declined to 11.64 for May and 11.84 for July, with late trading showing steadying prices near last night’s close and improved South spot demand.
In New York on February 18 cotton futures opened barely steady with March at 11.45, May 11.68, July 11.89, October 12.08, and December not specified. The market closed unchanged to 2 points higher with erratic intraday quotes and unclear details in the session report.
A terse market update notes Liverpool set to open Saturday with prices 1 to 3 points higher. An 11 o'clock call remarks Port unseen data and mixed readings for New York and Porto with unclear numeric readings and market chatter.
The New Orleans cotton market extended yesterday's selling with October down five points, leading to a net loss by midmorning. Gains appeared on rallies from shorts and firmer demand for exports, but prices eased again in the afternoon as activity quieted.
New Orleans cotton futures opened steady on February 18 with bids for March at 11.21 May 11.50 July 11.73 October 11.85 and December 12.00. The market closed 4 points higher after a day of narrow ranges and unclear intraday figures.
Liverpool cotton market notes spot cotton easier with good middling at 7.82 pence per pound and middling 7.464 pence. Sales 5000 bales including 560 for export and speculation. Receipts 8000 bales.
Liverpool reports very steady futures with key swaps and futures contracts listed for February through January. Notable pairs include February 7.67124 and March 7.624 with several subsequent month spreads quoted in fractional pips.
The New York market opened steady with gains in Butte and Superior and American Zinc to new highs while copper shares like Anaconda and Utah led demand. United States Steel Crucible Steel and others gained, but rails turned irregular and retreated before mid session. By final hour markets firmed again with Marine preferred Zinc Beet Sugar among leaders and closes showing strong gains.
The San Antonio money market shows quotations for Mexican currency with bids at half pesos and notes from the State Bank and National Bank. Bank of London and Mexico quotes around 18 percent. The report lists varied figures amid a busy Friday trading session.
New York on February 18 reports mercantile paper at 3 3 percent for 60 day bills at 4.71 percent demand 4.761 percent. cables 4.76 percent. Guilders demand 42 percent cables 42 percent. Bar silver at 56 1 2 percent. Mexican dollars at 43 1 2 percent. Government and railroad bonds steady.
New York figures show time loans easy for 60 days at 2 percent, 90 days at 24 percent, and six months at 2 to 3 percent. Call money steady with highs at 2 percent, lows at 1 percent, ruling rate 1 percent, last loan 2 percent, closing bid 14 percent, offered at 2 percent.
London dated report shows bar silver at 26 1 2 cents per ounce money at 4 4 1 2 percent and discount rates 5 percent for short bills and three months with rates noted for February 18.
On February 18 in New York, No 7 Rio coffee futures slipped with March at 7.71 and May at 8.82 as prices eased.
A Puck panel shows a child asking for a noon rest break and a mother replying about an hour off. The exchange highlights a light depiction of daily life and supervision.
At Galveston Texas on February 18 arrivals include Occidente from New York and Larwin from Britain and trades. Sailed: Meltonian from Britain bound for Liverpool.
Chicago wheat rose as sympathy with higher Liverpool prices urged a market advance amid tight British offerings and Argentine advice to hold crops. May at 1.29 and July 1.24. corn and oats followed ease from favorable weather with unsettled closes. Provisions strengthened slightly despite lower grain prices.
At Fort Worth and Kansas City centers hog buyers showed lower quotations today while cattle held steady and sheep showed limited strength. Mutton commands the season’s highest prices. San Antonio yard arrivals were light with steady bids and a brief, featureless session.
Fort Worth market reports cattle receipts 1100 with values from Reeves 6.00 to 7.16 for stockers and cows 38.60 to 46.50. Hogs receipts 3500 with prices 7.65 to 8.00 for bulk and various weights. Sheep receipts 500 with lambs 8.50 to 10.50 and yearlings 7.60 to 8.50. goats 4.00 to 5.00.
Receipts and quotations show hogs at 6.25 to 8.80 for various classes with slow demand. Cattle receipts total about 2000 with native beef steers from 6.60 to 9.65 and cows and heifers from 3.15 to 8.20. Sheep receipts are listed with wethers at 7.75 to 8.30 and lambs at 9.00 to 11.35.
Receipts and quotations for hogs cattle and sheep show market trends. Hogs 5000 head with lower prices. bulk 7.80 to 8.15, heavies 8.00 to 8.22, pigs 6.50 to 7.75. Cattle 900 head steady demand prime fed steers 8.50 to 9.00, dressed 7.00 to 8.40, cows 4.25 to 7.00, heifers 6.50 to 8.50, stockers 6.00 to 7.76. Sheep 1000 head steady with lambs 10.46 to 11.00, yearlings 9.25 to 9.?. wethers 7.75 to 8.35, ewes 7.00 to 7.50.
St Louis market report shows hog receipts of 7000 with mixed prices from 6.58 to 8.49 per cwt and hogs near 6. and 8. Cattle receipts around 1200 with strong demand. native beef steers 7.50 to 9.50, yearling steers and heifers 5.50 to 9.80, cows 4.00 to 7.00, stockers 5.50 to 7.25, Texas Oklahoma steers 5.25 to 8.00, calves 6.09 to 11.00. Sheep receipts 1000 with steady demand. yearling wethers 8.00 to 10.00, lambs 9.00 to 11.50, ewes 6.50 to 8.00.
New York reported cotton seed oil closing easier with spot bids at 9.60 and futures for February through September trading in the 9.38 to 9.68 range. Total sales reached 16,200 units.
Dry goods jobbers report eastern agents have withdrawn staple dress goods as dye and material shortages constrain mills. Men's suitings have risen and further rises are expected soon. Lightweight spring underwear is the most active wholesale item.
A Texas manufacturer launches a free deal on bulk salt offering one case free with every ten cases purchased, as container costs rise. Earlier promotions had been one free case per five. Prices from the vegetable commission remain unchanged.
Butter and other dairy products remain at firm prices after early week announcements, signaling steady market expectations. Markets monitor supply shifts and potential demand changes impacting retom and wholesale levels.
Wholesale prices to retailers and trade show a wide list of produce across states and regions. Potatoes onions tomatoes celery cabbage peppers beets green beans squash okra carrots turnips chili peppers cucumbers lettuce parsley cauliflower cranberries eggplant strawberries apples bananas oranges lemons limes grapefruit kiwifruit dried fruits and canned goods with price ranges and container specifics noted for each item.
San Antonio grain buyers posted bid prices for delivered grain. Wheat in Texas 1.35 per bushel, northern 0.36. Corn Texas No 2 0.80, northern No 2 mixed 0.78, northern white 0.80 to 0.83. Oats Texas red bulk 0.58, sacks 0.50, northern white bulk 0.61, sacks 0.68. Oklahoma prices align with Texas grades.
Quotations list dry salt at 12 cents, bacon extras at 14 percent, 14-16 pound bacon bellies at 16 cents, fancy breakfast bacon at 28 cents, fancy hams at 19 cents, pure lard at 11 percent, and compound lard.
Quotations shown for Wheat No 2 red at 1.80 and No 2 hard at 1.29 and 1.20 era, Corn No 2 yellow nominal, Oats Standard at 47 49c, Barley 68 77c.
The report lists Wheat No 2 hard about 1.20 to 1.27 per bushel and No 2 red around 1.22 to 1.28, Corn No 2 mixed near 70 to 700 percent, No 1 white around 70 to 71, and Oats No 2 white about 48 to 50 cents, No 2 mixed at 46 to 4 cents.
Kansas City reports grain futures ending February 18 with May wheat at 1.20 ½ cents and July 1.749 cents, May corn at 73 ½ cents and July 74 ¼ cents, and May oats at 47 ¼ cents.
Quotations reported in St Louis show wheat prices with No 2 red at 1.28 to 1.82 and No 2 hard and white nominal. No 2 oats are listed at 45 to 48 cents with white oats at 48 to 48 cents.
Oklahoma City market shows 300 head cattle steady and 2400 hogs down ten cents with top at 8.05 dollars. Late sales list buyers and consignors including J B E Carr Chickasha H L Cressel Burwin and Edmondson Chickasha with weights around 1076 to 1130 pounds and prices from 6.50 to 7.65 dollars per hundredweight.
Observations recorded at 7 a m on Friday February 18 1916 by the Agriculture Department. Wind speeds under 10 miles per hour and precipitation under 0 01 inch are not published in this bulletin.
R L Sanders of San Antonio was chosen secretary at the State Laundrymen’s Association convention held in Dallas. The group also approved a monthly laundry news periodical to be titled the Laundry News, edited under the secretary’s direction, with San Antonio as the home office.
Overland Auto Livery at 216 Soledad St advertises new charges Cr. 6100 and 4100 with rates of $1.5 and $2 per hour.
O’Connell Loan Co at 112 E flouston street promotes loans on diamonds watches and jewelry with quick service and discreet handling for customers seeking collateral loans.
Detectives arrested two Black individuals Thursday night on charges of larceny after thefts of several sides of bacon from Icke’s store on East Commerce Street. The meat was found later in a downtown restaurant where it was said to have been sold. They are expected to be transferred to the county Friday afternoon.
Dr Albert J Caldwell offers eye ear nose and throat care at 513 Gibbs Building contact Cr 8299 for appointments and inquiries.
Prof Sureddin offers Medico-Osteopathic treatment, electric and Swedish massage, and adjustment services at 316 17 Hicks Building. Advance appointments encouraged.
Stayton of Bowen's Island reported to police Friday morning a nighttime robbery of shirts clothing and several carpenter tools. He provided officers with a description of the stolen items.
Dulling Printing Co offers 1917 air calendars and nail pockets for messenger boys plus summer fans. Buy now with 10 percent discount and prepaid charges, saving $2 to over $10 depending on quantity. Prices low. 131 Losoya St Cr. 3338.
W. H. Symons Cro announces golf clubs for rent and sale. Located opposite Brackenridge park entrance at the municipal golf course.
A white man judged insane at Houston leaped from a passenger coach in the G H and S A yards at 8 p m Thursday night while en route to San Antonio. He was recaptured by San Antonio officers and returned to his destination.
Co. W. Davis advertises Elgin and Waltham watches for sale with easy payment terms. Cr. 6114 (Ady).
Legal notice for Sewer Connections and Plumbing challenging or addressing business matter with G Schuwirth & Co located at 231 West Commerce Street and telephone Crockett 641. Public record indicates a formal action or filing related to plumbing and sewer connections.
Customers recommend Red Swan Coffee to friends praising Reinhard and Co Graduated Roasters for quality and consistency.
H T Creps reported a theft of $50 at 11 PM Thursday from his 1027 Avenue B address. Two Mexican suspects were arrested early Friday by Police Froboese Suber and Young and are being held.
An advertisement notes a Turkish bath and massage parlor for ladies and gentlemen at 515 Na varro Street opposite the St. Anthony Hotel.
Notice announces a mask ball hosted by Hermann Sons for members and their children on February 19, with admission limited to those attendees.
Local ad states Alamo Jewelry Company buys or takes in trade old gold silver diamonds and coins. Located at 315 Alamo Plaza.
Alexander Y Walton, Civil Engineer and Surveyor, located at 108 Chandler Building, appears in city records or notices for professional designation and business address.
Mounted officers rushed to North Flores near San Pedro park at 8:45 Thursday after reports of a clash. A deputy constable pursued a man sought for arrest, but the suspect proved fast and vanished.
Reinhard and Co. coffee roasters guarantee top quality offerings from their blends and roastery.
Trip leaves Sunday at 8 a m for Medina Lake priced at 2 50 round trip. Call Crockett 123 for details adv
Mrs C A Stone of 426 Lamar street reported thieves raided a chicken coop on her premises Wednesday night and made off with nine hens.
Active auto livery Crockett 999 offers new 999 and Crockett 749 services with hourly rates of $1.50 and $2.00 per hour.
Dance by Twilight Dancing Club Saturday February 19 at W. W. Hall with good music and admission of 25 cents.
A short notice advertises nightly dances at Academy Hall with evening price 25c or 5e¢ per set and free admission for ladies.
Lead firm spot price is quoted. Copper electrolytic is firmer with nearby 28.50 and June and later 27.00 27.60. Iron steady and one quoted. Tin firm with spot at 41.87 42.26.
London listings show lead at 32 pounds sterling, spelter 103, spot copper 101, plate 106, electrolytic 187 pounds 10s, spottin 180, with futures at 18 pence per pound. Prices given in pounds sterling for lead spelter copper and related commodities.
Markets show eggs steady with Texas market at 19 to 21 cents and storage 23 to 24 cents. Butter firm with Lexis Creamery at 42 to 22 percent per pound. Poultry firm across hens at 4.50 to 6.00 per dozen and friers 3.59 to 4.59. Turkeys 15 to 16 cents per pound. ducks 4.50 to 5.50 per dozen. geese 7.00 to 19.00 per dozen. Rabbits 75 cents to 1.00 per dozen.
Fragmented text shows a scene in Kansas City about a paying teller and a woman identifying herself as the red hen next door. The passage includes garbled dialogue, mentions of a wife, a garden, and a failed exchange that ends with the teller saying Here is your money.
A fragment dialogue discusses overtime pay and its forms. One view notes two kinds: weekly rate overtime and hourly overtime. The speaker suggests choosing a path toward a successful future through overtime work.
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