Cotton Market Reports Mild Gains Amid Uneven Trading
Quotations from principal spot markets show middling cotton around 15.95 to 16.25 cents with San Antonio Houston and Galveston listed. The Cotton Exchange notes nervousness and steadier undertones as May contracts rise from 15.40 to 16.56 cents amid expectations of government purchases and delayed crop prep.
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Erees
Houston
Galveston
New York
New Orleans
Cotton Exchange
Germany
Cotton futures open steady and higher across months
In New York on February 17 cotton futures opened steady with March at 15.82, May 15.92, July 16.02, October 15.64, December 15.76, and closes up 6 to 7 points. In New Orleans bids started quiet with March 15.61, May 16.65, October 159, December 15.2, and futures up 4 to 7 points. Liverpool expected to open Monday 8 to 10 points higher.
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New York
Omy
Fata
New Orleans
Sousa
Liverpool
Cotton Receipts at U S Ports Reported by Bates
Bates reports cotton receipts at U S ports with figures for Galveston 8921 bales Houston 1693 Mobile 50 Charleston figures incomplete and uncertain due to garbled OCR.
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Bates
Galveston
Tex
Houston
Amy
Mobile
Ala
Charlestos Ga
Marine Intelligence Galveston Item with International Names
Galveston marine intelligence notes terse items referencing El Siglo of New York and El Siglo de Noviembre era and ships like Huelva catott Senter R Mallory in a compact bulletin. The fragmentary text lists sources and ports without clear events or outcomes.
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el Siglo
New York
Perta
Huelvacatott
Weather Observations for February 17 1917
Observations logged at 7 p m on Saturday February 17 1917 note wind under 10 mph and precipitation under .01 inch are not published. A humorous aside from the Boston Transcript mentions directions on a bottle and an adult dosing instruction.
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Mandy
Boston
Transcript
Provision Markets Pack House Quotations For Dealers
Local packing house quotations listed for Saturday show dry salt extras at 17 cents, bacon extras 19 cents, dry salt bellies 14 to 16 pounds average 19 cents, fancy breakfast bacon 28 cents, fancy hams 22 cents, bacon bellies 14 to 16 pounds average 21 cents, pure lard 18 cents, compound lard, American cheese 28 cents per pound.
Pork and futures quotations from Chicago trading session
Chicago quotations list pork prices with open and close figures for May and July contracts. The records show mixed moves with May edging around 80.10 to 80.16 and July near 80.16 to 80.96, reflecting typical futures volatility on Feb 17.
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Chicago
Pork— Open
Sic
Shippers Market Prices Steady Across Texas Supplies
Shippers report steady prices to retailers or paid shippers with minimal commissions. Butter largely stable at 32 cents per pound in Texas country markets. creamery butter 30 to 34 cents, country 25 to 28 cents. Poultry prices show mixed ranges with hens, turkeys, ducks, and other fowl listed in several dollar and per dozen figures.
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Texas
Texas Creamery
Oultry Ees
Chicago Quotations on Butter Creamery Potato Prices
Quotations today show butter unchanged with creamery at 32 42c, firsts 43% 41c and ordinary firsts 42 42%c. Potatoes steady with 35 car receipts. White prices listed for several states, poultry alive lower with fowls 20% and springs 20%c.
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Washington
Colorado
Oregon
Idaho
Michigan
Wisconsin
Springs
Market Quotations From Kansas City Report
Kansas City market quotes list dairy items with Butter and Creamery prices, Firsts and Seconds, Eggs at Firsts and related poultry prices. Potatoes are priced around 2.60 to 2.65 per unit with varieites noted.
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Kansas City
Motion Picture Portraits Bring Natural Photos to Paper
The Scientific American reports G Bettini of New York has developed a motion picture based system for photography. Subjects are filmed in natural poses at twelve frames per second on a large glass plate, then developed into a positive and printed on paper to any size. The process yields high detail and natural expressions without forced posing.
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Scientific American
G. Bettini
New York City
Bettini
Doubtful Location inquest question to surgeon
In Cincinnati an inquest heard a deputy coroner ask a surgeon to point the location where the deceased was struck by a motor car. The surgeon replied it was at the junction of the dorsal and cervical vertebrae. The coroner asked to mark it on the map.
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Cincinnati
Envy Sparks Fashion Boldness in Sealskin Coat Hope
In a lighthearted exchange from Life magazine, a witty dialogue centers on envy over Polly Gardner’s sealskin coat. The joking couple weighs sin and style as Helen teases about matching a neighbor’s luxury.
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Polly Gardner
Explanatory Weather Notes From Allen Buel Meteorologist
Observations at 8 a.m from the Weather Bureau record the day as partly cloudy with a high of 70 and a low of 63. Normal temperatures are 55 with a monthly deficit of 66 since January 1, and precipitation totals show a 0.41 inch monthly deficiency. Wind shifts SW with 6 mph average, moonrise at 6:26 a.m. and sunset at 6:26 p.m. All details attributed to Allen Buel, Meteorologist.
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Allen Buel
Weather Bureau
United States Trade by Divisions and Countries 1916
The report presents 12 months ended December 1916 figures for U S imports and exports by grand divisions and by country. It lists total values and highlights the balance of trade across regions and major trading partners.
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United States
Early hatching key to profitable winter egg production
USDA experts say pullets hatched early mature fast and lay by fall when eggs are scarce and pricey. Hatch by April 30, use incubators in March or rely on broody hens. Maryland poultry farms report high daily egg averages, showing profitability from early hatching.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Government
Maryland
Tvo
Rice market totals reported in New Orleans notes
New Orleans on February 17 recorded mixed rice quotes with receipts of rough rice 590 sacks and 590 casks and clean rice 1405 pockets. Sales included rough Honduras 131 sacks, Japan 193, blue rose 649, and clean Honduras 4262 pockets, blue rose 114 pockets.
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New Orleans
Honduras
Japan
Blue Rose
Canned Soaked Peas and Beans Questioned Label Clarity
Officials warn that some canners are soaking dried peas and beans before canning to meet demand and high prices. Soaked products may be wholesome but are less desirable than fresh, and dried peas and beans bought at home cost less. The act allows interstate sale if labels clearly state the contents come from soaked dried product.
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Washington, D. C
Copper Market Tightens With Rising Spot Prices
The copper market shows firmness over the past week as buyers scramble for spot and nearby deliveries. Quotations mention 37.00 to 37.50 for small lots, with second quarter offerings scarcer at 33.00 to 35.00, and July around 32.00 while the third quarter runs 31.00 to 32.00. iron remains unchanged.
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New York
Coffee futures steady amid market notes
In York on February 17 the market eyeing futures held firm with No 7 futures stable at 8.24 for March and 8.60 for July.
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York
Turpentine and Resin Market Hits Savannah Reports
Turpentine firms show 48 sales, 201 receipts, 16 shipments, stock 14,693. Resin firms post 109 sales, 682 receipts, 240 shipments, stock 70,791. Prices listed as BM 6.30, Ny 40-40, We G 0.80. W. W. 6.75.
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Savannah
Northern live stock market shows irregular weekly swing
At Union Stock Yards Chicago the northern cattle market was unsettled all week with irregular days and mixed gains. Hog prices fluctuated from better than steady to weak with light to moderate receipts. Sheep were mixed from strong to weak and the San Antonio market posted no price changes.
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Chicago
San Antonio
Fort Worth cattle market report February prices
Fort Worth Texas cattle receipts reach 750 with market active. Steers sell from 6.50 to 9.00, stockers 6.00 to 8.00, heifers around 6.60 to 7.00, calves 4.25 to 9.00. Sheep and goats receipts 2600 with market strong to higher. lambs 13.00 to 10.50, goats 4.00 to 7.00.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Chicago Market Receipts and Quotations February 17
Receipts and quotes for hogs cattle and sheep show hogs at bulk 12.16 to 12.40, light 11.65 to 12.30, mixed 12.00 to 12.45, western geary and rough ranges. Cattle receipts 60 with native beef steers 7.85 to 12.00, stockers 6.25 to 8.20, cows and heifers 5.20 to 10.40. Sheep receipts 7,000 with wethers 11.00 to 12.00 and lambs 12.40 to 14.16.
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Chicago
Livestock Prices and Receipts Reported in Kansas City
Receipts and price quotations shown for cattle hogs and sheep in Kansas City on February 17. Bulk hogs 12.00 to 12.35 with heavy weights near 12.40, pigs 9.60, cattle receipts about 300 with prime fed steers around 11.85, beef steers near 11.00, cows and heifers about 5 to 7 dollars, stockers around 6.75. Sheep market steady with lambs 14.75 to 13.00, yearlings 11.00 to 12.00, wethers 11.00 to 12.00.
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Kansas City
Market Receipts Mixed Hogs Cattle and Sheep In St Louis
Receipts total about 6000 hogs market steady with lights at 12.25 to 12.45 and bulk 12.25 to 12.60. Cattle receipts 500 with steady values including native beef steers 7.50 to 11.75 and cows 5.5 to 9.5. Sheep receipts 250 with lambs 12.75 to 14.85 and yearlings 11.50 to 13.50.
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ST. Louis
Texas
Sugar prices in New York market report
New York sugar prices reported for Feb 17 show raw sugar at Molasses 4.65 to 4.77, centrifugal 5.52 to 5.44, and fine granulated around 7.00 to the market.
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New York
Mary Talbot Claims 120 Years in Town
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes Mary Talbot a former Kentucky slave may be 120, though precise age is uncertain as birth records are unlikely. Her health is said to be good and she spends time quilting, while observers question the accuracy of age estimates among elderly former slaves.
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Mary
Wheat market driven by export situation and war news
Chicago February 17 Wheat prices fluctuated last week as hopes and fears over export demand influenced the market. Bulls cited British convoy plans and grain loading shifts, while renewed U boat fears and rail embargo notices spurred selling leading to a mixed week for corn oats and provisions.
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Europe
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Halifax
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Market Quotes From Chicago Commodity Report
Quotations listed for Wheat No 2 red and No 2 hard at nominal levels. Corn No 2 yellow appears nominal. Oats Standard priced at 59 59 1/2 cents, Barley from $1.00 to $1.20 per bushel.
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Chicago
Grain Quotations From Kansas City Decline Market Rates
Kansas City quotations show No 2 hard at 1.82 to 1.86, No 2 red at 1.00, No 2 mixed at 0.99, No 2 white at 0.98 to 0.99, No 2 oats mixed 0.37 to 0.58, Kaffir and milo maize priced at 2.38 to 2.50.
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Kaftir
Milo
Grain futures close with mixed gains in Kansas City
In Kansas City on February 17 grain markets moved with gains for May and July futures. May soybeans rose to 1.73 percent, July up 1.45 percent. Corn May traded around 98 percent, with July at 98 and a half percent.
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Kansas City
Gene May
Wheat and Corn Quotations Reported in St Louis
Prices listed in St Louis show No 2 red wheat at 1.90 to 1.92 and No 2 hard at 6.01 to 6.11 per bushel. Corn quotes include No 2 at 1.01 and No 2 white around 1.08 to 1.14 with minor variations.
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ST. Louis
Local Market Pulse Shows Mixed Gains in Fresh Produce
Wholesale egg prices slipped three cents last week from 32 to 33 cents a dozen in Texas markets. Butter held steady as gains noted in California onions Cuban tomatoes Florida oranges Florida sweet peppers lemons and California potatoes. Raisins canned salmon sugar navy beans blackeye and Lima beans rose. Pink beans declined. Hides moved upward with other provisions.
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California
Wholesale Produce Prices From California to Florida in Grain Ledger
Wholesale prices for fresh vegetables and fruits listed by region and product. California and Florida offloads include potatoes, onions, celery, cranberries, cauliflower, peppers, beets, beans, carrots, radishes, turnips, lettuce, herbs, and fruits such as apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, lemons, limes, and dates. Also noted are dried fruits and coffee with unit measures like per hundredweight, per crate, and per box.
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Jonathan
Ben Davis
Arkansas
Delaware
Wholesale prices for groceries and farm products listed
A dense ledger of wholesale prices for coffee molasses honey and Mexican products. Included are canned fruits vegetables meats and cereals with per dozen can prices per hundredweight and per ton rates. Commerce terms cover rice syrups sardines and nuts with various regional and car lot rates.
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New York Banking Week Reserve Up Despite Higher Loans
The New York clearing house banks and trust companies report total reserves in excess of legal requirements at 165 million 715 thousand 220 dollars, up 1 million 256 thousand 470. Loans rise to 3 billion 466 million 662 thousand with deposits higher for demand and time.
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Seb
Hanks
Cotton and wool markets steady firm in New York trading
Gray cotton goods remained steady on Friday while bleached cottons were discounted to clear stocks with a noted advance to take effect Monday. Colored cottons stayed firm as wool markets rose. Ready to wear manufacturers reported moderate activity on short notice orders.
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New York
Stock Market Week Sees Dull Trading and Mixed Tone
New York reports a dull week with light turnover and uncertain interest conditions. High grade rails eased out, while semi war era industrials held firm to strong and metals showed improved tone. Bond activity was irregular as markets paused amid U S German tensions.
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Money market quotes in Mexican currency at San Atres
Saturday trading showed Mexican money rates with bids and asks for Silver pesos at 56 2, Half pesos 52, State bank notes 23, National bank notes 17, Bank of London and Mexico 16 1 Carranza notes 4.
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Financial Market Quotations and Bond Notes
Mercantile rates show 4 1 percent at Sterling. Sixty day bills 472 percent. Commercial 60 day bills on banks 472 percent. Demand 475 percent. Cables 476 7-16. Culd ers: Demand 40 percent. Cables 40 11-16. Bar silver 75 percent. Mexican dollars 60 percent. Government bonds steady. Railroad bonds irregular.
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Seed varieties from M Marucheau Grain Co in San Antonio
Seeds offered include Red Top Cane Seed Orange and Amber White Wonder Seed Corn Yellow Dent Sudan Grass Milo Maize Kaffir Corns and Feter uta. Any quantity available from M Marucheau Grain Co in San Antonio Texas.
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San Antonio
Texas
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