Rains in Texas Subdue Cotton Market Briefly
Cotton quotations fluctuated as Texas rains barely affected opening prices. New York and Liverpool buying supported a steady to firmer tone with May near 11 points higher earlier, and San Antonio and New Orleans showing mixed gains before a quiet afternoon and a steady close.
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Houston - Valvestot
New York
New Orleans
Liverpool
Serne
Cotton Exchange
Texas
Cation
Vacanaes
Bett
Vallicdana
New Haghind
San Antonio
Cotton opens with mixed prices on southwest train disruption
Private railroad cars disrupted southwest transport causing early fluctuations in New York cotton. Prices opened 4 points lower to 5 points higher with active months trading near Sevinas's close, while the market steadied later as traders covered positions. A cold wave threatens Texas with more rain and unsettled weather. For sale house ad offers modern bungalow with four rooms and parking.
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New York
Openery Bay
Montis
Sevinas
Duke
Texas
FOR SALE ADS MIXED WITH FOGGY DETAILS
Classified sale notices show several real estate offers including a two story modern bungalow near evergreen and Avenue B with cash price 2500 and terms. a Virginia Blvd cottage with new furnishings and porch. a large 2 story home near track with 2500 asking. trades and ranch properties listed with various contact numbers and locations.
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Smuth
Duet
Euctid
Evergreen
Ave
Alamo Heights
Gunter Hotel
Virginia Bly
Corimo
New Orleans Cotton Market Opens With Early Gains
New Orleans cotton futures showed initial decline of 5 to 6 points near the open before rising to higher quotes. By noon active months were 4 to 9 points up from last week’s close and 6 to 11 points higher by 1 pm. Prices closed steady with small gains as buying supported by strong spot demand.
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New England
Cains
Texas
Spot cotton prices and sales in Liverpool market
Liverpool cotton market reports dull activity with prices steady across grades. Sood middling 2k60d, middling 23, low middling 30d, good ordinary 21.50d, ordinary 20.98d. Sales £600 including 1700 American. receipts 2100 all American. Futures closed steady with various fixed price contracts listed for February to July.
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Liverpool
Asa
Weekly Cotton Letter analyzes drought and crop outlook
The note says cotton fluctuations were narrow and markets await the new crop, amid Texas drought, government purchases, and peace talks. It notes uncertainty of large plantings, farm labor shifts, fertilizer supply, and weather risks for spring. It previews continued cotton Mondays trading and reflects New Orleans firm Shepard & Gluck.
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Texas
Furg
Vattan
United
Pway
Shepard & Gluck
New Orleans
Cotton Statistics and Market Quotation Snippet
The report lists cotton seed and oil quotations with prices in various markets including New York and Boston. It notes open and close values for March to June contracts and provides spot prices for cotton seed and hulls, along with a rural New England help-wanted notice seeking a steady gardener and a Ford car driver in Callahan.
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New York
Wen
Demand for Hogs Again Strong at Large Markets
Hog demand remained firm at major markets on Feb 18 with higher prices versus Saturday. Chicago Kansas City and St Louis all showed gains while Fort Worth reported hogs 25 to 40 cents higher and cattle and sheep steady. Receipts totaled 39 boats? 142 calves 132 horses across the market with notable regional price shifts and heavier hog sales in Texas and Missouri.
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Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
Fort Worth
Tex
Rain Prospects Could Briefly Boost Cotton Prices
Traders in the region expect rains to shorten the cotton crop if insufficient. If rains persist long enough to favor other crops, cotton could suffer. brokers in New Orleans and nearby markets share the view. Early market reports show moisture limited to shallow levels with little immediate impact on prices.
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New Orleans
Government buys boost cotton goods market in New York
In New York day goods market government purchases of cotton goods dominate trading and push prices higher. Civilian buyers face higher costs while mills protest limited output due to fuel constraints. Government plans to buy 250,000,000 yards of bandage cloth at one cent per pound from Fall River mills.
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New York
Toc
Fall River
Amd
Rey Nna
Ounee
Han Stee
Market quotes steady in New York London copper lead prices
New York and London metal markets report steady quotes with spot copper around 7.87 dollars and London futures at 7.0. Lead and spelter futures show varied British pound pricing, with some misspelled entries indicating ongoing price activity and delivery notes.
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Bueller
Eas
Metal Exchange
St. Louis
London Metals London
Eleutroyve
Liv
New York Sugar Prices and Erratic Market Note
A fragmented market report lists New York sugar terms such as raw, refined, molasses and powdered varieties with assorted prices. A vague item mentions a patent granted for a stretch device movable on a wheelbarrow, and a nonspecific note about a contes thoners team.
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New York
Cotton Market Messages From San Antonio Exchange
Reports from the San Antonio Cotton Exchange show brokers receiving concise status notes on weather, demand, and prices. Messages indicate better rains in southern Texas and potential rallies on technical reasons, with New Orleans firms noting delayed Mar en delivery could halt declines. Exchanges in New York and New Orleans will close February 22 and 23 for Washington's Birthday.
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Tod & O'Mealy
Texan
J. F. Clark & CO
New Orleans
New York
New
Ortusius
Washington
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices revised in local market report
The market notes Cauliflower fell to 1.75 per crate while California lettuce held at 4.75 per crate. Spinach steady to lower. Bananas rose to 34.50 per hundredweight. Limes higher at 6.25 per small basket. Evaporated apples up 0.14 per lb. Arbuckle coffee up 0.01. Sunset coffee 3-pound cans up 0.55. Lipton tea 1 lb 0.64, half-pound 0.63. No changes in eggs butter poultry provisions mill products cotton seed meal seeds hides.
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California
Lipton
Wholesale fish and oyster prices from California supplies
The notice lists wholesale and retail quotations for fish and oysters with California shipments dominant. Oysters show moderate receipts with prices per hundred and per dozen. other items such as trout, redfish, cod, flounder, and drums are mentioned in scattered fashion amid implied market activity.
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California
Ls Gulf Coast
S.U
Provision markets feature various meats and cheeses
The listing notes turkey or pork products and salt pork belly options, bacon averages stated with weights, and prices for cheese and oleomargarine. It mentions 270s compensation and notes American cheese at 20c with oleomargarine priced by the brick and fancy grade at 3t per pound.
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Tlovak
del Fe
Shippers Market Reports Mixed Prices Across Regions
Market notes from Texas and Midwest regions show varied dairy and poultry prices with steady butter quotes and live poultry movements. Reports cite creamery butter at 46 to 51 cents, eggs and poultry values fluctuating, and regional quotable lots including Iowa Minnesota and Michigan merchandise in bulk and packaged sales.
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CHICA
Onitarrans
Hrutors Creamery
Kage
Necetts
Ordinery Civaty
Utirk
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Corn Receipts Reflect Demand Strength Despite Higher Prices
Corn prices held firm as receipts rose, with traders noting demand remained strong. Sellers scarce, March bid at 1.27 and May around 1.26 and 1/4, near recent levels, while oats and hogs markets showed mixed shifts as buyers pursued higher price levels and general stockpiling ahead of field work.
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cHfenco
Elise Lo
Inter
Last Week’s Stock Quotation Upturn Resumes in Market
New York February 18 The prior week s gains in shipping and equipment were carried into the opening of tomas markets with gains from fractions to 24 points. Liberty bonds held high levels while United States Steel and American Locomotive added to earlier gains. The market showed firm action in most issues though profits concerns capped further advance.
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York
Tomas Soarces
United States Steel
Baldwin
American Locomotive
TEGO
Money Markets and Bonds Steady on Mixed Signals
The market shows firm bonds with railroads and government issues holding strength. Dealers report steady call money and varied bills and commercial papers, while exchange quotes for dollars and guilders reflect cautious activity across the branch.
Iron and Steel Output Drop Still Dampens Industry
Iron and steel production shows a sharp decline with January ingot output about 2,301,000 tons, roughly 40 percent of U S capacity. Fab ricating plants operate at 40 to 50 percent, shipments rising but inventories accumulate. Copper demand remains weak and mining areas report limited new contracts amid slow consumption.
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AEW
York
United States
Sountain Rouges
Codtiquee
Serious injuries reported in Fort Sam motorcycle crash
Sergt Rex L Oswald and Kelly Mield remained in serious condition at Fort Sam Houston base hospital after a Thursday motorcycle collision with an automobile near headquarters Nelly Field No 2. Officials said Oswald sustained a skull fracture.
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Contuden
Rex L. Oswald
Kelly Mield
Fort Sam Nouston
Headquarters
Nelly Field No. 2
Doll maker destitute seeks charity at Christmas
A 76 year old Mexican rag doll maker, helped by Mrs. J. Geredette of the Free Clinic, faces a lean season as demand dwindles. Dolls are offered for viewing at the Free Clinic. volunteers hope for support. Also Camp Travis orders repurpose straw for animal bedding to cut fire hazards and straw use.
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Camp Travis
Wred Broyle
Continued Drizzle and Warmer Tuesday Forecast
The forecast calls for continued drizzle through Monday night and Tuesday with a rise in temperature. An eastward moving storm from Utah is expected to bring warmer, unsettled weather to Texas and the Southwest. Rain totals vary by location with Taylor reporting 1.66 inches and Houston 0.62 inches.
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Texas
Voltair
Taylor
Houston
Galveston
Palestine
Antonin
Sumiay
Government war expenses rise in six months report
Secretary McAdoo discloses six month war emergency spending across departments. Army outlay reached 1.762 billion, shipping board 169.922 million, navy 55.0936 million, with total public debt at 6.064 billion. December outlays surged to 450 million from 357 million the prior month.
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McAdoo
Milits
Treasury
Totel
United
Expect Death Verdict In Texas War Trial
In Texas two privates of the 670th infantry, John Mann and Walter Matthews, faced trial for the killing of Private Ralph M. Foley of the 130th infantry. They resigned themselves to a possible death sentence and requested spiritual comfort from Chaplain John J. O'Leary as officials prepared to withhold a final verdict until the record reaches the reviewing authority. Meanwhile a separate line notes a quip about self-made men and daughters who care for self-made gowns.
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Tiouston
Tex
Welts
John Mann
Walter Matthews
Nesro
670Th Infantry
Ralph M. Foley
130Th Infantry
John J. O'iearn
Seilam
Ministerial Union Reports On Prohibition Meeting Ties To Governor Hobby
The Ministerial Union of San Antonio heard a committee report after a special meeting with Governor Hobby. The group urged liquor regulation to protect soldiers, though Hobby would not commit to specific legislation. Resolutions thanked the governor for raising the issue and allowing legislative consideration. The union agreed to designate the coming Sunday as Home Gardening Sunday with talks on utilizing church gardens for food. The plan to hold neighborhood meetings in churches was rejected as unsuitable, preferring Sunday events for the cause.
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San Antonio
Bonday
Hobby
J. M. Todd
Chamber of Commerce
George J. Roark
Ministerial Union
Union
Foo Oo
Holdios
Czernin Honored for Role in Brest Litovsk Peace Efforts
Vienna and Budapest official gazettes publish Emperor Charles letter urging closer ties between army and Count Czernin the imperial foreign minister. He is named honorary major general for services and diplomats linked to Brest Litovsk negotiations receive decorations.
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Vienna
Budapest
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Count Czernin
Charles
Brest Litovsk
Carpenter Shot In Kin Tale Ends In Tragedy
D M Poynter a 45 year old carpenter is killed after attacking his former wife and her children in Tenarkana Texas. He fired at the girl and boy missing them then shot the wife injuring her as her husband wrestled with him. Poynter died from a self inflicted gunshot during the struggle.
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Tenarkana
Tex
D. M. Poynter
Poynter
Jotu
Toyhill
Joynter
Fast Trench Boot Order Clarified by Division Commanders
Announcement from department headquarters and Camp Travis states that boots worn in the field will be judged by each division commander under the new order. Officers have purchased boots that may have been prohibited if the first general order had been strictly enforced.
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Department
Camp Travis
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