Sugar Refinery Withdraws Prices Amid Market Uncertainty
American Sugar Refining, the nation’s largest refinery, told traders it would withdraw its prices due to unsettled raw sugar markets. Cuba’s withdrawal of raw sugar from U S auctions is cited as the cause, with predictions that prices will rise when markets resume. Local trade officials view the move as bullish.
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American
American Sugar Refining Company
America
Cuba
San Antonio
Ee York
Weather map notes from 1918 storm tracking chart
Observations at 3 a m show air pressure at sea level, isobars and isotherms marked for key temps and conditions. Wind arrows indicate direction and strength with a forecast through 7 p m Tuesday for February 19 1918.
Market Price List for Groceries and Farm Goods
A dense price table lists butter eggs potatoes onions oranges lemons cheese canned goods dried fruits and nuts meats seeds and more. It notes prices per pound per hundredweight per crate and per case for retailers and shippers, including specifics like butter 28c per lb and various beans, rice, hay, and coffee blends.
Local Cattle Market Opens Steady at Union Stock Yards
Union Stock Yards opened with a well filled appearance and active steady trading. Receipts totaled 288 head including 216 cattle 32 calves 6 horses 30 hogs and 4 sheep with prices holding to Saturday levels and best values for the month. Top fresh cows brought 3.90 while hogs peaked at 6.00 and calves of better grade reached 4.50.
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Union Stock Yards
Fort Worth Livestock Market Mixed But Steady Prices
The Fort Worth market shows a mostly steady trend with a dime drop in hog values. Cattle receipts reached 1800 head with beef steers $4.60 to $6.25, cows $2.65 to $5.25, bulls steady, and pigs in a dull trade with top at $6.45 and bulk $5.95 to $6.30. Sheep 200 head, market steady.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Live Stock Receipts and Prices Reported in St Louis
The Associated Press lists today’s market activity in St Louis with cattle receipts around 3000 including 500 Texas and Oklahoma stock range steers cows and heifers and calves priced from 3.00 to 7.66 per hundredweight. Hogs receipts about 11500 with prices from 5.00 to 6.35 and sheep receipts 3500 with native muttons 3.75 to 4.75 and lambs 5.00 to 6.85 per hundredweight.
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THE
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas City Market Receipts and Prices February 19
Cattle receipts 900 with 400 southern. cattle steady to 10 cents lower. Native steers 5.50 to 8.15. southern steers 5.00 to 6.30. native cows 2.90 to 6.50. calves 4.00 to 7.50. Hogs receipts 10,000. market 5 to 10 cents lower. bulk 5.80 to 6.16. heaviest 6.10 to 6.20. Sheep receipts 12,000. markets 10 cents lower. muttons 3.25 to 4.60. lambs 5.25 to 6.25.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Chicago Market Reports for Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Chicago market notes show cattle receipts around 28 000 with prices from 2.00 to 6.85. hogs receipts about 68 600 with prices from 4.25 to 6.25. sheep receipts near 25 000 with native lambs at 4.30 to 6.60 and western lambs 4.75 to 6.80. Market conditions described as slow and generally down by about ten cents.
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Chicago
Cattie
Texas
Mendell Enters Race for Texas Legislature
George W. Mendell Jr. formerly an Austin newspaper man now a practicing lawyer announced his candidacy for the legislature. He pledges compulsory education, free school books, support for public schools, and placing the state penitentiary in Austin along with a philosophy of fewer and better laws.
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Mendell
Austin
Tex
George W. Mendell Jr
Proposals Sought for Wire Screens at Fort Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston Texas issues sealed proposals in triplicate until 11 a m March 18 1912 for furnishing and installing wire screens in four buildings. The U S reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Specifications available on request. Envelopes must be marked Proposals for Wire Screens Fort Sam Houston Texas and addressed to P W Guiney Constructing Quartermaster.
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Fort Sam Houston
Texas
U. S
P. W. Guiney
Quartermaster
Saskatchewan farmers face $17 million loss on export wheat
A special to the department of agriculture from Regina reports Saskatchewan farmers will lose nearly 17 million dollars in export wheat due to the failure to endorse reciprocity and open the American market. The study, by Deputy Minister Mantle, cites price spreads between Winnipeg and Minneapolis across multiple grain types totaling 16.7 million dollars.
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Regina
Sask
Saskatchewan
Department of Agriculture
Winnipeg
Minneapolis
Mantle
Bamile Royal Will Feature Cotton Trade
New Orleans reports a tense cotton market as bears press advantages while bulls hint at price support. Trade sources forecast long liquidation risks, anticipated grain movement, and uncertain demand as interior supplies and weather shape weekly activity.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Commission
Expect an Impetus in Steel and Iron Trade
New York reports rising confidence that railroads will place large equipment orders soon. Mills are running near capacity, prompting talk of higher prices. Car manufacturers hold options on 25,000 cars at near last year’s minimum, with 50,000 cars likely through multiple lines and pending contracts. Pig iron trade remains extremely dull nationwide.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Central
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Southwestern
Staacke Bros Top Your Car With New Year Makeover
Staacke Bros offers a fresh year push with a new automobile top replacement service. The ad highlights durable materials, professional installation, and a warranty aimed at extending vehicle life. Potential customers are invited to inquire for pricing and color options.
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Staacke Bros
Wheat Prices Dip Under One Dollar a Bushel in Market Slip
Chicago February report shows wheat selling below one dollar per bushel due to large receipts at domestic terminals offsetting firm cables. May futures opened lower then stabilized near $1.00, while corn stayed firm and oats saw gains as provisions fell with hogs.
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Associated Press
Chicago
May
Wheat and oats price quotations from Chicago market page
Chicago market prices show No. 2 red wheat at 98 99.9 cents, No. 2 hard 99 1/4 to 144 cents, No. 1 northern 1.08 to 1.10 dollars, No. 2 northern 1.05 to 1.08, No. 2 spring 1.00 to 1.06, velvet chaff 0.90 to 1.05, durum 0.90 to 1.04. Oats list No. 2 0.62 to 0.63 dollars and No. 2 white 0.52 to 0.53 dollars.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Wheat and corn price quotes from Kansas City market
Quotations to Gay: Cash wheat No 2 hard 99 percent 1.07 No 2 red 98 cents. Corn No 2 mixed 65 cents No 2 white 65 66 cents. Oats No 2 white 53 cents No 2 mixed. May wheat 99 selling July 91 selling. May corn 68 cents bid July 67 selling.
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Amiated Press
Kansas City
Market quotes outline grain prices and futures
The St Louis market reports higher wheat with May futures at 98% to 99 cents. No. 2 hard wheat around 1.00. Corn futures for May at 68% to 69 cents and July at 67% to 68 cents. Oats May 52% cents and July 47% cents, with spot quotes for No. 3 and No. 2 white corn and oats.
Travelers Post D names E R Holland for TA president
E R Holland was named as a candidate for the state T P A presidency at a Travelers’ Protective Association meeting held Sunday morning at the Menger hotel. President A Dinkelspiel endorsed the choice and the group planned to cooperate with Texas workers after the state convention in Houston. Speakers included John F Fentiman W E Fermier Zor Marshall Harry Holtz and Sam Speer.
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E. R. Holland
Post D
Post D. Travelers’ Protective Association
Menger Hotel
A. Dinkelspiel
Dinkelspiel
Texas
Houston
John F. Fentiman
W. E. Fermier
Zor Marshall
Harry Holtz
Sam Speer
Cotton futures rise with steady opening and gains
The Associated Press reports cotton futures opened steady with a 7 to 13 point advance on strong cables and thin spot supply in London. Prices climbed to 20 to 26 points above Saturday's close by late trading with midafternoon activity quiet but firm and spot quoted at 10.35 for Middling Upland.
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Ae Gane
Associated Press
New York
Liverpool
Cotton futures close steady with monthly bids and highs
Market report shows steady cotton futures with active bids across months from February to December. Notable figures include March at 10.08 and July at 10.82 with various highs and lows listed, indicating a cautious but stable trading pattern.
New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady on Small Holiday Trade
Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady with gains of 2 to 6 points amid a holiday mood. Cables were favorable though England warned of a coal strike. Prices rose 5 to 7 points by midmorning as demand remained strong in the eastern belt and bulls supported an advancing trend.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
England
Bid Figures Show Steady Market Through Year
The record notes multiple price points including February and March bids of 10.30 and 10.42, July 10.45 47, August 10.41 48, October 10.36 asked, and December 10.38, indicating a stable pattern with slight fluctuations.
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THE
Associated Press
New York
New Orleans
Liverpool cotton closes higher in fair demand
Close spot cotton in fair demand rises 3 points with American middling fair at 6.50 and good middling 6.12. Total sales 8000 bales, 500 for speculation and export, receipts 14,000 including 15,800 American bales.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Futures Open Quiet as Markets Close Steady in Liverpool
Futures opened quiet and closed steady in Liverpool with listed prices across multiple contracts including February, March, April, May and August terms. Specific parity shown for February 5.67 and several spread pairs around 5.60 to 6.69 with month-to-month variations.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Cotton seed products prices from Associated Press report
Memphis Feb 19 report lists prime basis oil at 4.78 and meal at 25.00 to 25.25 per unit. Linteras noted at 2 seconds.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Cottonseed Oil Prices Move in Narrow Range in New York
In New York on February 19, cottonseed oil traded dull with quotes across futures months from February 56.50 57 to September 6.856 86. About 800 contracts sold at 6.72 during a session and total sales reached 7600, with third and fourth calls showing 300 May at 5.62.
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Associated Press
New York
Break in Raw Cotton Nudges Dry Goods Trade
New York report shows raw cotton market collapse last week, dragging down cotton goods yet leaving general demand steady. Retailers jobbers converters printers and manufacturers watch price stability as China trade hopes grow with shipments from Fall River and rising prices across sheetings ginghams and prints.
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Associated Press
New York
China
Fall River
Haynes
New Orleans Spot Cotton Prices Steady Amid Small Gain
Leading spot markets report steady cotton in New Orleans on February 19 with a one sixteen cent uptick. Sales reach 1300, deliveries to arrive by 2260, and a range of grades from low ordinary to good middling shown with specific nominal figures.
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New Orleans
Cotton Market Report Memphis February Spot Steady
In Memphis on February 19, spot cotton held steady with no change. Middling grade priced at 10 3/4 cents per pound as market observers noted unchanged values across the board.
Market Prices Reported for Dairy Produce Poultry Eggs and Veg
Market listing shows butter at 28 cents per pound, poultry Springs 3.50, hens 4.75, turkeys 12 to 18 cents per pound. Fresh eggs 23 cents, Idaho potatoes 2.50 per one hundred, California onions 4 per hundred, seed potatoes with several varieties priced per sack. Oranges 2.75 to 3.00, lemons 5.00 to 5.25, full cream cheese 22 cents.
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Idaho
California
Maine
Triumph
Burbanks
Chicago market report on dairy eggs and poultry prices
Chicago prices show butter and eggs easing with butter at 23 386c creamery, 25c firsts, and 28c prime firsts. Cheese quotations steady with several varieties at 16 to 17 percent. Potatoes firm about 1.00 to 1.05, poultry firm with turkeys 14c, chickens 12 percentage, and veal 50 to 60 pound weights at 7 l ic.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Poultry Prices Tumble in Regional Market
By the Associated Press poultry firm reports prices in a regional market with spring chickens at 18 cents, turkeys 18 cents, chickens 14 cents, ducks 14 cents, geese 8 cents. Butter and creamery butter also decline with eggs down to 26 cents.
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THE
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Springs
Kansas City Market Quotations Report
Quotations from Kansas City on February 19 show butter at 31 percent for creamery, firsts 29 cents, seconds 21 cents, packing stock 22 cents. Eggs priced at extras 26 1/2 cents, firsts 24 4/ cents, seconds 19 cents.
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THE
Associated Press
Kansas City
Eggs Hold Steady Price Range In Fresh Chicken Market
New York reports eggs steady with fresh gathered extras at 37 to 38 cents per dozen, dirties 30 to 31 cents, checks 27 to 28 cents.
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THE
Associated Press
New York
Coffee Market Report From New York Edge
New York Feb 19 Coffee No 7 Rio 14 percent closed steady. March 13.24, May Bae.
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THE
Associated Press
New York
Rio
New York Market Report On Sugar Petroleum And Hides
Raw sugar firm Muscovado 8 test 4.30 cents, 96 test 4.80 cents, molasses sugar 89 test 4.05 cents. Refined firm. Petroleum and molasses steady. Hides and leather firm.
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Associated Press
New York
Muscovado
Robbers Blow Safe at Austell Bank
A bank safe was blown open at the Austell bank in Austell Georgia and about 2500 dollars in cash taken. The blast threw hotel guests from beds as two men with large sacks were seen fleeing. Police with track dogs pursued the suspects.
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Georgia Bank
Associated Presa
Atlanta
Austell Bank
Austell
Stock market opens with uneven fluctuations and light demand
New York stocks show small, irregular gains for early action. Central Leather and General Electric edge higher while American Snuff and Bethlehem Steel slip. Reading faces pressure on potential anthracite case ruling with keeping prices near last week’s close. Bonds steady as trading dwindles and markets close near prior levels.
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Associated Press
New York
Central Leather
General Electric
Bethlehem Steel
United States Steel
Amalgamated Copper
Supreme Court
Union Pacific
Market report notes lead and spelter prices
In St. Louis on February 19, lead held steady at 3.94 percent while spelter rose to 6.60 percent, indicating a firming in base metal markets.
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THE
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Market changes lift onion price to ten cents per pound
Retail markets record a broad shift with onions at 10 cents per pound the highest in weeks. Eggs hold at 25 cents a dozen, butter steady, lemons jump to 80 cents a dozen, oranges to 40 cents, and fruits and vegetables remain firm with limited availability.
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