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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1916

Page

9

Garner urges direct probe of beef trust to aid cattlemen

Texas Rep. Garner says Borland bill slows relief and urges cattle groups to petition President Wilson and Attorney General Gregory for a federal investigation. He argues packers hold power, consumers pay more, cattle raisers receive less, and faster action by the executive branch could yield quicker, broader results.

Washington, D. C Garner Texas William P. Borland Kansas City Federal Trade Commission Congress Borland Judiciary Committee House of Representatives House Senate Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association Exas Wilson Gregory Southwest Department of Justice Mr. Gregory President Jackson The Cattle Raisers’ Association Ike T

Wesco Misa Adv Promotes Geared Tins For Coffee

Advertisement copy promising “Geared tins only” with promotional motto about making coffee good and friends famous, attributed to Wesco Misa.

Wesco

Five Die in Spokane Train Collision in Dense Fog

Five persons were killed and six injured, three seriously, when the North Coast Limited train No. 2 collided in fog with the rear of the Burlington No. 42 at South Cheney, seven miles from Spokane. The Burlington train was stationary and its rear sleeping cars telescoped.

North Coast Limited Burlington South Cheney Spokane Wash Northern Pacific South Cheney

San Antonio Light Food Fair and Cooking School

A city food festival runs February 28 through March 4 featuring tastings and cooking classes. Admissions and event details highlight local chefs and dining opportunities at the fair.

Cotton Prices Hover Near Lows at Market Centers

Cotton continues to seek a low level at market centers as spot markets show weakness. Traders note limited demand and slow buying across regional centers, signaling persistent downward pressure on prices.

Cotton market quotes from San Antonio Galveston and New Orleans

The daily quotations show middling cotton prices for San Antonio at 11.06, Galveston at 6.50, and New Orleans at 11.25. Volume figures include 2,839 in Galveston and 8,000 in New Orleans with unspecified totals for San Antonio.

San Antonio Poouwcon Bois Cies Galveston New Orleans

Cotton prices decline as Texas crop failures weigh on market

Cotton futures and spot prices fell today amid bearish factors including Texas grain crop failures and uncertainty over the international scene. San Antonio spot offers dropped to 11.05 cents with large receipts at Galveston and Houston adding pressure. Submarine warfare concerns were noted as a key factor for future exports.

Cotton Exchange Texas San Antonio Galveston Houston

New York Cotton Opens Under Pressure as Liquidation Persists

The New York cotton market opened with scattered liquidation and southern selling. Prices declined from Friday's levels with May near 11.53 cents and July about 11.70 as traders covered after the call, while overall activity remained varied and prices dipped to fresh near lows before midafternoon.

Cotton futures open steady across several contracts

New York cotton futures opened steady with March at 11.28 and May at 13.53 while July 11.70 October 11.91 and December 132.05. Futures closed about 11 points lower from the session highs with varied intraday highs and lows across contracts.

New York

Liverpool Opening Delayed Rains Push Back Schedule

Sporadic weather affects Liverpool events with reopening slated for Tuesday and anticipated adjustments to timing. Officials say an 11 o clock update will follow with any revised plans and potential impact on venues and attendance.

New Orleans Cotton Market Opens With Heavy Selling

Active trading opened the New Orleans cotton market with prices dropping twelve to fourteen points in the first half hour. Most selling was for short accounts, while drought in the southwest and strong cotton goods activity spurred a mid morning buying rally. By noon values were five points under Saturday's close and the market ended barely steady in the afternoon with a net loss of 6 to 11 points at 1:80.

New York Liverpool Shorts Howest New Orleans Southern Gelling Southwest

Cotton futures open steady as bids listed in New Orleans

New Orleans cotton futures opened steady with bids for March at 10.98 and May at 11.28 as July 11.51 October 11.70 and December 11.80 followed. Prices closed 8 to 10 points lower with limited trade shown by scattered figures including July and 21.58 11.43 11.53 11.61 figures in the day’s ledger.

New Orleans

Cotton prices and market receipts in Liverpool

Spot cotton prices eased with good middling at 8.04 pence, middling 7.17 pence, and low middling 7.41 pence. Sales totaled 000 bales, including 2500 bales for export and speculation. Receipts reached 2000 bales.

Futures curve at Liverpool shows steady declines in 7.1 to 7.55 ranges

At Liverpool on February 21 futures quotes drift lower across the forward calendar from February to January. The table lists successive contracts from February-March at 7.50 to January-February at 7.10 with minor variations.

Coffee futures dip as market opens in New York

New York February 21 Rio coffee prices show a steady pattern with March at 7.70 cents per pound and July at 7.66 cents, signaling a soft start in commodity trading.

New York

Seed trade surges as mild weather boosts garden demand

Garden seed merchants report strong early spring business aided by mild weather. Prices soar due to reduced European imports from wartime, with spinach at 30 cents a pound and carrot seed at 1.25 dollars. Green beans from South Texas drop as supplies ease, while overall farm produce movement picks up against higher costs. Eggs and vegetables arrive from rural areas, suggesting a brisk market ahead despite price inflation.

France

Meat Prices, Grain List Hold Steady in Market Report

Direction of wholesale meat dealers shows no change as packers keep prices steady at top levels. Grain list remains unchanged with prices holding firm from the prior week.

Wholesale Market Prices Mixed Across Dairy Poultry

Markets show steady wholesale prices with Texas butter firm at 38 cents per pound from creamery output. Country butter around 18 to 20 cents, packing stock 13 to 16 1/2 cents. poultry values hold with hens 5 dollars per dozen and friers 4.50 to 5.50 per dozen. Turkeys about 4.50 to 5.56 per dozen. geese from 7 to 10 dollars per dozen.

Texas Creamery Ducus

Chicago market prices on butter eggs and potatoes

Chicago quotations show butter steady at 24 cents for creamery and 22 1/2 cents for firsts, eggs down with receipts 2570 cases and various grades. potatoes lower with 45 car shipments from Minnesota Michigan and Wisconsin. prices quoted for Minnesota and Dakota or Ohio varieties around 83 to 86 cents.

Chicago Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin Dakota-Ohios Springs

Butter and egg market notes from Kansas City

Kansas City market report lists butter quotations at 29 cents for creamery, 1914c packing, eggs at 23 cents for firsts and 21 cents for seconds, hens 13c, turkeys 20c, with spring purchases indicated.

Kansas City

Sugar price list reported with varying grades

New York figures show raw sugar nominal at 5.65 08c and refined sugar steady with multiple grades including cut loaf 7.40c and crushed 7.25c. Mould A and cubes hover around 6.76 6.75c, XXXX powdered 6.40c, powdered 6.85c, fine granulated 6.25c, Diamond A 6.25c, confectioners A 6.15c, No. 1 6.10c.

New York

Cottonseed Price Report From New York Market

In New York on February 21 a closed firm reported cottonseed prices with spot and February bids at 9.70 and 9.80. April 9.63 9.60, May 9.46 9.48, June 9.46 9.60, July and August at 9.47, September 9.46 9. Total sales reached 9,500 units.

New York Arch Y Aoe

Metal market snapshot shows varied commodity quotes in New York

Lead at 6.27 percent, copper firm at 28.80 for nearby and 27.00 to 27.50 for June and later, electrolytic iron firm with No.1 northern 20.25 to 20.75, No.2 19.75 to 20.25, No.1 southern 26.00, No.2 19.75 to 20.26, tin spot 42.12 to 42.37. Spelter not quoted.

New York Northern Southern Allis-Chalmerm American Car & Foundry Bs Americam American Tel & Tel Atchison General Electric Great Northern Interborough Consol, Corp Merc. Marine Ptd Kansas City Louisville & Nashville Liggett & Myers Oriilard Com M K Missouri Pacific New York Central Etc Norfolk & Western Mia Northern Pacific Eeewes Penneylvania Seaboard Air Line Rep Iron & Steel Ane Sloss, Shef, Steel & Iron Southern Pacific He Wabash Pfd Western Union Een Westinghouse Flectrice United Frust Ms Onl Serene

London Metal Prices Report Feb 21

Lead 32 pounds sterling. Spelter 103 pounds. Spot copper 108 pounds. Futures copper 105 pounds 10s. Electrolytic 186 pounds. Spot tin 180 pounds 5s. Futures tin 180 pounds 5s.

London

Greater than ever. San Antonio Light Food Fair and Cooking School

The San Antonio Light presents a food fair and cooking school event highlighting new recipes and culinary demonstrations. Local chefs and vendors showcase diverse dishes and practical tips for home cooks.

San Antonio

Live Stock Markets Favor the Shipper Across Centers

Early quotes showed cattle calves hogs and sheep firm to higher with strong demand. San Antonio receipts totaled 409 cattle 178 calves 72 horses and 754 hogs with 829 cattle 128 calves and 105 hogs offered. Steers up to 6.50 with most 6.00 to 6.40. cows to 5.75 and 5.25 to 5.60. calves to 7.00 and 6.50 to 6.75. hogs strongest at 7.50. Oklahoma City top 8.00 and Fort Worth up to highest porker price. No mutton offered in San Antonio.

Union Stock Yards San Antonio Oklahoma City Fort Worth

Mills Turn Down Dry Goods Orders

NEW YORK, Feb. 21. Cotton goods trading remains large as mills decline orders pressed for months ahead. Coarse cottons for bag purposes will run through the third quarter. Cotton duck commands higher prices. prints rise with buyers ordering ahead. Gingham fabrics hold firm. secondary markets active. Consumers anticipate purchases of colored goods with guaranteed colors. Wash fabrics and domestics show steady demand.

New York

Fort Worth Market Report Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices

Fort Worth Texas February 21 cattle receipts 1625 strong with Reeves at 6.60 to 7.66 stockers 6.00 to 6.85 cows 8.26 to 6.50 heifers 4.50 to 8.00 bulls 4.25 to 5.60 calves 4.50 to 8.50 hog receipts 4000 steady bulk 7.75 to 8.00 heavy 8.00 to 8.10 medium 7.90 to 8.00 mixed 7.80 to 7.90 light 7.50 to 8.90 common 7.00 to 7.50 pigs 4.50 sheep receipts 600 steady lambs 8.50 to 10.50 yearlings 7.60 to 8.50 wethers 7.50 to 7.75 ewes 7.00 to 7.50 culls 4.00 to 5.00 goats 38.60 to 5.00

Fort Worth Tex Strong Reeves

Market Recap Kansas City Live Stock Prices February

Receipts and quotations show hogs 9,000 head with market strong to higher. Bulk 7.80 to 8.20, heavy 8.00 to 8.25, light 7.75 to 8.05. Cattle receipts 11,000 with market steady to higher. Prime fed steers 8.50 to 9.00, dressed beef steers 7.00 to 8.40, southern steers 6.00 to 7.50, cows 4.25 to 7.00, heifers 6.50 to 8.80, stockers 6.00 to 7.76. Sheep receipts 17,000, market steady. Lambs 10.40 to 11.10, yearlings 9.25 to 9.00, wethers 7.75 to 8.35, ewes 7.00 to 7.75.

Kansas City Chicago

Chicago Market Receipts and Prices for Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Chicago on February 21 reports hogs with 59 000 receipts and strong market levels for various weights from 6.25 to 8.40 dollars. Cattle receipts at 17 000 with firm demand and price ranges from 3.20 to 11.00 dollars. Sheep receipts 18 000 with steady prices from 5.60 to 11.50 dollars.

Market Receipts Hold Steady Across Livestock Prices

St Louis market reports receipts of 13 000 hogs and lights to 6 8 30 per cwt mixed and butchers to 8 40, cattle at 4 000 head with natives 7 50 to 9 50, yearlings 8 50 to 9 50, cows 5 50 to 8 00, stockers 5 50 to 7 50, Texas/Oklahoma steers 6 25 to 8 00, calves 6 00, and sheep with yearling wethers 8 90 to 10 00 and lambs 9 0 to 11 50.

ST. Louis Texas Oklahoma

Mrs Jean Prescott Adams to Lecture at San Antonio Light Fair

Mrs. Jean Prescott Adams will lecture next week at the San Antonio Light Food Fair and Cooking School located at the corner of North Flores and Houston Streets. She is scheduled to discuss culinary topics and demonstrate techniques for attendees.

Jean Prescott Adams San Antonio Cor. North Flores Houston Sts Houston Sta

Cattle Steady to Strong as Oklahoma City Receipts Reported

Oklahoma City cattle receipts total 500 with prices steady to strong while hogs bring 2250 head, top $8.10. Weather notes show observation taken February 23 at 7 am with light wind and minimal precipitation. Allen Buell is the local forecaster.

Oklahoma City Okla

Wheat falls on Liverpool quotes as Chicago market weakens

Chicago Wheat slips after Liverpool prices drop and ample receipts. Missouri soil damage fears ease as sections turn green. May and July futures decline with unsettled close. Corn, led by large arrivals, slides despite Argentina hopefuls. Oats drop. hogs push up provisions with weekly export gains.

Chicago Ill Liverpool Missouri Argentina

Grain Prices in San Antonio Nebraska?

Carrot buyers paid prices for grain delivered in San Antonio Monday. Wheat Texas 1.35 per bushel, northern 0.36. Corn Texas No 3 0.80, northern No 2 mixed 0.78, northern white 0.80 0.83. Oats Texas red 0.58 bulk, sacks 0.05, northern white 0.61 bulk, sacks 0.638. Oklahoma prices same as Texas grades.

San Antonio Monay Texas Oklahoma

Local Packing House Quotations From Dealers

Monday quotations list dry salt extras at 18 percent for bacon extras 14 percent for dry salt bellies 14 to 16 pound averages 16 percent 26 percent for fancy breakfast bacon 19 percent for fancy hams 14 to 16 pound bacon bellies 17 percent pure lard 11 percent compound llc pricing details imply market rates for packing house products and fats.

LLC

Chicago Grain Prices On Feb 21

Quotations listed wheat at No 2 red 1 25 41 1 27 percent No 3 hard 1 23 1 26 corn No 2 yellow nominal oats standard 46 47 percent Barley 66 75 cents.

Chicago

Market Wheat and Corn Quotations Reported

ST. LOUIS on February 21 quotes show Wheat No. 2 red at 1.24 to 1.25 percent. No. 2 hard nominal. Corn No. 2 at 71 to 75 cents. No. 2 white at 78 cents to 84 1/2 cents. No. 2 No. 2 white nominal.

ST. Louis

Grain price quotations from Kansas City market

Quotations for wheat corn and oats reported in Kansas City on February 21. Wheat No 2 hard 1.16 to 1.22 and No 2 red 1.17 to 1.21. Corn No 2 mixed 69 1/2 to 70 1/2 cents and No 2 white 69 1/2 to 70 1/2. Oats No 2 white 48 1/2 to 49 1/2 cents and No 2 mixed 45 46 1/2 cents.

Kansas City

Grain futures close with mixed gains and declines

In Kansas City on February 21 grain futures moved unevenly with Wheat May at 1.15 and July at 1.14, Corn May 71 1 2 cents, July around 71 2 cents, Oats May 46 cents as markets closed.

Kansas City

Steel Business Breaks Records Amid Strong Shipments

New York February 21. Steel industry activity remained high with shipments matching production. Carnegie Steel raised prices by five dollars per ton on bars plates and shapes, two dollars on wire products pipe skelp and shafting, and twenty five cents per box on tinplate. Rail orders reached 17 000 tons and New York Central moved 95 locomotives. Southern Pacific placed orders for 3 838 cars with 800 more pending. Fab ee structural orders totaled 20 000 tons.

New York Carnegie Steel Company New York Central Southern Pacific Fabee

Army assigns retirement prep for Colonel Crane

Ninth Infantry Colonel Charles J. Crane will begin home leave about March 1 ahead of retirement. First Lieutenant Robert R. Love of the Signal Corps is attached to the Fourth Cavalry March 15. Captain Augustus B. Warfield of the Quartermaster Corps receives a one month leave with permission to visit China and Japan upon relief from duty in the Philippine Islands.

Charles J. Crane Ninth Infantry Robert Er. Love Signal Corps Cavalry Fourth Cavalry China Japan Augustus B. Warfield Quartermaster Corps Philippine Islands

Auto listings at Crockett and surrounding streets

No. 8611 Studebaker C Kuri 318 East Crockett street. No. 8612 Ford W S Matton 122 East Theo avenue. No. 8613 Ford G W Ritchey 326 South street. No. 8614 Studebaker G W Merritt 1208 North Flores street. No. 6815 Paige A C Koechler 717 West Ashby Place.

Studebaker C. Kuri East Crockett Street Ford W. S. Matton Theo Avenue G. W. Ritchey South Street G. W. Merritt North Flores Street Paige A. C. Koechler West Ashby Place

Social Pairings Listed for Names in Local Notices

Names James D. Robinson Anna Darby David Stanley Cassin Caroline Crook Greshman William Carston Church and Amanda disp Guenther appear in a sequence of personal notices or marriage style itemings in the local record column. The fragment indicates multiple individuals connected by a social or ceremonial listing, with no additional context or dates provided.

James D. Robinson Anna Darby David Stanley Cassin Caroline Crook Greshman William Carston Church Amanda Disp Guenther

Market Closes Heavy After Dull Trading Day

Stocks end the day heavy as trading remains light with losses in several specialties. Zinc shares gain, while United States Realty climbs over three points and sugar shares rise four to nine points amid a dull market and late-hour weakness.

New York Mercantile Marine Pacific Mail American Can Allis-Chalmers Crucible Steel United States Industrial Alcohol United States Realty Amon Rails Canadian Pacific Chicago & Northwestern Crucible Studebaker Baldwin

Mercantile Rates and Bond Market Update

New York February 21 mercantile paper at 434, sterling 60 day bills 4.71, demand 4.76. Cables 4.7649. Bar silver 56 1/2 cents. Mexican dollars 48 1/2 cents. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds easy.

New York Mercantile Paper

Money Market Roundup Steady Loans in New York

Time loans steady at 2 1/2 percent for 60 and 90 days and 2 3/4 percent for 6 months. Call money trading high to low around 2 percent with ruling rate at 1 1/2 to 2 percent. last loan reported at 2 percent and closing at about 2 percent.

New York

Marine Intelligence Galveston Feb 21 Arrivals and Sails

Arrival reports include Medina El Dia and El tid from New York and Roedskjaer (Nov) and Teneriffe. Sailed: El Occidente for New York Dar win (Br) Cette.

Galveston Tex Medina el Dia el Tid New York Roedskjaer Teneriffe el Occidente Darwin Cette

Timon will case heard in Corpus Christi court

The Timon will case is on trial in District Court in Corpus Christi. Ellen Timon died a year ago leaving half a million dollars to three sons and one sister, with daughter Cecelia Leahy excluded. Plaintiffs claim the will was arranged in loose leaf form and could have pages swapped. County Judge Walter F. Timon, a defendant, is free on a 10 000 bond pending federal election fraud charges.

Corpus Christi Tex Timon Ellen Timon Cecelia Leahy Mathis Cecelia Leaeed Walter F. Timon R. R. Savage Eien Timon Liberty

Gypsy Sinks Off Port Ingleside With Sixteen Aboard

The Gypsy, a passenger boat running between Corpus Christi and Port Aransas, sank in eleven feet of water off Port Ingleside early Sunday. Sixteen people aboard reached land in lifeboats. the vessel, valued at $12,000, likely will be raised.

Corpus Christi Tex Port Aransas Port Ingleside

Lassan Peak Shows Renewed Eruption Activity

Reports from Hat Creek valley residents describe Lassan Peak emitting smoke and steam with a mild eruption visible from Redding California today.

Redding Cal Lassan Peak Hat Creek Valley

Local Birth and Ownership Notices for February Dates

The column lists births and property assignments for February with addresses on Potosi San Fernando Loretta Vargas Kerr Magnolia River and Guadalupe streets. Names include Arnulfo Camargo John Ross J Apolinar Wicker Juan Cortez J Bruce Martindale Cummings and Mre J vcesmiaane Joe Montalvo among others with dates ranging February 4 to February 19 1914.

Pedro Pn Potosi Arnulfo Camargo San Fernando John W. Ross Loretta Street J. Apolinar Vargas Street W. A. B. Wicker South San Saba Street Juan E. Cortez Kerr Street Bir J. Bruce Martindale Magnolia Street Cummings River Avenue Toot B. Polansky S. Hospital Mre

Obituary notices list multiple local residents’ deaths

The notice enumerates several individuals aged from 7 to 81 who died in February at various local addresses including San Peere Avenue 226, Weet Houston Street 745, Torreon Street 110, Muncey Street 210, Marshall Street 619, and Sherman Street 409. Names include Marguerite J. Sammons, Elizabeth Winkler Sister M. Dominic, De F. Ozunsa, Willam Evans Cook, Anna Geisler, and Charles D. Grant.

Marguerite J. Sammons San Peere Avenue Elizabeth Winkler M. Dominic Houston de F. Ozunsa Torreon Street Willam Evans Cook Muncey Street Anna Geisler Marshall Street Charles D. Grant Sherman Street

Mrs Jean Prescott Adams at San Antonio Light Fair

Mrs Jean Prescott Adams appears at the San Antonio Light Fair and Cooking School next week at the cor district venue.

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