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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1942
Page
14
Texas researchers report a cheap method to combat the heel fly infestations in cattle. Treatments include rotenone soap and water brushed into packs, or dusting on backs with rotenone and wettable sulfur, and dipping in rotenone and sulfur. Results vary with stage of grubs, but overall cattle health and milk yield may improve.
Livestock buyers at Kansas City and nearby markets push cattle and sheep prices higher on strong demand. Reports show rising weights and record bids for steers and heifers, with calves and yearlings seeing steady to sharp gains amid brisk trading and firm wholesale demand.
Washington reports domestic cotton consumption reached an all time daily high in November with potential to exceed 11,060,000 bales for the season if sustained. The 1938-39 peak is cited at 50,008 bales, while November figures show a rise from 42,195 in May and 36,180 in November 1930. The Agriculture Department notes war orders and substitution for imported fibers may raise civilian demand and civilian textile use.
Distorted copy from AP wires shows uneven moves in grain and food markets. Mentions Chicago area activity, futures price hints, and mixed buying with brief references to staples like cereals and rye. Sales and prices drift in uncertain trading amid long gaps in readable detail.
An OCR damaged page lists varied produce prices and items, from Delicios to Grapes and Lettuce, with dozens of inconsistent spellings and numbers. The garbled catalog includes bananas, cauliflowers, grapefruits, potatoes, onions, peppers, poultry, and dairy, interspersed with location names and stray cents.
San Antonio market notes show cattle and hogs with varied prices, including calves and fattened steers. Reported values span ranges from around 10 to 160 dollars, with daily averages and specific lots described across several districts and grades.
In New York on January 5 AP reports varied money market data with references to British rates and Canadian discounts. Open market yields show several percentages, with figures for promissory notes, exchange conforeign rates, and bank reserves amid a busy domestic and international liquidity scene.
Readable market notes show Cotton futures activity mixed with December timing under discussion. Analysts cite mill demand, supply expectations, and thin liquidity as prices drift alongside nearby contracts.
The appellate court upheld a grain rate order issued by a federal interstate goods commission. The decision concerns Literior paliigs and Brivleyss on grain and related shipments, with objections from Kaas City and others. The case names Karena Osly Oh Lauls Miinennolts and several petitioners challenging the order.
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