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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1918

Page

10

Cotton Prices Rise on Trade Demand Across Markets

Trade sources report a price advance in cot ton as buying picks up in major markets. News of anticipated rain absence, mill reopenings, and bullish spot trends lift futures and spot quotes from New York to New Orleans, with Liverpool demand steady and COTTON EXCHANGE prices tracking upbeat sentiment.

Sata Antonio Dallas Mouston Galveston York Cotton Exchange Jan Cottom Uuying Southwest New York Orleans Pointe Net New Orleans Liverueul

New York Cotton Opens Higher Then Steady

The cotton market opened about 206 points higher on covering and buying but eased slightly. Traders noted weather forecasts for rains in the southwest and optimism over peace prospects aiding the late session with May near 30.70, while overall activity remained light and prices steadied after midday.

Peary Quikt Adviers

New Orleans Cotton Traders Jockey For Market Gains

New Orleans commodity trading opened steady with March at 29.01 and May at 29.60 as traders anticipated The government grading report due Wednesday morning pushed buying though gains remained modest with futures trading 22 to 24 points higher in early activity.

New York Dan New Orleans Ludan Qeen Colton

Liverpool Cotton Market Report Puts Prices and Receipts

Cotton and wool market notes show steady futures with 18 004 receipts of which 17 200 were American. New contracts list January 2 280 March 23 02 May 12 00d. Prices quoted for various grades including middling and good ordinary with figures in old pence per pound.

AAV Catton Ioc Anicdel Amerena Mare Sid

Cotton Statistics and Market Quotation Snippet

Cotton seed oil quotations today were noted with regional references from Galveston and New York. The item lists several city points including Savannah Norfolk Wilmington and Boston as part of a broader price survey.

Galveston Tex Heusen New Grlernas Savannah Garriston Wilming Norfolk New York Boston

Fresh Produce Prices From Wholesalers and Markets Listed

Wholesale trade prices for fresh vegetables and fruits include numerous items such as onions at 59¢ per dozen bunches, California white onions at $4 per hundredweight, potatoes at $4.0 per hundredweight, and yams, cucumbers, okra, egg plants, peppers, beans, carrots, radishes, celery, and various fruits with per unit or per crate costs. The list features California, Oregon, Texas, Colorado, Washington, and Missouri sources, with multiple packaging formats and weights.

California Oregon Col- Ure Texas Bemts Calitot Svinachs Harper Pumpri Rhubang Colorado Washington Imperial Grimes Jonathan Gen Davis Miszouri North Havel Florida

Iron and Steel Shortages Hamper U S Industry

A January weather bulletin reports fuel shortages and freight embargoes crippling steel plants. American Steel and Wire suspended Cleveland operations. Pittsburg and New York foundries face pig iron shortages threatening war work. Consumers fear iron scarcity as contracts after March 31 face price revisions. Government urges states to allotments as prior supplies run out.

New York Jan American Steel and Wire Company Cleveland Pittsburg Government of Deta

New York Dry Goods Market Shows Strength in Cotton Prices

The New York cotton goods market remains firm as cotton rises one cent per yard on branded blueprints, lifting 4-4 goods to 17 cents. Brown goods and print cloths stay steady while buyers seek first-hand stocks amid limited supply and ongoing demand for blankets and heavy yarns.

New York Tndo

Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices note declines and gains

Oregon Surbank potatoes drop to 2.50 per hundredweight while Colorado potatoes fall to 2.49. Pumpkins yams and lemons ease. Cuban tomatoes arrive at 3.00 per crate. Carrots 2.75, cabbage 2.25 to 3.00 per hundredweight. bananas 4.00 to 4.30 per hundredweight. poultry prices steady with hens up one cent. No changes in other commodities.

Oregon Colorado Duber Eptra Xinall Alees Inn i

Shippers Market Prices and Rates Across Regions

Market roundup notes robbers’ impacts on shipper and retailer pricing with limited commissions. Dairy prices show creamery butter at 39 to 49 cents, eggs at various grades, and poultry steady with broilers 2.50 to 3.00 per pound and turkeys around 26 cents per pound. regional reports from Chicago and Kansas City detail poultry, dairy, and eggs quotations and car receipts.

Chicago Til Wisconsin Michigan Suree Oka Jan. T Oatockers Fenders Kansas City Modan. T

Provision markets list varied prices for meats and cheese

A garbled market list shows quotes for dry salt coating and meat products. It mentions prices per pound for various items such as beef or beacon bellies and American cheese, with unclear figures and descriptors.

Lovalieking House Haven

Hogs Quote Higher Across Northern Markets And Fort Worth

Hogs rose modestly in northern yards and Fort Worth while Chicago and St Louis saw gains amid generally steady cattle and sheep trade. Receipts included cattle 421 and hogs 45 at Fort Worth with improved demand. Chicago and Kansas City reported varied prices and rising cattle and lamb values across multiple markets.

Union Stock Yards Jon Chicago St. Louls Kansas City Turday Fort Worth Sigady

Market Inquiries Lead to Moderate Firmness in Stocks

New York markets opened with volatility but shifted to general firmness and moderate inquiry for rails. Steel, copper, shipping shares showed gains while Liberty bonds and select industrials moved. trading remained light with irregular activity and higher prices seen late in the session.

New York Stock Exchange Pacifics Cowlers Wind iLackawanna Steel Ndlad Stead Americoh Marine Preferred Central Leather Studebaker Liberty Bona Indvatrid Driess United States

Money Markets and Rates Across Regions

Trading in Mexican money at San Antonio on Friday showed bid and asked prices for silver and peso exchange. The report notes several bank notes and mercantile paper rates, with government bonds described as heavy and railroad dividends irregular. Also dated items include Interstate Commerce Commission approval of a new passenger fare schedule from St. Louis and an officers training school opening in Fort Worth with 440 cadets under Major Cale Lerison.

My P.m Rd Hway New York Abilene Tex Amarilla Tex Atlanta Birmingham Brounstiie Chicago Corpus Christi Callax del Tilo el Paso Fort Worth Salveston Houston Jacksonville Kansas City Louisville Valestine St. Louis Ato San Antonio Tampa Washington Wikli San Anftento Thonday Suver Pesor Seeceeneverves National Bank O Yomn Dan T.—Mercantile Paper Ax Sterling Exchange Awl Commerciil Commercial Ghalay Wills Sacmanth ‘S Cables F. Ar Wasitington 2D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Kort Worth Cort Worth Texas Oklahoma Cale Lerison

Sugar Prices and Market Notes From New York

Raw sugar steady at 6.03 per cent and centrifugal. Refined sugar ranges from 7.44 to 8.70 per unit with varying grades. A reduction in refined sugar aligns with a ruling by the International sugar committee.

New York Confectioneca AL International Sugar Committer

Metal markets report from New York and East St. Louis

New York metals market notes mixed quotes with price activity in late January. Spelt and tin show limited movement while East St. Louis markets display small shifts in stock levels and pricing.

New York Jan East St. Louis

Corn prices wobble amid bullish storm news

Market reports show corn prices edging higher on bullish storm headlines but traders doubt sustained gains as railroad disruptions and supply concerns limit movement. Opening prices rise then ease with futures around steady levels. prices and quotes in Kansas City and St Louis appear mixed amid weak railcar availability.

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American Ship Lost Near New York

The American steamship Harry Luckenbach was torpedoed and sunk with loss of life. eight crew members are missing from a crew of about thirty plus the naval guard. Official word reached the owners today.

New York Harry Luckenbach Naval Guard Performe Dt

Control Binder Twine Prices Stabilized by Food Administration

The Road Administration plans to control binder twine supply through voluntary agreements with makers in cooperation with the Food Administration. Henry Wolfer, former Minnesota state penitentiary warden, will lead the effort. Officials say prices will stabilize and supply reach consumers at lowest possible costs, though high material costs limit price reductions. A separate note: the Supreme Court granted delay on several anti trust cases due to the war, except for the United Shoe Machinery Company case which proceeds.

Washington Road Administration The Food Administration Henry Wolfer Minnesota State Penitentiary Woods Administration Walsengton Jan Supreme Court Milted Shoe Machinery Company

Women to help set prices for staple foods wartime

The text names Jake Wolf and H. Richter as new committee members with J. L. Carrington as district food administrator. Morristern chairs the price committee, aided by A. J. Castola, P. M. Lewis, Harry Stone and August Briam. Display cards will urge Wheatless Tuesday Meatless Wednesday and Porkless Saturday to cut wheat usage by at least one pound per week.

Iis Commission Atvetiil Jake Wolf H. Richter Menthery J. LB. Carrington Morristern A. J. Castasola P.M. Lewis Harry Stone August Briam Carrington United States

Negro cooks to be offered a course in home dietetics

The San Antonio Food Conservation Advisory Board met to form a committee to promote food conservation among Negro residents. A home dietetics course for Negro women will be taught by a Black demonstrator in church and society rooms, with a cooks class planned at the Negro school on Center and Mackberry Streets. Miss Wieanor Urickenridge was assigned to organize committees, and the first class opened with over 60 attendees in the Chamber of Commerce building.

San Antonio Wieanor Urickenridge National Food Administration Fod Houston Street Navarre Street

Unitarian to Speak on First Century of Liberal Movement

Earl C. Wilbur will discuss The First Century of the Liberal Movement in American Christianity Monday at 8:15 p.m. in the Scientific Society room on Commerce Street. The talk is hosted by the local Unitarian Society. the public is invited to attend.

Unitarian The Scientific Society Commerce Street Earl C. Wilbur D. Wei Wilbur Pacific Seling Prices Unitarian Theological School Dulling Printing Co Losoya Berkeley Cal Nast. Crockett Tional Unitarian Association San Antonio

Southern Cotton Grain Stock Exchange Update

The notice aims to bar the construction of a frame structure in a costal area of the city. Buildings reportedly went up under temporary permits and now face new restrictions.

Southern Cotton, Grain Stock Exchange Eance

Blaze From Gas Pipe Sparks Fire Damages South Texas Nash Building

A fire started by a gas pipe leak caused damage to a South Texas Nash Motors building, confined to the basement. The incident occurred at 12 Avenue D, with manager Harry J. Miller reporting the scene Monday morning. The owner is Terreil Tirtlett.

South Texas Nash Motors Company Harry ,J. Miller Avenue D Terreil Tirt 1Lett Tient Broek Tyarning 7O Cavalry Yost Fort Sym T Houston Denver Boulevard

River and Harbor Bill Advances for Major Projects

A rivers and harbors committee announced a measure to appropriate about 30 million six hundred dollars for Washington and related projects. The proposal includes 18 million for completed and proposed improvements, with several harbor and channel works across Delaware, Norfolk, and Mississippi regions.

Congress Nanan Henry Sver Delaware River Harthmore Norfolk Mississippi River

Delaware Punch Company Holds Open House in San Antonio

The Delaware Punch Company celebrated its fourth anniversary in San Antonio and the first anniversary of its Jucy wine ginger ale and sodas with a public reception. Army officers and hundreds of San Antonians toured the plant, saw syrup waxing and automatic bottling, and enjoyed a luncheon and souvenirs. The firm, capitalized at $000, ships products nationwide. Directors include Lyons Furnish Rice Evans Tuttle Herff Baker. Also reported is the death of Colonel Tom Randolph at 64 in St Louis. burial in Sherman scheduled Wednesday.

Delaware Punch Company San Antonio Thomas E. Lyons D. K. Furnish J.C. Rice W. L. Evans D. K Furnish W. B. Tuttle Johnn. Herff W. J. Evans T. B. Baker

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