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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1917

Page

11

Weather Report Precipitation Deficit Update

Yesterday recorded no precipitation with a normal day pattern. The daily deficit stands at .08 inches, with a total of .05 inches since January 1 and a deficiency of .4 inches overall.

For Sale Real Estate Purse Farm and Acreage Listings

Two land offers described. A farm 200 acres near Milletton on Laredo road with 4 room house, barns, windmill, clay subsoil, well, 25 per acre with quarter cash. Also 23 acres near Harlandale in Crockett 988 listing with aggressive sale terms from Lecomte Realty Co.

Milletton Main Laredo Road LC Realty Co Gunter Bldg Harlandale Lecomte Realty CO Crockett San Antonio River San Antonio Corpus Christ Road SAN Antonio Loan & Trust CO Texas

Beacon Hill Bargain Cottage for Quick Sale

Nearly new six room cottage with two baths open fireplace cement walks and garage in a choice location on a 75 by 126 lot. Owner will sacrifice for quick sale and may take a well located lot as part payment. See Mr Holt Nicholson & Furnish Crockett 1024 616 620 Brady blog.

eBacon Hill Wagner Nicholson & Furnish Crockett Brady Washer Brothers Mr. Wegner Furnish Beacon Hill Mr. Holt

Active realizing brings down cotton

The cotton market today experienced a series of recessions with an early slump due to overbought fears, then firming on spot elevations. Liverpool freight rate withdrawals spurred renewed selling, afternoon losses widened, and overall closes were lower across New York New Orleans and San Antonio readings amid unfavorable peace developments.

New York Cotton Market Opens With Mixed Decline

The New York cotton market opened with renewed active selling, March at 18.35 cents and July 18.67, down 43 to 46 points from yesterday's high. Spot buyers entered as prices dipped, bids steadied, and cover trading pushed March to 18.75 and July to 19.03 before mid day. Afternoon rumors of peace negotiations caused renewed declines to 18.30 and 18.65 cents, closing feverish and irregular.

New York Liverpool

Cotton futures steady amid scattered bids in early session

New York cotton futures show steady to lower quotes with January and March positions easing. Prices for May and July hover around 18.4 to 18.9 cents while Liverpool opens Thursday 20 points down and the 11 oclock call notes a beaten market.

Liverpool

Bearish Pressure Dampens New Orleans Cotton Trade

In New Orleans on January 10 the cotton market opened with bears driving prices down 19 to 29 points. Traders argued the market risked overbuying as selling pressure rose after noon. By 1:30 pm trading was 20 to 39 points below the prior close, then spot demand climbed and prices edged above, while Liverpool freight-rate withdrawals sparked renewed selling toward noon, ending 10 to 21 points under yesterday’s final.

New Orleans Liverpool

Cotton opens barely steady in New Orleans futures

New Orleans opened with cotton prices barely steady. Early bids listed January 18.12 cents, March 18.16, May 18.84, July 18.51, and October 16.91 cents. Futures closed 46 to 52 points lower with mixed intraday figures shown for highs and lows.

New York New Orleans Vnly Oecs

Cotton Quotations Hold Steady in Liverpool Market

Liverpool cotton market reports firm spot values with food middling at 11.464 pence per pound and middling 11.464, low middling 11.28, 8000 bales sold including 800 for speculation and export. Receipts nil.

Liverpool

Cotton Seed Prices and Futures Steady in New York and Liverpool

Futures quoted steady with ranges for January to December across Liverpool futures. Cotton seed quotations in New York show closing prices for January through August, with sales figures and mixed bid data.

Cotton goods and yarns steady in New York market

On Tuesday in New York cotton goods and yarns showed steady prices. New wear openings and dress goods remained steady while silk novelties stayed in active demand. Ribbons for millinery purposes were active.

New York New

Private J Dubeck of Thirty-seventh Killed in stabbing

Private J Dubeck a 30 year old of Company I Thirty-seventh Infantry was stabbed in the garden behind a saloon near the Hot Wells and died within minutes. C W Dickens a 29 year old mechanic residing at 416 Burleson street was arrested soon after by police.

J. Dubeck Thirty-seventh Infantry C. W. Dickens Burle- Son Street Dubeck

Woman to Keep House for Small Family of Three

Help wanted ad seeking a woman to maintain a household for a three person family and assist in baby care at 601 W Craig Place. Recruitment emphasizes housekeeping duties and infant care responsibilities.

W. Craig Place

Northern hog market slides amid broad price dips

The northern hog market fell 10 to 16 cents with Oklahoma City down 20 to 26 cents. Chicago receipts were heavy while cattle held steady and sheep showed uneven but near stable trends. Fort Worth and Kansas City markets edged mixed, with hogs slower and lighter offerings. Receipts totaled cattle 198, calves 326, horses 50, hogs 716 in local yards.

Fort Worth Chicago Kansas City St. Louis Oklahoma City Union Stock Yard San Antonio

Dallas Fort Worth Livestock Prices Rally in Early Trading

Fort Worth market notes cattle receipts around 4000 head with steady to active activity across categories. Hogs run about 6000 with prices around 9.75 to 10.15 per hundredweight. Sheep offerings sparse with lambs trading 11.00 to 12.50 and goats quoted 3.50 to 6.25 amid stable to higher tones.

Chicago Livestock Prices and Receipts Report

Receipts and quotations show hogs with 66 000 head and mixed prices from 7.60 to 10.60 for pigs and 9.99 to 10.65 for others. Cattle receipts about 24 000 head with native beef 7.00 to 11.80 and western steers 7.50 to 10.00. calves to 13.50. Sheep receipts 18 000 head with wethers 8.40 to 10.50 and lambs 11.50 to 12.86. Market generally steady overall.

Chicago Til

Market Receipts and Prices for Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Kansas City market report shows hogs receipts 12 000 head with lower prices across categories. bulk $10.25 to $10.60, heavy $10.59 to $10.65, lights $9.90 to $10.10, pigs $8.50 to $9.59. Cattle receipts 6000 head including 100 southern, market steady. prime fat steers $10.75 to $11.60, dressed $8.50 to $10.75, southern steers $6.50 to $8.75, cows $5.25 to $9.00, heifers $6.50 to $11.00, stockers $6.25 to $9.00, calves $6.50 to $11.50. Sheep receipts 14 000 head, market steady to 10c lower. lambs $12.75 to $15.40, yearlings $11.25 to $12.25, wethers $3.75 to $10.00, ewes $8.50 to $9.50, stockers and feeders $6.50 to $12.60.

Fort Worth Tex Kansas City ST. Louis Texas Prime Southern

Market Report From St. Louis Livestock Auction

Receipts and quotations show hogs and cattle steady to firm. Hogs top $10.85 for heavy grades. cattle including native beef steers $7.50 to $11.59 and cows $5.50 to $8.50. Sheep demand strong with lambs $12.75 to $15.75 and yearlings $11.00 to $12.25.

Livestock Market Report Oklahoma City January 10

Cattle receipts 2200 head market steady. Hogs receipts 2800 head market 20 to 25 cents lower. Sheep receipts 1000 head market steady. Today's sales Callahan Rush dorrnes chief 30 steers price 78.85.

Oklahoma City Okla Callahan Rush Dorrnes

Chicken Salad Case Ends in Supreme Court Refusal

The Texas Supreme Court refused a writ of error in H B Terrell comptroller vs W C Middleton from Travis county. The so called chicken salad and punch case impacts expenditures listed for the governor's mansion during the Colquitt administration and requires payment by former governor Pat M Neff of Waco attorney for the comptroller said a rehearing motion will be filed.

Austin Tex Supreme Court H. B. Terrell W. C. Middleton Travis County Pat M. Neff Waco Comptroller

Why is it a man looks natural before a camera

Pete Hilger wonders why a man seems relaxed off screen but stiffens when facing a camera, as if auditioning for a waxworks exhibit. He comments on the tension photographers observe and the odd transformation that occurs under illumination.

Pete Hilger

Special Train May Be Run For Chicago Show

San Antonio plans a special train of business men to Chicago for the January 27 automobile show. The trip aims to lure an auto assembly plant and promote San Antonio as a winter resort. A meeting of the Automobile Dealers’ Association will discuss the plan.

San Antonio Chicago Automobile Dealers’ Association Chamber of Commerce Dallas Houston W. G. Crush Walter Walthall M., K. & T. Railroad St. Louis Mr. Walthall

Army Captains to Dallas El Paso for Recruiting Service

Today's orders assign Captains Lowe and Fonda to El Paso for recruiting. Captain Stuart to Dallas for recruiting. Leave of absence for First Lieutenant Eager two months. Transfers for Van Leer, Hunter, and Cushner. Bonny Castle relieved to Fort Wright. Captain Watson resigns New Mexico.

William L. Lowe Ferdinand W. Fonda el Paso Edward A Stuart 2 Field Artillery Dallas John M. Eager Ain Samuel van Leer George B. Hunter Francis M. Cusher Medical Corps Fort Sam Houston Henry C. Bonny Castle Quartermaster Corps Southern Department Fort H. G. Wright John C. Watson New Mexico

Subscriptions Open for Federal Farm Loan Bank in Houston

Houston readers learned the Federal farm loan bank to be located in the city opened subscription books at 9 am with 227 shares sold at 5 each totaling 1135 dollars to eighteen buyers. Richard B. Thacker of Houston bought number 1 and a nine year old boy was among early purchasers. Widows capitalists and laborers queued to buy stock as the day began with excellent reports from officials.

Houston Tex Federal Farm Loan Bank Festmaster House Fiest Richard B. Thacker Aeree

New Orleans Rice Prices Hold Steady as Receipts Grow

In New Orleans on Tuesday January 10 rough and clean rice remained steady with unchanged quotations. Morning receipts included 2011 sacks rough for millers 2021 sacks, 4401 pockets clean, Honduras 2627 pockets, Japan 276 pockets, and blue rose 1646 pockets.

New Orleans Honduras Japan

Standard Oil NY announces 25 point price rise for refined exports

The Standard Oil Company of New York reports a 25 point advance in refined petroleum export prices. Refined in cases rises to 12 cents per gallon, tanks to 4.75 cents, and standard whiten barrels to 0.90 dollars.

New York Standard Oil Company of

Farmers' Association to meet in Kansas City in February

The National Farmers' Association will hold its annual meeting in Kansas City Missouri on February 21 22 and 23. Members engaged in agriculture will discuss plans to improve marketing conditions.

Chicago National Farmers’ Association Kansas City

British firms profit in 1916 amid costs and cotton rise

Dispatches to the Department of Commerce report British manufacturing firms earned profits despite higher labor costs and reduced output in 1916. About 140 companies averaged over 10 percent profit and paid roughly 2 million dollars in dividends. An additional one hundred firms averaged nearly 12 percent profit.

Washington, D. C Department of Commerce

Turpentine and Resin Market Notes From Savannah

Savannah market roundup shows turpentine firm 63 percent sales 166 receipts 168 shipments none stock 23443. Resin firm reports sales 984 receipts 548 shipments 1000 mock 90380. Listing includes grade codes and price references for window glass and related products with various lot numbers and values.

Savannah

Roller Skates Reduced at Ady Store

Roller skates are offered at reduced prices at Por a pa Co located at 221 South Alamo Ady. The notice highlights sale of skating gear with discounts for a limited time.

Pora Pa Co Alamo,—Ady Portage Tire Co Alamo

Wheat and Corn Suffer Losses in Chicago Market

Wheat prices fluctuated with weak start and late nervous close as May and July futures fell after initial gains. Corn mirrored wheat with early losses and late declines, while nearby hog receipts and export activity influenced overall market sentiment.

Grain market report from Kansas City

Wheat unchanged with No 2 hard at 1.92 to 1.96 dollars and No 2 red at 1.98. Corn prices drift lower with various bids around 9.14 to 9.50 for different grades. Rye quoted at 1.48 dollars, details mixed and unclear due to OCR errors.

Kansas City

Wheat and grain prices steady in St Louis market

Wheat and corn futures hold firm in St Louis on January 10 with No. 3 red at 1.98 to 2.05 dollars and No. 2 hard at 1.98. Corn remains steady with No. 2 at 98 cents and No. 2 white at 99 to 1.00. Oats hold at 67 cents for No. 2 and 81 to 84 cents for No. 2 white. rye steady, No. 2 nominal.

St, Louis

Chicago Markets Endure Narrow Wheat and Corn Quotes

Quotations in Chicago on January 10 showed wheat No 2 red at $1.97 and barley around $4.32. Corn No 2 yellow moved modestly as oats stayed near the standard price of 57 3/4 cents.

Chicago

Market quotations from Chicago packers and props

Provision markets report price quotes in Chicago with Park and Lard figures for January and May contracts. Local packing house quotations show dry salt extras at 16 square 4c bacon extras 18c and various bacon belly prices.

Pennsylvania Railroad to seek stock increase at March meeting

Philadelphia January 10 The Pennsylvania Railroad board announced that stockholders will be asked at the annual meeting on March 13 to approve an increase in the authorized issuances of the company.

Philadelphia The Pennsylvania Railroad Today

Coffee futures drift lower on steady demand

York reports a quiet morning with futures turning easy as March 8 falls to $4.0 cents and May 8.92 cents amid balanced demand and supply expectations.

Ant. York

Villa Sends 8000 Troops North Toward Chihuahua City

Reported by government agents and confirmed by foreign sources, Francisco Villa mobilized 8000 troops from Parral to push toward Chihuahua City and Juarez while General Murguia oversees southwestern Chihuahua. A New York Times quip about cremation appeared in the text.

EL Paso Tex Francisco Villa Parral Chihuahua City Juarez Murguia Chihuahua

Heaviness Prevails in the Stock Market Declines

On January 10 the market opened with broad declines led by Bethlehem Steel and General Motors. Oils, shippings, and sugars also fell while coppers were weak. United States Steel and New Haven showed notable moves. Trading picked up later but with continued losses, closing on a heavy note with about 750000 shares traded.

New York Bethlehem Steel United States Steel New Haven Tradink General Motors

Money market quotes in San Antonio create peso rates

Trading in Mexican currency in San Antonio showed mixed quotations with silver peso at 83.4 cents, half pesos around 46.7 cents, and notes on banks including State National Bank and Bank of London and Carranza. Market participants watched the Mexican money market amid unsettled exchange rates.

San Antonio Ee National Bank Bank of London Carranza Ecesesses VM

Market quotes and bond notes from New York trading

New York on January 10 reports Sterling and franc currency values with 60 day bills at 4.71 percent and 4.70 percent for commercial rates. Telegraph and cable rates show franc demand at 5.84 percent and cables at 5.53 percent, guilders demand 40 percent and cables 40 7 percent, bar silver at 75 cents, Mexican dollars at 57 1/2 cents. Government bonds steady while railroad bonds vary in trading.

New York

Time loans ease with 3 3 3 percent rates across terms

New York on January 10 reports money market easing with 40 and 90 day loans at 3 3 percent, six month loans at 3 3 percent, high rates steady, ruling rate 2, last loan 1 percent, closing bid 1 percent, and offerings at 1 percent.

New York

English Money Market Report Highlights Rates

London money market notes bar silver at 36d per ounce and money at 4 percent. Discount rates show short bills at 5 percent and three months at 5 44 percent.

London

Metal market quotes and copper futures in New York

Metal exchange reports price moves in New York with lead at 7.40 to 7.50 and copper at 2,600 32.50 for electrolitic first second and third quarters. Tin remains firm around 42,500 to 43,000 with iron steady and unchanged. East St. Louis delivery noted 9c spot for easy designation.

New York Metal Exchange East St. Louis

London metal prices drift with lead and tin gains

London on January 10 reports lead at 130 pounds 10 shillings per ton and spot copper at 131 pounds with futures at 127. Tin at 181 pounds 15 shillings spot and futures at 183 pounds 5 shillings.

London

United States Steel Posts Record Unfilled Orders

New York news reports United States Steel Corporation shows unfilled orders for December reaching 11,547,286 tons, up 485,944 tons from November, marking a new record.

New York United States Steel Corporation

Pfeiffer on Board of Carnegie Library Trustees

Mayor Brown announces eight appointments to the Carnegie Library board including Otto Pfeiffer of the High School to replace F M Halbedl who cannot attend meetings. Other appointees are T L Conroy Thomas H Franklin Mrs H B Rice M W Terrell Mrs T T VanderHoeven Nat M Washer and Dr C Pressels. The move aims to boost library school cooperation with reading programs.

Carnegie Library Otto Pfeiffer F. M. Halbedl Halbedh Brown T. L. Conroy Thomas H. Franklin H. B. Rice M. W. Terrell T. T. VanderHoeven Nat M. Washer C. Pressels

Wholesale vegetable and fruit price changes on Wednesday

Market notes show California yellow onions rising to 4.00 per hundredweight and Texas cabbage to 5.00, naval oranges at 2.75, Satsuma oranges to 4.25 and 4.50 per box, with other wholesale shifts in turkeys, dry salt provisions, and variety of nuts and dried beans. Receipts were fairly heavy.

California Texas California Naval Satsuma

Wholesale vegetable prices from California to Texas suppliers

Wholesale prices to trade list fresh vegetables and fruits by region and product. California onions, celery, cauliflower. Texas peppers and beans. fruits including apples oranges bananas grapes and figs with per crate, per hundredweight and per pound rates. Notes cover canned goods and dried fruits with numerous unit measures.

Shippers Market San Antonio Produce Prices

Buyers paid prices for country produce delivered in San Antonio on Wednesday. Butter steady at 30 to 34 cents per pound from Texas creameries. country eggs 28 to 36 cents. hens large 8.00 dollars per dozen, medium 6.60, small 5.45 to 5.75. fryers 5.00 to 5.00. broilers 3.60 to 4.00. turkeys 22 to 23 cents per pound. ducks 6.70 to 8.08 per dozen. geese 10.00 to 12.00 dollars per dozen.

Texas Smyrna Fornia Eer Co Cherrie Eerf Maine Illinois Choice Rio Arbuckle Ariosa Maxwell House Duras Columbia River Alaska Ieee A San Antonio Texas Creamery

Market Quotes Chicago Daily Price Report

Chicago market quotat ions show butter down creamery 232 38%c eggs steady with 7663 cases received fire to 40 4lc ordinary firsts 36 6c at mark 32 40c potatoes steady with 18 cars received Washington Idaho Oregon white $1.80 1.45 Michigan white $1.70 1.80 Wisconsin white $1.65 1.80 poultry alive lower fowls 15 18c springs 11c turkeys 36 cents

Chicago Washington Idaho Oregon Michigan Wisconsin

Market Quotations From Kansas City Report

Kansas City market news lists dairy butter per pound at 39 to 40 cents with creamers and firsts, poultry prices show hens at 1845? 40 cents roosters 12 percent turkeys 24 cents.

Kansas City

New York Sugar Futures Quiet But UnderTone Unsettled

Sugar futures in New York were quiet at noon on January 16 with a unsettled undertone. Raw sugar steady at 5.39 for centrifugal, 4.52 for molasses. Refined quiet with fine granulated at 6.75.

New York

Cotton statistics receipts at U S porps

The report lists port receipts by city including Galveston Houston New Orleans and Savannah with weekly and yearly stock figures. It notes deficit for the season and cites wind velocity and precipitation thresholds. Meteorologist Allen Buell signs the Weather Bureau note and advertisements for sporting goods and tires appear at the end.

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