Cotton futures drop after holiday speculation hits market
Cotton prices fall in later trading as news President may declare a federal holiday eastern states to curb coal problems. Early gains fade with New York and New Orleans market weakness and selling by room traders. Liverpool and brokers hold firm while weather and consumption forecasts weigh on sentiment.
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Wgber
Imuproxuit
Sotien
Iiddas
Liverpool
Hehowink
Sarvice
Midhi
Mizhersh
Char Ute
Wall Street
New Orleans Cotton futures slip amid trading troubles
New Orleans cotton opened steady but fell from early gains as wire trouble and softer spot demand pressured prices. Traders noted census figures for December consumption and unsettled markets with bids up briefly then sliding, with May to July months trading 1 to 4 points wider and later 13 to 20 points under prior close.
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New York
Wes
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Census Bureau
Tan. T.cotton
New Orleans
Tanmary
Liverpool cotton prices and sales report
Liverpool January 5 report notes spot cotton futures quotes with road middling at 2.9s d? middling low at 22,938d and good ordinary 21d. Ordinary 141d. Sales listed at 3000 dates with Anelubag 2200 Ameri van.
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Liverpool
Orinary
Anelubag
New York Cotton Opens Quiet as Census Data Sways Sentiment
New York cotton markets opened quietly with prices marginally higher after December census figures showed demand and transportation pressures. Buyers reported drought in the southern states and a general slow market as they awaited further data and price direction.
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New York
Classified cottage sale ad with rough listing
Fragmented guttering text advertises two room cottage at 800 Carson St with barn and near street. Mentions immediate possession and a $2000 price with $300 down, listing Nicholsod Furniss and Brady Blue as contacts. garbled names and stray notes follow.
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Nicholsod Furniss
Cincinnati Avenue Bungalows for sale
Real estate listings show a B-roon bungalow on Cincinnati Avenue with porch and modern conveniences priced at 3750 with 500 cash and payments. another 3450 cash option. a six room cottage with large sleeping porch at 2500 with 500 cash. all in Crockett and San Antonio area ads.
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Pittsburg
Tanng Reasonable
Whitaker
Plone
Arnekett
Te Oukett
Art
Rarare
Rud Rarden
Turniet St
Navarro St. Crockett
Arrivals Scarce at Northern Live Stock Markets
Arrivals at northern live stock markets remained small with prices largely unchanged. Hogs were weaker in some districts, cattle steady to slightly higher, and sheep strong, while calves and bulls showed varied quotes across Kansas City Chicago St Louis and Chicago markets.
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Union Stock Yards
Kansas City
Saint St. Jouia
Chicago
St. Louis
December cotton consumption and trade notes in Chicago
Census figures show December cotton consumption at 516 580 bales and five month totals surpassing prior year. Reports from Chicago note export and market conditions with price expectations and a call for government action to conserve supplies amidst a global wheat surplus.
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Gubiic
Wales
Yes
Tive Monte Ct
Chicago
Corti
Horkey
Stamford Wisite
Tly Ciieage
Alee Otenday
Neo
MN White
Metal and Cotton Market Scribbles From New York and London
Fragmented market notes show New York metals bids for copper and lead, London copper and tin prices, and spot versus futures contrasts. Cotton goods activity appears mixed with rough quotations amid sparse weather and regional commentary, with blast of global city markers and scattered commodity terms.
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London Metals
London
Southern pine mills set record with ship timbers pace
Southern Pine Emergency Bureau reports six day period ending last Saturday night saw mills ship an average of 120 cars of timbers daily on government contracts totaling about 1 417 000. If this rate continues shipments will meet government contracts by late March.
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New Orleans
Southern Pine Emergency Bureau
Southern Pine Mills
Southern Pine
Shippers Market Prices Mixed Across Goods
Prices reported for dairy poultry and meats show variability with limited commissions and scarce wagons. Texas market indicators and creamery quotes are included along with regional quotations from Chicago and Kansas City reflecting uneven gains and steady poultry rates.
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Lesa
Texas
Texas Creamery
Provision Markets Report On Meat Quotation Items
A brief record of market quotations for bacon ham lard and brisk cuts. Items include 11-16 pound bacon portions 14-16 pound belly cuts and 8pound lard compounds with prices shown per pound and per item. The text lists various terms and shorthand for meat products and pricing.
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Loreal Packing House
America
Ste
Money Markets Rumored Woes Amid Currency Shifts
Fragmented English language notes describe money markets with mentions of Mexican peso and silver, New York financials, and money rates. It references banks, bills, and currencies with garbled phrases implying a cautious trading day and shifting exchange values in early markets.
Favorable Weather Triggers Decline in Corn Futures
Chicago cash grain rounds report a mixed day as favorable weather spurred a sag in corn futures. Prices opened lower with January at 1.27 and May around 1.05, then rallied briefly before eroding again amid modest selling and supply concerns. Traders noted improved rail conditions and limited buying as the day closed near session lows.
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Erty Sts
Wall Street Opening Sags as Markets Face Uncertain Trends
Early trading shows leading issues muted with Dow Jones and broader markets dampened. Reports mention firmer activity in New York trading, with speculation tied to industrials and liquor licensing cases pending in county court.
Dues Set for Chamber Members At 2 50 Monthly
Members of the Chamber of Commerce anticipate dues of 2 50 per month rather than 5. A meeting Tuesday night may approve the change as opposition to the proposed 4 60 monthly increase grows. Government spending for military materials and camp improvements in San Antonio boosts the budget, with Secretary Carrington stating higher subscriptions from firms should cover the 20 monthly due.
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Mighiry
San Aneonio
Carrington
Chamber
San Antonio
Planters Gather to Protest Cotton Quarantine
Ten growers from several counties in Galveston convened to oppose a possible no pink bell worm quarantine proclaimed by the governor. They discussed plans to prevent the proclamation and intriguingly hinted at taking the case to court if needed to allow cotton farming in the affected areas for the next three years.
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Titan
Tote
Coust
British wartime leadership not surprised by Cambrai attack
London reports say Andrew Bonar Law told the Commons that the higher army command, general staff, war cabinet, and government believed German forces surprised no one at Cambrai on November 30 and that proper dispositions were made to counter the attack. In Amsterdam, Vice Sergeant Max Muller, a top German airman, is said to have died in a engine defect leading to a fall.
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Exchequer
Tide
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Amsterdam
Max Muller
Munich
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Gerlin
Muller
Serious stab wound victim. arrest in San Antonio
Albert Me at 615 Austin Street transported to Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital at 10 o'clock Monday night in serious condition after a stab wound. A 32 year old woman was arrested by Police Captain Stevens in connection with the stabbing. Both suspects identified as Negroes.
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Austin Street
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Caprin Stevens
Gloria Corrath
Dolorosa Street
Commerce Street
Vty Market
New York Seeks Monday Holiday to Save Fuel Amid Coal Shortage
New York officials consider declaring Monday a legal holiday to conserve fuel as coal shortages hit industries and utilities. The plan aims to ease pressure on rail and port operations and ensure priority coal and food shipments reach New York and nearby areas while weather worsens.
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Wilson
New York State
Tony
Jed
McAdoo
Middle West
Abe
Hell
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Wart Law Aims to Enforce Food Saving Days
Lawmakers push bills through the Republican and Democratic camps to compel observance of wheatless and meatless days. The plan would give the food administration power to regulate portions, dining establishments, and public eating places to curb waste and stabilize prices during wartime shortages.
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Momerene
Coareithos
Inspector General conducts first review of Ninetieth Division
Colonel Donaldson from the Inspector General's office inspects the Ninetieth Division and Laith depots brigade camps. Major Ritts assists, with a briefing on officer evaluations and any mental or physical concerns. Tours follow recent National Guard camp operations, during holiday suspensions and readiness drills.
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Cobh Thomus
Donaldson
Inspector General's
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Geek
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Bet Rte Glyaw Soamy
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Campe Holonel Donaldson
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Donaldsen
Women in San Antonio Spin Yarn for War Relief
A small group of neighbors and friends in San Antonio meet at hotels to aid boys at camps by spinning their own yarn. They seek a spinning wheel, hoping one exists in town for sentimental reasons, and plan to make more once secured. Call Travis 3003 to help.
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San Antonio
Kotele
Sam Antonie
Mindy
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