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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1918

Page

20

Cotton quotations slide after midday break in markets

Reports show cotton prices wavering as futures fell in New York and New Orleans after a proposed Monday holiday. Bulls cited fuel shortages and drought relief, while spot demand remained steady but cooled by afternoon with New York and New Orleans closing lower.

Cortox Exchange New York Orleans Nevy Mharket Ballish Liverpool New York Exchange New Orleans

New York Cotton Market Tries Quiet Opening Amid Census Data

The New York cotton market opened quietly as harsh census figures loom. December sales fell 73 from last year amid supply issues and transport difficulties. First prices edged up 3 to 71 points, with buyers noting drought in the West and continued market cautiousness.

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Carved Real Estate Ads Show 1900s Housing Market

A collage of rental and sales notices lists 3 room cottages at 800 Carson St and bungalows with upfront cash and monthly payments, plus farm and ranch ads. Other entries mention real estate exchanges, trade offers with San Antonio, Chicago suburbs, and Waco rental equity.

San Antonio Chicago John Stemund Dalhart Tex Waco San Antono

Cotton Futures Ease Amid Markets and Weather Outlook

Cotton futures opened steady with mixed early moves in New York and New Orleans. Traders cited dampened demand from U S consumption data and a softer spot market while weather forecasts hinted at colder conditions inland and ongoing dry spells in the west.

Liverpool Cotton Prices Edge Up in Early Trade

January 15 to September cotton prices show firmness with middling at 46 shillings 6 pence and low middling to ordinary around 21 pence per pound. Trading activity totals about $1 800 thousand, reflecting steady demand in the market.

Dimite Tioor Orlnary

Cotton Statistics and Stock Notes Across Cities

Fragmented textile and stock market notes reference cotton statistics in Houston and New Orleans with scattered figures. January reports and quotations appear, but the text is garbled with missing details and unclear data points.

Turpentine Trade Notes and Shipments Listed

The record lists prices and shipments for turpentine and related commodities. Entries mention firms in New York and Savannah with figures such as 605 and 745 dollars, plus references to sales, shipments, and quotations on market activity.

Metal and Cotton Market Update With Weather Bulletin

Market notes show copper and cotton movements with spot and futures prices and varied phrases about dress goods and silk. The bulletin lists weather across U S cities including Abilene Dallas Fort Worth and New Orleans with cloudy or clear conditions and temperatures.

Abilene Tex Atlanta Wis Corpus Christi Dallas Fort Worth Condy Calverton el Maurton Orleans New York Alexis Rocardeak Allen World

Arrivals Sparse at Northern Live Stock Markets

Market report from January 15 shows scarce arrivals at northern yards with cattle steady to higher, hogs slower, and sheep firm. Prices across Chicago Kansas City St. Louis and Fort Worth reflect mixed gains and strong demand. receipts include calves hogs and sheep with notable price ranges and a generally strong market tone.

UXLOX Kansas City St. Louis Chicago Hoss Uiengh Grets Fort Worth Io. A

December Cotton Consumption and Trade News

December consumption of cotton reached 516 580 bales amid mixed export figures. The report notes higher five month totals, with linters included in December exports and price outlook easing amid global wheat and supply concerns.

Bates Coward Siang Deverier Popeye Su Bale Wales Dale Ardyp Heriot Padre

Pine Mills Rush Work New Orleans Timber Shipments

Southern pine mills report a record daily average of 84 carloads of ship timbers under government contracts, totaling about 1 411 000 feet, with potential shortages by July 30 if current rates persist. A second item notes a congressional probe into alleged charges circulated by opponents of American troops abroad. A third brief mentions Britain considering mandatory use of potatoes in bread to save cereal foods.

New Orleans Southern Pine Southern Pine Mills Marcel Washington Carey Wiserein

Shippers Market Prices and Market Brief From Texas and Chicago

Prices for butter poultry and potatoes appear across Texas and Chicago markets. Butter creamery 40 to 18 cents. poultry live fowls 10 to 23 cents. roosters 12 cents. broilers 2.50 per pound. ducks and geese per dozen. Potatoes steady at about 2.10 to 2.15 per sack. Chicago reports butter 40 to 50 cents. poultry alive fowls 10 to 23 cents. potatoes about 2.10 to 2.15 per sack.

Wess Senree Texas Wutter Chicago Michigan CLTY Moe

Provision markets notice of meat and lard pricing

Fragmentary OCR lists meat and fat prices including 14-16 pound hams averaging 7 each and 28y for pure lard. It mentions American cheese and a few scattered place and date tokens, but the text is garbled and unclear overall.

Mexican Money Markets and Bank Note Rates

Machinery of money markets in New York and Mexico described with references to silver pesos and various bank notes. Reports mention exchange dynamics, currency valuations, and notes from states and national banks. Mention of figures and dates appears in scattered form within an early financial column.

Ansonia Toesilay Anb

Dues Planned At 2.40 Monthly For Chamber Members

Members of the Chamber of Commerce expect to keep monthly dues at 2.40 instead of 2.60 after a Tuesday night vote. Directors had proposed a rise from 26 to 60 per year, but opposition favored a smaller increase. The group anticipates a total annual budget near 40,060 with government and military division expenditures noted. Secretary Carrington cited subscriptions from second members and firms as enough to fund the needed budget.

Chamber of Commerce Leccop Ted Steviuse Miitary Carrington Iroe Chamber

Planters Protest quarantine plan amid Montgomery county protest

Growers gathered in Galveston area to oppose governor proclamation that would ban cotton growth in the quarantine zone for three years. Leaders discussed possible actions to prevent enforcement.

Galveston

Haig Says British Higher Command Not Surprised by German Attack

London report states Andrewo Law in Parliament announced that, following Marshal Haiss inquiry, the cabinet and government concluded the British higher army command were not surprised by the German assault in the Wambrai region on November 30. Proper dispositions were made to meet it.

London Andrewoonar Law Exchequer House of Connnans Mic Marshal Llaiss Govment Wambrai

Noted German Airman Dead

Amster dam reports the death of Vice Sergeant Max Muller a top German airman killed in a fall from a defective engine while pursuing 38 aerial victories. He is cited by the Lokal Ame tser of Berlin as loss to Munich forces amid the war.

Amsterdam Max Muller Cerminn Aismen Munich Lokal Ametser Merlin Muller Sapo Momes

Corn futures slip as favorable weather tempers gains

Weather improves beyond expectations and a modest rise in nearby supplies pressure corn futures. Contracts firm late after an initial drop, with January and May deliveries retreating before a partial rally. Railroad grain receipts and hog supply signals influence prices, while a steady cash grain market mirrors conditions in Chicago and Kansas City.

Jai Rey Gan

Wall Street Leads Fall Amid Turbulent Trading

Amid a momentum stall on Wall Street three cases before the county court drew attention as leading issues remained low. Judge James BR Davis presided Tuesday. a license satocamiuan was forfeited while two other cases moved with mixed outcomes and questions of evidence.

Droome James Br, Davis

Stabbing Case Leads to Arrest and Fire Report

A man wounded in a stabbing at 615 Austin Street was taken to Robert Green Memorial Hospital at 10 o'clock Monday night in serious condition. A 22 year old woman was arrested by Police Captain Stevens in connection with the stabbing. Also noted are local advertisements and multiple brief notices about dances, loans, and incidents including a small fire at a building behind the Main Avenue high school and a car theft report.

Albert McChire Austin Street Robert #. Green Stevens Main Avenue Wilding Frank Newton AL G. Roemer Henry Staley Mr. Newton Chord Vy Correth Worth Dulorosa Street West Commerce Street Robert BR Teen Memorial Hospital Dave Er Trenre

Monday Legal Holiday Sought to Conserve Fuel

Federal fuel administrators advised President Wilson to declare Monday a legal holiday in key eastern states for eight to ten weeks to conserve coal amid shortages. New York industries already closed, rail and road movement prioritized to move coal and food, with ships held awaiting bunker coal as weather worsens.

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Law to Enforce Food Saving Days Worldwide

Lawmakers Bevan and Pomerene introduced bills urging observance of food saving days to curb waste at hotels restaurants and public eating places. The measures aim to limit portions and stabilize prices by restricting individual servings and preventing excess fare to conserve national food supplies amid rising concerns over waste and shortages.

Corompel Elservanice Bevan Uae Civitas Weil Pomerene

Inspector General inspects Ninetieth Division at Kingston camp

Colonel Donaldson leads a week long inspection of men and equipment for the Ninetieth Division and the depot brigade at Kingston. Inspectors will assess lines of tiger and gear, with reports due to the division adjutant and complaints heard by the inspector general, as troops stand ready for calls. Major Kitts of the Southern Department assists in the inspection.

Thomas Q. Donaldson Kington Donaldson Wodbesny Bueh Monty Cathy uAedit

Women of San Antonio Seek Spinning Wheel To Weave Yarn

A small group of San Antonio women and neighbors plan to spin their own yarn due to high wool prices. They need a spinning wheel, preferably in working condition, and ask anyone with a spare wheel to contact Travix 3062.

San Antonio Antonio Hame Travix 3062

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