New York dry goods stocks show strength in dull market
In New York trading, dry goods like coppers and oils led mild gains while overall activity remained subdued. Cotton goods prices held firm despite mills cutting orders by about 60 percent as prices for fabrics such as dometies and ginghams moved, with government controls noted on production and pricing.
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Mexican Money Trading Quotes Seen in San Antonio
Money markets report trading in Mexican currency at San Antonio with bid and asked quotations. Luver pesos listed at 69, half peso values shown, and State loan National bank notes appear with varied figures.
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Curtain on Steel Output Shrinks Under Fuel Shortage
New York reports a tight steel production outlook as fuel shortages curb output. The downturn affects both East and West with reduced mill activity and contracted supplies. Government measures push to limit use of fuels, causing plants to idle or cut production.
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Cotton prices steady amid holiday quiet across markets
In Liverpool and Dallas spot cotton held at unchanged levels as trade noted a holiday closure in New York and New Orleans. The Cotton Exchange announced it would not quote prices today, delaying usual spot quotations while grain stock and money quotes were still received.
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New York Sugar Market Summary
A brief note on New York sugar prices shows steady levels with figures for centrifugal raw sugar and other forms. Market chatter includes references to molasses, cubes, powdered sugar, and confectioners sugar with varying prices from several suppliers. A narrative anecdote from Scotland about a farmer and his cabbage encounter is included, highlighting rural humor.
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Provision markets San Antonio provisions report
Chicago quote wires note San Antonio Texas January 21 1978 morning quotations for meat and dairy items. Dry salt extras 28 cents per pound. Bacon bellies 14 Teepoint. Pure lard 8 cents per pound. American cheese 86 cents per pound. Oleomargarine 31 cents per pound brick standard 25. Observations taken at 7 a.m. in San Antonio Texas.
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Irish May Yet Agree Amid Irish Convention Strain
London Times reports from Dublin show only brief optimism with no solid grounds for hope as Irish disunion risks blocking a settlement. The convention is urged to marshal strong Irish leadership to resolve the crisis and avoid English interference. A stray fragment includes unrelated quotes about engagement gifts and a joking remark.
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Livestock Prices Tumbling in Northern Markets
At Union Stock Yards on January 21, demand weakened across major lines. Hogs led declines with 4 to 10.5 cent drops. cattle and sheep were mostly steady to weaker. cattle, calves, and horses traded near steady values with mixed shifts in various regional markets. Receipts remained sizable, with assorted price ranges noted for cattle, hogs, and lambs in Chicago, Kansas City, and St. Louis reports.
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St Louis Livestock Receipts and Prices Jan 1s
Receipts and store figures for hogs cattle and sheep at the St Louis market. Hogs include lights pigs mixed and heavy prices from $14.00 to $16.50 per cwt. Cattle show beef steers veal and yearling ranges with calves at $5.75 to $15.00. Sheep and lambs quoted with lambs at $14.00 to $17.50 and wethers around $11.50.
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Shippers Market Prices from Mandy to Retailer and Shipper
Stores report Mandy to retailer and shipper with reduced commission. Butter and creamery prices hold at 40 cents per pound in Chicago. Ducks and geese quoted per dozen. various grains and meats show steady or mixed levels. Receipts and market quotes for dairy and poultry indicate typical January activity in Chicago and Philadelphia markets.
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Oysters and Fish Prices From San Antonio Trade Letters
Readable portions of a San Antonio trade update list wholesale oyster and fish prices. Quotations note wheatsale pricing at seven dollars per hundred, with oysters and fish scarcities and varied costs listed. Prices range from ten to fifteen cents for certain fish and shellfish, with dealer notes on availability and removal of scales.
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Large Corn Shipments Ease Prices Across West
Reports from Omaha and Chicago note large corn arrivals easing prices as supplies in the west expand. Market activity shows declines in opening quotes, with May futures dipping while buyers focus on lower offers and weaker hog quotations. Provisions trade strengthens slightly as corn prices fall.
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Must Sell Ten Tons of Cotton Seed Meal at Wholesale Price
Ten tons or more of cotton seed meal qualify as wholesale under a new rule by the cotton division of the food administration. The buyer pays the agreed price plus delivery costs, with San Antonio wholesale figures at 58.3 per ton for 45 percent protein meal and 54.50 for 43 percent profit meal, while smaller lots are treated as repaid sales with limited markup. Violations should be reported to Mr. Peden, federal administrator for Texas.
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Drought districts to get relief from heavy snow fall
North Texas snow brings drought relief as Fort Worth and cities across the region report several inches of snow. Dallas records two inches by morning with Abilene six inches, Amarillo ten inches. western Oklahoma and parts of Texas see widespread snowfall easing drought conditions. Officials note no major transport disruption yet and temperatures vary across towns.
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Dies at 109. city’s oldest citizen Laas Finkelstein dies
Weage’s oldest resident Laas Finkelstein dies at 109 in Chicago. Born in Poland he was a lifelong vegetarian who never ate meat except poultry, never smoked, and lived a frugal diet of rye bread buttermilk potatoes and beans. He arrived in the city decades ago and is survived by his descendants including his son in law Lieutenant Reichelderfer’s family and Deana Varden formerly of the city.
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San Juan Guards Fortify Insular Building After Threat
Insular guards posted around the federal building housing most US insular government offices after officials received important information. Soldiers also manned bridges near San Juan and other key points to deter possible action.
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Campaign for new members to boost chamber drive
Campaign for new members launches Monday for the Chamber of Commerce. A meeting of members at St Anthony Hotel outlined the plan, naming captains and lieutenants to lead drives across divisions including shops, professional men, and trolley trades.
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Five-men team named for six days drive
A list of commissioned captains and assistants is provided for a six days drive. Names include Clarence Jones, E W Maje, Po P. Heefsen, John Williams, Ian T. Wright, George T. Allenswortin, Winerich, PL J. HeNeot, William B. Lupe, and Harry heeytabera.
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Death toll in London weekly war casualties report
British casualty figures for the week ending January 21 show 17 043 losses. The breakdown includes killed or died of wounds and wounded or missing, with a slight week-to-week decrease from 18 000 plus the prior week. The report notes revisions and totals across three weeks, reflecting wartime losses.
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