Cotton Market Reports and Prices on Midday Trading
The report lists middling cot ton prices for San Antonio Houston Galveston New York and New Orleans with values around 17.05 to 16.60 and 0.55 noted for some markets. The Cotton Exchange notes opening hesitancy slight weakness then steady gains driven by a favorable statistical position and peace prospects. demand was moderate, offerings slim, and buying became steadier later, helped by spot houses and peace rumors. The close marked 31 to 32 points higher than Friday's close in New York and New Orleans, with San Antonio spots at 17.05.
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New York
New Orleans
San Antonio
Peace prospects lift New York cotton with May at 17.65
The New York cotton market opened higher on hopes for peace, with May rising to 17.41 and later to 17.65 as buying from brokers and Wall Street interests supported the advance. Reports from Manchester trade and shipclearances limited gains, and the market ended the day steady, up 20 to 32 points.
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Manchester
Spo
Wall Street
Cotton futures open steady in New York trade
New York on January 27 saw cotton futures open steady with March at 17.22 and May at 17.87, indicating cautious early activity in the market as traders await further data.
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New York
New Orleans Cotton Rises on Peace Rumors to End Higher
In New Orleans January 27, the cotton market opened steady and rose 7 to 10 points on steady demand and thin offerings. Peace rumors boosted buying, lifting the market to new session highs with a net rise of about 32 to 33 points. Futures settled 31 to 32 points higher after early hesitations and a strong statistical position.
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New Orleans
Cotton Statistics Shows Seasonal Cotton Movements and Supplies
The weekly cotton statement from New Orleans Secretary Henry Hester lists in sight for the week at 224,000 bales with season totals near 952,000, comparing to last year and the year before. Port receipts, inland stocks, foreign exports, and spinners’ takings are detailed alongside the World’s Visible Supply and United States totals, with figures for this week and prior periods.
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New Orleans
Mills
Canada
Renee i
United States
Turpentine and Resin Market Totals From Savannah
Savannah reports for January detailing turpentine and resin figures. Turpentine sales 26, receipts 53, shipments 541, stock 17,778. Resin sales 9, receipts 883, shipments 1,462, with prices around 6.20 to 6.60 per barrel.
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Savannah
Sugar futures quiet with steady undertone at close
New York sugar futures drifted, with prices unchanged to four and a half points higher. January 4.14, March 3.89, May 3.90, July 3.95. raw sugar easy, sales 15,000 bags afloat. molasses 4.01, centrifugal 4.89. refined steady, fine granulated 46.75.
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New York
Cotton yarns and textiles trade report from York
Nine York reports Coffee futures steady with March at 8.55 and May 8.66. In New York on January 27 cotton yarns were more active at lower prices. Canton flannels domestics and solid color flannels were sold up and drawn for fall by large Southern manufacturers. Staple cotton and silks were quiet. burlaps barely steady.
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York
New York
Canton
South
State law ham weight marks to save millions yearly
New York reports a statewide saving of about two million dollars annually as large packing houses consent to weigh and mark hams and cured meats with their actual weight, per Joseph Hartigan commissioner of weights and measures. An Indiana man has devised a device for tailors to instantly measure shoulder slope angles.
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Joseph Hartigan
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Weather Summary for Yesterday and Year to Date
Yesterday recorded no precipitation and a normal day. The daily deficit was .04 inches. Total precipitation since January 1 stood at .81 inches, with a year to date deficit of .64 inches.
Wheat Falls on Peace Rumors Darken Markets
Chicago traders reacted to peace talk with broad selling across wheat and related grains. Prices opened down sharply, slid further on rumors Germany might offer terms, then rallied slightly before a steeper drop. May and July futures closed lower and headlines cited bearish sentiment from Petrograd on Russia. Corn and oats weakened with limited demand, while livestock prices steadied as offers thinned.
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Ill
Germany
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Wheat and grain prices update from Perneas City Mo
Quotations show No 2 hard wheat at 1.79 to 1.80 per bushel No 2 red at 1.80 Corn prices list No 2 mixed at 7 7 could reflect mixed decimals No 2 white at 9Tu percent and No 2 yellow at 97 percent to 98 percent Rye No 2 at 1.16 to 1.47 Prices dated January 27 with small typographical errors indicating market quotes from a rural Missouri town.
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Perneas City
Wheat futures and cash grain prices across markets
Kansas City futures closed with May wheat at 1.72 and July at 1.72. St Louis cash grain quotes show No. 2 red wheat 1.89 to 1.90, No. 2 hard 1.86 to 1.92, corn No. 2 99 to 1.00, No. 2 white 0.94 to 0.44, oats track No. 2 0.06, No. 2 white nominal, rye 1.45.
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Louis
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Marine Intelligence Galveston Debrief Arrivals and Sails
Galveston report lists arrivals Nueces New York Senator (Nov) Clonfntegos and sailing vessels Henry R Mallory and E Sud.
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Nueces
New York
Clonfntegos
Henry R. Mallory
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New York Bank Statement Shows Reserve Drop in Late January
The New York weekly bank statement reports total reserves at $191.38 million above legal minimum, down $11.09 million from last week. Loans and other totals in New York banks rose modestly while reserves shifted across federal and local vaults and deposits climbed.
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New York
Clearey House
Ween
Federal Reserve Banks
Greater New York
Railroads' operating costs outpaced revenues in November
The Interstate Commerce Commission reported November figures showing operating expenses rising by about 1.5 million dollars more than revenue compared with a year earlier. Net operating income fell by roughly the same amount, with total operating revenue at 322,359,605 dollars and expenses at 206,536,874 dollars.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shippers Market Prices For Country Produce In San Antonio
Saturday prices show steady markets across butter poultry and eggs with Texas country candled 36, Butter 80 34c net, country 25 28c, packing stock 24 25c per pound. Poultry includes hens 6.00 8.00, large friers 6.00 7.00, broilers 3.66 4.00, turkeys 21 22c per pound, ducks 7.00 8.00 per dozen, geese 12.00 15.00. Kansas City quotes butter creameries 39c, firsts 7c, seconds 35c, packing 26c. poultry hens 19c, roosters 1 %%c, turkeys 25c. potatoes 2. Chicago quotes butter 39 41c, eggs 40 41c, potatoes unchanged. Washington Oregon Idaho white 1.90 2.05, Michigan white 1.90, Wisconsin white 1.80 1.85, alive poultry steady fowls 20% c, springs 18% c.
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San Antonio
Texas
Texas Creamery
Kansas City
Chicago
Washington
Colorado
Oregon
Idaho
Michigan
Wisconsin
Provision Markets Local Packing House Quotations
Local packing house quotations list dry salt extras at 17 cents, bacon extras at 19 cents, dry salt bellies 24 to 16 pounds average 18 cents, fancy breakfast bacon 21 cents, fancy hams 22 cents, bacon bellies 14 to 16 pounds average 20 cents, pure lard 17 cents, compound 14 cents, American cheese 27 cents per pound.
Elgin Butter Market Report Jan 27 Butter tubs priced
Elgin Butter Market at Elgin Kl reports butter at 39 cents for 450 tubs and 38 cents for 10 tubs. Pricing shows small lots in the local dairy trade with no additional changes noted.
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Elgin
Texas Railroads Income Surges in Five Months 1916
Austin reports Texas railroads earned 21,745,393 in operation over five months ending November 30, 1916, up 8,278,426 from 1915. Total operating revenue reached 62,822,744, freight revenue rose to 42,059,926, with expenses at 38,077,351, all from railroad commission figures.
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Austin
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Texas
Railroad Commission
Weather Bullets from January 27 1917 by Weather Bureau
Observations recorded at 7 am on Saturday January 27 1917. Wind speeds under ten miles per hour and precipitation under .01 inch are not published. Allen Buell, Meteorologist Weather Bureau provides the note.
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Allen Buell
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Weather Bureau
Copper market holds firm with mixed quarter quotes
New York, Jan 27 reports show copper offers steady over the past week. Electrolytic delivery quotes for the second quarter run from 29.50 to 31.50, while the larger agencies still price the third quarter at 32.50. Iron remains unchanged.
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New York
Stand Up For Better Land Or Other Place Sermon
ABrooklyn Citizen quote recalls a sermon where the preacher invites the congregation to rise for the Better Land and then the other place. Almost no one moves until a back row man finally stands, saying he would rather stand than let the minister go alone.
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Better Land
Brooklyn
Kansas City Men Patent Saddle Aid For Firefighter Carry
Two Kansas City men have patented a saddle device strapped to a fireman's back to help carry a person from burning buildings. The invention aims to improve rescue efficiency and reduce fatigue during evacuations. The model attaches to the firefighter and carries the weight of the person being rescued, potentially speeding dangerous escapes.
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Kansas City
Northern Livestock Market Holds Steady Across Regions
The Northern livestock market opened quiet with cattle steady except Fort Worth where prices fell 10 to 15 cents. Hogs unsettled within a narrow range, while sheep stayed steady. Local yard activity was quiet with 419 cattle, 8 horses, and 188 hogs received, including 390 cattle and 92 calves for city trade. One lot of five year old fed steers sold for 8.35 at San Antonio, a possible record.
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San Antonio
Fort Worth Market Report Highlights Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Fort Worth. Jan 27. Cattle receipts 1700 head with steady to lower prices. Steers 6.50 to 10.50, stockers 6.50 to 7.50, heifers 6 to 9, cows 4, bulls 4 to 7, calves 3 to 4. Hogs receipts 3500 head with lower trend. Pigs 10 to 10.85, bulk 10.65. Sheep receipts 2800 head market steady. Lambs 12.50 to 13.50, wethers 9.25, ewes 8.50 to 9.25, goats 3.50 to 5.35.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Livestock Receipts and Prices From St Louis Market
Receipts and quotations show hogs and cattle markets steady. Hogs ranged from 9.25 to 11.80 per cwt with various categories, cattle from 4.25 to 11.50, and sheep with lambs 12.75 to 14.60 per cwt, reflecting steady demand in the January trade.
Cattle and Hogs Prices Steady in Chicago Market
Chicago market report shows hog receipts 17 000 and a Monday total 65 000 with firm tone and several weight classes quoted from 11 35 to 11 60 for bulk, 12 12 to 11 79 for lights and mixeds. Cattle receipts 700 and Monday 25 000 with native beef cattle priced 7 75 to 11 90 and calves 11 00 to 15 00. Sheep receipts 15 000 and market steady with wethers 9 75 to 11 25 and lambs 11 75 to 14 15.
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W.uw
Livestock Receipts and Prices From Kansas City Market
Kansas City stockyards report January 27 show hogs receipts 1000 with a higher market and prices from 11.25 to 11.70 for heavy to bulk. cattle receipts 800 with steady market and ranges for prime fed steers 11.00 to 11.60 and cows 5.50 to 9.50. sheep receipts 600 with steady market and lambs 13.75 to 14.25, yearlings 11.75 to 12.50, wethers 10.00 to 10.50, ewes 9.50 to 10.35, stockers 7.00 to 13.50.
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Prime Southern
Kansas City
Local market price changes for dry salt and bacon
Wholesale price updates show dry salt extras rising to 17 cents and bacon extras to 19 cents. Dry salt bellies and bacon bellies also advance, fancy hams to 22 cents, pure lard to 17 cents, and compound to 14 1 4 cents. Feed potatoes rise to 7 dollars per peck sack and rope gains 2 cents per pound. Poultry butter eggs grains and mill products unchanged.
Wholesale Produce Prices From California Texas Markets
A list of wholesale prices for vegetables and fruits from California and Texas markets. Potatoes California at 3.50 per bun, onions California yellow at 7.50 per hundredweight, tomatoes Texas 2 per 4 basket crates and 3.50 per six basket crate, celery 1.10 per dozen or 6 per crate, cranberries 9 per barrel with 10c per quart under a barrel, cabbage Texas 6.00 per hundredweight, cauliflower California 1.60 per crate of twelve, green peppers Texas 1.36 per four basket crate, beans fancy 4 per c, peppers California 4c per pound bulk, round green beans Texas 3,600 per bushel.
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Wholesale fruit and grain prices in California and Texas trade
The list details wholesale prices to trade for apples oranges grapes and canned goods, with per box per dozen rates for California and Florida fruits. It covers farm produce and staples including corn oats wheat alfalfa seed meal flour and a wide range of canned meats and vegetables, rice, sugar, coffee, and nuts, plus animal hides and miscellaneous seeds and molasses with varying lot sizes and carrier points.
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Tales of Vast Distances and Haunted Skiffs
A traveling man recalls twenty-one days out of sight of land on the Atlantic and another describes twenty-nine days with no land on the Pacific. A man in Topeka claims crossing the Kaw in a skiff, only to have it overturn and sink twice.
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Motoring remark ends in wedding query in papers
A brief dialogue from a Birmingham newspaper quotes Mrs Twobble lamenting missing Mr Twobble who is mostly under the car while a Boston notice then notes a marriage proposal to her daughter, hinting at domestic plans and social ties.
General Stock Market Declines Amid Shipping and Motors Pressure
In New York on January 27 early trading showed a broad market slide as shipping and motor stocks led declines of 1 to 4 points. Industrial concerns like Industrial Alcohol Central Leather and International Paper fell, United States Steel dropped nearly a point, and most leadings were weak. A few secondary issues edged up while rails were largely ignored. The session ended heavy with about 250000 shares traded and irregular bonds.
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Money markets in San Antonio quote Mexican currency
Trading in Mexican money in San Antonio Saturday showed bids and asks for silver pesos at 3 a half pesos and 9. State bank and national notes priced around 18, with Bank of London and Mexico and Carranza money also listed.
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London Money Rates and Silver Price Report
London reports bullion activity with Bar silver at 377 164 per ounce and money market figures. Discount rates show short bills at 5.5 percent and three months at 5.5 percent, reflecting a tight monetary stance.
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New York Money Markets Readout As Of Jan Twenty Seventh
Mercantile paper at 3. 93 percent per cent. Sterling sixty day bills at 4.70 percent. Commercial: sixty day bills on loan 4.72 percent. Commercial sixty day bills 4.72 4.76. Francs demand 5.84 percent. Cables 5.83. Guilders demand 40 13 16. Cables 40 percent. Bar silver 60 6 c. Mexican dollars 59 percent. Government bonds steady. Railroad bonds irregular.
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Emergency food boxes placed in UP hunting camps
The Northern Forests Protective Association in Escanaba Michigan is distributing metal and porcupine proof emergency food boxes to hunting camps in the Upper Peninsula. Contents include hardtack dried foods eggs pea soup beef cubes sugar dried milk kitchen ware matches candles and basic forest safety guidance. Receivers are urged to use the supplies only in true need and to ignore unnecessary waste.
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Escanaba
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Northern Forests Protective Association
Thomas Wyman
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