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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1917

Page

13

Nuisance Abatement Notices Issued Across San Antonio

A public notice batch from the San Antonio health department warns property owners in Bexar County of nuisance abatement for weeds brush and rubbish. Notices list multiple parcels in blocks on Hicks Avenue Ackberry Street Denver River Esser Street Mancike Court South Hackberry Street and other locations. Owners must abate within ten days or face fines and lien actions by the city health officer and inspector.

State of Texas Bexar San Antonio Department of Health and Sanitation George Banmister Heras Texas

City notice to abate nuisance weeds and brush

Nuisance notice No 148 requires abatement of weeds brush and rubbish within ten days. Failure to comply may incur penalties under the ordinance. The notice is issued by San Antonio health and safety officers on the 26th day by J A McCormick sanitary officer.

City of San Antonio Tex W. A. King J. A. McCormick

Light Want Ads Over the Phone Are Promoted

The notice promotes Light Want Ads as a phone service Ring Cr 1742. It claims this method saves time and money and guarantees the best and quickest results.

Corn market closes day with straddle

Nervousness over checks on corn trading in St Louis and Kansas City weighed on prices in Chicago. September and December quotes fluctuated with early gains erased by rumors of prohibition, then a late rally and firm finish. Oats and provisions followed corn’s weakness while hog prices rose little on the day.

Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Presas Oklahoma

Chicago Market Prices Report July 11

Quotations for wheat and corn given with prices for No 2 red No 2 hard at 2.25 dollars. Oats standard priced at 75 percent, barley at 1.50 to 1.15 with notes of nominal values. Market reporting includes Chicago market figures for the day and standard grain commodities.

Grain futures close in Kansas City markets

Grain futures closed with Wheat at 2.04 for July and 1.89 for September. Corn finished at 1.84 1/4 for July, 1.60 for September, and 1.21 for December.

Kansas City

Wheat and corn prices reported in Kansas City market

Kansas City market report shows cash wheat ranges for hard and red classes and corn and oats pricing. No. 2 red wheat around 3.17, No. 2 hard 2.33 to 2.44, No. 2 corn white around 1.04, oats near 3.00, and mixed grades listed with varying cents per bushel.

Kansas City

Wheat and corn prices in St Louis market report

In St Louis on July 11 Wheat No red 2.20 No 2 hard 2.38 Corn No 2 1.88 No 2 white 1.90 Oats No 2 and No 2 white nominal.

Louis

Kansas City Board of Trade Discontinues September Corn Trading

Kansas City traders vote to discontinue trading in September corn and to close existing contracts, a resolution announced today.

Kansas City Kansas City Board of Trade

St. Louis Merchants Exchange halts September corn trading

Directors announced a suspension of all trading in September corn except to close contracts. New sales begin only when delivery readiness is shown. Max closing price set at 1.67. July corn valued at 1.70, with contracts to close at that price unless seller notifies by 1:15 p.m. July 16 of intent to deliver.

ST. Louis

Fire destroys Kell Milling grain elevator at Vernon Texas

Fire believed to be incendiary destroyed a Kell Milling grain elevator in Vernon Texas. Manager J A Birdson estimated losses above 000 and damaged four Fort Worth and Denver freight cars. Proximity to two large oil and gas tanks menaced the town as crews moved burning sh es to safety.

Coffee Market Notes From New York Trade Desk

Coffee prices held steady in New York with No 7 Rio at 9 cents. Futures quiet for September at 7 69 and December at 7 81.

New York Rio

Weather Bulletin of July 11 1917 Observations

The report records 7 am observations from July 11 1917 by the Weather Bureau. Meteorologist Allen Buell notes wind velocities under 16 miles per hour and precipitation less than .01 inch, with minor variability in the Vaisala readings.

Inchere Mohiehas Allen Buell Weather Bureau

Weather forecast for East Texas region

Forecast notes party cloudy tonight with showers in places and cooler conditions. Thursday looks generally fair with local showers and cooler temperatures in the northeast portion.

Texas

Cotton market quotations from principal spots

The report lists quotations for middling cotton at major markets. San Antonio 24.8, Houston 100, Galveston 26.30, New York 26.95, New Orleans 25.88, Liverpool 16.25 with corresponding sales volumes. The figures reflect delivered at market prices and indicate overall currency of trading across locations.

San Antonio Houston Pete Galveston New York New Orleans Liverpool Seeves

Prospects of Rain Sink Southwest Cotton Prices

The cotton market opened barely steady in New York and fell sharply as rain prospects spread in the Southwest. October and January declined about 32 to 48 points early, with New Orleans and New York showing net losses overall around noon. Prices remained unsettled at the close, with further declines in both cities. San Antonio spot price listed at $24.85.

Cotton Exchange Southwest New York New Orleans Liverpool Texas Weather Bureau San Antonio

New York Cotton Markets Drift Lower on Weather Prospects

Liquidation spread through the New York cotton market as traders priced in showers in the southwest and softer peace chances. October slid to 25.82¢ and December to 25.67¢ amid thin demand, with rallies limited by scant selling and a cautious weather outlook.

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Sales Report

Spot cotton slow with prices unchanged. American mids: fair 19.93d. good middling 19.56d. middling 19.25d. low middling 18.80d. good ordinary 17.85d. ordinary 17.36d. Total sales 2000, including 1900 American. Futures unchanged with monthly bids from July to May June.

Liverpool

Weather summary for cotton region and Gulf states

Temperature variances show above normal in western regions and below in the east with many Texas areas above 100 degrees. Heavy rains reported in Livingston Louisiana and Schriever Louisiana while showers occur in the Carolina Eastern Georgia Central Alabama and Oklahoma. Early Texas cotton fair but late plantings dry. Oklahoma improved with more rain needed. Gulf states show squares forming Tennessee and rainfall favorable for crops including rice and sugar cane.

Texas Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana Carolina Georgia Alabama Livingston Schriever Washington, D. C Gulf States Tennessee

Northern cattle market shows strength at Union Stock Yards

July 11 reports show northern cattle firm with no price changes. Hog prices were irregular across Chicago and St. Louis, with declines at St. Louis. Sheep weakened slightly. local cattle and feeder hogs fell, while packing hogs rose. city trade totals listed for cattle calves and hogs.

Union Stock Yards Chicago St. Louis

Cattle and Hog Prices Steady in Fort Worth Market

Fort Worth dealers report cattle receipts around 10 000 with steady prices. Reeves and stockers range from 5 50 to 11 00 per hundredweight, cows and calves mixed in similar bands. Hogs number about 2500 with markets steady from 14 25 to 15 10, lambs and yearlings likewise steady with assorted ranges.

Chicago Market Quotations Short, July 11

Market notes show hogs receipts 8,000 with slow to higher bids. cattle receipts 16,000 firm to higher for native beef and calves. sheep receipts 12,000 weak with lambs and wethers moving at varied prices. Notable figures include hog bulk at 18.40, calves up to 15.00, lambs to 16.00, and cattle cows and heifers from 5.40 to 11.90.

Market Report Suggests Mixed Livestock Prices Gains

Livestock receipts in Fansas indicate strong slaughter heifers and varied cattle bids. Pigs and calves show mid range values while sheep and yearlings steady with modest demand.

Livestock Prices and Receipts From St Louis Market

Hogs receipts 9000. lights 14.75 to 15.30. mixed and butchers 14.75 to 15.50. good heavy 15.46 to 15.50. bulk 14.85 to 15.40. Cattle receipts 5000. native beef steers 7.50 to 13.56. yearlings 8.50 to 13.50. cows 6.00 to 10.50. stockers 6.00 to 9.66. Texans quarantine steers 5.60 to 9.50. prime southern beef steers 8.00 to 11.25. beef cows 4.26 to 9.00. prime yearlings 7.50 to 10.00. native calves 6.00 to 14.50. Sheep receipts 3800. spring lambs 14.50 to 15.75. clipped ewes 0 to 0. canners 4.00 to 5.00. choppers 3.60 to 6.50.

Fansas Cry ST. Louis

Cotton futures open barely steady on New York market

July at 26.75, October 26.10, December 23.16, January 26.28, Merck 26.40. Futures closed Wednesday up 73 to 93 points from Tuesday’s levels, with prices ranging across several contracts from 25.40 to 26.78 and 25.45 to 26.63 in the day’s session.

New York Merck

New York Sugar Prices Hold Steady on July 11

Raw sugar remains steady at 6.23 with centrifugal, molasses at 5.45, panpets steady with fine granulated at 7.50 and 3.00, reflecting a stable market in New York.

New York

New Orleans Cotton Falls on Rain Prospects Across West

In New Orleans on July 11 prospects of rain in western belt cotton areas sparked heavy selling. Prices dropped 50 to 61 points in early trading, then eased to 64 to 61 points down by noon. By 1:30 p.m. the market was 30 to 42 points lower, closing the day 65 to 68 points down.

NEW_ ORLEANS Texas Oklahoma

Dry goods wholesale trading steadier as buyers enter market

New York July 11 wholesale dry goods lines show moderate activity with firm prices. More buyers are entering the markets for spring goods but conduct is cautious.

New York

Cotton futures slide on weekly market panel report

New Orleans July 11 futures closed lower with Wednesday losses of 66 to 68 points. Prices listed include July 26.60 October 25.15 January 25.33 and March 28.66 with asks noted.

New Orleans Wendy Tly Mareh Tues

Rice Market Mixed as Prices Edge Higher in New Orleans

New Orleans July 11 rough rice remained nominal while clean rice held firm with no ease and quotations unchanged. Business showed rough 307 sacks and millers 207, indicating cautious trading as buyers waited for clearer signals.

New Orleans

National Cotton Seed Products Council Formed

In Memphis on July 11 the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers' Association executive committee approved creating a five member National Cotton Seed Products Council to promote conservation of oil mill products for government use. Offices will open in Washington with advisory committees from ten cotton states and chairmen named for each state.

Memphis Tenn Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association H. C. Hoover National Cotton Seed Products Council Washington Texas C. C. Littleton Fort Worth Oklahoma B. Cook Oklahoma City Geor-g. L. Benton Monticello Louisiana van Bell New Orleans Arkansas South Carolina Russell Acree North Carolina C. L. Ives New

Wholesale fruit prices rise in Texas markets

The local market report shows Texas cucumbers up to $1.00 per half bushel hamper and Texas tomatoes firm at Tic per 4-basket crate. Peaches rise to $2.00 and $2.50 per bushel basket, with corn at $2.00 to $2.05 per bushel and corn chops at $3.80 to $3.70 in car lots. no changes in eggs butter poultry groceries provisions or seeds.

Texas

Provision Markets Local Packing House Quotations

Local packing house quotes list dry salt extras at 24 cents and bacon extras at 26 cents. Dry salt bellies 14 to 16 pounds average 27 cents, fancy breakfast bacon 9 cents or 9.9? not clear, Tee bacon bellies 14 to 16 pounds average. Pure lard 22 cents, compound 18 cents, American cheese 27 cents per pound.

Market Prices From Shippers Wednesday Report

Shippers indicate jobbers prices to retailers or paid shippers with a 32 3 0 per dozen for Texas country cards. Butter and poultry steady. Texas creamery price 82 35 per pound with country 25 30c. Hens 1 17c per pound old roosters 11 12c large springs 23 24c medium springs 22 23c small springs 73S 3008 broziers $2.50 2.00 per dozen turkeys 16 11c per pound dacs $7.00 8.00 per dozen geese $9.00 10.00.

Texas Texas Creamery

Chicago Market Quotation Roundup July 1

Quotations today show butter at 34 38c for creamery. eggs receipts 12,090 cases with firsts 31 4 32c and ordinary firsts 29 30% per case. Potatoes unchanged with 20 cars receipts. Virginia barrels $7.50 8.50. California $2.55 2.75. Tennessee $2.50 2.60. Fowls 18 4c.

Chicago Ill Virginia California Tennessee

Market quotations from Kansas City dairy and produce

Kansas City market notes list butter creamery prices with firsts at 30c and seconds 24c. Oils and packing 30c. Poultry quotes show roosters at 13c hens at lic, broilers 24 to 28c. Potatoes at 32 25 9 40 with irregular formatting.

Kansas City

Turpentine and Rosin Trade Reports With Prices Listed

In Savannah July 11, turpentine firms report 36 sales 484 pivots 790 ship ments 1g stock 23 6 Rosin firm reports sales receipts 3014 shipments 1269 stock 73 360 with price notations for several lots including A B C E F G H I K M N W and W g ranges from 5.00 to 8.75 per unit, reflecting market activity and current quotations.

Savannah W. G

Wool Auction At St Anthony Hotel Sees High Bids

The final large wool sale of the season sold 225000 pounds Tuesday by Capt Charles Schreiner and son at the St Anthony Hotel. Studley and Emery of Boston bought 75000 pounds and Winslow and Co of Philadelphia bought 150000 pounds. Prices matched the recent high level as most buyers active in the region submitted bids. With little wool remaining in the state the sale spurred strong competition.

Charles Schreiner

Change Canaries’ Hours Per New York Tale Of Nightlife

The New York Herald recounts how Cascades at the Biltmore Hotel staged birds for dining by playing with light. Fifty Orkney canaries failed to stay awake until night until manager covered cages with black cloths at dawn and woke them for 7 am service, yielding lively morning runs.

New York New York Herald Cascades Biltmore Hotel The John McE. Bowman Orkney Bowman Cascade Canary Land Nod

Stock market shows early gains amid broad advances

Wednesday trading opened with most active issues rising after a steady demand from commission houses. Steels meats tobaccos American Sugar and tor s led gains while rails remained dull. Liberty bonds traded around 99 and 49 60s with a late rally in shippings and utilities. Sinclair Oil fell about 2 points as bonds moved to high levels.

New York Sinclair Oil

Money markets report from Mexican currency trading

Trading in Mexican money on Wednesday showed activity with silver pesos and rates cited by National Bank and Bank of London. The brief notes exchange activity and banking involvement in the peso market.

Heen National Bank Bank of London

Time scans show steady call money after 90 days

New York reports steady call money at 2 percent with rates for 44 percent over 90 days and 4 44 percent. last quoted 2 percent, closing 2 percent, and offerings at 2 percent as markets show minimal volatility.

New York Berore Spee

Financial market report from New York

Mercantile paper 4 percent with 5 cent movement. Sterling 60 day bills at 4.72 percent. Bank bills 60 day at 4.71 percent. Demand 60 day 4.76 percent. Guilders demand 41 with cables. Bar silver at 8 cents. Mexican dollars 62 and a half cents. Government bonds steady as markets bend but remain firm.

New York Mercantile Faiirond

London Silver Prices and Discount Rates Report

London reports bar silver at 40 shillings 184 per ounce with Money 3146 4 percent discount rates. Short bills three month notes quoted at 13 to 16 pence per pound.

London

Metal markets report from New York on July 11

Lead quiet at 4 cents while spelter eases with spot in East St. Louis. Copper holds steady with bids around 31.00 to 32.00 and August at 23.50 to 24.00. Iron stays firm and quiet with October around 2.15.

Ane York East St. Louis Sye Eliic Spat

London Futures and Spot Copper Prices Report

London spot and futures prices show copper at 630 18h futures £291 Spot copper £3.30 futures £1.42 electrolytic £2.45 spot tia £2.45 futures 3.40 10m in the day’s market update.

London Speer

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