Weather Bureau daily climatology report
United States Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau provides temperatures for the day with highest and lowest readings, mean value, and monthly excess/deficiency figures. It records precipitation totaling 0.04 inches for the day, 6.34 inches since January 1, and accumulated deficits of 10.10 inches. Wind data shows 10.7 mph average, with a 26 mph SE gust at 7:49 p.m. Sun rises at 6:45 a.m. and moon rise logged at 3:25 a.m. 16th Allen Buell is the meteorologist.
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Cotton market quotes from principal spot markets
Daily quotations for the middling grade of cotton as a basis for trade. Prices shown for delivery at the markets including San Antonio Houston Galveston and New York New Orleans totals 1 768.
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San Antonio
Cotton market jitters cap week with drought and peace hopes
New York and New Orleans markets show irregular activity as drought fears in the Southwest and optimism about peace prospects influence prices. October futures surged to around 26.47 then eased to mid 25s amid mixed weather reports and potential government controls on exports. Nearby July futures hovered around 27 with varied daily moves.
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Southwest
Germany
Riet
Washington
Weather Bureau
Southwess
Liverpool
New Orleans
Cotton goods and wood markets keep firm in quiet trading
New York on Friday reports cotton goods prices generally firm while yarns and flaps hold steady. Wood markets show quiet but firm activity with buyers plentiful in the markets.
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New York
Cotton census shows June consumption and year totals
The Census Bureau reports June cotton consumption at 575,122 running bales and 3,714 bales of linters, with eleven month totals of 6,269,952 bales and 782,922 linters. On hand in consuming establishments and public storage, plus spindles active and import-export figures, are listed with year over year comparisons.
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Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Felow
Bates
Cotton Region Bulletin reports soaking rain and heat spread
The Cotton Region Bulletin from San Antonio notes 24 hour rainfall and weather in Houston district. Temperatures rose six to ten degrees north, remain above normal west, near normal east. Max temps 100 to 108 in Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana. Light to scattered rain in South Carolina Florida Georgia Alabama and southeast Louisiana. Heavy rains listed in Georgia and Alabama.
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Union Rarinee
How to Can Beets from the Garden to Canned Goods
The United States Department of Agriculture advises garden owners with excess early beets to can them in glass jars or tin cans. Steps include washing, blanching, cooling, peeling, packing, adding salt, sealing partially, then sterilizing in a hot water bath for 90 minutes. Dried beets can be prepared and packed in moisture‑ and insect‑proof containers for storage.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Cleaning paraffin for canning and preserving use
Paraffin can be cleaned and reused if dirt is mixed with it. Wash with cold water and a brush, then heat to boiling and strain through cheesecloth or absorbent cotton. One straining usually suffices, but repeat if necessary and recover paraffin remaining in the strainer by reheating the cloth.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Agriculture
Corn Prices Fluctuate on Max Price Limits
In Chicago on July 14 gains and losses marked corn markets as new crop deliveries under government policy fell, while earlier deliveries rose. December and May options slid 24% from a week earlier. later, wheat and oats shifted modestly, with provisions varying. Market action reflected weather and political concerns in Germany and Canada, with the Iowa crop lagging.
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Chicago
Board of Trade Directors
Germany
Iowa
Chicago Market Prices Reported for Grains
Quotations today show oats around 1.94 to 1.55 with sparse figures for barley at 1.20 to 1.60. The report notes daily movement in Chicago markets without detailed highs and lows.
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Chicago
Eokiea
Agricultural grain prices from Kansas City report
Kansas City market notes list cash wheat at 2.41 to 2.45 per bushel for No 2 red wheat at 2.30. Corn prices show No 2 mixed at 1.90 to 1.96 and No 2 white at 1.93 to 1.96. Oats quotes show No 2 white around 0.75 to 0.76.
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Kansas City
Oes
Grain futures close mixed led by wheat gains
Grain futures closed with wheat edging higher for July at 2.04 while Sanomier 1.92 and corn futures fell in July 1.84 and September 1.57 with December at 1.11.
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Sane City
Fey
Sanomier
Market quotes for grains and oats in St Louis
Quotations list grain prices with No. 2 yellow and white oats and different wheat grades. No. 8 red wheat at 2.26 to 2.27, No. 2 white oats at 78% with nominal values, reflecting a normal market.
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Louis
New Orleans Rice Market Reports Quiet Trade
New Orleans July 14 rough rice market reports receipts 260 pockets. Sales include 288 pockets clean enduras and 1652 pockets Blue Rose at 6 and 7 percent respectively. Quotations show Clean Blue Rose at 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 cents per pound with other lots unchanged.
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New Orleans
Aes
Feldspar Production in 1916 Led by North Carolina and Maryland
The United States produced 118,465 long tons of feldspar in 1916 valued at 404,689 dollars. Of this, 75,165 long tons entered as crude feldspar worth 251,372 dollars, and 48,496 short tons were ground and sold for 450,906 dollars. Output came from small, intermittent quarries across several states, mainly for pottery and enameling, with 82 percent used domestically.
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United States
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Aine
Maryland
New York
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Virginia
California
Ermont
Local Market Gives Mixed Week for Fresh Produce
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices showed selective gains for Texas cucumbers tomatoes crystal wax onions peaches and apples while Texas sweet peppers round green beans cabbage cantaloupes fell. Provisions slipped overall with rice flour and other grains down though corn oats and corn chops rose. Eggs spoiled in heat though butter poultry stayed steady as demand for poultry remained strong and receipts held steady.
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Texas
Commission
Shippers Market San Antonio Produce Prices Listed
Texas country trade shows steady rates for poultry and meat with hens, roosters, broilers, turkey, ducks, and geese. Prices include broilers about 2.60 to 3.00 per dozen and turkeys 16 to 17 cents per pound with ducks 7 to 8 dollars per dozen and geese 9 to 10 dollars per dozen.
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Tess Commission
Texas
Errpee
Jorge Os
Market Notes From Chicago Amid Grain and Produce Rates
The report from Chicago outlines quotations for various commodities including potatoes and fowls with mixed prices. Receipts total 9972 cases while firsts hold at 81 percent and other items show 4.25 to 6.50 per unit in regional markets.
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Chicago
Tutter
Acme
Virginia
Neouisiana
Louisiana
Quotations From Kansas City Market Report
Quotations today list butter at 34 cents a pound with a first grade butter and other dairy items. Roosters cost 13 cents, hens 17 ailing or broiler prices noted. Potatoes trade around 2 25 to 2 40 per bushel.
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Kansas City
Secone
Elgin Butter Market Report July 14
Elgin Illinois July 14 butter market records 36 tubs at 87 percent.
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Elgin
Provision Markets Quote Highlights for Dealers Saturday
Local packing house quotations list dry salt extras at 24c bacon extras 21c dry salt bellies 14 lb peel average 27c fancy breakfast bacon 89c fancy hams ere bacon bellies 14 16 pound average prime lard 22c compound 18c American cheese 27c per pound.
Turpentine and Resin Firms Report Mixed July Ledger
In Savannah on July 14 figures show a turpentine firm with 46 percent sales and 253 receipts while shipments reach 662 and stock sits at 24 541. Resin firm records list sales 1383 and receipts 1318 with stock movements noted amid price quotations ranging from $5.60 to $6.60 for various grades and letters.
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Savannah
Commodities Reported: July Coffee Futures and Prices
Readable text cites July coffee futures with September at 8.13 and December at 8.2 dollars. No additional context or entities available.
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AB York
Weather Bureau Bulletin Note on Observations
Observation at 7 m on Saturday reports wind speeds under ten miles per hour and precipitation under .01 inch. Meteorologist notes these readings as non notable. bulletin from the Weather Bureau, Agriculture Weather Bulletin.
Cattle Market Quiet with Mixed News From Union Stock Yards
At Union Stock Yards on July 14 the northern cattle market showed little change last week with slight strength and irregularity. Hogs were weak early week then volatile, ending mixed. sheep fluctuated from Monday gains to midweek softness and weekend steadiness. Local cattle started strong but declined after day one, finishing generally weak or slow through Saturday.
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Union Stock Yards
Fort Worth cattle and hog market receipts report
Fort Worth market activity shows steady prices across cattle hog and lamb sectors with mixed receipts. Cattle including cows hulls calves and veal hold near last levels while hogs grade heavy to light and lambs with wethers and ewes range around mid single digits to low tens per hundredweight.
Chicago market report notes steady cattle and hog receipts
The Chicago market report shows steady receipts and mixed hog and cattle prices. Cattle bids range with native beef cattle around 8.30 to 14.00, stockers and feeders near 6.25 to 9.00, and calves and heifers varying. hogs trade around 14.50 to 15.85 with fluctuations.
Kansas City Livestock Market Reports and Prices
Receipts and quotations for cattle and sheep shown. Hogs: bulk at 14.70, light shoat 14.00. Prime fed steers 12.50 to 13.50, dressed beef steers 9.50 to 12.25, cows and heifers 7.50 to 12.75, calves 7.00 to 14.00. Sheep: lambs 14.50, yearlings 11.00, wethers 10.00, ewes 8.25 to 9.25, stockers 7.00. Meat market steady to strong overall.
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Kansas City
Eady
Live Stock Receipts and Quotations From St Louis Market
Receipts and prices at St Louis on July 14 show hogs with 3000 head, market steady and no sales on heavy hogs. lights 15.10 to 15.65, pies 10.00 to 14.76, mixed and butcher 15.10 to 15.85, prime heavy 15.80 to 15.90, bulk 15.10 to 16.80. Cattle receipts 300, market steady. native beef steers 7.50 to 13.55, yearling steers and heifers 8.50 to 15.50, cows 6.00 to 10.50, stockers 6.00 to 9.50, Texas quarantine steers 5.50 to 9.50, prime southern beef steers 8.00 to 12.25, beef cows and heifers 4.25 to 9.00, prime yearling steers 7.50 to 10.00, mauve calves 6.00 to 14.60. Sheep receipts 600, market steady. borin lambs 14.50 to 16.25, clipped ewes 4.00 to 5.00, wethers 0.60.
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City waste fed to hogs could boost pork supply
The USDA urges cities to separate household waste for pig feeding to cut disposal costs and aid local meat supplies. Cooperation among households, with proper containers and safe materials separated, can enable small groups to fatten pigs on communal pens and shared feed.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Stocks Shifted On Washington Advises
Washington was the center of this week’s market action after the embargo proclamation and a conference with manufacturing interests set tentative price schedules. Selling came from professionals amid weak support and vulnerable technicals, with Warshaw and related issues down to new lows. Shippings and rails showed steadier signals on better crop prospects and the Saturday close was firm.
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Money Markets In San Antonio Record Mixed Mexican Notes
Trading in Mexican money in San Antonio on Saturday followed National Bank notes. Bank of London and Acked shows 17 percent in the market amid rough exchange rates.
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San Antonio
National Bank
Bank of London
Mercantile Rates and Bonds Report from New York
Daily financial notes show 60 day commercial bills at 4 1/4 percent, 60 day bills on banks at 11 percent, commercial bills around 4 3/4, demand rates 4 1/8 to 4 3/4, cables par aliver 7 9 percent. Mexican dollars at 62 1/2 and apennene bonds steady with railroad bonds.
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New York
Mercantile
Bar sliver rates and short-term bill figures noted
A clipped financial note lists 14 percent bar silver and 40 percent weekly rate, plus 4 percent short term bills, and 18 to 16 percent figures for three months.
New York Bank Statement Reveals Reserve Shrinkage Week
New York banks and trust companies report a weekly condition summary showing an overall reserve drop from last week. Total loans rise while reserves held by Federal Reserve banks fall sharply, with specie and vault cash movements noted across state and member institutions.
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New York
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Greater
Copper market steadies with occasional price dips
In New York on July 14 the copper market remained quiet over the past week. Dealers showed willingness to lower prices with spot and nearby electrolytic deliveries nominal. quotations for future contracts eased from 36.50 to 30.00 while iron held steady.
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New York
Wholesale price list for produce and goods in Texas and California
A dense catalog of wholesale prices for onions potatoes cucumbers tomatoes and many fruits and canned goods. The list includes prices by item region and unit such as Texas onions 1.26 to 1.40 per crate and California peaches 2.50 per bushel basket, with numerous other produce and pantry items and unit terms.
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Allies Wheat and Bread Situation in Allied Countries
The Allied Wheat Commission reports food price levels abroad and notes wartime baking policies. Britain and France price wheat at $1.80 per bushel, Australia $1.14, India $1.35, Belgium around $1.60, with France including bounties. England and France rely on public bakeries. mixed war bread is less palatable and bread rations reduce to about three pounds per person weekly.
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Raising Rabbits Suggested To Boost Meat Supply
Washington experts from the U S Department of Agriculture urge expanding rabbit farming to ease meat shortages. Belgians and Flemish giants are recommended for meat, as they mature quickly and require low production cost. Rabbits can be raised in backyards or farms, using lawn cuttings and available greens, with does breeding at eight to ten months and litters of about six.
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Washington, D. C
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Asphalt Industry Statistics Report for 1916
The report under J. D. Nerthr notes 1916 asphalt production and sales in the United States. Domestic crude and manufactured asphalt amounts, values, and regional outputs are detailed, with California leading in refinery output and Mexico contributing asphalt sales.
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