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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1912

Page

11

Lemon price advance signals tighter market in June

California growers wired word of a 50 cent per box advance on lemons with higher prices likely this week amid strong demand. San Antonio markets report lemons at 4.50 a box for over a month while other centers show price hikes since hot weather began. Eggs draw attention as cold storage demand rises and quality controls tighten with losses on unfit lots, while country eggs run 17 to 18 cents per dozen loss-off and cold storage at 22 cents.

California San Antonio

Poultry and dairy prices from local market report

Prices paid shipper less commission for poultry include medium hens 4.50 to 5.00 per dozen fryers 4.60 to 4.75 broilers 2 to 2.50 dozen turkeys 12 to 13 cents per pound. Butter Creamery 25 30c per pound country 16 20c. Cheese Fancy cream 19 20c per pound. Eggs Fresh candled 17 18c per dozen.

Chicago Market Quotations July 24 1930s dairy and produce prices

Chicago July 24 Quotation summaries show butter steady at 23 to 26 cents for creameries and 21 to 24 cents for dairies. Eggs firm with receipts 10 708 cases. Cheese weaker with various brands quoted. Potatoes firm with regional prices 72 to 80 cents. Poultry live steady turkeys 12 cents, chickens 14 cents, springs 23 cents. Veal steady at 9 to 11 cents.

Chicago Illinois Minnesota Kansas Missouri

Market Quotations from Kansas City Fruits and Eggs

Kansas City market report lists butter at 24c for creamery firsts 22c seconds 20c packing stock 20% gc and eggs ex beans 19c firsts 13c seconds 13c. The notes reflect daily wholesale prices with limited remaining detail.

Kansas City

Eggs irregular unchanged in New York market

In New York on July 24 eggs were irregular and unchanged with receipts totaling 25,069 cases.

New York

Poultry Prices and Butter Quotes Reported

In St Louis on July 24 a poultry market note lists chickens at 12 cents, springs 16 to 19 cents, turkeys 15 to 30 cents, ducks 9 1/2 to 12 cents, geese 5 to 6 cents, butter weak with creamery 22 to 25 cents, and eggs steady at 15 1/2 cents.

ST. Louis

Cotton goods markets firm with steady yarns and firmer silks

New York reports firm cotton goods markets with about 2000 bales of drills for Indian shipment. Cotton yarns hold steady, silks show better demand, jobbers note light douse trade, and men's wear agencies report fair business.

New York

Weather Summary for Houston District Stations

Temperature and rainfall data for the Houston district stations compiled for the 24 hours ending at 8 o clock this morning. The report covers temperature readings, precipitation totals, and overall weather conditions observed across the district.

San Antonio Tex Houston

Weather forecast for San Antonio and East Texas

Forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Thursday for San Antonio and vicinity, and generally fair skies for Far East Texas through Thursday evening. Temperatures are not specified in the readable fragment.

San Antonio Vicinity Far East Texas

Cattle Pens Cleared in Lively Fashion at Union Stock Yards

Union Stock Yards July 24 cattle pens cleared in a lively fashion with prices high. About 50 cattle and 25 calves were on offer at noon, best cows at 4.25, bulk 3.60 to 4, calves to 5.25, hogs about 7.50 to 8, no sheep or goats offered.

Union Stock Yards

Hog market swings at Fort Worth reflect five year trend

The Fort Worth hog market compares July 22 1912 to 1911 1910 1909 and 1908 with top prices from 8.50 to 6.55 per hundredweight. Market receipts reach 2500 head as Oklahoma shippers sell into Texas highs while packers pay over prior year. Traders Blocker Jennings Dobie Ragland Nance Morton report cattle movements and conditions across Texas and Mexico amid strong demand for cattle and rising prices.

Fort Worth Missouri Oklahoma Texas Cattle

Oklahoma hog run hits Fort Worth market on July day

Oklahoma shippers sent twenty hog loads to Fort Worth, the biggest run in weeks. Receipts included 1600 cattle and 2500 hogs with hogs selling mainly from 7.80 to 8.10, one lot at 8.40, while cattle top at 5.80 and calves at 6.50. Prices showed about a 10 cent drop from recent highs.

Fort Worth Oklahoma Texas Tex

Chicago Market Receipts and Quotations July 24

Cattle receipts about 12 000 with steady to higher prices. Beef cattle and calves quoted across several categories. Hogs receipts near 17 000 with market strong and prices up about ten cents. Pork yards show varied ranges. Sheep receipts around 20 000 with a slow market and mixed quotes for natives, westerns, yearlings, and lambs.

Kansas City Market Receipts and Prices Trade Strong

Kansas City cattle receipts 6000 with native and southern steers and cows and calves priced from 3.25 to 9.25. Hogs receipts 8000 with bulk sales 7.60 to 7.80 and highs to 7.85. Sheep receipts 5000 with native muttons 3.50 to 4.50 and lambs 5.50 to 7.00. ranges for wethers, yearlings, and ewes noted.

Kansas City

Market Reports from St Louis Cattle Hogs and Sheep July 24

Receipts total 3300 cattle including 100 Texas stock. native beef steers 5.25 to 6.60. cows and heifers 3.50 to 8.75. stockers 3.50 to 6.00. Texas Oklahoma steers 5.00 to 8.26. calves 5.50 to 4.00. Hogs receipts 2500 with five cents higher prices. pigs and lights 6.50 to 7.95. mixed heavies 7.90 to 8.10. Sheep receipts 1500, market steady. native muttons 4.75 to 5.25. lambs 5.25 to 7.26.

Chicago Texas ST. Louis Oklahoma

Cottonseed Products Memo Memphis Report

Cottonseed market notes from Memphis dated July 24 show prime balers at 6.33 34, meal bidding 26.60 27.00, linters 2%.

Memohis Tenn Linters

Cotton seed prices show steady market in New York

Cotton seed dis closed steady with spot at 6.60, multiple lots traded from July to January across 8,700 total sales. Prices ranged from 6.20 to 6.60 with notable 6.50 to 6.60 bands and September at 6.55.

New York

New Orleans Prices for Cottonseed Oil and Byproducts

New Orleans on July 24 reports prime refined cottonseed oil at 7.15 per pound in barrels and choice meal with 8 percent ammonia at 29.00 per long ton. Cake prices noted at 27.60 per long ton.

New Orleans

Copper and tin prices show modest firmness in New York

Copper quiet with spot and futures quoted around 17.20 to 17.25 for August. Tin steady around 43.6 to 43.9, with July and August ranges. Spelter firm near 7.15 to 7.20, iron steady, antimony dull, Cookson’s price 8.26.

New York Lake Cookson

Spelter Prices Move Up Amid Strong Trading

In St. Louis on July 24 market activity shows lead leading and prices for spelter rising with quotes at 4.96, around 7.20 to 7.25 for related materials.

ST. Louis Spelter Strong

Coffee futures steady as markets digest Rio No 7

July 24 reports from New York show coffee futures steady with attention on Rio No 7 and March 18.24 dates noted for market activity. Traders weigh supply risks and weather signals as prices show muted moves.

Bohemian Sokols Hold Opening Day at Taylor Fairgrounds

The opening events of the Bohemian Sokols of Texas annual athletic meet were held at the Taylor fair grounds. Over eighty contestants from Sokol clubs across the state competed. A Grau's hall entertainment drew many delegates and attendees beyond the athletes.

Taylor Tex Sokols Texas Taylor Fair Grounds Grau’s Hall

Umpire Fitzsimmons Withdraws Resignation

New Orleans July 24 Umpire Fitzsimmons of the Southern league staff has been informed by President Kavanaugh that he may withdraw his resignation which had been set to take effect mid month.

New’ Orleans Fitzsimmons Southern League Kavanaugh Mid Ten

Wheat and rust damage push grain prices down in Chicago

Chicago July 24. Denials of rust damage pulled down wheat as futures opened lower and then eased. September wheat fell to about 93 to 94 cents, then settled around 93 1/4 cents. Corn weakened on fine weather with September near 65 to 66 cents, oats slipped, while hogs rose lifting provisions. Dreuth Gamage reports advanced corn.

Chicago Dreuth Gamage

Grain Price Quotes Show Cash Wheat and Corn Ranges

Chicago daily quotations list cash grain values for wheat corn and oats. No. 2 red wheat at 99 cents to $1.00 per bushel, No. 2 hard around 97% to 99% cents, No. 1 northern about $1.06 to $1.12, corn No. 2 near 72 to 78 1/2 cents, No. 2 white about 78 1/2 cents, oats No. 2 new 47 to 49 cents, No. 2 white 57 to 58 cents.

Chicago

Market quotes from Louis livestock grain prices

Quotations show cash wheat at 1.01 to 1.03 with hard wheat at 93 97 cents. Corn No 2 78 cents, No 2 white 78 14 to 79 cents. Oats No 2 0.66? No 2 white 57 cents. Futures close Wheat September 93 93 cents December 95 cents. Corn September 66 cents December 56 SP 0. This record preserves names and prices from Louis listing.

Wheat and grain prices in Kansas City quotations

On July 24 in Kansas City the market quoted cash wheat with No. 2 hard at 92 1/2 cents and No. 2 red at 96 cents. Corn No. 2 mixed 73 3/4 cents. No. 2 white oats 47 48 cents, No. 2 mixed 41 42 cents. Wheat futures July 87 8/ cubic September 87 5/8 cents, December 89 2/3 cents. No. 2 mixed 73 73 cents, No. 2 white 80 cents. Oats No. 2 white 47 18 cents, No. 2 mixed 41 42 cents.

Kansas City

Weather Observation at 8 A M July 24 1912

Observations recorded at 8 A M on Wednesday July 24 1912 show wind direction and velocity, temperature, rainfall, and state of weather across five columns. Data reflects early 20th century meteorological recording practices in a structured table.

Cotton Bulls Favored by Rumors and Market Gains

New York cotton opened up about 2 6 points amid bullish talk and rumors that national ginners returns show a crop deterioration of 8 to 4 per cent in the past month. Strengthened by better cables and southern buying, prices rose 11 to 12 points on cover and bull support, with spot middling uplands at 12.80 and a firm market outlook for the day.

New York National

Cotton futures open steady on New York market

In New York on July 24 cotton futures opened steady with January at 12.42 and March 12.61 as quotes. prices showed a firm close later, with varied highs and lows across the midyear months and many contracts quoted around 12.60 to 12.68.

New York Low Close Tan

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Amid Bullish Weather Hopes

In New Orleans on July 24, cotton futures opened steady with gains of 1 to 2 points, aided by better cables and a favorable weather map. Buying increased as forecasts predicted fair weather in the western belt, while bears cited no rain as favorable for the east. By noon, July contracts stood 14 to 15 points over prior close, then 22 to 23 points in the afternoon as rumors of a bullish crop report buoyed sentiment.

New Orleans Bears

Cotton futures open steady in New Orleans market

July at 18.05 nominal and August 12.89 lead a steady session as bids run through December 12.58 and March 12.68. Close at a net gain of 16 to 21 points with steady toned activity. various contracts show mixed daily highs and lows across the board.

New Orleans Dee

Liverpool Cotton Prices Rise as Trade Shows Strong Demand

Liverpool July 24 Close spot cotton prices advance three points amid active trade. American middling fair 7.97d, good middling 7.57d, middling 7.214d, low middling 6.974d, good ordinary 4.494, ordinary 6.014. Sales total 10,000 bales with 9,500 American. receipts 9,000 bales including 400 American.

Liverpool

Futures open quiet in Liverpool for July 6.97 percent

Futures listed quiet to steady at Liverpool on July 6 with various month differentials shown. The report outlines July to June spreads from July 6.97 percent through May-June at 6.734 percent.

Liverpool

Spot Cotton Prices in New Orleans Market Report

New Orleans July 24 spot market shows quiet trading with unchanged middling at 13 3/4 cents. Spot sales 21 to arrive. low ordinary 9 1/6. ordinary 10 1/6. good ordinary 11 3/16. strict good ordinary 12 1/3. low middling 12 4/5. strict low middling 12 3/4. middling 13 1/4. strict middling 12 3/4 to 13 1/2. good middling 13 1/2. strict good middling 13 1/2 to 13 9/16. middling fair 14 1/4. fair to fair 14 1/4. receipts 601, stock 33,815.

New Orleans

Cotton market closes firm in Galveston on July 24

Spot cotton in Galveston closes firm with prices listed as low ordinary 7-16, ordinary 7-16, good ordinary 10 16, low middling 11, middling 13 8, good middling 13 8, middling fair 15 cents. Sales today f.o.b. 277, spot sales 209, stock 27,603, receipts 52 bales.

Galveston Tex F. O

Cotton market closes steady in Houston spot trade

Houston July 24 The spot cotton market closed steady with an increase of 14 cents. Prices ranged from low ordinary to good middling with quotes from 8% to 13% cents. Sales totaled 15 bales, f o b 425 and shipments 847 with a stock of 21 638.

Houston Tex

Consols Fall to 73 Percent on London Stock Exchange

London reports consols dropping to 73 percent amid rising naval expenditure indicated by Churchill. Investors blame weak demand and fear that any large sale could trigger further declines.

London Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange Winston Churchill the Admiralty

Pool game dispute ends in likely fatal head injury

In Louisville Kentucky two 14 year olds fought over a pool game on a discarded table. Michael Guelda was hit with an axe by Charles Saylor after a table toppled during the match. Guelda survived only a short time and Saylor was arrested.

Louisville Michael Guelda Charles Saylor Saylor Guelda

Walks Far for Big Purse

NEW ORLEANS July 24. W. H. Chapman a 63 year old Wyoming ranchman claims the world pedestrian championship after a 12 600 mile walk arriving in New Orleans He left Denver May 31 1911 with seven contestants and traveled via Chicago the Great Lakes the northeast coast Florida and Mobile to New Orleans He says he has won a purse of 12575

New Orleans W. H. Chapman Wyoming Chapman Denver Chicago Great Lakes United States Atlantic Florida Mobile

Prefers Baseball to Army Beavers Aims for Major Leaguers

New York July 24 Lieut Geo w Beavers Jr U S A on five months furlough from the Philippines seeks a place with a recognized local American League club He asked Manager Wolverton for a tryout and will use his leave to pursue a major league career If successful he likely will resign from the service Beavers practiced with New York yesterday.

Army New York Geo. W. Beavers Jr U. 8 S. A Beavers Philippines Wolverton

McGinnity Shows Old Form in Twin Bill Win

Iron Man McGinnity, manager and part owner of Newark, pitched and won both games of a Rochester double-header. Newark edged Rochester 4 3 in game one and won game two seven runs to none, ending Rochester’s hold on first place since May 20.

McGinnity Rochester N. Y Iron Man Newark MacGinnity

Wall Street Dull with Mixed Moves on July Day

The market showed fractional declines in early trading with some upside in electrical issues. General Electric rose nearly three points while National Biscuit dropped sharply, and late session activity slipped with steel and Union Pacific at or near day lows.

New York Sears-Roe Breed United Cigar Factures General Electric National Biscuit Steel Union Pacific Texas Company Westinghouse International Paper Gneral Electric and

New York Market Reports July 24

Prime mercantile paper at 4 percent and sterling exchange firm with bankers bills at 4.84. Commercial bills 4.84. Bar silver 60. Mexican dollars 48. Government and railroad bonds steady.

New York Prime Mercantile Paper Sterling Exchange

Money on Call Rates Steady in New York Trading

In New York on July 24 money on call held steady at 2 1/4 percent with the ruling and closing bids at 2 percent. Time loans showed dull demand with 60 days at 3 4 percent, 90 days at 3 percent, and six months at 3 4 percent.

New York

American securities trading in London mixed at noon

London market coverage notes limited activity in American securities during the forenoon. Prices opened unchanged and drifted irregularly with quotes at noon showing gains and losses against yesterday's New York levels.

London New York

Paris Money Markets Brief in July Trade Update

Paris reports a 3 percent rente at 98 25 for the account. Exchange on London stands at 25f 24c for checks with a private discount rate of 2 percent.

Paris London

Bank of England Sees 20000 Pounds In Gold Taken In

London reports 20000 pounds of bullion moved into the Bank of England on balance yesterday. The event highlights security around precious metal transfers and ongoing financial activity in the capital.

London Bank of England

Standard Oil Cuts Refined Petroleum Prices

New York July 24 Standard Oil of New York lowers refined petroleum prices by 15 points. Refined in cases now 10.35 cents per gallon, refined in tanks 4.356 cents, and standard white in barrels 8.46 cents.

New York Standard Oil Company of

London metal prices steady as copper leads at week’s end

Exposta of copper this month 26,8660 tons. London copper steady with spot at 79 pounds sterling and futures at 78 pounds 17s 6d. Tin quiet with spot 199 pounds sterling and futures 196 pounds sterling 15s. Lead at 18 pounds sterling 10s. Spelter 26 pounds 5s. Iron Cleveland warrants 58s 10d in London.

London Metal London London Spelter Cleveland

Spot Cotton Study Unchanged In Memphis Market

In Memphis on July 24 the spot cotton market was steady with middling grade at 12 3/4 cents per pound. The report notes current prices for the core grade remain unchanged, reflecting stable trading conditions.

Memphis Tenn

New York Spot Cotton Extends Gains Amid Quiet Trade

New York spots closed steady to firmer as the market added 20 points. Middling uplands quoted at 13 cents and Gulf at 13.25 cents. Trading activity remained light with around 1100 bales reported.

New York

Raw sugar and commodities prices trade steady in New York

New York on July 24 reports Muscovado 89 test at 3.55 dollars, centrifugal 96 test at 4.05 dollars, molasses 89 test at 3.30 dollars. Refined remains steady as does petroleum and hides. Leather prices show firmness.

New York Muscovado

Wool prices steady in midweek market report

ST LOUIS July 24 wool markets hold steady with medium grades at 23 to 26 cents, light fine 19 to 21 cents, heavy fine 13 to 18 cents. clothing and camping varieties discussed as steady.

ST. Louis

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