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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1916

Page

15

Lemons Rise 25 Cents Per Box On Market Surge

Fruit jobbers lifted lemon prices by 25 cents as demand grows with hotter weather. Lemonade sales surge while coast supply tightens. Oranges in strong demand at wholesalers near 8.75 per box. Maryland leads cornucopia of fruit production, total U S fruit output about 250 million dollars annually. Market for staples remains steady with likely future price gains for sugar coffee rice and teas.

Arkansas San Antonio Educational Department of the National City Bank Maryland Tennessee Louisiana

Cotton prices show uneven trend with higher tendency

In New York traders report uneven Cotton futures movement as a general tilt toward higher prices persists. Liverpool linked houses secure some supplies while selling checks rise across markets.

New York

Spot cotton prices fluctuate amid nervous market

The New York cotton market shows persistent nervousness as Liverpool declines limit and July slips to 12.54 near midday. October and December hold around 12.70 and 12.85 amid local selling and renewed liquidation possibly spurred by naval battle reports. Private New Orleans reports say spot holders resist declines as hedge selling wanes.

New York Liverpool Wall Street Thern Ocber New Orleans

San Antonio Cotton Prices and Futures Report

San Antonio buyers paid various stated prices for cotton delivered at the flo at compresses Friday. New York futures were steady with July at 12.63 and October at 12.72 while December 12.86 and January 12.91. March prices closed 1 point lower. Liverpool is due to open Saturday from 1 percent lower.

San Antonio New York Liverpool

New Orleans Cotton Market Opens Higher Then Drops

New Orleans June 2 Good gains early in the cotton market faded as selling based on favorable belt weather reduced activity. Prices moved up briefly but settled lower as the session progressed, with a late drop from intraday highs following reports of a British naval defeat affecting sentiment.

New Orleans

For Sale or Trade Kentucky State Cottage and Texas property

For Sale or Trade H Kent state, ELL located 5 room cottage in Antonio, with all modern conveniences, exchange for Houston property. W H Tayloe, Carter Building, Houston CO acres and two town lots in Denton near Carrizo Springs, price 475, no encumbrances, good for alarming, trade for light five Fr mger car, no junk, Call Crockett.

Antonio Houston W. H. Tayloe Carter Hous Dentono Carrizo Springs

Mountain ranch for sale in Ndera County prompts cash offer

Farms and ranches listing offers $3000 cash for 60 acres in a mountain area 20 miles from a road. Includes a Room and French Building. Substantial land value noted with limited access details.

Ndera County Mountain Room & French

Cotton futures open steady in New Orleans

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady with July at 12.47, October 12.54, December 12.65, January 12.74, and March 12.86. Closing values showed declines of 2 to 8 points from the session, with mixed highs and lows not fully listed.

New Orleans

Liverpool Cotton Spot Prices and Trade Activity

Spot cotton prices in Liverpool on June 2 show good middling 8.594d, middling 8.43d, low middling 8.23d. Trade volume includes 8000 bales sold with 800 bales for export and speculation. Receipts reach 1000 bales.

Futures steady in Liverpool calendar

Futures steady in London Liverpool markets with daily quotes for June to May contracts. Notable March to April spreads hover around 7.6 to 8.1 pence per bushel, showing light contango and regulars trends through several rolling windows.

Cotton seed oil prices steady on New York market

Market report shows cotton seed oil closing steady in New York with spot bids at 10 860 and futures ranges from June 10 79 to January 9 10.10. Trading activity totals 17 400 contracts as of the day.

New York

Turpentine and Resin Market Quotes From Savannah Trade

Turpentine firm shows 38 percent sales with 735 ship ments and stock 11 7. Resin firm posts 40 percent with 667 shipments and stock 84 737. Quotations list several grades and prices including A F G D E M N and W W G with varied values noted.

Savannah

Liverpool Cotton Stats Report May June Update

Liverpool on June 2 reports weekly cotton statistics with evanced totals to mills at 78 000 including American 66 00 stock 077 000 and American 631 000. Imports total 54 000 including American 41 000 and Exports 2728.

Liverpool

Weather observations for Friday June 2 1916

Observations taken at 7 a m Friday June 2 1916 note wind velocities under ten miles per hour and precipitation less than .01 inch are not pabilated Repeng JI2N ROELIL meteorologist.

Repeng. JI Roelil

Collapse in Grain Market Follows Sea Battle Report

In Chicago on June 2 the grain markets fell after weak Liverpool quotations. Wheat opened lower and closed down on news of a North Sea sea battle that destroyed eight British warships. Corn eased slightly while oats held steady and provisions showed little demand.

Chicago Til Liverpool North Sea

Grain and Hay Prices Paid by Carlot Buyers in San Antonio

Friday market report lists grain and hay prices in San Antonio. Corn across grades ranges from 82 cents to 82 and mixed at 81 4 cents. oats 40 to 50 cents with red, white and sulfurized varieties noted. hay prices show Milo maize No 3 bulk 1.11, Kaffir corn bulk 1.11, cane hay 11 per ton, prairie hay 10.50, Johnson grass 17 per ton, alfalfa and other greens referenced.

San Antonio Texas

Cotton Situation at a Glance San Antonio Prices

San Antonio market brief reports on cotton price movements and nearby trends. Analysts note fluctuations in quotes for spot and futures as growers assess demand. Local traders summarize current supply, demand indicators, and pricing directions in a concise update.

Oklahoma City cattle sale reports steady market gains

Oklahoma City on June 2 reports cattle steady to ten cents higher and hogs five to ten cents lower as buyers and sellers assess the day. Top lots include Detwyler Geary steer at 1076 pounds for 9.50 and Thompson Anadarko cattle noting strong demand. Kansas City quarantine cattle also show steady tone with Rosser Aledo reporting 8.76 for chosen loads. Sheep brisk, up to six cents higher, totals around 1000 head.

Oklahoma City Okla Price Rosser Aledo

Metal market update New York June 2 prices listed

Lead 7.35 asked. Spelter nominal. East St. Louis delivery 13 asked. Copper trim electrolytic nearby nominal September and later 28.00 29.60. Iron steady and unchanged. Tin easy spot 45.00 50.00.

New York East St. Louis

Wheat and corn price quotations from Kansas City

Quotations dated June 2 report No. 2 hard wheat at 99 cents to 105 with No. 2 red at 91 cents to 104, No. 2 mixed corn at 66 to 67 cents, No. 2 white corn at 68 cents, and No. 2 white oats at 42 to 42 1/2 cents, with No. 2 mottled at 38 to 39 cents.

Kansas City

London Metals Prices Report

London market prices list various metals with units in pounds sterling. Lead futures copper electrolytic and spot values are shown, along with shifts and bid levels for the day.

London

Cotton Region Bulletin for Houston District Weather

The 24 hour period ending at 7:45 a m shows generally fair conditions across the belt. Temperatures run above normal with no heavy rainfall reported. Allen Buell, Meteorologist, Weather Bureau, notes the overall pleasant weather in the region.

San Antonio Tex Houston District A. m Allen Buell Weather Bureau

Grain futures mixed with steady close in Kansas City

Kansas City grain markets ended steady with Wheat May 96 ½ to 97 cents and July 98 ½ cents. Corn May 65 ½ to 66 cents and July around 64 ½ cents. St Louis quotations showed Wheat weak at No 2 red 1.07 and No 2 hard 1.07, Corn firmer at No 2 70 cents and No 2 white around 1.97. Oats higher for No 2 39 ½ cents with No 2 white nominal.

Kansas City ST. Louis

Market Quotes From Chicago Commodities Board

Chicago quotations show No 2 red and No 2 hard corn prices at 1.05 percent. No 2 yellow corn and oats listed with standard prices. Barley quotes at 76 cents to 94 cents per bushel.

Chicago

San Antonio Provisions Quoted by Chicago Market Prices

Provision market notes from Chicago on June 2 list San Antonio items. Dry salt extras quoted at 14 1/2 cents, bacon extras at 14 1/2 cents, dry salt bellies at 14 1/2 cents per pound average, fancy breakfast bacon at 26 cents, fancy hams at 21 cents, bacon bellies 14 to 16 pound average at 28 1/2 cents, pure 14 1/2 cents, compound 12 1/2 cents.

Sugar Prices Steady With Refined Grade At 7.65

Refined sugar remains steady at 7.65 per unit while raw sugar in New York shows centrifugal at 6.83 and molasses sugar at 5.56. Market notes indicate raw sugar prices easing and refined staying firm.

New York

Cotton goods firm with some print cloth easing

New York June 2 report shows cotton goods generally firm with print cloth lines easing. Yarns remain firm and quiet while raw silk trends easier. Men’s wear is being bought for the spring of 1917 in certain quarters.

New York

Rice Market Follows Steady Tone Into June in New Orleans

In New Orleans on June 2 receipts and sales show momentum in rice trading. Prices held firm with rough and millers offerings around 319 and 319 while clean shipments reached 1298 and sales totaled 211 pockets of Honduras.

New Orleans Honduras

Kansas City Market Prices Report June Market Totals

Kansas City spoilage and dairy prices show Butter at 29c for firsts 27c for seconds 26c and 22 1 2 c for sales. Also notes on poultry and eggs with varied quotes.

Kansas City

Irregular Live Stock Prices At Union Stock Yards

June 2 market reports show cattle hogs and sheep mostly steady with some weak spots. Prices noted: steers up to 7.26, cows 6.00 to 6.50, calves 7.00 to 7.50, hogs 8 to 9 spread, no sheep or goats at inspection. Weather notes say rain needed. ranges shed cattle to drier areas and pastures in Oklahoma and North Texas are crowded and pricey.

Union Stock Yards Antonio Oklahoma North Texas

Cattle Hogs And Lamb Prices In Fort Worth Market

Fort Worth Texas June 2 cattle receipts 2500 market 10e lower with Reeves at 6.50 to 8.50 stockers 5.50 to 7.00 cows 4.25 to 6.76 heifers 5.50 to 8.00 calves 4.50 to 9.60 hogs receipts 3900 market steady to lower range 9.26 to 9.49 heavy 9.40 to 9.50 medium 9.30 to 9.40 mixed 9.20 to 9.30 light 9.25 to 9.45 common 5.25 to 8.25 pigs 4.50 to 7.00 receipts 600 market steady lambs 9.00 to 106.00 yearlings 8.00 to 8.59 wethers 7.00 to 7.50 ewes 6.56 to 7.00 culls 4.00 to 5.00 goats 4.00 to 5.00

Fort Worth Tex

Market Receipts and Prices for Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Kansas City reports receipts for hogs at 5000 with bulk 9.25 to 9.59 and heavy 9.45 to 9.60, pigs 8.75 to 9.00. Cattle receipts 200 with prime fed steers 10.40 to 10.80, dressed beef 8.00 to 10.25, cows 5.50 to 8.75, heifers 7.50 to 9.75, stockers 6.76 to 8.60. Sheep receipts 2000 with lambs 9.50 to 11.75, yearlings 6.00 to 8.00, wethers 7.25 to 8.25, ewes 3.75 to 7.75.

Kansas City

Marine Battle Signals Slump In Stock Market

New highs appeared for Norfolk & Western Chandler Motors and state street in early trading. Marine preferred led activity with a block of 1600 shares and gains in other issues. By session end stocks fell sharply with mixed results and Heavy copper losses amid profit taking.

New York Norfok & Western Chandler Motors i State Stee Mercantile Marines Allis Chalmers Marine Preferred

Automobile firms brace for mega merger in New York

In New York on June 2 rumors swirled of a massive consolidation among auto makers worth over 200 million dollars. Named in the contemplated tie up were Willys Overland, Chalmers, Hudson, United Motors and allied parts firms like Fisk Rubber and Auto Light. John N. Willys and William C. Durant are cited as leading proponents in the potential merger with General Motors under Durant’s direction.

New York Stock Exchange Willye-Overland Company Chalmers Motor Company Hudson Motor Company United Motors Company Fisk Rubber Company Auto Light Company John N. Willys Willys-Overland Company William C. Durant Chevrolet Motor Company General Motor Company

Money market quotes in San Antonio and New York

Trading in Mexican money in San Antonio Friday showed quotes for national bank notes and Carranza money. In New York Mercantile Paper at 3 percent with sterling exchange at sixty days 4.72, demand 4.754, cables 4.769-16. Guilders demand 41 7-16, cables 41 9-16. Bar silver 64 1/2 cents, Mexican dollars 49 cents. Government bonds were weak and railroad bonds irregular.

San Antonio New York Mercantile Paper Sterling Exchange

Time loans show strength with varied terms and rates

In New York on June 2 time loans remained firm with 60 day terms at 3 percent, 90 day at 3 3/4 percent, and six month at 3 1/4 percent. Card money stayed steady with high at 4 percent and low at 2 percent, final ruling rate at 3 percent.

New York

Market Recap Chicago Livestock Receipts Slow

Chicago reports June 2 cattle and hog receipts with hogs steady to weak and cattle generally weak. Hog prices range from 9.25 to 9.80 with parity around 9.70. cattle and calves show mixed ranges from 4.50 to 11.25. sheep and lambs hold steady with wethers around 7.00 to 8.25 and lambs near 11.85.

Funny Question at Naval Hearing Stirs Admirals

A House naval affairs committee member asked an admiral testifying if a torpedo destroyer is a boat that destroys torpedoes. The admiral did not smile as the moment passed. The item notes broad market rates and oddball humor amid the page.

House Naval Affairs Committee Pittsburg Dispatch

San Antonio Friday Country Produce Prices

Shippers market reports buyers paid per pound for country produce in San Antonio on Friday. Butter ranges 25 to 26 cents per pound, packing stock 17 to 18, poultry steady with hens 5 to 6 dollars per dozen, large fryers 6 to 6.50, broilers 3.50 to 4.40, turkeys 19 cents per pound, ducks 4.50 to 5.50 per dozen, geese 6 to 7 dollars.

San Antonio Texas Texas Creamery

Chicago market report notes mixed dairy and produce prices

Chicago June 2 quotations show creamery butter at 26 29c, eggs steady with receipts 31 471 cases and firsts 204 21 2c, ordinary firsts 18 20c. Potatoes higher with 22 car receipts from Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and Dakota white 9c to 1$5 90c. Texas Louisiana Alabama sacked.

Chicago Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Dakota

Steves Sash & Door Team to Meet at Night

Steves Sash and Door Company baseball team of the City Baseball League will hold a meeting at Alexander's billiard parlors Friday night at 8 o'clock. Manager Wagner asks all hands to shine. Poultry prices reported steady with fowls at nineteen cents.

Battling Nelson Recovery Reported in Detroit

Former lightweight champion Battling Nelson is recovering after an appendicitis operation at a Detroit hospital yesterday. The news came as he resumes convalescence and follows his latest medical procedure.

Battling Nelson Detroit Mich

Cordova Draws Waugh in July Bout in Missouri

Albuquerque fighter Benny Cordova will meet Fort Worth's Bobby Waugh at St. Joseph Missouri on July 16 in a lightweight boxing ahead of upcoming title prospects. The match linking Cordova and Waugh was announced June 12.

Cordova Waugh Albuquerque Benny Cordova Bobby Waugh Fort Worth St. Joseph

Louis Live Stock Market Receipts Steady at St Louis

St Louis market reports June 2 with receipts 6500 hogs 450 cattle 4000 sheep. Hogs mostly 7.50 to 9.70 with several heavy and bulk lots. cattle include native beef steers 7.59 to 10.50 and cows 5.50 to 8.50. sheep and lambs steady with wethers 7.00 to 8.60 and lambs 8.50 to 12.25 for spring lambs.

ST. Louis Texas Oklahoma

Six new cattle inspectors named to extend tick work

The Texas state livestock sanitary board appointed six additional inspectors to expand tick eradication in the cattle country. Inspectors will operate in Sonora Albany Wichita Falls Fort Worth Electra and Sweetwater funded by recent bond issues.

Fort Worth Tex State Livestock Sanitary Board Texas Sonora Albany Wichita Falls Electra Sweetwater

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