Stock Mart Closed for Day
New York stock market was closed today by board decision to shut down Saturdays during the summer months.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1946
Page
7
New York stock market was closed today by board decision to shut down Saturdays during the summer months.
Grain traders in Fort Worth report cash grain demand and price quotes for wheat oats barley and corn. No. 1 hard wheat around 1.96 and No. 2 barley near 4. Barley oats and milo prices listed per 200 pounds with freight and storage considerations noted.
A San Antonio commission market report shows brisk trading in places yet overall prices drift lower. Readers note varied quotes across produce including artichokes, avocados, cantaloupes, and onions with many items priced per bushel or crate, reflecting broad market movement.
Cotton futures quotes from New York and New Orleans show price movements with near term contracts trading around the mid 28 to 29 cent range. Traders monitor daily highs and lows as markets adjust to weather, demand, and speculative activity across major export regions.
AP dispatch reports mixed cotton quotes from New Orleans with middling around 27 to 28 cents and strong delivery figures, while Galveston shows middling near 26 to 28 cents. overall activity cited includes sales, stock, and receipts across several markets. The note from Houston mentions price movement and trading details though specifics are unclear.
uBICAGO PRODUCE and CAG report partial activity with spot butter and eye markets today and receipts may be available.
A chaotic week in business and finance saw widespread strike disruptions and material shortages. Steel rails coal and ramaining plants faced lower volume while retail rose and electric power held steady. Reports cite coal and steel losses, sliding automobile and freight car activity, and mixed gains in retail and bonds.
Chicago June 1 AP An active grain trade saw old gale contracts move to their ceilings with gains up to 2% cents and new contracts also firm The Board of Trade permitted limited trading in ald contracts for liquidity but confusion delayed wider use until Monday Short sellers covered pushing sharp advances while newer pits closed higher August wheat 56% September 83¢ Corn and rye flat to firm amid unsettled activity
A new medical discovery claims a milk mixture can treat stomach ulcers caused by excess acid and related symptoms. Advertised as harmless and effective, the remedy is said to ease pains within minutes after consumption. Consumers are advised to obtain Lutein from a local druggist and mix two teaspoons in a half glass of milk, with a money refund if not satisfied.
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