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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1911
Page
11
Union Stock Yards Tuesday market report shows cows and calves commanding strong prices with cows up to 4 and calves 5. Hogs remained active with choice further fed at 5.85 to 6.10 and top 6.10. Receipts totaled about 270 head including 2 carloads of Jerseys and Mexican beef grades.
Fort Worth Texas market shows slow trading with 4500 head in pens and modest meat purchases. Prices move lower for most cattle with fed steers at 5.80 top, stockers 8.50, cows 3.50 to 3.75, calves 6.00, heavies 4.50. Hogs 600 head sell around 6.10 to 6.25 with porkers near 5.80.
Receipts around 19 000 cattle 356 000 hogs and 20 000 sheep with mixed steady to higher bids. Beves Texas and western steers listed with ranges from 2.40 to 5.80 while hogs show gains to 6.10 for mixed and heavy types and sheep steady to strong with lambs reaching 7.20 in Western markets.
Cattle receipts total about 8000 with 3000 Southern cattle. Native steers 5.20 to 6.35, Southern steers 4.00 to 5.60, Southern cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.50, native cows and heifers 3.00 to 6.00, stockers and feeders 4.25 to 5.50, bulls 3.80, calves 5.00 to 7.50, western cattle 4.75 to 6.10. Hogs receipts 11,000, prices 5.85 to 5.95 bulk. packers and butchers 5.80 to 5.95, lights 5.90 to 6.00. Sheep receipts 17,000, steady to 10 cents lower. muttons 3.50 to 4.25, lambs 7.00, red wethers and yearlings 3.65 to 6.00, red ewes 3.50 to 3.90.
Cattle receipts total 2800 including 100 Texans with steady prices. Native beef steers 5.50 to 6.25, cows and heifers 3.50 to 6.25, stockers 4.00 to 5.55, Texas and Indian steers 4.25 to 6.00, salves 5.00 to 7.30. Hogs receipts 12,000 steady with pigs and lights 5.95 to 6.10, packers 5.05, butchers and heavy 40. Lambs and sheep receipts 8000 steady with native muttons 3.75 to 4.25, lambs 5.00 to 6.00.
New York June 6 closing mercantile paper and Sterling exchange held steady with bankers bills at 4 84.10 to 4 85.85 forty five cents for silver in dollars and government bonds steady while railroad bonds moved irregularly. Money on call remained steady at 2 percent with the ruling rate at 2 2/3 percent and time loans firmer and dull offering varied terms from sixty days to six months.
Mrs. E. S. Campbell and her young son, residents of 1421 Avenue D, came back from Galveston yesterday after a two week stay visiting relatives and friends.
The notice urges consumers to buy blackberries now while prices stay low. It warns against affordable strawberries or peaches this season and tags PRUITTMMISSION O and The People With the Goods as sources.
Illustrated weather report notes fair conditions for San Antonio and East Texas tonight and Tuesday. Air pressure distribution is irregular with unsettled weather. the main storm area stretches from Mexico to Manitoba, bringing some rain to the East Gulf and South Atlantic states, with high temperatures in the southwest.
Fresh market activity shows brisk demand for green vegetables with cabbage and new potatoes in short supply. Shippers aim for higher prices as stocks tighten with cabbage around 1.60 to 2.00 dollars per hundred pounds and potatoes at about 1.60.
Tomatoes are easing a few cents this morning with a nickel lower quotation than Saturday. Supplies are almost heavy and quality is desirable though arriving a bit too ripe for long keeping. They are suitable for immediate use. In New York courts the alleged chicken trust is being tried and indictments are sought against several large produce concerns for alleged control of trade. Local brokers note it is odd to hold up any shipments at this season along the country line.
The San Antonio market shows eggs at 14 cents a dozen with slight firming expected this week as hens slow laying. Berry supplies are scarce and prices up. rice is highlighted as a growing regional staple with a Washington bulletin praising its global role and health benefits. Coffee remains firm with projections no drop in price, and old hens dominate current consignments amid uncertain berry outlooks. June activity noted with improved retail as of last year.
August and July are dull months for egg demand while the blackberry crop is reduced by heat. Eastern canners raise No 2 can prices by 10 cents a dozen as canning supplies dwindle and demand remains weak into spring.
Price to shipper tess commission. Price to retailer Butter Creamery per pound 2dc country butter 16c Eggs Country dozen 166 Cheesh Fancy cream 1843 c fanny brick 20c American Swiss 24c import ed Swiss 3lc Limburger 200 Poultry Broilers $5.298 Fryers 6.50 hens 6.25 Guineas dozen 3.60 ducks dozen 7.00 squabs dozen 1.60 geese Site 10.00 15.00 turkeys pound 16
Chicago markets show dairy steady with various butter and creamery prices and eggs near steady. Potatoes strong with new between 1.15 and 1.25 dollars per cwt. poultry and veal also steady with turkey and chicken prices listed.
Kansas City reports varied produce quotes with minor listings on butter and other items. Market notes show small changes with prices around 22 cents for certain items and 15 cents for others in the June 5 digest.
New York market notes June 5 show steady eyes and varied receipts totaling 17 656. Prices for fresh gathered extras range 18 to 20 cents, firsts at 16 cents, seconds around 14 to 10 cents, with assorted hennery and white or brown varieties from Pennsylvania and nearby sources.
St. Louis prices list for June 5 shows chickens 10 to 10.5 cents, springs 20 to 24 cents, turkeys 12 to 15 cents, ducks 9 to 11.5 cents, geese 15 cents. butter steady with creamery at 17 to 26 cents and eggs steady at 12 cents.
Emil Schuman, Guatemalan cattle and coffee planter, visits San Antonio to buy blooded cattle for a ranch. He reports peaceful conditions and economic growth in Guatemala with over 50,000 banana bunches shipped weekly. He notes two seasonal rains, May to October, and describes Guatemala’s climate and the impact of the Mexico revolution.
John Hays Hammond arrives in London as the United States special ambassador for King George VI’s coronation, traveling with his family. The official visit marks a notable diplomatic presence in Britain.
The Associated Press reports a quiet opening on the New York Stock Exchange with US Steel and Erie leading activity. Prices edged mixed with gains in Erie and Canadian Pacific while several rails and industrials eased. Trading slowed after a weekend buildup and bears pressed, but some recovery followed as Consolidation rose.
New York June 5 cotton spot market closed quiet with a 22 point rise. Trade reported 400 bales offering for sale, while bidding remained subdued.
The cotton market opened steady with a 3.6 point advance amid renewed buying but weakened by fears of rain in the eastern belt. New crop months rose to near midday highs on bull support, then eased with selling above 13,400 for October. Weather news from Central Texas and light showers in the East influenced prices as traders awaited rain prospects. Nervousness over government forecasts prompted heavy covering and a general uptick despite earlier gains.
The Associated Press reports New York cotton futures opening mixed on June 5 with July at 16.75 cents and August 15.25, September 13.78, extending through March and May bids. The session closes steady, showing narrow shifts across contract months as prices range in the mid to high teens.
New Orleans cotton futures opened inching higher as the weather map showed little rain and reports warned drought spreading. Early gains ranged 8 to 15 points with a 22 point high, closing up 13 to 22 points after a steady session amid limited demand and short covering.
New Orleans prices show June at 16.43 bid and July at 15.70 asked. August quotes 14.7897, September 13.69 71, October 13.28 380, December 13.21, January 13.26 asked, March 13.41.
A terse market note shows steady conditions in New Orleans and Galveston with limited activity across the Gulf, while Houston and surrounding areas display subdued demand and muted price movement.
Spot cotton unchanged in New Orleans with zero sales. The report lists the full range of fiber classifications from good ordinary to strict middling with prices between 11-4 and 16 1-16 cents. Receipts reach 386 bales and stock stands at 30500.
In Houston on June 5, cotton spots remain steady at middling 155 to 16, indicating no price movement for the day. The report notes unchanged levels across middling categories and stable market tone.
Memphis notes cotton prices steady as New Material arrives for the electric light plant. Structural steel for the plant has reached the city and installation begins within ten days. Ten new street cars ordered this spring are due late July or early August. Southern Pacific agents Douglass and Nowlin meet with local claim agent Means. Hunt of Houston stays at the Gunter.
Dry hot Sunday weather with only a sprinkling rain in parts of Oklahoma. traders warn of continued drought pressure. English traders foresee a plentiful season while American markets may rise on bad crop news. New Orleans opens strong, aided by New York on the prior Saturday. Holiday timing holds back activity as Liverpool faces layoffs related to the item tide holiday. Government report fails to placate the market.
A damaged OCR fragment shows oil price figures and terms for June, listing a price around 24.00 and quantities like 34 units with a 4% rate. The text is incomplete and partially readable, offering little context beyond pricing data.
San Antonio reports the last 24 hours ending 8 am and 75th meridian time show fair belt weather with above normal temperatures in the western belt. Tempe care rainfall and general conditions are noted, with minimum temperatures over the prior twelve hours.
A specialist keeps a nested set of boxes in the waiting room. Each opened box reveals a smaller one until a final tiny box holds a slip reading Cur iosity. The doctor says the joke amuses visitors and laughter follows as new arrivals discover the final word after a trip to India.
Chicago reports unseasonably hot and dry winter wheat belt conditions lifting prices. A warm week forecast and a semi official crop outlook in Russia buoy futures while cash demand remains strong. July wheat up to 93 4, corn and oats rise on receipts. Missouri crop losses weigh on futures. Provisions edge higher with live hogs, pork at 14.36, lard 8.22.
Chicago June 1 receipts and shipments today were all followa. The report lists movement of grain through the Chicago market with measurements of arrivals and dispatches across commodities for the day.
Wheat arrivals today totaled 56 cars across Chicago Minneapolis and Duluth up from 48 cars last week and 31 cars on the same day last year. Eight of the cars were contract grade.
Chicago market note dated June 5 shows cash wheat prices for No 2 red around 96 to 96.5 cents, No 2 hard winter near 1.00 to 1.02 dollars, with No 2 spring futures at about 96 cents. The report also lists various measures and grade names such as No 2 oats and standard mixed, reflecting trading ranges and quality descriptors.
Cash wheat was quiet with No 2 track red at 90 92 1 2 cents and No 3 hard 92 99. corn rose with No 2 track 55 55 1 2 cents and No 2 white around abs. oats higher at No 2 track 37 37 1 2 cents. Wheat close higher July 88 84 and Sept 89 1 2. corn July 53 1 2 and Sept 65 1 2.
Charles H. Platter and Mrs. Platter are guests at the Menger in Dallas. J C McBride of Dallas is registered at the Gunter. F M Todd and wife of Mege City guests at the Maverick. J C Chandler of Nixon's Duste ness men at the Bexar. LeKny Lightfoot of Dallas at the Crockett. H H Moseley of Houston at the Maverick. W W Taxis of Dallas registered at the Menger. H P Willis of Fort Worth guest at the Menger. F S Brian of Uvaide staying at the Gunter. QG Meyer of Dallas registered at the Menger. F Pierce of Stockdale guest at the Maverick. H D Hoffmaster of Dallas at the Crockett. L J Goble registered at the Bexar. J M Daniel of Laredo stopping at the Maverick. Leary EB Ballard of El Paso registered at the Gunter. Wm A Hickson of Dallas arrived yesterday. E H Lake and family of Brownwood registered at the Menger. Geo M Thompson DP Newton and F C Blaine of Del Rio guests at the Gunter. Sheriff John W Tobin and Carios Bee left to attend anti prohibition meeting in Fort Worth. Bee on program for six speeches today.
Work began on the proposed hotel project in Texas City last week with a budget of 60 000 dollars. Officials hope the facility will boost tourism and commerce in the coastal town.
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