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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1941
Page
8
New York trade shows erratic action as stock prices drift with gains and losses across sectors. Bank, industrial, and utilities shares move in scattered patterns amid light volume and cautious sentiment.
A garbled list shows numerous produce items with varied prices per unit or weight. Items include apples, bananas, cabbages, celery, cucumbers, grapes, greens, lettuce, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and more. Prices range from fractions of a cent to several dollars, with several typos and inconsistent spellings scattered throughout.
The Chicago market shows mixed results with hogs steady to 10 lower under 270 pounds and heavier weights down 15 to 40 cents. Cattle and calves were active with steers and yearlings up to 25 to 40 cents higher, fat cows and bulls mostly 35 to 50 cents higher. Spring lambs quoted around 13.00 to 18.20, with fat sheep firm and top prices for choice lots noted. Total sales around 4,590 head amid stronger demand for fed cattle and lighter weights.
Readable prices for calves cows and killing calves show varied bids. The report notes average top figures, with calves at 317.00 dollars per unit and cows around 7.75 dollars, while bulls bring about 7.35 dollars. Overall totals indicate market activity and steady demand.
Cotton prices show minor steadiness in New Orleans and Galveston reports. Spot activity in New Orleans on June 7 indicates ready sale and modest price variation. Houston notes steady rates with limited gains. Gulf region bids and spot tonnages appear constrained by market conditions.
The document lists price ranges and market notes for cottonseed oil and meal. It references June timing, varietal quality terms, and fluctuating values, noting production, processing, and distribution factors along with industry terms and identifiers used in trading and storage.
Livestock prices moved with a two way trend as cattle sales were strong on some grades, with calves and yearlings showing gains while mature steers and most cows softened. Hog and sheep markets fluctuated. top hogs traded near 9 dollars with light volume, cattle and calves saw broad demand and mixed pricing across classes reflected in notable gains for certain feedlot cattle and yearlings.
WEW YORK June 7 following trading activity on the curb market details show varied stock transactions across many issues. The abbreviated report lists prices, highs and lows, reflecting a broad mix of equities with notable activity in rail and industrial names and a total around 41,900 shares traded.
Grain market notes from Chicago Kansas City and Fort Worth report bid and offer ranges for wheat corn and oats. Prices show near steady to higher quotes with receipts cited and regional quotes from traders and exchanges.
A noisy OCR style digest shows commodity and currency quotes across metals, exchange rates, and international totals. It mentions copper tin aluminum platinum and several national currencies with buying and selling figures in cents and dollars and a note on Canadian dollar exchange.
Wool fur futures weakened as demand eased in late week trading. Prices fell across futures contracts with October and December slipping from prior levels. Notable activity centered on New York spot markets and factory lots, while buyers remained cautious amid uncertain trade volumes.
A chaotic obituary item lists numerous individuals with scattered details. It includes Mrs Catherine Ausan Rents, Mrs Clara Jane Moore, and others, noting native origins, residences in San Antonio, surviving relatives, wakes, and cremation or burial arrangements across various chapels and cemeteries. The fragmentary text references services and interments at Mission crematory, San Antonio burial parks, and local funeral homes, with multiple survivors named in each entry.
June 7 market note shows poultry and produce prices unchanged in Manhattan New York and Chicago. Dressed poultry and broilers hold steady while butter and cheese receipts rise slightly though overall values remain flat.
Chicago dispatch notes shipments and arrivals with mentions of California demand and multiple firms. It lists various stock items, quantities, and supplier references, highlighting industrial activity and market movements. The fragmented text references a society, firms, and a range of numbers, but lacks coherent narrative details.
Markets report mixed grain and flour movements in Minneapolis on June 1. Prices show multiple items including sacks and shipments with modest variation. Suppliers, merchants, and distributors register selective consignments and stock notes amid a volatile commodities environment.
A New Orleans report notes Charles Elbers, a middle aged former Viennese banker of wealth, among graduates. His diploma marks a milestone toward naturalization as he says he is now fully qualified to "live with Americans" in the city once home to Withers, a refugee.
Dow Jones averages report a missing sawmill worker Jim Mosier of Orange found dead in Sabine area cabin after 10 days missing. Authorities say no immediate sign of foul play though evidence is preliminary. The report includes stock averages and a large classified item selection for home, office, and yard.
Sun edition contains muttled ad text and listings for Twilight Blenders at Steves Hall. Advertisements mention Tuina Tenvélier and local venues as the circulation notes an upcoming telecast and sub shop events with basic times.
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