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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1918
Page
10
Auction bids sought for state charitable and educational supplies
Notice invites sealed proposals by the Austin Office of Sta to furnish a twelve month supply of varied items including groceries, hardware, clothing, medical and school supplies, and fuels for state charitable and educational institutions with bids due April 12, 1918, at 7 pm. Samples required. bonds may be involved. delivery possible in September to November. right to reject bids reserved. Also notice of sale of unclaimed perishable freight at San Antonio freight depot to highest bidder on March 10 at 1 pm for perishable goods shipped by the Almaden Company to the Pacific Coast Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STA . Aaenaec Age
Austin
Tex
O'Eluek
Ais Roment
George
Eliy Clerk
San Antomia
Healty
Dalton
Ng -Mgent
San Antonio
Ste
Nterm- Northern Railway Cymsel
Bexar
Vexas
Atduce Company
Praitt Coat Company
Prucisco
Tathy, Co. Ll
Newell
Travis
HA. G. Phormad
Bungutown
Savakko Crockett
Ring Baity
Baity
Ppis
Beareyeh
SISCO
Loan & Trus CO
Jordes Orde Linhts
Tsiephonus
Pittsburg
Newtycheck
Phony Crockett
Pavient
Balance Whitaker
Crockett
Tobin
Tho Kaine
Navarro Crockett
Dr. Berry
Aly Ganer
W. LE Whitaker
Thorn Cr
Gee Ford
Wards & Sardona
Steves
Lady OF the Lake
Timita
Ely
Joe S . W. B Whitaker
Commerce Street
Cotton contracts rise as demand stays strong at higher prices
In today’s market, active demand for cotton contracts persisted with higher prices after a volatile session. New York and New Orleans quotations showed gains for March and nearby months, with spot prices in San Antonio around 275 points higher than last reported levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterra Esa Sales
San Antonio
Diouston
Gaiverlom
New Orleans
New York
Suny
New, York
New City
New York Cotton Market Faces Mixed Early Trading
The New York cotton market opened steadier with a modest 2 to 13 point advance amid nervous sentiment and expectations of weak domestic consumption. Trading saw intraday declines then partial recovery as Liverpool and New Orleans buying steadied prices, with May and October futures around 22.80 to 23.20, and a steady late morning tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Miuvele
Peprnary
Medir
Trump
Iverpoel
Orleans
Dontestic Gill
Farm land trade offers and village properties for sale
Classified listing outlines farms and ranches for sale or trade in Texas areas including Belton Crockett San Antonio Medina County and BeXar with parcels offering water wells, cultivated land, and small houses. Several entries note possible trade for California property or other real estate and list contacting agent W. Whitaker with phone details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Scott
Tog
Hig
Belton
Tome
San Antonio Crockett
Furnas and Ranches
Bexar
ACIES
Whitaker
Jane Crockett
Bestairs
Ted
Cae- Mlein
W. i Whitaker
Medina County
Yancos
Pexass
Mary Prige
Wiitaker
W. B Whitaker
East Commerce
New York and New Orleans Cotton Markets Mixed With Gains
Cotton futures opened steady in New York with March at 52.00, May and July futures showing modest gains. In New Orleans, the market rose midday with buying stimulated by favorable reports, closing with gains of 2 to 3 points and late-session strength around 30 points higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rej Pices
Mareh
York
Marco
Dabs Hee
New Orleans
AEW
Orleans
Matel Ve -Cotton
Azures
Hitch
Cotton Wires Report on Floor of Cotton Exchanges
Messages from merchanters relay on floor activity at the cotton exchanges. They note futures and conditions, with references to March delivery, discounts, and anticipated effects on demand, quoting firms like NEWBURYGEID and SHELARD GLUCK. Officials and brokers are tracking daily cables and market signals amid shifting lending and discount levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodty
Liverpool cotton market report and mixed prices
Fragmented OCR listing shows cotton prices in Liverpool with references to middling and ordinary grades, quoted around 24.40 to 25.0, plus mentions of American arrivals and shipper details. Mentions uncertain spellings and garbled names, indicating a partially legible market notice.
Control of American Cotton Looms Unemployment Rise Cited
London reports outline of cotton control measures targeting American cotton to curb consumption. The text notes proposed limits on output and trade, aiming to stabilize prices and reduce factory layoffs. It cites about 99,000 workers unemployed and warns of rising unemployment to approximately 980,000 as curtailment progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marin Cette
Ubelie Cotal
Ayshén
Eurtaumerne
Cotton Statistics Reach Broad Market Report
New York March It reports futures in cotton with May at 8.49 and July at 8.03 amid broad market activity. The brief notes varied entries including names and locations such as New Orley Healytes and Hoxton, with totals and prices referenced in the market summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kew York
Aney
Livestock and fruit prices rise on light receipts at markets
Wholesale prices move higher for live cattle and hogs as light receipts boost demand. California yellow onions drop to 2.00 per hundredweight while California navel oranges rise to 7 per box. Florida grapefruit up to 5. Market reports from Union Stock Yards and major city markets note firmer undertone with varied gains across regions and shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Florida
Marly
Sta Allon
Roasae
Che
Chicago
Ags
St. Louis
Kaneda
CU Kanstsa
Shippers Market Prices and Market Quotes Across Regions
Quotations show varied shipping and dairy prices with country and state notes. Tex creamery reports 46 to 510 per yard with steady poultry and odd counters. other lines include poultry quotes, rooster prices, and farm product figures across Minnesota, Michigan, and Kansas regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobbers
Tex
Texas Creamery
Voultry
Shall Springs
Oysters and Halibut Prices In San Antonio Trade
Wholesale and retail halibut and oyster pricing listed for San Antonio trade. Prices shown include select and extra select categories with per hundred and per pound rates. The document notes varying quality grades and a focus on wholesale figures for distribution channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Provision Markets and Broken OCR Food Terms
Fragmented OCR excerpt shows disjointed food market items and prices. Mentions bacon, lard, 14 pound quantities, breakfast items, and unclear references to dates and places. No coherent events, figures, or individuals clearly identified for strong entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Taney Breakfast
New York Sugar and Cottonseed Prices on March Markets
Market notes show steady ranges for sugar and related commodities in New York trading. Quotations list fluctuating figures for refined sugar, molasses, and cottonseed with varied prices and minor adjustments across the session.
New York Dry Goods Market Surges as Cotton Prices Rally
Cotton goods markets in New York show strong gains with rapid price advances across brown sheeting prints and yarn cloths. Demand from southern and eastern mills fuels orders for large quantities of bandege and bleached fabrics while several buyers pull back on pricing as markets settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Initia
Supreme Court upholds US claim to American property in Mexico
Supreme Court sustains claims by American citizens to money seized by Mexican Constitutionalist authorities in 1913 and sold to the Central Leather Company in El Paso. Court rejects arguments of confiscation of non combatant property during war and upholds US authority to determine Mexican force status. Ruling seen as important amid many similar cases pending. Australia reports vast supply of the resource found there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
EA Paso
Central Leather Company
Tower Court
Herge
Soldiers Camp Dodge court martial sentences eight accused
Eight National Army men from St Paul Minnesota all professed socialists were sentenced by a general court martial at Camp Dodge to long terms in Leavenworth. A. B. Broms received 20 years and the other seven were sentenced to 25 years confinement at hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dodge
Town
Marek Tr
National Army
St. Paul
Minn
Leavenworth
Broms
Device to cut dew at Ban Auc omo Texas
Observations taken at 7 a.m. March 11 near Ban Auc omo, Texas. A device to be attached to a count hath been invented to permit men to cut their dewa leat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Aucomo
Tex
Dull market steadies as stocks gain in midday session
New York March 11 dull opening gives way to mild gains across the market. Anaconda and inspiration advance, Mexican Petroleum and Southern Railway preferred rise, Lehigh Valley and Chesapeake & Ohio inch higher, Liberty bonds hold steady while rails and steels push to higher levels in midafternoon trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coppers Fure
Anaconda
Mexican Petroleum and Southern Railway
Taulon
Jean
Reading
Lehigh Valley
Chesapeake & Ohio
United States
Vtewh
Liberty
New Haven
Liberty Dye
Money markets update from New York trading floor
The report outlines exchange rates and money market activity in New York with references to silver, pesos, bank notes, and government bonds. It notes bid and offer levels for sterling and Mexican currencies, with mentions of 60 day and 4 day terms and various bids and debits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wexican
Ban Ano
Moxicant
Het National Bank
Iron and Steel Traffic and Supply Issues
The piece notes disruptions in iron and steel trade after a period of car shortages. It reports reduced coke supply and high furnace demand, with Western producers facing supply constraints. Washington considers diverting southern blast furnace output to steel making, while foundry iron remains oversold and coke availability tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Pete
Sbment
Ted Mike
Wiveriit Ntowentraets
Washington
Iran
Hety
Hutthease Furnace
Joep
Prediction of Higher Cotton Costs Across Alluvial Districts
A New Orleans cotton house reviews the alluvial belt from Memphis to New Orleans via Mrs. Morrison. The outlook doubts a quick acreage rise despite talk of higher prices, noting rising production costs for the 1918 crop and potential labor and market impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fa Jetter
New Orleans
Morrison
Most
Memphis
VM. Mourier
Lahor Arta
Industria
Lotton Ianda
Kevouc
Schatt
Liberal Receipts Ease Corn Market In Chicago
Liberal receipts and good weather eased the corn market in Chicago though export sales and domestic shipping hopes provided offset. May corn slipped from early 4.27 as futures closed steady near the week’s end, with March and May around 1.28 and 1.27 respectively, while oats held firm and provision markets were weaker on heavy lard and meat expectations.
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Chicago
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