San Antonio Adopts New Bus District Regulation Plan
The city commission on March 10 1917 passed an ordinance redefining a business district for motor buses and prohibiting new jitney licenses within it. It sets routes and requires surrender of licenses for corrected ones and allows temporary bus permits if streetcar service fails.
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For Sale Six Room House in Crockett on Ave B
For sale at 1605 Ave B Crockett itemizes a six room dwelling with bath and hall. Contact Crockett 3696 for details and arranging viewing.
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Wanted Property in San Antonio for Cash Sale
Advertised listings seek multiple parcels and a bungalow near Denver Heights or East End. Buyer offers free of encumbrance, cash prices not to exceed overall offer constraints, with a preferred large site 650 by 150 feet and additional desirable business property and well equipped home in proximity to Vine Street, Gracie Cornett Ramsey noted.
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850 Acres in Frio County with 400 Owing
Property listing for 850 acres in Frio County shows 400 owed with payment due in 191%. Mentions preferred apartment house on side and address A259 Light.
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Wholesale butter and fruit prices rise as receipts thin
In local markets butter moved up with Texas creamery at 32 and 36 cents a pound and country at 28 and 30 cents. Cuban tomatoes rose to 4.50 per crate. strawberries to 3.50 per crate. Cabbage quoted 5 to 6 per hundredweight. Eegs and poultry unchanged. No changes in groceries tea seeds grains mill products and eggs.
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Provision Markets Report From Local Packing House Prices
Local quotations to dealers list bacon extras 21 3 4 cents, 14 16 pound belly hog products. Prices show 33 cents for fancy bacon and 25 cents for fancy hams, with lard and compound lard at 2 to 15 percent ranges. American cheese at 19 cents per pound.
Shippers Market San Antonio Produce Report
Texas market notes show butter and creamery prices firm with butter at higher levels and creamery at 32 to 35 cents per pound. Poultry rates hold steady for hens and fryers with turkeys at 23 to 24 cents per pound and other fowl prices listed.
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Cotton market prices from major ports and cities
The daily cot ton market report lists middling prices for delivery at the market. Entries include San Antonio Calveston New York New Orleans and Liverpool with figures indicating sales volumes and price per unit across diverse markets.
Cotton Market Rises After Strike Call Off and Weather
The cotton market showed a moderate early gain as the railroad strike was called off and weather remained adverse. Prices climbed steadily through the day with New York up 64 to 80 points from Saturday, New Orleans 68 to 1 dollar higher, and San Antonio spots at 17.85.
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New York Cotton Opens Steady After Firm Cables
The New York cotton market opened steady with gains of 9 to 15 points as firm cables and over Sunday buying supported May at 18.00 and October at 17.24. Throughout the morning gains narrowed and prices eased 6 to 8 points before midday, then strengthened again on Liverpool buying and old crop trade demand. By afternoon May rose to 18.16 and October to 17.60, with overall strength led by new crop demand. market closed very steady.
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Cotton futures open steady with modest gains
New York March 19. Cotton futures opened steady with May at 17.95, July 18.86, October 17.20, December 17.34, January 17.39. Futures closed 64 to 80 points higher.
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Liverpool Target Set Against Tuesday Scoring Window
Fragmentary notes indicate a Liverpool game tied to a Tuesday window from 28 to 35 points. A 11 o'clock call is mentioned along with cryptic references to New York May and several coded numbers.
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Cotton Futures Rally on News and Weather in New Orleans
In New Orleans activity, cotton futures rose 8 to 11 points in early trading as strike news outweighed ship sinkings. Weather across the belt was unsatisfactory aiding the rally. By noon, trading months gained 2 to 33 points, with 1:30 p.m. showing 34 to 51 points gains and new crop contracts strongest.
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Cotton opens steady as futures rise in New Orleans
In New Orleans March 19 cotton opened steady with May at 17.36 and December at 16.82. Futures closed 68 to 81 points higher amid mixed daily highs and lows. Prices showed firm upside and narrow fluctuation across the prompt and distant months.
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Liverpool Cotton Market Report March 19
Spot cotton prices are listed with good middling 12.87d middling 12.274 low middling 12.09d. Sales total 10,900 bales with 500 for speculation and export. Receipts amount to 8,000 bales.
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Futures steady in Liverpool trading with varied margins
Futures steady in Liverpool on March 19 with closing data for March 11.90d and a sequence of spreads from March-April 11.814 to March-April 19.86d. Market activity shows consistent bid levels across successive contract pairs and months.
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Cattle and Hogs Mixed in Northern Markets at Strong Kansas City
The Union Stock Yards report shows northern cattle and sheep steady to strong with gains up to 10 cents, hogs irregular but up in most centers except Chicago. Fort Worth and Kansas City posted higher hogs, while Chicago opened up then cooled. prices span steers 7.25 to 8.25, cows 5.59 to 7.50, bulls 5.50 to 6.25, calves 6.00 to 8.00, good hogs 10.00 to 13.25. Receipts in San Antonio included cattle 1747 calves 519 horses 201 hogs 84 sheep 738.
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Fort Worth cattle hogs and sheep market recap
Fort Worth market report shows cattle receipts 3169 with steers 6.50 to 10.00, stockers 6.50 to 8.75, heifers 7.00 to 9.00, cows 4.50 to 8.00, bulls 4.50 to 7.20 and calves 4.50 to 10.00. Hogs receipts 6000 with prices 13.75 to 14.35, top 14.50. sheep receipts 800 with lambs 13.00 to 14.00, yearlings 12.00 to 18.00, wethers 16.00 to 10.50, ewes 9.00 to 10.00, culls 6.50 to 7.50, goats 4.50 to 7.26.
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Chicago Market Receipts and Quotation Report
Chicago March 19 hogs receipts 6000 market weak early advance 15 cents lost bulk 14.65 15.00 light 14.20 14.90 mixed 14.50 15.00 heavy 14.50 15.05 rough 14.50 14.60 pigs 10.85 13.40 cattle receipts 2000 market strong native beef cattle 9.15 12.65 stockers and feeders 6.70 9.50 cows and heifers 6.75 10.85 calves 10.25 14.25 sheep receipts 9000 market strong wethers 11.10 12.65 lambs 12.50 14.90
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Market Reports From Kansas City Live Stock Prices
Kansas City market notes show hog receipts 4006 with prices from 14.40 to 15.00, cattle receipts 6500 with prime fed steers at 11.75 to 12.25, dressed beef steers 9.56 to 11.59, cows 6.00 to 8.00, heifers 8.00 to 11.00, stockers 7.50, sheep receipts 6600 with lambs 12.00 to 14.75, yearlings 13.00 to 13.65, wethers 11.50 to 12.50.
Market summary of livestock receipts in St Louis auction
Receipts and prices for hogs cattle and sheep reported in St Louis on March 19. Hogs show lights at 14.75 to 15.10 and good heavies at 15.10 to 15.32 with bulk 14.75 to 15.25. Cattle receipts around 1200 with native beef steers 10.50 to 11.75 and cows 5.50 to 10.00. prime southern beef steers 8.00 to 11.00. stockers 5.75 to 10.00. Sheep receipts 500 with lambs 13.00 to 15.00 and ewes 5.50 to 12.00.
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Army Orders Assign Bee Rosborne to Third Aero Squadron
Today the Army assigns First Lieutenant Bee Rosborne of the aviation section Reserve Corps to the Third Aero Squadron. He will proceed to Fort Sam Houston for duty.
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Notable Guests At San Antonio Hotels
A series of prominent visitors are listed staying or lodging at major hotels in San Antonio. Names include S C Straus from New York at the Gunter. L M McIntyre from Chicago at St. Anthony. FE Lewis from New York at the Menger. E Hotchkiss from Chicago at the Gunter. T C C Mount of Tampico registered. J H Norwood of Austin at the Menger. and others from Dallas Chicago Houston St. Louis Brownsville Leeville with stays at the Menger Gunter St. Anthony and apartments at the Menger.
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Soldiers Loot Beer From Home Ice Factory
Soldiers broke into the Home Ice Factory refrigerating plant on Josephine Street and confiscated several barrels of beer. Police and a provost guard detained about 45 soldiers at 5 PM, escorting unruly drinkers to headquarters while 40 were marched to Camp Wilson. A brawl erupted as officers arrived, with some soldiers felled and barrels left partly empty.
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New York Sugar Prices Steady Across Grades
New York on March 19 reports raw sugar steady at 5.39 for centrifugal and refined grades unchanged. Cut loaf 8.15 and crushed Lemould A and cubes 7.50 with powdered 7.15 and 7.10. Diamond A 7c and confectioners A 6.90 with No 1 6.85.
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Railroad settlement strengthens grains market in Chicago
In Chicago the wheat market rose on news of a railroad strike settlement though embargoes and shipping losses capped gains. May and July prices moved higher before ending with modest net gains as corn and oats followed the upward trend and provisions rose on reduced strike risk.
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Grain quotes from Chicago market report
Chicago March 19 Quotations list No 2 red hard ee Corn No 2 yellow 1.10 1.104 Oats Standard 59 60 cents Barney 1.00 1.32.
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Agricultural grain quotes from St Louis market report
Wheat prices for No 2 and No 2 hard grades range around 1.94 to 2.02 dollars per bushel. Corn No 2 trades near 1.09 to 1.10 dollars with White variant 1.10 to 1.12. Oats No 2 around 62 to 63 cents per bushel.
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Grain futures close with mixed gains across wheat and corn
Kansas City reports grain futures closing with gains in wheat for May and July and September at 1.85 percent, 1.54 percent, and 1.42 percent. Corn futures show May at 1.09 percent, July around 1.085, and September at 1.05 percent.
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Market Quotations Butter Eggs Potatoes and Poultry
Chicago reports steady butter with creamery at 34 40 cents and eggs lower with firsts at 26 cents and ordinary firsts at 25 26 cents. Potatoes drop as receipts reach 54 cars. white varieties sell 2.40 to 2.50 and 2.25 to 2.35 for Michigan Wisconsin. Live poultry prices fall with fowls at 21 1/2 cents and springs at 21 1/2 cents.
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Market Prices Report From Kansas City
Kansas City market brief lists dairy butter at 4 1 4 cents with creamery firsts 4 cents and seconds 38 cents. Eggs Firsts 27 cents. Poultry hens 20 cents roosters 6 cents turkeys 5 cents. Potatoes priced at 2 dollars 49 cents per bushel.
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Gracious Exit as Yale Orchestra Alters Air
A quoted exchange reveals concern over stifling air as a Yale scene prepares to move outdoors. The remark notes the orchestra will soon change the atmosphere, signaling a shift from indoor to open air after at least one moment of discomfort.
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New York Dry Goods Market Shows Steady Demand
The New York dry goods market reports continued demand for printing cloths and general manufacturing fabrics with further price rises. Buyers secure large contracts for cottons, duck remains firm, and denims and novelty fabrics see active trading as expectations of gov ernment restrictions fuel purchases.
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Weather Bulletin Humor from United States Agriculture Dept
A brief Weather Bulletin item appears in this clipping with a quip about Edith and Marie. The dialogue suggests social humor surrounding marriage and men.
Wholesale vegetable and fruit price list by region and item
A detailed wholesale price roster lists fresh vegetables and fruits with regional per hundredweight, per crate, or per box rates. Items include potatoes, onions, tomatoes, cranberries, cabbage, cauliflower, peppers, beets, carrots, radishes, asparagus, celery, turnips, rhubarb, strawberries, apples, bananas, oranges, grape fruit, lemons, limes, dried fruits, seeded raisins, and evaporated peaches with values by California Texas Florida Arkansas Missouri and more.
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Grain quotations from Kansas City market report
Quoted prices show wheat at No 2 hard 1.90 to 1.95 and No 3 red 1.89 to 1.93. Corn ranges No 2 mixed 1.101 to 1.11 and No 2 white 1.11 to 1.14. Oats steady with No 2 white 62 to 63 cents and No 2 mixed 61 to 61 1/4 cents.
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Metal Market Roundup From New York March 19
Metal Exchange notes a quiet market with lead at 9 percent asked and Spelter quiet. Spot East St Louis delivery requested at 10 and a half percent. Copper electrolytic prices steady with near term nominal values and quarter splits, tin firm with spot pricing around 54 to 55 and a half.
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London market quotes and Wall Street report
London shows lead at 30 pounds 16 shillings and copper futures at 185 pounds 10 shillings. Spot tin rises to 208 pounds 15 shillings as rails rally last hour on buoyant signals, while Wall Street ends strong amid unconfirmed reports of German disturbances.
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Federal Land Bank to offer 5 percent farm loans in Houston
Washington officials announced a nationwide 5 percent interest rate for all farm loans by federal land banks. The 4 1/2 percent bond rate was also officially set, with Gossett noting delays before loans start in Houston as officials meet March 20 to organize.
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Railway strike settlement shadows opening stock session
New York March 19. Stock market opened with mixed signals as railway strike talks and wartime shipping losses influenced sentiment. Rails posted solid gains and major industrials rose while shipping shares fell 1 to 1.5 points. Later quotations grew irregular with war group strength hardening and key issues like Bethlehem and United States Steel extending early advances before some gains narrowed.
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Money market report from New York on March 19
Time loans were steady with sixity days at 3 percent and 90 days at 3 percent. Six months at 4 percent. Call money remained steady with high 2 percent and low 2 percent. Rolling rate at 2 percent, last loan 14, closing bid 1, offered at 2.
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Mercantile and bond rates noted in New York market
New York market round up shows Mercantile paper at 44 percent, Sterling and sixty day Lille bills around 471, commercial 60 day bills near 470, demand 470, cables 476, rebuilding demand 401, dished 40. Bar silver at 72 percent. Mexican dollars 6 ec. Government bonds steady and railroad bonds steady.
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ICC delays Shreveport rate case reopening to April 16
The Interstate Commerce Commission told Attorney General Looney that the Shreveport rate case reopening in Dallas has been postponed from March 26 to April 16. The delay reportedly follows requests by some shippers who have not finished preparing their briefs.
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Gardeners urged to replant and plan after freeze damage
Washington March 19 report notes many garden owners must replant or delay planting. USDA horticultural specialists advise choosing crops suited to locality, consider soil type and market demand, and emphasize soil moisture, seed bed quality, cultivation, and balanced fertilization for early and continued yields.
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Pressure on Steel Mills Surges After Sharp Price Rises
New York reports extraordinary demand with contracts for over 800000 tons of rolled steel products. Railroad orders reach 160000 tons while shipbuilders place 75000 tons of plates and shapes. Wire products orders exceed 140000 tons and structural steel contracts close at 75000 tons.
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Husband and Wife Discuss Daughter’s Growth at Party
A Buffalo Express snippet shows a wife recalling shortening her daughter's dress for a party that evening. The exchange reveals the family’s pride and sense of time passing as the daughter grows up.
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