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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1912

Page

11

Market Opens With Mixed Gains And Heaviness

Stocks show equal gains and losses at the opening with U S Steel Union Pacific Amalgamated Copper American Smelting down. Denver Rio Grande preferred rises while Canadian Pacific advances as irregularities fade into renewed heaviness before a steadier close.

Associated Press New York U. S. Steel Union Pacific Amalgamated Pper American Smelting Denver & Rionde Canadian Pacific Union Pacific and Igamated Steel Crs Amalgamated Copper Ieee Erican Car & Foundry Smelting & Refs Erican Sugar Refining Aconda Mining Co Fae Chison Nee Frantic Coast Line Itimore & Ohio Ebeees Oklyn Rapid Transit Indian Pacific Wyesapeake & Ohio Eee Ee Ey Feago & Northwestern Mil & St Paul Mwicago Jorado Fuel & Iron See Eee Jorado & Southern erborough-Met Uisville & Nashville Ssours Pacific Kansas & Texas York Central Eee Rfolk & Western Thern Pacific See Il Thern Railway Ion Pacific Ited States Steel Bash Stern Union Igh Valley Oe

Market Summary From New York Trading Floor

Close reports show the prime exchange steady with bankers bills at 4.84 25 for 60 days and 4.87 15 for demand. Commercial bills at 4.83 75 and Mexican dollars at 47. Government and railroad bonds remained steady as traders noted active business.

THE Associated Press York Antile Erling Exchange Exican

Money on call rates and time loan terms reported

The Associated Press reports New York money on call at 2 percent by rule, with closing bids and offers around 2 percent. Time loans show strengths with 60 days at 3 percent, 90 days at 3 percent, and 6 months at 3 percent.

THE Associated Press York

Market Upstart Notes and Rates at Undon Exchange

The brief from Undon reports Consols for money at 16 dollars, accounts at 77 and 15 to 16, or silver steady. Three the bills at 37.16, with small delays in other short bills and an 8 percent rate on a short term note.

Associated Press

Aris Market Notes Mixed Rates in Uneventful Session

ARIS on March 26 reports three percent rentes at 70 cents for the account and London exchange at 25 1 4 percent for private discount rate three percent.

THE Associated Press ARIS London

Sugar market moves steady with firm prices reported

From York in March sugar markets show raw sugar at 89 test and 3.92 dollars per cwt, Muscovado at 26 test 4.42, molasses 89 test 3.67, with trade overall steady and other commodities firm.

THE Associated Press York Raw Sugar Muscovado Ned Qgulet Ides

Market quotes and firm rates in Indonesian notes

In INDON on March 26 the lead firm quoted 16 ds sterling, while the ler firm quoted 6s. ler 25 pounds sterling. A spot rate stands at 194 pounds sterling with a forward rate of 191 pounds sterling.

Associated Press INDON

England Takes Bullion In London Bank Transfer

Associated Press reports noon March 26 that 9 000 pounds sterling were taken into the Bank of England and 50 000 pounds sterling withdrawn for shipment to an unspecified destination.

Associated Press K of England

Liverpool Demand Lifts Wheat Prices Amid Market Shifts

In Chicago on March 26 the Liverpool demand boosted wheat, with May opening around 1.02 to 1.03 and closing about 1.034 a bushel. Corn and oats moved with wheat while pork lard and ribs futures rose. Missouri wheat prospects spurred a dip before Illinois winter-kill reports cheered markets. May settlement up slightly, corn also strengthened on firm buying.

Associated Presa Chicago Liverpool May Missouri Illinois

Chicago wheat and oats prices update

Quotation highlights from Chicago show No. 2 red wheat at 1.03 to 1.04 dollars per bushel, No. 2 hard 1.08 to 1.06, No. 1 northern 1.10 to 1.14, No. 2 northern 1.09 to 1.02, No. 2 spring 1.01 to 1.10, velvet chaff 0.90 to 1.08, durum 0.90 to 1.06. Corn unavailable. Oats No. 2 white 6.44 to 6.? underlined figures and standard 5?4.

Associated Press Chicago

Wheat and corn quotations shift on Kansas City market

Kansas City market notes show cash wheat at about 1.05 to 1.10 with No. 2 red at 1.01 to 1.02 and No. 2 mixed around 0.73 to 0.74. Oats bids for No. 2 white fetch around 0.54 to 0.55, No. 2 mixed about 0.53 to 0.54. Futures close vary with wheat near 1.04 for July and 0.92 for September. corn May near 0.71 to 0.72, September around 0.61 to 0.62.

Associated Press Kansas City

Commodity quotations from St. Louis market page

Quotations show cash wheat and corn prices with May and July futures. Wheat No 2 red 1.09 and No 2 hard 1.08 to 1.12. Corn No 3 toll 73 cents, oats No 2 62 to 55 cents, wheat May 1.01 and July 0.96, corn May 0.76 and July 0.74, oats May 0.64 and July 0.49.

Associated Press ST. Louis

Rice market steady as prompt grades firm in New Orleans

New Orleans reports rough rice unmoved while clean grades show strength. Prices cited include rough Honduras 2.50 4.45, Japan 2.50 4.10, clean Honduras 4% 5%c, Japan 3% 4K%c. Receipts ough 606, millers 606, clean sales 1416 at 34 5%e.

Associated Press New Orleans Honduras Japan

Wool Prices Steady In St Louis Market Report

Wool steady in St Louis with medium grade combing and clothing at 20 2/5 cents per pound, night fin e at 15 1/5, heavy fine 12 15 cents, tub washed 27 28 cents.

THE Associated Press ST. Louis

Coffee futures close steady with May at 13.84

New York on March 26 reports No 7 Rio 14 percent cents futures closed steady with May at 13.84 and July at 13.94. Market observers note little change across the session as traders await further cues from supply and demand signals.

THE Associated Press New York

Live stock offerings fall short of demand at Union Yards

March 26 report shows 266 head traded with a steady market. Cattle 81, calves 91, horses 61, hogs 33. Cows up to 4.50, typical 3.76 to 4. Calves 4.50 to 5, hogs 6.00 to 6.75 amid high prices elsewhere. No sheep or goats offered.

Union Stock Yards

Cattle Sale Report from Union Stock Yards

Union Stock Yards reports cattle sales on March 26 with details on sales and prices for various lots and consignors. The market activity includes price ranges and notable lots offered today.

Union Stock Yards

Brisk Cattle Trade Escalates at Fort Worth Market

Demand for cattle remained strong in Fort Worth on March 26 as shipments of desirable quality sold quickly at steady figures. Steers brought 5.80 to 5.96, choice veal calves topped at 7.60, while hogs reached 7.80 for a small lot. Supplies were the largest in five days with limited sheep selling late.

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex

Chicago Market Quotes and Receipts Report

Chicago dispatch lists cattle receipts about 14 000 head with steady market and prices for Reeves, Texas and western steers, stockers, cows and calves. Hog receipts around 14 000 head with quiet market and slight gains. prices for lights to pigs and bulk sales. Sheep receipts about 17 000 head with steady market and varying prices for natives and westerns, yearlings and lambs.

Kansas City Live Stock Prices Report

Quotations and receipts today show cattle 9800 head with steady market, hogs 10000 head up 6e to 10s, and sheep 10006 head steady. Cattle ranges include native and southern steers and cows, stockers, and calves. hogs feature bulk at 7.35 to 7.60 and packers bids. sheep list covers muttons lambs and feeders with varied prices.

Potato Prices Jump Then Fall in Texas Market

Potatoes drew retail focus as several large jobbers raised Irish potato prices to 3 per hundredweight before others held firm, leaving San Antonio and nearby markets at 2.76. Idaho shippers offered 2.75 with 76 cent freight to San Antonio while local cabbage supplies increased driving down to 2.75.

Dallas Houston Fort Worth Idaho San Antonio South Texas

Chicago Market Quotations Report March 26 1944

Butter prices steady with 27 to 30 cents for creamery. eggs steady with firsts 20 to 21 cents. cheese steady with several varieties at 18 to 19 cents. Potatoes firm to strong with options from 1.18 to 1.27 per unit. Poultry steady with turkeys and chickens around 14 cents and 60 to 60 pound weights at 7 cents.

Associated Press Chicago

Cotton Selling Movement Persists amid Weather and Demand

Cotton prices opened steady with a 1 4 point gain on better cables but eased, pressured by the selling movement and better southern weather. Midmorning quotes held 2.3 points above yesterday as spot brokers bought near months, with a later rebound to 6 to 8 points firmer on bull support and shorts covering.

Associated Press New York Memphis

Cotton futures open steady but vary through day

New York March 26 cotton futures showed mixed quotes with January at about 10.63 to 10.64 and several nearby months trading around 10.60 to 10.70 as markets closed firmer, reflecting cautious demand.

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady After Weather Map

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady with a 1 to 3 point decline as favorable weather encouraged short selling. Telegrams from Oklahoma and Texas indicated light cotton on farms, while rain and unsettled weather were forecast for the western belt. By noon prices rose 3.4 points from the prior close with strong demand to cover shorts.

Associated Press New Orleans Oklahoma Texas

Cotton futures open steady with mixed bids in March contracts

New Orleans March 26 cotton futures opened steady with March at 10.84.90, April at 10.84 nominal, and several other contracts showing bids or quotes including May 10.75, July 10.76, August 10.66, September 10.63, October 10.61 and December 10.61.

Associated Press New Orleans

Liverpool cotton closes with mixed shifts in spot market

Closing in Liverpool on March 26 shows spot cotton 4 points lower with American mids at 6.12 to 6.74 for various grades. Sales reach 6000 bales, of which 600 for speculation and export, receipts total 46,000 bales including 31,000 American.

Associated Press Liverpool

Futures Openings and Closings in Liverpool

Futures opened quiet and steady and closed steady in Liverpool on March 26. The contract series quoted include March to April at 6.84, April to May 5.58 percent, May to June 6.88, June to July 6.87, July to August 5.76, August to September 6.8244, September to October 5.79 percent, October to November 5.76, November to December 6.74, December to January 6.74, January to February 6.75, and March to April 5.75.

Associated Press Liverpool

Spot cotton prices and market notes in New Orleans

In New Orleans on March 26 leading spot markets show cotton steady with mixed tiny gains. Sales total 2608 bales with 500 arriving. price ranges include low ordinary at 71.16 to 10.00 cents and middling grades up to 115.16 cents, receipts 351 and stock 209,961.

Associated Press New Orleans

Cotton Spot Quiet With No Sales In New York Market

New York on March 26 reports a quiet cotton spot market with middling uplands at 10.60 and middling gulf at 10.85 per unit. No sales were reported.

THE Associated Press New York Gulf

Memphis Cotton Spotters Report Steady Market

Memphis spot cotton prices show no change with middling at 10 1/2 cents and spot steady as of March 2.

Cotton goods prices rise across fabrics in New York trading

On March 26 in New York cotton goods moved higher with denims and tickings up 4 cents per yard and narrow fabrics 11 to 16 cents. Everett class ginghams up 5 percent as dress goods stay in strong demand. Worsted yarns firm with a steady trade.

Associated Press New York

Quotations and Cattle and Hogs Market Report

ST LOUIS March 26 Quotations and Cattle Receipts 2500 including 500 Texans market strong Mauve beef steers 5.00 5.75 cows and heifers 8.00 7.50 stockers and feeders 3.75 6.25 Texas and Oklahoma steers 5.00 7.00 cows and heifers 3.50 6.25 calves in car loads 5.60 7.00 Hogs Receipts 6000 head market 19 cents higher Pigs and lights 5.25 7.50 mixed era 7.60 7.85 good heavy 7.75 8.02 Sheep Receipts 400 head market strong ewes muttons 4.25 6.00 lambs 6.00

Associated Press Chicago Texas ST. Louis Oklahoma Pete

Flatonia Egg Shipments Rise With Year Forecast

The twenty fifth car of eggs was shipped from Flatonia on Monday. Typically about two cars depart weekly, totaling twenty five cars last year. This year, a shipment forecast suggests around sixty five cars will be shipped.

Flatonia Tex

Market Quotations From St Louis Poultry and Eggs

St Louis market prices show poultry steady with chickens at 12 1/2 cents and springs ide, turkeys 17 cents, ducks 16 cents, geese 8 cents. Butter firm at 26 1/2 to 27 1/2 cents, creamery 26 1/2 cents, eggs lower at 20 cents per dozen.

Associated Press ST. Louis Springside

Market Lead Shows Firm Prices For Metals

Lead tops the list at $4.20 to $4.25 per unit with a firm stance. Spelter sits at a $6.60 bid, unchanged from prior levels.

Jennings brothers ship 21 carloads from Landa pens

New Braunfels Texas March 25 W H and J R Jennings loaded out 21 cattle cars from the Landa feeding pens after 90 days on feed Eleven cars are billed to St Louis and ten cars to the Kansas City market All cattle were prepared for shipment with the usual trucking and freight arrangements through local yards and stockyards.

New Braunfels Tex W. H J. R. Jennings Landa St. Louis Kansas City

Cotton shipping receipts at U S ports and stock levels

Inland and coastal port figures show receipts at Galveston New Orleans Mobile Savannah Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Boston Philadelphia and Texas City with totals this year and last week. Stock at U S ports stands at 1 062 123 last week and 649 345 year ago with a season deficit of 453 781 and Houston receipts 6 208 this week and 2 918 last year.

Galveston New Orlean Mobile Savannah Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Boston Philadelphia Texas City Houston U. 8S

Cottonseed Prices and Contact at Memphis Market

Cottonseed products in Memphis list Prime at 4.67 73 per unit and meal at 26.00 with linters 2 percent at 35 cents. Styles 5.00 to 3.50 quality. no more two dollars and no less. Address 402.5 Houston Street.

THE Associated Press Memphis Tenn Houston Street

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