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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1912

Page

11

English Potatoes Reach Texas Markets At Par With Local

Telegraphic reports from Dallas say a carload of English potatoes arrived in Texas markets, offering the same $1.65 per bushel price as native stock. San Antonio and Dallas will see English and American potatoes at parity as trade tensions push wholesale prices higher. Hog prices and meat values rose in Fort Worth and San Antonio, with forecasts of continued strength and a climb toward 9 cents for hogs in the coming weeks. Lard and cooking oil also gained modestly in price.

England New York Texas Dallas San Antonio Atlantic Ocean Chicago Fort Worth

Market Price List for Dairy Produce and Groceries

Butter per pound 28c. Creamery items and poultry prices shown. Eggs fresh country 15 to 17c. Idaho potatoes 2.75 per 100 weight. Onions California 4.50 per 100weight. Seed potatoes Maine stock various sacks. Oranges California 2.50 to 2.75. Lemons 360s 4208 7.00 56.25. Cheese full cream 2c. Indicates wide range of commodity prices for regional market.

Dultry Springs Idaho California Maine Triumph Burbank

Chicago Market Quotes and Prices Report

Quotations from Chicago markets show steady milk prices with creams at 27 to 30 cents and daisies at 22 to 27 cents. Eggs remain weak with receipts at 13,692 cases. firsts around 19 to 20 4 cents. Potatoes firm with Wisconsin fancy at 1.24 to 1.28 per bag. Michigan and Minnesota 1.28 to 1.30. Poultry eases with turkeys at 10 to 11 cents and chickens 13 cents. hens steady.

Associated Press Chicago Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota

Poultry Prices Mixed as Markets Open in St Louis

Quotation report from St Louis on March 27 shows poultry dull with chickens 12 to 14 cents, springs 15 cents, turkeys 15 to 16 cents, ducks 16 cents, geese 8 cents. Butter firmer, creamery 27 31 1 2 cents. eggs lower at 19 and 20 1 2 cents.

St, Louis Springs

Eggs Easier as Market Cools in New York

By the Associated Press in New York on March 27 eggs show slight relief with prices easing to 21 22 cents, reflecting softer demand and market adjustments.

THE Associated Press New York

Kansas City Market Quotations Report

Kansas City on March 27 reported dairy prices with Butter at 28c creamery 28c firsts 26c seconds 24c Packing stock 211c Eggs extras 21c firsts 19c.

Kansas City

Raw sugar and related commodities steady in New York

The associate press report from New York on March 27 notes raw sugar holding steady with Muscovado 89 test at 3.86 cents per pound, centrifugals 3.61 cents, and molasses sugar at 3.61 cents. Petroleum, leather, hides, and film show steady, quiet trading with little movement.

Associate New York Muscovard

Coffee Futures Close Steady Amid Market Watch

Associated Press reports March 27 that coffee futures closed steady with May at 13.91 cents per pound. The market showed muted activity as traders weighed supply concerns and early demand signals.

Ifp Coneoe Associated Press

Rice prices hold firm in New Orleans market

The Associated Press reports rice prices in New Orleans rising slightly as milling earnings show mixed receipts. Rough rice quotes range up to 2.75 to 4.50, with clean Honduras around 4 to 5 percent and Japan around 2.75 to 4.25.

THE Associated Press New Orleans Honduras Japan

Cotton goods markets steady with steady demand for staples

New York March 27 wholesale market report notes steady cotton goods with active demand for staples in men’s wear and dress goods. Yarns remain steady and sales fair for hosiery and fiber products.

Associated Press New York Bers

Tailor Taylor in critical condition after gallstone illness

Washington March 27 Seng Tailor of Tennessee has been ill with aggravated gallstone trouble for several days. He showed no improvement after a restless night and his condition this afternoon was regarded as precarious.

Nator Taylor Associated Press Washington Seng Tennessee

New Phone 1644 Old 3200 I G N Tracks

Local notice lists a new phone number 1644 and old 3200 for inquiries. The address 809 South Salado Street appears with reference to I N G or I G N Tracks. The fragment suggests a business contact change and location details.

South Salado St. I G. N

Weather Preview East Texas Unsettled With Showers

The illustrated weather note outlines unsettled conditions for East Texas tonight and Thursday with showers, a warmer span in the east, and a colder Thursday. Observations taken at 8 am mark air pressure trends and temperature contours, with reports of precipitation of .01 inch or more in the past 24 hours and peak wind speeds noted.

Abilene Tex Cloudyville Usta Clearmingham Clearon Mass Clearoneville Charleston Cloudio, SE Véston Houston Cl Dycksonville Clears City Ey West Fla Oxville Tenn Ptcidy Upon Hnery Ala New York Ptcidy City Kington Alan Buell Weather Bureau

Cattle Market Steady Despite Sparse Receipts at Union Stock Yards

March 27 union stock yards report featureless cattle market with receipts of 200 head including 125 cattle. Prices stayed steady with best cattle around 4 dollars, calves 4.5 to 5, hogs weaker, and a note on Blocker Ford cattle sale near New Braunfels. Health inspections prepare for spring movement of stock above quarantine line.

Union Stock Yards Dave Stoner San Antonio Waelder R. L. Brothers Texas Mr. Stoner

Fort Worth hog market shows firmness amid high prices

The Fort Worth hog market nears record highs with cash prices up to 7.90 per hundredweight as producers push for profitability. Buyers and packers clash over price while industry leaders foresee tighter hog supplies and continued strong cattle demand across Texas and northern markets.

Fort Worth

Ranchman Morton Ships 300 Steers to Kline Texas

W. T. Morton of Iuka loaded 300 one and two year old steers at the stockyard and planned to ship them to Kline Texas. He said cattle are worth more this year than last, but declined to give further details.

William T. Way Texas Evans-Snider- Buel Commission Fort Worth Waymore W. J. Moore Kline Washington W. T. Morton Iuka Morton

Busy cattle market in Fort Worth reports brisk trade

In Fort Worth on March 27 a large buying force operated across all market departments. About 2000 head including 500 calves were sold quickly with prices holding steady. Top steer price reached 6.45, bulls up to 6.00, prime West Texas heifers 6.40 and 5.80, calves to 7.50, hogs steady with highs near 7.95, and sheep holding.

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex West Texas

Kansas City Live Stock Market Summary

Kansas City March 27 receipts and prices for cattle hogs and sheep show steady to firm tone. Cattle receipts 6000 with native and southern ranges, hogs 12000 with values from 7.30 to 7.80, sheep 15900 with muttons to 6.00 and lambs to 7.50.

Market Receipts And Prices In St Louis Cattle Hogs Sheep

Receipts: cattle 2500 including 100 Texas. market steady. Native beef steers 5.55 to 5.75. cows and heifers 3.00 to 7.50. stockers 3.75 to 6.25. Texas steers 5.00 to 7.00. calves 5.00 to 7.00. Hogs receipts 6000. market steady. Pigs 5.25 to 5.85. mixed 7.70 to 7.95. heavy 7.85 to 7.94. Sheep receipts 1500. native muttons 3.25 to 6.00. lambs 6.00 to 8.00.

Associated Press ST. Louis Texas Oklahoma

Chicago Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep Report

Chicago reports a busy market with receipts around 18 000 cattle 28 000 hogs and 25 000 sheep. Cattle show Reeves 5 55 to 8 65 Texas steers 4 60 to 5 85 western hogers 5 20 to 6 90 stockers and feeders 4 30 to 6 50 cows and heifers 2 50 to 6 75 calves 5 50 to 8 25. Hogs range 7 45 to 7 85 with bulk sales near 7 65 to 7 80. Sheep receipts steady to strong native 4 00 to 6 00 western 4 50 to 6 35 yearlings 5 50 to 6 85 lambs 6 10 to 7 00 western 6 15 to 8 00.

Associated Press Kansas City Arch Chicago Texas

Strike Investigation Closed in Lawrence Textile Case

Washington reports that the house rules committee will not pursue a broader inquiry into the Lawrence Mass textile strike or the woolen trust. Chairman Henry announced there will be no further investigation as the strike ended to the satisfaction of the workers.

Associated Press Washington House of the Lawrence Mass Woolen Trust Henry

Strength Returns in Stocks Drive Mixed Open on Exchange

New York March 27 The open on the stock exchange showed strength in favored issues amid mixed shifts. United States Steel and Amalgamated Copper were steady while Reading advanced and Denver and Rio Grande became prominent among Gould issues. Union Pacific and Reading rose over a point, with Read ing most active as traders anticipated creditable Harriman February results. Bond news trimmed gains for United States Steel, which fell back after a bond issue announcement. The day closed mixed with a firm undertone.

Associated Press New York Stock Exchange United States Steel Amalgamated Copper Reading Gould Denver Rio Grande American Smelting Union Pacific Lehigh Valley Rock Island American Can Harriman Unites States Steel Southern Pacific Hias Baltimore & Ohio Brooklyn Rapid Transit Canadian Pacific Aes Tee Cheeaplane & Ohio Mil.& St. Pisciadantens Colorado Puel Iron .C.i.ccs Colorado & Southern Delaware & Hudson Stee Es Loom Thee Great Northern Pfd Great Nor Illinois Central Ae Interborough-Met Missouri Pacifi Louisville Nashville Ab Ae Kan Tex New York Central Ae Norfolk & Western Pacific Mall Pennsylvania Rock Island Co Aenea Whee Southern Pacific Waweee Eee Western Union Lehigh V As My International

Financial roundup from New York market close

Prime mercantile paper at 4.4 percent. Sterling weak with bankers' bills at 4.84 for 60 days and 4.8695 for demand. Commercial bills 4.83 percent. Mexican dollars at 47 cents. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds irregular.

THE Associated Press York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange

Money on call steady with mixed 2 percent ranges

New York market notes money on call stable at around 2 percent. Short term rates for 60 and 90 days quoted near 3 percent with closing bids and offers near 2 percent. Market activity under the Red Press report reflects unchanged time spans and steady funding levels.

RED Press New York

Cotton Market Rises Slightly in Morning Trading

Cotton opened steady amid weak cables and rain doubts, then firmed on rumors of English labor progress and short covering. By late morning prices gained several points. midday quotes showed gains across New York New Orleans and Liverpool with steady or higher futures into the close.

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady After Early Decline

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady despite an initial four point drop due to weak cables and a favorable weather map. Prices recovered through morning trading as the weather forecast signaled unsettled conditions across the cotton region, finishing the first half hour about unchanged to two points higher. By noon the market rose to 6 to 6 points above yesterday's close and continued gaining in the afternoon on better mill activity, ending around 8 to 10 points above the prior close.

New York Mindaw Associated Press New Orleans

Market grain and provisions rise on weak stocks and weather hopes

Wheat futures edge up as Minneapolis and Liverpool stock declines attract buyers. Corn gains amid Texas weather concerns and strong hog markets lift packing products. May contracts show modest gains with mixed early bids and late-session strength in corn and oats.

Chicago Minneapolis Liverpool Texas May South Dakota Jim River Roe Sac

Fair wool demand trends downward in regional markets

Boston reports featureless wool trading with a downward price tendency. New clip arrivals include Arizona wool selling around 22c and bidding active in Montana Nevada and California with offers as low as 18c in Montana. Some Ohio fleece sales appear but activity remains limited and secured Texas fine prices are given.

Associated Press Boston Mass Arizona Montana Nevada California Ohio Territory Texas

Wool Market Report From St Louis March 27

Wool prices steady in St Louis with mids combing and clothing grades at 20 percent gain, light fine 15 1 2 cents, heavy fine 12 45 cents, tub washed 27 cents per pound.

THE Associated Press ST. Louis

London Market Report Feeds Tin and Sterling Rates

London market update notes lead firm at 3 shillings 9 pence per pound and spot tin at 196 pounds sterling. Futures are reported at 191 pounds 65 shillings, with 16 noted.

THE Associated Press London

Cotton futures open steady in New Orleans market

Cotton futures opened steady with March at 10.94 cents and May near 10.83 to 10.84 as traders watched a narrow trading band. Prices closed steady with a modest 6 to 11 point gain across front months, reflecting cautious demand and supply signals.

Associated Press New Orleans Ses cc Ee

London Market Report Middle Odds and Metals Update

By the Associated Press in London on March 27. Consols for money quoted at 77 18 16 and 77 15 16 on account. Bar silver steady at 26 18 16. Money 3, short bills 3 percent, three months 37 16.

Associated Press London

Paris Market Closing Rates and Exchange Summary

Paris on March 27 reports three percent rentes at 93.2 and 2 percent for account. Exchange in London shows 25 francs 26 centimes for checks.

THE Associated Press Paris London

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Sales Report

Liverpool March 27. Spot cotton steady with modest activity and prices up four points. American middling fair 6.78, good middling 6.40, middling 6.16, low middling 5.6, ordinary 5.18. Sales 7000 bales, 500 for speculation and export, 6700 American bales included. Receipts 17,000 bales, 10,400 American.

Associated Press Mliverpool

Bank of England Sees 126600 Pound Bullion Inward

London reports bullion totaling 126600 pounds sterling was brought into the Bank of England on balance today as part of routine gold movement.

Associated Press London Bank of England

Futures Opened Steady in Liverpool Market

Futures opened steady and closed very steady in Liverpool on March 27 with the forward curve showing March, April, and various spreads. Major pairs include April May 6.92 and June-July 5.89 percent, with several octave and month spreads listed.

Associated Press Liverpool

Cottonseed Market Summary From Memphis to New York

Prices for prime basis oil and meal reported in Memphis with 4.67 and 26 dollars respectively. New York cottonseed closes strong with spot at 5.90 and various futures bids across March to October, including 200 March and 1860 May at quoted levels, total sales 24,000.

THE Associated Press Memphis Tenn Associated

Cotton and commodity prices in New Orleans market

New Orleans markets report lists cotton price trends with crude oil and refined oil values. It notes per barrel and per pound quotes, and lists meal and ammonia prices per ton with ammonia figures alongside cake and other refined products.

Associated Press New Orleans

Spot Cotton Prices in New Orleans Market Report

Spot cotton in New Orleans on March 27 showed steady to slightly higher gains with up to 940 sales to arrive 1500. Prices range from low ordinary at 73.16 cents to strict good middling at 11.16 cents and higher. Receipts totaled 2508 with stock at 209,724 bales.

Associated Press New Orleans

Cotton Market Steady In Memphis This Month

The Associated Press reports Memphis trading spot cotton at Middling 10 percent, with prices unchanged as of March 27. The market shows steady demand and stable values for the middling grade.

THE Associated Press Memhis, Tenn

Cotton market closes quietly with gains

Spot cotton finished steady to five points higher in New York trading on March 7. Middling uplands quoted at 10.85 cents and middling gulf at 11.10 cents with sales totaling 1,400 bales.

Theo Associated Press New York

Wheat and oats price report with grade figures

Market notes list grain prices for wheat and oats by grade. No. 2 red No. 2 hard No. 1 northern No. 2 northern No. 2 spring velvet chaff durum and oats varieties show per bushel prices and percentages.

Market quotations on cash grain and futures

Quotations from the Associated Press list cash wheat prices for No 2 hard at 1.06 1 for 111, No 2 red 1.03 1.06, corn No 2 mixed 74% tic, No 2 white 76 77e, oats No 2 white 54% 55%c, No 2 mixed 56 54%c. Corn May 74%e July 72% 72%6 bid September 70% 70%e bid. Wheat and oats futures shown with July September prices and bids.

Associated Press Chicago Kansas City

Grain futures quotes from St Louis market report

St Louis market report lists cash and close prices for wheat corn and oats. No. 2 red and hard wheats traded around 1.03 to 1.12 dollars, corn near 73 cents, oats about 55 to 64 cents with May and July futures shown.

Market Notes Show Lead Strength In Early Trading

Associated Press reports lead prices surging with strong finishes at 4.2214 and 4.25 while spelter holds firm around 6.50 in early trading in St. Louis on March 27.

Associated Press ST. Louis Spelter Firm

Steel Corporation Sells Bonds After Years of Surplus

United States Steel announces it sold 500 000 5 percent bonds to J P Morgan & Co in New York. The issue marks the first new bond sale in years as surplus earnings were allocated to building and expansion.

Trade for Lot or Land Offer for Cottage and House

Advertises a five room cottage and a seven room two story on a car line offered for trade for a small farm or vacant San Antonio lot or out of town property. Cash buyers only. Call old 6059 or new 2827 green or write O. C. J. care Light with trade details.

San Antonio

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