Texas Onions and Market Signals Strong Demand
Texas crystal wax and Bermuda onions arrive from the Laredo area with active demand at 2.00 and 1.75 per crate. Old onions remain scarce, with prices likely to ease later as supplies rise. Sardines packers announce a 25 cent per case advance across all grades, while egg butter and poultry markets show little change and steady demand for guaranteed fresh eggs amid warm weather. Receipts of country produce are light, and the week may see sharper price declines as offerings increase.
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Market Prices for Texas Country Produce in San Antonio
Buyers paid steady prices for country produce in San Antonio on Monday. Butter firm at Texas creamery 31 33 cents per pound, country 18 20 cents, packing stock 17 18 cents. Poultry firm with hens 5.00 per dozen, friers 4.00 6.00, broilers 3.50 4.00, turkeys 17 18 cents per pound, ducks 4.50 5.50 per dozen, geese 7.00 per dozen.
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Texas Creamery
Market Report Improves as Butter Eggs Potatoes Rise
Chicago notes a rise in butter and eggs with 28 720 cases received and higher egg prices. Potatoes advance with 37 cars received while poultry and fowls show gains in line with regional market trends. Prices quoted include creamery butter at 25 percent and various egg grades.
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Wisconsin
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Cota
Sugar and cotton statistics at U.S. ports New York
Raw sugar prices held firm with centrifugal at 5.71 and molasses at 4.94. Refined sugar ranged from 8.05 for cut loaf to 7.00 for powdered, and granulated varieties quoted around 6.90. Confec toners’ A noted at 84.80 with No. 1 at 6.75, reflecting steady market levels.
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Wanted man Roy with bicycle for drugstore delivery
A terse notice seeks Roy, last seen with a bicycle, for a drugstore delivery. Michael is noted at 1028 South as a contact location.
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Drought Persists in Southwest Belt as Cotton Prices Rise
Drought lingers across the Southwest Belt impacting crops while cotton markets show price increases. Analysts note continued dryness stressing growers and potential shifts in planting plans amid uncertain rainfall. Trade groups urge water conservation and monitoring of weather forecasts.
Texas drought sustains rise in cotton prices today
Prolonged Texas drought pushed the cotton market higher with active months up about 50 cents per bale though Texas spot markets held steady amid light sales. Traders note the planting season underway and demand expectations, while concerns persist over Mexican affairs and cross-border supply effects. Local San Antonio buyers offered 11.65 cents per pound for delivered cotton.
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New York Cotton Market Faces Mixed Signals
The Liverpool market opened higher but New York prices edged 2 to 6 points above Saturday's close on thin volume. July around 12.03, October near 12.00, with nerves over submarine news and lingering drought concerns in Texas weighing on sentiment.
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Wall Street
Cotton futures open steady as market edges higher
New York on March 27 reports May at 11.99, July 12.03, October 19.12, December 12.25, January 12.34. Futures close 5 to 7 points higher with mixed session highs and lows. Liverpool expected to open Tuesday with gains of three to five points amid quiet trading through the day.
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Ateady
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MAY Co Co Co
Liverpool
New Orleans Cotton Holds Steady After Early Drop
In New Orleans on March 27 the cotton market steadies after an initial loss and climbs three to five points as drought in the southwest fuels buying. With moderate demand and few sellers, the market rises four to six points on fair weather forecasts but retreats to three to six points below Saturday's close by noon. By 1:30 p.m. the market shows a net gain of one to two points and remains dull but steady.
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Western Belt
Cotton futures open steady with modest gains
New Orleans price report shows May at 11.73, July 11.43, October 11.96, December 12.06, January 12.16. Closing range rose 5 to 7 points as traders reacted to early bids and market activity.
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Liverpool cotton market steady with firm middling prices
Spot cotton in Liverpool on March 27 remained quiet with good middling at 7.97d and middling 7.704d. Trade showed 6000 bales sold including 1600 for export and speculation, receipts reported at 1000 bales.
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Liverpool Futures Rates for March to next March
Futures quotes from Liverpool dated March 27 show March 7.59 cents and a series of monthly and quarterly contracts through March-April at 7.254. The data lists February-March 7.23 and December-January 7.24.
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Cottonseed oil market closes easier in New York
The cottonseed oil market closed easier with spot $10.70 bid and March $10.70 11, June $10.85 10.90, July $10.98 10.94, August $10.91 10.93, September $10.80 10.81, October $9.59 9.61. Total sales 11,800.
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Hogs Move Higher as Cattle Trade Dull at Union Stock Yards
March 27 at Union Stock Yards reports fair offerings with improved hog prices. Cattle receipts total 816 fed steers selling $6.50 to $6.90, cows $5.50 to $6.50, calves $6.50 to $7.26. About 200 grown cattle shipped to Fort Worth. Hog receipts near 500 with top at $8. Five price range from $8.50 to $8.70. Sheep from Mexico of poor quality sold to buyers returning across border.
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Fort Worth
Mexico
Fort Worth Market Report Sees Mixed Livestock Prices
Fort Worth Texas dispatch March 27 reports cattle receipts at 3000 with a steady market. Hogs receipts 4000 with prices rising five cents. various hog classes quoted from 8.75 to 9.60 per cwt. Sheep receipts 500 with a steady market. lambs 9.00 to 10.00, yearlings 8.00 to 8.75, wethers 7.50 to 8.00, culls 4.50 to 5.50, goats 4.00 to 6.75.
Market Reports from St Louis Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Receipts: hogs 9000 with higher market. pigs and lights 7.25 9.85, mixed and butchers 9.75 10.00, good heavy 9.90. Cattle receipts 3600 with steady market. native beef steers 7.50 9.00, yearling steers and heifers 8.50 9.50, cows 5.50 8.50, stockers feeders 5.50 8.09, Texas Oklahoma cattle 5.25 8.00, cows and heifers 4.00 6.00, native calves 6.90 10.00. Sheep receipts 250, market steady. yearling wethers 6.00 10.40, lambs 9.00 11.70, ewes 6.50 8.40.
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Oklahoma
Kansas City Market Report March 27
Receipts and prices for hogs cattle and sheep show overall higher markets. Hog quotes: bulk 9.35 to 9.70, heavy 9.60 to 9.75, light 9.85 to 9.66, pigs 8.25 to 9.00. Cattle: prime fed steers 9.35 to 9.75, dressed beef steers 7.90 to 9.25, southern steers 7.00 to 8.75, cows 5.00 to 8.25, heifers 7.00 to 9.75, stockers 6.75 to 8.75. Sheep: lambs 10.85 to 11.60, yearlings 9.50 to 10.50, wethers 8.25 to 9.00, ewes 7.75 to 8.40.
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Prime Fed
Chicago Market Receipts and Quotations Summary
Chicago reports receipts of hogs 39000 with a strong market. Bulk 9.75 to 9.95, light 9.45 to 10.05, mixed 9.60 to 10.00, heavy 9.55 to 9.95, pigs 7.50 to 8.65. Cattle receipts 16000 with a firm market. native beef steers 7.75 to 10.05, western steer 7.70 to 8.75, stockers 6.00 to 8.25, cows and heifers 4.25 to 9.00, calves 8.00 to 10.50. Sheep receipts 9000 with a firm market. wethers 8.60 to 9.35, lambs 9.90 to 11.75.
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Metal markets report from New York on March 27
Lead quoted at 7.87 bid with no Spelter quote. Copper quiet with electrolytic near 28.50 and 27.00 for June and later. Tin firm with spot at 49.50. No. 1 and A d ehee prices listed. No. 2 near 20.75. Market notes from Metal Exchange prices.
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London Metals Market Snapshot
London market notes on March 27 show lead at 35 5a, spelter 96, copper futures 112, electrolytic 136 pounds. Refined tin at 210 with futures 195, and bpot copper 114 pounds sterling.
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Rain Hesitates Texas Farmers Planting Delay
Texas farmers delay summer crop planting awaiting rain across the state. Western areas face risk if cotton on dry land is planted. substitutes such as cowpeas and peanuts are advised. Reports note drought reducing plowed acreage and poor grain prospects, with some regions already planting corn and peanuts while awaiting moisture.
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Final Prices for Wheat and Corn Show Advance
Chicago March 27 Wheat strengthened today on torpedoing rumors easing fears of American casualties. May futures rose to 1.09 to 1.10 and July to 1.07, after opening slightly lower, with corn also rallying despite a storm affecting trade. Oats followed suit as grain prices led to firmer hog prices amid lighter hog receipts.
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San Antonio Grain Prices and Local Market Quotations
Grain buyers posted prices in San Antonio for Monday with Texas and Northern grades. Wheat ranged from 1.05 to 1.31 per bushel, corn from 78c to 84c, oats about 46c to 67c per bushel, and Oklahoma prices aligned with Texas. Local packers quoted bacon and salt products with various light and heavy bacon belly and ham prices.
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Market quotes from Chicago grain prices on March 27
Quotations list Chicago market prices for wheat corn oats and barley. No. 2 red wheat $1.12 No. 2 hard wheat FL09% No. 2 yellow corn Tée Oats standard 43 423'gc Barley 60 74e.
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Market Quotations Report From St Louis
Quotations given for wheat and corn in St Louis on March 27 show No 2 red wheat at 1.17 with other varieties listed nominally. Corn prices include No 2 at 42 percent and No 2 white listed as nominal with several fractions noted.
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Goa
Market quotes Kansas City grain prices March 27
Quotations list wheat corn and oats prices in Kansas City on March 27. Wheat No 2 hard 1.03 1 10, No 2 red 1.05 1 10. Corn No mixed 66 67c, No 2 white 66 664,c. Oats No 2 white 5 ta 46e, No 2 mixed 40 42c.
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Railroads place large steel orders for 1917 equipment
Railroads launched a strong buying drive for 600000 tons of rails for delivery in early 1917. Orders included 15000 tons for Southern Pacific and for other lines, 9000 tons for Santa Fe, 2600 cars, 90 locomotives, and over 40000 tons of steel shapes for structures and shipbuilding.
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Cotton goods prices rise amid strong markets in New York
In New York on March 27 Cotton goods markets show firm demand with prices for print cloths rising and export orders strong. Staple ginghams advance to eight cents a yard while 40 inch goods remain robust and 36 inch sheetings show limited weakness.
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German torpedo boat missing since raid
London reports a German torpedo boat missing after clashes following a British air raid on German aviation sheds in Northern Schleswig-Holstein. An official German statement says English planes failed to attack the coast, two armed fishing steamers were sunk, and a torpedo boat destroyer was damaged while others returned.
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Colquitt Meets Friends At Gunter Hotel
Former Governor Oscar Colquitt held a conference with about thirty supporters at the Gunter Hotel. Colquitt’s Colquitt for the Senate Club membership in Bexar County has reached 1600 with representation from several nearby counties. He expressed confidence in election prospects while naming rivals Culberson Campbell and Henry. Colquitt planned to depart for Austin that evening.
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Grain futures close with mixed gains in Kansas City
In Kansas City on March 27 grain futures ended higher and lower across contracts. Wheat May 1.01 and July 1.00, corn May 67 3/4 and July 69 1/2, oats May 41 1/2, reflecting varied demand and supply signals.
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Lenox Dog Hero Saves Family as Fire Ravages Home
In Lenox Iowa W F Steinkamp saved his three children after a fire tore through their home sparked shortly after his dog Sport barked in alarm. The previously homeless dog had been adopted by the Steinkamp family after Mr. Steinkamp paid Sport’s tax. The town plans to award Sport a collar with a hero medal.
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Billy the caddie’s knife fed feast at Philadelphia club
During a holiday dinner at a Philadelphia golf club, caddies dined together. One boy named Billy ate everything with his knife, even ice cream, prompting a fellow caddie to joke about his use of the knife all the way around.
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Cotton Situation At A Glance Weather Bulletin
U S Department of Agriculture weather bulletin notes wind under ten mph and precipitation under .01 inch not published. Allen Buell serves as local forecaster, detailing current cotton growing conditions.
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Old Maids Now Rare as Bachelor Girls Dominate
The Buffalo News notes bachelor girls have replaced old maids due to new business conditions. Once a girl had to marry or be called an old maid. now many hold jobs, own flats, and manage finances, with married friends admiring their independence. The piece contrasts past loneliness with present ambition and cites a Judge quip about shoestrings leading to wealth.
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Marine Disaster Weighs on Opening Stock Market
Trading opened with a heavy tone after weekend developments notably the Sussex sinking. Mercantile Marine preferred, Motors, Crucible Steel, petroleums and other major shares fell one to two points while Rails sagged with pressure on Harirman ia Union Pacific Chesapeake Ohio Western Maryland. Some issues later recovered in dull afternoon dealings. Cuban American Sugar rose to 229 and International Agricultural Chemical preferred to 60.15 before a final irregular close.
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Mercantile Exchange Rates and Bond Notes
New York March 27 mercantile exchange rates show sterling at 4.72 percent for sixty day bills and 4.76 percent for demand and cables. Guilders at 0.42, bar silver at a stated level, Mexican dollars 0.46. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds irregular.
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Financial market quotes from New York trading day
Time rates show an 2 percent 3 percent range with 243 percent daily and 392 percent six month figures. Call money remains steady with rates around 4 percent to 14 percent. last loan offered at 1 percent.
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Coffee prices hold steady in New York market
In New York on March 27, traders reported no price change as May futures stood at 8.24 and December contracts quoted, reflecting steady demand.
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