This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
13
A weather bulletin from the Weather Bureau within the U S Department of Agriculture notes ongoing meteorological observations. It outlines regional conditions, expected temperature ranges, and brief forecasts for agricultural planning.
Cotton quotations remain steady despite a mixed market tone. Prices are largely unchanged with middling around 16 commodities, while futures and exports show varied movement and occasional shifts in demand across New York and Liverpool markets.
The New York cotton market shows volatile activity as rain dampens trading. Prices drift with weekly futures and spot indications, while analysts note demand shifts from the Southwest and ongoing interest from major buyers.
Fragmented OCR text shows Cotton statistics and stock references from Galveston, noting weekly and daily figures. Mentions New Orleans, Boston, and expected market terms, with unclear figures and multiple garbled names.
The article describes a brutal, profitable trade in Black people and their skins in Texas and surrounding areas. It notes hunting, camps, and slaughtering of people, with skins selling at high prices at railroad shipping points. Systemic racism and violent exploitation are implied throughout.
Hog prices eased five to fifteen cents in northern markets per yesterday's quotations. Union stour yause: March 26 the hog market steadied with slight declines and trade noted near yesterday's levels. Membership on the Farmers Advisory Board announced includes multiple state and regional representatives, chaired by agriculture officials.
Local markets report mixed activity as May wheat and corn futures rise modestly amid cautious buying. Prices show temporary support from reports of slightly improved conditions, while sluggish demand and war concerns weigh on extended gains.
Cotton wires convey a steady to cautious tone with reports of accumulation at large trade centers. Messages indicate bear pressure in some regions, mixed with prospects of rains in Texas and Oklahoma, while New York expects upbeat wartime news. Traders anticipate possible declines on weak internal demand and holdbacks during holidays, with some buying interest by mills and brokers.
Fragmented OCR from a historical page outlines market provisions and household notes. Names like Arthur and Dulnean appear amid garbled terms such as oleomargarinet and boiling measures. The snippet hints at trade items, weights, and domestic references without a coherent narrative.
In New York the market faces late trading pressure as government measures influence sentiment. Industrials and war-related issues rally briefly, Liberty bonds rise toward their quota, while most equities end the session under heavy selling pressure.
International money markets report mixed activity with late March notes from New York and London. Banks show varying rates on short loans while London fixes for three month terms. metals prices edge, with copper and silver trading activity noted alongside shipping and rail link timetables.
Major Alun Buell of the weather bureau says showers are likely and advises seeding and ground preparation for crops. A storm moving from the Panhandle of Texas toward the state is followed by high pressure and cooling, with cooler temperatures and unsettled skies likely to linger into the week.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.