Peace negotiations lift stock market and mood in New York
In New York last week optimistic signals from Mexican affairs crop prospects and freight rate hopes fueled a brighter security market. Foreign exchange rose to multi year highs as $3.6 million more gold was pledged for Europe. Domestic exports and imports for April showed mixed changes while Baltimore and Ohio issued $35 million in one year notes.
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Metal markets steady in New York trading
The metal market in New York on May 16 was quiet and practically nominal with copper at $14.25 electrolytic and $14 casting at $14,000 and 14.12%. Iron prices remained unchanged.
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Texas Bulls Win Big at Havana International Exposition
Houston area breeder Frank Scofield won eight prizes and a diploma for his Shorthorn bulls at the Havana International Exposition. Judges called the Scofield stock the finest lot shown in Cuba, competing against the Paris Exposition bull and premier stocks from the Americas.
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Tick Eradication Election Sought in San Angelo
In San Angelo Texas on May 16 a group of tilemen in the county backed by supporters press for an election to approve an appropriation for tick eradication. They believe the measure would pass by a large majority.
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Bumper Wheat Yield Expected for Texas in 1914
U S Department of Agriculture estimates Texas to produce 15,600,000 bushels of wheat in 1914, about 2,000,000 more than 1913 and potential record since 1908. Five percent of acreage abandoned. May 1 crop at 90 percent of normal and 12 percent above last year's condition. Average price per bushel on May 1 was 98 cents.
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Texas
Many Hogs Are Lost in Texas to Disease
Texas hog breeders lost 196400 head to disease in the prior year, valued near 2 million dollars. The death rate averaged 75 per 1000 head, higher than the previous year and lower than the national rate 119 per 1000. Nationwide losses totaled 7004300 hogs worth 75 million.
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Fort Worth
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Texas
Census Bureau
Continental
United States
Big Wheat Crop Expected In Crowell Texas
Crowell Texas witnesses an outlook for a record wheat harvest this year with conservative estimates placing production around 275000 bushels, worth about 50 carloads. Over half the cultivated land in the area is devoted to wheat and local preparations include securing vacant buildings for storage.
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Farmers Fight Weeds In Robstown Weed Chopping
About 100 men and boys from Robstown gathered to weed fields as weeds overran crops after recent rains. Farmers unable to hire laborers held a weed chopping day, closing most business houses in the city. The effort aimed to protect cotton fields and yielded gratifying results.
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Weather Summary for Houston District Satury Morning
Weather in the belt fair with rain in Oklahoma and North Texas. Temperature below normal. Rainfall of one inch or more reported at Weatherford and Clarendon, Texas. Allen Buell, Local Forecaster, Weather Bureau.
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Observations Recorded At Eight PM May Sixteenth
Observation notes show data collected at 8 p m local meridian time on May 16 1914. The record references specific timing and measurement without additional context or outcomes.
Weather observations summary and notes
Explanatory notes describe 8 p m observations with air pressure at sea level, 778 mm or similar, isobar lines, temperature readings, and precipitation indicators. Reports include cloud cover, wind arrows, and missing data indicators, with thresholds for precipitation and maximum wind speed.
Wholesalers Report Good Business Despite Rains
The market notes weak harvests and steady prices as rains slowed movement of produce. California peaches promise record yields, apricot crops look strong, and Wisconsin peas are nearly sold out. San Antonio shows ample pea stocks and federal needs loom for army navy and refugees. No price increases by merchants.
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Wholesale Markets Report Prices for Produce and Staples
A dense market listing shows prices for eggs, poultry, butter, cheese, vegetables, fruits, and canned goods. Notable figures include hens at $4.60 per dozen, turkeys at 17c per pound, strawberries at $1.60 per 24 pint crate, oranges at $3.25, and flour at $6 per barrel, with numerous regional varieties and grades.
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Wholesale Food Prices and Packaged Goods List
A dense catalog of wholesale prices for meats, dried fruits, nuts, cereals, seeds, and farm staples. Entries include Alaska hams and sardines, evaporated peaches, prunes, currants, dates, beans, corn, oats, wheat, hay, milo maize, cottonseed products, and seeds with prices per pound, hundredweight, or ton. </s>
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Sugar Prices Move Higher in New York Market
New York May 15 Raw sugar held firm with molasses at 2.56 and 3.20 for reference. Refined sugar stayed firm with small gains on several grades including cut leaf at 5.05 and crushed 4.98. mould A 4.60. cubes 4.25. powdered 4.10 to 4.15 and No 1 3.80.
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Chicago Market Report and Port Aransas Shipping Notes
Chicago quotations show butter and creamery products mixed with milk and cheese prices as of May 16. Receipts reach 15204 cases with varied grade prices. potatoes also decline. At Port Aransas Texas, May 16, steamships Norman Bridge and Russian Prince arrive and depart for Tampico. a light delay persists for another shipment.
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Irregular week in Fort Worth livestock market reports
UNION STOCK YARDS May 16 The last week saw irregular livestock prices with beef steers hogs and sheep fluctuating before closing near last week’s parity. Local yards posted steady prices with cows up to 6 stakes and calves around 8. Calves generally 7 and hogs 7 to 7 50. Strong rains improved range conditions and Texas cattle moving to northern pastures may drop this year.
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Fort Worth stock yards report shows modest cattle sales
Fort Worth Texas May 16 moderate receipts at the Fort Worth stock yards. Estimated 400 cattle 106 calves 300 hogs and 1000 sheep. Cattle slow but steady with steers selling 6.15 to 6.30 and cows 5.00 to 6.00. Hog trade weak yet firm with 8.10 to 8.20 per hundredweight. Sheep and goats sold early on a steady basis.
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Mills Take More Cotton and Market Advances
Cotton brought strong gains as domestic mills bought heavily during April. Prices closed near season highs with New York up 34 to 45 points and New Orleans 31 to 36 points. European demand and foreign buying supported May-June futures and Liverpool strength spurred further buying, while May-July spreads widened to about 63 points.
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Cotton futures close steady as weekly gains hold
In New York and New Orleans reports dated May 16 the cotton market closed steady with weekly advances. weekly totals show gains from 31 to 36 points, with May and other futures firming and closing higher than the prior week.
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Spot cotton closes steady in Houston market
Houston May 16. Spot cotton closes steady, up 0.5 to 0.75 cent per pound. Middling 13.75 cents. No sales recorded. Bids shown: 1 bale to arrive 1664 bales. delivered on contract 400 bales. to arrive 486 bales. Orleans market note indicates higher bid activity.
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Cotton seed oil market closes steady in New York
The New York cotton seed oil market ends steady with spot at 7.10, May contracts 7.10 to 7.15, June 7.20 to 7.21, July 7.38 to 7.40, August 7.49 to 7.51, and October 7.15. November and December trade at 6.70 and 6.60 to 6.70. Total sales reach 3800 barrels.
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Livestock Receipts and Quotes From St Louis and Chicago Markets
Market report of May 18 shows hogs at St Louis receipts 3300 with prices 7.58 to 8.65, cattle receipts 800 with steers 7.50 to 9.25 and cows 4.25 to 9.00, sheep receipts 1400 with muttons 4.75 to 5.76 and lambs 7.00 to 9.85. Chicago quotes hogs 6000 receipts with prices 8.40 to 8.50 for real sales, cattle receipts 300 with beeves 7.40 to 9.35 and calves 7.50 to 11.00, sheep 3000 with lambs 6.25 to 8.36 and springs 7.00 to 10.00.
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Kansas City Live Stock Receipts and Mixed Quotations
May 16 Kansas City reports livestock futures with hogs at 8.30 to 8.45 for most, heavy 8.40 to 8.45, pigs 7.76 to 8.00. Cattle receipts 300 with 200 southerns and prime fed steers 8.50 to 9.10, dressed beef steers 7.65 to 8.50, cows 4.50 to 7.50, heifers 7.00 to 9.00, stockers 6.76. Sheep receipts 1000, market steady. lambs 6.75 to 0, yearlings 6.20 to 6.10, ewes 4.75 to 6.50.
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New York Banks Report Reserve Drop in Clearing House
The weekly statement shows banks and trust companies in Greater New York hold 29.706 million dollars in excess reserves, down 1.978 million from last week. Loans total 2.150 billion, specie's 438.336 million, legal tenders 78.575 million, net deposits 2.075 billion, and circulation 42.011 million. Aggregate cash reserve is 651.911 million with excess lawful reserve at 39.706 million. Clearing house members hold 97.254 million in reserve with 25 percent cash rule.
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Oil price cut announced by Standard Oil of New York
The Standard Oil Company of New York announced a 165 point reduction in refined petroleum prices. Refined in cases now 11.10 cents per gallon, tanks 6.10, standard white 8.60.
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Standard Oil Company of New York Today
Wool Demand Large in Week for New Varieties
Boston May 16 There is a strong wool trade this week for both foreign and domestic markets. New western wool has been snapped up at firm prices by manufacturers. Demand runs across varieties with markets quoted in steady ranges for blood and unwashed types.
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Confidence in Trade Gains Steam in May, Dun's Review Reports
Dun's Review notes stronger confidence across several business sectors in New York and leading centers. Iron and steel show revival signs in finished products and pig iron, while dry goods see modest activity with a pullback in prices. Failures rise to 336 from 290 last year, with Canadian figures at 40 versus 46.
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Coffee futures rise as week closes firm in New York
Coffee market shows firm tone with May at 8.56, July 8.69, September 8.85, October 8.96, December 9.11, January 9.17, March 9.29. Rio No 7 and Santos quotes steady. Brazilian receipts listed. Apple yield expected to be enormous in San Angelo Texas with growers predicting record production and plans for handling the crop.
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Young Men's Business League Plans $20009 Canning Factory
Marshall Texas May 16 The Young Men's Business League reached agreement with Indiana capitalists to build a 20009 dollar canning factory in Marshall. A site is secured and most preliminaries are in place with construction to start immediately.
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San Benito Creates Marketing Dept to Sell Valley Truck Output
The San Benito Commercial Club forms a marketing department to direct truck output from the Lower Rio Grande valley to consumers. Local Texas commercial clubs will solicit consumer or dealer orders and forward them to San Benito, which passes them to producers. The services will be offered at no charge.
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Daily Kansas City Market Prices May 14 Butter Eggs Poultry
Quotations today show Butter creamery 23c firsts 21c seconds 16 2c packing stock 16 ½ c. Eggs firsts 18c seconds 17?c. Poultry hens 14c springs 15c.
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Market Rundown: Honduras and Japan Rice Prices Quoted
New Orleans reports a steady rough Honduras and Japan and clean Honduras rice market with a strong demand for clean Japan. Quotations show rough Honduras at 1.50 to 4.50, Japan around 1504 to 325. clean Honduras at 4% 6 c, Japan at 2% 3 KS. Bran priced at 17 per ton. Receipts listed for rough and millers with sales noted for pockets of clean Honduras.
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Cotton Spot Steady Up Four Cents in Galveston
Galveston Texas May 16 cotton spot steady with a four cent rise for middling at 13 cents. Ninety nine bales noted with 1298 bales arriving and 200 arriving days.
Corn Prices Rise As Grain Market Closes Higher
Decreasing corn stocks in Chicago and scarce receipts lift May corn about 3 cents weekly. May corn ends near 69 1/2 cents a bushel, up from 66 1/2 a week ago. Wheat supports from Missouri and Illinois storms and Hessian fly, oats rise over 3 cents to around 40 1/2 cents, with ribs and lard also advancing in the provision pit.
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Grain futures close steady in Kansas City session
Grain futures closed steady in Kansas City with May and July wheat at 88 rounded to 88 for May and 81 for July. Corn traded May 71 and July 69 , while oats showed May 88 and July 38 among the reported figures.
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Grain quotations from St Louis market report
On May 16 in St. Louis Wheat quotes ranged No. 2 red 96 and No. 2 hard 94 96e. Corn was No. 2 58c and No. 2 white 74e. Oats showed No. 2 at 40c and No. 2 white at 42% per bushel.
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