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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
13
The cotton market in New York advanced with July at 16.05 on the call amid heavy covering and spot support from New Orleans and Liverpool cables. Old crop positions set fresh season highs while later trade saw July retreat slightly but stay near the day’s highs, with August weaker and new crop steady.
New York May 18 cotton futures opened firm with January at 13.23 24, March 13.24 30, May 15.92 94, June 15.92 93, July 16.083 04, August 15.49 51, September 13.88 84, October 13.35 36, November 13.28 30, December 13.27 28. Futures closed steady.
Cotton futures in New Orleans opened 3 to 6 points higher on favorable weather and drought concerns in key growing areas. Old crop shorts were net sellers early, while new crops held gains despite afternoon weakness. noon and afternoon readings showed mixed moves with overall closing steady, 0 to 6 points down versus yesterday.
Futures opened steady with May at 15.72, June 16.88, July 15.96 97, August 15.05 06, September 1.69 70, October 13.25 26, and December 13.16 17 as reported by the Associated Press.
The Associated Press reports Liverpool May 18 close for cotton was quiet but 4 points higher. American middling fair 8.94, good middling 8.62, middling 8.40, low middling 8.20, good ordinary 7.94, ordinary 7.69. Day’s sales 5000 bales, 200 for speculation and export including 1300 American. Receipts 4000, 100 American. Futures opened and closed steady with several spread quotes across May to March futures.
The New Orleans spot cot ton market shows no change with sales on the spot 250 to arrive 1019. Quotations range from low ordinary 12 1 4 percent nominal to good middling 16 5 16 percent strict with receipts 7100 and stock 97 691.
Spot cotton in New York on May 18 closed steady to 5 points higher as Middling grades traded around 16.10 and 16.35 for gulf deliveries. Sales reached about 500 bales.
Cotton export figures show Great Britain 19 556 versus 17 439 last year. Exports to France 1 84 913 this period and to the continent 17 777 compared with 11 671 a year ago.
Stock levels yesterday were 391 646, compared with 413 141 a week prior and 490 535 a year ago. The deficit for the season stands at 98 889 units.
July cotton in New York opens at 16 cents the highest for July in two years amid bullish talk. Local brokers see no manipulation. bulls control the market. Spot demand in New Orleans remains light while Hayne’s floor bid signals strength. Weather and crop reports suggest delays and mixed prospects. Standard Oil dissolution is seen as easing market uncertainty. Oklahoma drought relief notes and diverse broker opinions cap the outlook for near term prices.
San Antonio May 18. Temperature rainfall and weather for Houston district stations for the 24 hours ending at 8 am 75th meridian time. Minimum temperature noted for last 12 hours. Not used in computing the ranges for the Houston district.
Prices were active at the opening with gains in Amalgamated Copper Consolidated Gas and General Electric. Union Pacific Southern Pacific St Paul and Colorado fuel lead early, while heavy profit taking followed and market turned dull though some stocks held gains.
Close shows Prime mercantile paper at 31 2, Sterling exchange steady with bankers bills around 484.40 for sixty days and about 486.30 to 486.35 for demand. Government and railroad bonds steady. Money on call steady at 2 3/8 to 2 1/2 cents. Time loans strong as buyers withdraw, expecting higher rates. sixty days 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cents, ninety days 2 3/4 to 3 cents, six months 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cents.
Prime basis oil at 5.46 to 5.47, meal 24 dollars, linters at 3% to 4% in Memphis market report dated May 18 by Associated Press.
New York May 18 cotton seed oil prices quoted with open and close figures for May and months ahead. Prices show small variations with May at about 6.40 to 6.50, July around 6.46 to 6.53, August near 6.51 to 6.54, and September near 6.50 to 6.51.
The Associated Press reports Houston Texas May 18 spot cotton remained unchanged with middling grade quoted at 15 3/4 cents and no price movement noted for nearby transactions.
The Pruitt Commission Co promotes preserving blackberries this week and notes shortages of cheap strawberries and peaches this season. The message positions the company as The People With the Goods amid supply concerns.
May 18 forecast shows tonight and Friday cloudy weather with continued high temperatures for San Antonio, vicinity, and East Texas. In eastern and southern districts, barometer high and weather fair, while a wide storm area lingers over the Rocky Mountains and British Northwest. unsettled conditions west of the Mississippi with no freezing temperatures.
Local produce markets show record variety and abundance this morning as rains delayed crops. Farmers rush to sell, accepting first offers with no quoted prices while wholesale districts see commission men largely out of the market.
Dallas quotes eggs at 12 cents per dozen with a slow market, while San Antonio remains steady at 15 cents. San Antonio is currently the strongest market for farmers in the state. Quality offered to local housewives is good, but upcoming warm weather may spoil supplies in a few days.
A local wholesaler says the U S Supreme Court will decide on May 29 whether the American Tobacco Company and its many firms are dissolved. If dissolved, owners would still hold constituent companies and price power, but would hire managers per company, likely raising tobacco prices to cover the new costs.
Scarce berries yesterday gave way to abundant stock today with commission houses listing very heavy supplies. Prices fell to as low as 1.50 dollars per crate and retail berry boxes may be found for 10 cents each, improving household access to both black and strawberry varieties.
The article notes hens laying early eggs leading to many being sent to market. This morning the San Antonio market was slow and weak with a few cents lower prices on hens, while young grades held steady.
The customs house notes a drop in imports and a rise in exports for April compared with last year. Imports totalled 71,065,446 dollars vs 78,224,200 a year ago, a decline of 7,158,755. Exports reached 73,219,673 dollars, up from 52,027,284, a gain of 21,252,389. Direct import duties were 11,117,728, down from 12,295,366.
A historical price list shows rates for butter creamery at 20 cents per pound and country butter at 15 cents. Eggs are 15 cents per dozen, several cheeses range from 18 to 24 cents, and poultry items include fryers and ducks with varied per unit prices.
Quotations today in Kansas City show butter 20 cents a pound, creamery firsts 17 cents, seconds 13 cents, and other dairy items priced for the market. Prices reflect typical mid May trade in regional produce markets.
The listing notes further markets on page 15 with BC packing stock at 13 percent and wee extras at 17 cents. Firsts priced at 15 cents and seconds at 15 cents.
Quotations today show chickens at 14 to 14 1 2 cents, springs 20 26 cents, turkeys 14 15 cents, ducks 11 4 cents, geese 6 cents. Butter dull at 15 to 21 0? eggs weak at 14 cents.
New York on May 18 reports egg quotations unsettled amid receipts of 28 157 cases. Fresh gathered selected extras sell at 19 cents. firsts regular packed 16 1/2 to 18 cents. do firsts 16 1/2 cents. storage packed firsts to extra firsts 17 to 18 cents. fresh gathered seconds 15 1/2 cents.
Quotations today show butter and eggs steady with creamery goods and dairies firm. Cheese prices hold with several varieties quoted between 11% and 12% cents. Potatoes and poultry ease slightly while veal prices hold across weight classes.
The New York coffee market closed steady with May futures down 8 points while later months rose 38 to 9 points. Sales reached 29,250 bags. Spot coffee remained steady with No 7 Rio at 11 1/2 cents and No 4 Santos at 12 1/2 cents. Mild coffee quiet with Cordova at 13 15/16 cents.
In New York yesterday the cotton pods market remained firm but not active. Dry goods show a better zone though trade stays limited, with under wear and hosiery for immediate use more active.
New York markets report on May 18 notes hides quiet, leather steady, wool quiet, and rice steady, reflecting a stable price environment across these commodities. No major shifts observed in supply or demand trends.
In St Louis on May 18 the wool market shows steady tones with medium grades for combing and clothing at 16 16 with light fine at 15 16c and heavy fine at 12 14c. Tub washed wool brings 16 28c per pound.
Sugar markets show raw Muscovado at 3.36 cents per pound for centrifugal 96 test, refined sugar steady. Molasses listed at 3.11 cents per pound for 89 test.
Galveston Texas May 18 arrivals include steamers El Rio and Ogeechee from New York. Cleared vessels include El Norte Progreso Havana and Kingston from New York. Sailed: San Jacinto and New.
Cash wheat firm with deliberate bids on No 2 hard and white classes. Corn holds near offered levels with mixed results for fedk and white varieties. Oats rise slightly with No 2 track and No 2 white quotes. May wheat 96 5, July 85 percent, September 85 percent. July wheat 51, September 51. Keats? not clear.
To Mr and Mrs B A Perry a girl born May 16 at Santa Rosa hospital. To Mr and Mrs M Guevara a girl born May 16 on San Patricio street. To Mr and Mrs P Botello a boy born May 12 on Tampico street. To Mr and Mrs W H Peters a girl born May 15 at 303 Dwyer avenue. To Mr and Mrs Lewis Bolten a boy born May 16 on Frio City road. To Mr and Mrs F L Vigues a boy born May 16 on Corpus Christi road.
Chicago reports dry weather nudging wheat prices upward as heat and lack of rain curb demand. Liverpool scarcity and India’s average crop limit gains while corn and oats rise on firmer grain prices. pork and lard ease with stock yard declines.
Chicago May 18 Receipts and shipments listed for flour wheat corn oats rye and barley. Flour 12000 receipts 18000 shipments. Wheat 152500 receipts 43400 shipments. Corn 117700 receipts 243700 shipments. Oats 230400 receipts 106200 shipments. Rye 1000 receipts 1000 shipments. Barley 42000 receipts 1000 shipments.
Wheat receipts totaled 127 cars with 91 contract grade. Corn 112 cars with 50 contract grade. Oats 147 cars. Total wheat receipts across Chicago Minneapolis and Duluth reached 310 cars, up from 240 last week and 187 on the same day last year.
The Chicago Grain market lists cash wheat with No 2 red at 95 to 96 cents and No 2 hard at 95 to 96 cents. No 1 northern at 1.01 to 1.04, No 2 northern 1.00 to 1.03, and No 2 spring 96 cents to 1 dollar. Corn No 2 at 53 to 54 cents, No 2 white and No 2 yellow 54 cents. Oats No 2 white 35 to 38 cents, No 2 standard 35 to 36 cents.
Cash wheat steady with No 2 hard at 90 to 98 cents and No 2 red at 80 to 92. Corn steady to slightly lower with No 2 mixed 52 to 54 cents and No 2 white 52 1/2 to 53 1/2. Oats steady with No 2 white 34 to 35 and No 2 mixed 32 to 33. Close shows May wheat 88 and July at 419 cents. corn at 50 to 51 cents with sellers listed.
Union Stock Yards reports total receipts of 274 head including 158 cattle 82 calves 4 horses 20 hogs and 10 sheep. Mixed cattle and calves from Hebbronville to San Antonio and beef cattle from Hondo to San Antonio, with two carloads to Fort Worth and a carload to New Orleans. Cattle sales steady with cows up to 4, calves 4.50 to 5, hogs 5.75 to 6, sheep 10 head sold. trading mostly closed by 1 PM.
Fort Worth Texas reports a steady market with brisk trading. Receipts reached 2550 head including beef steers at 3.85 to 5.10, good fed cattle 4.85 to 5.10, stockers about 3.50, cows 3.50 to 3.65, calves 5.25 to 6.00, hogs 6.80 to 6.20, and sheep 4.00 for wethers and sheep.
Receipts 2200 cattle including 400 Texans with steady market. Native beef steers 5.50 to 6.50, cows and heifers 3.50 to 6.25, stockers 3.00 to 5.50, Texas steers 4.50 to 6.60, cows and heifers 3.50 to 5.00, calves 5.00 to 6.75. Hogs receipts 11,500, market five cents higher. pigs 6.10 to 6.25, packers 5.50 to 6.20, heavy 6.00 to 6.25. Sheep receipts 1500, market strong. muttons 3.75 to 4.90, lambs 5.15.
Receipts: cattle about 6000 slow market with ranges for beef cattle and feeders. Hogs around 23000, prices generally ten cents down. Sheep about 15000, market steady to strong with native and western grades and yearlings and lambs priced.
cattle receipts 2000 market steady native steers 5.00 to 6.10 southern steers 4.00 to 5.60 southern cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.60 native cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.90 stockers and feeders 4.75 to 5.75 bulls 3.75 to 5.10 calves 4.50 to 7.25 westerns 4.75 to 5.75. hogs 1200 market 10 to 15c lower bulk 5.90 to 6.00 heavy 5.85 to 5.95 packers 5.90 to 6.00 lights 5.95 to 6.05. sheep 5000 market 10 to 15c higher muttons 3.75 to 4.75 lambs 5.25 to 6.60 fed wethers 4.00 to 4.75 fed western ewes 3.75 to 4.50.
QUANAH Tex May 18 Three thousand 2 year old steers belonging to Jim McAdams were sold here yesterday at a price per head to the Prairie Land Cattle Company of Colorado Six hundred 1 year old steers belonging to Johnny Jones also sold at $35 a head to the same buyer.
Galveston spot market shows middling spot cotton firm at 15 to 16 cents per pound in a May report from Galveston Texas. The Associated Press notes steady demand and limited price movement for the commodity.
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