Prices Fluctuate Narrowly In Stock Market Last Week
Last week trading was light with prices moving in narrow limits and little overall market change. High class investment stock liquidation unsettled values as Canadian Pacific Frisco and Rock Island fell to multi year lows amid broader weakness in industrial stocks and renewed questions about the Japanese outcome.
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New York
London
Balkans
Canadian Pacific
Rock Island
Frisco
Yeserday
Berlin
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Union Pacific
Reading
New York Stock Exchange Weekly Sale Progress Report
New York May 17 the last sale on the New York Stock Exchange compared with that of the previous week showing progress made by the import pot issues during the week just completed onl.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
New York Weekly Bank Reserve Shows Increase in Excess Reserves
The weekly statement reports actual condition of clear in house banks and trust companies with $26,579,400 in excess reserves, up $6,766,800 from last week. Loans total $1,911,990,000 with a $8,328 drop. deposits rise to $1,766,326,000. circulation up $31, and trust cash reserves amount to $66,361,000 in vault. Outside banks show loans $571,914,800 and total deposits $647,660,900 with notable gains and changes in specie and legal tenders.
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New York
Greater
Market Summary From Readable Ledger Fragments
The fragmentary report notes 90 for 60 day bills and a price of 4.86.40. Commercial bills quoted 4.82 percent. Bar silver at 60 percent. Mexican dollars listed at 48 cents. Government and railroad bonds show steady activity with May 11 date implied.
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Pankery
Prime Merean
Montana Cattle Pioneer Zimmerman Arrives in San Antonio
K Zimmerman, Montana cattle magnate famed for buying Texas and Mexican cattle, is in San Antonio. He will base operations while negotiating livestock deals in South Texas. He owns extensive ranges in Montana and Wyoming and plans spring stocking for fall marketing. He notes similar cattle numbers to last year and predicts Texas may yield to Montana and Wyoming in cattle prestige.
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K. Zimmerman
Montana
Texas
North
San Antonio
Zimmerman
Wyoming
Union
Bagging and Tie Prices Delay Expected Until June
Nat Davis of the local cotton exchange says bagging and tie makers will likely not set prices until after June or once they gauge the season. Ginners and compressers across Oklahoma seek to lock in supplies to avoid last year’s shortages as farmers anticipate a record cotton crop.
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Nat Davis
Cotton Exchange
Mr. Davis
Oklahoma
Cotton acreage rises in Texas estimates by D. B.
D. B. Boyd a Texas crop expert and commentator for H. B. Beer of New Orleans visited the Cotton Exchange Saturday. He reports acreage up 6 to 8 percent across Texas and predicts steady demand with no drop in spot cotton this year as he tours the belt. He may stay several days in the city before moving on to New Orleans.
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Boyd
H. & B. Beer
New Orleans
Cotton Exchange
Texas
Mr. Boyd
Port Aransas Ready to Handle Record Cotton Exports
J N Felder vice president of Port Aransas Compress Company visits to announce the completed compress facility ready to speed export of a vast cotton crop. He says Texas farmers are expanding acreage and the crop looks strong with excellent conditions along the S A & A P railroad signaling a bumper harvest this year.
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Port Aransas
Felder
J. N. Felder
Texas
Weather bulletin reports mixed showers and fair areas
Cotton Region Bulletin notes last 12 hours minimum temperatures not used in Houston district averages. Western belt fair while eastern area has showers. Temperatures near normal with rainfall over an inch expected at Chattanooga Toccoa Marietta Waynesboro and Meridian. Allen Buell local forecaster Weather Bureau.
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Chattanooga
Toccoa
Marienna
Fla
Waynesboro
Miss
Marine Intelligence Galveston May 17 Arrivals and Clearings
In Galveston on May 17 arrivals included El Mundo from New York and Consellor from Br and Nordstjernen from Dan with steamers Fort Gaines and Kingston. Sailed included Russian Prince and Tampico. New York coffee futures quoted No 7 Rioce futures dull with July 11.20 and Dec 11.
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Galveston
Tex
el Mundo
New York
Fort Gaines
Bocas del Toro
Consellor
Curacoa
Nordstjernen
Kingston
Russian Prince
Tank
Tampico
Weather data summary from the U S Department of Agriculture
The report provides weather observations including sky conditions clear to cloudy, temperatures from 67 to 84 with an average around 80, precipitation minimal the month, and atmospheric pressures with isobars and isotherms. It notes daily and monthly excesses and deficiencies in rainfall and a total precipitation near none.
New Tariff Aimed at Lowering Living Costs
A wholesale merchant notes price stability across staples while tariffs are debated. He expects lower living costs from foreign competition, with meat prices easing as cattle and dressed meat enter markets. Canadian imports may affect northern prices, shifting benefits to Texas and Southern producers.
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West
Canada
Texas
Market Prices for Eggs Fruits and Groceries Listed
A lengthy price list for assorted market goods including eggs at 16 cents a dozen, poultry rates for hens and fryers, butter per pound, and assorted vegetables, fruits, nuts, and canned goods with varied regional origins. The document enumerates specific items like Florida tomatoes, Texas onions, California lemons, and Alaska salmon, with unit prices and weights.
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Texas
Idaho
Louisiana
Tariff changes shape trade conditions across regions
Dun's review reports large overall trade activity with caution in industrial and financial east and growing confidence in agricultural west and south due to crop conditions and export demand. Bank exchanges lag due to reduced speculation while railroad earnings rise. April exports at New York port set records, wheat and cotton prospects brighten, while textile and iron sectors show mixed signals amid tariff debates.
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Dun
Trade Today
Beatiny
Meats Lard and Grains Price List Snapshot
A historical price list lists Meats and Lard items with offers on dry salt extras bacon bellies hams and pure lard plus corn oats flour and meal prices. It notes per bushel bulk carload rates and several price points for breakfast bacon citrus and casings from San Antonio sources.
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San Antonio
Sugar Markets Steady Across Refined and Raw Grades
In New York on May 11, refined sugar stayed at 4.20 while spot raw sugar held at 3.38 for centrifugal 2.88 for Muscovado and 2.58 for molasses. European beet sugar was steady at 9s 84d for May and ds 44d for June beets with August beets up 4d to 9 7%4d.
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New York
Coffee market steady with modest gains amid light news
The New York market May 17 reports a quiet session with no strong directional trades. Prices closed with a small advance in nearby futures and Rio and Santos lists steady, while miscellaneous figures show minor shifts in other notes.
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Im Harre
Rio
Santos
Metals dull and unchanged in New York market
New York metal prices show dull activity on May 17 with Lake copper quoted at 16 dollars for electrolytic 15.87 to 16.00 and cost at 15.62 percent. Iron remains unchanged in the report.
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NEW York Metal
New York
Cattle Market Steady High Prices Across US Centers
Reports from Union Stock Yards May 17 indicate steady, high cattle prices with liberal grass fed steer movement from Texas. Cows reach 5.50, calves 7.50, hogs 8.50. most cattle sell 4.50 to 5.00, calves 7.00 to 7.60, hogs 8.00 to 8.50. few sheep or goats offered, prices steady.
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Texas
Fort Worth live stock sale reports small Saturday turnout
In Fort Worth Texas on May 17 Saturday receipts were limited with 950 cattle 50 calves 450 hogs and 815 goats. Beef steers sold for 6.25 heifers 6.50 and cows 4.26 to 5.10 while stocker steers were active and strong. Goats sold steadily and a small graft brought 8.70 with other deals around 8.40 to 8.60.
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Tex
Eggs Steady in New York Market May 1
New York produce report shows eggs steady with unchanged prices. receipts total 21 954 cases.
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New York
Cotton market shows narrow drift with European demand
New York May 17 The cotton contract market remains within tight ranges as speculation fades. Weather and supply demand drive moves while European spinners buy on dips and reports on new crop prospects influence sentiment ahead of the June 2 government report.
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Berlin
Balkans
Cotton Movement Shows May Slack Period And Large Deficit
May forecasting a slack month as the cotton movement runs 26 000 bales behind last year and the season deficit climbs to 2 145 000 bales. Weekly and cumulative figures from secretary Hester detail receipts at U S ports inland stocks and exports across regions with notable declines versus 1910 1911 and 1912 benchmarks.
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New Orleans Cotton Exchange
United States
Mississippi
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Northern Mills
Canada
Southern Mills
North
South
Seaboard
Cotton statistics and port receipts report
Port receipts 9 401,687 bales, Overland to mills and Canada 916,710 bales. Southern mill takings estimated 2,490,000. Stock at interior towns in excess of September 1 appears. Brought into may for season 4947 bales deducted from receipts 2097 from interior stock.
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New Orleans Cotton Prices and Stocks Report
New Orleans on May 17 shows mixed cotton quotes with classifications from low ordinary to strict good middling. Spot sales include 285 bales, total receipts 1669 bales, stock at 69 251 bales, reflecting market activity and varying grade valuations.
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New Orleans
Spot market updates in Houston on May 17
The Houston spot market reports unchanged Ov agg yo figures with sales totaling 605 bales per bushel and shipments 2206 bales. About 80,616 bales are referenced in the day’s activity.
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Houston
Tex
Cotton and metal market reports from multiple cities
Galveston notes spot cotton closing strong with a sale of 2 bales and stock of 117,619. Memphis reports steady spot cotton with middling at 12 1/2 cents. New York spots show uplands at 12.00 and gulf at 12.26. St Louis metal prices list lead at 4.20 and spelter at 5.30.
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Terhangee
New York
ST. Louis
Spelter
Cotton seed products prices and sales figures
Cotton seed markets show Memphis quotes with prime basis oil at 6.10 and meal at 28. Linters at 2 percent 8c. New York spot at 7.05 with May 6 asked and June 6.07 prices. July through December futures quoted or traded with various bids. total sales reported at 3600 units.
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New York
Sugar and commodities steady in New York markets
New York reports steady raws with Muscovado at 2.77 dollars, centrifugal 3.27, molasses sugar 2.52. Refined goods quiet while petroleum molasses and hides hold steady and leather remains firm.
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New York
Market Receipts and Quotation Summary at St Louis
Cattle receipts 1300 with market steady. Native beef steers 5.75 to 9.00. cows and heifers 4.50 to 8.50. Texas and Oklahoma steers 6.00 to 8.60. calves 5.00 to 6.50 in small lots. Hogs receipts 500, market steady. pigs and lights 7.00 to 8.66. good heavy 8.45 to 8.60. Sheep receipts 200, market steady. native muttons 5.00 to 6.75. lambs 7.00 to 8.25.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Market Report Chicago May 17 Quotation Changes
Chicago market updates show quotes for Viegs unchanged and receipts at 35,633 cases. Butter stable and poultry higher with alive chickens and springs up to 16% amid car receipts 94 with Michigan 45 48c Minnesota 40 45c Wisconsin 40 50c.
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Michigan
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Wisconn
May Wheat Shorts Alarm Over Position at Chicago
Chicago May wheat futures show tightness as shorts near forced covering. Purchases around 1000 bushels hint at market pressure, with limited open May contracts making shorts uneasy and potential price run. Corn weak, oats steady, and rainfall cuts causing some liquidation east of the river.
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Shorts
Isi
Grain and Vision One Week Close in Chicago Market
Chicago on May 17 reports grain and vision one closing steady for the week with ranges remaining steady as traders assessed supply demand and market momentum.
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Grain Prices and Bushel Listings at St Louis Market
Market notes show May oats at 68% to 69% cents per bushel and No 2 white oats at 39 cents. Wheat May 86 to 87 cents, July 89 cents. Corn May 66 to 66.5 cents, July 56 to 57 cents. Totals: 6000 barrels of oil, 88,000 bushels wheat, 61,000 bushels corn, 28,000 bushels oats.
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Mess Park
ST. Louis
Grain Prices and Receipts Report from Kansas City
Kansas City market notes show cash wheat prices for No 2 hard ranging around 85 to 89 cents and No 8 hard near 93 to 97 cents. Corn futures and mixed categories quoted with May and July contracts. receipts list 83 000 bushels wheat 10 000 oats 13 000 oats yesterday.
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Treasury Accepts Temporary Bonds for Bank Deposits in New York
Secretary McAdoo announced a shift allowing temporary bonds and certificates as security for government deposits in New York City national banks. The measure applies to legally issued temporary certificates until definitive bonds replace them, with bids for 4% bonds scheduled May 20.
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Treasury Department
McAdoo
New York City
Ury Department
Kansas City Market Report May 1 7 Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices
Receipts cattle 1600 including 100 southerns market steady native cattle 7.25 to 8.66 southern steers 7.75 cows and heifers 4.6 to 4 Hogs receipts 1500 steady bulk 8.36 to 8.45 heavy arvyah lights feet 6.75 to 7.50 Sheep receipts none market steady muttons 4.00 to 6.50 range wethers and yearlings 4.40 to 7.25
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Kansas City
Chicago cattle hog and sheep receipts and prices May 17
Receipts totaled 10 000 hogs with slow sales and mixed prices from 6 60 for pigs to 8 62 for light and 8 57 for heavy hogs. Cattle receipts 200 with steady market. beef cattle and calves priced from 3 95 to 7 10 while sheep receipts 3500 show steady market with native sheep 5 90 to 6 40 for yearlings and native lambs 6 50 to 8 70.
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Texas
Chicago Grain Prices Report May 17
Chicago commodity notes list cash wheats with No 2 red at 1 05 and 0 cents, No 2 hard at 92 to 92.5 cents, No 1 Northern at 93 to 93 cents, velvet chaff around 89 to 91 cents. Corn No 2 at 50 to 50.5 cents, No 2 white 80 cents, No 2 yellow around 54 to 58 cents. Oats No 2 white 39 to 39.5 cents.
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Butter eggs and poultry unech
Kansas City May 11 butter eggs and poultry unech reported in local market notes with prices and availability unclear due to fragmented text.
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Kansas City
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