Cotton market notes and price movements across cities
Quotations show middling prices for San Antonio Houston Galveston and New York markets. COTTON EXCHANGE May 18 reports early gains driven by cables, later volatility from submarine rumors and a Russia Germany truce, with spots steady to higher in New York and New Orleans and San Antonio at 19.65.
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New York Cotton Gains Ground Amid Rising Demand
The New York cotton market rose with new highs for the season as buying surged from Wall Street and the West. Early trading showed gains of 9 to 12 points over last night, with July and October futures climbing to 20.33 and 19.99 respectively before selling pressure limited further advance amid press reports.
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For Rent Real Estate Notice Beacon Hill Home for Sale
Advertisement notes a new home on Beacon Hill offered for sale at a bargain price. It emphasizes location and quality with a large lot two stories a nice garage and easy payment terms though the seller claims a need for cash now with a balance on terms.
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For Sale H. Thorman Homes Crockett Texas
Real estate ads list multiple properties in Crockett including 425 Navarro Street near Alamo Plaza with 7 rooms and bath at 7000 dollars and 1000 dollar cash payment, 1033 East Commerce Street 4 room cottage, modern five room cottage on 38 Mesquite Street with cash and monthly terms, plus additional 4 room cottages and rental options. Contact numbers Travis 6886 and Travis 23900 with agents G and H Hagelstein.
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Market fluctuations on Russian German truce news
A temporary truce between Russia and Germany sparked brief liquidity in the market as July futures rose to 20.25 and October to 20 cents, then retreated to around 20.42 and 20.09 amid irregular trades. Earlier highs reached 20.62 for July and 20.28 for October before midafternoon activity cooled.
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Wall Street
Cotton futures open steady on May 1 in New York
Cotton futures opened barely steady on May 1 with May at 20.15 and July 20.19 while October 19.85 and December 20.02 also listed. Futures closed Friday 13 to 22 points higher, signaling a broad daily gain.
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New Orleans Cotton Advances on Cable News Rumors
In New Orleans on May 18 the cotton market rose as July futures briefly dipped then climbed on strong buying after cable news. Trading reached 9 to 11 points above the previous close in the first half hour, with gains of 43 to 45 points on expectations submarine activity was curtailed while a truce rumor between Germany and Russia weighed on spot prices. By noon, trading months were up 17 to 19 points and spot quotations rose 38 points.
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Germany
Russia
Cotton futures steady as May prices listed in New Orleans notes
In New Orleans on May 18 cotton opened steady. Futures quoted May at 19.63, July at 19.47, October at 19.25, December at 14.3. The market closed Friday with little change, up about 20 points.
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Connate
Cotton market steady in Liverpool with strong sales
Spot cotton in Liverpool closes firm with good middling at 13.38d and middling 13.26d. Sales reach 8000 bales, including 800 for speculation and export, while receipts total 11000 bales.
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Liverpool
Cotton statistics from Liverpool weekly report May 18
May 18 Liverpool weekly cotton statistics show totals including 62,000 bales forwarded to mills, of which 57,000 are American, stock at 575,000 with American at 448,000. Imports amount to 2,000 with American 22,000, exports 1,067. futures quoted for various periods.
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Liverpool
Cotton seed oil quotations today reported
New York on May 18 published cotton seed oil quotations for the day with price levels from the market report.
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New York
Cotton Region Bulletin May 18 Temperature Readings
The 24 hour summary for the Houston district notes a general temperature rise to near normal levels, with the northwest showing a 5 to 10 degree excess. Maximum reaches 93 degrees in northwestern Texas and western Oklahoma. No precipitation reported.
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Oklahoma
New York Coffee Market Quiet on May 18
In New York on May 18 the coffee market showed quiet activity with futures steady at 8.00 for May and 10 3/4 cents for July. traders reported slow turnover as bids and offers remained narrow.
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New York
All GRAINS AND PROVISIONS RISE
Chicago May 12 bearish futures and firm cash premiums dominated the grain pits as cash wheat premiums firmed and Minneapolis stocks fell 820000 bushels while Pacific coast export orders lifted July and September futures before a strong close. Corn weather offered only a transient bearish tilt.
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Tikenet
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Local Market Prices Fall Across Fresh Produce and Provisions
Wholesale cucumber prices fell to 1 dollar per half bushel for ham per and 2 dollars per bushel hamper while flour slipped to 14.40 and 14.60 per barrel. Wheat shorts dropped to 2.30 per hundredweight and chicken feed to 3.20 per hundredweight. Fancy breakfast bacon rose to 40 cents. greens salted hides at 20 cents per pound. tallow and wax inched up to 7 and 30 cents per pound respectively. Mexican money quotes were posted with slight shifts. No changes were noted in fresh fruits groceries butter eggs poultry grains or seeds.
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Texas
Provision Markets Local Packing House Quotations
Local packing house quotes show salt extras at 24.5 cents and bacon extras at 26 cents. Dry salt bellies average 14 to 16 pounds at 26 percent, fancy breakfast bacon 40 cents, fancy home 290, bacon bellies 14 to 16 pounds average, pure lard 19 cents, American cheese 29 cents per pound.
Market Quotations Report from Chicago Trade Desk
Chicago traders report early quotations with highs and lows across several commodities or securities. The figures show highs around 38.42 for one item and 22.50 for another, with lows near 38.30 and 20.55 respectively.
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Acas
Shippers Market Lists Tender Prices and Daily Poultry Rates
Shippers market quotes show eggs steady at 29 ivc per dozen in Texas country by candle and creamery butter at 32 35c per pound, country butter 25 30c. Poultry remains steady with hens 17 18c per pound, old roosters 11 12c, large springs 23 32c, medium springs 20 32c, broilers 3.25 3.60 per dozen, turkeys 18 19c per pound, ducks 7.00 8.00 per dozen, geese 9.00 10.60 per dozen.
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Texas Creamery
Chicago Grain Quotes from May Market Report
Wheat prices quoted for No 2 red at 1.90 per bushel, No 2 hard nominal. Corn No 2 yellow and Oats standard values listed along with Barley at 1.25 and 1.6.
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Kansas City Market Quotation Report May 18
Quotations show cash grain values with No 2 bard at 2 95 to 3 05 for wheat No 2 red 2 55 to 3 00. Corn No 2 apes 1 59 to 1 50 No 2 white 1 65 to 1 65 Oats No 2 white 71 to 72 cents No 2 mixed 71 to 72 cents.
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Chicago Market Quotes Report May 18
Butter steady and creamery at 32 37%c. Eggs advance to 934%c with 29,954 cases received. firsts 3231, ordinary 31 32c at mark. Potatoes unchanged with 6 cars of white varieties from Idaho to Michigan received. Poultry alive unsettled. fowls at 20%c and springs 28 32c.
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Grain futures close higher with mixed wheat and corn prices
Kansas City May 8 grain futures close with wheat May 2.85 July 2.249B September 2.04 and corn May 1.59B July 1.50% September 1.41.
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Market quotes for wheat corn and dates in St Louis
Wheat prices shown: No 2 red $3.05, No 2 have $2.48. Corn values: No 2 $1.65 1.67, No 2 white $2.47 1.69. Dates: No 2 7lc, No 2 white nominal.
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ST. Louis
Kansas City Markets Quotation Highlights May 18
Quotations listed for butter creamery at 39c per pound, firsts 39c, seconds 36c, packing 31c. Faes firsts 34c. Poultry prices for hens 18c, roasters 15c, turkeys 26c, broilers 34c. Potatoes old 3.10 dollars, new 3.50 dollars.
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Kansas City
Federal Reserve Heads Rally to Boost Liberty Loan
Federal reserve banks except Dallas and San Francisco met in Washington to discuss arousing the spirit of 17 and ensuring full subscription to the two billion dollar Liberty loan. The conference aimed to guide subscription purchasers for a thirty day campaign as about 800 million dollars had been paid in estimates to the Treasury before active solicitation began four days ago.
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New York Sugar Prices Quiet Across Markets
New York May 18 raw sugar quiet with centrifugal at 5.96 dollars and molasses at 5.08. Fine granulated sugar stable at 7.50 dollars.
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Weather Bulletin Observations May 18 1917 Fort Worth
Observations taken at 7 am Friday May 18 1917. Note wind speeds under 10 mph and precipitation under 0.01 inch are not published here. Allen Buell, Meteorologist, Weather Bureau.
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Texas Dealers Oppose 5 Percent Auto Tax Plan
W B Beck Fort Worth automobile dealer protests proposed 5 percent auto tax in war revenue bills in Washington urging Texas congressmen and senators to oppose it. Beck argues the tax will depress Texas sales and rallying dealers to present their viewpoint to lawmakers.
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State sues Texas Guarantee Bank for franchise tax forfeiture
In the Fifty third District Court today the state filed suit against the Texas Guarantee Bank and Trust Company of Waco for forfeiture of charges for alleged failure to pay its franchise tax. The state also seeks penalties accrued since the tax became due.
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Cotton goods market strong on Thursday in New York
New York May 18 cotton goods for printing converting and government purposes showed strength and activity Thursday boosting other market divisions. Burlap markets remained steady.
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New York
Turpentine and Resin Firms Report May 3 Figures
In Savannah on May 3 figures show a turpentine firm with 45 percent sales 261 receipts 377 shipments none stock 10129 and a resin firm with sales 1234 receipts 835 shipments none stock 70892 Quotations list multiple grades from B to W WG 625 and WW 630.
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Market Report From New Orleans On Rice Prices
New Orleans market notes record rice prices on Thursday with receipts listed as Rough 1615 millers 749 clean Honduras 2382 Blue Rose 333 pockets. Unclear total figures reflect steady quotations amid trading activity.
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Northern hog market shows strength at Union Stock Yards
May 18 at Union Stock Yards the northern cattle market held steady while hogs gained some strength and sheep edged above steady. Cattle and calves were very steady in the city trade with receipts of 687 cattle 274 calves 8 horses and 92 hogs plus 300 goats.
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Market Reports From Fort Worth on Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Fort Worth markets show hog receipts around 1500 with heavy trades reaching up to 16.00 and tops at 16.00. Cattle receipts near 5000 with brisk activity. Reeves cattle at 8.60 to 12.00, stockers 6.50 to 9.25, heifers 7.50 to 10.50, cows 6.50 to 9.25, bulls 6.60 to 9.25, calves 7.50. Sheep receipts about 500 with lambs around 18.00, yearlings 14.00, ewes 12.50 to 12.60, goats 8.50 to 11.00.
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Chicago Market Receipts and Quotations May 18
Chicago reports receipts of 13 000 hogs with firm prices and mixed lots. hogs quoted bulk 16.85 to 16.40, light 15.10 to 16.25, heavy around 15.60, pigs 10.50 to 4.55. Cattle receipts 1000 with native beef cattle 13.70, stockers and feeders 7.60 to 10.40, cows and heifers 6.65 to 11.60, calves 10.00 to 14.75. Sheep receipts 8000 with market steady. wethers 12.75 to 15.75, lambs 15.75 to 21.00 including sheared.
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Market cattle hogs and sheep prices reported in Kansas City
Kansas City reports May receipts for hogs at about 2000 with a strong market up to five cents. Cattle with 600 receipts include 100 southerns as steady price ranges from prime fed steers at 12.50 to 13.25 and calves up to 18. Sheep show 500 receipts with lambs quoted 15.00 to 20.00 and other small stock priced from 12.00 to 16.09.
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Market Steady As Receipts Rise In St Louis Cattle Hogs
May 18 St Louis report shows hog receipts 8500 with steady market listing Lights 15.80 to 16.25, mixed 15.89 to 16.50, prime cattle prices: native beef steers 7.50 to 13.00, cows 6.00 to 11.00, stockers 6.00 to 10.00, Texas quarantine steers 5.50 to 9.50, sheep receipts 1100 with steady market. ewes 11.50 to 15.05, yearlings 13.00 to 16.90, clipped lambs 14.00 to 16.35.
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Three Games Played In Junior B Indoor Baseball League
The Navigators beat the Pirates 56 to 1, the Panthers won 7 to 2 over the Buffaloes, and the Bronchos defeated the Oulers 5 to 1. Panthers and Bronchos tie for first. Howard Johnson and George Johnson led Navigators batting. Arthur Scobey led Pirates.
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Market closes heavy after war stock gains fade
New York stocks opened higher with gains in United States Steel near a record, cemented by advances in Westinghouse and Mexican Petroleum. Auto shares dragged as General Motors and others slid, while rails and coppers showed small moves before selling intensified and traders pushed prices down at the close.
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Money Markets Report from San Antonio
Trading in Mexican money in San Antonio Friday with quotes for bid and asked prices. Figures include Bank notes from State Bank 8.15 8.71, National Bank 1.5 1.6, and Bank of London and Mexico 10.0.
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Time loan rates and call money figures reported
In New York on May 18 time loans remained steady at 4 percent for 60 90 days and six months. Call money traded easier with rates around 2 percent high and low, with the ruling rate at 2 1 2 percent and last loan at 2 4 percent.
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Financial quotes from New York markets May 18
Mercantile paper 1% 5 per cent Sterling 60-day bills 4.72 commercial 60-day bills on banks 4.7114 commercial 60-day bills 4.71% demand 4.759-16 cables 4.767-16 Guilders Demand 41 cables 41% Bar silver 74%c Mexican dollars 57%c Government bonds irregular Railroad bonds irregular
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London Market Rates Report May 18
Bar silver at 384 per ounce and Money at 34% with 4 per cent discounts. Short bills offered at 4 11-16 percent and three months at 4 percent.
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Metal markets report for York May 18
Lead and zinc firm with MaySpelter and spot East St Louis deliveries. Copper steady with electrolytic spot and second quarter at 21 to 33, third quarter and later at 28 to 30. Iron steady, tin at 65 to 66.
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London Metals Prices Report May 13 Update
London market summary lists lead at 30 pounds 10s per long ton spot and 54 for Spelter. Copper futures at 129 pounds 10s and electrolytic at 142. Tin spot at 250 pounds 10s with futures at 249 pounds 10s.
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Norris Stewart Leads Junior A Indoor Baseball Doubleheader
Norris Stewart's team won two Junior A games at the Y M C A. They defeated Archer 6 to 5 in game one after a late rally and then routed Halliday 14 to 5 in the second. Winters homered and tripled for the winners. Stewart and Wosnig each had three hits.
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Wholesale Produce Prices From Texas to California Markets
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Memphis Beats Mobile 6-4 in Southern League Action
Memphis defeated Mobile 6 to 4 at Mobile behind a multi-run rally. Chattanooga topped Nashville 4 to 3 at Chattanooga with Ellis and Marshall driving the win. Birmingham downed Atlanta 7 to 3 at Birmingham as Day and Sheehan led the battery. Little Rock edged New Orleans 5 to 4 at Little Rock with Smith and Higgins starring.
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Willows Widespread Across Hemispheres and Sap Composition
Willows are native to most countries except Australia and New Zealand. They occur across the Northern Hemisphere and reach toward the South Pole regions. Sap refers to the plant juice composed of water, minerals, and organic substances inside cells of living willows.
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