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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1915
Page
4
Spot markets show uneven movement as cotton prices soften after recent declines. Trade notes point to strong futures activity despite weaker cash demand, with sentiment cautious ahead of near term signals from European and Asian markets.
A fragmented price list from a wholesale market details vegetables fruits meats and commodities. It lists cabbage cucumbers apples oranges and canned goods with prices per crate per pound and per bushel, plus notes on weather, regional markets, and freight terms. The jumble includes multiple locations, items, and figures, with emphasis on per unit costs and wholesale trade specifics.
Market observers report a quiet close to strawberry season with few shipments of produce and limited price changes. Sellers note steady prices on butter and vegetables while shipments face logistics challenges and questions about demand as supplies taper, with overall volume near 180,000 units.
The dispatch describes fluctuating agricultural prices and weather-driven market mood. It notes modest declines in fruit and dairy values, with attention to tomato and meat futures. Officials caution about rain patterns and forthcoming price adjustments.
Dallas May 22 market receipts show varied cattle futures with steady to lower prices across beef and veal categories. Nearby slaughter weights range from light calves to heavy cows, while hog receipts at Chicago reflect softness versus yesterday's averages and mixed loads of native and mixed grades.
Trade lists show cattle sales at MA City Oklahoma with heifers and steers under scrutiny.,somp details indicate prices around 2.56 per unit and lighter volumes in cattle. sheep offerings estimated at 800 head with baleat noted.
Texas bankers urged lending to farm youth to foster thrift and agricultural interest. The program encouraged boys to borrow for breeding stock and crops, secure notes with small risk, and repay from harvests. Case studies in Macon and nearby counties show boys gaining experience, banks extending support, and communities watching promising results in education and farming.
May 2 Berlin reports efforts to avert famine as rural districts near Berlin contribute land and labor to cultivate crops. German authorities expect a 1816 potato harvest to ease shortages though prices for bread coffee and tea remain high. Berlin and neighboring towns have raised funds and provided subsidies to support farmers while the government coordinates distribution and import needs.
A scrambled wartime market list shows meat and staple prices climbing, with notes on the prewar price level as a reference. The owner of a Berlin grocer is cited in the record, detailing dried beans, dried peas, dried lentils, and potatoes among latest price changes.
Marine intelligence from Gatanston Texas lists arrivals and exports with unclear dates. The report mentions ships from New York and references British neutrality and greater trade activity. Names and specifics are partially garbled, but indicates ongoing ocean commerce and freight movements between the United States and Atlantic ports.
Wall Street remains the world financial hub as rates hit lows and currency values shift. Trading volumes show broad caution with stocks averaging 300,000 to 960,000 shares daily, while European and Canadian influences pull prices. Domestic sectors see steady demand for rail equipment but mixed signals hit merchants and banks amid ongoing global financial tension.
The notice discusses Mexican currency exchanges and money markets, noting rates and terms for government bonds and currency conversions. It references figures like 458.60 for a notation and mentions American bonds and English money standards with various percentages.
In Antonio and surrounding markets, wholesale prices show steady rates on staples. Butter and cheese quotes, poultry and eggs vary by grade and packing, with creamery items and refined fruits listed at specific per unit costs amid fluctuating supply.
Export data show a weekly cotton outflow of 417,007 bales from all Walled Blaten Ports versus 74,871 bales the prior year. The report details byport figures, year‑to‑date comparisons, and regional shipments including Overland, Canada, and Southern mill stocks, with totals and dates referenced for Sept 1 comparison.
In western wool markets including West Boston and Kentucky dealers report continued improvement. Foreign wool purchases rise as buyers show in demand for average to large lots with prices varying by grade. Texas and New York trade activity remains steady with some exporters noting improved bids for certain grades.
Crop prospects are less rosy as grain prices edge higher amid unsettled markets. Wheat futures show strength yet rains grip trade, with bids fluctuating and prices for No 2 hard and No 2 red wheat shifting. Reports from Chicago and Kansas City indicate cautious gains, while fodder and corn quotes vary.
Banks show a week’s gain with a total of 1 80,314,000 in present monetary deposits. The Federal Reserve and New York reports reveal increases in vault cash, reserves, and demand deposits across multiple accounts. Strong figures include total resources near 1.9 billion and reserves around 580 million, driven by higher deposits and memory of adjusted liabilities.
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