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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1918

Page

13

May Cotton in New Orleans Pounds Up Futures Lower

May cotton in New Orleans closed higher by about 2 points while New York and other markets fell. Favorable weather and expectations of low grade moving to New York on July delivery dampened sentiment. Overall futures were 16 to 26 points lower with mixed intraday moves. New Orleans prices showed late morning gains but ended steady to lower as trading closed.

Cotton Exchange New York New Orleans Yesterda Liverpool UBT Hellingy Aly

Cotton market opens unsettled amid gains and losses

New York cotton shows irregular trading with early shifts from gains to declines. July and October prices swing after a sharp prior drop, aided by easy cables and lower spot markets, before ending the morning with mixed bids and a steady close for the day.

New Orleans Cotton Market Slumps on Selling Wave

The New Orleans cotton market opened steady but eased as traders moved to sell contracts. By midmorning prices fell 16 to 21 points from yesterday’s close with July near 24.60 and other months down, as dryness forecasts spurred selling amid dull afternoon tones. Futures closed Thursday with May up about 225 points and other months lower.

Orleas Houste Cotien Ll O'Cock New Orleans

Liverpool Cotton Prices Steady in Market Report

Liverpool May 3 reports steady cotton prices with good middling at 20.38, middling 20.26, and low middling 19. aid. Trade shows 2400 bales with 1300 American, receipts 2000 including 217 American. New contracts and old contract figures listed for May to September deliveries.

Liverpool Lowe T.aid

Provision Markets Local Packing House Quotations

Local prices for Thursday show dry salt bacon extras at 28 percent, 14 to 16 pound bellies, 2961 fancy breakfast bacon, 474 cents for fancy hams, bacon bellies 14 to 16 pounds at 2 cents, pure lard 2714 cents, compound 23 percent, American cheese 28 cents, Oleomargarine, low grade 26 to 2 pounds? centers include meduum 28 percent and fancy Sic.

Fisher Prices and Oysters Market Report Shared

Wholesale and retail fish quotes from San Antonio show salmon and halibut etc while oysters remain scarce. Prices per pound and per dozen listed with notes on wholesale and retail terms plus US weather and cotton market snippets interspersed.

Texas market price shifts hit several produce items

The Local Markets note Texas white wax onions at 150 per 4 crate on wholesale. New potatoes fall 26 to 50 cents per hundredweight to 2.00 2.28 and 25 cents cheaper per bushel to 1.25. Cabbage drops to 2.50 per hundredweight, 50 to 73 cents lower. Cucumbers slide 50 cents per bushel to 1.25 and 75 cents per half bushel. Green beans rise 25 cents per hampers to 1 to 2.25. Apricots down 50 cents per four basket crate, extra small oranges up to 6. No changes for eggs butter poultry provisions ore beef groceries mill products grains seeds hides.

Texas

Shippers Market Prices and Regional Quotations

Market notes from San Antonio showing egg butter and poultry price quotes for Thursday including lggs steady at 34 35c country creamery 43 45c per pound and PEM terms. Chicago reports butter 35 42c eggs firsts 30 33c standard 25 31c. potatoes higher with bulk at 1.00 1.10. Kansas City quotes butter 39c firsts 35c hens 28c eggs firsts 20c potatoes old 1.00 1.15 new 1.75 per cwt.

Lggs Texas Buiter Chicago Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Kansas City

Cattle and Hogs Prices Slide Across Northern Markets

Union Stock Yards report May 23 shows cattle and hog prices averaging lower in northern markets with Fort Worth easing for cattle and hogs steady, Kansas City down 6 to 16 cents, and sheep weak. Fort Worth quotes list heavy hogs at about 9 to 18 dollars and cattle mixed. Chicago and St. Louis prices reflected softer demand as vegetables rise and planting nears completion. Major buyers include Fort Worth stockers and Kansas City feeders with varied steer and calf values across regions.

Union Stock Yards Fort Worth Kansas City Tex Reeves Stronmir Ans Wethers

Fort Worth Grain and Hay Prices in Government Feed List

Prices for mixed corn white corn oats and alfalfa were offered through the Agriculture Department marketing bureau in Fort Worth and San Antonio. No. 1 alfalfa from Arizona priced at 28.20 per hundredweight with other feeds listed. reporters note the ongoing feed shortage and government market information services for herd owners and buyers.

the Agricntura Fort Worth Arizona W. G. Hand Department of Agriculture San Antonio Pscilers

Prospects for Good Crop Movement Bearish to Corn

Chicago May 23 reports show expectations of increased crop movement fading as traders cite unplanted areas and favorable planting weather. Prices fell despite some export demand, with corn closing heavy and June, July quotes slipping while hog market softness pulled down provisions. Markets in Chicago Kansas City and St Louis showed mixed futures with corn and oats easing, while English money remained tight.

Chicago Til Targa Commission Ute Ne Up Sayami Re Porta

Copper Shares With Other Equipments Have Many Sellers

New York May 23 Selling of leud itz issues resumed at opening. Coppers show heaviness on reports the war industries board refused to advance metal prices. Rails fell as Vacities Grangers coalers and New Hay Yen dropped about 3 points. United States Steel and Cort products led advances, while short selling pushed prices to low levels before a late rebound. Close firm with Liberty bonds steady and various industrials showing gains.

New York War Industries Board United States Steel Baldwin Locomotive and Texas Company Sumatra Colorado Fuel

Metal markets report and odd quotes from New York and London

The May 23 data from New York and London show metals like spelter and lead with spot and future prices. Spot lead at 7.00, zinc around 1245, London futures for various metals listed including zinc and copper. The piece closes with a presidential quote about choosing honesty over office.

NEW York Metal New York Toxshangs Lad Strong Brelter London Snot Rapper Futurea Witectra Rethe Spektin Future Lend Spelter

Thorough Probe Proposed for Aircraft Production War Inquiry

Wallington May 25 The Department of Justice will direct a comprehensive aircraft production probe led by Attorney General Gregory and Charles E Hughes. The inquiry will examine the entire war period, possible civil suits, or criminal prosecutions, and will require transparent reporting of findings to ensure national confidence.

Wallington 1. A Department of Justice Gregory Charles FE. Hughes Wilson Senate Ilaghes Chamberlain Frierson Ueon Minas

Certifying Texas Insurance Certificate of Authority 1978

A 1978 Texas filing documents that The Conte Commonwealth Casualty Company of Philadelphia has met Texas laws for a certificate of authority. The note includes official stamping by Commissioner Charles O Austin and references to a thorough investigation and final report expectations, with emphasis on prompt and full disclosure of findings.

Ney NA Ro YUIS Conte Monwealth Casualty Company Philadelpha Texas de Loxicess Thig Austin Tex Chas. O. Austing Sual

Wholesale Fresh Produce Prices From The Trade

A listed catalog of wholesale fresh vegetables and fruits with unit prices for onions potatoes carrots cabbageTun nips lettuce radish parsley sweet pepper asparagus cucumbers Texas round green beans beans and free fruits including apples apricots oranges bananas and grapefruit. Prices shown per hundredweight per bushel crate hamper and per dozen bunches vary by region and variety.

Texas Esorniiz Oregon Burbanks Colorado California Cabbag Washington Florida

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