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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
18
Futures in New York and New Orleans close about half to three quarters of a cent lower after a day of rain, war news, and technical selling. July remains strongest among months amid good weather forecasts and expectations of a favorable bureau report next Tuesday.
The New York cotton market rose early with May figures showing gains up to 20 points as near months respond to higher raises and favorable weather. Prices fluctuated through the first hour with July and October futures slipping and then recovering, while various reports hinted at supply and demand shifts and a tentative end-of-day level near 26.08 for October and around 28.8 for July.
The New Orleans cotton market declines on Wednesday as bids softened and prices drift lower. Traders note limited demand and weather concerns weighing on sentiment, with futures showing a downward move and nearby contracts trading weaker.
Spot cotton in Liverpool shows varied classifications with middling values and quotes in old pence. Reports total sales around 2,000 bales including 400 American, with forward totals and contracts closed, noting extensive American exports and transport figures for May.
A 28 year old Mexican man, involved in a bicycle and carpenter tools theft ring, escaped by leaping from a second story sheriff office window at 11 o clock Thursday night. He fell about 38 feet, landed in a tree, and eluded officers near Monterey Street and the IT G N railway tracks after being arrested with three others a short time earlier.
Wholesale prices shift as fruits and vegetables move in the market. Sweet peppers fall to 30 cents a pound while cucumbers rise to 2.60 per bushel and related sizes gain. California post season drives citrus to new highs with oranges at 7.50 a box and lemons up to 7.25. Pears and peaches show mixed movement, but many staples remain unchanged.
Readable fragments show bale counts and port names for cotton trade data. Listed figures include Galveston New Orleans Savannah Wilmington Norfolk Baltimore New York Philadelphia Brunswick and other Atlantic Pacific ports with varying bales reported.
A list of wholesale prices for fresh country produce including onions tomatoes beets cabbage and lettuce from various regions. Items show prices per hundredweight per bushel crate or dozen bunches with quantities and packaging terms. Regions include Texas California Oregon and Florida with items such as peppers bananas grapes lemons prunes and dried beans.
Hundreds of senior division ROTC members from colleges in the Southern Department will attend a month long training camp starting June 3. Institutions including Texas A&M, Rice, and Oklahoma colleges provide dozens to hundreds of cadets heading to camps in West Sheridan and Presidio, California for infantry training with artillery to follow. The aim is practical ROTC preparation so cadets may be commissioned in the reserve corps after regular studies.
British losses for May total 166 802 with 20 618 killed or died of wounds among officers and 128 566 wounded or missing among men. Weekly figures have hovered around 40 000, reflecting heavy fighting since the German offensive began in March. April’s total was 52 476 as casualties built up into May.
May 31 at Union Stock Yards Fort Worth reports sheep prices 5 to 50 cents cheaper with cattle and hogs steady to higher in other northern markets. Chicago and Kansas City notes show slower trading, softer cattle values, and mixed hog demand amid ample feeder cattle and a lingering surplus.
San Antonio price interpreters report flour is no longer quoted by the local committee. Stock on hand at ten tailors should be reserved for invalids and children. Corn flour and the four are plentiful with a strong supply of tare hay expected soon. New potatoes and onions cheaper due to better market supply. No Wheat recipes to be issued by the Federal Food Administration.
New York metal markets show unchanged spot quotations with quiet activity on May 31. London reports mixed copper and zinc futures with spot prices around £110 and £960 respectively, while electrolytic zinc and lead futures trade near £126 and £28 10s.
Wholesale and retail fish allocations for San Antonio show steady prices from Thursday with supplies moderate. Fresh red snapper, rock cod, and barracuda remain priced per pound for wholesale and retail, while frog legs and crabs sell by the dozen or pair retail.
Chicago May 31 Fresh low price records for the season in the corn market with ideal warm weather boosting germination. Opening figures showed wide variation, then a late rally and renewed declines as profit taking and supply concerns affected values. June and July contracts traded with unsettled closes and modest net declines amid mixed support.
Currency trading in Ban Ane tonto Friday remained quiet with details on Mexican peso rates and banknote activity. The report lists money rates across London New York and Chicago markets, plus cotton region temperatures and rainfall notes from the Weather Bureau.
Friday market notes show varied prices for dairy, poultry, and meats across Texas and Chicago. Butter Creamery 41 cents per pound, hens 24 to 25 cents, large fresh poultry 30 cents, lard 27 ½ cents, American cheese 28 cents, oleomargarine 26 28 ½ cents, bacon and ham prices listed, dry cast extras 26 cents, bacon extras 28 ½ cents. Includes Kansas City, Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota price references, and wholesale potato rates.
New York May 31 Stocks opened mixed as war developments influence investors waiting for abroad news. Industrial and equipment shares led losses while Union Pacific rose a point and Reading fell. Liberty bonds traded unevenly amid volatile activity, with overall prices fluctuating as steel and rail sectors faced pressure.
San Antonio hosts a highly valued Bexar County unit of the Woman's Committee on Defense as soldiers live nearby. Delegates reported to the Washington conference on Friday at the Chamber of Commerce detailing Wilson's interest and national council support.
Mrs. Paul Yeftich, former Red Cross nurse to Serbia, described atrocities against women and children and a seventy seven day trek through Montenegro and Albania to Italy. She noted Serbia’s alliance with the Allies and urged support for Serbian relief tag day.
John Fest Sr., 64, a longtime San Antonio grocer born in the city and co founder of Fest grocery, died Friday afternoon at his home 137 Garza Street after three months of illness. Survived by his widow three daughters Lena Jest Herman Berwick and Warren Knight. two sons Edwin and John Fest Jr. brother Edward West. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
A Mexican, 18, was arrested by Detectives Jones and Street at 6:40 pm Thursday for theft of $100 from Caffarelti Brothers Wholesale Grocery. The money was found beneath steps near the 1 and GN railway passenger depot. A separate report notes a 46 year old African American was charged with auto theft and related counts after a stay afternoon arrest.
Commissioner Heuerman directs the retopping and widening of Frio City Road from South Laaredo Street to the city limits. The Pine City Road surfaced width of fifteen feet proved inadequate, and the new width of 27 feet will allow three vehicles to pass and reduce accidents on the route between Kelly Field and the city.
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