Local markets steady through rainy spell with food demand up
Rain chilled business in the San Antonio district while the fair boosts food consumption. Oranges from California nearly sold out. apples cheap but lower varieties scarce. Bananas rise to 3.25 per hundredweight. lemons at 5 per box. Seed potatoes contracted less than last year. Irish Cobbler scarce. Sugar and syrup prices fluctuate with import activity from Cuba. corn syrup trends up as crackers and kraut prices rise. Brazil nuts and filberts distributed among traders as prices firm for several nuts and peanuts.
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San Antonio
California
Lencia
Yestern
Creamery and Poultry Prices Steady Across Markets
Shipper to retailer reports stable commissions while dairy and poultry items show modest prices. Butter per pound ranges 16 to 17 cents. fresh country candied storage 22 cents. cream and Swiss cheeses quoted, hens and springs priced per dozen, guineas and squabs per dozen, and turkeys at 12 cents per pound.
Quotations From City Market Report
The Associated Press lists dairy and packing prices in SAS City on November 7. Quotations include butter at 211/2 cents, creamery at 211/2 uye, firsts 29 cents, seconds 27 cents, packing stock 20 cents, best extras 2 to 6 cents, firsts 26 61/2 to 27 1/2 cents.
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the Associated Press
Sas City
Tter
Chicago dairy and meat market quotations November 7
Prices for dairy products and meats show steady creamery butter and cheese with steady to firm ranges. Hog and pig market notes report a large week to week increase in hogs and a rise in overall packing figures for the season, reflecting higher slaughter totals and weights.
Crop Diversification Urged by Cotton Men
Georgia committee of the Southern Cotton Congress urges Georgia producers to diversify into cereals and live stock to secure better cotton prices. The appeal says this can be done without reducing the total production and endorses campaigns to hold cotton acreage and reduce overall planted area.
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Associated Press
Union City
Tenn
Georgia Committee
Southern Cotton Congress
Cotton Producers of
Georgia
Lichstern Refuses Historic Wheat Offer
Chicago Nov 7 A J Lichstern a major cash wheat holder sold 100000 bushels of No 2 red winter wheat to millers on his terms after turning down a proposed sale of 6000000 bushels the largest offer yet for a staged wheat deal. He reportedly also sold 4 million bushels last week without changing his terms. The big offer was rejected because it missed his price by seven eighths of a cent per bushel.
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Associated Press
Chicago
A. J. Lichstern
United States
Lisehstern
Chicago grain receipts for day and comparatives
Receipts reported in Chicago today include wheat 107 cars with 26 contract grade and corn 361 cars with 42 contract grade. Total cars 47, with receipts at Chicago, Minneapolis and Duluth 659, versus 7846 last week and 742 on the same day last year.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Minneapolis
Duluth
Cotton Seed Products Price Report
Prime basis oil 4.56 to 4.57 cents per pound. Meal 24.25 dollars per hundredweight. Linters 1 1/2 to 2 cents per pound. Memphis market data dated November 7.
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Memphis, Tenn
New Orleans Rice Market Reports Active Trading
The local rice market was active and strong with contracts noted for Clean Honduras 3% at 506, Japan 2 3% at 23-16, and Rough Honduras 6125. Sales included 440 Rough Honduras at 2.25 to 3.00, 6250 Clean spencerse at 2.50 to 4%, and 603 Japan at 23-16.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Honduras
Japan
Cotton goods market quiet with steady orders in men’s wear
New York reports a quiet day for cotton goods trading though fair mail orders for miscellaneous dry goods reached jobbing and commission houses. Holiday trading in primary circles showed improvement and men’s wear mills continued to see rising orders.
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Associated Press
New York
Wool market and cattle shipments move through San Antonio
Wool prices for various grades listed in St Louis. Thirty carloads of Mexican cattle passed through San Antonio from Dryden to Fort Worth with stock from Pierre Blanca ranch. John Blocker brought cattle across the line at Drydell last week and Bill Jennings remains in Oklahoma managing cattle interests.
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San Antonio
Dryden
Fort Worth
Jennings and Blocker
Pierre Blanca
Mexico
Drydell
John Blocker
Bill Jennings
Oklahoma
Fancy prices rule at Union Stock Yards cattle sale
At Union Stock Yards on November 7, cattle meats drew high bids with cows of choice varieties at 3.75 dollars and most sales around 3.60. Total offerings reached 340 head including 75 cattle, 33 calves, 103 horses and 28 hogs, with receipts moderate and Calves scarce.
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Union Stock Yards
Jennings
Blocker
Dryden
Texas
Fort Worth
Valentine
Catarina
Taft
Antonio
Palestine
San Antonio
Seguin
Cuero
Maria
Hempstead
Logansport
San
Stockyard concerns and cattle raisers events in Texas
Texas Cattle Raisers members receive a letter from President Lasater and Secretary Spiller urging attendance at the national convention in Denver on December 12 and 13 to unite west coast stockmen against meat and cattle free trade threats. Visitors and notable stockmen are noted in San Antonio and Brewster County to gauge wintering prospects and livestock demand, with reports of favorable cattle movement and strong demand for aged stock.
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Lasater
Spiller
Texas and National Associations
Denver
South America
Mexico
Canada
American National Live Stock Association
West
A. F. Scholtz
Cattlemen's Exchange
Brewster County
Butcher Matthis & Son Sells Noted Jersey Steer
The large Jersey steer once attracting wide attention in local live stock circles has been located with Matthis & Son. They plan to offer the heavy beast retail to customers at the butcher shop.
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Jersey
West
Matthis & Son
Steers and Hogs Drop at Fort Worth
Fort Worth cattle market reports 8500 cattle with beef steers steady around 4.00 to 5.00 cents, feeder steers 3.60 to 4.35, cows 2.75 to 4.00, bulls 2.75 to 3.35. Calves about 600 head at 3.50 to 6.00. Hog receipts 1200 head open steady to five cents lower and close 10 cents lower at 5.75 to 6.50. No sheep listed.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Chicago Livestock Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago market report lists cattle receipts about 7000 with weak trade and steer ranges from 4.10 to 7.86, hogs receipts near 29000 with prices from 5.60 to 6.45, and sheep receipts around 36000 with slow activity and varied ranges across different classes.
Kansas City Market Receipts and Quotations Report
Kansas City today lists cattle receipts 15 000 with steady market. Native steers 5 50 to 9 00, southern steers 8 80 to 5 25, cows and heifers 2 75 to 7 00, stockers 3 60 to 5 85, bulls 3 10 to 5 00, calves 4 00 to 7 25. Hogs receipts 156 000 with prices 4 25 to 6 50, bulk 6 70 to 6 30, packers 6 00 to 6 30. Sheep receipts 15 000 steady, lambs 4 40 to 6 15, wethers 3 26 to 4 75, ewes 2 00 to 4 00.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Texas
Kansas City
Union Stock Yards
Wt. Price. Co
T. Cardwell
Valentine
H. Fredricks
W. P. Davis
Marfa
Sodwe Sc
M. Becker
John Lewis
McMullen Co
Live Stock Receipts and Prices in St Louis Market
Cattle receipts 9500 including 3200 Texans with steady to weak prices. Native beef steers 5.00 to 9.00, cows and heifers 3.00 to 7.00, stockers 3.25 to 5.25, Texas steers 4.00 to 6.75, calves 4.00 to 7.50. Hogs receipts 16500 with 5 cent drop. pigs 4.50 to 6.25, packers 6.10 to 6.40, heavy 6.10 to 6.50. Sheep receipts 2500 market weak. lambs 4.50, ewes and wets 3.00 to 3.75.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Texas
Oklahoma
Sheriff and Mrs Martin Visit Kingsbury Street hosts
Sheriff and Mrs Martin of Cherokee county are spending the week with Mr and Mrs KK Anderson at 418 Kingsbury Street.
Cotton futures steady as rains dampen New Orleans trade
New Orleans reports show cotton futures opening steady with 3 to 5 point gains early, yet trading dull due to impending bureau ginning data and widespread rain across the belt. Prices rise to 3 to 7 points over yesterday by noon as European cables are cautious on China, while local sentiment remains tentative.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Bureau
New York
Europe
Market quotes show steady opens and varied bids
The record lists futures bids by month with 910 for November, 9.10 for December, 9.08 9.09 for January, 9.16 9.17 for February, 9.28 for May and 9.387 for July. Prices appear tight with small bid differentials.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Liverpool cotton prices rise in steady day of trade
Close cotton spot in Liverpool shows gains of two points with American middling fair at 6.66 and good middling at 6.30. Day’s sales reach 10,000 bales with 2,500 for speculation and export, including 2,400 American, receipts 26,100, all American. Futures opened dull and closed steady with listed contracts from November to October.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
October Cotton Market Sees Bets On Record Exports
October is billed as a dead month by the cotton operator yet freight commitments hint at strong exports. Rumors say ocean freight rates may rise and the government report due tomorrow could show around 10 million bales. New York closed for election day while New Orleans and Liverpool stayed open.
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New Orleans
New York
Liverpool
Georgia spot market sag prompts widespread holdouts
A prominent Georgia spot firm notes a drastic shift in the cotton market dated October 31. Cash buyers scarce as farmers hold, high grade premiums scarce, and sentiment turns cautious nationwide. Mobile quiet, Dallas collections weak, Memphis farmers hedging, San Antonio trade soft amid low prices.
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Georgia
Local Exchange
Bradstreets
Mobile
Memphis
Dallas
San Antonio
Fall River Spinners Plan Delta Cotton Growth
English spinners buy large Delta land tracts to grow their own cotton. Fall River spinners respond by negotiating to purchase top plantations in the Delta. Governor elect Brewer is said to be leading negotiations.
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Associated Press
Jackson, Miss
Delta
Fall River
Brewer
Cotton Prices Steady In Memphis Market
Spot cotton in Memphis today holds steady with middling grade at 94.0 cents per pound. The market shows no change in price as buyers and sellers assess current demand.
Wright Brothers Barred from Flying at Kill Devil Hill
A Norfolk dispatch reports the Wright brothers are banned from aerial experiments at Kill Devil Hill where their shack was replaced after Westcott bought the land. Westcott threatened, claimed legal rights, and sought to remove the Wrights property while the brothers argued over permission and possession.
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Kill Devil Hill
America
Norfolk
R. L. Westcott
Captain Ward
Westcott
Wrights
Manteo
Kill Devil
Aviators
Corps
B. G. Crips
Orville Wright
Leading Spot Markets in New Orleans Houston and Galveston
Market notes show New Orleans quiet with 9 percent figures. Houston steady with similar percentage. Galveston steady with minor price indicators and ranges referenced.
Spot cotton market steady in New Orleans with varied grades
New Orleans on November 7 reports spot cotton steady at unchanged prices. Sales on the spot 216 bales to arrive 3100. Grades range from low ordinary to strict middling with quoted levels from 6 13-16 to 10 18-16. Receipts 16,317 bales. total stock 132,998 bales.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Spot cotton steady in Houston market
Houston reports spot cotton at steady levels on November 7 with middling grade holding at 9 percent, unchanged from prior readings.
United States Export Figures by Destination
The report lists weekly export totals by region with Britain France and continent totals. It notes stock levels for yesterday and compares with last week and last year as well as season excess figures.
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Britain
France
Continent
Wrights' aviation dispute ends with land access and new shed
Westcott accuses Wright of unfair removal from service after twenty years. Wright asserts legal rights and seeks to oust aviators from his property. He gains land access from John Mann and erects a long shed to house the new aeroplane as machinists move in. Orville plans to depart Dayton soon.
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Westcott
Wright
Kill Devil
John J. Mann
Mann
Wrights
Orville
Dayton
Ohio
Oklahoma City backs 80 percent bond for county road building
C F Scott of Oklahoma City president of Illinois Concrete Machinery says citizens approve 80 percent of a 1 250 000 bond to build 148 miles of roads in the county. 133 miles to be asphalt macadam, rest sand and clay. City bears 80 percent, county 20 percent. improvements benefit business but not direct city residents. He expects the bond to pass by a wide margin and will inspect Bexar County roads before leaving San Antonio.
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C. F. Scott
Oklahoma City
Okla
Illinois Concrete Machinery Company
Scott
San Antonio
County Highway League
Dexa County Highway League
Oklahoma State Highway Department
W. 8. Hawkins
Bexar County Highway League
Ear
Bexar County
Praise for Mebane Cottonseed Exhibit at the Fair
J F Carl assistant district attorney of Bexar county notes as a former Caldwell county cotton grower that seed cotton needed to make a bale rose from 1800 pounds to 1100 pounds with Mebane’s cottonseed. He credits A D Mebane & Co for benefiting growers more than unions and organizations. The exhibit by Lockhart firm draws many visitors and even notes a seed quote from Brazil.
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A. D. Mebane & Co
Lockhart
J. F. Carl
Bexar County
Caldwell County
Mr. Carl
Stovall’s fate and 1912 managerial scramble in major leagues
The piece notes George Stovall may only be a player if he stays in the majors. Griffith’s signing as Washington manager places pilots for 1912, leaving the St. Louis Browns in need of a new manager. Stovall, praised for rallying Cleveland's scattered forces to a strong finish, is cast adrift after previously securing a 1912 managerial slot.
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George Stovall
Griffith
Washington
Boston Nationals
Boston Americans
St. Louis Americans
Cincinnati
Garry Herrmann
Stovall
Cleveland
Jim McGuire
Orleans
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