Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 47 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1916

Page

9

For Sale A Nice Improved Farm Near Boerne Texas

A for sale notice offers 250 to 880 acres with house, fine well and cistern waterworks, good barn and outbuildings. About 100 acres cultivated. Excellent chance for an energetic man with a small family. Greece address J. C. Reinhard, Boerne, Texas.

Roosevelt Ave San Antonio Loan &Trust Co Thorman Navarro Crockett The San Antonio Loan & Trust Co Greece J. C. Reinhard Boerne Texas

Several Fine Farms for Rent

Classified notice indicates multiple farms available for rent at 617 Gibbs Building.

Gibbs

Cotton Rushes Up In Material Demand

Local markets show strong demand for cotton with prices rising as buyers seek material supplies. Trade reports indicate brisk activity across districts and sustained interest from mills and exporters.

Cotton market rises on bullish crop estimates and ginning pause

Cotton prices climbed to new season highs as private crop estimates pegged output around 10.8 million bales ex lint. San Antonio buyers pushed spot bids up to 19.12 for good middling with strict middling around 18.75 and the market eyes the census ginning report due after the 18th.

Cotton Exchange Tomorrow’s Bureau San Antonio Census Bureau

New York Cotton Opens Up on Bullish Cables and Demand

The cotton market opened with gains of 20 to 32 points as March rose to 19.77 and July to 19.96 after the call. Strong Liverpool buying and a Memphis crop estimate of 10,800,000 bales supported early strength while cold belt prospects and active commission buying added to the rally before midday, with January and May futures advancing further and spot houses and Liverpool cover driving demand.

New York Igher Liverpool Liverpool Memphis

Cotton futures open steady in New York. Liverpool set higher

In New York on November 18 cotton futures opened steady with December at 19.00, January 19.55, March 19.70, May 19.89 and July 19.92 cents. Liverpool futures are expected to open Tuesday 8 to 9 points higher after the 11 o'clock call.

New York Liverpool

New Orleans Cotton Market Opens Higher on Strong Spot Demand

In New Orleans on November 13 the cotton market opened steady and bought up, rising 21 to 24 points in the first half hour. Strong outside demand followed the firm spot situation, with a late afternoon dip leaving the best months 26 to 28 points higher at 1:30.

New Orleans

Cotton futures open steady in New Orleans

New Orleans on November 13 reports cotton futures opening steady with December at 19.00, January 19.18, March 19.45, May 19.67, and July 19.77. Futures closed higher later with December and January gains.

New Orleans

Spot Cotton Prices Decline at Liverpool Market

Liverpool cotton market reports spot prices with Good Midling at 11.61d, Middling 11.49d, Low Middling 11.34d. Sales reach 10,000 bales, including 1,000 for speculation and others. Receipts total 10,000 bales.

Liverpool Omer

Futures quotes from Liverpool market dated November 13

Futures steady in Liverpool with settlement data for several forward dates from November 11 to November-December across contracts. Notable levels include November 11.37%4 and December-January 11.35% with various d values and monthly spreads through October-November 10.81d.

Liverpool

Skyrocketing grain alarms bakers and millers in San Antonio

Wheat futures surge on the San Antonio Board of Trade as prices climb to multidecade highs. Millers warn flour costs could rise and some expect a 10 cent loaf, while embargo talks surface among Master Bakers Association members and a national poll shows split views on export restrictions.

San Antonio New York Chicago Master Bakers’ Association Europe United States National Association of Master Bakers Wilson Departments of Agriculture and Commerce Master Bekters Association

Market Prices for Country Produce in San Antonio

Buyers list the following delivered prices for country produce in San Antonio on Monday. Cane and Texas country candled prices steady. Texas creamery 30 to 34 cents per pound. Sunny 25 to 24 cents. packing stock P oe the pound. Poultry firm with hens 6.00 to 8.00 dollars. large fryers 6.40 to 7.00. broilers 3.59 to 4.00. turkeys 21 to 22 cents per pound. siena 6.50 to 6.00 per dozen. geese 7.00 to 9.00.

San Antonio Texas Texas Creamery

Chicago market quotes for dairy produce and potatoes

Quoted prices for creamery products, eggs, and potatoes in Chicago. Creamery items at 23 36 4 cents with receipts of 2984 cases. potatoes steady with Minnesota Dakota whites at 1.50 1.60 and Ohio Michigan Wisconsin whites at 1.45 1.60. live poultry higher with fowls at 14 cents and springs at 17 cents.

Chicago Oeene Creamery Minnesota Dakota

Market Quotations Reported From Kansas City

Kansas City market quotes show butter at creamsery 34 1 2 cents per pound firsts 32 cents seconds 30 1 2 cents packing 28 cents. Eggs listed at firsts 35 1 2 cents. Poultry prices include hens 15 cents roosters 12 cents broilers 20 cents.

Kansas City

Cotton Seed Quotations Reported In New York

New York November 13 cotton seed quotes showed a decline from prior levels as market activity reflected mixed demand and steady supply, with traders awaiting fresh data on crop conditions and processing costs.

New York

Hearing date fixed for western trunk line freight rate increases

The Interstate Commerce Commission set December 2 in Kansas City Missouri for the hearing on proposed freight rate increases affecting most west bound transcontinental traffic. Washington D C reports the action on November 13.

Washington, D. C Western Trunk Line Interstate Commerce Commission Kansas City

Cold Weather Boosts Demand at Cattle Markets

Cold weather sharpened beef buyers appetite across markets. Fort Worth reported a 25 cent cattle price boost while Chicago Kansas City and St Louis showed gains for cows and calves. Hog shipments were ample and most centers posted declines. San Antonio noted lower tone with prices near last week. Receipts included 669 cattle 75 calves 469 horses 480 hogs and 25 sheep with 318 cattle 75 calves and 169 hogs sold locally.

San Antonio Fort Worth Chicago Kansas City St. Louis

Fort Worth Cattle Market Holds Steady Tally

Fort Worth stockyard reports 6200 cattle with prices steady to 25 cents higher. Steers 5.00 9.00, stockers 6.50 6.70, cows around 5.20 8.60, bulls mixed. Area receipts about 3500, bulk sales near 9.60, top at 9.66. Sheep receipts 1000 steady, lambs 9.00 9.50, yearlings 7.60 7.50, wethers 7.00 7.60, ewes 7.00, goats 3.25 5.00.

Fort Worth Tex Saeed Va Ste S

Livestock Receipts and Prices Reported in St Louis Market

In St Louis on November 13 receipts totaled hogs 13 000 cattle 10 500 and sheep 2 000 with mixed price ranges. Hogs steady to five cents higher with lights 9.35 to 9.95 and prime heavies 9.95 to 10.10. cattle decline across beef steers yearlings cows and calves with native steers 7.50 to 11.50 and cows 5.50 to 7.76. sheep steady with lambs 7.60 to 11.45 and yearlings 8.00 to 8.76.

ST. Louis Texas

Livestock Receipts and Prices From Kansas City Market

Receipts and quotations show hogs and cattle trading steady to slightly lower. Prime fed steers range 10.00 to 11.50. dressed beef steers 4.50 to 9.75. cows 4.50 to 7.50. calves 6.00 to 10.50. Lambs 11.00 to 11.50. yearlings 8.25 to 9.00. wethers 7.50 to 8.50. stockers and feeders 5.50 to 10.75. Total receipts about 28,000 cattle and 2,000 sheep, with 300 southern cattle among them.

Kansas City

Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep in Chicago

Chicago November market report shows receipts around 67 000 hogs with steady to five cent lower prices. Bulk 9.35 to 10.00, heavy 9.00 to 9.90, sows and pigs listed. Cattle receipts around 1 000 with weakness. native beef 6.90 to 11.90, western steers 6.60 to 9.90, stockers 4.76 to 7.90, cows 3.65 to 9.60, calves 8.28 to 11.76. Sheep receipts around 1 000 with weak tone. wethers 7.80 to 7.5, lambs 8.25 to 10.76.

Chicago Ill Eggers

Oklahoma City cattle sales report November 13

Receipts: cattle 3400 steady and active hogs 1100 five cents lower sheep 600 weaker. Today’s sales show average weight and price with Howenstein Lawton Oklahoma listing 88 steers and related prices.

Oklahoma City Okla Wendy Price Howenstein Lawton Oktla

Grain market buoyed by European demand and Argentine losses

Upward moves in wheat and corn as London and Buenos Aires news support prices. Argentine crop damage from frost drought and locusts boosts early gains. final quotes show December near 1.89 to 1.90 dollars and May around 1.94. Oats reach new highs as hog receipts weaken provisions.

Chicago Liverpool Buenos Aires United States

Market Quotations Briefly Mixed Across Grains

Chicago market quotes show mixed grain futures with No 2 red wheat around 1.89 to 1.93 and corn futures near 1.07 to 1.08 dollars per bushel. Oats and barley prices also listed, reflecting modest moves in the day’s trading.

Chicago

Market Quotes From St Louis Grain Prices Nov 13

Quotation list shows Chicago wheat and oats prices with No 2 red at 1.92, No 2 hard at 1.90, No 2 at 1.02, No 2 white at 1.00 plus oats up to 58 cents and rye around 1.46. The report notes price moves and minor variations in grain futures.

St, Louis

Wheat and corn futures rise in Kansas City quotes

Kansas City market quotes show wheat higher at 1.55 to 1.92 for No. 2 red. corn gains with No. 2 white 9?c and No. 2 yellow 97. oats advance with No. 2 white 57e. rye at 16 to 1.37.

Kansas City

Grain futures close in mixed Kansas City trade

Kansas City grain futures closed with wheat and corn showing modest moves. Wheat December at 1.87 US dollars, January at 1.89, Corn December at 6 1/2 cents, May at 6 1/2 cents.

Kansas City

Provision markets Chicago provisions prices list

Quotation report from Chicago markets shows San Antonio provisions and local packing house quotes for Monday. Dry salt extras 16¾¢, bacon extras 18¢, dry salt bellies 14-16 lb average 18¢, fancy breakfast bacon 23¾¢, fancy hams 22¢, bacon bellies 14-16 lb average 20¢, pure lard compound 15¢.

Weather Bureau observations for November 13, 1916

Observations recorded at 8 am with wind under 10 mph and precipitation under .01 inch not published. Allen Buell, Meteorologist, notes the routine Weather Bureau data.

Allen Buell Meteorologist Weather Bureau

Sugar futures slip as selling pressures mount on Monday

Sugar futures opened steady in New York trading and then weakened as commission houses renewed selling. At noon raw sugar held near unchanged while refined grades rose up to 15 points. Quotations listed include centrifugal 6.62, molasses 5.65, cut loaf 8.65, cubes 8.00 and refined sugar figures across several grades.

New York

Metal list rises but general stock market shows uneven gains

New York November 13 opening shows irregular market with renewed pressure on top names. Central Leather falls sharply while metals rise to new peaks and United States Steel holds firm among mixed results. Profit taking tempers gains as the close remains heavy amid war issue influences and fresh peace rumors.

New York Ray Cooper United States Steel Lst

Money Markets Report Mexican Currency Quoted Ahead

Trading in Mexican money at Ban An on Monday showed available quotations for pesos against local currency. Traders monitored exchange levels and potential impacts from market conditions as the week opened.

Metal markets report from New York and London

Metal market notes from New York and London show lead at 7.00 and spelter firm with spot Saint Louis delivery at 11 percent. In London, lead prices at 30 pounds sterling and spelter at 55 pounds sterling with 16a quoted.

New York London

Subpoena Request Aims At NY Central Directors

Minority stockholders Clarence H. Venner and James Pollitz asked the Ohio Utilities Commission to issue subpoenas for all New York Central directors to attend a November 17 hearing on a 12 million dollar equipment trust. Figures named include Van derbilt Williams Rockefeller Andrews and Baker of New York. The commission previously refused to subpoena nonresidents in similar cases.

New York Central Lines Columbus Clarence H. Venner James Pollitz New York Central Railroad Ohio Utilities Commission Willam_K. Vanderbilt C . Willams Rockefeller Alfred J. Gral Horace E. Andrews George F. Baker New York

Cotton seed futures close steady in New York

Cotton seed futures end firm in New York with spot at 12.65. November contracts range 12.67 to 12.95, December 12.70 to 12.73, January 12.74 to 12.76, February around 12.80, March 12.81 to 12.82, May 12.85, June 12.80. Total sales numbered in the low thousands.

New York Cotton Seed Ates Aeee Vanes

Ranchman Montalvo Found Shot at Las Escobas Ranch

A rancher and Las Escobas owner Montalvo was found dead with a bullet wound at his Carrizo Texas property in Zapata County. A stranger who had been staying at the ranch for weeks disappeared the day the body was discovered.

Laredo Tex Montalvo Las Escobas Carrizo Zapata County Texas

Tankositch Reported Hanged in Salonica

In Salonica on November 18, reports say the Austrian authorities hanged the father of Major Tankositch and his wife for involvement in the Sarajevo royal heir murder plot. Major Tankositch died of wounds from Pajarevatz during the latest invasion.

Tankositch Salonica Major Tankostich Sarajevo Major Tankositch Pajarevatz

Sunset Over Hoopville Delightful Yet Modest Town Scene

A visiting easterner praises a Hoopville Ohio sunset from a veranda. The native observer, in a dry tone, calls the scene “not bad” for a small town. The moment captures small town charm and a traveler’s awe in a brief hospitality vignette.

Ohio George Hoopville Philadelphia

Steel Mills Do Enormous Business This Month

United States Steel Corporation reports bookings for rolled products at 313 percent above full mill capacity. The surge comes from railroad equipment construction with large export contracts also noted. Orders for bars plates and shapes for car building total about 206000 tons this month and rail orders reach 100000 tons including 80000 tons exported to France.

New York United States Steel Corporation France

Higher Cotton and Wages Boost Goods Across Markets

New York November 13 cotton goods stay firm amid election uncertainty. Upward price trend driven by wage rises and higher coal costs. spot demand steady, supplies tight for year. Bleached cottons rise, dress ginghams likely up a cent, wide sheetings higher. retailers report record spring orders for wash and white goods.

New York Southern Standard

Investigation urged from calf to plate in livestock trade

The American Live stock Association market commission calls for a nationwide inquiry into the livestock industry from calf to plate. A national hearing is planned for December 4-9 in Chicago with leaders urged to supply data on market conditions and distribution waste.

Denver Colo American Livestock Association Market Commission National Conference On Marketing and Farm Products Chicago American National Livestock Association West Edward J. Burken Omaha

Army orders list resignations accepted for several officers

Resignations accepted for CAPTAIN PREDERICK A HARTUNG FIRST LIEUTENANT MEYER N STARK and others from Wisse & CON DIT medical reserve SECOND LIEUTENANT 8 STRONG of Illinois MARCUS MONSARRAT New York and WILLIAM BRUSH Iowa Adv. promotion light want ads offer a daily dollar box prize of Santonettes

Prederick A. Hartung Pennsylvania Meyer N. Stark Wisse & Condit Medical Reserve 8. Strong Illinois Marcus ~" Monsarrat New York William Brush Iowa

Supreme Court orders re arguments on compensation laws

The Supreme Court ordered re argument today in cases testing the constitutionality of Washington New Jersey New York and Iowa workmen's compensation laws. No date was set for re hearing, and no reason was given. The court also ordered re argument of an Ohio employers liability case. Appeals by Wells Fargo American and United States Express from an Oklahoma commission order on possible refunds await settlement guidance, likely leading to dismissal.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court of Cases Washington New Jersey New York Iowa Ohio Wells Fargo American United States Express Oklahoma Corporation Commission Supreme Court Commission Express

New York Street Railways Earnings Fall During Strike

New York Railways Company reports September and October passenger revenue fell by 1,047,420 from the prior year due to street railway employes strike. System carried 23,589,919 fewer fares. subway and elevated lines gained nearly 1,000,000 in receipts.

New York New York Railways Company

Tropical disturbance moves north toward Gulf with gale winds

A tropical disturbance near Swan Island in the western Caribbean was moving northward with increasing intensity. Weather warnings extended along the southeast coast from Tampa to Jupiter as winds were expected to shift to gale force over the eastern Gulf, southern Florida, and Cuban waters.

Washington, D. C Swan Island Caribbean Sea Weather Bureau Tampa Jupiter Gulf of Mexico Florida Cuban

Retailers Hold Fair in San Marcos Texas

The five day exposition by the San Marcos Retail Merchants Association closed with success. Displays ranged from automobiles to filmy laces with many booths artistically presented. Entertainment featured the San Marcos Baptist Academy orchestra and housewives contests with premiums. Prize winners included Mrs Emmett Remey and others, plus a baby show with Pauline Gary George Burtos Smith and Gwendolyn Smith placing.

San Marcos Tex Emmett Remey H. C. Storey Medie Kyle Walter Dezelle Pauline Gary George Burtos Smith Gwendolyn Smith

Ghosts breach seance with skeleton key quip

In a dark exchange the speaker jokes that after locking windows and doors for a seance the shades left the scene by using skeleton keys. The line suggests a playful supernatural caper rather than a literal break in.

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Palestine Goose Creek F. B. Alexander Buena Vista Pasc Ondo Zay Smith Fender Man Prospect Hill C. J. Crosby Travis Crockett Ao Peck Ave Ford Denver Blvd Pittsburg W. Summit Ave Nims & Hyde Tobin Hill Gracie Cornett Ramsey Exec Swearingen Houston & Alamo Ee Exchange Beacon Hill Kerrville C. Mcleod & Co State Bank E. C. Holt Nicholson Furnish Brady Tobin Hill Real Homes Cincinnati Mr. Covington Nicholson & Furnish Moor W. Florida Leard & Schnelle Gunter Ding & Pott B. Inten St Sarena Presa ST Cliff Ave Anpeesee St Crocke Gay Acres Tame C. Wentz Trinity Valley R. B. Morris Carter Mullaly IL L South Houston Galveston , New York NEW York Futures Liverpool Futures Crockett and New 914 Scobby Fireproof TORAG N. Medina &T Phone Crockett Rave Terni Lemon Byonies Bakers and Millers Shippers’ ‘Market Cotton Statistics U. S Galveston Mobile Ala Savannah Gay Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Boston Chicago Livestock Jose May Kansas City Futures Chicago, Il Ae. Close U. 8 Department OF Agriculture Weather Bureau Mtg Abilene Navn Amarillo Atlanta Birmingham Brownsville Dallas del Rio el Paso Jacksonville Key West Fila Louisville Obile Tavior Washington N Newark Wall St NEW York Stock List Mon Sat Allis-Chalmera A American Car & Foundry American Tet & Teleaaee Sahae Crucible Steel Teem General Electric Eee Great Northern Fd Beene Great Northern Tllinois Centra Seeewe Inter Merc. Mar.pfd Kansas City Southern Louisville & Nashville Liggett & Myers von Ereeseres Lorillard Company Maxwell Motors Mexican Petroleum Sevens Missouri Pacific Saan Eene National Lea Lee York Centra Nee Aeene Bortelte & Western We Northern Pacific Lll Pennsylvania Oe Rep Iron Board Air Line Sloss, Shef, Steel ‘& Tron Southern Pacific Southern Railway Tae Studebaker Corporation Reseraaeae i Money Markets Ank National Bank Bank of London Eae Carranza Metal Markets NEW York Metals London Metal the Central Trust Co. Capital Bank and Trust Company Land Department John W. Warren John J. Stevens Albert Steves Sr John Feat Otto Wahrmund A. O. Terrell Jesse J. Oppenheimert Charles Schreiner R. R. Russell Adolph Wagner Alexander Joske . G. Bechtel Fred W. Cook John T. Wilson Bam C. Bell Alfred Duerier Ed Rand MM OW. Terrell Dr Adolph Herff Co T. Priest Steel Mills United States Corporation R. R. Buying National Livestock Association Gulf Caribbean San Marcos Association Lacaud & Son Iincorporat Bankers San Antonio, Texas Mexico City Tampico Vera Cruz
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication