Cotton closes at an advance as traders confident
Local cotton prices move higher with gains of a dollar as traders show confidence in the market.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1915
Page
5
Local cotton prices move higher with gains of a dollar as traders show confidence in the market.
Readable sections indicate ready holiday trade in San Antonio as merchants add staff and wagons for a busy week. Prices rise for celery cranberries and turkeys. sugar and cotton markets show mixed moves amid broader market nerves. Local reports flag steady demand and anticipated cautious trading into next week.
New York November 23 wholesale market intercom shows prices in the optins market averaging 77 cents higher than the prior week. New Orleans November 4 futures quotes edged up about 23 to 28 points as the comparison data follow.
Liverpool futures market report lists December-January at 664, January-February 6240, February-March 0 and other gaps. The document shows varied contract months with mixed bid levels and noted prices in the Liverpool cotton market.
A dense price list and commodity report covers a wide range of goods from fruits and vegetables to canned goods and dried fruits. It includes market prices for cotton, coffee, sugar, flour, meats, and grains, with town references from Calveston Galveston New Orleans and Charleston, and notes on weather and agricultural conditions.
Amid unsettled prices in the coffee and grain sectors, weekly trends show lower wholesale costs for certain staples while packing centers face disruptions. Weather effects depress consumer demand and boost some overseas grain movements as producers adjust output and supply lines.
In Fort Worth and other markets, live stock demand weakened with packers cutting prices to push for lower offers. Cattle and hog auctions showed mixed results as buyers hesitated, hogs trading around mid six dollars, cattle steady to lower, with market activity subdued across Texas and neighboring cities.
A discussion urges farmers to invest in affordable warehouses to protect stored cotton from moisture and damage. The piece cites insurance savings and reduced losses as key benefits, arguing that proper equipment and ground clearance prevent decay and allow six month storage with minimal damage.
Cordill estimates Texas cotton production at 3,260,000 bales with total U S yield around 4,898,000 bales. He cites weather and crop conditions, notes variability by state, and previews expected prices and regional impacts for the season.
Market notes from Chicago to New York show activity in beans, corn, butter, and poultry. Prices appear mixed with notes on soy futures, cotton, and grain futures across several regional exchanges.
New York May 1 The United States Steel Corporation gains influence on the market as its favorable statement boosts steel shares. Investors see a positive tone across related sectors with industrials and banks showing activity while bond interest remains varied.
The New York financial markets report shows clearing houses and trust companies with reserves totaling 249.906 million dollars for the week, up 4.014 million from the prior period. The note mentions Mercantile partners and currency figures including Mexican dollars, with copper items and various oblique references to market activity and political undertones.
A fragmented 19th century style report outlines cotton markets in New York with references to prices, acreage, and crop conditions across months. It mentions Wall Street tone, trade figures, and notes unusual activity around shipping and ginned quantities, including references to ARS and Atlantic connections and a dramatic, unclear narrative about a mother tied to explaining a piece of Loiivily. The article lists several geographic mentions and industry terms, reflecting an uncertain data-heavy market brief.
The report lists grain and butter markets with scattered price notes in Kansas City Chicago and New Orleans. Wheat and corn prices appear with December and other futures timing, alongside butter trade in Elgin. The OCR fragment shows multiple city datelines and commodity mentions without clear, continuous details.
New York financial data show increased bank deposits and reserves as the Clearing House reports stronger cash levels. Figures detail gains across major banks, including Federal Reserve and regional institutions, with notable rises in deposits and reserve balances amid uncertain markets.
The grain market sees higher provisions and demand abroad influence prices. Wheat futures rose about a cent per bushel week over week, while provisions climbed from ten to thirteen cents, amid rumors of European demand and shifting export expectations. The market closed steady as buyers reacted to quality and supply signals, with larger commodities holding price strength.
Local markets in San Antonio list grain and provisions prices with scattered figures for corn beans oats and flour per bushel and pound. Entries include No 4 soft red winter No 3 white and other grades with bid and asked quotes and varied regional adjustments.
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