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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1912

Page

9

Enliven City Market House to Boost Local Trade

Ht Parker urges housewives to cooperate with merchants to revive the San Antonio city market. He announces a mailed circular asking housewives to help restore the market as a central, economical place for buying supplies. Lemons slump to 7 per box. orange supply firm but unlikely to drop until navel crop after Thanksgiving.

San Antonio J. H. Parker Parker California Louisiana

Local Market Prices Offer Wide Range of Poultry Produce

A detailed list shows large hens at 5.56 to 6.00 per dozen, medium hens 5.00 to 6.50, fryers 4.00 to 4.60, broilers 2.50 to 3.00 per dozen, turkeys at 12 per pound, and various butter cheese eggs fruits vegetables and canned goods with California and Colorado origins and multiple crate and per unit prices. Includes meats and lards, sugars and coffees, dried fruits, flour and bran, and hides with varied bulk rates and case prices.

Colorado California South Texas Manwell House Illinois Arkansas Calfornia Michigan Pioneer Liberty Bell

Market Quotations From Kansas City Auction

Quotations reported in Kansas City show butter at 29 cents creamery, firsts at 27 cents, seconds at 22 to 23 cents, packing stock at 22 1/2 cents. Eggs quote extras 28 cents, firsts 22 to 28 cents, seconds 17 cents.

Kansas City

Eggs Steady as Fresh Receipts Reported

New York on October 3 reports eggs steady in price with no change noted. Receipts total 12,580 cases as market activity continues to track supply levels.

New York

Explanatory Weather Notice from 1912 San Antonio

Observations taken at 7 a m with seventy five kilometer time. Air pressure at sea level and isobar lines described. Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity and East Texas through Friday evening. Precipitation yesterday none and 0.06 inch for the day. total since January 1 16.78 inches.

A. m San Antonio Vicinity East Texas Northwest

Cattle Pens Cleared On Steady Price Basis

Union Stock Yards Oklahoma City Fort Worth report Oct 3 good cattle market as pens cleared steadily. Cows high to 4.26 with most 3.50 4.00. calves 4 to 5 per cwt. hogs mixed with several 8.60 porkers. stocker steers expected to bring strong money. outside buyers active.

Union Stock Yards

Texas cotton belt ace drops to seventy two at noon

Dallas Texas October 3 temperatures in the cotton belt were reported at noon as 72 degrees with readings rising later. The weather note highlights a mild autumn pattern across the region.

Dallas Tex

Real estate transfers listing numerous 1912 deeds

A dated compilation shows numerous transfers from September to October 1912 across San Antonio additions including Lakeview, West Laurel Heights, Alamo Heights, and Bay-area blocks. The notices record buyers and sellers such as Mary Routledge, J M Jennings, Willie Werner, C J Grobe, R T Pruitt, Abbie York, Marie Bringoff, E V C Bringoff, Rudolph Kielmann, and many more with parcel descriptions and prices from $10 to $40,069.

Mary Routledge J. M. Jennings New City Willie L. Werner C. J. Grobe R. T. Pruitt Abbie York Dewey Place Marie L. Bringoff E. V. C. Bringoff New City Block Lakeview Addition Rudolph Kielmann E. Henderson Grandview Harlandale Realty Company A. L. Stephens Harlandale Addition J. T. Satcher J. B. Hancock Lakeview Townsite Company Hardin Main Avenue Flores Street Rodriguez Street Southwestern Land Corporation Ludwig Neumann Berlin Heights W. PD. Lacey West Laurel Heights G. F. Blesse O. W. Cliett B. J. Latham Ella Goldman Jene Michel Caesar Bates Lynnwood J. H. Kirkpatrick Louis Colznan San Fernando R. F. Townsend L. P. Jordan Ae Pe Alamo Heights T. M Otto Truckemeyer Tyne and Keystone Karl Kodzino J. J. Tucker Nevada Vers Streets Henry Kanner Fannie Barsch Perez Street J. Scruggs Et al Jesse Yantis North Tenth Street J. E. Bell A. C. Hamilton New Rd Highland Park Street Realty Company J. W. Christian College Heights

Building Permits Reported for Several Dwellings and a Barn

F A Stanish secures five room dwelling on South street for 2750 dollars. Mrs A Luekelen four room dwelling on Simpson street for 700. Louise Arnaud estate store building on Presidio square for 6000. W M Smock eight room dwelling on Riggsby street for 2500. W A Silvens three room dwelling on Menchaca street for 356. W J Riley barn on River avenue for 200. Jose Perez four room dwelling on Tampico street for 57 dollars.

F. A. Stanish South Street A. Luekelen Simpson Street Louise Arnaud Presidio Square W. M. Smock Rigsby Street W. A. Silvens Menchaca Street W. J. Riley River Avenue Jose Perez Tampico

Ordinary Fort Worth stock yards run features steady cattle

Cattle sold steady but trade slow at Fort Worth stock yards on October 3. Hogs active 6 to 10 cents higher, sheep steady 10 to 15 cents lower. Only a dozen carloads of slaughter cattle. prices generally $4.50 to $5.60. Calves and hogs reported mixed gains, with hogs top around $8.55 and calves $4.00 to $6.40. Receipts incluce 3200 cattle, 1500 calves, 2200 hogs, 900 sheep.

Fort Worth Tex

Chicago Market Receipts and Prices Report

Chicago today reports cattle receipts of 6000 with a slow to steady market. Beeves sell 6.50 to 11.00, Texas steers 4.50 to 6.00, western steers 5.75 to 9.00, stockers and feeders 4.35 to 7.75, cows and heifers 2.85 to 8.00, calves 8.00 to 11.60. hogs receipts 14000 and prices 5.50 to 9.20, bulk 8.75 to 9.05. Sheep receipts 25000 with steady market. native lambs 4.50 to 6.80, western lambs 4.75 to 7.15. Native wethers 3.25 to 4.25, yearlings up to 5.25.

Chicago Texas

Cattle Hogs And Sheep Prices In St Louis Market

Cattle receipts were 6500 with 2500 Texas stock and steady trade. Native beef steers brought 5.50 to 10.75, Texas Oklahoma steers 5.00 to 9.00, cows and heifers 3.25 to 6.00, calves 5.00 to 6.50. Hogs receipts 4500 and prices 10 to 15 cents higher, pigs and lights 7.00 to 9.15, mixed 9.00 to 9.15, heavy 9.00. Sheep receipts 4500 and market steady, native muttons 3.50 to 3.65, lambs 5.50 to 6.00.

ST. Louis Texas Oklahoma

Kansas City Market Report Tuesday October 3

Receipts totalled 6000 cattle with 2000 southern head. native steers 5.75 to 10.90. southern steers 4.50 to 6.00. southern cows and heifers 3.25 to 5.26. Hogs receipts 5000. market 10 cents higher. bulk 8.60 to 8.85. heavy 8.50 to 8.80. packers and butchers 8.50 to 8.90. light 8.40 to 8.85. pigs 6.00 to 7.00. Sheep receipts 10,000. muttons 3.00 to 4.00. lambs 5.50 to 6.65. range wethers or yearlings 3.50 to 4.60. range ewes 2.25 to 3.7.

Kansas City

Louisville and Nashville Railroad to raise capital to 72 million

Stockholders at Louisville voted to increase capital stock from 60 million to 72 million. Funds will finance main line improvements per prior plan. All directors were re elected. The board meets in New York on October 10.

Louisville Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company New York

Cotton goods markets show steady demand and broadening trade

New York on October 3 reports steady cotton goods markets with broader trade evidence. Cotton yarns display increased inquiry, worsted yarns hold firm for late delivery, and the knit goods trade shows active demand for all goods on order.

New York

Automobile Licenses Listed By Number And Holder

Licenses numbered 2774 to 2779 listed with holders and addresses. Mrs M Rossman at 112 South Monumental. Lone Star Brewing company on Jones avenue and again. A M Hoak 224 Main avenue. Collins company at Walnut and Starr streets. J B Hollowell 103 West Magnolia Avenue.

Mrs. M. Rossman South Monumental Street Lone Star Brewing Company Jones Avenue A. M. Hoak Main Avenue Collins Company Walnut and Starr Streets J. B. Hollowell West Magnolia, Avenue

Wheat Prices Slide On War News

Wheat prices eased due to a calmer Balkan outlook with December futures opening around 90% to 91% cents. Corn showed steadiness, oats rose slightly, and provisions moved higher in sympathy with yard activity.

Chicago Balkans Kansas City Omaha

Market quotations for wheat corn and oats

Quotations show cash wheat with grades including No. 3 red at 1.02 to 1.04, No. 2 hard 91 to 92 1/2 cents, No. 1 northern 92 to 93 1/2 cents, No. 2 northern 88 9 1/2 cents. corn No. 2 at 67 1/2 to 68 1/2 cents, No. 2 white 69 cents, No. 2 yellow 68 1/2 to 69 cents. oats No. 2 white 34 1/2 to 34 3/4 cents, standard 34 4 to 34 3/4 cents.

Import Prices Move on Chicago Wheat Market

Quotations show cash wheat higher with No 2 track red at 1.05 to 1.07 percent, No 2 hard 90 to 92 and 4 cents higher. No 2 track 70 cents, No 2 white oats steady. Track No 2 at 32 to 44 84 cents, No 2 white 35 cents. Wheat December 91 and May 95 cents. Cork December 49 and May 60 5? cents. Oats December 20 cents, May 33 5? cents.

Chicago Cork

Market Wheat and Corn Prices Steady in Kansas City

Quotations show cash wheat steady with prices for No 2 hard at 86 90c, No 8 84 96, and No 2 red 1.00 1.03. Corn unchanged to up 1c with No 2 mixed at 81 87c and No 2 white 70c. Oats steady with No 2 white 33 3c. December futures: wheat 85%c, corn 48%c, oats 32%c.

Kansas City

Copper and metal prices steady in New York markets

New York on Oct 3 reports copper quiet with spot and December bids around 17.25 to 17.87 for various forms. Tin holds near 50.5, lead around 5.10, spelter 7.50 to 7.75, antimony 10.12, iron firm with No 1 northern at 17.00 to 17.50 and No 2 northern 16.60 to 17.25, southern varieties between 17.75 and 18.25.

New York Lake Cookson's Northern South- Tk. Blank Southern Soft

Bank of England Withdraws 450000 Pounds for Egypt Shipment

London reports 450000 pounds sterling withdrawn from the Bank of England for shipment to Egypt. The move signals transfer of bullion for Egyptian needs.

London Bank of England Egypt

Paris money market quotes in brief

Paris on October 3 records three per cent rentes at 90 francs 40 centimes for the account. Exchange on London quoted at 25 francs 27 centimes for checks. Private discount rate noted at three per cent.

Paris London

London metals steady with mixed copper and tin quotes

Copper weak with spot 77 pounds 8s 9d and futures 78 pounds 3s 9d. London tin steady with spot 227 pounds 10s 6d and futures 226 pounds 5s. Lead steady at 21 pounds 5s and spelter 27 pounds 10s. Iron Cleveland warrants at 66s in London.

London Cleveland

London financials note and local service listing

London market update shows Consols at 73% and Bar silver steady around 2948. Money market rates for 2 per cent and 8 months bills quoted. reference to Riebe Undertaking Co offering auto ambulance service at 221 E Com. and phone 341.

London Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service

Cotton Reactionary Tendency Characterizes Market Move

Cotton opened steady to up six points on covering and buying after yesterday's break. In Liverpool southern selling pressured prices, but New York and New Orleans narrowed losses with steady demand and rumors of storm signals. By midday prices hovered 15 to 17 points higher, spot quiet, middling uplands nominal.

New York Liverpool Gulf Coast Gulf

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady on Favorable Weather

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady with minimal gains as weather forecasts favored widespread fair conditions across the belt. Early trading showed moderate demand and thin offerings, with shorts taking profits before prices edged higher and then drifted to a dull, easier tone by late morning.

New Orleans

Cotton market report from Liverpool trade desk

Close: spot cotton steady with prices easing. American middling fair 6.794 pence, good middling 6.314, low middling 6.11d, receipts and sales total 12,000 bales, of which 10,200 were American for speculation and export.

Liverpool

Cotton futures open and close steady in Liverpool session

At Liverpool futures market on October 3 cotton opened easy and closed steady with front month and nearby contracts quoted across several spreads. October at 6.18 pence, October-November 6.09 pence, December futures around 6.044 pence, and July-August at about 6.104 pence.

Liverpool

Cotton Seed Prices and Sales Reported in New York Market

The New York cotton seed oil market closed firm with spot prices from 6.25 to 6.50 and futures showing modest gains. Trading included October at 6.27, 6.28. January 6.00–6.02. March 6.06. total sales 14 700, with prime basis oil around 5.00 to 5.04 and meal and linters nominal.

New York Vento Dee Memphis Tenn Sabes. Se

Leading spot markets in U S middling prices

New York middling 11.25 and New Orleans 11 44 cents. Liverpool middling 6 31 4. Houston middling 11 16. Galveston middling 11 8 percent. Memphis middling 11 %e.

New York New Orleans Liverpool Houston Galveston Memphis

New Orleans Cotton Prices and Receipts Report

Spot cotton prices steady to off slight with middling at 11 3 4 cents. Sales on the spot 600 bales. arrivals 1200. Receipts 6517 and total stock 57 812 bales. Variety ranges from low ordinary to strict good middling with quoted figures for each grade.

New Orleans

Cotton Prices Hold Steady in Houston Market

Spot cotton closed steady with declines of fractional cents across grades. Quotations ranged from low ordinary at 65.16 cents to good middling at 115.16 cents, with sales totaling 869, 1,0 b. 4586 and shipments 17,637 while stock stood at 108,064 bales.

Houston Tex

Cotton market closes steady in Galveston trade

Spot cotton ends steady in Galveston with declines from fractions to 11 cents. Prices show low ordinary six and three quarters, good middling eleven and a half cents. Week receipts total 29,298 with stock at 233,243 and spots sold 1,020.

Galveston Tex

Cotton Spot Quiet as Market Holds Middling Prices

Cotton spot in New York on October 3 closed quiet with middling uplands at 11.25 and middling gulf at 11.50 per pound. Sales totaled 100 bales.

New York Gulf

Memphis Spots Spot Cotton Steady in New Market

Memphis Tenn Oct 3 spot cotton prices held steady with middling grade at 11 and a half cents per pound.

Memphis Tenn

Cotton Movement Shows September Decline in New Orleans Report

Secretary Hester reports September movement of the cotton crop from September 1 to 30, 1910, down 176000 bales versus last year, with mixed comparisons to earlier years. TotalSeptember receipts at U S ports and inland stock heights show shifts across mills, exports, and seaboard stocks.

New Orleans Hester United States Mississippi Ohio Potomac Northern Mills Canada Seaboard

Cotton Statistics This Week Exports by Destination

Exports to Great Britain 124060. Exports to France 70255. Exports to continent 109730. Exports to Mex and Jap 4564. Last year totals 134328 and 31578 and 126166 and 6808.

Great Britain France Continent

Weather Summary for Houston District Stations

Temperatures and rainfall for the Houston district for the 24 hours ending at 8 o clock this morning show generally fair weather. Temperatures are nearly normal across the area. Allen Buell, Local Forecaster, Weather Bureau.

San Antonio Tex Houston Allen Buell Weather Bureau

Births Follow City Waywork Listings in Mixed Notices

To Mr and Mrs Charles Flocke a girl born September 29 at 1315 North Comal street To Mr and Mrs A Garcia a girl born September 29 at South Flores street To Mr and Mrs J C Young a girl born October 4 at 516 Shirley street To Mr and Mrs M Groom a girl born October 1 at ty 7 ae To Mr and Mrs D Martinez a boy born October 3 at 210 San Luis street To Mr and Mrs George Fried a boy born September 24 at 844 Culebra avenue To Mr and Mrs S H Braun a boy born September 25 at 110 Benton street To Mr and Mrs W Q Herndon a girl born September 27 at 110 McMullen street

Charles Flocke North Comal Street A. Garcia South Flores Street J. C. Young Shirley Street Sere M. Groom D. Martinez San Luis Street George Fried Culebra. Avenue H. Braun Benton Street W. Q. Herndon McMullen Street

Wool Market Report from St Louis Trade Desk

St Louis wool market steady as of October 3. Medium combing and clothing wool trades at 23 and a fraction, light merino around 19 to 21 cents, heavy fine 13 to 18 cents, tub washed about 26 cents. Local traders note modest activity and firm prices across grades.

ST. Louis

Burial Permits For Welch And Colilman

Burial permits issued for D. W. Welch aged 38 who died September 30 at 701 South Zarramora Street and for A. Colilman a plumber of 16 Main Ave.

D. W. Welch South Zarramora Street Aia A. Colilman Main Ave

Stock Prices Rally On Opening As European Stability Lifts Markets

Leading stocks rise at the opening with Union Pacific St. Steel and Amalgamated Copper up a point or more. Reading and Union Pacific shine among standard issues as improved European conditions and easier money rates spark a vigorous rebound before midday. Canadian Pacific slips sharply, but bulls push selected names higher later.

New York Union Pacific St. Steel Amalgamated Copper Anaconda Bethlehem Steel Reading Canadian Pacific Atchison

New York Mercantile Exchange Rates and Bonds Report

New York on October 3 reports prime mercantile paper at 544.6 percent, sterling steady with 60 day bills at 4.82.25 and demand at 4.85.70. Commercial bills total 4,814. Bar silver at 63 1/2 cents, Mexican dollars at 49 cents. Government bonds steady and railroad bonds firm.

New York Sterling Exchange Barkers

Money on Call and Time Loans Rates Change

New York on October 3 reports money on call eased to 3 4 5 percent at closing bids with offered rates at 4 percent. Time loans extended to 60 days 5 6 percent 90 days 5 4 percent six months 5 4 5 percent.

New York

Market Briefs From St Louis Metal Trade

ST. LOUIS METAL lead quiet at 4.97 percent and spelter firm at 7.45 percent on the market report dated October 3 from St Louis.

St., Louis

Market Quotations Chicago Food Prices October 3

Butter steady milk products mixed with daisies and creamery prices at 25 to 30 cents for creamery butter and 23 to 28 cents for daisies. Eggs steady with receipts of 5377 cases. ordinary firsts 21 to 23 cents. Cheese steady with daisies 17 to 18 cents, twins 16 to 17 cents, young Americas 17 to 19 cents. Potatoes weak with 80 car receipts. Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota prices 45 to 53 cents, 47 cents. Poultry alive easy turkeys 16 to 18 cents, chick ens 13 cents, springs 13 cents. Veal steady 9 to 14 cents.

Chicago Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Springs

Poultry Prices in St. Louis Market Report

Quotations show chickens at 12 9 16c, spring 15 16c, turkeys 18c, ducks 13c, geese 6c. Butter steady at 27 3 4c for creamery. Eggs selling around 22c.

ST. Louis

Sugar and refined markets hold steady in New York

New York markets report raw sugar steady with Muscovado at 3.67 and 96 test sugar at 4.17 cents. Molasses sugar is 3.42 cents. Refined sugar and petroleum stay quiet while hides and leather show firmness.

New York

Rice market report from New Orleans on October market activity

Rice prices steady in New Orleans with rough sales of 3458 Honduras and 349 Japan bags at varied levels. Clean sales include 5264 Honduras bags and 500 Japan bags, while quotations show rough Honduras at 2.50 to 4.3 and Japan at 3.00 to 4.10 with clean Honduras and Japan ranges noted.

New Orleans Honduras Japan

Wagon Owners Urged to Buy Feedstuffs at Local Warehouse

The notice invites wagon owners to save delivery costs by visiting the warehouse at Burnett Street and Southern Pacific tracks. It highlights cash sales and no delivery, notes a capacity of 200 cars and frequent stock of top quality feedstuffs, with options for car lots or job lots.

Burnett Street Southern Pacific

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