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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1911

Page

11

Cattle trade opens brisk at Union Stock Yards

Oct 9 cattle market shows active trade with higher spots. Cattle calves hogs and goats in receipts. Cows opening at 50 top and 3.25 bulk, calves 4 to 4.15, hogs steady. Total 783 head with 155 cattle 121 calves 65 horses 78 hogs 364 goats. No major week-end price gaps.

UNION Smiley Fort Worth San Antonio Eagle Pass Kansas City Cotulla Nixon Chicago Mexico City

Cattle Sale Report From Union Stock Yards

Cattle sales at Union Stock Yards on October 9 show varied demand with several lots tipping the scale for today. Prices and volumes are reported across several classes, highlighting steady activity for the region’s cattle market.

Carnegie plans Pax Vobiscum peace newspaper to expose war plans

Report from Paris says Andrew Carnegie will launch an international peace newspaper named Pax Vobiscum to uncover nations plotting war. Emissaries in Tokyo would reveal Japan’s state affairs and military orders while diplomats and journalists collect scoops from Paris and other capitals.

Paris Andrew Carnegie Pax Vobiscum Chicago Record- Herald Carnegie Angel of Peace Shibo Japan United Sates Russia China Tokio Mikado Department of State Navy Department War Department Pax Voiscum Faliferes Berlin Alsace Lorraine France Germany Neaporr Onga Negie

Tucks Make Slight Gains on Stock Market

Moderate gains observed in early trading with Northern Pacific leading the advance, up three quarters. Union Pacific and Atchison rose, while Reading fell, pulling others down. U S Steel faced a dip but recovered on news of potential antitrust action. Southern railroads showed buoyancy amid strong tonnage expectations.

Associated Press New York Northern Pacific Union Pacific Atchison S&s. Steel Reading Lehigh Valley Atchison and U. S. Steel Raiway Allis Chalmers Department of Justice Tsock Southern Atlantic Coast Line Ilinois Central

Cotton development after picking tested by experiment

Edward R. Kane the agriculture commissioner directed B Youngblood at the experiment station to conduct experiments to determine if cotton develops after being picked amid ongoing discussion on the issue.

Associated Presb Austin Tex Edward R. Kane Commissioner of Agriculture B. Youngblood

Cows and hogs strong at Fort Worth today

Cattle receipts totaled 4500 head with steers and cows showing gains and stockers steady to higher. Hogs rose 10 cents with top at 6.65 and bulk sales 5.90 to 6.55. Sheep receipts were none with steady prices for weth ers and ewes at 4.00.

Fort Worth Tex

Chicago Market Prices Steady to Higher on Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Cattle receipts about 24 000 with mixed gains across classes. Beeves $4.65 to $8.30, Texas steers $4.10 to $6.00, Western steers $4.10 to $6.60, stockers and feeders $3.15 to $6.65, cows and heifers $2.00 to $6.20, calves up to $6.00. Hog receipts around 23 000 with prices $6.10 to $6.80 for best heavies, mixed $6.15 to $6.85, bulk $6.35 to $6.76. pigs $4.00 to $5.90. Sheep receipts near 60 000 with natives $2.50 to $4.25, western $3.00 to $4.25, yearlings $3.85 to $4.75, native enue $4.24 to $6.35, western $4.70 to $6.40.

Price Max Toepperwein Leon Springs We Hoffman Bexar Co J. A. Hoffmann Tom Colbath San Antonio John Hoff Voelcker Tees City— Ee Heuster J. W Ee Meadows Atascosa Co H. Baker Associated Press Chicago Texas Enue Western

Cattle and hog market reports from Kansas City

Cattle receipts 30 000 with 2000 show cattle and 1500 southerns. Prices: native steers 5.25 to 8.00, southerns 3.80 to 5.26, southern cows and heifers 2.76 to 4.50, native cows 2.75 to 7.00, stockers 3.50 to 5.90, bulls 3.25 to 4.50, calves 4.00 to 1.26, western cattle 4.00 to 7.10. Hogs receipts 8000, prices 6.35 to 6.50, packers 6.30 to 6.35, sows 4.25 to 5.00. Muttons 13 000, lambs 4.65 to 10, range sheep 2.50 to 4.00.

Associated Press Kansas City

Cattle and Sheep Market Totals From St. Louis

Receipts total about 9000 cattle with 500 Texans, strong demand and higher prices. Native beef cattle and feeders range from 5.00 to 8.00, cows and heifers around 3.00 to 7.00, Indian steers near 4.00 to 7.00. Sheep receipts about 2000 steady with native muttons 3.36 to 4.00 and lambs 4.00 to 6.10.

PREBS

Lost Egyptian fob stirs Oyster Bay amid Roosevelt tale

Residents and newspapers report a missing antique Egyptian fob with hieroglyphs and a Roman gold setting from Broadway. Oyster Bay post office records show the thief declined to reveal his name, sparking rumors about its origin and connection to Africa travels.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Africa Ew York Herald N. Y Fifth Avenue

National Spiritualist Convention Bans Physical Manifestations

Spirit rapping dancing tables and other physical manifestations are barred at the National Spiritualist Association of the United States five day convention beginning in St. Louis. The report notes a Buenos Aires milestone where the first woman admitted to practice law in Argentina was sworn in as an barrister on May 20 after starting law studies in 1905.

ST. Louis National Spiritualist Association of the Argentina Buenos Aires Department of Law and Social Sciences University of

Market closes steady as grain futures drift on favorable weather

Chicago wheat futures slip at open on expected milder weather while corn and oats show light trading. December wheat trades near 97% with slight gains later amid bear pressure from pit scalpers. Hog and pork product markets firm with January brisk at 15.45 and lard near 8.92.

Associated Press Chicago

Grain receipts posted for Chicago andTwin Cities markets

Receipts today show 48 cars of wheat including 6 contract grade, 26 cars of corn with 40 contract grade, and 187 cars of oats. Total wheat receipts across Chicago Minneapolis and Duluth were 1521 cars, down from 1897 last week and up from 863 a year ago.

Chicago Menneapolis Duluth

Butter firm posts 29c price rise and output figure

In Elgin Illinois the butter firm sets a price of 29 cents with an 11 5 advance and reports a total output of 705 800 pounds for the period.

Associated Press Elgin, Il

No Flowers End Life A Florist Hangs Himself in Barn

Adam Fischer a 37 year old former Dayton florist who tended the National Soldiers' Home flower beds hanged himself in a Cincinnati barn after rheumatism and a doctor’s warning to give up his flowers. He had moved to live with his uncle Michael Teufel but could not forget his blooms.

Adam Fischer The Cincinnati Enquirer Fischer National Soldiers Dayton Cincinnati Michael Teufel

Cotton Sharp Fall After Weak North American Markets

New York opened steady with declines of 1 to 6 points as futures hit new lows. A late day rally faded with prices down 8 to 19 points from Saturday’s close, spot middling uplands around 9.95 cents, and sales listed at 1700 as southern markets stayed generally lower.

New York New Orleans London Liverpool Hanover Galveston Gulf

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Amid Weather Worries

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady to four points higher on Monday amid forecasts of cold, cloudy weather and frost in parts of the belt. Traders noted shorts covering early while southern plantings remained active sellers, with prices retreating from session highs as the day progressed.

New York Cables South Oklahoma City Georgia Associated Press New Orleans Oklahoma Shorts

Market futures open steady with varied bids

Reuters AP report notes futures trading opened steady with October at 9.66 67c, November 9.60c bid, December 9.65 66c, January 9.71 72c, March 9.84c, and May 9.99c with July at 10.09 10c asked.

Associated ?Ress New York Assouiated Press New Orleans

Liverpool cotton market closes with varied futures

Liverpool spot gains mark a higher close as American middling prices range from 5.18 to 6.67 with good receipts. Futures open softer then settle near session highs across the curve, including October at 5.25 and March-April around 5.24, amid daily transactions of about 12,000 bales and 11,000 receipts.

Associated Press Liverpool Lowe Mae Ee

Cotton seed products market prices in Memphis

Cotton seed products in Memphis show prime basis with oil at 4.40 to 4.42, meal at 25.00, and linters quoted at 2 to 3 percent. Prices reflect ongoing market levels as of October 9.

THE Associated Press Memphis Tenn

New Orleans Cotton Spot Quiet with Mixed Class Estimates

Cotton spot remains quiet and steady in New Orleans on October 9 with mixed class quotes from low ordinary to good middling. Spot sales total 600 bales, arrivals 2130. receipts 4422 and stock 52,108.

Associated Press New Orleans

Cotton Prices Steady in Houston Market

Spot cotton in Houston on October 9 held steady at middling grade price of 13 to 16 cents per pound.

Cotton Spot Steady In Memphis Market

Memphis reports cotton prices unchanged with middling goods at 10 1/2 cents per pound as the market holds steady in October.

Memphis, Tenn

Steel trade paralysis deepens in September reports

New York shows September ends with reduced steel demand and lower prices across a wider area. Mills run at about 75 percent capacity. unfilled orders likely drop by 175000 to 200000 tons as shipments lag specs. Railroads seek equipment amid tempting prices. bridges rise with 21000 tons of contracts. Exports include 40000 tons pipe to Calgary and 35000 tons structural steel for Winning.

Associated RBSS New York The Steel Corporation Calgary Canada Japan

Northern winds spur rush to winter goods

Crowds flock to dry goods stores as warm weather ends with a sharp trade shift. Shoppers, mostly women, buy gloves blankets cloaks and coats while men switch to warmer headgear. Managers expect the heaviest fall and winter trade in memory despite a long dry hot spell.

Hotel Men to Visit San Antonio November

The Rocky Mountain Hotel Men's association led by S. T. Dutton will travel to San Antonio arriving November 13 with about fifty hotel executives. W. B. Fitch arranged hospitality through the Chamber of Commerce. The St. Anthony will host a luncheon and other hotels plan events. The group will stay several days then proceed to Hot Springs Arkansas. Fitch accompanies the delegation to Texarkana.

Rocky Mountain Hotel Men’s Association S. T. Dutton Albany Nver Colo San Antonio W. B. Fitch Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Chamber of Commerce Fitch St. Anthony Hot Springs Ark Mr. Fitch Texarkana

Government to seize unripe Florida fruit shipments

The Department of Agriculture will confiscate shipments of unripe oranges and other unripe fruit from Florida. Secretary Wilson said action would only be taken if there is an attempt to ship artificially ripened fruit or to process unripe fruit en route to northern markets.

Associated Press Washington Department of Agriculture Florida Wilson

The Light’s Car Visits Hospitals With Flowers

The coming cold weather brings flowers to yards and fields and The Light’s automobile will visit hospitals and charity institutions tomorrow. Bring flowers to The Light’s office before 11 o’clock to cheer the sick and relieve loneliness on the somber day.

the Light

Potatoes and Beans Prices Fluctuate in Local Market

Wholesalers quote potatoes at 2 dollars per hundred pounds as California and Idaho ship in. Navy beans scarce with higher quotes. green teas rise sharply by 10 cents a pound. Tomatoes firm at 1.50 per crate while lemon prices may ease with colder weather. Turko-Iranian tensions keep some bullish pressure on overall demand.

California Idaho San Antonio Southwest

Oranges scarce in local market as prices rise

Local market shows few oranges available and prices climb to 4.75 per box, up a quarter from last week. The planned carrot shipment did not arrive, leaving robber efforts unable to fill orders. The Yale oranges from the 1911 season are scheduled for distribution to jobbers between today and Wednesday.

Yale

California grape prices rise as rain-damaged fields shrink supply

All grades of California grapes advanced on the coast today to 10 cents per box with indications of higher prices before the week ends. Ad vices say vineyards in prominent sections damaged about 50 percent by heavy rains, forcing growers to pass costs to consumers. Local jobbers report limited grape supplies and expect further price increases despite no current advance.

San Antonio United States Texas California

Market Prices for Butter Cheese Poultry and Varied Goods

Butter steady at per pound 25c for creamery and 18c to 20c for country. Fresh country candled 18c to 19c, storage 21c to 22c. Cheese firm with varieties ranging 12%0c for fancy cream, 20c for fancy brick, 31c for American Swiss and Limburger 20c. Poultry steady with hen prices per dozen from $4.50 to $6.00, springs from $2.40 to $4.00, guineas $3.25, ducks $6.00 to $7.00, turkeys 14 to 15c per pound.

Gor

Chicago Produce Quotations Today

Produce quotations for today show butter firm at 23 to 23 2%c for creameries with 21 to 26c daisies. Eggs steady at 19 6 43 cases per mark with prime firsts 20 to 21c. Cheese steady with daisies 14 14 c for twins 13 14 c. Potatoes easy with regional spreads from 69 to 78c per lb. Receipts 196 cars. Poultry firm with turkeys 15c chickens 12 14c. Cattle steady 50 to 60 lb weights 9 10c, 60 to 85 lb 9 10c, 86 to 110 lb 11c.

Associated Press Chicago Wisconsin Michigan Minneso Maine Ile Springs

Egg market receipts and varieties at New York

Egg receipts totaled 2 cases with fresh extras up to 30 percent. Quality included fancy large new laid eggs from Pennsylvania and nearby markets. No. 7 dirties noted.

Associated Press New

Creamery Trading Roundup Spreads Mixed Prices

A terse AP wire from Kansas City reports mixed dairy market moves with creamery products showing fractional gains and notable price shifts. The note mentions entries and percentages tied to stock and packing rates amid uncertain demand.

THE Associated Press Kansas City Oct Creamery Ter

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