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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1915
Page
15
The report describes a marked fall in cotton sales as prices fall, noting widespread weak demand and price sensitivity. Observers highlight volatility in futures, with buyers delaying purchases while producers adjust expectations and prices across regions. The piece emphasizes uncertain market conditions and potential impacts on growers and traders.
Local cotton market report shows steady prices for good middling fiber at 28d with trading activity limited to four bales and a reported sale value around 340. Cited futures and months from October through November reflect varying rates, with futures windows listed as December through February and a separate August to October spread noted.
Fragmentary OCR describes cotton statistics and regional trade references across multiple locations. Names, places, and numbers are garbled, but indicate a report on lint production or market figures affecting Georgia towns and nearby cities. Specific data cannot be confirmed from the text.
A long list of wholesale rates for fresh and dried goods, including California onions, potatoes, apples, oranges, lemons, and other fruits and vegetables. Prices cover per hundredweight, per box, and per basket, with many items noted by origin and unit. Also includes canned fruits, flour, sugar, coffee, meats, and fats with trade prices to retailers.
Grapes remain plentiful but distribution and pricing show mixed signals as buyers and wholesalers adjust to seasonal abundance. Reports from traders note only modest crate sales while inventories in San Antonio and nearby markets remain elevated amid broader fruit and commodity movements.
Atmospheric data indicate temperatures and precipitation patterns for January. The record lists highest and lowest temperatures, average wind speeds, rainfall totals, and notable events observed by the Weather Bureau in Texas and allied regions.
Grain prices in San Antonio are listed for various types including northern and white varieties with per bushel quotes. A separate notice for San Antonio provisions outlines dealer prices for bacon, lard, and other goods, while New York cotton oil market activity and futures are noted with prices and dates.
Grain and provision markets rose this week on strong demand. Wheat futures gained from four to six cents per bushel while corn and oats saw modest increases. Hog futures strengthened as cash prices rose, with overall trading activity higher on the exchange day.
A weather report from the Cotton Region Weather service notes temperatures near normal with sharp fluctuations through a period. Allen Buell, a meteorologist with the Weather Bureau, provides details on the forecast and how the region may experience variable conditions.
Report from Boston notes unusual activity in wool markets with firmer prices and improved demand. Advisers suggest cautious optimism as spinners and weavers show renewed confidence while buyers and merchants adjust to market signals and regional price indications.
Market notes show uneven action as New York metal desks log cautious dealings. Prices edge higher for some bases while others slip amid uncertain demand. traders note modest activity from industrial buyers and hedge funds.
Market notes from Artonig Texas and Kansas City show varied prices for butter creamery milk and hogs with receipts and steady to firm tones. Prices for potatoes and corn futures shift as regional supplies and demand influence bids across commodities including stock and cotton products.
The Federal Reserve district notes a rise in total bank reserves in New York and surrounding regions amid shifting deposits. Currency in circulation and net demand deposits show mixed changes, with several banks reporting increases and others slight declines as money flows adapt to wartime expenditures and regional activity.
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