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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
12
The cotton market opened mixed with renewed buying and selling on the long side. New York closed slightly higher, while New Orleans and Liverpool reported gains as traders noted weaker spot markets and dock workers’ strikes affecting sentiment.
The market opened higher with cotton prices advancing as buyers pushed toward the front on the New York Cotton Exchange. Liverpool and Wearll bids showed firm support while speculative weather and transport concerns limited gains.
Turbulent offerings and cautious activity mark the afternoon market. Prices for cotton show modest gains in some futures while Spot quotes slip. traders cite increased alert eating and concerns over strikes as factors. December and January positions edge higher with volatile shifts throughout the session.
Fragmented OCR text provides erratic mentions of cotton statistics and weather, with multiple unreadable terms and names. It references regions, dates, and figures but the readable content is too garbled to extract a coherent event or outcome.
A garbled report describes Teave for Common Conference events in a Washington setting. It references Daria teotland, cotton conference matters, and actions by officials including Secretary of Agriculture Dy Fe, with mentions of commissioners and attendees like Chapman and Murry Dy. The text notes discussions of prese nt end parties and a inquiry into the meeting.
Fragmentary OCR shows a request for bids to build and furnish estimates for a company in Swall ingen Bide and Cr. TUR. snonS 78 8 Demand for MOUSE rent and a possible address for Antonio Lang with a phone.
A garbled report outlines corn price movements tied to an official forecast, mentioning EPA actions and market reactions. Names and places are obscured, but references to May delivery, price shifts, and regulatory notes indicate a volatile agricultural outlook.
Fragmented OCR from a rural bulletin outlining agricultural topics and weather data. Mentions Tartwen't and Westilde, with dates around September and references to prices, quantities, and local figures. Includes scattered place names and uncertain terminology, reflecting damaged text.
Wholesale notes list varied produce prices and sources across the United States. California, Oregon, and Texas figures appear for fruits, vegetables, and canned goods with crate and hundredweight rates, including peppers, melons, peaches, cucumbers, and coffee supplies.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a chaotic market scene with references to metal markets, pricing notes, and various entities. Names like STEINER and SENSEHinke appear alongside scattered figures and times, but readable specifics are scarce. The text reads like disordered market chatter with inconsistent units and partial prices, offering little coherent reporting.
A damaged OCR fragment references regional cotton markets with mentions of prices, firming trends, and observers near a central presiding area. Names and specifics are unclear due to illegible text, but notes indicate ongoing trading and a few reported actions at unspecified stations.
Fragmented market notes list prices and transactions across shipping hubs and inland markets. Names like Cork and Austin appear alongside inconsistent figures and dates, indicating a garbled OCR summary of a busy trading page with multiple commodities and carriers.
Fragmentary OCR text contains scattered names and terms. No clear event or action emerges. no coherent summaryable facts beyond mentioning markets, individuals, and dates.
In a compact bulletin from September 20, market figures appear for Royal rice and other goods. The report lists multiple prices and items, including sugar and related commodities, with scattered figures such as 3,277 units and 6.40 dollars per unit. The fragmentary text references regional names and traders, reflecting a busy trade scene in New Orleans and surrounding markets.
A garbled OCR style summary outlines Army movements and personnel amid a chaotic sequence of place names and ranks. The text references Lt CMI Teutines, Captain Tan linty, Major Huttine, and various stations, with scattered mentions of Kentucky and Virginia. It reads as a disrupted field report with many corrupted phrases.
The article reports a local measure by MASONS AGAINST SALOONS to expel certain individuals and set terms for a liquor sales action. It notes a vote count of 360 to Yes some unclear figures and mentions grocery deliveries and supply arrangements tied to a upcoming price regime and October deadlines.
The San Antonio Board of Education re adopted compulsory vaccination for schoolchildren at a special meeting. Enforcement awaits outcome of Stattel v. San Antonio School Board in district court. The board directs superintendents and teachers to enforce the ordinance and report compliance.
Washington dispatch reports a severe wheat loss with 30 000 bushels wasted as harvest nears. Officials from the Department of Agriculture urge rapid adjustments to machinery and handling to reduce spoilage and recover grain.
Sugar prices are set to drop about one cent per pound for wholesale buyers as beet sugar producers reach an agreement with the food administrator. The revised ceiling marks a reduction from the current level of around 4.19 per cwt, with retail prices likely 1 to 3 cents higher. The new rates apply in the Western sugar beet regions and the Eastern section in the near term.
Representative William C Adamson of Louisiana was nominated by the President to serve as general appraiser or merchantian for the port of New York The veteran lawmaker long represented Georgia s fourth district and championed labor protections including the eight hour law
A House committee report from Washington details the condemnation of primers at the Frankford Arsenal plant after defects were found. Maj. J. Mattos, chief inspector, states about 5000000 primers have been affected since the defect's discovery and production will drop once new facilities are completed.
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