San Antonio Sealed Bids For Brackenridge Park Golf Club House
SPECIAL NOTICES. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Sealed proposals addressed to the undersigned will be received until 4 o clock p m September 28 1916 for construction of a Golf Club House in Brackenridge Park San Antonio Texas Plans and specifications on file in Emmett T. Jackson architect 633 Moore Building A 10 percent bid security with each proposal and a construction bond will be required The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids Fred Fries City Clerk.
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Market notes on rough rice and turpentine prices
In New Orleans rough Japan and blue rose rice and all clean grades held steady while rough Honduras eased. Receipts and sales figures are listed for rough Honduras, Japan, blue rose, Carolina, and clean Honduras with price ranges. rice polish quoted. In Savannah turpentine and resin markets remained firm with daily receipts and shipments recorded and price levels shown for several grades.
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Cotton prices slide on bureau forecast in Liverpool
Cotton prices drift downward amid forecast from statistical bureau. Market sentiment weakens as traders weigh national data and global demand, with Liverpool trading hubs noting softer tones and cautious activity.
Cotton prices fall as market opens on bearish crop outlook
Quotations from Principal spot markets show declines amid favorable growing conditions and expectations of a government crop report. New York and New Orleans opened steady to lower, with late trading closing near yesterday's levels. San Antonio posted spot prices for good middling 14.01 and middling 14.88.
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New York Cotton Opens Easy After Decline Drift
The New York cotton market opened easy with declines of 8 to 16 points as selling resumed from yesterday's close. December slipped to 15.90 cents and January to 15.96 cents, while late morning bids recovered modestly with January at 16.15 cents, active months showing slight net gains.
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Cotton futures open lower on Sept 23 in New York
In New York on September 23 cotton futures opened easy with October at 18.78 and other months showing lighter bids. January was around 16.00, March 16.12, with May futures closing steady.
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New Orleans cotton opens lower amid heavy selling
New Orleans market sees heavy selling at opening with prices 14 to 15 points down. Fresh buying arrives within the first half hour, ending the period at about one point down to one point up from yesterday's close.
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Cotton futures open steady in New Orleans market
New Orleans on September 23 reports cotton futures opening steady with October at 15.34, December at 15.68, January 15.73, and May at 16.16 asked.
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Way to Aim Rifle by Walter Winans Advice
Walter Winans the American sharpshooter outlines rifle aiming methods. He favors a white front sight over a black one for visibility, correct sight alignment, and timing with moving targets. He cautions against focusing on a bull's-eye and notes practical shooting should rely on object sighting and gradual sight picture.
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Scientific American
State destroys huge quantities of adulterated food and drugs
Pure Food Commissioner R. H. Hofman reports a fiscal year tally of 560000 pounds of condemned goods 1000000 plus eggs 5000 gallons of fig preserves 48 quarters of beef 3506 pounds of powdered drugs 3420 pounds of rotten turkey and nine carloads of canned goods. Inspectors covered 475 towns 6422 examinations 108 filings and 69 convictions with 2419 samples analyzed. The period also saw a crackdown on fake aspirin and other adulterated drugs. The U S Department warns dealers against interstate shipments of oysters and vows prosecutions for adulteration violations.
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Wholesale Market Prices for Fresh Vegetables and Fruits
Wholesale prices to retailers and shippers list Colorado potatoes at 2.90 a cwt, California onions at 2.85, celery 85 cents a dozen, peppers in Texas at 60 cents a crate, beets 45–50 cents per dozen, green beans Texas 2.26 a bushel, squash Texas 50 cents per third bushel, carrots 35–40 cents per dozen, lettuce California 3 a crate, oranges Valencias $4.75 per box, lemons California 7.00–7.50 per box, grap es California 1.50–1.65 per crate, cig etc. Also includes dried fruits, canned goods, grains, meats, and nails prices with many items across Colorado California Texas and Illinois markets.
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Wheat, corn, oats rise on European demand and frost
Wheat prices moved upward as European demand and drought in Argentina pointed to tighter supplies. December and May futures climbed with initial gains and a late steady close led by short-covering. corn and oats also edged higher amid limited offerings. Hog futures supported provisions though overall trade lacked volume.
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Wheat and grain prices in Kansas City report
Wheat holds steady to two cents higher with No 2 hard at 1.54 to 1.62. No 2 red ranges 1.54 to 1.62. Corn sees tiny gains or flat with No 2 mixed around 0.86, No 2 white 0.86, No 2 yellow 0.85 to 0.86. Oats rise a tenth to a cent with No 2 white 0.48 and No 2 mixed 0.45 to 0.47. Rye sits at 1.21 to 1.22.
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Grain futures close with mixed gains in Kansas City
Kansas City grain closes show wheat at September 1.52 and December 1.51 dollars per bushel. Corn marks 88 cents for September and 52.5 cents for December as trading ends.
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Wheat and grain prices move higher in St. Louis market
In St. Louis on September 23, grain prices rose across the board with No. 2 red wheat quoted at 1.61 to 1.68, No. 2 hard at 1.59 to 1.70, corn up with No. 2 at 88 to 85 and No. 2 white at 0.0, oats steady around 46 to 47 cents, and rye rising to 1.20 for No. 2.
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Chicago Market Prices Report September Wheat and Corn
Wheat No 2 red 1.55 No 2 hard nominal Corn No 2 yellow 89c No 4 yellow S2q Sic No 4 white S82tc Rye No 2 nominal Market notes 45 48e standard prices listed for Chicago commodities.
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Provision Markets Chicago Illinois September quotations
Local packing house quotations to dealers Saturday show dry salt extras at 16 1/2 cents, bacon extras for Ike dry salt, bellies 14-16 pound average 18 1/2 cents, fancy breakfast bacon 5 to 22 cents, bacon bellies 14-16 pound age 20 cents, pure lard 16 1/2 cents, compound 18 cents.
New York Electrolytic Prices Slip for December Delivery
In New York on Sept 23 demand for nearby electrolytic is scarce with nominal quotes. Leading producers offer December shipments at 28c while first quarter prices range from 27 to 27 1/2c. Iron prices remain unchanged.
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Definite stranger asks about machines per day
A farmer replies that he cannot give an exact count. the tourist presses for a daily average. The farmer explains that the average varies, and avoids a precise figure, noting variability in daily traffic.
War mule Jaz keeps guard as mascot in Laredo
The Kansas City Times recounts Jaz the mascot mule of the Kansas City Machine Gun Company in the Fourth Regiment at Laredo. The mischief making burro refused leadership, formed camp habits, drank alcohol and plug tobacco, and once rammed a tent pole after a night out. Captain Archie N. Johnson says many Missouri Guardsmen learn Spanish while stationed on the border. he heads back to Camp Clark Friday.
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Still Selling Everglades Land in Promoter Scheme
A Chicago firm selling Florida Everglades land claims the Toledo Blade that the property is fertile, needs no fertilization, lies below the frost line, and that Florida has drained funds. the government counters with indictments for devising a mail fraud scheme. Despite publicity and prosecutions, the sale continues, likely for years.
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Light Weekend Trading In Cattle At Union Stock Yards
At Union Stock Yards on September 23 trading in cattle was light with few butcher cattle offered as receipts favored stockers. Prices remained about unchanged with a steady tone. Hogs showed a 10 cent rise in outside markets but there was essentially no trading here. Receipts totaled 582 cattle, 3 calves, 48 hogs, and 82 horses. for the market 368 cattle, 3 calves, and 48 hogs were listed.
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Fort Worth Market Receipts and Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Fort Worth Texas reports cattle receipts of 100 head with prices across steer stockers and cows, hogs up about a dime with bulk bulk at 10.35 and top 10.55, sheep through through billing with lambs at 9 to 9.50, yearlings 8 to 8.50, wethers 6.75 to 7.25, ewes 5.50 to 7.00, with calves and goats listed among markets.
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Chicago market receipts and quotations for hogs cattle and sheep
Chicago on September 23 reports Hog receipts 9000 with firm market 5 to 10 cents higher. Bulk 10.85 to 11.16, light 10.10 to 11.25, mixed 10.30 to 11.30, heavy 10.00 to 11.25, rough 10.20 to 10.00. Cattle receipts 900, market weak with native beef 6.30 to 11.30, western steers 6.00 to 9.25, stockers 4.60 to 7.65, cows and heifers 3.50 to 9.20, calves 8.50 to 13.00. Sheep receipts 1000, market weak with wethers 6.85 to 8.50, ewes 6.75 to 10.65.
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Kansas City Livestock Prices and Receipts Report
Kansas City market notes show cattle receipts near 100 with prime fed steers from 9.75 to 10.85 and dressed beef from 7.25 to 9.50. Cows bring 4.60 to 7.25, heifers 6.00 to 9.50, stockers 5.50 to 8.00, and lamb and sheep markets steady with lambs around 5 and yearlings 7.00 to 7.75. hogs quoted 9.00 to 10.50 with various weights and packers bidding up to 10.90 for bulk.
Live stock market report from St Louis
Receipts and hogs show higher bids with futures at 10.45 to 11.15 for various hog classes. Cattle receipts about 1200 with steady values across beef steers yearlings cows stockers and feeders and calves. Sheep receipts 1700 with a steady midrange for lambs ewes and yearlings.
Count von Bernstorff Lunches with German Ambassador
The New York Sun reports Count Von Bernstorff was ushered to the Ritz embassy residence where he ordered luncheon. A liveried servant carried an ornate menu. the ambassador requested a ham sandwich and a bottle of beer, confirmed by the waiter and noted by a writing boy.
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Bank Statement Shows Strong NY Clearing Bank Reserves Rise
New York banks and trust companies report reserve in excess of legal requirements at 114,194,130 up 25,186,180 from last week. Loans 3,816,618,000. net demand deposits 3,295,755,000. net time deposits 168,379,000 with various shifts. Aggregate reserve 681,462,000 and excess reserve 114,134,130. State banks show loans 721,699,500 with deposits totaling 908,784,200 and vault reserves 12,329,100. Trust companies hold vault reserves 56,984,900.
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Maritime arrivals and departures listed for Galveston
Marine intelligence from Galveston notes arrivals including pees from Norway to Las Palmas Nueces and New York. Departures include Comal El Rio Dade Tampico Nils from Norway Sabine Vera ston Britain Andrea Italy to Genoa, with Liverpool and New York as destinations.
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U S Steel Shines In Weekend Trading Rally
United States Steel led the session with a new intraday high of 117 1 2, marking a sensational feature in weekend trading. Heavy dealings in 2000 to 5000 share blocks reflected broad steel stock strength, with Maxwell Stutz Motors and General Leather also setting records. The market showed irregularities in some issues but closed firm as bonds held steady.
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Weather Report for Houston District Seeks Fair Conditions
Cotton Region Bulletin from San Antonio reports 24 hour weather ending 8a m. eastern time with generally fair conditions across the belt and near normal temperatures. Eldorado Arkansas records 2.20 inches of rainfall. Allen Buell, Meteorologist, Weather Bureau.
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Sugar futures ease as market shows limited demand
New York sugar futures traded with limited demand and scattered realizing by longs. Prices eased for active positions while new crop contracts held steady or closed marginally higher. October 4.85, December 4.52, March 3.97, May 4.03. Raw and refined markets closed steady.
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Market Report Butter Eggs Poultry Steady
Kansas City dispatch notes butter eggs and poultry unchanged with haw valley early Ohios steady at 1.15 dollars.
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Mercantile Up 3 Percent in New York Market
New York reports mercantile activity up three percent as sterling rates show sixty day bills at 4.71 percent and demanded 4.76 percent with cables at 4.767 and guilders at 40 percent. Bar silver quoted at 67. Mexican gallary at 53 percent. Government bonds hold steady while railroad bonds remain firm.
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London Bar Silver and Money Rates Report
London market update notes bar silver at 3244 per ounce and money at 4 percent. Discount rates listed include short bills for two months at 2 percent and three months at 6 4 6 5 percent.
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Shippers Market Report From Sam Antoni Day Trade
Market notes show steady demand for poultry and butter with prices mixed. Poultry especially firm with hens at 4.00 per dozen, large fryers around 6.50, turkeys about 18.81 per pound, and butter roughly 40 to 80 cents per pound in Texas.
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Butter and eggs market notes and odd clippings
Chicago market lines display unsettled butter and egg receipts with prices for Jerseys and other dairy. A separate Elgin butter notice references sales and a Sept 23 date. A humorous aside about British sailors and a Skye terrier appears, noting a woolen rug resemblance and a joking question about which end is the head.
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