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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1915
Page
11
The market notes a continued bull campaign in cotton with traders locking in profits after a volatile session. Early gains faded as large operators and the Liverpool trade reported mixed action while New York and West Coast prices showed divergent signals.
In early December trading New York cotton prices fluctuated with gains in some months and declines in others. Reports note premiums and market demand shifting as traders react to futures quotes and global supply cues.
In New Orleans the cotton market opened robust as bullish forecasts for upcoming conditions spurred buying. May and October contracts surged toward the day’s peak, with prices up 6 to 12 points over the previous close, while early gains pared later toward noon as profit taking cooled the market.
Fragmentary OCR shows bids and quotations for cotton trading in Liverpool with references to bales, amounts around 19 000 and 14 000, dates including September to February, and prices like 32d and 7s. The text is garbled but indicates speculative activity, market timing, and monthly quotations.
British charge d affaires in Mexico, Thomas B. Hohler, sails for Manila via Havana and Washington. He will confer with Sir Cecil Sprigg Rice, the British ambassador in Washington, and report to the ambassador on Mexico and the United States relations.
Market notes show refiners continuing to cut sugar prices amid fluctuating demand. Reports detail price moves, broker activity, and beans market context with references to airlines, markets, and weather factors impacting trade.
A Spanish language translation describes a state education official’s demand that only children of citizens be admitted to schools. The report notes confusion among county superintendents and priests discussing the policy, with officials denying any county-level action beyond the stated directive.
A fragmented report mentions cotton price moves and related goods impacted by price advances. It references markets, currencies, and multiple place names in a garbled dispatch, with scattered mention of banks, firms, and trade terms.
Real estate transfers listed with numerous names block numbers and prices. Numerous deeds dated between September 1914 and February 1915 show payments of cash notes and assumed obligations. Names include M. Band OH Jonsen Wa Mary Lane and E Sehley among others with blocks in city plats and various counties.
The Rex and Dr McConnell spoke Monday night on The Sinner a Self opposer at Prospect Hill Baptist Church. They argued sin is self opposition and urged penitence and acknowledgment of the Truth to escape the devil's snare. Congregational singing was led by Mr Bedoe.
The post office plans to abolish the Kerrville to Tokk Springs star route and adjust service levels. A six day weekly link between Uvalde and Rock Springs is replaced by a mixed schedule, with three days weekly between Rock Springs and Taetam and a six time weekly service to be established between Gralda and Rock Springs, while Uvalde to Barksdale and related segments see changes. Effective May 1, the modifications aim to streamline routes and reduce total weekly runs.
Fragmented weather note from San Antonio outlines temperatures and conditions for a period in March. It references regional climate data and mentions the cotton industry context, though details are garbled and partially illegible.
uneven cattle and hog receipts with steady to firm demand across markets. hogs at Chicago firm. heavy and sows strong, cattle receipts mixed with Western steers and heifers in demand. lambs and sheep showing gains in several listings. notable prices noted for specific lots and regions including Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri outlets.
Market reports show steel and related sectors rising in New York trading with notable gains in several indices. Investors focused on industrials and materials amid reports of improved demand and price movements in steel, aluminum, and related commodities.
The San Antonio market reports Mexican money and exchange rates with listings from London and New York. Observed figures show silver bids, discount rates, and short term exchange costs, along with government bonds and railroad securities.
Market items mentioning resin turpentine and electrical wire weights with quantities. Fragmentary data references pounds and jars, with garbled brand and location labels. No clear event or outcome present in the legible text.
San Antonio market notes show varied commodity prices and trade day fashion details. Butter and lard values, poultry steady with hens around nine dollars, ducks priced per dozen, sugar and refined products unchanged, miscellaneous staples noted with fluctuating bids and packaging terms.
A fragmentary OCR item lists couples and license entries including Wu Ab Mowmon with An Lurther and Tito Marner with Blt Applewentre, Clyde SNeab and Witalhs Hil Ier, among other names, indicating marriage license activity.
Ambiguous OCR text outlines a county fair event with names and segments. Mentions of winners, prizes, and contests appear alongside scattered proper nouns, locations, and dates. The readable fragments indicate a large exhibition with champions and notable participants.
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