Grain futures slide as soybean drop unsettles market
Chicago grain prices retreat after another 6 cent drop in soybeans fuels a rally failure. Wheat and rye rise briefly then slip while soybeans tumble the daily maximum. Traders cite weaker bean oil futures and oil ceiling effects as the main drag. Spot No 1 yellow beans bring $1.65 and some hedging activity appears in wheat.
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Demand for Foreign Wools Rises in Boston Market
In Boston on December 15 the U S Department of Agriculture reports strong demand for spot foreign wools. Australian wools rose 4 to 6 cents a pound on a scoured basis since the war outbreak, driven by higher war risk insurance costs. Domestic wools sold in small urgent lots with prices firm to slightly higher.
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U. S
Cotton futures rise on demand before selling cools rally
New York December cotton futures climbed on active demand and Wall Street interest aided by expectations of higher textile consumption from government purchases and calm war news. Late prices gained 70 cents to 1.05 a bale. spot middling at 17.99.N
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Washington
Commodity prices from Los Angeles market report
On December 15 from Los Angeles, U.S. Department of Agriculture bulletin notes include produce exchange receipts with butter at 72,710 pounds, cheese 37,913 pounds, eggs 4,291 dozen. Butter in bulk 4 percent. Candled large eggs 41, medium 38, small 36.
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Arizona ranches surge as farms over 1,000 acres rise
The census bureau reports 3,707 farms in 1939 with 1,000 acres or more in Arizona, up from 994 in 1935. The data highlights a trend of expanding large-scale ranching across the state.
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Livestock Markets Reported Across Cities on Dec 15
Cattle and hogs marketed in Denver Kansas City and Chicago with steady to strong price trends. Bids ranged for cattle including fed steers up to 13.10 and heavy weights near 14.50. hogs mainly 10.75 to 11.50. lambs 12.00 to 12.75. sows 9.85 to 10.50.
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U. S. Dept
Livestock Prices and Demand Report from Los Angeles Market
Togs salable 1600 with 12.00 to 25.00 for good and choice calves. Cattle salable 3500 with medium steers 10.50 to 11.25 and cows 8.50 to 9.30. stockers light. Calves strong with vealers 13.50 to 15.00. slaughter calves 9.00 to 11.00. Sheep supply none. slaughter lambs steady at 11.00 to 50.00. ewes 4.50 to 5.50.
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Federal State Market News Service
Metals Prices Hold Steady Across Markets
Copper steady at 11.25 FAS NY with spot in Conn valley at 12.00. Tin remains at 52.00 while Lead sits at 5.85 in New York and 5.70 in St. Louis. Zinc trades at 8.25 in East St. Louis. Pig iron Nos. 2 FOB Eastern Pennsylvania 25.00, Buffalo 24.00, Alabama 20.38. Aluminum virgin 99 percent at 15.00. Antimony Chinese wolframite 24.00-26.00, domestic scheelite 23.00-26.00 nominal.
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Radio Schedule and Bond Redemption Notice
Radio highlights list tonight and Tuesday afternoon programs from multiple stations. Public notice from the Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation calls for redemption of 3 percent and 2 1/4 percent bonds 1942 47 on January 15 1942 and March 1 1942 with par payment on surrender and possible U S Treasury offerings announced after January 1 1942.
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Wall Street Mixed On War News And Tax Fears
Stocks ended mixed as steel, aircraft, rails and armament makers led gains while motors and mail order firms lagged. Volume neared 1.1 million shares with upgrades for U S Steel Bethlehem Great Northern Santa Fe Great Pacific firms and Southern Railway. General Motors and Chrysler hit new lows as others like U S Rubber Goodyear and Eastman Kodak fell. bonds held steady.
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Exchange rates in New York on December 15
Late foreign exchange rates list the Canadian dollar at 1113-16 in bank discount terms or 88.18 U S cents. Great Britain at 4.02 buy and 4.04 sell in open market with cables 4.04. Argentina official 29.77, free 24.00. Brazil official 6.05N, free 5.183%N. Mexico 2.68N. Spot cables unless noted.
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Local Live Poultry Prices List
A price list for live poultry and dressed birds. Leghorns midrange and large hens shown with per pound costs. Squabs rabbits roasters also listed with per pound prices.
Fresh Local Eggs At Market Amid Rising Prices
Local egg sellers report steady demand as prices rise slightly this season. Vendors emphasize freshness, local sourcing, and neighborhood availability for customers seeking reliable staples despite market pressures.
Army Navy Game Is Cancelled for Sugar Bowl
The Pensacola naval air station team the Fliers canceled its scheduled appearance in the Army Navy Sugar Bowl service championship of the south game set for January 3. Pensacola had been undefeated in eight games and would have faced the Army champion from 13 states. Plans for other Sugar Bowl week events progressed toward Fordham versus Miss in New Orleans.
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Too Late to Classify SPECIFY HOPE'S The leader in Steel Windows
An ad packed page lists local classifieds including furniture trade ins, plant offerings, home mortgages, and various sales. It mentions makers and shops such as SPECIFY HOPE'S The leader in Steel Windows, Thrifty Furn, Hubbard's Greenhouses, Central Auto Parts, and Kelvinator appliances along with rental and lost pet notices.
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