Cotton market gains on renewed demand and export hopes
The cotton market opened firm with old crop buying and hedged supplies absorbed as labor and war zone concerns supported prices. March rose to 17.60, May and July advanced, while the overall list held gains of about 20 points from earlier levels with steady activity in the spot and futures markets.
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New York Spot Quiet at Middling 17.74
The New York spot market closed quiet and middling at 17.74 on March 3. No significant price movements or notable market changes reported.
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Cotton market climbs as spot gains spur contracts
In New Orleans trading on March 3, spot cotton rose sharply with prices up 38 points at times. Active months later rose 27 to 33 points and closed very steady, mirroring broad strength in the eastern belt and prompting buyers to cover positions.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Spot Cotton Prices March 3
Spot cot ton in New Orleans steady with gains. Sales to arrive L845 bales for delivery 750. Prices include good ordinary 15.63, low middling 16.63 to 16.88, middling 17.13, strict middling 17.32, and good middling 17.75.
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New Orleans
Cotton futures close strong in New York market
The cotton futures market closed strong with spot figures for March and April listed. Trading notes show May and June positions around 13.54, with September and October near 13.01. Total volume recorded at 29,500 barrels.
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New York
Salle
Sugar Market Slips Amid Irregular Early Week Trading
New York sugar prices show irregular movement with firm trends on some contracts yet overall backsliding through the weekend. Reports mention a British commission purchase in Cuba and a steady to firm market, with key futures for May and July quoted around 4.58 to 4.62, and sales totaling about 20,000 bags.
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British Commission
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ECGS AND POULTRY REPORTS FROM NEW YORK MARKET
Market notes show butter steady with creamery and extras firming to 40 1 2 to 41 per pound. Eggs and poultry receipts listed, with dressed and weak chicken prices from 18 to 27 and turkeys 18 to 34, while early reports from Sensus City and Ogtren indicate butter unchanged.
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New York
Sensus
Savannah naval stores market report March updates
Savannah reports turpentine at 48 1 2 cents with sales and receipts noted. Rosin shows firm activity with several brands quoted between 600 and 640 cents, including B C B F G 600 H I 600 and W G 640 to 645. Trade names and price ranges indicate stable demand in early March.
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Savannah
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Satee
H. I
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W.W
Wheat and grain rise on active seaboard buying in Chicago
Active buying by seaboard houses pushed grain prices higher with strong May and July quotes. Corn and oats followed the trend as hog and pork futures surged, while cold Kansas snows limited transport. Provisions climbed to new highs amid foreign demand, with May and July contracts advancing across grains and meats.
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Four Teams to Clash in City League Baseball
The City League set to open April 4 with four clubs the Immanuels W L I Giants and Dodgers. Harry Register read the pitching rules at the W L I Armory and the same regulations as last season will govern play. Team captains include Huhn for Immanuels Gaylor for W L I Davis for Giants and Wilson for Dodgers.
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James M. Hall
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Origins of the White House Fire and Rebuild Timeline
The historic residence began as a federal building and was burned by the British in 1814. It was rebuilt by 1818 and later first occupied in 1800s with John Adams among early occupants. (Note: corrected occupancy to reflect John Adams’ presidency. reference to 1860 seems inconsistent with historical sequence.)
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