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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1930
Page
22
A market report notes prices slipping at the wholesale produce row with a crab price around 10 per crate and a noted drop in trading due to heavy Monday rain. Elements mention low bids, spiking demand for certain items, and price adjustments across wholesale markets.
A OCR readout lists assorted produce and supplies with prices in cents per unit or per pound, including onions, garlic, lettuce, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, peppers, radishes, peas, apples, grapes, oranges, lemons, and other items. It notes crate or bushel quantities and many varied price points, reflecting a bustling market catalog.
A scrambled OCR note outlines poultry rates and rents set by commission. It shows fryer costs listed per pound and other item prices such as venur and cent values, with figures like 32 to M4 and epi pound.
About 60 students are set to appear in a dramatic contest to be held Saturday May 1 at the Ke Authons building. Chairmen and judges from St Mark Episcopal church and local education and music groups will evaluate works ranging from Shakespeare to modern plays.
The Wall Street Spectator notes a sharp market dip early in the week followed by tentative gains in blue chip stocks led by General Electric and Electric Power and Light. It cites uncertainty from rail and industrial hearings and mentions American Telegraph and Telephone rights and a dividend outlook, with earnings possibly ahead of last year but overall cautious sentiment prevailing.
Brady outlines 1931 stock show plans sponsored by the farmers council at Brady chamber of commerce. Several boys have taken options in feed warrants to be delivered, with names such as Teunis Sper J. D. Prewin among participants.
Pupils in Gonzales arrange a graduation event with plans spanning principal notes and classroom activities. Ambiguity in the text hints at committee work and a timetable for the ceremony.
Fragmented OCR text references San Marcos merchants elect leaders with unclear names and roles. The readable bits show partial names and affiliations but lack coherent events or dates. The piece resembles a local business election brief with insufficient details for a full summary.
In Eaton Glen Sivas area, Mirmo Wieden died after a brief illness. Survivor include husband and children. Relatives named include Fisher Vite Georzé of Santa Rather and Horace Ralgyh.
A large list shows 13 Westmoorland College and high school students named for the second quarter honor roll. The readable portion names many students across colleges in multiple cities, with locations including San Antonio Corpus Christi Amarillo and Mexico, noting top grades and school divisions.
Amid a mixed New York session and ongoing demand shifts for May deliveries, the cotton market eased slightly with prices down about 2 to 3 points from the prior close. Traders noted steady beginnings in early activity, with limited selling and some speculation supporting May futures as market participants weighed steady grades against expectations for temporary demand changes.
A garbled OCR style passage mentions sugar and coffee in a stream of letters and phrases. Names, places, and clearer context are missing, leaving an opaque snippet of text with no coherent event or report to summarize.
A garbled text segment mentions ages and places in a jumble of phrases. It hints at financial items or names but yields no clear events, people, or dates. The readable fragments reference money, metals, and possible figures without coherent context or outcomes.
Local notes cover Harry Williams profile of Tom, a colorful real estate peddler, as he speaks at a Kerrville chamber of commerce meeting. The piece recounts his tale of anvil relics and a walnut tree, urging work discipline and practical ethics while mocking audience reactions and fond memories of East Texas and Kerr County. The account names several attendees and mentions St Charney hotel gatherings and the Kerrville crowd.
Mixed market updates for eggs and poultry, with pricing and packing notes. References to creameries and potato trade, plus scattered local names and places including Kerrville, New York, and Chicago. The fragment mentions shipments, farm activity, and individuals such as Aly Erie and Charlie Beal in aERRA context, reflecting a bustling but fragmented trade page.
Grain markets across SNCAGO and San Antonio show a mixed session with wheat slipping after initial gains as spring seeding nears completion. Corn and oats track wheat with early firmness giving way to modest advances, while Liverpool quotes ease and Indian tensions temper speculative activity amid favorable crop weather and rail outlooks.
At the San Antonio traffic luncheon at the Divas hotel presided by Walter Walheli and secretary Hardie Johnston, speakers described three traffic types. Marshall O. Bell of the Grestio and Mator Mix company, C. Hammond president of the Southern Aludys company, and Cia B. Coole representing the Southern Mapitie railroad addressed the group.
Main Singers sponsor congeat at San Pedro Playhouse on May 9 features Loeir sixth annual concert. Programs include Boys and Girls clubs, solos, and scenes from Nutcracker. selections by Tschaikowsky, Schy enwaky, and a ballet sequence. Notable performers include Terry Terhune, Dorothy Somilin, Patsy Tesh, Taney Derton, and Mary White with others.
Legal notice outlines an injunction petition against San Antonio regarding the city’s animation program. Plaintiffs allege ownership of land and seek to bar actions related to the annexed administrative measures. The suit names Albert Maverick and others, with reference to district and city officials in Austin. The case asks for a writ to prevent the city from proceeding while proceedings determine the validity of the program.
A garbled report notes Grant's grandson was offered a city manager post with a proposed salary of 25,080 per year. The item contains unreadable fragments but implies a formal nomination or offer. No additional identifiable persons or dates are clearly readable.
An incoherent draft notes a planned gathering by Master Barbers with uncertain topics and participants. The text mentions people named Turner, Jane Ashley, and references to harbors and practical knowledge sessions. Details are garbled and unclear.
Two men face charges related to stealing chickens from a farm near Mak Kin in April. Police and local officials identified suspects as Priereannweki and others, with ongoing investigations at the city and sea routes.
The San Antonio Musical Club presented an extensive evening program at Gunter Hotel featuring two pianos, vocal solos, a duet, and a short playlet. Performers included Alex Johnston, Miss Olivia DeWissaveli, Miss Leila Byron, and Miss Thelma Flowers. The club plans an open air Gilbert and Sullivan Yeoman at the Guard in Brackenridge Park in June under David Griffin.
A Chicago market report itemizes varied livestock quotes including cows, calves, steers, and hogs with fluctuating values. Listings mention direct buys, packer activity, and regional price movements across multiple categories and weights, reflecting a volatile market.
Four high school editors from Main Avenue and Hrack Bridge enter a journalism contest at Tez High School in Austin. Mentions include Marjorie Narrell The Hi editor and Shirley Linuart, Times visitor in chief, with judges DeWitt Hedick and Meg Motley. Awards promise medals for top points.
A San Antonio petition claims Catholic Women’s Circle backs a municipal bond issue but the group denounces any political control. Dr Slary Bling Robbie, long associated with civic clubs, asserts the organization is not directing votes and cautions against sensational claims about Catholic women’s involvement in politics.
Brady hosts a Jubilee Rodeo featuring contests and entertainment planned for April 29. Imaginative entries and prize offerings are set, with Inmey Thronk serving as chairman of the rodeo committee. Organizers target community entertainment and securing judges and event sponsors.
A French and American aviation merger is reportedly planned, involving SAS CUVY and a major aircraft producer. The deal aims to combine manufacturing capacity and nautical components, with a potential value around 700,000. Announcement expected next week in Kinasa City.
In Corpus Christi on April 13 editors travel by special train to participate in an interventional event. The Reade Binvutmrdd editor and other staff join a delegation coordinating coverage for the Tess Von finn and related ventures. The Port Worle model and 41TH MARKET CAG LDA are noted in the transport and organizational plan.
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