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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1935
Page
6
A sweeping shift in business and public policy notes a move away from restraint and toward aggressive growth. Leaders call for open appeal to public opinion against further experiments delaying recovery, while markets show cautious optimism amid lower interest rates and rising trades.
A brief market notice lists Pleasanton and Poteet growers and local vendors. Names include Keo Coenen and Paton at Sweny Peasy with teens at Say utt Wie Toul Andesvon and San Aimee Ans, indicating a regional agricultural market event with community participants.
Grain prices fell in Chicago with rains aiding spring wheat prospects while corn showed strength later in the session. May wheat near 98 and corn around 4.25 per bushel with mixed activity and ample supply readers note. San Antonio trading notes list deliveries and bids including corn and wheat figures for local traders.
Cotton futures opened lower amid scattered selling and limited demand in New Orleans. Prices moved in a narrow range as traders weighed world tensions and uncertain demand, with May near 11.75 cents, October around 11.? cents, and December near 11.36 cents.
Governor James V. Allred urged passage of tax and revenue measures before adjournment. He listed utilities regulation and other proposals. The house aimed to end May 7, while the senate planned a longer session toward May 17.
The page details Friday forwardings for major markets in California Potatoes and Texas produce, listing carrots beets cucumbers and other vegetables with prices. It notes the Laredo market strength with yellow Bermudas and Crystal Wax prices on cash and track terms and reports mixed activity in Lower Valley carrot and beet trading.
Fragmented OCR notes show mixed Wool Market activity in Boston and surrounding areas. Mentions demand shifts, shade quality, and small price variations with references to buyers and vendors. Text appears garbled with several illegible lines and inconsistent units.
A Houston area postal employee, McCulleh, shot himself after a warning to attach es at the hospital where he was taken. The attacker, Williams, wounded only slightly, had involved a money order department before the self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The San Antonio cattle market shows heavier offerings in places with steady to lower prices. Lambs and hogs eased, while calves and yearlings fetched mixed bids. receipts and quality varied, with buyers cautious and bids uneven across categories.
Bastrop State Park draws visitors as construction on an eight‑month project nears completion. A large building rises as a key feature, with additional amenities and ongoing work expected to finish soon.
URADY April 21 report details Grorge Pointer Nod J Wyres and team achieving a second gas well in McCulloch County. The new well, 400 feet east of Pattler Ho 1, produced about 785 feet of gas and is expected to yield a strong finish. Officials note ongoing activity and plans for further development as operations advance near the cannery in Weber.
A vintage craft note promotes Colorful flowers and textures for a wall bouquet. It mentions using wool and cotton yarns, quick stitching, and appealing finished pieces, with a transfer pattern Hanging 15x20 inches and a color chart. Requests 10 cents stamps for Cols patterns to San Antone Light in New Brau, Nevdlerraft.
In Washington April 9 UPI reports the Senate debates on lynching legislation and plans to sidetrack the measure amid threats of a summer filibuster. The House focuses on banking reform as business leaders note Roosevelt's recovery optimism and signal support for administration programs and corporate legislation.
Winters resident H OL Jones seeks repeal of the 15 mile per hour speed limit law for passing cars in opposite directions. The measure notes the rule has existed about 19 years and few Texans are aware of it. Jones argues the restriction dates to when 20 miles per hour was considered safe.
Chicago police extradite a fugitive from Gale CARD, TN, to face murder charges for allegedly killing Charles Pagel at a Chicago hotel in 1982. The case centers on a man named Gere and accomplice Waller Grirys, with ties to a glass tower incident.
Disjointed notice from April 2 reports a company dividend decision affecting shareholders. It lists numbers and names in a garbled format with references to locations such as Bhiehe and YAVASSAM Agri, mentioning stocks, rates, and a store address, but the readable portion confirms a shareholder dividend event and related payments.
Trading was narrow as grains and silver fluctuated while many shares held steady or rose slightly. Notable movers included Sears Roebuck and American Can with mixed responses to an AGUO strike and President Roosevelt’s economic plans.
Wall Street briefs discuss a New York Jersey interstate bridge bonds with prices and yields noted. Redemption price listed, bonds issued April 1 1996 totaling 14 000 000. Markets show varied activity with a mix of bonds and commodities across regions and listings.
The market reports show varied prices for fruits and vegetables as new arrivals like Jettucé and Baas hit the stands. Key items include beets 25 to 26c, blackberries $1 per crate, asparagus $2 per bunch, green beans 50c per pound, and tomatoes around $1.20 to $1.40 per pound with crates and boxes priced across the region.
Readable fragments show April market notices and pricing for poultry and dairy products in New York including creamery items, chickens, roosters, and various packaged goods. Mentions include producers, retailers, and regional references with scattered prices and quantities.
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