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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1929
Page
9
A B C Forbes summary notes New York bankers warn against unwarranted gains in high priced shares and urge friends to tread carefully amid speculation. The article recounts anecdotes of loyalty and risk within Morgan era circles, highlighting figures like Duke and Davison as examples of generosity and bold action in finance.
London reports Helen Wills unable to play singles at Maidstone tournament starting today. Draw announced last night. Wills may enter doubles or not at all depending on the leg injury status.
Mises Rebecca and Virginia Todd of Muskogee Oklahoma visit Lieutenant and Mrs Felix Todd. Clara C. Pancoast details guests, dances, dinners, and arrivals at the Gunter and St Anthony hotels with a flurry of social engagements around San Antonio including families from Chicago, Treusten, and Abbiwille.
The Sheep and Goat convention closed with nearly 600 registered sheep and goats sold at auction in Brady on August 3. A F ram bred by T. L. Drisdale sold for 700 to a Texas buyer. high-priced ewes and bucks also fetched strong prices. The gathering, with six states represented, named A Kincaid president and Roger Gillis as first vice president, with Brady named as next year’s host.
California lemons reach high prices in San Antonio markets as heat drives costs sharply higher. Red Ball and other lemons around 30 to 40 cents per fruit, baskets at 1.50 dollars, while grapes, tomatoes, peaches and other fruit see varied rises or steady levels, with growers seeking $1.00 per bushel for peaches and higher quotes on tomatoes.
In Chicago markets wheat prices eased as selling pressure grew. Receipts showed 7 105.00 bushels for the week against 2 925 000 bushels prior, with price softness extending to corn and oats. Provisions were reported easy as market sentiment remained cautious.
New Orleans opening shows irregular tone with limited gains as absence of Liverpeal cables dulls activity. December contracts advance modestly while January holds. market steadier after initial selling, weather and demand factors cited by New York report.
Veteran police sergeant Williany Tolian died Saturday morning at Dr Koo Atari after a long service. The death marks the loss of a longtime officer known for integrity and leadership. A department tribute is planned as the city mourns the officer who served with distinction.
Darwin named field secretary for the Texas union amid a reshuffle led by William Te. SteGill. The appointment places Darwin to represent ex-students on statewide work for the university system, with McCurdy as a member of the executive army overseeing state activities.
Wall Street notes August activity in electrical equipment demand and plant expansions. A M Byers plans concentrate wrought iron production at Ambridge plant with 5,000 monthly output. Brown and Electric Aurelia merger eyed. July cash register sales beat year-ago levels. San Antonio livestock prices steady with cattle calves horses and sheep trading. ranges listed for each category.
Chaplain Trimble to deliver an address Sunday evening at the Kelly Field chapel on the Christian Mazims of Cenfucine. Iva Wentmeyer will present a civil program titled Ajoun Chief's Daughter. Dramatis Angelina and two others are noted. Event appears under Arme YMG A TEXAS THAM LOSES in a Denver Denver area report from August 3.
A long list of produce prices and quantities from various vendors including cabbages cucumbers tomatoes melons pumpkins lemons and peppers. Entries note dozens bunches pounds bushels and boxes with prices ranging from fractions of a dollar to several dollars per unit. Vendors include Colorado California and others with assorted price points and measures.
An old classified style listing shows poultry prices from 20 to 23 cents per pound for hens and 18 to 23 cents for other birds, with buyers and commission agents offering 17 to 44.25 for certain lots. The fragment references a poultry quality association and a total sum around 7.60 to 9 dollars for unspecified lots.
Many churches and religious groups list services across streets and neighborhoods, including Epworth, Westminster, Immanuel, and First Baptist. Activities include Sunday schools, communion, midweek prayer, missionaries, choir practice, and youth programs, with times and locations scattered throughout the city.
Sunday altars and weekend services detailed for multiple churches including St Anthony Alama Melstis Peter St Hzgue and other parishes. Information covers holy communion times, evening prayers, benediction, revocation of sacraments, and group meetings with names of priests and church locations.
A garbled tale reveals a decade of strange skypyeriam visions, with Heathen Burton and Shu Teer Sussex amid a tangle of double games and forbidden trends. The narrative hints at hidden gifts, evasions, and looming global upheaval tied to a coming event next Tuesday.
Washington Aug following army orders list colonels and majors reassigned or promoted. Names include Moor NL Fi fp to Hot Springs hospital and Alfred A. Starbird LU. A. Governors Island awaiting retirement. Numerous officers moved to Wright Field, New York, Chicago, San Antonio, and other posts with depots and stations. promotions to lieutenant colonel noted for several officers. retirements for physical disability listed.
In a tumult of boxing maneuvering Max Schmeling and Jack Sharkey talk through promoters and officials about a Sharkey Schmeling bout at Detroit or New York. Potential September dates hinge on commission approvals and venue readiness as promotions weigh Madison Square Garden in New York against Olympia in Detroit.
Unclear Russian influenced report describes an incident near the Belgian royal chalet at Osteyl. The royal family, including Prince Charles and Princess Marie Tune, reportedly stayed at the residence as authorities investigated the shooting and its impact on security.
In Detroit on an August day the Michigan state board attempted a Solomon-like move by dividing a baby as a prize. Olympian arena official Boyd Fite Shmons from Menton Harbor received the pieces.
Mexico City August 1 The national tourism commission said petitions from chambers of commerce in frontier cities seek authorization to issue tourist identification cards. The commission’s president Felipe Cuauales said petitions will be acted on shortly and authorization would be granted in all cases.
EL PASO Texas March 1 Two sleeping boys were killed and another injured when struck by a freight near here. Tikes Choiin aged 19 of McVemb Kentucky and Charles Riley aged 18 of St Louis Missouri died or were injured as an oncoming train could not stop in time. Bart Chagin, 27, brother of the dead boy, was mentioned in the report.
Five women lost on a mountain site were rescued after being found buried near a cliff just below the summit. The search party located them and brought them to safety. Separate notices include divorce outcomes and a list of several individuals, including Briles Pierce and Edith Bibby Pierre.
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