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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1936

Page

8

Europe Peace In Shaky Times Reach For Halted Talks

A reflective piece marks 22 years since the World War’s onset and traces the fragility of European peace. It recalls Germany’s 1938 moves, Versailles terms eroding, and the shifting balance as nationspace in uneasy anticipation of future confrontations. The article notes Italy and Ethiopia, Austria’s status, and the lingering echoes of prewar diplomacy and German expansion.

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Obituary Notice for Leda Kearns Mir

Leda Kearns Mir of 37 East Magnolia street native of Pawhuska Ohio and longtime resident of San Antonio for 12 years. Funeral at noon Tuesday to Pawhuska Oklahoma. Survivors include Ennis Mae Kearny and Billie Rearice, sisters Mrs J. Wright Oklahoma City and Mrs A Bryant Dallas, and Mrs Da Eeshs of Parburks. Burial at Ban Yemandg CayyeteryNu with services at St Cetslige Catholic church Fatvic GP.

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Unclear OCR item on sugar coffee market and grain bids

Fragmentary text shows references to New York sugar and coffee, grain prices and orders. Mentions Cuban imports and a fiber cut off from March, unclear dates and details.

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Grain Market Signals Mixed Prices Tumble Amid Deterioration

Grain market report shows heavy selling across Chicago and San Antonio markets with declines in corn and wheat amid deteriorating weather from Mississippi readings. Prices closed slightly lower with notable losses in corn and mixed futures for September and December contracts. New Orleans and Liverpool futures offered varied prices with limited demand and reduced quotes.

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Wool Market Report and Prices from Local Fair

A garbled market note describes wool prices and lots at a local fair. It mentions bids in cents per pound and references various sellers and locations, with unclear names and figures. The report conveys price ranges, terms and stock movement despite damaged text.

Dean Scouts Plan for League Body London Aut

Dean Inge told the Center American chamber at commerce that two schools on a lane cause trouble and pride prevents siding with the Mud. A Merseilles report notes overturned trolley cars protested fare hikes.

London Tate Roedray St Pauls de. Inge Cenderk Commerce

Tweed Coats Take On Flare in New York Fashion Show

Aug 4 report describes Tweed coats and jackets with bell sleeves and short skirts, highlighting hip silhouettes and Cuban collars. Fashion notes mention peaked felt hats, red waist seams, and new fabrics paired with dresses and tunics. Enloe wins cycling race in Dallas as veterans compete against Les Myers and Eldan Beer. Curtis Duty places third.

New York Usi Tweed Watling Dallas Bow Bala Dallas Eteran Les Myers Wichita Palls Ayers Eldan Beer of Amarillo Curtis Duty Dalles

Precautionary Washington Flight Glances Dome

An Aug report details a near miss by a tester from the bureau of something, piloting a trainer plane inside a 20 foot square base. The craft rose and twisted toward the dome, knocking a chunk from the Washington Monument. Colonel Cone exclaimed and demonstrated the device’s controls as the plane simulated a high altitude ascent without leaving the base.

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Money and Metals and Foreign Exchange Updates

Currency markets show the dollar steady and metals mostly unchanged. London Bank of England rates hold at 3 percent and sterling about 19.3 cents, while New York sees silver steady and base metals quoted with futures and spot bids. Foreign exchange rates display small variances with Britain and France showing varied demand and cables.

London Money London Bank of England Today Boweat Iss Ehore Ranithy Foreign Pachance New York Fortien Exchange Steaty Great Britain Tellus France Woreay Denmark Finland Selterland Spain Greece Crenhnclonkias Menirent York Sunt

Money market notes show dollar and pound shifts in Paris

The report outlines changes in currency rates with the US dollar near one pound and the French franc fluctuating around the 0.78 mark. It notes Paris exchange activity, overnight comparisons to New York, and mentions various currencies reacting to market conditions.

United States New York

San Antonio Livestock Receipts and Prices Mixed

The San Antonio market reports receipts around 400 head of calves and steers with prices mostly steady to weak. Brahma and light calves show weakness while good, medium, and heavy calves hold around recent levels. hogs steady to higher with buyers active, and cattle markets across St. Louis, Fort Worth, and Kansas City show mixed tone and steady to lower tendencies overall.

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Reserve officers take charge in Fort Sam Houston drills

Officers of the Three Hundred Twelfth Medical regiment under Col. John A. Sanford of New Orleans assume command of the Second Medical regiment at Fort Sam Houston. Nineteen reserve officers form the Fourth Corps unit with Lt. Col. H. Fenno as executive, Maj. G. Anderson as training chief, and First Lieut. C. P. Mae Igee as mutuant. Regular officers are replaced during a two week active period. Separately, Ohio officials face scrutiny over aiding escaped prisoner Caren B. Chilton as Muskogee judge challenges requisitions. Chilton, who fled 24 years ago after a bank burglary, is returned to the state reformatory. Governor Davey signals a demand for a strong case before extradition papers are issued.

Three Hundred Twelfth Medical Regiment Alr John A. Sanford New Orleans Fort Sam Houston Raline Platea Teserve Rgiment HT. Fenno GC. Andérson Jofficer Mae Igee Latford Boxe Hospital Limoses France Central Medical Laboratory Dijon Justice Hospital Group Toul Cleveland I—Ke Ohio Caren B. Chilton Oklahome A. Frey Oklahoma Raves L. Williams Muskogee Oklo W. Mattend Chilton State Reformatory Ailton Idashigat

Cotton crop forecast at 12 million bales in 1935

Washington reports a projected cotton crop near 12 million bales, with Texas Mississippi Arkansas and Louisiana showing promise despite drought damage in Georgia and the Carolinas. The forecast, awaited by farmers brokers and exporters, could mark the first appraisal under the conservation program and reflect higher prices boosting grower returns.

Washington Department of Agriculluire Georgia Carolinas Texas Mississippi Arkanas Louisiana Isl South

Mother Reports Missing 14 Year Old Son in Ohio

A.A. Swadgrass of 726 Denver Boulevard reported Tuesday that her son Jimmie, 14, left home Wednesday afternoon and may have gone to Groveland Ohio to join his child Tommy Drake, son of Captain Drake, who is in the Elbert infantry at the Great Lakes exposition.

A. C. Swadgrass Denver Boulevard Brad Jimmie Groveland Ohio Tommy Drake Thomas B. Drake Elrrerith Infantry San Antonia Mra Goodgrass

Poultry and Produce Prices and Receipts Across Markets

AP dispatch from Chicago reports USDA poultry receipts and prices, detailing carloads of fowls, hens, turkeys and leghorns, with notes on shipments, crates, and processing duties. New York provisions figures follow, showing market activity, creamery products, and assorted dairy pricing with regional references.

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Seattle Signs Pitcher Ween for Tryout with Tadlans

In Great Falls Montana Willie Ween a leading right hand pitcher with the Great Falls state Vogue baseball team has been signed for a tryout with the Sentie Tadlans in the Pacific Coast league for the spring of 1937.

Seattle Great Falls Mont Atte Willie Ween Tadlans

Texans Fight Freight Hike in West Texas Ranch Meetings

West Texas ranchers gathered in Midland and San Angelo to discuss a proposed freight rate hike and a potential dovestock program. Leaders including Roger Gillis and Sol Mayer attended and criticized federal control, urging local management of stock and grazing. Wool and mohair sales reported weak demand, while overall market activity showed notable shipments and prices across Texas and New Mexico.

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Wall Street mixed as traders weigh earnings and tax impact

New York Aug 4 AP traders studied stock prospects amid mixed results and tax concerns. General Motors rose about two points after a dividend tweak while Standard Oil of California faced pressure to show gains. Cotton and wheat fell, signaling uneven agricultural and industrial outlooks as hopes for revival in durable goods persisted.

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