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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1929

Page

25

Hupp Mark Quality Used Cars Ad Reads Low Prices

A garbled classified listing highlights used car dealers Hupp Mark Flores and Antonia Motor Co offering inexpensive autos. It mentions down payments of 170 to 245 dollars, various models including Chevrolet and Ford sedans, with vague notes on condition, paint, and accessories amid a clutter of misread OCR text.

Terman Ela Dodge Vortory Wn, Paemedt Antonia Motor Go Main ‘Ave Milam Bendest Flores Drosdway Ee Fourche Saeue Studebaker i Oki Garvin Morgansa Woodward D Ines Amie Herney-Cuinevies B. Itous Chevrolet Bode Wadler Boater Phaeton Renar Leiaal Bey Finance Co Des Houslee Bowie

Poultry Club Hikes Egg Prices in Effort to Cut Costs

Egg price hikes affect poultry groups as the Poultry Producers association raises costs to 510 per case for Chinese pumpkins and related produce. Farmers report pumpkins grown near Seguin are popular with Chinese and Mexican makers, while Colorado vegetables continue to sell well and a shipment of beets greens and turnips arrived late.

Seguin Colorado Compassion Merchants

Vegetable prices and market items listed in 19th century US column

A dense inventory of produce and related goods with prices, including beans, cucumbers, melons, peppers, onions, pears, potatoes, tomatoes, lemons, grapes, and more. The list names vendors, crates, bushels, and weights, reflecting a bustling wholesale market entry with numerous prices and items.

Burke Deven Bers Butler Giera Lembes Texas Colorado Axe Cabbase Walle Gautaloupes Gestatoupen Caulifisher Slory Cenix Durie Geapen Thompaan Eld Bartel Cence Reacher Elta Besas Blume California Temaser

Livestock prices and market reports across major outlets

Kansas City and Chicago livestock markets show slow demand with weak prices for cattle and steady to lower quotes for calves and sheep. Reports detail weights from 160 to 290 pounds, varying by grade, with hogs and sows trading near steady to firmer limits and cattle prices reflecting cautious bidding across regions.

Kansas City Ave Gran Seedersleyre Gow Strane Seria Fangs Eas Gail Comin Srele Chicago Douras Wlauen Recripta Tan Rangers Omashy ST. Louis CK East BT. Louis Avgo Weatern Steel Heiferk Lehrere Jew Cullery Engeditep Aansaze Billie Rerupta Dane Earty Sields

London Metals and Market Rates Amid Uneven Trade

Fragmented OCR shows London metals prices and bullion notes with mentions of bar silver, market rates, and dated quotations. Listing appears to reference commodity prices in British pounds and a brief market snapshot, including precious metal values and a note on three month discount rates.

Car Sans Brakes Fine: Ten Dollar Court Strands Driver

A driver cited for operating a car without functioning brakes received a ten dollar fine in Corporation Court. Officer Shannon testified that the vehicle lacked proper braking. Judge Mase Woon imposed the minimum fine of ten dollars on Jimenez for driving a car with defective brakes.

Car Sans Brakes Crilbert_ Jimenez Arbor Lines Corporation Court Santa Vea Avenue Ay Steel Jimenez Mater Otte A. Shanna Shannon Newneraral Ister Hid Dudge Mase Woon

Smithville Cotton Crop Described as Good

fragments report Smithville making good cotton with references to ginning and agricultural activity. mentions district superintendent and railroad context, noting spending and local conditions.

Smithville

Unclear OCR text with scattered notes on sugar and coffee

Fragmentary OCR passage mentions sugar and coffee references and dated calculations. It contains disjointed phrases about wages, tea, and measurements with numerous garbled terms, making specific people, places, or events unreadable. No coherent news item or identifiable entities emerge.

Wheat Market Up On Delivery Shortages Across Regions

Chicago reports firm futures as delivery shortages lift wheat values after a wavering start with flour demand strong in the Southwest. Corn and oats rise. soybeans mixed. Provisions hold steady as export rumors swirl and drouth threats in Australia loom.

Chicago Steebgiher Jebe North Amoprica New York Omaha New Orleans Chico Wlampeg Austr Orb Drouth

Bartholomew Says City Must Ready Contract Before Arrival

Bartholomew will not come to San Antonio to discuss city planning work until a formal contract is prepared. N H White of the city planning board stated the arrival depends on contract readiness. The city Commission planned to hire Bartholomew as a city plan expert and discuss costs, with estimates around 40000 dollars for the project. City Attorney Joe Ryan said no contract has been signed, and officials await a conference before finalizing terms.

Bartholomew St Louis San Antonio N. H. White City Planing Board White

Commissioners to Decide on Fountain for Alamo Plaza Park

Park Commissioner Jake Culloa and fellow members plan to split a fountain project in the municipal park on Alamo Plaza. Funds of about 15 000 to 50 000 dollars are available for park development with bids to be opened once the plan is finalized.

Misar

Prisoner reform sparks debate in Beverly Hills

Local discussion centers on prison conditions and funding while residents critique current facilities. Citizens express concern over jail size, costs, and whether reforms will improve safety and reduce crime. Community members urge decisive action ahead of broader policy shifts.

Cotton Pals Lower on Cables Amid Market Wait

The cotton market in New Orleans opened quiet and slightly lower as traders awaited government figures. Early trades showed declines of about 4 points, with October and December contracts down around 1 to 2 points before recovering slightly. the market hovered near yesterday’s levels as covering and reactions to the official report influenced activity.

New Orleans Liverpool Uradera Ypaterday Just Lefort Septerney Shorts New York Deleea Misay New York Time Zoma Llaulda- Hon Liverpont Dork Teork Eline Ste and Maren Peloin Vaelerdav

Cotton Ginning Report Totals Bales by August 1

US ginning data show 8,761 bales ginned to Aug 1 this year and 162,283 bales ginned in total for the period. New York cotton prices eased as traders awaited government data, with October and March futures slipping while spot demand remained modest. Liverpool market showed steady to firm tones with late gains in certain middling grades as stocks and receipts adjusted.

Dro Washington, D, G Colton Loz Ereoor Cailee Salewenna Recelpte Fee Clomid Stey

Stop Signs Don’t Prevent Crashes Always Find

Karl Kellerman of Fort Sam Houston was struck from behind by J J Christie at New Braunfels Avenue and Commerce Street. Christie was fined for negligent driving and drunkenness after testimony in Caporation court.

Karl Kellerman Fort Sam Houston J. J. Christie Souwth Alamo Caporation Court New Braunfely Avenue Commerce Street Christie Dave Watson

San Antonio Stocks and Market Prices Notice

A dense list of stock prices and commodity notes from San Antonio merchants. The fragment mentions banks, brokers, and various firms with quoted figures and a note that prices are subject to change and confirmation. Names and entities appear with numbers, typical of a mid twentieth century market brief.

Houstonians Visit 8. A. for Summer

Retired businessman Mr. George M. Pridgen and wife from Trouston stay at the Gunter hotel as summer visitors to San Antonio. They arrive Thursday and have spent about three months here each year for several years, enjoying the healthful climate.

San Antonio George M. Pridgen Trouston Gunter Hotel Prjdgin

Poultry and Produce Listings from York Province Market

The page lists poultry and produce items for sale across several markets in Chicago and New York area hubs. It notes creamery products, taters, dairy items, and various farm goods with vendor names and sale terms. Includes references to Colorado and Illinois markets, dates, and prices in rough OCR style.

Speeder Pays Fines After Off Road Chase

A motorcycle speedster fled officers across East Hnnston Street to Geverns Street, evading capture and causing a collision that forced an officer off the road. In court, the driver was fined $16 for speeding and $2 on two charges of driving on the left side of the street, with Judge Dave Watson presiding.

A. Rilwands Ren Hurger Everards Herner East Hnnston Street Geverns Street Warner Auddenly Finming Paso Hands Street Harper Dave Watson Ruel

Funeral of Aged Farmer Conducted

Funeral services for Steve Waller aged farmer living on the Meabeoek road twelve miles from Binh Antonio were conducted by Rev Patrick Down on Thursday morning. He is survived by his widow Mrs Wilkelwinn Walter five daughters Mrs Annie Wehmeres Mrs Wilbert MAA Klauch Mrs Theresa Brandt Mrs Magaline Pinet and Miss Martha Wolter three sons Anton Alfons Ay Chartta Steend one sister Mrs Anton Pipps.

Steve Waller Meabeoek Binh Antonio Patrick Down Wan Wilkelwinn Walter Annie Wehmeres Wilbert Maa Klauch Theresa Brandt Magaline Pinet Martha Wolter Anton Alf

Bullish mood lifts limited by credit strain in stock market

Speculative sentiment turned bullish in today’s market amid easing credit fears and a rebounding tone in Newark and London money flows. Prices generally moved upward though volume waned, as utilities steadied and individual stocks rallied before a broader pullback.

New York Acs England Mostern Newark Cotten Ll S. Steel Wall Street Mmacco & BR American Tobacco Aldo Tascle de Gur Aly Weduction Pittchormtoolcomen Cabin American Sugat International Silver United Aleesatt. Todhtris Rayon American Jand Foundry Atoll Union Pacific Parate New York Central Jersey Central Harlem Seasemali Calling Aikman Wenknens Elso Mnnim Motor Products Byers American Parer and Wight Sorth Ameriesy

U S Cotton Crop Estimate and Price Dip

The Department of Agriculture released August 4 crop data showing the 190s season at 15,543,000 bales gross weight with 19 percent of normal condition on August 1. State figures for Texas Oklahoma Georgia and California are noted, while New York cotton futures fell about seven dollars per bale after the government estimate of 15,042,000 bales surprised traders and spurred selling.

Washington Department of Agriculture South Carolina Georgia Oklahoma Arkansas New Mexico California United States York New York’ Cotton Exchange Benry

Unidentified man with knife terrorizes factory gang

An unidentified Black man armed with a knife terrorized a group of employees at the Bh Louis Spring company rear of Bi Troadess Wte on Wednesday and remained at large Thursday. He disappeared before officers arrived.

Bh Louis Spring Company

Fries and Wife to Leave for Mexico City

City Clerk Fredries and Mr. Fries plan a trip to Mexico City on Thursday to attend a 30 day convention with their son Frederick K. Fries. In Mr. Fries absence Mrs. Gladia Lain will serve as acting city clerk.

City Fredries Mr. Fries Mexico City Fries Frederick K. Fries Gladia Lain Rlty

Packed list of brands and food products

A catalog style note lists multiple brands and items including Dr. Pepper Canada Dry Ginger Ale Imperial Sugar Heinz Rice Flakes Hellmann's Mayonnaise Budweiser Barley Malt Puritan Malt Extract Pompeian Olive Oil Cliquot Club Ginger Ale Pabst Malt Syrup Lea & Perrin's Sauce.

Dr. Pepper Canada Dry Hellmann’s Lea & Pertin’s

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