Steel profits and recovery outlook under industry pressure
A Step Company executive voices cautious optimism on a gradual recovery in the manufacturing sector. He cites improved demand in autos and cans, advancing steel research, and new markets, while noting weak activity in construction and rail, and cautious capital investment amid government regulation. He urges emphasis on real recovery and highlights potential boosts from iron and steel innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yemyims
Euclook
Wimberley Scout Camp Is Planned
Local reports outline a planned Boy Scout camp at Wimberley with about 69 boys expected to attend. Organizers include district program chairman and noted volunteers Kyle, Buchmer, and others from Addison and Buda as potential staff and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimberley
San Manwun
Kiens
Hoy
Busta
Addison
Buchmer
Chritman
Roel
Sem
Moreas
Mm Kyle
Buda
Cardwell Named to County Office
Cardwell named to county office as RT reports appointment to fill commissioner seat after a succession plan. Details remain sparse with partial text indicating residency and potential succession process in county leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardwell
Benefield Named by Brady Chamber
A garbled item notes Benefield receiving an honor from the Brady Chamber. Other readable fragments reference names, dates, and places, but the core fact remains Benefield’s recognition by the chamber and a dated ceremony or announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benefield
Brady Chamber
Survey of U.S. Dwellings Reveals Condition Ranges
A national survey of real property in 64 American cities shows 33 percent of dwellings in good condition, 45 percent needing minor repairs, 15 percent major repairs, 1.7 percent unfit, and under 1 percent not reported. For 1934 comparisons, about 38 percent were good, 44 percent needed repairs, 15 percent structural repairs, and 2 percent unfit.
Grain Market Volatility Suppresses Argentina Wheat Hope
Declines in Liverpool wheat quotes as Argentina drought weighs on futures. Chicago futures swing from early gains to losses amid reports of limited sowing in Santa Fe and Cordoba. Corn and oats follow wheat, while local San Antonio prices show mixed results amid hot markets and strong provisional gains.
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Liverpool
Chiesa
Busine
Argentina
Yeoum
Chicago
Euine
Santa Fe
Rosaria
Cordoba
Buenos Aires
San Antonio
Esa Antoniio
Phareiay
Wall Street Briefs Across Nations Amid Market Noise
A jumble of late 19th century financial notes mentions Wall Street, midwest buyers, and various firms amid disjointed figures. The text references Amity, Taker, Delin Ayelet, Love, and Kans alongside scattered names and prices, with a stray note on Broadway and Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Delin Ayelet
Love
Kans
Cuy
Unas
San Antonio and St Louis Livestock Market Report Alarms
A San Antonio livestock market update notes steady price levels with slight weakness on better butcher cows and strong feeder pig activity. Receipts include calves, yearlings, hogs and sheep with top hogs around 50 dollars, mixed cattle and bull bids, and regional reports from East St. Louis and other markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
San Antone
Butcher Foem
Sanners
BT. Louis
East ST. Louis
Aux
Howe
Simon
Sean Nso
OywimiMat Rence Slauener
Million Cotton Bales Expected This Year
Production forecast from the department of agriculture places this year’s cotton bales at 11,758,000, up from last year’s 9,690,559. The August 1 condition averaged 65.7 percent with an expected yield near 47 pounds per pan. Acreage planted shows a 4.6 percent rise, totaling roughly 28.38 million acres. Running bales to August 1 reached 94.24 million, compared with 87.45 million last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasinncton
Te OG
Don Re
Nn Bates
SOO Hounds
Ross Weil
Department of Agriculture
Viel
Celens Barran
Cotton Market Opens Mixed as Traders Weigh USDA Report
New Orleans reports a subdued start as cotton futures slip 3 to 5 points with October and December near steady. Prices swing through the first trading slice, then drift in a narrow range as traders anticipate demand and weather signals for the belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Aue. S
Lastisingte
Yiauidalian
Burhan
Lblas
Qeiober
O.le
Denember
Ite
Taly
Barrow
Baverpool
Jamun Waat Ste
New York
Ani
Tinton
Opel Rae
aSwrainal Ee
Valley to Launch Building Program in Lower Rio Grande
Meruedes august report shows a federal housing administration project to build new residences in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Plans call for an optional heavy late summer program with 120 houses valued around 3 008. Miles filed plans with Valley officials and architects for 39 new homes in Mercedes and nearby towns. approvals expected within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meruedes
Rio Grande Valley
Kingalge County
Taformal.cay
Miles
Mercedes
Fila Pupervisor
Cloilrtet
Ite
Adation
Sen Anrchitects’ Jilatis
Mines and smelting firms expand in Mexico and abroad
Reports from several mining and smelting companies indicate major expansion to meet rising demand. New shifts and larger plants are planned at major zinc and metal operations in Mexico and overseas, with increased production targets and workforce growth to support expanded output.
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Mexico
Bagiz Pass
Khie
le Paty
Lally
tLeuetion Machinery
Media
Carbonitera Sabinas
Min- Ive and Smeltering Company
Ratita
Cealuila
Corpar Ians i
Tor Zinc A
Dupan
Breakfast Club Hears CC Head
R Archer, manager of the chamber of commerce, spoke before the Breakfast Club as progress in trade was noted with highway 68 opening. A delegation of 56 from the Ten Sexial Ray Scouts prepared to depart next week for a Scout event in Washington with DG as special guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archer
Chamber At Commerce
Kemnhores
Washington
Markets Show Mixed Prices for Produce and Groceries
Goats of carrota cantaloupes and blackeyed peas arrive by truck from San Angelo Weatherford and the Fla Grande valley new shipments on the incal produce market. Cantloupes from Boerne fetch 40c per bushel while San Angelo carrots at toe per dozen and other vendors at 20c. Valley peas sell 50c per bushel. Irish potatoes remain abundant with bids from 3c to 55c per bushel. Numerous items priced across the board including apples, grapes, cantaloupes, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes and watermelons. Market notes list commission quotations for a wide range of fruits and vegetables with varied per unit prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Weatherford
Fla Grande Valley
Texas
Arkansas
Utah
Lima
Calif
Carmen
Reoalera, Sr
Fearn
Poultry and Produce Prices From Chicago Market
A chaotic market report lists Chicago and New York commodity prices for poultry meats dairy products and vegetables. Entries mention hens turkeys ducks and various dairy items with fluctuating prices and stock notes across multiple regions and dates.
Dividends Declared by Union Pacific Fate
AP reports New York and Fate indicate Union Pacific declares a dividend of 31,500 with a yearly payment schedule. The railroad company notes a capitalization tied to recent earnings and a stable annual payout, continuing the prior year's dividend at the stated level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Pacific
Inday
Cattle Imported at Border Port Increase
At Eagle Pass a heavy cattle import rises with shipments from Mexico. Raymond Dixon plans to cross this week with 3000 head from his Coahuila ranch El Cavallo. The first 1000 head moved Tuesday toward the Darling ranch 22 miles from Eagle Pass.
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Eagle Chain
Aceon
Mexico
Whix
Raymond Dixon
Coahuila
el Cavallo
Nba
Darling Ranch
Eagle Pass
London silver and gold prices and foreign exchange updates
London market notes show silver and gold prices largely steady with minor shifts. Futures, spot rates, and coin values cited alongside U S dollar equivalents, plus foreign exchange quotes for Britain, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Norway, Portugal, Yugoslavia and Hungary.
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New
York
Great Britain
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Norway
Alan
Sugoslavia
Hungary
Entine
E.bayer
Hanekonz
Montreal
New York
Earnings reports from New York firms show mixed profits and losses
New York based firms including American Woolen Company and subsidiaries report for the six months ended June 30 a net profit of 1,395,401 after adjustments and interest on 389,210 shares of 7 percent preferred stock, contrasting a prior period loss. Inventory valuations and per share figures are given for several companies, including Birslaw Sanford Carpet and Auto-Life, with varying profits, losses, and reserves across the first half of 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ave
American Woolen Company
Textile Beatty Company
Birslaw-Sanford Carpet Company
iTne
Ajith
Elvetrig
Auto-Life Company
1Uda Res Barts
Stock Market Report From New York and Global Prices
The day's stock market showed no clear trend with many leaders unchanged or slightly moved. Gains appeared for Westinghouse, Socom Vacuum, U S Suez, Montgomery Ward, General Motors, American Car and Steel. declines for Phillis Petroleum, General Electric, Cerra de Pasito, New York Central, and Bethlehem Steel. Traders remained cautious on the speculative outlook amid retail trade forecasts and an expected strong six months for sales. Crude oil stocks fell by 3,802,000 barrels in June to 334,757,000, the lowest since 1927 pre Bellvale days. Bank of France cut its discount rate to 2 percent, aiding exchange stability. sterling also rose slightly to around 4.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ava
Fodsy
Eay
Transnationa
Bethleher Stee
Bureau of Mines
Bank of France
Precch Bank
Sane
Dollar Markets Update From London And Paris
AP reports limited trading on the London exchange with the U S dollar trading near 4.98 to the pound, while the British pound previously stood around 4.93 and 7.34 to the franc in Paris. The French franc price stood near 15.093 to the dollar, with the Paris rate aligning to New York quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
New York
Fire Plot Shadow Over Cruise Damage and Navy Secrets
Boston Evening American reports a national plot linked to a large cruise ship fire causing 100000 damage. A former navy commander tied to international intrigue is under surveillance in Montreal after liaising with ex-navy personnel about naval construction work and secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton
USS
Laver
Navy Intelligence Department
Quincy
Pore
Boaton Evening American
Boston Evening American
Montreal
Church Women to Meet in Kerrville
Kerrville hosts the thirty first annual meeting of the Woman’s Auxiliary of One Townssimod Southern Presbyterian Church from August 13 to 15. An eight day training school follows the statewide gathering, chaired by Mrs. M Cunningham with Mrs. George Smith and Mrs. L L Millan in key roles.
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Kerrville
Woman's Auxiliary
Townssimod
Southern Presbyterian Church
Cunningham
Bore Worth
George ¥. Smith
Brownsele
L. L. Millan
Tousloi
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Kulas
Iron
Regardis
Benefirls
Ian
Rome
Wool Market
SAN Antonio Fay
San Antonin Merit Thurats Praire
Exehiaien
Mii
Ian An
Sdoe
Wall Street Briefs
Jones
Nileer
Kansae Pitt
Walieeday
Aneyea
Genio
Jona
Anne Berney
Renee Wy
Merive Ieee
Hricer
Wennessay
Pous. Sutton
APOOL
Ames
Sirier
Stich Mul
Gerd Ordinary
Friuri
xEw, York & YO Nu Baap Hiei
Aud
Anise Gulbyra Ate
Valley To Launch
Breakfast Club
Owicago Poultry
Wieago
Pauly
Rock Breilers
Chicago Gatry Products
Aus
Buteer
Amebongeil
Extm Hey Feesls “Weal
York Creamery Products
Aue
Bul- Niems
Ravine
Wobbler
Missouri
Andy
Roae Kenley
Ren Darsey
Marydand U
Wright Paes
Cnmnany
Border Port
Aug. S
London Money
Short Hills
MTA Don
Mvanolnal
Paris
Aur
France
Hays
Gauuser Fire
Lory T. Gardner & Co
Collen Fxebange
F.H.A. Plan
W. K. Ewing
W. K. Ewing Co., Inc
W. Commerce St
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