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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1930

Page

21

Gotton crop will aid trade in San Antonio business series

From a San Antonio business series by local merchants, the ninth installment notes a heavy drop in some trade indicators but a general upturn in employment nationwide. Local retail nerves show improvement through June and July, with anticipation that increased circulation from the end of the year will sustain growth and keep the Alamo City competitive with distant markets.

San Antonio Alamo City RK. B. Williams Menanty Stonteemery Ward Bac Antonio Montgomery Ward United States Ube San Antonia Weston AL Kane Anianin Bos Shawn Ruck Ravil

Wall Street Spectator Reassesses Market Outlook

A New York market summary notes erratic trading with small gains and a cautious stance. Analysts compare the current season to 1921, forecasting a potential rebound or extended price declines amid drought and mixed business signals.

Funeral Held Here for P. B. Richey 46

Funeral services were held for P. B. Richey a 46 year old San Antonio business man who spent years ranching. Survivors include a widow and son Tellin and THIMe of Terhys thten, plus relatives in Austin Cartize and Washington. The ceremony occurred at Porter Tacinu's with a list of mourners from local families.

Porter Tacinu Tintin Ledep San Antonio Mehams Kathy Ares Tellin Thime Terhys Wlters Moe. Fintry Hamilton Misa Vera Wicher Flatilinn

False Alarm To Be Probed In City Fire Safety Scan

An investigation probes a string of false alarms raising fire hazards in the city. Chief Seren, Fire Marshal Wolff, and officials trace alarms across districts as officers guard stations and seek culprits amid a dawn spate of misfires. A roadster escape at West Commerce and Colorado streets complicates the case.

Bern Kine Ubiet J. G. Sneran Dturstal Edward Wolff Alaems Satran Seren Wolff Thesa Slucins Iole Rarzun West Cownireen Colorado Sarzan Johm Bartey Sarcan Conmerce Polaris

Local Social Notes From City Visits and Travels

A roundup of residents and visitors with movements to and from Los Angeles San Antonio Dallas and Galveston. Paul Thuraterg manager of a Los Angeles theater left for California via trolley after a visit to Mincud. Florence Chireti¢m teaches in San Antonio and attends Oslo university summer session. W H Butler of Dallas teaches at Southwest Texan State Teacher College and visited his brother H P Butler in the city. Mrs Shaw and daughter Edie opened the 18th week with friends. The Martinny family rent a two week location at Driftnews. Jangen dies in Denver and Russell returns home to continue medical study. D H Hash of Austin auts in city for business. George Calvert and Hulda Woibbrri visit Curlubad Cay. Visitors Morris Giougey and family from Stochdme in attendance with Mrs Sir A Russell. G H Syamiling and family spend Western Weeks at Galveston. Mr and Mrs George Krewder return from a five weeks motor trip northward.

W. H. Butlers Dallas Wehools San Marcus H. P. Butler Pierce Ayenun T. Shaw Edie Uc San Marcon D. Hf. Hash United States District Court Austin Vasil George ‘Y. Calvert Danghlec Hulda Woibbrri Curlubad Cay City Morris Giougey Stochdme Lhegud Sir A. Russell G. H. Syamiling Som Charles Galveston

Premature Cotton Opening Blamed on Dry Weather

Dry spell causes early cotton opening in this region. First bale weighing 452 pounds was picked August 7 by a Mexican tenant Jesux Cortera and sold at Bend’s Humphton & Maxwell. Bale ginned by Wood & Silvers. County cotton estimates marked at above normal by forecasters with further adjustments expected.

Drauy Veras Bends Humpton & Maxwell Tinvern Jesux Cortera Weetery Evesion Wood & Silvers Glencrane Lightner McCiloeh Toont

Army Orders and Soldier Assignments in Fragmented Report

Fragmented entry lists names, ranks, and postings across multiple forts and regions. It mentions soldiers such as Calvin Be and Reginald P.O. Verit and places like Aberduen Province and Fort Douglas. The text appears as a garbled bulletin of assignments, transfers, and drills with many misspellings.

Panadew Orleanin Firat Tee Jomen R. Mamtliten Yam

Houston Attorney Injured in Crash Near Kagto Lake

Houston attorney C. Palk was seriously injured when the automobile carrying him and his family overturned in a ditch near Kagto Lake at 5 p.m. yesterday after a trip from Kerrville. Authorities reported grave injuries and ongoing investigation into the crash.

Houston Hovsion Uy—Samt C Palk Kagto Lake Volk Kerrville

Guards Enforce New Pool Safety Rules in San Antonio

In a citywide move, officials approved strict pool safety rules for guards at San Antonio municipal facilities. New measures require guards to stay on duty, wear lifesaving insignia, avoid long conversations with bathers, and file incident reports. Two-guard shifts mandate continuous supervision until relief arrives.

San Antoni Muscipal Garding Pocla Tavob Rublola Vie Srbultz Dizretor Athletica Rein Vervice Molninl Kony Carl Cartwright Rot Gs Aqualics Montag Gilfout Dsem Recreation Co

Valley Ginnings 51 Percent Complete In Rio Grande Valleys

Valley ginnings reach 51 percent completion with 45 000 bales ginned to date as of Aug 12 per figures from Colton Co operative association. County cropping shows one third of cotton harvested with crews developing rapid yields amid new processing efforts. Seven steamships departed Corpus Christi in ten days carrying coffins to European ports.

Colton Rio Grande Valleys

Guard club events and social meetings listed in San Francisco area notices

The item details multiple club activities at 803 San Francisco Avenue and nearby venues. It notes Walsh's benefit, Phi Zeta Chi fraternity meeting, a Happy Go Lucky Cord club gathering with prize winners, and forthcoming meetings at Miss Naory Anucult’s home. Also referenced are Wingoke club dance, Menger hotel ball room event, and a Catholic Women convention in Denver with details on attendees and contact for information.

Guard Club of Review Neo Walsh Pill Oteleck Mfrs Lillie Knewlton San Franciste Ateed Dlrs Grare Stuart Lee

Man Hangs Self in County Jail

The body of Tee Batman, 5, was found in his cell in the county jail here today. He had been bung ed. Hedman had been brought in from Denton after a suspended sentence for surgery and was awaiting trial on a secondary charge.

Jamesvill Tee Batman Hedman Denton

Wealth of U S tourism and spending in 1920s era data

The San Antonio chamber compiled statistics from national and local sources showing Americans spend heavily on cars, tobacco, candy, education, electricity, and tourism. Tourism expenditure nears 2.0 billion dollars nationwide with hotels, transportation, and restaurants absorbing large shares. streetcar and building activity also rise amid broad consumer spending.

Omemutree Cixares

Brady Water Use Reaches New July Peak

Brady records July water use at an average 3700 gallons per person daily as total pumped from two municipal artesian wells hits 15,238,000 gallons for the month. This marks a historic high for the town's water system and underscores rising consumption.

Brady

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