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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1935
Page
7
The article discusses strains in the cotton industry caused by proposed taxes and government actions. It notes worries about processing taxes, constitutional challenges, and delays affecting mills. Leaders criticize amendments and highlight impacts on capital, competition, and future production stability.
Readable bits describe a Boston wool market scene with mentions of people, goods, and local works. The fragmentary text references French goods and regional activity, noting a brisk if partial view of sales and trade in wool.
The report notes the dollar markets closing with the Deiter exchange around 447 on Satur day close of 407 and mentions changes to the pound and other currencies. It lists foreign exchange details including francs and the Paris rate, with the franc at 16.6 and the Zanes rate noted as 6.0274 ready to charge francs.
The chart shows early aviation industry trends from 1929 to 1934 with Airplane production rising to 3357 units in 1934 for commercial use and military build up. It notes larger, faster transport needs, airline modernization, and rising costs with the average civilian plane around $2200 and military planes averaging $20,221.
Grain market brief notes Chicago prices show futures declines across wheat and corn amid weak demand and government tax shifts. San Antonio prices list corn at 45 to 55 cents per bushel with mixed wheat quotes, futures trends and livestock market hints affecting regional demand.
Markets worldwide edged higher as oil and technology stocks led gains. Investors watched central bank signals and trade data while major indices posted modest advances amid cautious appetite for risk.
A light classified ad titled Sana F and Z AW34 announces a sale for carloadings at 435.00 dollars. The notice lists Sen Olas and references a di tune price adjustment in the brief classified section.
Reports say favorable weather and ample supplies weighed on prices in New Orleans trading. Active months slipped from gains earlier, with December and May futures falling as market demand remained cautious amid ample global stocks. Weather improving in Alabama and nearby regions added to cautious sentiment as traders watched overseas influence.
The livestock market shows mixed prices with some advances in cattle and calves while other weights hold steady. Buyers and sellers anticipate a steady to firmer week with receipts around 5000 and 307 head reported in various sections, including heavy yearlings and feeder stock, as markets edge toward post week activity in St. Louis and New Orleans.
The U S Department of Agriculture forecast Texas farm crops except wheat will be much larger than last year due to favorable weather and larger plantings. Prospects for hay and feed crops are strong with extensive increases noted in corn, oats, and sorghum, while drought in parts of the state limited some yields.
Washington Aug 17 Senator Borah Republican Idaho assailed the Wealth Box tax plan as unjust and warned of rising costs for small income Americans. He broke with La Follette Wisconsin urging tax increases on line item taxpayers and indicated he would vote against the bill. Drafting aides over the weekend were converting the finance committee’s decisions into bill form. La Follette’s amendment would cut personal exemptions from 2300 to 2000 for married couples and from 2000 to 250 for singles, with higher taxes elsewhere.
New York stocks rose as investors welcomed General Motors chief P. Sloan Jr announcing a giant 390,000,080 expansion program. Several leaders posted fractional gains with utilities and industrials like American Telephone, Goodyear, and Greyhound active. Market breadth softened later as traders booked profits amid cautious sentiment and lingering inflation fears.
Fragmented recap shows diverse market items including apples peaches and plums with varied weights and prices, notes on Texas and Kansas City entries, and rail track car counts. Mentions Georgia shipments and Arkansas activity with mixed vegetable and fruit listings and average prices.
Barrier barriers erected to guide pedestrians and reduce accidents in Berlin show a drop in incidents at two points, west and east ends. Pastor dies at Lake Charles in August the Reverend Stuart Gramels, aged 23 years, of the church of chy Teimenig Mon here.
Dallas telegram reports Solon from Fanala County seeks a state gasoline tax increase to fund retirement of outstanding bonds. He lobbied allies in the Legislature, traveling by plane to build support, despite past efforts being halted by opposition. The bill would add a seventh tax on motorists with proceeds aimed at debt retirement.
An advertisement promotes Marian Martin sewing patterns and the pattern book, offering Pat tern 9198 and other designs with grownup style features. It details yardage, sizes 8 to 16, price 15 cents for the booklet and 25 cents for the Eastern edition, instructing readers to mail name, address, and pattern numbers to the San Antonio Light Pattern Department.
Internationally famed soprano Amelía Galli-Curci had a major operation Saturday to remove a six and quarter inch obstruction in her windpipe after years of voice problems. Doctors say she will rest in hospital a week to ten days and begin rehabilitation with simple scales under supervision before resumed singing.
Washington estimates the 1933 national income at 349.444 billion dollars, a higher share of total national income than in six prior years, with Commerce reporting the full figure amid a year marked by record ambition and large-scale economic measures.
Dallas reports historically low cotton shipments amid a complex mix of market signals and policy notes. The snippet references Federal crop reduction and loan programs, with scattered figures and figures, mentioning several markets and suppliers in a fragmentary fashion.
William D. Chadick of Edinwin county appeals a two year sentence and 2500 fine for evading federal taxes in 1349. The case cites deposits at Edinburg State Bank showing 404 and 3600 dollar withdrawals, allegedly by bank president A Y Baker without Chadick’s knowledge. Chadick contends deposits were made in his name and drawn without consent.
In SEW YORK on August 12 the voice of investors and traders reflected a wary mood as prices fluctuated and warnings about volatility resonated. The piece recalls the September 1929 peak and stresses how the market’s durability tests test nerves while investors chase profits amid shifting tides.
Readable fragments show a vibrant market with many fruits and vegetables trading briskly. Grapes, melons, peppers, and tomatoes feature prominently, with prices ranging from a few cents to several dollars per unit or crate. Livestock and dairy notes are scattered, alongside sparse poultry figures, reflecting a busy but uneven market day.
Fragmented OCR text suggests tensions between Austria and Germany over a two year period, with mentions of Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss and strain in relations. The garbled report implies renewed appeals to patch religious or political fissures and possible halt in an arms or policy measure.
Reported today, floods across Kyuto and Osaka districts left twenty dead and fifty injured. Severe water levels inundated thousands of homes, with authorities tallying about 0.909 houses affected as streams overflowed and rainfall intensified.
Poultry and produce market notes show steady to firm tones for chickens ducks and turkeys, with varied bids across New York Kansas City and Oregon. Listings include fowls broilers and chicks with prices noted, plus references to storage and packing quality factors and regional demand signals.
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