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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1933

Page

14

Markets Hold Majority Of Ins Markets Hold Majority Of

Markets held a large share of gains from the prior session as prices steadied amid mixed inflation signals. Trading showed muted volume with professionals shuttling stocks on and off the floor while banks and brokers reported modest activity. The dollar weakened slightly as foreign currencies moved, and inflation concerns lingered over policy prospects.

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Colony of Bees Makes It Hot for Car Driver

PORTLAND Oregon August 18 A swarm of bees swarmed a car near Amity driving along. The insects surrounded the vehicle and packed against the radiator causing the water to boil and the motor to overheat. Driver John Bockes managed to stop after closing the windows and the swarm receded.

Portland Ore Amity John Bockes Borkes Brekes

Boy Hooks Chinook Salmon Weighing Half His Weight

William Wall Jr. caught a chinook salmon on the Umpqua River during a vacation with his father, a former Dover police captain. The fish weighed nearly half the boy’s weight, and he brought it to the gaff in 23 minutes after a strong pull nearly felled him from the boat.

Por Tuan Umpqua Wiliam Wall Jr Iis Deover Bua

Beauty Parlor NRA Discussion Slated

A meeting of NHA members will discuss the beauty parlor business with an outline of the code. The gathering is set for 4 pm next Wednesday night and was announced Friday.

NRA Busines

Old Proverb Proves Too Good at Harvard Museum

Cambridge, Aug. 18. The old proverb Give Until It Hurts may be all right, butHarvard University Museum officials are stunned by a strange incident involving a shipment of five crates of Wirdakina. The note speaks of odd birds and a misdirected message, with unclear meaning and disrupted plans.

Cambridge Man Marvard University Museum Hontivres Perotsic

Scofield named new alate racing commissioner at Hillsboro

Frank Scofield of Hillsboro, native of the county, becomes chairmen of the alate racing commission after a career as a cattle and horse breeder at Lackawanna farm. His show record includes frequent appearances at Fort Worth Fat Stock and Chicago International shows. An incident at the Texas State Fair involved a humane society dispute over ticks on display stock. Scofield accepted the post after initially declining the Manship offer. The Dallas diary notes a windstorm damage to the fair’s scoreboard and fence, with substantial rebuilding costs.

Frese Frank Scafield Hillsboro Alate Racing Commission Hyestock Lackawanna Farm Beoneld War Kansas City Scofield Frem ‘Hall Leroy Menging Fort Worth S Humane Sciety Ueheld Artese- 44 Gormen Port Worth

Investment Trusts Scene in New York Markets Aug 47

Investment trusts and security indices are described with references to multiple trusts and brokerages in New York. The report lists entities such as Central National, British, and State Street Invest among framework players, with various funds and trust actions noted.

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Market Thade Balk Yusipens Brisk on the Crult

A brisk market on the San Antonio Crult week begins Friday morning with supply meeting demand. New shipments from New Mexico and elsewhere push prices up for Honeyvall perforons and Mest cab pintanples. Growers list apples peaches peppers and tomatoes with varied prices and assortments across regional markets.

San Antonio New Mexico Thenmann Salgague Jonathan Isabel Grenes Arkansas Texas Iuustari Okrr Eliow

Fishery Product Landings Rise in May at New England Ports

Boston records May landings of fishery products totaling 27,005,368 pounds valued at 446,879 dollars, up from 22,068,217 pounds worth 40,828 in May 1952. The gain stems from larger catches of cod, pollock, hake, haddock, and flatfish across Boston, Gloucester, New Bedford, and Portland.

Boston Finsi Gloucester Mase Portland

Chicago Poultry Markets Mixed Across Regions

Chicago price reports show varying poultry and butter markets with mixed demand. Quotations cover butter grades, eggs, and range of chick and turkey offerings, noting firmer butter and kept interest in poultry items at New York and Detroit markets.

Sugar and Coffee Prices Steady in New York Market

Raw sugar remained quiet with no sales reported and 344c for spot price. Futures opened unchanged to up 3 points as selling pressure eased, bids steady at forenoon. market activity small with limited trade and pressures from the allotment plan under consideration.

New Tighe Jae

Francs and the Purchasing Power Parity Theory

An analysis critiques the purchasing power parity theory by Ricardian and Cassel, arguing the internal money buying power and external exchange do not move in tandem. The piece discusses 1919 to 1939 trends showing France’s internal value rising while external value in gold fluctuates, and questions the theory’s adequacy.

Ricardy Gustav Cassel France

San Antonio Livestock Market Report Sluggish Trade

Friday sale at San Antonio market showed weak demand with run of cattle small and prices steady to firm. Hog prices remained strong with few top lots sold. buyers showed cautious bidding while a handful of buyers from Union Stowe indicated interest. Notable lots included Schnhart Brothers 9 steers 945 pounds at 4.25 and Fassett 24 hogs 222 pounds at 4.10. Kansas City and Fort Worth figures follow with lighter cattle and steady hoer market trends.

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Control of Beer Distribution Auction Totals 21610

A fragmented notice reports an auction result showing 21 610 dollars paid for control of beer and distribution rights. It lists commissioners and officials, with a chair receiving 400 dollars, among ten individuals connected to the alien wholesale beer commission.

Bobton Mamachusttle Ane Nual Antares Sarnciale

Wall Street Spectator Sees Fresh Rally and Inflation Talk

New York August 18 Stocks showed a “Garrison finish” with an optimistic tone as rally momentum returned amid inflation chatter and a weaker dollar. Traders expect higher gold prices and continued odd-lot buying while government bonds and major corporations influence the market.

New York Leas Omisatan United Corporation DU. A. F Delanese Chrysler London

Wool Market Report From Boston Wool Bulletin Summary

The Commercial Bulletin notes slower demand in the wool market with careful pricing by manufacturers and few high offers. Foreign markets remain steady, with some activity abroad and cautious price adjustments anticipated after the holiday. The report also lists forthcoming auctions and details on wool sale conditions, while Boston buyers show moderate activity and mixed prices across grades.

Boston Ack Walchims Marcoe Nome Piten Layink Fair Welzhis Texan Kia

Cotton Market Shows Mixed Opening Across Markets

New Orleans traders report a firm opening with futures inching higher before slipping as profits-taking and grain declines pull prices back. Liverpool and Chicago notes show American futures steady to higher on cash demand and mixed dealer activity across commodities and livestock sectors.

Prisoner Escapes After Lynching Rope Incident

Patrolman Tages reports first prisoner in 24 years at Lynn jail. A female prisoner nicknamed Ginger allegedly fought, tore free, and escaped after being restrained with a rope, amid an attempted assault during transport. Authorities pursue suspect and review security measures.

Lynn Moia Finsi— Patriiinan Ghaviea & Biri Sins Tion Ginger Ted Tohe Wolien

Grain Market Movements Show Mixed Corn Prices

Grain markets report fluctuating corn prices with early gains fading amid uncertainty. Export prospects and domestic demand shaped price action as wheat and other cereals edged downward while futures rallied in parts of the country.

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Money and Metals London Market Notes From Aug 18

London metals and currency market summaries show mixed pricing for silver, lead, and copper with gains in some quotes. Reports include London and New York price levels, spot and futures, and notable foreign exchange movements across nations such as Germany Norway Sweden and Czechoslovakia, with commentary on market demand and trade activity.

Worhios Esctanate New York Indabars Tapia Domania Belectinny Chas Germany Helint Norway Sweden Switzerlani Bortuiral Czechoslovakia Abstr Rumonta Argentini

Youngsters Give Show for Charity in City Hall

Children collected 3.05 in pennies and nickels for a Christmas fund during a charity show in the mayor's office. They wore home jackets and carried voluntary help signs as they presented the donations to the official.

Lynn Blass Manning Dhadl Glvam Thier Homes Mnnrcy

Studious Thief Snatches Book at Harvard

A student at Harvard College is depicted as a clever thief who steals a textbook from a fellow classmate. The incident occurs on campus and involves the unnamed victim and the bold act of theft reaching to the rooftop area during the disturbance.

Boston Myr E K. Whipsan Harvard Rothery

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