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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1935

Page

9

Federal housing act broadens loans and lowers payments

A New York report explains how federalized building and loan associations now offer longer mortgage terms, reduced monthly payments, and higher loan advances. It notes the Treasury may invest in shares, boosting funds for promotional activity, with leaders predicting a substantial rise in federally backed loans by autumn.

Merryle S. Rureyser Hmmeraal Seriire Uns New York Mama Zovert Ment United States He Duneins Joan Hourte Acute Fedral Secretary of the Treasury

Wall Street Briefs NAW Pork and Market Update

The report notes shifts in the pork market and stock activity with a half year rotation comparison showing 2,664,115 yielding a bail of 34s. The New York wholesale exchange closes Saturday August 51 before the later index. For the 32 weeks to August sales totaled 232,188,797 up 2. Bayer cent over last period, with AVEVSE stores operating at 19 numbers, down from prior figures.

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Dollar markets slip as currencies fluctuate in Paris trading

In Paris on August 20 the dollar weakened against the franc and pound while U S dollars traded near 6 pence per dollar. The French franc weakened to 73.08 francs per pound and the New York rate moved in the overnight session.

London Tavne United States New York Paris

Unclear OCR Markets Report Shocks Foreign Trading Scene

Fragmented text references London and Berlin markets and a contest outcome. Mentions foreign exchanges, trading activity, and a firm in Berlin. Context and readable details are limited by garbled OCR, precluding a precise event or date.

Earnings Listed Quarterly Indices of Corporation Earnings

Earnings for the second quarter show industrial and railroad firms outperforming utilities which lag. The 1428 index year shows 80 percent of the 1926 level, with railroads hit hardest, industrials down but recovering to about half of 1926 levels.

Cotton Market Mixed Amid Nervous Trade In New Orleans

Market reports show uneven activity with prices in New Orleans futures mixed as traders weigh European tensions and anticipated supply factors. October through December contracts slip while near months hold near prior levels. Liverpool and New Orleans quotes reflect steady demand but cautious sentiment persists.

Grain Market Update Signals Mixed Prices Edge Higher

Grain traders in San Antonio report a volatile market as wheat and corn show mixed moves. Prices rise modestly on some futures while distant markets hint at broader declines, with analysts noting private crop estimates and shipments from Liverpool influence.

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Stock Market News and Mixed Trading After Opening

The session opened with mixed activity as several shares rose while others fell. Steel and aircraft sectors remained firm while financials weakened. crucial indicators showed modest gains in some indices and cautious investor sentiment persisted amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

Wool Market Busts With Ration.

Fragmented OCR summarizes a market note mentioning wool prices and ration issues, with garbled terms like Feira, Tay, and cents. It hints at a large quantity and electricity-related lines, plus a closing note referencing 31 Leswts and 55m SPs, but details are unclear.

Roaton Asi Dar Algarve la Mier

Fruit and Veg Prices Across Markets Listed

Fragmented OCR lists fruit and vegetable items with quantities and prices, mentioning apples grapes peaches plums and potatoes, plus references to shipments and market codes. The text reads like a catalog of items, with scattered numbers and department codes, resembling a stock or sales ledger for a regional market.

San Saba Pig Sticking Round-up Report

Wild hogs were rounded up on the Henry Taylor ranch in one week as part of the San Saba round-up. Dogs aided hunting as boars were chased and captured, with plans for additional round-ups noted.

Ban Samba Henry Taylor Ranch

Prison insane treatment judged effective by bureau

Washington reports the Bureau of Prisons says treatment at a Springfield Missouri medical center improved or restored mental function in 163 percent of cases among federal inmates. It notes severe psychic shock from apprehension, detention, and trial, and cites strain after conviction. Some inmates are released early to complete treatment.

Washington, DB Bureau of Prisons Springfield Jist Breas Bown Fuey Dureau

San Antonio Officials Await 400000 Centennial Funds

Altgelt reports 400000 Centennial allotment to San Antonio by the U S Centennial Commission. Requests exceed 4100900 with local groups urged to propose needs. A Secretary Hull aide will set up government arrangements in Dallas. Morrison’s allegorical pageant may be funded locally.

San Antonio United States Centennial Commission Washington EB. J. Altgell Texas Commission Adgell Altgell Dallas Cullen Thomas Cordell ‘Hull Altgels Wate Baiy San Anionio Altgelt Cite Lwenl Nasians Tt. W. Morrison Altzelt Morrison FIM

Money and Metals Fonk and Market Snippets

A fragmented market note lists currencies and metals with prices and demand signals for Britain France Sweden Denmark Austria and Switzerland. It mentions New York and London quotes, lead and coal trends, and general financial activity including loans, commercial paper, and a dental chair sale.

Great Britain Sweden Denmark Finjana Sitzerland Nast Enain Shah Penuggal Grace Saas Besant Mexico New York Cpat

San Antonio Livestock Market Report Highlights Mixed Demand

The San Antonio market showed varied demand with calves and yearlings selling unevenly. Prices ranged with top cattle around 35.75 to 52.78, stocker steers and feeders steady, and utilities at several dollar points, while no sheep arrived and dairy cattle moved slowly. Trade reflected strength in choice cows and active demand for light loads, plus standout entries at Midwest markets like Kansas City and St Louis.

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Burglars Take police dog as neighbor grows wary

In Chicago, residents report rising burglaries. Marion Coleman bought a purebred watchdog to guard her apartment, but burglars struck again, taking the dog before escaping. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the neighborhood.

Auc Marion Coleman Coleman

Balloon experiments record data from stratosphere flight

Dr HV Neher and Br Robert Millikan direct a fifth set of balloons from Fort Sam Houston to study cosmic ray data. Two balloons carried 40 feet apart aimed to drop instruments after data collection using a nickel-equipped rocket to guide the descent, with parachutes previously used to recover equipment.

HV. Neher Calimedia Institute of Technology Robert A. Millikan Algat St A Fort Sam Houston Earth Radio 2S

Pastors Mark Communities Through Local Churches

In Soston on August 24 a study notes how early land markers used church names not by denomination but by influential pastors. The piece cites Dr. Pierce’s church in Brookline and Dr. Putnam’s church in Roxbury as examples of how single preachers left personal traces on neighborhoods.

Soston Chiuitih Fleroe Chureki Pubnam de. Pierce I Brooklite Amd

Wrestler Plays Banjo in Arena Amid Hollywood Lore

A fragmented note from a regional paper describes a wrestler who now performs with a banjo as he enters the arena. The piece blends misread names and surreal references to Urartian routes and a father figure, with hints of celebrity culture and stage persona shaping the event.

Cals Alig Ren Ali Marallah Perslan Enzix Ururtiah Nishapur Meltywook Weil Tory Tory, Enters the Arena Playing Hie “Lave Wong Poyila Hollywood

Honeymoon Dream Delayed No More After 30 Years

Mrs Kate Johnson and her husband Lanny Mutch are set to embark on a long awaited honeymoon after thirty years of postponements. Johnson retired after twenty years with a royal mall carrier and will take his wife to Florida, a plan they cherished since their wedding.

Central Lanny Mutch Kate Jonson Johnson Orida

Legislation Push in Washington Faces Rush to Adjourn

Washington moves at top speed as Congress races to pass the 1935 omnibus banking bill, the 5 million pension measure, and the rivers and harbors funding. The House OKs $814,000,010 rivers and harbors, and the Guffey coal bill clears debate, while major items await action amid filibuster risk and pending deficiency appropriations.

Wasrington D. C Senate Congress House Sanata Moralavim Soch Amotis Hott Houses Querenre Tennessee Valley

Britain Tightens Divorce Rules on Desertion

Britain adopts a stricter divorce framework stating desertion by husbands will be judged harsher than a single act of adultery. Justice Sir Herbert Ay Pavent explains judges must exercise discretion, affecting petitions where desertion preceded adulterous claims.

London Hrebert

Chinese Nab Ten Girls as Red Spies

Peiping reports police captured ten young women tied to a Red espionage ring within government and military circles. The group groomed by Miss Hsiao and other female Reds allegedly sought to obtain and relay sensitive information. Police state the cells planned disruptive acts and targeted key petitions.

Peiping Pik Disturb Abeer Jones

French Railroads Offer Rain Insurance To Holiday Makers

In Le Treport and Boulogne area the Nord railway guarantees rain protection for day trip passengers. If rainfall exceeds three millimeters between 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. on an excursion day, the company refunds the ticket or offers a free pass for another day.

Nord le Treport Boulogne Alit-Mer Nord Company

Bolt of Lightning perforates auto near Springfield

A farmer near Springfield, Missouri, reports a severe lightning bolt struck his car, driving holes into the roof and tearing through the upper frame. The impact also damaged nearby trees and scaffolding, leaving extensive scorch marks and snapped branches in the area.

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Market reports show varied fruit and veg prices today

Geediess and red malaga grapes arrived this morning with lower prices at the commission market. Oranges dipped slightly after a Callfordia shipment, while potatoes rose on the grower market. Lent objects include cucumbers, carrots, beans, cantaloupes, peppers, and watermelons with fluctuating quotes, and milk prices hold steady amid regional wholesale figures.

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Poultry and Produce Prices Across Markets Aug 20

AP reports steady live poultry and unchanged freight rates in New York and Chicago markets with minor shifts in butterfat, broilers, and eggs. Pricing notes include turkeys and other fowl firm in Kansas City deliveries, and varied wheat and creamery product figures across New York and Chicago exchanges.

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