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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1929

Page

21

Market Prices For Pears And Peaches In Rio Grande Alley

Rio Grande alley markets report Supe pears at 92 per bushel and Toing pears at 75. Black Wibiers grapes from Cat orth iced at 39.00 per box. Rel Mulagy etapes on sale about 3.25 per box. California and Wyoming apples large this season with prices around 4 per 100 pounds for potatoes. North Texan peaches described as wet but acceptable. general notes hint at weekly price shifts and upcoming fruit arrivals.

Rio Grande Alley Wyoming Fairness Nichony Barbe Cexas Dusenel Wuetard Daaem Olirsy Bubhiot Yellor Eaen Puehtl Benehéy Bashaj Eyer Reat Arkansas Colorado Soren Bencher Bruslard Greene Dock Blgo Basel Erten Hox Pearhes Gyare Darcy Plame Calatana Dover Torres California Tereia

Vegetables at Market Include Apples Grains and Fruits

A cluttered list from a growers market shows prices for apples, avocados, cabbage, potatoes, grapes, melons, peppers, and more with many items priced per dozen or per bushel. Numerous misspellings and OCR junk accompany entries for various regional produce and staples.

Foulta Fornera Market Prices and Notes

Fragmented OCR text lists price terms and weights for commodities and a few numeric figures. The readable portion mentions a 38 genie pound item, 8.34 dollars in fat ie, and a range 18 to 29 cents per pound. Several unrelated phrases reference associations and market terms without clear context.

Mowkey Association

Morphine Sent to Tarrant Prisoner

Morphine found in a package addressed to a prisoner in the Tarrant County jail. Sheritt tM Wright notified federal officers in San Francisco and provided information leading to an ongoing investigation.

Heber Sheritt Tm. Wright Parrant Cunts Wright San Francinco

Texan Shot Four Times by Bandit in Robbery

A Texas man was shot four times when a bandit robbed a woman at a location near a parked automobile. The assailant forced the victims into a nearby area as a second man attacked the fleeing driver during the confrontation. Police are investigating the sequence of events and seeking the shooter.

Bandit Carly Bullere Tars Tim

Texas Boys Win in Wisconsin Tennis

Reported third round action from the Wirronwin Frafe open tournament in Wisconsin features Texas players Lee Tarr and Anatin defeating opponents, with mentions of Miltais, Karl Kamealh, and Wil Taam Carver in a developing results rundown.

TEXAS Wisconsin Milt AL Isa Ane Tuidays Jinee

Wall Street Briefs From New York Aug 24

New York reports building and engineering contracts awarded for the week ending Aug 10 total $100,440 a decline versus prior periods. Notable awards include a $3,000,000 bank building in Medina Ohio and a $1,000,000 lever construction project in Mississauga. Other items cover GM export outlook, stock actions at Segal Lock and Hardware, Autocar refinancing, London gold bullion movements, copper refining plans, steel production shifts, and Pacific Tin & Mines stock issues with a 2-for-1 split proposed.

New York Heatutes Cast Rocky Turn- Iains W. Dodge Corporation Zear Fyieda Ohio Mistlesion

Belgian Troops Prepare to Quit Rhineland Zone

Brussels reports on Belgium planning troop withdrawal from the Rhineland zone. Statement ties move to The Hague Conference and Belgian conciliatory stance toward Germany. French push for Belgium participation in a third zone remains unpresented and faces nationalist objections at multiple quarters.

Rhineland Zone Brussels Belgium Germany France

Portes Gil Frees Woman Jailed for Talking Too Much

In Portes Gil a woman jailed for uttering disrespectful remarks about President Torres Gil was freed on the president’s recommendation. Alvara Gonzales Sanchez had been jailed after a disputed incident. authorities say he was arrested following his sister-in-law’s refusal to mingle with police.

Portes Gil Mentco City Ave. 24 Alvara Gonzales Sanchez Torres Gil Gonzales Sanches Nhon

Squire Quits After Marrying Amid Policy Change

A disjointed report notes a squire resigning following a marriage linked to a 1565 event and a reference to VAGIS and Venn. It mentions new rules requiring a link between fetuses in ceremony and hints at difficulties affecting a ceremony and a squire’s retirement.

Squire Vagis Venn Ang Mattring

Slugger Saga At Amateur Meet Aims For National Journey

Fragmentary text describes Urilis gulfers Tolley and three others traveling to a Debbie trac event to join women’s national tense journey. Habe Raith reportedly would improve the show as Yanks withdrew and Rogers Mornshy was offered as a substitute while British observers watched Cobas play the Gusts.

Sugak Tolley Urilis Tiny

Cotton Market Mixed as Weather News Shapes Trading

New Orleans and New York spot prices show uneven activity with modest declines in lower grade cotton amid rain relief in Texas drought areas and bullish gaps in some futures. Market commentary cites weather bureau forecasts, demand shifts, and weekly reports driving cautious sentiment while underlying tones mix for mid to late season trading.

New Orleans IRGE Weconter Texas Lemont New York Uke Nor Hos Winhl Delber Maren Ude Tieral

Fein Out on 750 Bond in Poteet Rum Case

Charlie Fein released on 750 dollar bond by Commissioner G C Brown after arrest in a Poteet prohibition raid. Fein faces charges of manufacture of intoxicating liquor and possession of equipment for such manufacture. Three others named—Carron, W C Chandler, and Mrs Tein—also held on bonds set at 300 dollars each.

Charlie Fein Chyelie Fein Tom Chandler Way G. C. Brown Tein Carron W. C. Chandler

Mauretania Fails to Equal Bremen Record

Mauretania fails to exceed the Bremen record as the German ship Thymottil Tughami Ans TH reports the new Atlantic crossing. The voyage, recorded in hours and minutes, shows Mauretania’s speed under the Beran record and notes the Eastward crossing and related details.

Mauretania Bremen Thymottil Tughami Litantie

Gas Bag Picks Up Releases Plane over Central Nowe Jerse

A garbled report describes a chaotic incident involving a gas bag and a plane near Central Nowe Jersey. The text references Los Angeles and a siren, with a loud sound described as a honk atop a vehicle, but the details are unclear and fragmented.

Lakeherste

Youth Drowns in Bosque River Tragedy

A 12 year old youth drowned in the Bosque River after venturing into deep water near the riverbank. Rescue teams recovered the body, and authorities began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Bosque Mongader

Young Hoover to Talk Over Radio

New York dispatch reports a planned radio address by Young Hoover, announced for an upcoming program. The feature promises insights on aviation and a discussion of in-flight radio capabilities, described as a technical aviation segment.

Young Hoover

San Antonio Stocks Report Faces Broad Market Moves

San Antonio stock notes show multiple companies including Knapp, Creamery, Central Treat, and Sherrie Lee Cream Co. trading amid shifting prices. Investors weigh share prices, potential buybacks, dividends, and market direction while mentioning specific firms and general market sentiment.

Furulenes Crain & Company Tite Co Niamo Ami Waker Corp Central Treat Co Kenny Uaraniy Eleve Tames Creamery Co IG Co Nanette Ke Trust CO Pave Gieiprenn Orp Sherrie Lee Cream Co Wolff & Mare

Oil Notes in Merovaty County Drilling Progress

Oil notes report a well drilled to 860 feet on the HM Binkles branch in Merovaty’s northwestern area. The project, tied to Liberty Aug 2, involves 236 sections and core sampling, with multiple tests and royalty arrangements noted.

Fan Saba Binkles Brach Merovaty Mburdine Winkler Zebg Calton

Legion Baseball: Hoover Pitches In Elimination Games

President Hoover pitched yesterday as American Legion championship elimination games opened. Suffilo mine defeated Lotmnions 13 to 6, Avanti beat Awbaville 4 to 1. Leningville and Tulialu-Arhuitn earned byes. first games set for Monday with winners meeting Thursday to decide Western section finalists. In Salt Lake City and other sites, teams vie for berth in the Easter ball series.

Fens Juvier Works Louie Orhelles American Legion Iran Mill Valley Calif Calor Springs Oklahoma City

Texas Cotton in Pair Condition

Weather bureau reports for the week note dry conditions in the northern and eastern sectors. High temperatures and prior rains caused premature boll opening. picking and shelling show small losses but overall yields appear steady.

Texas Weather Bureau

Market Slump Overlooked As Stocks Rally At Close

Profit taking marked a volatile session with some large industrials like General Electric and Union Carbide hitting high levels before a broad market dip. Copper gained early strength while rails lagged as traders weighed earnings and shifting demand patterns amid uneven volume.

Damaged Navy Plane Crashes in Dallas Flight Delayed

In Dallas on August 21 a damaged cylinder tethered one of the Navy squadron planes en route to Cleveland. Two sister ships returned with the crippled craft, and mechanics prepared repairs likely delaying the flight. Seventeen naval planes, en route from the Pacific coast to Cleveland, arrived in Muskogee Oklahoma before 11 p.m. and then departed toward Raleigh? City after refueling.

Dallas Navy Squadrod Cleveland Lavefield Wallis Municipal Fie Musgokeer Ofla Pacific Coast Uix National Ditries Rauens City

Nation-Spanning Flier Lands At Albuquerque

Grant Central unit records Capt Romae Tyroen and crew landing in Albuquerque New Mexico after a flight from unknown origin. The monoplane refueled and departed about twenty minutes later, with a planned next stop listed as Tulsa Oklahoma. Authorities prepared for the immediate next leg in the journey.

Grant Central Aireet EEDA Romae Tyroen Dhrow Albuquerque Tony Fia Tulsa Okla

English As She Is Spoken Turns Into Parody Slick

A local note mocks the program at Anidier Field where a police and meet skit devolves into garbled lines about a penman fleeing with a man’s mines. The translation for kids preserves a comically muddled tale of chased thieves and a chaotic chase scene.

Velicam Inday Anidier Field Mark Alvenine

Government Abandons Survey of Dry Killings

Washington reports the department of justice delays in a survey on killings by city residents. Officials note fear and violence hinder progress as federal, state, and local enforcement coordinate, with concerns voiced over potential mutiny.

Mexico Rome Trial to Sprint Court Case

Aug 21 Mexico Rome trial before district crim court, involving Cigelos Castro Dutridal 1) and Levine bembesl pie chamber of deyaties Obregon clitival aoadpuiurlers. case linked to Obrrpan’s assault and ongoing investigations. Mentions Casite Makin as an investigative means and a 3-person group meeting periodically. References to Conceyivns Seoveda Ginka LMU, Monaeevitig i SeutoM EMT and Ising Alsrnas prison colony.

Menico Civy Cigelos Castro Levine Bembesl Deyaties Obregon Lyse Aver Obrrpan Ised Ising Alsrnas Ab Cibregei

Code on Fingers Used to Answer Drivers Exams

In Ventura California Aug 21 42 Apulionnis for automobile drivers licenses use a new trick finger codes to answer exam questions. Captain Kenneth Murphy of the state rifle patrol ordered soap and water when Veefin covered several air PHcuAIS. The real answers are written on their finger nails.

Ntura Cali Apulionnis Ventura

Wealthy Coal King Plunges to Death in Hotel Window

Colonel Walter T. Beadley a wealthy oil magnate dies after leaping or falling from an apartment window on the thirteenth floor of the Warrior Hotel at Seventeenth and Locust streets. Police believe suicide, noting he attempted to retrieve a screen before plunging to a small street below.

Prilathstchia Walter T. Beadley Locust

Motorboat Seeks Mississippi Record

A motorboat aims for a Mississippi record in a high profile attempt. Nel Ouaanaan and Vietan G. Lewis lead separate boats in the pursuit, with one returning after an overnight plating setback.

Mississippi Ouaanaan Ang Minkourh Syed

Caricaturist calls New York a crazy city

Tlalah Harrow a New York caricaturist returns after years in a distant place and says New York is a crazy city. He notes the city’s public mood and temperament, reflecting on what locals tell him about life in the metropolis.

N.Y York Tlalah Harrow Earicatir New York Oral Americ i Fenn New Yorker Abe

American Engineer Honored by British Institution

London August 21 The British Institution of Mining Engineers today awarded George S Rice chief mining engineer of the Tintsert States parenty of minex at Washington. The honor recognizes eminence in matters affecting the safe and efficient operation of coal mines and related mining work.

London British Institution of Mining George Rice Washington Uhr

Insurance totals in United States near two billion line

Aug 29 New York a Taft Insurance Association report shows life insurance in the United States approaching 10 billion years. There are 15,000,000 lives insured and the industry remains robust, with steady growth expected in coming years.

New York Vite Insurance United States Taft Insurance

Aged Woman Seeks Fountain of Youth Across the World

Lillian Martin of San Francisco undertakes a global search for rejuvenation methods. She travels aboard the He de France and plans to spend much of her time in Thuecin while pursuing ideas on rehabilitating the elderly.

Lillian Martin San Francisco Geafeesny Pexclelar Sinnford Iead Ellerie Thuecin

Fire Breaks Out Aboard Steamer Brest

Fire breaks out aboard the steamer Brest as Praline and crew struggle to control the blaze. Passengers and ship officers halt transfers while firefighters work to contain the flames and secure safety aboard.

Brest Praline Alex Pirey Ferman Tetamstrowak Farber Ttats Neevasars Whamer Afrind Mikcers

Austin Playing Hunter At Newport Tournament Report

In Newport a tennis tournament draws key players including Thad, Gregory Maugin, Wilmer Suison, and others as they advance toward quarterfinals. The event features notable matches and partner changes, with results reflecting rising form and expected clashes in Brookline and beyond. Additionally, foreign exchange rates report New York and international market movements with Britain and Canada noted.

Heenan Plas Newport Casino Tyertation Tenis Tournamirnt Jews Attyartite Bhitin Attair Maugin Wilmer Suison Aunier Coon Hayers Toba Vans San Lit Mowlet Pahl Ini Belnary Yan Philip Neer Chegen Berklee Texas Haynes Jost Winzles Weitz Mereur

Tax adjustments sought in university waterfront valuation dispute

A report from DALDAS notes Aug 21 hearings regarding property tax adjustments. Officials will review the work of a commission in valuing a parcel at the university waterfront site. The outcome could affect the assessment and tax obligations for the property in question.

University Wark Sotanission

Wheat market turmoil and embargo shocks farmers

Wheat prices and grain markets face embargo driven disruptions. Reports detail export restrictions and price swings across U S and European markets with futures and cash quotes. Farmers see lower values and heightened uncertainty as rail and logistics constraints tighten supply chains.

Switchman Hurt in Fall From Car

Dense street scene reports a switchman falling from a railroad car and sustaining injuries. The chaotic entry also references football practice and team previews for upcoming season actions amid unclear local details and dates.

Switchman

Disch Receives $1000 First Season At Texas Baseball

Billy Disch at the University of Texas began the first season with a $1000 stipend tied to his role in building the baseball program. The Southwest Conference setup included a first-class tutor and a fully supported staff as part of establishing the team, with Disch also slated for other duties beyond coaching.

Texas Billy Disch Seirran Tavas University Salines Huhy Lakes 16 Varwoot Stary Delach Disch

Texas champions win tight five game baseball series

In a close contest the team defeated Rimist Wam to claim the five game series title. The decisive win left Sharp and teammates ahead as the season culminated with the championship, marking a landmark in regional sports.

Wau Ang Mielim Seaterdae Rirnst Wam Tee Hecomes Texas

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