Downturn Seen in Wholesale Rates and Durable Goods
Washington August reports a slight slowdown in business with major industries drifting lower and general trade cooling. Automobile and steel production slipped while seasonal patterns kept retail sales near normal, and wholesale price indices hovered near the 1928 baseline as loans and investments contracted slightly.
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Kansas City
New York
United States
Fed
China
America
Coal's Uses Traced and Dependence on Soft Coal
A 1949 Mines Bureau chart shows soft coal as the railroad system's major fuel and a key source for electric power. It notes consumption by power utilities, coke ovens, steel, and cement industries, and warns that protracted disruptions could cripple transportation and manufacturing. Days of supply vary by sector, with railroads at two days and overall industry about 28 days.
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Wall Street Outlook Mixed Amid Grain Market Hesitation
New York observers note clouded market sentiment with thin trading and wide swings on wheat and other grains. Short selling risks rise for amateurs while professionals with cash are wary until clearer technical signals appear. The Labor Day holiday looms, nudging the market toward an upturn, tempering concerns of a renewed slump.
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Asdvence
Jas Werk
Tom Green Sheriff to Move Office
The Tom Green Sheriff plans to relocate operations to a new quarter following years in the old jail. Officials at the district court and commission report action on the move and related property adjustments.
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Thieves Hit Office In Heist Reported Monday
A fragmented AP item describes a burglary at an 8 4 office where thieves allegedly took 28 dollars from several desks. The report mentions investigators and authorities probing the scene two days after the incident.
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Felz
Cotton Market Advances in Quiet New Orleans Trading
New Orleans August 21 reports a steady cotton market with gains of 2 points on October and 6 on December after a quiet morning. Wheat strength drives early rallies, October up to 46 3/4 cents and December to 56 1/2. prices soften later but remain firmer than Saturday's close as the market steadies amid limited fluctuations.
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New Orleans
Betirdax
Mid-Esssian
Stock Market Edges Through Routine Trading
New York August 22 AP routine stock market session ends with modest gains and losses as investors weigh inflation risks and possible federal actions. Major shares in Case Threghine Celanese Sears Roebuck and American Sugar Refining rise slightly while others drift. dollar dips briefly then strengthens amid credit expansion talk and public works milestones. The Federal Reserve and NRA considerations loom as administrators plan steps to support recovery and stabilize prices.
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Public Work Administration
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Mazine Steel
State workers press pay cut relief for upcoming session
Texas state employees petition governor to submit readjusted salaries as the veterans contemplate a two year pay reduction effective Sept 1. Amid deficits in three funds and a cash basis push, opposition exists over high city living costs but most lawmakers back the economy drive and staff seek new jobs after September 1.
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Austin
Texas
Fowls Put to Sleep by Local Chicken Thieves
Several hundred chickens have been stolen in Coke County Texas along Ave M. The thieves used a sleeping spray to render the birds unconscious before bagging them, eluding notice until two farmers uncovered the crime by scent.
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Texas
Ave. M
Coke County
Woman Appeals in Assault Case in Austin Court
An Arlington county woman appeals a simple assault conviction after entering a home and allegedly pulling a husband by the hair. She seeks higher court review to overturn the $10 fine imposed locally.
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Shaceeilord
Ple Ang
Alton Sim
Shackel“ford Cauntly
Small Dairy Herd Proves Profitable Near Memphis Texas
A small herd of dairy cows near Memphis Texas has yielded profits for Mrs J Iiaerpten over seven years. Proceeds from the sale of milk products supported the farm, with sales of pitter and related by products contributing to income. Local customers buy her products, highlighting ongoing farm commerce in the area.
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Texas
Abit
J. Iiaerpten
Gillin
Almont Shiro
Committee Head Knows His Cotton in Austins Era
A fragmented report from Austin county details a committee chair connected to a $20,000,000 reef bond issue and cotton related activity. The text mentions endorsements by electoral figures, rumored saloon ties, and a deserter from farming life amid a chaotic local scene with unclear dates and names.
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Wiliam Shansiteuston
Shiirman
Hondisha
Ab Belvinte
Poultry and Eggs Prices Across Markets
AP reports varied poultry and egg prices from New York, Chicago, and Kansas City. Dressed poultry and frozen items show general demand with price ranges, while eggs and butterfat quotes reflect regional market activity and deliveries.
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Beer Complaint Filed on L G Reynolda in Austin
A beer complaint filed in Austin charges L G Reynolda of San Antonio with possession after 2 2 per edit beer incidents. The beer was relaxed at about 91470 fate. Electric Atto ck Fatal near Miami Oklahoma reports a 22 year old bakery employee killed by an electrical accident while operating a lending some machine.
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Washington Green Mint and A Navy Oleaginous Rants
Agriculture Adjustment Administrator Perk enrages a supplier by canceling parts of a contract for office furniture, triggering refinishing of orders as Washington residents endure sweltering heat. Lieutenant Commander Georgy H. Howard, famed for odd naval patrols, remains a standout in the capital, while Democratic and Republican stalwarts spar over patronage and formality.
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Smedhey Hutler
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Navy Department
Trading Quiet On Market As California Goods Arrive
A subdued provincial market report notes scarce supply from California and Colorado, with a new large shipment of aviadan goods arriving at the wholesale and retail levels around afternoon. Prices for bananas rise while okra falls and a wide list of fruits and vegetables is given with per bushel or per dozen rates for a long line of items including apples cantaloupes peppers lemons and more.
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California
Calurato
Aggatent
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Gustard Crenns
Grain Market Sways Amid Mixed Signals Across Cities
Chicago grain trading opened steady amid scarce news and light demand, with wheat edging higher on firmer futures before retreating. corn and oats followed the overall softness. Export activity from North America remained modest though Argentine shipments dipped, while South American supplies offset the global totals. In San Antonio, grain receipts and prices for corn, wheat, barley, and oats were listed, alongside regional market notes and farm receipts.
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Global Money and Metals Market Snapshot
The report outlines mixed activity in currencies and metals with notable emphasis on silver and copper movements. It notes price quotes and trading angles from London and New York, including foreign exchange flows and commodity signals affecting industrial demand and investment sentiment.
Livestock Market Report From San Antonio and Across the Plains
A chaotic OCR summary covers cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep prices and movements across markets in San Antonio, Fort Worth, Chicago, Kansas City, and other centers. It notes steady to higher bids for select stock, with varied lot sizes and weights, and mentions specific price ranges and consignors like Beeville and Falls City.
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Building activity rises over state figures at UT
A garbled university notice reports a July rise in building activity at the University of Texas. It cites an increased percentage over a prior period and notes a higher value in July compared with the state average, referencing a specific building and financial figure.
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University of Texas, Lady
Toad Work Ataits Pegos Ald MetM-Wark Tint
In a routine notice the authorities describe maintenance work on a roadway near the mountain area. The project aims to improve observancy and ensure the road is compliant with safety standards.
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