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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1929
Page
17
BPA and egg price prospects noted as May advances loom. Fishermen and growers report mixed receipts with pears, peaches, lemons, and various fruits offered at uneven rates. Truckers face storage and distribution hurdles as buyers seek bargains amid fluctuating markets.
An OCR filled with varied produce prices from a growers market includes greens, lettuces, potatoes, onions, apples, berries, melons, citrus, pears, peaches, figs, peppers, and miscellaneous items with prices per bushel, pound, or box. The list names several varieties and units, reflecting a bustling, low-tech vendor catalog.
The San Antonio page shows stock bids from firms such as Ames Seam Co and Creamery Co with prices and bids noted, alongside real estate and other business listings. Audited names include Title & Trust Co and Smith Grocer Co, with a focus on bonds, auctions, and municipal debt. The agriculture and commodity section lists cotton and rubber futures in New York and Liverpool markets, citing weather impacts and price shifts during the session.
Inauguration of a tuberculosis sanatorium built by the National Vaudeville Artists at Baranac Lake is slated with top state and film celebrities invited. Endre Cantor, NWA executive, says mayor James J. Walker and many stars will attend the opening ceremonies. various theater leaders and industry figures are named as participants and organizers.
Newstext notes sustained beef price expectations amid higher cattle imports and weaker domestic production outlook. Chicago wheat declines on bearish export demand while corn and oats also dip, with mixed regional market signals and a San Antonio grain snapshot.
Ottawa report says a limited number of men may be required to cart forest products after a caterpillar infestation spread across more than sixty square miles in Muskoka district. Workers began operations and the pest control effort reduced the outbreak.
Austin August 26 Varims phases of history have attracted 21 graduate students at the University of Texas. They filed candidacy for summer commencement, with majors in history and related subjects. The list includes Riv Whiseuarnt of Bay City on Confederate authorities, Os welius Wilks of Temple on slavery, Charlestion Press 1820 1845, Gran ger on republic campaigns in 1836 35, Vivian Igarel of Victoria on Arka ar issue, Della Elizabeth Doneceser of San Antonio on Prince Solins-rownlely, Dudlec Martin Harter of Cleburne on the Hueian Revolution, Minnie Coor at Houston on the unity with Spain, and many others from Austin to Houston and San Antonio.
Readable fragments describe a Texas city response to a pajama trend with cautious acceptance. Officials reference an arrest and hotel section notices while streets show mixed behavior and public safety concerns amid curiosity about the fad.
A fragmentary 19th century note from Austin references a tale of conflict tied to Houston. The text mentions a pirate copy of an account about Ute Yowte tle of Ban Ineinth and a Wexas-related theatre repertory. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the record links to a Texas public collection and a 4 April date.
San Antonio livestock receipts higher with strong demand expected for cattle and hogs. Hog prices mixed, cows, steers, and yearlings show varied quotes. feeders and packers report active trade. Chicago market cites 2,000 receipts with hogs and cattle trading, prices noted across multiple weight classes.
Runge poultry and agriculture team selected to represent Teana in the national poultry judging contest in St Louis on October 14. Members include Ralph Bolden Bill Lewis and Car cell Warnee with Willbern as alternate and KE Tp Parnell vocational teacher. Teams from across the state compete for medals as part of a national exposition program.
Berlin reports show Reichsbank statement figures with gold and bullion up 20,758,000 Reichsmarks while foreign currencies rise 9,002,084 and notes on other banks increase 44,000,000. Liabilities rise, total gold holdings listed. references to cash and assets in circulation noted. From Kansas City dateline, Aug 20, local market items detail butterfat prices, poultry figures, and packinghouse outputs.
A large audience watched a transatlantic aircraft exhibit, with Parisians and others attending in Old Cedars, Spain. The event, held in the Thilerien Gardens, charged a modest admission, and the display drew interest before closing after about a month.
In New Orleans on August 3, the cotton market opened somewhat easier. Initial trades eased two points, while New York gains lifted early prices but rain forecasts in the western belt spurred hedge selling. Prices drifted back toward Saturday’s close with October around 18.56 cents, December 18.84 cents, and January near six points under the highs as trading hovered near Friday’s levels.
A fragmentary note on Stanley M Weiner a four year old violin prodigy in Baltimore with his father Michael Weiner and lessons in New York. The piece references early piano and violin training and a musically inclined family background amid a busy city scene.
New York August reports the Heeding company signing a contract to construct a new car shop in Wayne Township, North Philadelphia, tied to electrification of urban lines. Aviation financing for July totals 5,801,010, the lowest since August 1925, with quarterly and yearly figures cited.
Texas builders report better July activity than June though still slow before spring rebound. Bernard Nichols of the Texas Business Review notes nationwide recovery with state projects up 43 percent from June and July totals rising from 8.885 million to 9.0 million, while several cities show gains and Temple Abilene and Wichita Falls report declines in certain sectors.
Mrs Carrie A Tarkron files suit in Tama County seeking separate maintenance against former governor Joins Son Jackson, alleging habitual misconduct and improper conduct with another party in a financial venture tied to COICAGM Ave 24 7121 Tama.
Fire heavily damaged a newly under construction Church of Christ in Mount Cleasant during the night. Teens and an adult reported smoke and water damage with origin undetermined. First responders arrived as flames and smoke caused extensive interior water intrusion.
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