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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1936

Page

12

Equipment buying boom foreseen for railroads

A Forbes article notes rising demand for railway equipment as construction recovers and railroads face high wages. It discusses potential regulatory use of the Robinson-Patman act, corporate tax and dividend patterns, and remarks by Winthrop W. Aldrich on banking and responsibility in business.

B.C. Forbes Formig NRA B.A. Javits Robinso-Patman Telly Robinson-Vatyen Blue Eagle Attorney General's Office Teceral Trade Commissian America Winthrop W. Aldrich Bli Fed Amerca The Chase Aldrich S Bo Jonger Ving

New York markets show small rise in gold price

London bullion prices edge up as gold gains about 1 percent in steady trading. Sterling value pegged at 334.77, with New York and London markets cited in a brief market note.

London Lur

Dollar Markets Rise as U S Dollar Sets Frana Rate

In London on December 2 the dollar rose against the franc with the New York late bid at 4.90 francs per dollar and dealers noting the day’s official rate close to 1.6400 francs per dollar. Overnight New York rate stood at 6.25 francs per dollar.

London United States New York

Marian Martins Pattern 9103 Promises Glamour and Ease

The notice promotes Marian Martin pattern 9103 for festive frocks with puff sleeves and flattering bodice. It highlights fabric options wool challis velvet crepe and synthetic materials and notes sizes 14 to 42 with yardage for size 26. Orders via mail include cents or stamps and must include size and style number.

Martin Det Sigard Marian Marlin Malzes Martin Martin Marian Martin Ben Antonio

Supreme Court Bars Arbitration of Gambling Based Award

The Supreme Court ruled that an arbitrator award tied to a gambling transaction cannot be enforced in court. In the case Bert K. Smith v. S. W. Gladney of Tarrant County the dispute involved dealings on the Chicago Board of Trade. The Fort Worth Grain and Cotton Exchange arbitration favored Gladney, and lower courts upheld it before the Supreme Court reversed, stating gambling related claims are not legitimate for arbitration.

Austin Supreme Court Bert K. Smith W. Gladney Deslings Chicago Board of Trade Fort Worth Grain and Cotton Exchange Arbitration Conmmitige Owid Glagney Cashrich Court Court of Civil Robert Lewin Henry Johnson Cour Apthals Court of Criminal Appeals Smillie Bex Zimngeman Aengid Fidel Pernandes Waller George Roandtay Tusa A. J. Greritlton Warris J. E. Withersey Harris Mune Reidkes Dawson A. T. Nobled Banu J. L. Noanes Harris Clwo Andresda Moore Smith Bred Smith Smiths Hall Tus Grenn F. J. Pip Ben Terry Harry Helma Larris Ede Optaloe Es Judement Ith Comaniche Romine Mendersen Cheudsie Ni Alex Keding Ted Li McKinney Taylor Oscar Ulumphreys Shelby Fat Fullbright Rusk Bennice Titus Wy Beekechley Witbarger Thamaz Montague Will Alexander Travis Hichard Ebberts Et al Maria Melean Julsments Bert TE Beatin Gladney, Tarrant, & Biimant Court of Civil Appeals Hosa Allen Wiliams Excelente Haris

San Antonio Livestock Market Report Mixed Trade

Early trading on the San Antonio cattle market showed fairly active demand with steady to higher prices for good fat cattle and a dull stocker trade. Receipts around 400 cattle and 609 calves, with hogs at 15 cents higher and an early top of 8.59, while beef cattle prices ranged from 3.50 to 4.25 for common to good grade, and calves, bulls, and stockers noted varying activity across classes.

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Wilding Permits and Remodeling Notices Across City

The notice lists multiple building permit actions including a four room dwelling on Soledad Street with 500 dollars value, a remodel at West Crate Place in Gleewood, and a Houston street addition of 300 dollars. It mentions Warwick Boulevard and Dix Slon Street remodeling with various values and names such as Carl Bienes and Charles Bsummerger.

Lint” Co Palacio Fourtoom Aweldino Henk Soledad Gleewood Axe

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Mer Ligat Bartist church $400 Anmazes R02 p ran Varita Jackron and Wire bach reads T & Bundren no demese

Mer Ligat Bartist Church

Chattering Child Shows Improvement

Memphis hospital reports 4 year old Emmit Wikow showing definite improvement after 10 days with fever under 100. Doctors say he weighs about 20 pounds and must gain strength before leaving. He is less talkative but may play with other children again eventually.

Memphis Emmit Wikow Tony Ha Rautse

Deficit in U S Budget Shows Narrower Five Month Gap

The November month end treasury report shows the U S deficit for the first five months of the fiscal year at 1 244 59 991 dollars versus 1 692 582 959 last year. Receipts total 1 660 62 172 thousand while expenditures reach 2 133 160 579 190 thousand with emergency spending 178 281 984 dollars for the period.

Washington Treasury

Obituaries for Luisa Gonzales and Edward Burns

Mrs. Luisa Rangel Gonzales of 5a North Frio Street dies with services at 2 pm Wednesday at home and San Fermano cathedral officiated by Rev. D Zaldivar. Survived by band Jesus Gonzalez and daughters Manuela Martinez Francesca Martines Mary G Rulso. Interment San Fernando cemetery No 2. Edward Rovett Burns of 2a12 West Travis Street dies Thursday with services at San Fermano cathedral by Rev. B D Zaldivar. Survived by widow Ceilia Burns and daughter Dorothy Burns. Interment San Fernando cemetery 0 2.

Luisa Rangel Gonzales North Frio San Fermanao Cathedral Edward Rovett Burns Travis Street San Femanio Cathedral BD. Zaldivar Cceilia Burns Dorothy Burns Tnter San Femmanio Cemsteny

Cotton Prices Rise Again In New Orleans Market

Cotton prices moved higher for the third consecutive week with gains of 2 to 4 points. December opened at 12.12 cents, March up 2 points to 11.6 cents, and May at 16.0 cents. overall demand remained comparatively active as outside market strength supported the rally.

New Orleans Ember Afaren May Puturis York Putlees New York Sandreychoke

Stock Market Report Shows Mixed Uplift and Declines

New York stocks opened with variable gains and losses as blue chip shares slumped while several names such as Allied Chemical and Pacific Coast company led advances. European tensions weighed on sentiment though some firms posted modest boosts amid thin trading around noon.

New York New Haven Western Pacific Soud Pacific Mead Contiration Celafiese Baldwin Loownetive Tennessee Products Peon Dixie Pacific Coast Company Garber Copany Folanewiwe Brothers - Petroleum Corrication Standard Oil of New Jersey Awetitan ‘Telephone Hethichem Tyrantt Steel Republic Douglas Aircraft Western Union Allied Chemical

Poultry and Produce Market Report from New York

New York market receipts and prices for poultry and cheese show mixed activity. Batter and eggs receipts and prices appear mostly steady with occasional slight changes. cheese receipts and market tone described as quiet. other items such as fats, meats, and related products display varied but generally unchanged values. Kansas City Chronicle notes similar stability across other markets with minor shifts in certain categories.

New York Standerds Jotex Rafelgers

Mill Workers Hurt in Strike Attack at Millbury Woollen Mills

Report from Millbury Massachusetts describes a strike at the Woollen mills ongoing since August. Several workers were injured in a melee in the mill yard as a group from two automobiles, with another vehicle, fired or assaulted them. Witnesses state the attackers used metal objects. Police investigated.

Millbury Mass Aéiltbury Woollen Mills

Plot to overthrow government sparks arrests in Greece

Athens reports a discovered alleged plot to depose the government with a number of prominent politicians arrested. Officials insist the plot is not serious, despite sensational local coverage.

Athens Me Press

Grain Market Movements Signal Rising Prices Across Sectors

Grain prices firmed with buyers willing to pay higher levels as market activity surged. Reports from Argentina and Liverpool show gains across wheat and corn with stronger cash bids and seasonal demand lifting values for No 2 Johnson grass hay and related feeds in San Antonio.

SAN Antonio Hay Farmera Antonio Mare

Soldier commits suicide and wounds comrade at post

Army authorities report Sergeant Alfred Feltioasy at the Seventeenth Infantry post shot himself in the head after placing a cartridge in his rifle. Private Jatin Hurst, 21, of Fairmont, Nebraska, was wounded when the bullet passed through Feltioasy and struck him in both feet while he slept on guard.

Forp Crook Scret Alfred N. Feltioasy Seventeenth Infantry Snamny Tifte Jatin Hurst Fairmont Nes Peltivoss Pelticoles Aisling Hurst

Peek Protests at Income Tax Bill

George N. Brek asked the board of tax appeals to set aside 833 dollars of income tax on his 1933 salary as AAA administrator. He argued the 4603 dollar salary paid to a Washington lawyer was a necessary business expense and should be deducted. Continues into miscellaneous line items and notices.

Washington George N. Brek Board of Tax Appeals AAA Peek

Roses for Cheer Cross Stitch Chair Pattern 1845

Cross stitch design guide from the San Antonio Light Needlecraft department offers pattern 1845 with four transfer patterns for a head rest and two motifs. Includes color suggestions, stitch types, and materials. requests payment of 16 cents in stamps or coin and mailing to sender with name and address.

San Antonio

Retail Jewelers Expect Busy Year Ahead

Jewelry retailers anticipate strong business in the year, citing higher sales than in recent years and a forthcoming December holiday rush. Wholesale reports show an August sales rise of 39 percent over the prior year, with a typical dollar earned by retailers covering wages, rent, cost of goods sold, and expenses leaving a 3 percent profit.

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Court Docket Summary from County Courts and District Court

Proceedings list numerous civil suits in County Court at Law No 1 and No 2 including foreclosures on notes and liens involving Nevelow Brothers Auto Supply Stores and related entities, several divorces, and criminal cases with acquittals or dismissals. Also covers appeals, guardianship, name changes, and a broad mix of civil actions across multiple divisions.

County Court AT Law No Duilga McCullom Bursett Ethel Thomas Masonic Trend Center of Texan Sualice Court Ylaintite Friedrich Ile R. Skinner Nevelow Twiethare Aay Stores, Inc Judd M. Ci Geere Nevelow Brothers Awa Supply Tares, Inc Bruce Blisson Nevelow Brothers and Supply Stores, Inc Hay A. Bernhard Nota Nevelow Rolvers Auto Supply Stores, Inc Rudolph 8. Cruz County Court AT Law Charles J. Mathers State of Texas Santas Gow Asmavates A. J. Sweetin Jules Marty Moward Ballewys Enange UeBrances Zeonious Har Wutt Sivanve Julia Pettus Clarence Potts Dorothy Hilles Turnely Hill Auitt Wai Ree Chris Smith Mary Smith Suit Divores Forty E Turiya Southern “Hfannsfacturine Company. Inc Frank Werbmer L. Werbner Nule Fifey-Seventie District Court Jovige Everett W." Johnson Leon Sandoval Og Herminia Sandovo Nogslites Luraber Company Ve Prankarangheld Ft Sl Dintrild Fudge Frederick Stevens R. Conway General Accident Vine’ and Lite Assurance Corporation, Ltd Wapeat Praznaaa CRIMI MST HiGr Rourt Jodge W HS Lehman State of Erg Augustine Sanchez Grand Jury Ote Nohill Fuseicy Ferce Court Freelact Ne Bac Ile Henri Davi Beauty Service, Corporation Alamo Uurmbar Company Va J Wallace Willard A. Jones Nevelow Brothers Auto Supply Ores. Inc Arithir Sordan Oheccan Brothers Auto Lee Keln Jr Yo Holifield Nevelow Brother Aulo Sungly Stores, Inc Aulo Sungly Stores, Inc, Ve. Amado Herrees Nevelow Brothers Auto Supply Beeves J. W. James Nevelow Brothere Auto Supply Bars, Inc Caeteria Hernandez Nevelow Brothers Auto Suppy Storsg_ Inc H. B. Havens Vie Schlather Beauty Service Corporation Araultted Rogers Prank Herrera McParland Taylor ‘National Bank

Curious Classifieds Mix Historical Oddities and Ads

Fragments from a 1919 classifieds page mix reader questions, curiosities, and notices with references to the United States Senate, General Pershing, oil field estimates, and local ads. The jumble includes questions about ancient Greece, a Delinquent Sale notice, and odd trivia alongside brief notices and product mentions.

Drive for academy building in San Marcos to raise funds

A community drive begins Thursday in San Marcos to raise 5000 for a new administration building at the San Marcos Academy. Fifty volunteers will run the campaign, with a broader effort planned through Baptist groups in Southwest Texas. The existing building damaged by fire will be replaced. classes are held in Carrol Hall and the girls dormitory.

Marcos Chemicir of Commerce San Marcos Aeadety Texas Carrot

Sabinal Poultry Show Draws Local Groups

Sabinal's annual poultry show sponsored by the chamber of commerce and Poultry Partners of America will run December 10 to 12. F. P. A. boys from the district will be guests at the Sabinal chapter event.

Sabsinal Rec. J Sabinal Chamber of Commerce Potitre Partners of America F.P. A. Boys

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