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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1935
Page
9
A long, fragmented excerpt argues that business leaders back high wages to curb social unrest, while urging stronger political reform and a capable administration. It critiques current officials and calls for progressive candidates to improve governance and monetary policy oversight.
A Pitch Publishing study examines wage costs versus product value across industries. It notes burdens from modern social season pressuring consumer prices, with mechanical labor savings shrinking wage shares in cigarettes to 2.2 percent but rising to 46 percent for typewriters. The chart shows varied ratios and calls for payroll reductions through fiber saving devices.
Market news shows uneven cotton activity as traders awaited the government crop estimate and futures settlement. Prices fluctuated with December near 21.60 cents, January around 11.74, March near 21.56, and July unsettled, reflecting cautious sentiment ahead of official data and tax policy outcomes.
Traders noted selective buying lifted several stocks to new highs for the year while profit taking cooled gains. Coca Cola jumped on a new split issue, A C Smith added points, and Livemestake Mining rose as merchants pushed fast transactions. Foreign exchange moved, with the franc and sterling quoted amid shifting rates.
A garbled OCR item mentions markets and stocks with numerous distorted words and names. It references Hen, traders, and a continental tone, but the readable content is too fragmentary to determine a coherent event or outcome.
Spectator reports traders foresee tax effects on stocks late in the year. Analysts expect a renewed advance beyond recent gains with utilities hitting record highs and industrials lagging slightly, as market breadth broadens and price momentum strengthens into year end.
A mixed feature shows foreign exchange and commodity chatter from New York and London. Reports include currency demand, bonds, and metals pricing with figures across pounds, dollars, and pounds per ounce, alongside Sears Roebuck announcing an 23 percent sales gain for November through December.
A fragmented report touches Senate politics and candidate activities. Mentioned are Senator Jim Byrnes and various figures tied to reelection efforts, with discussion of national New Deal policy echoes and state rights debates. The piece also references Panama Canal matters, government personnel movements, and historical figures in a broad, opinionated historical panorama.
The San Antonio livestock market opened the week with dealer activity steady. Cattle and calf trade showed gains in select categories while hogs and sheep moved at varied prices. receipts and bidding remained moderate with buyers selective on weights and grades.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a patrol or group named Ratio Patrol in a muddled scene. No clear persons, places, dates, or outcomes are identifiable to form a coherent summary.
An old style needlecraft notice offers applique designs for small items. It describes Lacey Jumbos for corners on a bridge cover and towels for a bride to be, with transfer patterns including elephants butterflies and tulips in various sizes and motifs. A sample Pattern L100 includes four motifs and instructions, with a request to send responses and payment to the Anama Light Needlecraft Department.
The Bay ton Evening American reports the Navy cruiser Quincy suffered extensive damage at Quincy shipyards from a blaze. Investigators cite incendiary factors and sabotage as causes, with costs estimated around 200000 dollars and authorities pursuing a formal inquiry.
Grain markets show fluctuating prices with Ames Livernool figures and weekly statistics. Reports from San Antonio and surrounding markets detail hay deliveries, futures activity, and crop receipts, including per ton hay prices and barley notes, reflecting early 20th century farming conditions.
A fragmented market report lists produce and shipments with Texas and California items. It notes prices and crate movements, including lettuce, cabbage, onions, and potatoes, plus shipping points and arriving lots from various states.
Markets report heavier shipments to meet growing Christmas demand. Arizona and California produce mixed fruit and vegetables including Navel oranges, lemons, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions. Prices range with lettuce at 3.73 and 4.26 per basket, oranges at 129 per bushel, and various crates and cans listed. notable items include apples, grapes, potatoes, corn, squash, and melons with diverse regional origins and wholesale quotes.
Readable fragments describe poultry and produce trade activity in New York with figures on truck loads, weights, and assorted items. Mentions roosters turkeys hens and mixed goods, plus references to prices and market activity and trading notes.
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