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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1931
Page
9
A dense listing of produce prices and market items across fruits vegetables and dairy. Names appear with varied spellings and figures such as $1.66 for a Boshet and 4.60 for Domne, with many per bushel or per dozen quotes for items like tomatoes chokes and grapefruit.
A damaged find reports a burglary at a porting goods house with theft amounting to about 1000. Equipment including hunting knives and jewelry was seized. details describe entry through a trap door and adjoining building, with references to an incident in a town area and an unclear assailant.
Honolulu officials report a US Army Lt. William A. Cocke broke the world endurance record for gliders, flying 20 hours 36 minutes, surpassing the prior 14 hour 36 minute mark held by Germany. Officials also credited breaking distance records set by Schule of Schmilige.
TONLALTS Texan Dec 10 The funeral service for Dr Guy Campbell 53 prominent citizen who died Friday in San Antonio was held Friday at First Methodist Church with Rev Ming officiating. Interment followed in Maronie cemetery. He is survived by his widow one son Dr William Campbell a minister and Mrs May Tooklia Ban fntoniz among other relatives.
A meeting of oil company directors forecast a material reduction in crude production in the near term. They warned that this would trigger further price declines and weaken demand, amid demoralization in the sector and expectations of continued firm activity.
The fictional Burbs family embarks on a Christmas shopping journey to test limits and observe how much they can buy or reveal, guided by a quirky, novel concept from a creative mind. The piece hints at playful consumer exploration and holiday timing.
Washington December 19 President Hoover pressed Congress for swift approval of a massive federal railroad relief pool to stabilize transport and wages amid the railroad emergency. He urged rapid negotiations between railroad executives and labor while lawmakers plan thorough holiday hearings.
Sam Patterson 50 husband of Gonzales County Clerk dies Friday in Texas. Survived by four sons Clarence Jenok Patterson Tonston Ansell Mas University of Texas Woodrow Patterson and daughter Misa Flowor Patterson. A sister Mrs Felix Chendult and Billy Kalis Madigan. Funeral held at family residence then burial at Filatonia. Reverend DL Gelffith to conduct service.
Seguin, Dee MN C CG Will Nara secretary of the Seriin chamber of commerce. In receipt of var s data resolution passed by the Tronston chamber of commerce persue to rein in the auto pab registration fers of Harrie county.
Mr BA McKinney hosted guests at 1681 Edison Drive with members including J K Andrews MT Hunrk J G Supomers J Cooper H Aastan W Polen Wok 7 To H and others. Prizes awarded to Mesd Hood Summers H McMurrin and J Coney. note of note December 16 Delphian chapter event and Phi Chi chapters events with formal initiations and Christmas dinners.
Washington. Dee Wi- GM-The Norlington-Hock Island aya dem has asked the interstate commerce commission for permission to abandon 30 miles of railroad Jinn between Tittsboro and Clehumne. The application states the line has been losing about $25,000 per year and asks that the system be relieved of this drain.
In Banta Montao Calif a crisis surrounds Pola Negri with doctors describing a weak condition over the past 24 hours and plans for possible air travel this evening. Physicians report intestinal obstruction and a fever around 101 degrees while a return to normal appears uncertain.
The cotton market opened steady with limited gains as Congress and wage talks influenced sentiment. Prices moved little from the opening, with February through May futures showing small rallies before slipping again as selling pressures mounted. In Liverpool, cotton prices showed modest gains while US futures fluctuated, reflecting cautious demand from local and southern mills. A separate burglary at a bank in Oklahoma interrupted regional news.
In a chaotic 140 hand session Seveels from Klondyke defeats George Vroom's stock and Tom Irondyke claims the win by 22 chin units amid a backdrop of trading notes, named figures, and a flood of varied commodity prices.
Chicago and St Louis style market notes show cattle and sheep trade with mixed demand. Prices vary by class with fat cattle softening and feeder stock steady to higher. sheep and lambs show narrower ranges as buyers adjust to weekly receipts and market tone.
In the Boston wool market the past week showed mixed demand with scattered sales on most trades. Prices moved slowly with some improvements in wool toys and better delivery on old contracts, though overall activity remained uneven.
In Lake Charles Louisiana on December 1 Dr Pant No Cyr withdrew from the race against Governor Muey Lee. The district court in Shreveport dismissed a case connected to the governor’s race. The January 19 Democratic primary remains the key event with unclear further implications.
Hundreds of farm families in Northern Mississippi and Louislane seek temporary refuge on high ground as floods swell across the region. Rivers rise and rail lines under water cut off routes. communities like Bernice, Mourer, Jun, and Growler face inundation and levee breaches. relief plans prepare for about 210 families.
Grain prices drifted in Chicago and New York as market watchers noted weak demand and revised winter wheat estimates. Prices for wheat fell modestly while corn and other grains showed mixed moves amid cautious trade and official yields expectations.
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