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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1931

Page

17

West Texas Chamber maps five year plan to transform arid lands

The West Texas Chamber of Commerce unveiled a five year slate to convert arid western Texas into productive towns and farms by planting shrubs trees and vines. A central committee will guide the campaign with local committees to champion planting in each town. Texas Forestry Service and USDA experts back Lycabade and Chinese elm among recommended species for shade wind breaks and soil stabilization.

Daldias Wweetz West Terns Chamber Mmeree Bethactine West Tess Chamber Jtbie Schenia Keesies TP Atal Ffonttan Haris Wast Texas Chamber Texan Anches Arial HE. O. Sieckr Texas Forestry Service Mas Fred Kesting United States Department of Ift Culture Bir Spring

Harlingen Chamber Elects New Board Leaders

Harlingen chamber appoints a 25 member leadership slate with Ihe 25-Presi dent and secretary slated for the first meeting of the new board. New appointees include acting treasurer Teanno and Esong named president as the chamber reorganizes under the Harlingen commerce group.

Harlingen Ihe Harlingen For Commerce Brocley Teanno Foil Bennist H. Je. Stavace OF. Nitenier Do BS Tenalow Shugh Hegnseg Ynler Esong

Injunction Sought Against Texas Power Company in Houston Case

A lawsuit filed in the United States District Court at Houston seeks a temporary restraining order and injunction against the Texas power firm. Plaintiff claims loss of revenue tied to operations and requests court action to halt or curb earnings from the cited municipal service until a decision. The hearing is scheduled for January 1.

Power Company Yoarum Dev Au_iniune Feign Voenr United States Houston

Officer Wanted by Valley Reserves

Harlingen December 28 efforts are under way to recruit a regular Valley officer to conduct patrols for the Rio Grande Valley Reserves. The association notes there are about 155 members and a meeting will be held in the new year.

Harlingen Dre Rio Grande Valles

Government estimate lowers grapefruit crop outlook in Valley

In San Benito Valley on February 28 government figures from Wydh? Hange, Valley representative for the federal bureau, indicate a reduced grapefruit crop. Details are scarce due to damaged text but the source notes a lower production forecast for the season.

San Benitg Wydh. Hange Valles

Saba Turkeys Bring $100000 At Auction

A garbled note reports Saba Turkeys fetching about 100000 dollars at an auction. Names and details are unclear, with partial figures and stray terms suggesting market activity for poultry during a holiday period.

An Saba Mirkey Ran Saba Twants Aheaksslving Chrisiome

Cotton Market Dispatches From New Orleans and Liverpool

Market reports show mixed tones with New Orleans and Liverpool listings. Prices edge up and down through December and March trading, with cotton futures and spot figures cited, including December and May contracts, while regional activity in New York and Boston markets appears cautious and steady.

Orleans Aillet Potning Solidars Liverpool Pinse New York Alan Slarch Miesas

Gregg County to Have Health Unit During New Year

Gregg County plans a health unit for the new year with space provided in county offices for jury use. Officials outline funding and location steps as part of a broader plan to improve public health services.

Gregg County Longvinn Lee Greex J. Bostern Trek J Thighre Renateal Chamber of Commerce

Ban on Citrus Lifting Debate Divides Committee

The committee weighs lifting the citrus quarantine and a possible court deferral. A petition argues infection risk remains, while supporters urge action. Officials reference Florida quarantine concerns and potential travel implications as the discussion continues.

Fforace Waleen Wenink Tim Junrancine

Premium changes at Wanhandle Dairy Show Jersey prizes rise

Secretary Grady Shipp announced premium realignments for the Wanhandle Dairy Show in Plainview. Jersey division money increases with nine prizes from 10 to 1981 for first place, Holstein and Guernsey awards listed, five prizes for free milk production, Pearl club work expanded, and show barns readied for about 300 head.

Plainview Wanhandle Trains Jersey Grady Shipp Wim Place Cordie County Herd Aersey Guernsey Disistone Fiee Romtert Pearl Club New Mexico Shipp Aucommontore 300 Lead

Poultry and Produce Market Notes and Prices

A fragmented Chicago market summary lists poultry and produce prices with scattered items and vendor names. The text references New York provisions and various sellers, suggesting a bustling but unclear catalog of meats, dairy, and produce with fluctuating figures and brands.

Students Oppose Night Parking Ban at Washington University

A student petition circulates against a night parking ban on campus, signed by dozens of students from multiple departments. The effort mirrors broader concerns about campus access and safety, with organizers urging administrators to reconsider the policy before city elections.

Livestock Market Prices and Trends Reported

In a dense livestock listing, prices for cattle calves hogs and goats are shown with varied bids and averages. The report notes steady packer demand and several price benchmarks, including steers heifers heifers and veal values, with regional figures and specific lots.

Grain Market in Chicago Slips Amid Weak Wheat Prices

Grain markets show a downward tilt with Chicago prices easing early in the day. World wheat shipments rose in key countries while domestic winter belt snow limits keep supplies tight. Corn opened soft then steadied, while durum and other grains display mixed moves amid ongoing export trends.

Chicago Tiverpool

Trading Slow On Offer Leads To Mixed Market Signals

Produce and fruit prices drifted amid slow trading on the S.A. mart with commodities showing small shifts. Prices for Jelluce and Texas products varied, while greens and fruits posted modest gains or declines. commission rates and market indicators reflected tepid demand amid uncertain futures. Music savant Peter Christian Larkin dies in Evanston. mine disaster at Frickley colliery leaves one dead.

Wea Praney Texas Snyder Produce Company Merkel Feels Dneen Resiard Abelies Bocen Eranberries Byahel Garife Bos Gravelsull Texas Buenel Airaperruil Plok Buske Carifornie Notaries Golicago Dee Peter Christian Larkin Northwestern University Edoor of Music North Blore Evanston

Money and Metals Market Snippet With Mixed Figures

A garbled OCR style money and metals market item lists various currency figures and commodities for different countries. Names of places and items appear jumbled. key entries mention Great Britain, France, Germany, Norway, Denmark, and Denmark. The passage reads like a rough catalog of exchange rates and prices with inconsistent formatting.

Great Britain France Germany

Raw Sugar and Coffee Markets Move Amid Price Shifts

AP reports sugar and coffee futures showing mixed activity as January contracts paused near recent highs. Market notes indicate limited demand, with selling pressure easing and some back-and-forth between weeks. The overall tone suggests cautious trading ahead of year-end closures.

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