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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1931
Page
16
A surge of “studio estates” emerges around San Antonio as people rent deserted country buildings and convert them into small homes. Young groups share costs to create study homes with yard space, signaling a trend toward country living and a brighter economy.
Dr A D Eer of Kirksville Missouri, president of the Osteopathic Association, tells San Antonio doctors that childhood illnesses can affect nerve control of the heart and blood supply. He promotes osteopathic manipulation to restore flexibility and reduce heart constraint, citing a link to later heart risk.
San Antonio residents increased charitable giving to the unemployed, credited by Edward Tyrrell, head of the deaf welfare service office, as a likely cause of reduced counterfeit activity during the holiday season. Despite police vigilance, experts reported no evidence of crime in the area.
The body of Sergeant Warts Perdue was taken to Station Hospital for an autopsy following his sudden death. Funeral arrangements are being announced pending word from relatives. He resided in Marshall and four dependents live in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Abe Cohen, feared dead in Chicago, dies as the news reaches him after his next of kin and funeral preparations are completed. The crowd waits outside the morgue while arrangements for the obsequies proceed.
A U.S. government summary finds ignorance of moral laws not a valid defense. The study analyzes convicted offenders, noting most admitted guilt and that many were aware of the social illegality of their acts. The report critiques the notion that crime results from moral ignorance.
Texas departments agriculture notes light shipments for the period. Market data coversThoraday through Monday with arrivals from Texas and other states, listing cabbage, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, celery, and other produce at various regions. Texas shipments show modest volumes. price ranges and track status vary across markets in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, and New York, with general steady to firm tones.
A car driven by A. D. Woods of B40 Potomac Street struck Traffic Officer H. F. Dick at 320 Omaha Street and plowed through a fence into the officer's home. The court fined Woods $5 for the collision and related incidents.
Mexican merchants in Eagle Pass petition federal authorities in Mexico City to recall envoy B. Selazar over his perceived stance following the shooting of two Mexicans by American border guards. The move signals tension amid immigration and loyalty debates at the border.
Former Randolph commander visits Capt. Orlo H Quitin at the air corps training center. Quitin formerly served as commander at Randolph Field and was noted at Kelby Field last Tuesday. He studied at Fort Leavenworth and attended the command and general staff school.
Two New Year events slated in the city recreation system. A watch party is set for Highland Park and an old-fashioned dance for Lindbergh Park. Superintendent Mary Wilcoo oversees the programs as plans proceed. Georgia Treasurer Dor Willions dies unexpectedly today, with other offices noting a quarter of Grazzin for a crem.
Cleveland reports a new all metal plane with airtight cockpit designed for stratospheric tests led by Philadelphia engineer G. van Meidekempt and professor B. Junkers. Completed last August, it features a three foot wing span, duralumin construction, and 0xygen-enriched cabin. Next year two single men will fly the ship into the upper atmosphere.
In Dar es Salaam Tanganyika on December 2 an African native collapsed during an African rite at the grave where one cough triggered fear among gathered relatives. The paramedics declared him dead before the second actor coughed and the crowd expressed relief.
Corpus Christi figures in a bold coastal resort vision with Chicago architect Richard Powers presenting $80,000,000 plans to build a year round recreation complex. The project includes a large tourist hotel, golf links, a beach, a fresh water lake, and a water supply system fed by a dam across a sea arm. Calloway cites funding from Chicago and northern investors and a five year construction horizon with extensive utilities and infrastructure.
Geering Neb Dec 20 The dinner bell will ring but once every 24 hours for violators confined in the county jail here The method of dealing with prohibition violators was introduced by County Judge G O Lynn and two men are serving 30 day sentences with one meal a day attached The men are William McLanahan of Scotia Bluff Neb and Earl Ray of Bayard both prisoners for possession of liquor
C. B. Chambers announced a campaign meeting to back John N Garner for president. He invited Uvalde Garxer-for-President club members to organize in Texas and donate a map of the municipal auditorium to launch the drive. The aim is to spark early support for the congressman.
A fire damaged a servant’s house on Ogden Street after a short circuit in a refrigerator at Ford Staffel’s feed store on Kent Commerce. The blaze caused about 35 in damage and spread to nearby properties, with Robert Weltceman’s market and grocery at Jiakola Street sustaining about 600 in damage Monday night.
Melvin Heartz, 22, began a month sentence at Hillaborough Jail for a crime. during detention he penned songs that later earned about $1000. After release he connected with a New York music firm to publish two works, "Tren Banils of Tave" and "Brienmermn' Tave Letters," which grossed roughly $1,000 in total.
Market observers note buying interest and firmer bids in cotton trading, with prices advancing for May and July futures and steady to slightly higher selling in New York and Liverpool. Reports cite demand from western accounts, covering and end of day firmer tones, while Liverpool prices show moderate gains and steady positions across grades and futures months.
Chicago reports cautious gains as wheat edges up on erratic rainfall and cooler U S market tone. Argentine weather threatens delayed harvest and potential supply shifts to Europe while corn modestly rises on initial demand signals. prices for various wheats and rice listed by local wholesalers reflect mixed sentiment amid hedging and speculative activity.
A dense list of prices for almonds, apples, bananas, grapes, melons, strawberries, potatoes, and dairy items from vendors in New York. Items noted include Florida avocados, Empress grapes, Emperor grapes, California potatoes, and various berries with prices per dozen, per crate, or per pound, reflecting typical market chatter and daily commodity quotes.
A chaotic OCR lsit reports cattle and goat prices at a San Antonio livestock market. It lists bid ranges for bulls, heifers, vealers, and feeders, with scattered figures for weights from 200 to over 900 pounds and mixed notes on demand and market direction. The column includes references to buyers and sellers, with portions mentioning Kansas City and Chicago markets in a broad regional context.
Sugar and coffee news from New Hampshire and nearby markets indicate early movement, price shifts, and a few backlogs. Trade notes report prices near 420 cents for refined products, with January deliveries facing adjustments and a small backlog in some bids. Medical district court to hold a habeas hearing in January with only 20 cases slated for trial.
Readable fragments show poultry prices sinking with overall market softness. Cattle and turkey prices slipped as supply remained high and demand weak, while some grain and produce lines held firmer.
A garbled 1930s style summary of poultry and produce prices across Chicago and New York markets. Mentions dressed poultry, receipts and prices, and irregularities in trading with scattered figures and references to Fort Worth and Chicago dairy products. Names and numbers are partially legible amid OCR errors.
Modesto area report describes a Good Samaritan, Rodney Beck, 45, who restrained an animal near Jackson. While handling the animal, a kick fractured his arm and caused injuries as he sought to remove a gravel lodged in a hoof.
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