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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1933
Page
7
Forbes argues that a yuletide Bermuda cruise reflects growing normalcy after the depression. Passengers ranged from hopeful youths to executives, with many praising courteous service and a general belief that difficult times are easing. The piece contrasts American hospitality with Bermuda and notes American shipowners lag in staff training.
A 1928 to 1999 monthly average view shows a sharp fall in new freight car orders as railroads trim purchases while operating revenues fall. Inquiries from Van Sweringen roads amount to 12.74 percent, with Georgia and Lehigh orders expected, backed by a government program to finance carrier needs.
San Antonio livestock market activity faded as a holiday weekend approached, with very few animals arriving and prices mostly steady. Quotations reflected light demand, with top truck prices around 50 dollars and cattle and sheep markets showing limited trading and cautious bids.
Fragmented OCR shows a chaotic slate of prices for cottonseed, turpentine, wool, rice, pork, canned goods, dairy, salted and vinegars, and various farm and retail items. The noisy lines mention domestic and Puerto Rican origins, creamery products, and advert-like entries for loans and classifieds.
The Eleventh District Federal Reserve reports a revival of business activity in November. Retail sales rose 11 percent year over year, bank deposits and credits increased, and farm buying surged with farm implement sales up about 28 percent from a year earlier. Wholesale trade grew, and deposits of member banks rose sharply while commercial failures fell to 32 in November. Weather and moisture supported harvest prospects, with cotton yield forecasts up to 477000 miles.
In the St Louis Federal Reserve district a moderate improvement contrasted with the prior period and a much larger volume versus a year ago was noted in the recent wholesale review. The report covered the last 30 days and appeared in the district’s trade and industry section.
A dense market digest lists various stock averages and poultry figures. It cites broilers, e ggs, roosters, and pigeons alongside farm prices and quantities, reflecting a broad rural commodities roundup with scattered figures and place names.
New York price index shows 1934 levels with 100 baseline in 1926 for items like wool rubber wheat and silver. The report lists unit prices and monthly figures for tea, cocoa, copper, and other staples, noting currency values and annual averages amid a period of varied market movement.
Grain prices in San Antonio show varied quotes with futures closing mixed. Wheat per bushel at 85 cents, barley at 80 cents, and rye around 4 cents. soybeans and other grains appear with scattered figures and different delivery details.
Marion Talley ends studies after four years on a Kansas farm. She spent today in Chicago preparing her hotel, readying for her operatic stage comeback with the Chicago Opera company in a debut tomorrow night.
General W. W. Atterbury, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, says in a New Year's greeting that contracts with the government have been signed under which the railroad will spend 77,000,000 for new equipment and electrification, confirming a PWA announcement.
Multiple venues host all night dances on New Year’s Eve with several orchestras and bands including Rob Skiles Marshali, Travallér, and Alberta radio orchestra. Tickets range from 25 to 50 cents for ladies and gentlemen, with tables, coffee, and dancing through the night at clubs such as Danceland and High Island Social Club.
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