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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1937

Page

13

Utility plants cooperate in flood area

By B C Forbes the most wonderful example of industrial cooperation in America has been found among public utility companies. They connected generators to share power during droughts floods and emergencies across multiple states. Dayton and Cincinnati cases show cross state links and coordinated supplies. The piece argues such cooperation boosts capacity and jobs but notes political hesitation and regulatory delays threaten expansion plans.

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Fruits and vegetables prices and market notes from Braith Trye

Market report details on cabbage potatoes onions and peppers with varied prices and arrivals, listing shipments and car counts to Chicago New York St Louis and Philadelphia. Mentions rail freight, market softness in cabbage and tomato sectors, and broader economic context.

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Supplies Sent to Flood Sufferers by Salvation Army

Supplies were dispatched to flood victims via the Salvation Army in San Antonio. The shipment included footwear for men women and children and an order for groceries and tents. Items were gathered at a distribution point on a local street and coordinated by Union actions.

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San Antonio Livestock Market Mixed With Steady to Higher Cattle Prices

San Antonio market reports show an undertone steady to higher for cattle futures with about 400 cattle and 300 calves traded. Prices ranged with butcher cows around 4.75 to 5.75 per hundredweight, calves and cattle showing demand. hogs and pigs weaker, poultry and other items noted in limited activity.

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Fort Worth and Kansas City Livestock Price Snapshot

Fort Worth and Kansas City livestock markets show steady to mixed demand. Cattle and calves receive moderate offerings with prices mostly stable from Thursday, including steers near 800 to 900 pounds and calves around 650 to 800 pounds, with hogs and hog prices slipping slightly amid light receipts.

Produce Market Prices From Calurata to Florida and Beyond

Market quotations show a wide range of produce and farm items with California lettuce at about 4 a crate and lemons around 751 per box. Beans, corn, and peppers appear in various per bushel or per crate figures, while onions, potatoes, and tomatoes list grocerable prices. Green beans, celery, mushrooms, and strawberries are recorded with multiple regional prices, reflecting a broad market snapshot.

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Cotton Shippers Urge Trade Pacts in Senate Hearing

The American Cotton Shippers Association pressed a Senate Finance Committee on February 14, warning that half the South’s land and agricultural labor could be diverted to other sectors if imports to pay for cotton exports are restricted. John G. White, for the association, urged continuation of reciprocal trade flows on a RIGSENE basis.

Washington Shippers’ Association Senate South Urtietty Asher John G. White Association Senate Finance

Medina School Meet to Be Held in Hondo

Devine Feb 22 36. Barry Kehera director of Tutor scholastic League announces Medina county meet or be held in Hondo March 18 for many events and March 29 for trace and held events.ilingual text. details unclear due to OCR damage. events include ball and ten MIS.

Medina Hondo Devine Barry Kehera Tutor Scholastic League Medina County

Local engineers to be honored at Saturday luncheon

Twenty five division engineers of the state highway department and members of the County Citizenship and Highway Beautification committees of Southwest Texas will be honored by the chamber of commerce at a luncheon at the Original Mexican Restaurant Saturday. Datis Proper will be toastmaster. Prang Grees and D. R. Thonas will speak. Jack Gubbles and Gibb Giehrist will attend. Mrs. Alex Adams in charge of arrangements. Man Frank Soral to preside at a business meeting at the St Anthony hotel. Speakers include Mrs. Marcus Clark and Mrs. Adams.

State Highway Department Texas Chalier Cofnerce Datis Prang Grees D. R. Thonas Highway Department Jack Gubbles Gibb Giehrist Alex Adams Frank Soral Bt. Anthony Marcus Clark Ieenth Division Adams Bexare County

Popcorn to Become New Revenue for Cuero Farmers

Cuero Feb 12 Dewitt county farmers plan to plant a new source of revenue for the 1637 harvest season. Attest 509 area will grow popcorn to be sold on contract to a Rio Grande Valley company.

Cuera Cuero Dewitt County Rio Grande Valley

Venable May Had Claimed City Health Board Appointment

Dr Minalig Venable was slated to lead the city's Social Bisesse estate with Mayor K Quin hearing recommendations from the health board. Dr William Gill said no specific doctor was recommended, urging that someone be appointed. Dr O P Gerard and Dr Phil Blenktey, formerly in charge of the Social Disease clinic, are noted figures in consideration.

Minalig Venable K. Quin City Health Board Venable William Gill OO. P. Gerard Phil Blenktey Robert B. Green Batar County

Cotton Market Signals Narrow Trade Amid Weather And Policy Hearsay

New Gribans reports a quiet trading session as New York markets closed for a holiday. May at 12.46, July 12.46, October 33.92, December 12. sie show limited activity with selling and hedging in play. Weather expectations and possible policy shifts weigh on sentiment while New Orleans prices echo the slow tone. London Liverpool tones reflect mixed global quotes with American futures steady to weaker.

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Eleanor Powell in Dera to Dance at the Palace

Eleanor Powell stars in Dera to Dance opening Friday at the Palace theater with James Stewart opposite her. Una Merkel and Sid Silvers play Sinperone roles. An added Brunswick feature presents Popeye: Meets Binhad the Satin.

Eleanor Powell Palace Palace Theater James Stewart Una Merkel Sid Silvers Sxiig

Roosevelt Plans Two More Messages

President Roosevelt said he would prepare two messages for the weekend. One would address the GOP influence and the other farm relief policy, signaling ongoing legislative messaging.

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Grain market and hay prices in San Antonio notes

San Antonio market notes show grain prices for corn white and yellow at around $1 per bushel and $4 per bushel respectively, oats and barley bids, plus hay prices at about $10.56 to $11 per ton. Local sellers reported varying quotations for No 2 hay and prairie hay, with broader futures quotes for wheat rye and burley.

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London Bar Silver and Gold Prices Reported

London market notes show silver steady near 116 and gold advancing to 1426 29. Copper and copper products listed with standard copper at 54 shillings per ton and other metal quotes across Paris and London markets.

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Five Fascist Planes Shot Down Near Madrid Front

The Madrid battlefield report states that fighting planes engaged in heavy air battles with Socialist pilots were shot down on the outskirts of Madrid. Government defense officials said some insurgents were forced to bail out and landed in battle zones.

Madrid Tod Miers

National Defense Week Proclaimed by Mayor Quin

The mayor issued a proclamation declaring National Defense Week from February 12 to 23 to honor defense efforts and Americanism across the city.

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Automobile Stocks React to GM Strikes and Auto Parts Firms

Stocks for autos slipped after labor strikes tied up GM and accessory manufacturers, with November prices at a peak and December shows a mild drop. The composite drives index stayed higher overall than auto stocks, and there was a modest late-year decline followed by a rally in early January.

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Five held in Nattson Gage case in Washington

Five persons were in jail across Washington awaiting questioning in the brutal slaying of 1 year old Charles Madison of Tacoma. Seattle police detained two ex-convicts from San Quentin and a woman named Pawlin or Pawlin in connection with the case. A hitchhiker who claimed California residence was held by Olympia police after authorities noted a resemblance.

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Kidnaping Probe Centers on Ex-Convicts in Seattle Case

Sheriff J T Patton of Columbia and state troopers tested a man at Daston while officials said no prisoner tied to the December 20 kidnaping or the boy slaying near Seattle and Everett on January 1 could be confirmed. Detective Captain Wesley Hagileler reported an ex convict from San Quentin and a woman claiming to be his wife were arrested and questioned. Another ex convict, HA, Peal, 32, a seaman, was still under investigation as federal agents said they had dropped him.

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Mother causes fray in Texas show cast for mother role

In a New York stage tour controversy over the mother part in a Texas show, Rhea Cook’s farewell tour departure sparked a heated dispute among nurse and actress contenders. Beltsfield and Queena Bi fought over seniority while Valentina Wallace and Patricia Palmer backed their claims, leading to a two week contest. Rhea then presented the others with a Mother Hubbard apron and embraced the role herself, revealing homesickness.

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Wild West Spirit Survives at Cuero

Cuero officers report lingering Wild West vibes in town while probing a recent murder in the area. Investigators confiscated items and warned the public against possessing cans knives razors or spears, with penalties to match the offense.

Cuero Suero Cuero Rneto Beer Narias

Dave Lamson Tale In Empire Film Opens Friday

Tystetical excitement runs through the set of a screen version of Lamson's novel We Who Are About to Dis. The Empire theater kicks off Friday with the feature film starring Joan Teal Preston Paster and others alongside Russell Stom, Carroll Naish and more. Short subjects include Deanna Carvin Judy Garland and Robert Benchley, plus a caldr sarsoon and 8 newsreels.

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Sidney and Fonda Lead Aztec Feature in Trail of Pine

Sidney and Fonda star in a different type of story as The Trail of the Lonesome Pine screens at Aztec. Sylvia Sidney and Henry Fonda headline with a supporting cast including Mic Lang, William Gargan, Sean Dixon, and Roger Wolfe Kahn's orchestra. The program also features a Merry Melody cartoon and a brief Warner Bros short, presented under director Pritz Lang.

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