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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1934
Page
9
Turbulent trading sees stocks mixed as industrials and metals move unevenly. Exchange rates hover near steady, with the dollar and gold parity under debate. Analysts hint at cautious gains while awaiting clearer signals from policy action and economic data.
A fragmented foreign exchange and metal rates note signals mixed movements across gold, silver, and copper markets. Prices quoted include London silver and gold values, with currencies and commodities such as stamps, contracts, and futures cited alongside several nations’ quotes, reflecting a busy but unclear trading day.
The brief details a collage of 19th century economic activity including tariffs, prices, and manufacturing data. It references various figures such as annual outputs, production costs, and company mentions, with scattered mentions of steam and mechanical industries, trading activity, and regional business notes.
The report analyzes Class 1 railroads showing two key indices for commodity and merchandise car loadings alongside operating revenue. Data indicate merchandise traffic lagged after wartime, while commodity loadings and net earnings fluctuated, with war costs impacting 1920 estimates and a late recovery as the industry adjusted to revenue declines.
Missouri and Chicago markets show varied cattle prices with calves around 1751 dollars and heifers to 2.50, while heavy steers fetch about 2.00 to 2.50 per pound. Buyers mixed with soft demand as carloads and packing house sales reported lower bids and fluctuating receipts, signaling cautious trading across rural and urban outlets.
Weather woes haunt grain districts as wheat prices slip and trading slows amid unsettled sentiment. Corn prices drift lower while oats inch down and rye shows limited support, with overall market activity subdued by weak cash bids and cautious optimism about broader supply dynamics.
A fragmented Washington scene shows a young woman posing as a daughter to press a rent payment while a senator playfully jokes with a page about navigating the Capitol. The page recalls the confusion of a first year in the Senate as officers urge order amid commotion.
Washington officials reveal partial answers to who pays processing taxes as economists study hog markets. Prices rose yet relief purchases eased, with hog 120-200 pound levels moving from 4.12 to 4.78 by February amid tax changes.
A fragmented listing from SEW YORK and CHICAGO markets shows poultry and dairy categories with scarce readable figures. Entries reference broilers, turkeys, fowls, eggs, and dairy prospects, noting prices largely unchanged while trading activity remains slow.
A garbled report describes international markets with references to Thais, Germany, and vague signs of rasier. It mentions Austin backs Cinier tse and prizes on the Hiniese wahite, with a machine and Light's Pree being waited at Piggly Wirely stores.
Market notes show an express shipment of peppers arrived amid scarcity. Mexican peppers sold around 20 cents per pound, with Florida tomatoes at 240 per tun and beets priced 35 cents per bunch. Broccoli, mustard greens temporarily off market. cabbage plentiful near 60 to 75 cents per bushel. Spinach 24 to 29 cents per basket, apples and pears listed with various per crate and per dozen prices. overall farm supply fluctuates with heavy later arrivals.
Washington February 14 The renaux bureau reports January consumption at 37 , 094 fine wales and 87 , 789 halos of lintets with December figures lower. Cotton on hand January 31 totals 102 , 044 bales, with lint and linters stock figures. January exports reach 73 , 382 bales of lint and 13 , 117 of fibers. January receipts and spindles rise from December and last year, with tribors at 12 , 688 bales.
A wary stock market trades under a quieting mood as regulation news fades and liquidation slows. Analysts see potential for a stable period with cautious gains and mixed outlook across sectors, while high priced shares correct and financing demand shifts.
Austin February 4 Debates in both chambers focus on bills to empower judges to stay mortgaged real estate foreclosures up to 320 days for debtors proven in good faith The Senate state affairs committee schedules a hearing on the house land bill seeking extra state securities funding and guidance on fund expenditures The Senate asks treasurer and comptroller for a full financial statement and outlook for the current fiscal year Senator Will Martin cites governor's request for new revenue sources and restraint on relief funds
Cantor stars in Roman Scandals shown at the Arter Cheater. Lehi carriers guests of management viewed the Tuesday night showing. The lavish production features Edie as Autecury driver dreaming of Roman days and transports him to the land of the Caesars amid extravagant settings and widespread applause.
United States commerce figures show automotive products exports up 4.3 percent in value in 1993 versus 1982. The 1993 value reached $93,068,000, compared with $22,285,000 in 1932, reflecting gains in export activity despite broader pains.
AP reports Boston wool prices steady with slight gains in some lots as buyers and sellers weigh demand. Prices ranged around 38 to 49 cents with notable activity in medium merino and Ohio fleece markets. Dealers note cautious bidding and steady shipments amid fluctuating fiber quality signs.
Earnings figures show net profits and dividends for 1932 and 1933 from Consolidated Gas Blaetyi Light and Power and related firms. Reported 1932 profits, current assets, and earnings per share are given with comparisons to prior figures, including per share amounts and asset totals.
Fragmentary clipping reports dividend timing in New York with unclear dates and names. The text mentions April payments and a probable record related to a sequence of corporate or financial actions, but specific entities and outcomes are not readable.
Fragmentary local notice reports a dance event in Somersey Ton area with a cash prize and music acts including Coot Music and 1% Music. Mentions American and So. San Antonio venues and a High land Sociacul Gat group. Details unclear due to OCR errors.
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