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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1930
Page
17
The report notes plentiful onions, turnips, and greens in the market with prices mostly steady. Buyers saw modest changes from the prior week as wholesale channels reported no notable releases while vegetable shipments continued to arrive.
A garbled OCR list shows vegetables and produce names with varied prices and units. Items include carrots onions potatoes lettuce spinach celery radishes peppers and herbs, with prices listed in cents per pound or per bushel, plus scattered quantities and vendor-like notes. The fragment resembles a late 19th or early 20th century market price sheet with many misspellings and unclear figures.
Fragmentary OCR line references poultry and a person named Ersoy with scattered words. No coherent event or clear entities to summarize beyond partial mentions of poultry and names.
An unclear OCR fragment hints at a woman purchasing Gifesp’s Office and references a public or civic context. The garbled text mentions May, a worker or servant role, and names that are not clearly identifiable. No coherent event or outcome is established.
A local notice reports the Gillespie sheriff's salary rising from 7048 to 75 per grant with adjustments approved by the commission. The item notes the change affecting the sheriff's office and aligns with the county payroll schedule for the coming period.
Galveston reports a Brish cruiser visit to Texas ports amid ongoing naval developments. The brief notes dates and routes, with ceremonial ties and regional maritime interest.
The Wall Street Spectator notes continued bearish sentiment as market developments favor caution. It cites subdued production in some industries, rising stock volatility, and expectations for a narrow trading range ahead, with Chrysler, Nash, and Studebaker seen for long-term prospects.
Ex Mexican consul to 8.4 is honored as he receives recognition in New Orleans after transfer to consular post. The Almaanee Tribune editorial lauds Mr. Marlo’s steady impact on relations, noting personal ties and the reception by Hartge Yenribenee and others in society.
Ethereal OCR fragments show Klehere County planning a bond election with mentions of venues and dates. Vague references to community projects and local leaders appear, but exact details and outcomes remain unclear from the readable text.
The Texas railroad commission heard testimony from W A Munk general freight agent for the Fort Worth and Denver City Railway regarding high freight rates. He warned that rate reductions would hurt lines serving grain and livestock shipments while expressing concern about foreign controlled railroads and competition affecting revenue on short-haul routes between Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, and Corpus Christi.
A LaVernia resident was elected president of the Texas Lutheran Synod during services at Grace Church in San Antonio. The new leader, along with Dr. C. Cy Mei of Columbus Ohio and Rev. Paul F. Hein of Grace Church San Antonio, participated in the installation and spoke at Highland Park Church. Sunday evening featured sermons by Rev. Aaih Ho Leng of Columbus Ohio and stewardship secretary Levon Wen.
Luz Lujan died at a daughter's residence on Guinn Street Saturday night, with services conducted Monday. A native of El Paso, he spent most of his life near San Antonio and is survived by a daughter and two sons, including Rasmandt and Janis Lujan, plus other relatives in San Antonio.
Grain market reports from Chicago show wheat and other grains weaker after early decline, with price pressure linked to reports of European demand and a prior Liverpool setback. notes describe softer corn and provisions, with futures slipping toward the opening ranges as Britain and North American supply tensions influence prices.
Steve Walczynski reports a robbery by a girl gang leader and her boyfriend in a Chicago taxi. The incident ended with Walczynski returning home after the early evening larceny.
Cavville police hold a gun linked to the shoplifting and assassination of Alfred Cinchnar, Central Grocers and Market proprietor on Main Avenue. Chief Kilkenny says bullets match a gun found with a suspect. NY exam may prove if fired. Witnesses saw a man flee the market near the time of the shooting.
An incident near Brenham involving a cat and a traveler named Alan Allen led to a fatal outcome. Local authorities are reviewing the details as responders work at the scene. Further information is expected from the Web and Pi Py authorities.
Fragmented San Antonio stock and bond notes mention market activity and portfolio shifts. The readable portions reference price movements and investor interest in securities, with limited detail due to the damaged text.
Miss Ane Inagan of Hounton and the late Eleanor Brackenridge of San Antonio are nominated to have their names inscribed on a Warbeingtol memorial tablet for the suffrage cause. Meg Minnie Fisher Cunningham of New 4 also named by the League of Women Voters. Final selection by a National League committee.
Cook County announces a plan to issue scrip money as a temporary support measure. Officials state the scheme aims to fund county operations and may involve cooperation with state sites and department heads. Public confusion over details and eligibility persists as leaders seek approval.
Fragmented OCR text describes a city appropriation for a palace, mentioning university, hillside, and wall payment plans. Amid unclear phrases, the note references a council or committee action, funding allocations, and possible public works steps. No clear dates or names emerge.
In Brady Texas a new school superintendent was selected to lead the district. The appointment comes ahead of the spring election cycle and follows months of local searches and committee reviews.
New Orleans reports show cotton prices opening lower with losses of 15 to 48 points. March and May contracts slipped, reflecting liquidation and short interest wavering, as Liverpool market signals and European futures influence a broad decline. Prices varied across regions with quotes from Liverpool and London futures. overall market conditions remained weak as buyers showed moderate demand in limited trading.
A murky OCR fragment notes a toll increase in Houston, hinting at public concern and billing details. The incomplete text mentions charges and an event around parking or toll collection, with no clear dates or entities.
San Antonio and Kansas City markets show mixed cattle, calf, sheep, and hog values with farm goods and vegetables, potatoes, and grain movements noted. Reports record wholesale bids, packer markets, and regional price ranges for cattle, vealers, sheep, and hogs across multiple cities with notable activity in Fort Worth and Chicago areas.
J Usnuk employee describes a night robber entering the Alamo site near the cash register. Messenger boy Marrixs Kobler feared for his life as the intruder threatened him with a club and fled after the alarm. Deputies Lucas Tavin and Al Giltivyer found the broken register drawer and arrested the suspect, Banak Thread, on attempted robbery by assault with a club.
The Gillespie county grand jury was urged by H. McLean to widen inquiries into a girl’s murder whose body lay in a shallow grave about 16 miles from Fredericksburg. The victim’s identity remains unknown, estimated at around 12 years old, with authorities voicing new clues and information for the investigation.
Manic Dillon Erasmay DeLeon and Jose Vega were charged with possession and distribution of morphine in a U S Commissioner court led by Paul Lockhart. They remain in custody pending further proceedings.
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