This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1937
Page
9
Fragmented text presents a discussion on panics and economic regulation, debating whether panics are inevitable, the role of regulation, credit expansion, and potential socialist measures. It quotes questions about public policy, taxation, and wage systems, with references to analysts' views on capitalism versus collective control.
Fruitful trading notes show winter wheat prices fluctuating after storms in the Southwest and a reported sale of 2000 tons of Argentine wheat to Germany following a 2006-ton sale. Receipts remain low as weather and demand drive prices with notable strength in some regions. In Texas, dairy and grain markets show mixed signals with regional variations and oil royalties in Fredericksburg impacting depositor claims.
Grand jury in Gillespie County returns indictments against four named defendants and one more, linked to alleged issued checks. The cases involve surgery related offenses and financial misdeeds, with district clerk records detailing the charges.
Valley chambers coordinate plans for a goodwill tour from San Antonio to the Rio Grande Valley March 16 to 14. George Geyer chairs the San Antonio group and train will visit Raymondville Lyford Harlingen and many more. Overnight stop at McAllen with entertainment by the Brownsville group.
county officials push to include Hays County in the federal range program after a Washington proposal failed. County Agent Jack Williams says the county, with over 300000 of 414000 acres in farming and ranching, should qualify for participation alongside Bexar and Go wade.
UVALDE Feb 23 A sale of an estimated 925,000 to 456,000 pounds of mohair by Homers and L Schwartz company of Us oily to William Chesshire representing Collins and Aikrivin has been announced Prices said were 84 cents per pound for mature hair and 74 cents per pound for kit hair But a note of the riot hair it was in the warehouses as thenring is just getting hyo fll eullic Homecs accommpliation will total TCQ000 to 250.MB pounds walle that of L Schaarte company will br 12000 ca 23.000 paints
MAKUN deputy reports a house fire two miles north of Mason destroyed a large quantity of livestock harness and two young horses. Loss estimated at about 4000 dollars with damage to property and possible source of origin undetermined. Local authorities investigated the blaze at the scene near Saluhony Wight.
Fredericksburg Feb 23. For 30 years Peden has been named health officer of Gillespie county by the commissioners court succeeding the late Dr A B Williamson.
New Orleans notes a holiday pause as foreign drives helped lift values before the break. March cotton opens around 17.56, with July near 22.8 and October around 14.84, while speculative buying in futures strengthens late trading. Reports indicate some bullish sentiment and a tentative pick up in demand as farmers await plowing season.
The U S dollar held steady near the prior close in quiet early trading in London and Paris. The franc touched 4.695 per dollar, with the dollar at 4.656 in New York overnight, while the French franc finished around 105.22 to the dollar as markets await further cues.
Fredericksburg adopts new street parking ordinances to limit center street parking to one hour and restrict other parking rules. The city commission pushes reform to regulate traffic and curb curbside congestion.
The cattle and hog markets show overall activity with receipts near 2000 head in St Louis and Chicago. Cattle demand remains varied with yearlings and calves strong in parts, while hogs trade higher on demand from packers, and sheep and goats mostly steady with limited offers.
Hollywood report details ongoing friction between Pristinne Whitney and Sonny Downs during the Clarence job at Paris studio. Whitney’s irritation grows as Downs avoids speaking except during filming, complicating a possible reconciliation after tense bakery scene delivery.
In Portsmouth a woman named Mrs Mills reportedly rushed to greet her brother-in-law and the incoming army trade park. She walked onto the quay at Cal-Mornia and plummeted into the water. Passersby acted quickly to assist, and no serious injuries were reported.
The article notes silk consumption in 1936 and 1935, citing 1938 as the lowest year since 1926, with first ten months totaling 372,100 bales and a need for higher monthly totals to beat the 1834 low. Silk warehouse stocks fell sharply from 1834 to 1935 amid rising alk demand in 1935.
Mr and Mrs J P Moore of 115 West Ashby Place were severely injured when their car overturned near Robert Green Hospital on the Kerrville road ten miles from San Antonio. Mrs Moore, driving, suffered serious injuries likely to pelvis while Mr Moore sustained injuries as the vehicle, carrying a load of exta whist, overburned and overturned after brakes locked during the trip from Boerne.
Chicago market pages list poultry and produce prices with eggs at 17¢ per pound for various weights, chick and hen assortments, and Plymouth Rock specifics. Turkey roasters priced around 20 cents per pound. toms at 18 cents. New York and Chicago provisions show price standings for butter cheese and meats, with AP-USDA notes on potato shipments and market tone.
February 22 market notes show wool prices largely steady with mills not bidding and manufacturers avoiding purchases. Private wire reports from Anaklin indicate firmer prices on wet wool sales though overall activity remains muted.
Hollywood reports San Francisco Fishermans Wharf will be filmed for Metra Goldwyn Blayer production Song of the Kitty. A romantic tale centers on an aristocratic recluse who hides among Italian fishermen, rekindling life through love amid the bustling wharf setting.
Hollywood report recalls the Irish political leader Charles Stewart Parnell as Mary Garden, the opera star, and her father visit the Metro Goldwyn-Mayer set. He recounts the era before America, the Gardden family memories, and notes Parnell's influence on the story.
In New York on February 24 the trial of Percy Garcia for breach of promise against violinist Dave Rube was postponed as justice Salvatore Colillo granted a one day adjournment after attorney Bernard Sandler failed to appear. A telegram from Sandler claimed future evidence and witnesses would aid the plaintiff, including a claim related to age at marriage and Virginia law.
Stock market notes from New York and London describe mixed early activity with copper, zinc, and other metals showing moves. Key US names like Anaconda, Kennecott, Pat Mines, American Zinc, and Lima Locomotive are cited as traders react to half hour declines, while Chrysler and Bethlehem show later shifts and overall turnover remains light. The piece notes U S manufacturing data and a surge in American weekly mill operations at 82.5 percent capacity, a peak since 1929, alongside a rise in durable goods shipments and a generally firm sterling at 4.60 dollars.
Police uncovered a hidden money cache after a dying note from Jennie Wood directed investigators to a stash of cash totaling about $25,000, including $507 bills, sacks, containers, and a $23,000 bank account. The note was written to her doctor and lawyer before she died yesterday.
E H West along with Luling and San Antonio men were indicted with Jim Robbins former Texas Rangers captain on a felony theft charge. They faced trial in Cuero district court for allegedly swindling Cuero widow Mrs Ima Taeheld out of $4000 in an oil deal. Judge J P Pool presided as West chose trial by himself.
Borglum, the San Antonio based sculptor of monumental works, toured San Antonio Tuesday as part of plans for future statues. He linked President Roosevelt's Supreme Court proposal to the start of an American revolution and discussed a Thomas Taine statue destined for France. He returns to work in San Antonio before travels to California with assistance from Mugsville and Mcinietti.
Edinburg February 23 a cross action in a damage suit was brought by plaintiff claiming severe injuries from a bus crash. Lawyer W W B Herring now seeks damages totaling 15595 from the Pacific Transportation Company in the action filed August 9 1936.
Dr. Clarence Irene Thurber, who came to introduce individualized education at the University of Redlands four years ago, will resign as professor this June. The voluntary resignation was accepted by the Baptist institution.
Conneaut Ohio February 97 Mrs Owen Barton wife of a former Conneaut resident shot an antlered buck on opening day of the season in Pennsylvania. It was her eighth deer in nine seasons as she dropped it with an aim accurate enough to count.
War risk insurance suit brought by Seth A. Daniel against the policy issuer went to trial in federal court. Daniel seeks about 2300 dollars allegedly due on a 10 000 dollar policy.
Financial wire notes mixed metals and currency moves from New York and London. Steel and banking rates hold steady in American markets while London spot and futures for tin lead zinc silver show cautious shifts. Foreign exchange quotes feature varied demand for dollars, francs, marks, and anticipatory rates across major European and North American centers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.