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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1936

Page

9

Treasure island near Corpus Christi eyed for state park

Treasure hunters and fishermen heard of Padre Island, off the Texas Gulf coast, potentially becoming state property after tentative approval of a contract between Joes brothers of Kansas City and the park board. A federal loan of 2.5 million dollars would fund island development and a bridge to the mainland, linking to Goetz Drive near Corpus Christi. Local chambers pledged support as plans proceed, with a meeting planned in Brownsville or here.

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Air Conditioning Industry and Market Outlook

The text notes early air conditioning as central to industrial and residential uses. It discusses expectations of a vast residential small commercial market, then cites a downturn in building activity dampening hopes. It mentions a 1935 estimate based on the first nine months and marks a recovery after prior declines.

Dl Fes Ted Tle

Texas oil production boosted by new state shares

The Texas Railroad Commission raised allowable oil production to 1,210,486 barrels daily starting March 1, with February output at 492,254 barrels. Adjustments include new wells and higher per-well allowances across multiple counties, reflecting expanded Southwest field activity and revised demand estimates.

Austin Rauteal Commission Exisields Texas Vortaalky He. Cox Samfordyce

Grain Market and Foreign Exchange News Briefs

Grain prices and metals markets show steady demand while foreign exchange rates edge up. New York and London report mixed bankers' rates and continued market activity with several notes on money and commodity movements.

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Wheat Markets Influence Chicago and London Trading

Foreign markets in London report wheat and corn activity affecting Chicago. Prices and demand show tentative gains and declines as buyers seek stability amid mild crops and shifting export figures. The piece notes new red winter purchases for export and domestic crop damage expectations, with prices listed for prairie grains and hog market trends in Texas and Minnesota areas.

Chicago Fey Gallatia Fuipraent Minneapoli Aminzpanol

Texas Market Report With Odd Vegetable Totals

The report lists varied fruit and vegetable items with scattered figures for Texas and other regions. It notes shifting prices and steady to weak markets in places like South Texas points, Lower Valley, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Philadelphia, with cars per track and bushels noted and a bustling shipping point update for Saturday.

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West Texas wool sales and San Angelo fat stock show highlights

Mohair and wood fibers rose little in importance as the San Angelo fat stock show week opened with boys club events and daily preliminaries to the fifth annual stock show and Fort Worth exhibition. Wool contracting advanced to 12 cents. clippings rose to 17 cents in many West Texas markets. The 17,000 acre Paint Creek deer preserve in Kerrville sold for about 229 to 1.15 per acre, bought by Maris McLean, expanding holdings in Kimble county to roughly 250,000 acres.

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Der Fuehrer’s Sister Wed Rumor Blazes Through Berlin

Exclusive International News Service reports a sensational claim that Adolf Hitler’s sister married Miument Hammitzich, a Dresden architecture official, at Hermann Goering’s Beith Air Ministers residence amid German state duties. The tale alleges a house wedding at Goering’s villa with no official confirmation.

Penter Hammitzich Zretay Dresden Hitler Bayerelan Worman Peeles- Sur

TEXAO FLAGS FOR EARKART TEXAO FLAGS FOR EARKART

Amelia Earhart set to arrive in San Antonio to lecture at the Thomas Jefferson High auditorium. The welcome committee will include Col Jacob E Flekel and several local officials. Mayor Quin will present keys to the city and a choir will sing The Eyes of Texas during the ceremony.

Texas Six Flags Amelia Karhart Avistiix Sig San Antonio Thomas Jefferson Ike Kampmann Woiten Alamo C.K. Quin Oscar Col Jacob E. Flekel Datas Propir Stevens O. E. Latimer Anna Bel Burkhardt Emme Kitchen Erma Pirle Preston Dial G. J. Matthews TR. P. Telland Join D.glecker

Officer Answers Wife's Call During Burglary Alarm

Sergeant Haddox on patrol at 407 Florida Street reported a burglary. Mrs Haddox said a prowler used a skeleton key to enter the home and she confronted him in a hallway. Her screams drew Janice Wolfe, who alerted others and the suspect fled after the alarm.

Bucky Oleai Haddox Florida Street Janice Wolfe Hardox

Irregular Yet Upward Move In New York Stock Market

Trading opened brisk but slowed as the market moved moderately higher with several gainers. Notable depictions included Delaware and Hadon Southern Pacific, Philip Morris, Sears Roebuck, and Square, while some issues lagged or fell back amid a generally uneven session.

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Cotton Market Report Amid Stagnant Trade on October

Fragmented OCR notes show a dwindling cotton market with references to Liverpool prices in February and bids from American brokers. Entries mention pickings around 4.0 to 6.90 with ordinary stock rates and various price quotes, all reflecting uncertain demand and midrange activity.

Dollar Market Tondon and Paris Exchange Close Mixed

Foreign exchange markets moved in mixed fashion with the dollar and pound fluctuating against the franc and lira. The Paris Bourse showed little decisive movement as traders weighed US and European rates, while London hours hinted at cautious sentiment amid unsettled cross rates and brief volatility in the dollar.

San Antonio Livestock Market Mixed Prices Tuesday Auction

Livestock markets in San Antonio showed uneven prices with cattle and calves posting small declines amid ample supplies. Western and northern market trends varied with steers, yearlings, and cutters trading lower while light weight calves remained near steady. receipts around 860 head of cattle and 410 head of calves were reported across regions.

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Poultry and Produce Prices Across Markets Reported

The report details mixed poultry and produce activity from New York and Chicago markets. Live receipts and prices show declines in hens and certain fowl, with variations across breeds including Plymouth and white or colored varieties. Turkeys and ducks are listed with specific price points while overall market tone remains steady in some sections and down in others.

Lmicago Toultry Chicago

Awards Made in Frio County Stock Show

Pearsall February 2 Hereford stock show judged by Yancey Barnhart. Halts of fat stock entries crowned winners as Frio County event acted as a qualifier for San Antonio show. Harry Thompson’s cattle and Waller Thompson’s cattle placed, Edward Brackaller’s herd also noted. Thirty two head of stock moved to next show in nearby towns.

Frio County Pearsall Hereford Wall Yancey Barnhart San Antonin

Del Rio Wool and Mohair Markets Forecast Changes

Del Rio reports producer leaders predict wool and mohair prices may rise to around 40 cents per pound. Few contracts exist for spring delivery as ranchers wait for better terms. 12 month clip of about 250000 pounds discussed, with options noted. Market guidance from Wardlaw and Stokes cited amid broader Texas activity and national consumption data.

del Rio Wardlaw Mobshr D. Stokes Lampasas Wardlawds Arizona Texas Leotard

Cleaners File Suit Against Member Cleaners

The San Antonio Cleaners Association seeks a court injunction against B Williams at 728 North St Marys Street Wes butte to stop charging prices below the fixed schedule. The suit, filed June 15, 1935, accuses Williams of promising 10 price reductions to customers and attempting to undercut the association’s rates. Pat French president testified briefly Tuesday that efforts continue to secure Williams’s return to the fixed price structure before trial.

San Antonio Tlik Williams Pat French Cure Williams Wuit

Farmers Meet at Brady Presses Congress on Cotton Plan

About 200 farmers from 41 counties gathered in Brady for a Texas Agricultural Association meeting. H. G. Lucas of Brownwood led the event with C. I. Day handling organization and W. R. Stark named chair. Delegates urged Congress to back the administration’s plan for flexible cotton sales and to approve the latest agricultural bill. Counties represented included MacGulloch, Leno, San Zaha, Brown, Caleman, Concha, Mason, Blanes, Comanche, Funnels and Bills.

Brady Brady Brady Texas Agricultural Association H. G. Lucas Brownwood C. I. Day Plainview TAA W. R. Stark Canwhy County Gelec Congress Texas MacGulloch Leno San Zaha Brown Caleman Concha Mason Blanes Comanche Funnels

Denton Grant for Buildings Hiked

Secretary Ickes approved a public works allotment totaling $897,300 for Denton Texas to furnish and equip college buildings and related facilities. The action also increased funding for hospitals in Quanah and other Texas sites while reducing three other allotments including sewer construction grants.

Washington Tekes Denton Texas Irkes Quanah Joan Quint Ickes Torus WSC

San Antonio Hosts Oct Meeting Delegates Visit

Albert Johnson of Joliet and Walter H. Fraviks of New York led a San Antonio tour for the Laundry Owners National Association and Allied Trades group. They reviewed facilities for the annual convention to be held in October with about 120 to 2000 delegates expected, during a hotel tour with Frank Artie Pfott of the chamber convention department.

Albert Johnson Joliet Seerretary Laundry Owners’ National Asociation Walter H. Fraviks New York Allied Trades’ Association San Antonio Cauiteley Artie Pfoit Convention Department The Chamber of Commerce

Army Orders From Washington Amid Confusion

Army orders from Washington appear chaotic with scattered names and places. Mentions Olive Joke Melange Cav Fork Alisa Asheville Fort Billy Ronda Texas Bascom Wook Boston and erratic market notes in a fog of garbled text.

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