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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1930
Page
18
Grain market notes from ASCAGO on Feb 26 show upward pressure as expectations of good demand and limited futures supply support prices. Report highlights traders seeking profits, rising July wheat futures, and ongoing overseas demand, with North American and Canadian supplies discussed and prices for wheat advancing amid overall market activity.
A lengthy notices page reports a San Antonio event honoring long-serving industrial workers. The San Antonio Board of Education outlines a school trustees election and associated precincts, with details on polling places and officers. The piece also notes market items and freight industry mentions, including truck demand and corporate earnings context.
In San Marcos the Dumas murder case is set for hearing in the district court. Judge Woods remains in custody after being returned to jail following his arrest in 1026 on murder charges connected to a fatal shooting at the rear of Rankin Street bank. District Attorney Dead is expected to present the case as scheduled.
Arrangements for the second annual baby beef slow are complete. March 1 is set for the event in Fredericksburg where 11 boys and girls will exhibit fed cattle. Judging will occur in the morning with County Agents Tate and Newsom directing. Auctioneer Seeman of San Antonio will auction animals to the high bidder at the close.
The body of Emil J Benzing was found at his home 203 West Kings Highway Friday morning. A native of Chicago, he had lived in San Antonio for three years and was superintendent of the Amece Jean Telephone Company. Survived by widow Mia Benzing and several relatives. Burial planned in Chicago.
A garbled report from Hays notes the grand jury resting until Monday. It mentions a judge and several names, with uncertain phrases about deliberations and alleged matters. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear facts beyond the suspension of proceedings.
Test details show 17 Foundation Farm cows undergoing evaluation. Readout mentions dairy herd status, welfare checks, and potential milking readiness as part of ongoing assessments. No clear dates or competing entities are provided in the readable text.
A group of children prepare a performance of Hiawatha with local participants Addie Mtoglire Helga Lebend Maidaa and Mes. The event features a guest sing and a plaster gift will be presented at the new venue to be announced.
Boston wool market notes national pool activity remains steady with co operatives benefiting, prices showing limited declines. shipments from January 1 reach 3,724,000 pounds while twelve months and fourteen months figures list substantial totals, awaiting publication of the next bulletin.
Under Bruese J Mogge leadership a nationally known bulge worker and 20 San Antonio businessmen plan a March campaign to raise 45000 for a maintenance fund. Car Newton, president of the local group, notes Mogge has raised about 40000000 in five years. Campaign committee members include Carleton Adams Dan H id Brown Stapley Banks and many others at a business luncheon. Donald C Brown heads the chain store committee.
A Park Commissioner meeting is urged to discuss funds for a street flusher purchase amid a dispute with Commissioner Phil Wright over necessity. The chamber of commerce seeks a downtown parking ban during early hours to aid street cleaning, while objections cite lack of available money and competing park appropriations.
A misread jail report states a suspect was jailed on burglary charges in North Howard pursuant to a two count alleged offense. The article references a court appearance and cites local police records, with names and dates obscured by OCR errors.
A fragmented historical newspaper passage references a fund article and a convolution of names, dates, and locations. It mentions January 28, 1959, a ceremonial or legal notice, and unclear references to persons, places, and events within the classified and light sections.
Market notes show eggs holding their own on the OA wholesale commission and produce rows with no changes reported Friday morning. No reductions in export prices. Grapefruit in Gruile valley quoted at 32.29 to 3 per bar on the provra market, former low at 2.0.
A dense list of prices and quantities for vegetables and fruits including cabbage carrots onions tomatoes peppers and apples. Entries show unit prices per pound per bushel or per dozen with multiple regional and market notes and some misspellings. Prices span fresh greens legumes tubers citrus and exotic items with numerous approximations and vendor qualifiers.
The report covers fluctuating cotton prices and market tone in New York and Liverpool. It notes early gains and later declines, with May and October futures figures cited, and mentions broader trading activity, imports, and regional demand influencing prices. Entities include New York Cotton Exchange, Liverpool quotes, and various month futures such as May and October.
The Texar farm cooperative move toward operation nears reality with formalities remaining before machinery for the cooperative can function under federal aid. A conference headed by C Wallon of Lexan A and M named by Gov Moody laid out agreed details with reps from the American Cotton Co operative and the Teres Farm Bureau Cotton organization.
State aid approved for oil field road construction amid a council meeting. Officials discussed funding, timeline, and impact on local transportation. Project aims to improve access for industry and residents along the corridor.
San Antonio market reports show cattle prices from 4.40 to 7.50 per hundredweight and calves 6 to 10.50, with mutton and lamb values noted. Chicago market data indicate heavy volume, including 2000 direct cattle, with varied weights and prices across feeder and slaughter categories.
Yexes February 3A-e reports the death of Juan Zamaniego a Pryor native who served under Spain Mexico the Lone Star Republic the Confederacy and the United States. Born in Calaveras Texas in 1810 he later lived in Mexico and Texas returning after the French and Mexican wars. His life spanned five nations with noted military service including campaigns against Mexican and Spanish forces and U S battles. He died in Ta Bryon after a long life in Cruziza Springs prior to 1917.
Alamo agents gathered for a two day write in meeting at the home office on Travia and Tete ferson streets with about thirty in attendance. G R Wallace district manager led the session as out of town agents joined from Hobstows able Lyon By Biaw Wace F C Gress Dab Copeland Auctis George Nowotny New Bravotels and Ty Bartop Loskum among others.
Mr and Mrs Gottfrind Osher observed their golden wedding anniversary in Fredericksburg Texas with family and friends attending. A ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church and festive gatherings followed at the Brecher home, highlighting the couple's years together.
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