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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1934
Page
16
The year 1933 saw a stock market pattern resembling 1929 with frenzied speculation, soaring prices, and vast paper profits followed by a sharp decline. After a late winter crash, reform measures and inflation expectations drove volatile swings, large volumes, and bouts of hopeful recovery before a year end shift toward caution and selective stock buying.
The piece outlines cotton industry gains in 1934 as prices rose in New York, subsidies boosted farmer incomes, and acreage reductions reached tens of millions of acres. It notes tax-financed programs to lift demand, reduce supply, and raise prices, with government aid reaching farmers and mills amid broader industrial recovery under the Roosevelt era.
1934 seen as a prosperous year with rising demand and job recovery, led by aviation growth and highway expansion. Experts foresee a longer upswing into 1935 despite market volatility, predicting stronger steel and aluminum demand and banking reforms to revive credit.
The suguicer troop school will meet January 11 at 7 30 p m in room No Eld of the Smith Young Comet. Capt H E Fuller Wall Instructeur of the Three Hundred Fifteenth Engineers announced the sessions occur on the second and fourth Thursdays each month. The next problem is Field Fortifications And Camourinno with five hours credit for officers who copy the problem. First Lieut K G Fischer will be instructor.
The 1933 market record shows banks closed, gold standard abandoned, and Congress granting currency powers. Stocks fell to a yearly low in February before a wave of upturns as Roosevelt actions and gold policy shifts boosted trading. July saw sharp slumps followed by partial recoveries, with the year ending hopeful for trade and industry despite manufacturing declines.
A survey of retailers expresses optimism for 1934 buoyed by late 1933 gains. Shoe store managers Guarantee Shoes Nisley Baker Burt Plaga and Bradley’s report improved demand and confidence. Automotive dealers led by San Antonio Used Car Dealers Association and Ormsey Chevrolet foresee strong year with higher sales and tightened inventories.
San Antonio grocers report a strong 1933 year with refurbished stores, updated stock, and improved service. Executives including Pigely Wisely and J H Salling credit brighter sales in late 1933 and optimism for 1934, noting remodeled outlets, expanded purchases, and rising patronage across Handy Andy and Red and White chains.
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