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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1939

Page

9

Diverse used goods and services advertised in a small-town store page

An eclectic sale page lists piano and engraving offers, lithographing items, cash registers, adding machines, musical instruments, wood and machinery, radios, and farm equipment. It highlights used uprights, a Chickering piano return, a sale of other instruments, and a variety of tools and building supplies with pricing notes and contact references.

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Shoe Retailers Hear Attack On Sales Tax Debate Opens Texas Convention

About 1800 delegates attend the Texas-Oklahoma Shoe Retailers Association and Southwest Shoe Travelers group meeting at the Quarter Hotel in Fort Worth. Speakers including Faul C. Eeily urge tax levy support. Langston and others discuss convention plans and officers. Kelly argues sales tax offers no retailer advantage, lists drawbacks like increased costs and cross-state purchases. The event runs through Wednesday with Fort Worth and Dallas vying for the 1940 shoe show session, noting the convention displays are a major industry showcase.

Texas Langston Lb. ¥.Raves Dallas Asociation New York Axe Centise Natlonal Bhoe Retailers’ Association Glen D. Jones Fort Worth Matt Spires Austin W. P. Dares Sant Angelo Benphelps Shreveport E. C. McNeill Gao Antétilo Yee W. P. Hurls L. B. Eastman Ed Moser Hinuston Herman Ehlert Leo BR. Collins Waco Manny Denstch San Antonio Kelly America Chicago

Business leaders urged to act now for U S recovery

In Chicago, a business audience urged decisive action to spark prosperity. The speaker criticized the wait-and-see approach of investors and politicians, urging aggressive, constructive leadership to revive the economy and curb radical politics while warning that inaction could trigger a new deal dynamic.

Chicago Association of Commierce New York Atlantic Seaboard Congress White House Troney East Middle West Launen Roosevelt Washington America Fr Anndy América

Fire Alarm Calls Across City Reported

Fire alarms activated at multiple locations including Temple on Street Ty, Flores on Nueva Street, and Roosevelt Avenue with no major damage. Incidents list 5 reports totaling minor damages, mostly electrical short circuits and overheated fixtures. One false alarm reported near the San Bernando cemetery and another at South Castle Street.

Hasex Ontreet Ty . Temple Carter Fernan G. Heal Guadaluan Street San Beenander Sain Antonia Righty Hao Dameres HL Gonzales

Cattle Commission Man Killed in Midland Crash

Jani Midland 18 was killed in a crash near Midland. Lawellen 61 a well known cattle commission man died. His son Rick Lewellen was only slightly injured. Officers reported the other driver did not stop after the collision near Alden.

Cattle Commission Midland Jani H. F. Lawellen Rick Lewellen Io Alden Lewellen

Gain in Women's Shoe Sales Seen

George Gayou of St. Louis, manager of a major Chicago shoe sale, forecasts stronger spring demand for women’s shoes. He notes wide variety in styles colors and materials as manufacturers respond. Garou attends the Texas Oklahoma Shoe Retailers convention at the Gunter hotel.

George Gayou St. Louis Chicago Garou Gunter Hotel

Holy City conference eyed as 100000 Jews to attend

Washington reports David Ben Gurion, an official of the Antestine agency, prepared to visit the Holy City for a 100,000 Jews event. He urged Jewry that the shadow of a “Fiver” would attend the Lanegan conference next month. Conferences aim to ease friction between Arabs and Towis in Tatestine.

Holy City Washington David Ben Guriow Jessel Agerncy Antestine Gurion

Shoe Industry Faces Tax and Trade Reform Debates

W A Harris of Port Worth, secretary treasurer of the Texas Shoe Retailers association, notes pressing issues at the convention at the Gunter hotel. He cites sales or gross receipts taxes, fair trade practices, hours legislation, and price controls as key legislation likely to shape the shoe industry. Gov Len O Daniel aims for revenue measures to fund state programs, while industry watchers await Texas Legislature actions affecting trade practices.

W. A. Harris Port Worth Texas-Qilshome Shoe Retailers Association Gunter Hotel Harris Fair Trades Prac Fantily Tre Texas Legislatuire Len O'Daniel

Oil News From Magnolia Petroleums South Texas Wells

Oil reports from Magnolia Petroleum describe southern Texas wells near Wind, McAllen and Union counties with tests at depths around 15,000 feet and production attempts above 500 feet. Operations focus on the McAllen field and nearby prospects as crews prepare for further drilling and completions across Aldo, Duval, and Willacy counties.

Magnolia Petroleum Company Wells Wakicat South Texas Gulf Coast Tai Jeagi Vickstairg Aldsigo

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