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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1936

Page

13

Roosevelt backs new farm program aims to conserve soil

President Roosevelt outlined a plan to expand soil erosion and conservation efforts under the AAA framework. He signaled two main goals: preserve Congress’s declared policy and broaden incentives for conservation. He indicated machinery and county agents would help implement the program, while funding estimates ranged from 3900,000 to 4,000,000 for 1935 and about 300,000 for 1936 adjustments.

Roosevel Congress AAA Dendzal Urgenben Fasor Tinistration Nationw Grange Aaricay Warm Bureau Federation Waliong! Co-Operative —Coumed National Grain Corporation American Agricultural Editors’ Association Comatens Gebmbursa Hee

Drunken Drivers Fined and Jailed in Brady

Two Brady men faced strict penalties in McCulloch County District Court for drunken driving. Clyde Taylor received a prison term of one year while D Tare was fined heavily and jailed for six days.

Brady Brady Jen McCulloch County Aia

Treasury Po. On Washington January Receipts and Expenditures

Treasury figures from Washington show January receipts of 100,876.52 with small expenditures totaling 6.12. Customs receipts reach 17,98,915.94 for the federal year, and a July 7 sum of 2,006,254,516.25 is recorded as outlays. Emergency expenditures amount to 43,755,401,259.95. Gross debt stands at 80,500,168 with a noted rise over the prior period and gold assets totaling 410,020 14.

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Trade shifts mark historic North American ties in early dates

Fragmented OCR shows volatile bilateral trade with Canada from May 1931 peak through 1985 gains. Mentions US Canada exports at 634 percent of total trade, 142 million dollars, and tariffs and pacts from 1832 1836 era.

Canada Jes Unite

Grain Market Mixed as Wheat and Corn Hold Steady

Reports from Chicago show limited moves in grain futures after firmless wheat contracts. Traders noted steady or slightly differing prices with bulls and bears debating potential recovery versus ongoing production concerns amid moisture. Prices for hay and corn were quoted in regional markets with modest variation and no dramatic shifts.

Bears Anweerr Atwadance

Texas Liquor Tax Revenue From Early Figures Reported

Texas liquor and wine tax revenues show 1 915 514 paid to state funds, with 918 440 allocated to a separate fund. Charles R Miller notes monthly projections around 335 000 if trends continue. portions fund pensions and state programs.

Texas Charles R. Miller Miller

Alfred Dubious Hints On Special Session In Austin

Alfred Dubious hints the legislature may not be called for a pension revenue plan. Unclear dates and garbled text suggest ongoing debate over funding for old age pensions and the potential for a special session in January or July.

Austin James Alfred

Complaints Filed Over Beer Sales Without Licenses

Three complaints filed in County Court at Law No 2 accuse George Mioktent Deputy tax collector of underreporting. Defendants Hersvides listed at 709 Dolorosa street, Gress at 250 Wy Strerl, and Mary Mouridt at 1905 Prediceicksoure road face beer license violations.

S. A George Mioktent Advess Dolorosa Street Wy Strerl Mary Mouridt Prediceicksoure Road

Cotton Market Holds Gains Amid Quiet Trading

Cotton generally higher in quiet US banking market with gains held to modest levels as offerings absorbed. Trade notes indicate market steady undertone with March up, May at 10.92c and longer months showing strength. Washington reports on soil conservation plan expected to influence prices and production control discussions. Liverpool futures quoted. American middling at 4.00s.

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Wool Market Faces Shifts in Prices at Boston January

The Commercial Bulletin reports stronger wool demand with firmer prices across grades. Early notes indicate higher averages for staple fibers as buyers show steadier activity and clearances improve. London prices inch up on futures, while American markets see mixed yet hopeful trends for April and May delivery.

Ryuvort Boston Bulterin Enere Leo London

Railroads report freight loading for week ending January 21

The Association of American Railroads released figures showing freight loading for the week ending January 21. Total carloadings reached 15,528, an increase of 25,758 from the prior period, with mixed results across regions.

Washington Gibid

Hoover addresses farmers and fights for freedom in speed war

Herbert Hoover spoke at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln Neb addressing ten thousand listeners in the Coliseum. He urged restoration of home markets to farmers and expanded production aided by land grant colleges. He argued against federal control and called for market based farming with cooperative marketing and new industry, warning the need to reverse the economy of scarcity. The talk followed Supreme Court actions on the AAA and drew laughs at times, while officials criticized wartime debt and government programs.

Ginvoln Neb Herbert Heaver Witmer Wooyey Hoover Supreme Court AAA Moore Washington Alan Dan Ehed Bowen Deller Heaver Farmers of

DIVIDENDS DIVERT REPORTED IN YORK AREA

The readable fragments indicate a dividend or financial note from York dated January 17 with incomplete names and places. The snippet mentions Savannatt and spar-tor pentine, suggesting a local business or commodity update. Further details are unreadable in the OCR snippet.

Poultry and Produce Prices in New York Market Report

New York poultry and produce prices show live poultry and turkeys steady with limited demand. Chicago potato receipts slow with mixed quality. markets report average quotes for Burbank and No 2 varieties, with prices per bushel and per ton varying by grade.

York Pultery New York Jon Cab Traishty

King George III Sickness Worries Palace At Sandringham

Concern grew late today over King George III confined to his room by a cold at Sandringham while the Peace of Wales departed London in rain. The Duke of York is present. Palace attendants say the king’s ailment is not serious.

George III Sandringham England George Wales London Duke of York

Court OKs Bexar County park advisory board

Bexar county commissioners approved an advisory board for county parks on Friday. The panel follows recommendations by Malcolm Bardwell the new park director and includes C. A. Wheatley Harry Herteberg Roy W. Quillin Sam Woolford and County Judge Frost Woodfull.

Court Okehs Bexar Park Bexar County Commissioners’ Court Malcolm Bardwell C. A. Wheatley Harry Herteberg Roy W. Quillin Sam Woolford Frost Woodfull

Winning Frock Pattern Offers Easy Stylish Sewing

A 1940s pattern advertisement promotes Marian Martin pattern 9640 for sizes 12 to 42 with roomy pleated action suitable for sports and desk work. It highlights versatile necklines, fabric options, and a Spring Pattern book priced at 15 cents, with pattern and book together for 25 cents. Ordered from the San Antonio Light Pattern department.

Patlan Fom Young Crook Marian Murthy Sey San Antonio Light Pattern Department

Livestock Market Report From Saint Louis and Chicago

Livestock prices at San Antonio and St Louis markets were uneven with light throughput. Calves good grades sold around 6.00 to 6.50, yearlings down, cows and fat steers mixed, beef prices fluctuating, and hogs in Chicago showing slow but steady demand with top around 10.05. Cattle receipts varied. Kansas City and Chicago reported mixed conditions with steer and veal prices under pressure while lambs and sheep remained limited.

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Dollar Markets and Blind Basketball at Talladega

In London and Paris foreign exchange, the dollar rose against the pound and franc, with the franc rate around 1945 francs per dollar and 8.8156 francs per dollar. Separately, Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind in Talladega formed a blind basketball team in 1929 using bellbound players to mark goals.

London Dallas Paris Jen United States Bind Alabama Institute For Deaf and Blind Talladega

Grude Demand Remains Firm in Texas Oil Output dispute

The Texas Railroad Commission recorded a firm demand for oil and gas, with Thompson presenting revised daily crude figures and field allowances. Projections showed varying totals from 1,068,000 to 1,944,000 barrels monthly, while chief engineer Coteringham warned against excessive reservoir pressure declines and urged limiting daily production to about 425,090 barrels. East Texas faces no share in a potential hike under current plans.

Austin Jah Temend Texas Oil and Gas Rogert C. Thompson Federal Bureau of Minez Texas Wohureen W. E. Coteringham

Stock Market Activity Mixed With Steady Goals

Investors monitored a choppy session as several key shares slipped while others steadied. Major steel and industrials including U S Steel and International Nickel moved modestly, with call money near 4 percent. The currency markets showed little change at opening in London, while prospects for consolidation within Rothschild Steel drew attention amid tax and expense considerations.

California Kocony-Vacuurs Corry Te Paseo Flougion Ol Intermational Jurvester U.S Steel Tinion Paci

Foreign Markets Mixed Amid Tightened Trade

Market activity showed limited positive momentum with most stocks closing little changed. Industrial shares and recent favorites fluctuated while rubber and transatlantic trades held firmer though uneven, as speculation and naval cabinet concerns influenced closing levels.

Lonton Aessstock Exchange Oll Senurition Parla Mas Honat Lasnes Bertin—Atier Tidestrias

Tax collector cites courthouse crowding delaying driver licenses

Albert V. Ruth refused to issue driver licenses saying courthouse space is insufficient for the workload and that lawmakers should extend the licensing period. He warned issuing licenses would require many clerks and cost residents money, proposing a later deadline after April 3 and noting downtown vacancy options as unfeasible. County officials approved his stance despite pressure for action.

State Department of Public Safety Albert V. Ruth Lo Mandamus Fluth Huth Qyrener Hulh Wwe Commissioners’ Court Muth Huth Frost Woodhull Austin

World money and metals market summary pasted

Market notes show currency and commodity listings with rates for Britain Belgium Denmark and other nations. Mentions gold futures copper tin zinc and silver prices with shifts noted in London New York and Shanghai.

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