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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1934
Page
15
Berlin reports a favorable foreign balance of about 7086 thousand marks for 1933, while imports reached 4.2 billion marks and exports declined to 4.87 billion marks. December alone yielded a 45.4 million mark surplus amid higher imports of American cotton and other goods.
The market showed hesitation early but strengthened as motors and allied sectors moved. Rubber issuers and heavy industries fluctuated, with steel and continental markets guiding gains and declines. France reported a rise in bonds as euro markets stabilized amid varied daily activity.
The excerpt discusses banking liquidity during the 1820s and 1830s, contrasting loans to deposits with government bond holdings. It notes loans fell as banks tightened, while government bonds grew in portfolios as a liquid secondary reserve, usable as collateral and convertable to cash via Federal Reserve mechanisms. It also warns that rising bond holdings could signal tougher borrowing conditions or increased government lending.
Report on federal range control proposals discussed by members of the wool growers association and congressional committees. Expert testimony from L Sorsling of the Intermountain range experiment station in Ogden Utah cited findings on range recovery and grazing capacity. Conservative grazing proposed to stabilize production and reduce price volatility for livestock.
Aged Spanish deeds related to land around Mission San Jose have been turned over to County Judge Frost Woodhull Thursing by 4. 8. Escalera. One 1816 document is said to be the original deed from the church. Woodhull will have the papers photostated and translated to determine county title while CWA and Conservation Society restore fortifications around the mission, with work continuing unless a suit over the title arises.
Grain prices in Chicago opened lower on January 1 but rallied briefly on larger acreage prospects. Wheat fell early then recovered, while corn declined and steadied. provisions remained easy. Rural holders held firm, big bids failed to trigger gains, and May wheat dipped near week’s end amid pressure. Local price quotes and San Angelo grain notices follow.
Fragmented OCR text describes Trust investments and parities with dates and figures. Mentions Sam Antonio Hat Forineye, Kansas City, and a balance or rate figure 7850 in a banking or securities context. Lacks clear action or outcome.
Jan 18 New York wires report mixed activity on equities and bonds. Trading desks cite uncertain inflation data and hedging moves as major drivers. several large names show gains while others slip.
Market activity remains sluggish in San Antonio due to frequent rain. Vendors report spotty demand for locally grown peppers, apples, strawberries, and turnips while grapefruit, oranges, and cabbage move slowly. prices vary with limited freshness and ongoing supply adjustments.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a 2 percent rate in a common stock context and names Lis Patensey and Vinay. The readable fragments reference dividends, a minor market note, and possible securities terms but lack full clarity or complete details.
A garbled OCR listing various poultry and produce items including leghorn hens roasters ducks geese and dressed turkeys with scattered price figures and references to Chicago Kansas City and New York markets. It notes shipments and trading activity with mentions of Wisconsin and Omaha, offering a snapshot of midwinter market activity and price ranges amid inconsistent text.
A federal jury in Oklahoma City convicts Thines Decamp and Mrs. Kia Willem, officers of the Deecam Consolidated Glass Caykel company, on charges of mail fraud. The verdict stems from alleged misrepresentation to stockholders and fraudulent acts within the company, with a third party reportedly implicated in the misdoings.
Posse forces from Palestine and Athens scan red canyons near Prankston as Clyde Barrow and Buck Barrow continue on the run. Five Eastham State Prison Farm escapees, including J B French, recaptured. guards shot during the breakout case, with Major Crowson improving after surgery. Ray Hamilton plotted to murder if aided. Authorities trained Harrisburg camp guards and warned penitentiary officials twice about Hamilton.
The New York market shows effort to recapture earlier optimism but stalls on profit taking and awaiting congressional action on gold. Wall Street regulation remains unsettled after a forthcoming report from Mr. Roopers committee. Confidence remains high overall though as steel and other sectors show mixed results and hints of first quarter improvement.
The report tracks raw sugar and coffee bids in New York with futures climbing amid Cuban risk rumors. Traders cite renewed demand from refiners, strong nearby quotes, and mixed signals from politics and global markets as buying interest remains tentative.
Crow loan agent Eugeni Torbell returns to oversee collections across Blare, Wal lacy, Cameron, Vidalga and Bracks after a town office reshuffle. In LINTON Texas Charlns J Feilgman of Comanche named county sanitary supervisor for Ban EPotriele county, succeeding Tt. Biller who recently resigned. Mundin financial mystery unresolved amid official changes.
Market notes show New Orleans prices easing slightly with March at 43,080 and May at 1139, while July rises 12 points. Liverpool quotes American cotton receipts at 1600 bases with varied grades, including strict good middling around 6.27 and middling near 5.12, plus other grades and forward months May July October December.
The report details currency movements with the dollar near 5.01 per pound and 6.58 francs, noting slight gains from yesterday as demand for repatriation funds supports the dollar. It highlights shifts in the French franc and marks on exchange markets with figures and closing levels from the day.
Five cars of Nye Dicken s and chickens are being shipped to the Farmers Cooperative Poultry Association, Ballinger, for sale, with payments totaling about 610,000. The incentive committees of the An geto branch plan to end by RG. Vaner, cashier of the San Angelo Malone bank, as part of regional agricultural credit measures.
San Antonio livestock market reports depleted supplies of cattle and calves with heavy activity in some lots while prices show mixed moves. Receipts and bids varied, with choicer animals drawing higher quotes and common stock trading at broader ranges as buyers and sellers adjust to demand amid fluctuating shipments.
New Orleans dispatch describes Huey P. Long challenging Mayor Walmsley amid campaign tirades. Long vows to back John Ederer in the Democratic primary while Walmsley promises to pursue scrutiny in Washington if Long visits post election.
Shipping notes from Texas and nearby markets show lettuce crates varying by origin with prices around 1.20 to 2.15 per crate and mixed greens, celery, carrots and other produce arriving or steady on track. Reported activity notes several states including Ohio Pennsylvania New York and California with differing crate values and volumes.
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