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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1937

Page

7

Fort Worth Texas cattle market reports and prices

Federal State Market News reports Fort Worth and San Antonio cattle and hog receipts. Trade remains active with strong cow prices and mixed cattle and hog trade. top cattle prices around 39.80 for select buyers. Sheep were light and mostly steady with few fat lambs sold.

San Antosio Mel Ree Bhat Alia Yoco Bod Gutelers Uae Warkel Fort Wort Briday Hue Rlaushler

Grain Market Reports and Prices From San Antonio

Grain market news notes rally signals in North and Midwest futures, with July and September wheat prices rising, Liverpool shipping reports suggesting cheaper Argentine and Australian wheat, and a 4,100,000 bushel increase in exports. San Antonio farmers report hay and grain prices, including corn and wheat ranges, with various local lot prices and no clear market direction.

Lincagg Wits Lee Culd Hui Saturdsy Livérpool Liverpool Wixher Histoviak San Antonio San Antonia Gale

Increases in Prices by Four Major Tire Firms in Akron

Four tire companies based in Akron announce price hikes effective today. Major firms include BLP Quarick, General Tire and Rubber, Firestone Tire and Rubber, and Goodrich Tire and Rubber. Prices rise across 14 items as the industry shifts to higher costs.

Major Tire Co Akron Ohio Jajor Rubber Companies Yeonny Inclesse BLP. Quorrick Company General Tireangis Pirestone Tire and Rubber Company Good's Tie and Rubber Company

Actor and diplomat Grinstead to appear in new Paramount film

Former envoy Rollywood Grinstead, a screenplay collaborator on Frank Lloyd's Maic of Salem, worked briefly in Germany as a member of the American diplomatic corps. He hails from Jan. 418 Bir ward and is connected to Paramount Pictures.

Rollywood Birward Grinstead Frank Lioyd Paramount Shght Germany Amerian

League of Nations export data and currency effects in 1935

The League of Nations Review of Work Trade notes rising exports from the United States and United Kingdom while Italy France and Germany lag behind 1821 levels when the pound sterling devalued. It observes slight gains for Italy and Germany and discusses currency devaluations and export-stimulating premiums.

League of Nations League of Nations Review of United States United Kingdom Italy Prance Germany League Haly Taly

Leske Acquitted on Homicide Charge

Judge Charles J. Matthews acquitted Tuga Leske of negligent homicide in County Court No 2. Leske, whose address is 06 Preston Avenue, faced trial over the December death of S. Lockawite on East Commerce Mequile streets. Detected by city detective Eu! Amacker, the incident was investigated as a state case.

Child Labor Law Backed by Women in Texas Conference

Emerson R. Newell, president of the Texas league of Women, announced a conference of the central committee of the child labor alliance in Austin on January 19 to plan a concerted effort to secure enactment in the current legislature. The report notes a broader Pacific coast progamme progressing toward ratification during the session.

Galveston Atrs Emerson R. Newell Wie Texas League of Wennerters

Cotton Market in New Orleans and Liverpool Trading

Market notes from New Orleans show daily volume steady with mixed results as Liverpool reports scattered activity. Cotton prices move with April at 122 percent May 12.2 percent July 32.1 percent October 118 1/2, while overall trade remains active amid expanding U.S. demand and loan activity.

Orleans Galton New Orleans Burelia i Liverpool Marth Nowe Commission Houyex Atli Wary Hytlist Alure Lata Frey Mary

Poultry and Produce Price Ledger Excerpt

A messy OCR record from New York Chicago and Omaha markets lists poultry and dairy items with varying prices and notes. It mentions hens, roosters, and eggs with scattered price points, receipts, and market movements amid January reports and regional supplier mentions.

Prisoner Starves to Death Reported in Autopsy

Autopsy finds 42 year old prisoner Harry Harman died from dehydration due to voluntary starvation. Autopsy ordered by the county sheriff’s office. Harman died in custody in Wespttat Wyceact on Monday.

Harry Harman Watt Onilice

Fire Alarms Sunday Report From City Streets

Fire alarms logged Sunday across the city including calls near Medical Acta building and Sloan Avenue. Responders reported no injuries and crews cleared sites after assessing two trash fires and a small electrical fault.

Quincy Atrest Medical Acta Alyostor Sloan Avenue

Inaugural Action Hits Texas Legislature in 1930s

A legislative flurry in Austin sees proposals for a federal inquiry into injunctions by District Judges. Motion favoring an inquiry passes heavily while other bills, including a 2 percent sales tax for old age pensions, advance. Governor Allred promises a brief inaugural address and outlines a potential second message later.

Austin Ind Representaives Frank E Mouston Jap Lucas Lucas Qence Inis Nag Bern Uquor Billy Juin Lamorrow Alfred and Fieulén Waller P. Weodur L. J. Sulak LaGeaiee Allred Pat M. Neff Baylor University Will D. Pace Tyler

Lawmakers Seek Higher Taxes On Natural Resources

A Texas House proposal called for broad increases in natural resource taxes. Key changes include oil barrel rate rising to 8.4 cents from 2.75, Sulphur to 2 dollars per ton from 1.09, and new rates for natural gas dry and wet, carbon black, salt, marble, cinnabar ore, other ores, mineral water, and mineral implants, with various value based charges. Representative Lindley G. Becksworth of Gilmer supports the measure as reported to the house.

Austin Lindley G. Becksworth Gilmer

Dollar quotations drift in foreign exchange market

In Paris on January 1 the dollar and the French franc showed little change in the overseas exchange market. The dollar was quoted around 431.146 to the franc, while the franc closed near 0.2671 to the dollar. The market's overnight settle from Saturday’s New York close appeared stable with minor fluctuations.

Tondon, Tan Tho Bath United States Sevetay Tofay He Winindich New York Ant French Paris Les Folie

Wool Market Activity in Boston Prompted by Foreign Wools

The Boston wool market opened modestly active with prices slightly higher than the prior week. Dealers reported steady requests for domestic wools while firms found Australian wool quotations comparatively lower than domestic offerings, influencing buying interest.

Boston Apisdat Merly Ster Bard

Roosevelt attacks and calls for reform in 1932 speech

In a Sioux City address dated September 29, 1932, President Roosevelt pledged to use his office to pursue tax cuts and improved efficiency. He criticized government waste and proposed reorganizing the federal government, warning against expanding the bureaucracy and likening it to a Frankenstein that could ruin the people who built the nation.

Sy Bruce Gustin King Fray Lindberge Charles Multson Roosevelt Mattson Sioux Gly Iowa Fils Sisk Godge'hils Congress Condamas Informatene Hay Russia Germany

Crochet Medallion Pattern for Lace Knit and Crafting

An old instruction notes a crochet edged medallion cloth design. It describes six inch square motifs rich in design, easy to crochet, and combinable for items like a hall sofa cloth, spread, or scarf. Pattern 1385 provides designs and notes for making the square.

Pattern 1385 Pattern Card Request

A fragment describes pattern 1385 with joining and variety of articles, noting patterns require 10 cents in stamps or coin for mail order. Includes instruction to send to The St Antonio Laight Needlecraft Dept with pattern number and sender’s name and address.

Antonio

Slim Trim Skirt Fashion Pattern Ad And Propaganda Note

A vintage pattern advertisement promotes Pattern 9187 a slim trim skirt frock in striped prints and fabrics with a full sewing chart by Marian Martin. The clipping also rails against government press bureaus noting President Roosevelt discussed centralizing press oversight.

Stock Market Trends and GM Conference Impact

The stock market sold off sharply with the ticker lagging as General Motors faced a labor conference and strike tensions. Utilities like American Electric Power and Commonwealth were active while GM and Chrysler stock dipped near hour four on news of Knudsen’s conference.

ATI Ws Walama S. Kuuten Vict General Motor Oayreora Fon Mayokal Iarkes General Motors Wingsler Knudsen General Gas Southern U. H A Byers Republic Sears Allied Stores National Dist Case Western Union Una Carbide Time Bethliebe Anaconda Kennrecht U.S Sterking Inspiration Cerra Fasen Texas Corporation Continental~ Oil Westinghouse, DuPont, Consolidated,Edison Santa’ Te N.Y. Central Southert Pacific Acalasi TAI Goodyear Rabbar

Sales Tax Sought for Pension Funds

An Austin dateline reports a proposed constitutional amendment to levy a 22 percent sales tax to support old age pensions. The measure, authored by Senator J J Bulak, mirrors a House effort by Alfred Petech or Fredericks, and would tax gross retail sales and receipts to fund pensions for up to nine months.

Austin Ihi Senate Indy J. J Bulak Esgriinge Alfred Petech Fredericks

Farley Dinner to Cost $10 a Plate Plan

Thousands invited nationwide to a February 15 testimonial dinner for James A. Farley chair of the Democratic National Committee at $10 a plate. The party mailed invitations to supporters describing the event and the fundraising meal.

Farley Washnnoon James A. Parley Democratic National Committee Counlts

Couple Married 75 Years Feted at New Brunswick event

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bruemmer celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary in New Brunswick last week, with a small family gathering and honors. Separate items report on market quotes for silver and copper and a spate of abbreviated notices from London and New York, including prices and transactions.

New Brunfels Henry Bruemmer

Hollywood Diary Reveals Girl Syndicate Ties

Sheriff's officers extended an investigation into a Hollywood diary detailing a girl syndicate. The diary lists 22 girls, some disappeared others monitored, and mentions calls for guests at parties. Prominent persons may be subpoenaed as the probe targets alleged white slaving rings.

Hollywood Jat Vloe George Contreran Levett Nave

Produce Market Turmoil Hits Growers at Sondux Ha Market

Crowded Haymarket square shows heavy trade as Texas grain and fruit prices move, with Deans at 29.25 per bushel and Avocados 250 per crate. Dairy and poultry quotes mixed, market quotations fluctuate little from prior session, reflecting drought and logistical strain on growers and buyers.

Sondux Haymarket Square Texas Take Hare Hong Utah Hondo Ls Commission Arizona California Calif Colorado Uta Carroll Dean Georgia

Industrials and utilities spark rally across markets

New York stock scene notes industry and utility shares lifting from October rally peaks as leaders like U.S. Steel Allied Chemical General Electric and Westinghouse Electric push the market over the top. Week shows gains in industrials and utilities while rails lag yet open higher before possible pullback amid overbought fears.

New York U.S. Steel Allied Chemical General Tlectuc Westinghouse Electric

Truck Shipments at Victoria Start

Victoria begins cabbage shipments with one car of cabbage ready for shipment and two cars of spinach already sent. About 809 acres planted, 85 acres ready for cutting. weather permitting 150 to 200 barloads of cabbage likely shipped this season, an all time high. Growers paid $8 per ton. 129 workers engaged in cutting and packing.

Victoria

Wall Street Briefs From New York Markets Jan 48

Disorderly year end economic notes from New York show tepid sales at Mariely stores and a seasonally adjusted retail index moving to year highs after 1928. Data on ship shipments and manufacturing output are cited with various percentages and monetary figures, reflecting a fluctuating market landscape.

New York Mariely

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