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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1930
Page
19
Potatoes rose 25 cents per 100 pounds on the commission market Monday morning with the new price at 3.66. Other wholesale items mostly steady after a mild rally. grapefruit down 25 cents per bushel at 124.30, spinach and lettuce up slightly, onions steady, poultry and eggs unchanged.
A dense OCR of market entries lists prices for vegetables and fruits including cabbage, celery, onions, garlic, apples, oranges, potatoes, and berries. Prices appear per pound, per bushel, or per crate with numerous cents and dollar figures, dozens and hundreds of units. The fragment conveys typical mid‑20th century grocery pricing and product variety with many proper nouns and regional terms.
Fragmentary OCR notes show poultry pricing with cents per pound and bound quotes. The readable portions mention price ranges around 19 to 20 cents and a figure near 6 tante per pound, but the context and full items are unclear. The record preserves the partial market terms from the page.
A boiler freezing incident at a Dallas plant yesterday caused a fatal collapse and injuries. Two workers died and several others were hurt as the frozen flue damaged the laundry building and spread to nearby structures. Authorities reported the blast and ensuing chaos disrupted operations and prompted emergency response.
Fragmented obituary note reports the death of a former mining engineers leader. The text mentions a past president of a mining association and notes a period of illness and a recent withdrawal from public duties. String errors obscure exact names and dates but indicate a death after a long career in mining.
The U S health service released data showing higher death counts than births in the United States with figures hinting at demographic shifts. The report cites a marked rise in mortality and a slower birth rate, with regional variations noted across states.
The Wall Street Spectator says after heavy selling most stocks showed resilience on a tentative recovery. It notes encouraging prospects for Fox Film and Warner Pictures while advising caution on radio stocks and urging readers to watch select utilities and GM driven moves for potential profits.
Fragmented market notes show poultry and produce prices with references to turkeys hens and eggs. Entries mention Minneapol, San, Chicago, Taney Idaho, Fort Worth and several figures for costs per item. The readable portions indicate varied wholesale quotes and regional trading activity.
Reading from Chicago and Winnipeg markets shows cautious gains in wheat prices on unsettled export demand. Canadian and United States supplies influence London Liverpool and San Antonio grain quotes, with limited advance once US surplus doubts surfaced and early gains faded.
Fragmentary money and metals items with garbled numbers and names. Mentions dates, percentages, and bets but lacks complete context or clear entities. The readable bits suggest market figures and exchanges without coherent details.
A mine explosion at the No 1 shaft of the Tivreok Coal Company camp near Backley West Virginia Sunday killed eight men and left several injured. Rescue crews recovered bodies and assisted wounded workers.
Unclear OCR text appears to reference opera singer Galli Curci and tentative plans for a winter home. Fragmentary wording mentions locations and possible projects but contains many garbled phrases, making precise details and dates unavailable.
Fragmentary notes describe Air Mail from skyscraper history in New York with references to A W Card and the Mall central Holders. The text hints at feasibility of Unix, a central wall dictated by a statute, and an air mail route from a high building marked by AC 120 Wall.
The report notes limited price changes with cattle including cows, steers, and yearlings trading in narrow ranges and hogs showing modest gains or steady demand. Sheep and lamb figures appear irregular, while overall turnover remains steady, with buyers cautious and market openings soft.
Local meeting discusses paving costs and approvals for city streets. Officials review estimates, debate funding splits, and set upcoming bid process for neighborhood paving programs. Community leaders urge timely action and report potential project delays.
The fragmented text references causeways and bridges under discussion by road chiefs. It mentions counties including Calhoun and Araneae and hints at an upcoming event or decision related to transport infrastructure. The readability is limited by garbled OCR.
New Orleans reports an easy opening with prices easing to 17.10 for March and 17 for May, 6 points under Saturday. By midday the market was fairly steady with 1 to 2 point losses, as Liverpool quotes show lower cotton futures and traders remain cautious amid weather and hedging pressures.
The two officers Lieuts. W. Andrew and G. J. Eppright, returning from a cross country flight, landed near Laveriea after an ice incident. Their plane was damaged but both were uninjured. Another crewman Lieut. F J Patrick, traveling with Col. Charles B Stone, forced down near Beene en route from Fort Brown Brownsville. aircraft undamaged.
Former Governor Jim Ferguson suffers a broken collarbone after a fall at his Sunray home. He remains bedridden for several days with a plaster cast on his shoulder, described as painful but not seriously life threatening by public officials.
Oil leases and gas production details appear amid reports from Webb Duval counties. New gravity oil wells near Laredo and in Tom field show deeper pay likely to yield stronger production, with companies including Teage and Macnolla Petroleum noted.
Washington report notes the creation of a Baxon committee of aeronautic radio research with Herbert Hoover Jr. named as a member. Clarence M. Young announces the group to survey recent radio aviation research and pursue early solutions with minimal duplications of effort.
Reported in West Fillionth Street crime scene, Ted Giarrett a magazine writer, was shot and seriously wounded in a robbery attempt at a downtown restaurant run by Madeleine Crown. The attack occurred Saturday night as an assailant entered the dining area, police said.
An Austin resident received a large engraved silver plaque at a local meeting. The ceremony honored his longtime service and community contributions, with remarks praising his dedication and impact on the neighborhood.
Samuel A. Smith of the Parchalogy club urged San Antonio officials to improve street car heating after an informal survey with city doctors found cold weather caused health issues. Major Cham eters said the city would consider the measure.
A partial OCR item notes an event with cleaners and dyers, mentioning a meeting and a tour of a city. It references a panel date and a Mexican dinner, with plans at 7 p.m. and a gathering related to an association. The readable text is fragmented and unclear on exact details or location.
A fragmented notice describes a group called Valley Fruit Men traveling to St. Louis for a meeting. The garbled text mentions arrivals by rail, schedules near morning time, and connections with the National Fruit decline event.
City commission approves an updated ordinance regulating electrical work. It allows maintenance work without charges while requiring permits for new equipment or installations. Businesses must obtain annual electrician permits at ten dollars.
Orlando Caliweh, 75, a member of the Texas posse that defended the state treasury from a postwar bandit gang, died at his Austin home yesterday after a long illness.
A city recreation board survey begins Monday to assess needs for San Antonio’s play center, aiming to guide a recreation budget in the new bond issue. Roger Stokes and John Hansard lead, with plans for indoor gymnasiums, swimming pools, golf links at Olmos Basin, and tennis and playgrounds across the city.
William Ti Curth American ambassador ad interim to Japan arrived at Tokio and opened his duties at the United States embassy within a tight schedule.
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