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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1933

Page

11

Stock Market Totals and Reconstruction Finance Update

The report details stock trends with declines across several sectors and notes waning demand in steel prints and wire products. It covers government finance activity from Reconstruction Finance Corporation, with issued paper dates and milestone totals, including capital deployment and market expectations for February to December 1232.

LM York Pteks Wantwarih Inese S. Beet Feorkine Finisten Auiminietmacien Recohetratiion Finance Corporaviaa Hs Paport Winderaie Cadiew

Cotton Market Synopsis with Mixed Prices and Trade Notes

The report outlines a fluctuating cotton market with varied futures and spot prices. Trade activity includes ARK and LOU references, with prices differing across grades and regions, noting modest gains and declines amid demand shifts and shipping considerations.

Money and Matale Loxney Maxey

London report with fragmented notes on prices and items including electrotypes and silver, referencing Yates and various unclear entries. Details are garbled but suggest market or trade chatter, with several proper nouns and stray numbers.

Slayer Confessed to Baby Smothering and Child Slashing

Officials in Kiowa County report an alleged confession by Mrs Hazell Howr Spicer admitting she smothered her 3 month old daughter to death and slashed the neck of a four year old son. Prosecutorial decision pending as to murder charges or asylum action. Deputy sheriffs and medical examiners are involved in the case.

Kiowa Coul Deane Hazell Howr Spicer Nerne Asylum

U S Production Hike Reported In December

Washington reports December production and employment gains across multiple sectors led by hosiery worsted woolen mills and related textile operations. Automotive parts and related components show expansion as the economy broadens while a winter chamber banquet is planned for January 24.

Washington

Livestock Prices and Market Activity Reported

A fragmentary livestock market note records mixed prices and activity across cattle hogs and lambs with emphasis on farm sow reports and local yard bids. It notes receipts, weights, and varying freshness of bids, reflecting a subdued trading week and cautious demand.

Credit aid for farmers questioned in tosolve debt crisis

Dr. Bradford Knapp, president of Toxin Technologiea cole, voices doubts that credit alone can solve farmer distress amid rising prices and deflated markets. He warns borrowers face pressure during economic stress and urges preservation of family farms and rural cohesion to feed the world.

Dai Credi Bradford Knapp Toxin Technologiea Cole Lope Decliret Iver Ers Wilgnt America

Grain Market Trends Amid Drought and War Rumors

Grain prices show upward drift with wheat and corn quotes buoyed by drought in the Texas Gulf area and wartime tensions in Russia and the Balkans. US markets remained weak as early supply concerns and export hesitancy limited gains while hog prices moved on feed costs. European exchanges reflected volatility with mixed signals in Chicago and other global points.

Emicigo Jan Ati Liverpool Berning Jen Cron Russa Balkan Alge Cori United States Areorgina Chiana HenRer

Amarillo Weather 1932: Above Normal Temps and Longer Season

Temperature in Amarillo in 1932 ran above normal with a 100 degree range and a rare December day near the century mark. The average rose about 1.2 degrees, the growing season extended from 200 to 270 days, and no frosts occurred between March 27 and October 20. Precipitation reached 21.14 inches, 104 inches above normal, with most rain occurring in January and November.

Ami Iin Nieat Ohe Panhhandie Aimilo

Market Prices for Pineapples and Vegetables Across the City

A long garbled list shows fruit and produce prices with numerous items such as pineapples, apples, oranges, cabbage, beans, cucumbers, and more. Figures include per bushel, per dozen, and per pound quotes, reflecting a bustling market scene with many vendors and price ranges.

Canorg Duran Byalial Comlissios Arkansas

War Dogs Leashed After Selection of House Speaker

Austin January 28 Rivalry between factions in the Texas House of Representatives over the speaker faded as Duke Stevenson of Junction and A P Johnson of Carlzo Springs were counted as the majority choice after weeks of campaigning. The once heated feud seemed to end and supporters applauded the winner.

Austin Texas Houses of Representatives Duke Stevenson Junction A. P. Johnson Carlzo Springs Stevenson

Push-Button Is Austin Holdover

In Austin a new governor arrives but the familiar executive button keeps summoning secretaries from the outer office. Dan Moody pressed it four years, R. Sterling two since Mrs. Ferguson left. Mark Wiginton and Mrs. Ethel Raberdeaux had grown accustomed to its daily signals for six years, responding each day.

Austin Dan Moody R. &. Sterling Ferguson Mark Wiginton Ethel Raberdeaux

Man Found Dead in Laredo Theater

Laredo Texas January 28. Tero Mata a 40 year old gardener was found dead in a balcony seat at a local theater. A man seated beside him initially thought he slept but upon shaking Mata he realized he was dead. Death attributed to a heart attack.

Laredo Texas Tero Mata Hits Mata

Wounded Woman Dies at Laredo

Miss Susie Avila aged 20 died at a Laredo hospital after being shot in the hip at her Encinas home in Le Salle County on December 11. A man charged with wounding remained in custody at Cotulls.

Laredo Texas Susie Avila Encinas le Salle County Cotulls

Contested Divorces Rare in Wichita County Record

Wichita Falls January 23. An INS digest shows out of 205 divorces granted last year in Wichita County only three were contested. Cruelty cited in 180 cases as the reason, with decrees granted to husbands in 69 cases and to wives in 137 cases.

Wichita Falls Wichita County

Cash Caved by Valley Women

The Hidalgo county home demonstration program in 1922 shows depression era impact with $27,298.90 value in cans and garments created by Oma: dem onstration club women. The county has 20 clubs with about 540 members. 70,002 containers of food were canned, up from 20,691 in 1981. Clubs also planted 4410 trees at members’ homes.

M’allen Hidalgo County Gladys Dowling Oma Hidalgo

Borglum Studies Texas Highways in Rio Grande Region

Gutzon Borglum, renowned sculptor, spent several days in the Rio Grande valley examining highway lining methods with native palm plants. He visited Brownsville, Harlingen and McAllen and will assist the Texas state highway department in studying palm lined highway proposals.

Borglum Miallen Texas Rio Grande Valley Gutzon Brownsville Harlingen McAllen State Highway Department

Bridge Projects Near Completon

SAN ANGELO January 23 Tom Green Coke and Irion counties push bridge work toward finish on Highway 70 spans over the Concho at Christoval and over the Colorado near Bronte. New structures on Highway 9 in Irion county have just had first cement poured bringing completion closer.

Completon San Angelo Tom Green Coke Irian County Cuth Concho Christoval Colorado ‘River Bronte Irion County

Yoakum Man Injured as Car Is Sideswiped Near Weimar

A Yoakum man, Wackat, sustained a serious arm injury when his automobile was sideswiped by a truck in the Weimar area. He was hospitalized for treatment and was reported improving.

Yoakum Texas Weimar

Ford Will Fight Testimony Order in Detroit Court

Detroit reports Henry Ford failed to appear as Ford Motor attorneys began a legal challenge to compel testimony in a six year old case. Philadelphia coverage notes Ford and Henry Ford abandoning a motion in vain to stay the Detroit proceedings. The suit involves Sweeten Automobile against Ford for 227000.

Ford Detroit Henry Ward Ford Motor Company Tesmony Philadelphia Henry Ford Bweeten Automobile Company LinenIn Motor Car Company Ford Company

Corpus Christi Adds Weekly Ship Service February 7

Corpus Christi will gain a new weekly ship service starting February 7 as the Baltimore and Carolina Steamship Line, under F. M. McCurthy, announces expanded freight service. The addition will see Baltimore and Carolina steamers reach Corpus Christi every Friday, boosting regional trade for six local merchants and surrounding territory.

Corpus Christi Haltimore Carolina Elupine F. M. McCurthy Hne Sargo Baltimore and Carolina Corpus Ciioosti Baltimore and Carolina Steamship Company A. H. Bull and Company

Water District Aids Farmers in Hidalgo County

Hidalgo county water district No. 3 in McAllen announces relief for distressed farmers unable to pay delinquent water rates. Directors approve access to current flood rate charges and 80 cents per acre to apply against delinquent fat rate, plus waiver of interest and penalties on funds paid before January 1, 1933.

Mcallen Tex Hidalgo County Water District Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3

City orders 1000 palm trees for McAllen highways

In McAllen on January 23 the city commission approved purchasing 1000 palm trees to plant along highways entering the city from four directions. The move aims to provide Work Relief Laborers funded by Reconstruction Finance Corp. In San Benito and Harlingen officials agree to plant palms along the main San Benito Harlingen route, six miles apart, mirroring local plans.

Miallen Rio Grande Vale McAllen Thy Commission Reconstruction Finance Corporation AN Benito San Benito Harlingen San Bentiana

Valley Wins Lower Refrigerator Rate

Valley interests partially win in rate dispute with Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads. Revision allows use of top and body icing on fruits and vegetables without the standard refrigeration charge, narrowing gap with California and Arizona rates.

Harlingen Texas Valley Southern Pacific Missouri Pacific California Arizona

Nicaragua State of Siege Explained

Washington January 22 Nicaraguan chargé d affaires Debayle said President Sucasa assured him the Managua Congress action extending the siege period aimed to aid national reorganization and not due to internal disorder. Senate may receive Bratton proposal to consolidate interior and agriculture departments for agronomy interests today.

Washington, DC Louis M Debayle Nicarag Sucasa Managua Washington, D. C Bratton Senate New Mexico Democrat

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