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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1936
Page
8
The report lists running bales totaling 19 245 686 with half bales 16 264 and American ferm 4 see variations. January 16 figures show state totals including Texas 2 5 while other regions appear inconsistent in the fragmented OCR text.
New York Chicago and Kansas City reports show mixed produce, butter, cheese, and potatoes with firm or steady prices. Receipts and standards at various markets reflect minor shifts, with creamery butter and cheese values up slightly and potatoes and mixed produce remaining steady amid ongoing supplies.
London money rates show varied discount and three month bills with percentages. Metals prices near flat with tin and lead quoted and futures noted. Foreign exchange from New York reflects irregular activity with multiple world currencies listed against the dollar.
Wall Street briefs cover mixed activity with commodity notes and corporate actions. Figures show soybeans near 41 per dhy, futures for corn derivatives, and trading activity across exchanges. A note on royalty and equity movements mentions Bonds and shares, with selective gains and revised valuations amid a volatile session in New York.
A Brookmire study shows eight industries exceeding prior prosperity peaks in 1934, reaching all-time high levels with 1935 sales indexed at 100. Infant industries like Taylon electric wave gains, rising electric consumption, and near-peak gains in trucks signal improving mass purchasing and activity.
Grain markets in Chicago and San Antonio show price volatility as cold weather and water shortages limit supply. Bulls cite exchange rate gains while bears warn of reduced buying power and potential declines in wheat, corn, and oats futures. Farmers report mixed local prices with No 2 yellow corn at 58 cents per bushel and other grains modestly higher, amid broader market uncertainty.
The report notes futures activity in New Orleans and New York with cotton and grain movements. Open interest shifts and early market tensions are linked to crop acreage forecasts and government data, while clipping prices and trading floors show modest gains amid cautious trading.
New York stock trading resumed its advance after profit taking, led by rails, machines, aircraft, and specialties. The broader market rose toward noon as many utilities and major blue chips edged higher amid shifting foreign exchange and inventory signals.
A dwelling fire in Burpherysville on May 23 claimed the lives of two children. Henry Stilton and his wife Bere are identified as residents. The victims were a 3 month old and another infant, with details partially garbled in the report.
Report from San Antonio shows receipts of 301 cattle and 485 calves with prices firm to up in spots. Active trading across grades as cattle and hogs move, with top beef cattle near 8.50 to 7.75 and hogs trading around 10.50 to 10.80, while calves and feeder cattle vary by weight and grade across the session.
The obituary notes journalist Frank Simonds, a Harvard graduate of 1360, who had a prolific career with The New York Tribune, New York Evening Post, New York Bar, and the Review of Reviews. He is reported to have died in Washington, with others noting his long-standing ties to foreign affairs journalism.
Mitchell Lateen directing Parne ymount's film with crew moving through Balk Lake City to gather background material. Photographs planned at airports in New York Salt Lake City Graveland Chicago Reno Omaha and Francisco. Cast includes Mac Murray Holt and Dean Jagger.
Readable fragments depict Thursday market activity with spinach buns and cabbage selling briskly while turnips and greens appear, prices cited for numerous crops. Several rows list crates of apples, grapes, melons, berries, and dairy products with varied per bushel, crate, or pound figures, and a general sense of abundant produce with fluctuating values.
In Bexar and Comal counties a road improvement project received about 4500 dollars for Mo 63 work. The appropriation covers grading, paving, and a bridge, with construction extending from San Antonio to Medina Avenue and on toward Blanca.
The secretary of state announced the appointment of Marlin J. Sandia of Woodville to the district post. The move follows Solon’s anticipated departure, with the selection aimed at filling the vacancy in the Blears district under the New administration.
Five thousand applications were submitted for liquor permits as January 43 news copy fragments describe Tees Wiitr contrey Govad texday mallee the J 4000 applications for renewals in Texas while temporary licenses nearing expiration February 13 were handled by CLR Miller. Other holders of full dates received varied tones of permits and no distilleries or retailers were licensed.
The spinach market in South Texas weakened on Wednesday with prices near 4.00 per hundredweight. Cabbage in Lower Valley also softer, around 0.90 per unit, while onions and other vegetables showed dull, scattered demand with varied regional quotes across markets in Cincinnati Cleveland New York and Chicago.
In London the dollar market showed moderate moves as the British cabinet resignation ripples through. The pound closed near 15.08 per dollar, with other currencies firmer. In Paris the dollar steadied at 1815 francs, down from New York’s overnight rate, amid devaluation rumors.
Fragments show overseas markets holding firmer as fears over a branch political crisis ease trading. Gold mining shares and transatlantic issues led gains while French securities moved with caution as Paris rentes steadied. International issues fluctuated with the bourse ending steadier as uncertainty lingered and prices recovered from a weak start.
Edward Hughes of West Orange New Jersey and his wife the widow of Thomas Palco traveled a honeymoon tour after leaving the Mexican border. They plan visits to San Antonio New Orleans and then home to Clewellyn Park West Orange. The couple had recently returned from a West Coast and Mexico trip lasting two weeks.
An 82 year old Fort Worth man FM Weaver is petitioned by son Joel Weaver for appointment as guardian of person and estate, claiming a $250,000 estate and the father’s unsound mind. A February 3 denial by Judge Power in the Ninety sixth district is noted, with later injunction proceedings filed by FM Weaver and wife.
In Oklahoma City on January 23 a customer testified he unknowingly bought beer from a burglar amid hopes to gain freedom after a chance to explain to the judge. Barber Hill Stephens, 35, said he wandered into Tin Plate with a dime for beer as police raided the place. Attendant Jack Golden admitted in a guilty plea to participating in robbing the establishment.
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