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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1930
Page
22
Raw crop movements show higher cabbage shipping with steady prices. Growers hold on, while some produce like lettuce dips slightly and oranges see mixed gains as new quantities enter the market. Speculators note crates at eight to ten dollars while crates of fruit creep toward thirteen dollars per box. Prices for onions and other perishables hint at cautious shifts as traders forecast modest declines.
A long list of produce prices from the Growers' Market includes beets at 49 cents a bunch, green beans 4.50 per hamper, onions and potatoes priced per bushel or pound, tomatoes and lettuce by box or bushel, and misc items such as citrus, Garlic, and Bananas. The quotations cover multiple regions and varieties with frequent currency spellings and unit names.
Fragmentary OCR shows itemized prices with cents and place names including Tarkesa and Kiestere. Readable entries indicate various goods priced from 9 to 19 cents, but many words are garbled.
A local suburb petitions for water extension work affecting about 100 property owners along the Weed side. Officials report street improvements and coordination with the city commission, aiming to start work by the week ahead with coordinated subdivision planning.
Fragmented notice indicates hearings planned on school appropriation in Albany. The report references sessions, a 36 residence area, and requests for state funds. Specifics are garbled but point to official scrutiny of summer programs and funding.
A benefit dance to aid the auxiliary is planned with a lively program and prizes for the best original performer. Organizers invite attendees to support the cause and enjoy a festive evening with music and dancing.
The Wall Street Spectator notes temporary market strength on West Street but warns of a possible setback today. It highlights United States Steel, American Can, and machine makers as leaders. lists McKeesport Tin Plate and Allis-Chalmers among recommended gains. predicts further upside for steel stocks and announces recent favorable earnings and dividends across several firms.
Wheat prices edged higher in Chicago as Argentina’s revised crop outlook and rumors of lower official forecasts supported values. Imports and overseas offers strained by Canada and the United States kept early gains modest, with price shifts narrowing as supplies concerns and market sentiment mixed.
Santa Barbara Calif Jan 20 F E A Coonaughton rare book expert announced a discovery of a Washington letter dated April 14 1789 at Mount Vernon addressed to John Tringdon of the Continental Congress. The note says Washington planned to join Congress soon and include respectful signatures.
San Antonio livestock prices show mixed gains and declines across cattle calves hogs and sheep. Quotations for cows bulls vealers and feeders are listed with weights and price ranges differing by category, reflecting a varied market in early trading and receipts around 10,000 pounds.
Fragmented OCR mentions Adams and Gibson as steerers for the U S with references to officials and diplomatic roles. The text is garbled and contains partial titles and names such as Navy, Ambassador, and foreign affairs. No coherent event or outcome is discernible.
Two Memphis visitors in San Antonio commended the city for more free street work and a larger city role in funding improvements. They noted Memphis pays one fourth of gravel street costs while San Antonio covers one third, and praised city planner Hartin Bartholomew for his influence. They also observed harmony between city and county efforts on main street improvements, contrasting it with mistrust in Memphis.
Participation of several women among 116 rallies in the Twelfth Tier artillery horse show to be held Saturday afternoon at Tort Sam Houston. Entries include D. Reckenbach, Miss Porra Webb, Mrs T. E Whitehead, Miss Clare Tackra and Miss Whitehead across jumping and scutry events. Women compete in mounted and enlisted men classes with officers mounted, under Col. RC Tartesan and D. Forsyth overseeing.
Detroit January 30 investigators disclosed a rum syndicate ring involving three former customs officers and five others. The panel identified nine men as alleged figures in the scheme. Police said the investigation uncovered the participants and their roles in the operation.
New Orleans reports a sharp fall in cotton as near months liquidate amid weak confidence and lack of buying support. Prices slid from highs by about 70 points, with May, July, and other contracts showing large declines before partial recovery on short covering. Market tone remained unsettled amid heavy liquidation and regional market signals from Liverpool and New York.
Washington D C January 30 The following army orders were posted today Major Edmund De 1 Bilis C Wawnii ty Washington Captain Franklin M Cochran to Davieon North Carolina College Harvey Jaye Fo Aw Philippines to Fort Winfield Scott Mullory Jones D G Atlanta to Fort Tancouk William Sackville Brankford Arsenal to Fort Monroe for temporary duty and head to Aberdeen proving ground Second Lieutenants Yayland leare GC relieved from Retail in hw C Marehfield to Mawali Bruce Rindlank S C relieved of detail in A C Mareh field Logan Merrill from teint in A C Mareh ld to Fork Isrady
Chicago and Cook County officials meet today with Governor Kimmersel to plan a reassessment aimed at easing tax collection pressures and averting bankruptcy. The tax commission and board of assessors join the governor and chief executive Verets in the session to map a path forward.
A school district consolidation plan joins Pearsall and Derby ISDs in Texas. The proposal passed 4 to 2 in Pearsall with related districts showing mixed support. outcome signals a broader effect on local education structure and governance.
A former Broadway toast and once highly paid London barman known as a top show figure died by her own act in New York. Police ruled the death a suicide. She was 24 years old.
Vexes January 40 recovnat ions progressing for the holding of McGulloch Counts's live stock show on March 6 under the auspices of the Brady chamber of commerce farmers council. Prizes will be awarded during the agricultural demonstration days to encourage feeding rice cattle sheep and hogs in the county.
Hilmar H Fischer was laid to rest in Seguin after a funeral service conducted by Jude am Schicesler at San Geronima. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Talis leeler and Miss Nolin Wisehor, the service was held Tuesday with burial in a local cemetery.
Theody oof Mew Portia Mary Bacon, 70, shawird at her rerio fn San Anthadie Werlredti ys wit seal to Keerville Thursday amuertiing far jburial. She is oursived lie five danglite 16 hoy af Weltview, 2 weat if Boerne. Mrs. Charlie Lrinwerer of Hunt. Mew, U Ty Se Sealy of Tnacksntings. and Mes. G. Duncan of San Antonis, ma son. Tellert Lacon of Kerrville, ami sister, Mrs. N.C. Tones of Califaroia.
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