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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1933
Page
11
Industrialists see renewed employment and higher real incomes from late 1928 to early 1929, with about 2,000,000 unemployed returning to work partially. Banks face proposed reforms to increase capital and liquidity, while manufacturers caution that inventory buildup must be managed to sustain the recoveries in consumer demand and productivity.
The report notes miners in Australia near ADFiatlarr say gold is left lying about less secure than in past years. Reverend G. R. Bishop recalls walking to England after nine years in New Gunes. He praises the miners as exceptionally fine, with pockets of gold left unguarded and no theft suspected.
Stockholm reports Count Albert Ehrengvard, Swedish minister to France, received an honorary doctorate from the University of Poitiers in a ceremony marking the two hundredth anniversary. The note notes international respect and ceremonial ties between Sweden and France amid scholarly recognition.
Early week receipts at San Antonio declined, with limited top prices and many cattle in common grades. Slaughter and stocker cattle moved slowly. top steer price reached about 5.00 to 5.75 for select calves and heifers, with widespread listings for cows and bulls and mixed weights from Rio Grande City to Sabinal and Hungerville to Lavan.
Fragmentary OCR notes list scattered figures and names such as New Orleans references and assorted numbers. The legible elements suggest a market brief or product listing related to cottonseed oil with multiple truncated entries and unclear attributions.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a river site on the Rugg river where old war canoes carved from single trees were used to move machinery for a sisal planting plant. The text references Arinha and Unt factors and mentions a distant location along the river.
New greens apples peaches and other fruits arrived on the market with heavy demand. Prices listed include green apples at 60 cents per bushel and peaches varying from 28 to 50 cents, with some items scarce. Cantaloupes, cantaloupe prices, corn at 12 to 15 cents per dozen, and cantaloupes at 69 cents per bushel. Multiple regional produce items and dairy prices are noted, highlighting supply gaps as new California crops approach.
A garbled report discusses wool market conditions in Boston with references to prices, trade details, and a warning about money lending ads. It appears as a clipped historical note with mixed words and product names, lacking clear dates or reproducible data for a full summary.
Chicago wheat futures soar over two cents a bushel with gains driven by fears of Canada’s damaged crop. Analysts predict Canada’s 1933 wheat yield near 29 million bushels versus earlier forecasts near 340 million. Prices spiked to 1.24 a bushel before retreating. factors cited include official Canadian crop prospects and market demand.
AP dispatches record steady chicken prices and varied hen and Leghorn rates in Chicago. New York reports butter receipts, cheese, and bee prices with mixed color varieties and standard weights in the market.
Senator W. L. Dean, renowned author of Texas dry law, died in Huntsville at age 67 following a brief illness. He rose to prominence for the strict prohibition statute, served in both houses and the 25th legislature, and retired after a lengthy public career. Public notices invite obtaining the summer edition of The Light's Rental Directory.
The New Orleans cotton scene opens volatile as Washington’s optimistic figures spark a feverish early selloff. Prices rise on heavy buying but soon reverse, with October and December futures fluctuating and turning lower amid liquidation and unsettled support.
New York July 1 API substantial buying in commodity shares lifted the stock market after an initial hesitation. Leaders and groups were taken in hand with gains reported across sectors including industrials chemical and inter national lines. The trend showed an 8 percent rise over the previous month with production and exports improving while foreign exchange markets firmed as Sterling opened at six and Frederic stood at five eight tenths cents.
The Texas Sheriffs Association ended its three day convention with sparse attendance on San Antonio streets before the vote to hold next year in San Angelo. H Reuse of Brentam was elected president, Mrs Joe L Ray was named secretary, and A W Saegert of Seguin Vine was elected vice president. Talks focused on peace officers and their offices.
Canterbury reports July 15 that poet John Masefield claims poets go bald around age 40 due to rhyming struggles. He notes poets meet baldness while seeking rhymes in language and compares early trials to shifting from shocks of rocks to billiard balls.
Manchester Iowa July 15 a double wedding anniversary was observed at the J A Strieklend home. The Strieckelnd family marked the elder son’s first anniversary on the date his parents celebrated their thirty fifth wedding anniversary with relatives and friends in attendance.
A collage of dance notices lists events at multiple halls including Highland Social Club, Turner Hall, and Pioneers Playing, with music by Happy Ramblers and various orchestras. Advertisements tout admission prices, prize chances, and Sunday and Saturday sessions across July and mid month.
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