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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1936

Page

8

Wool prices surge as West Texas markets reach decade highs

In San Angelo and Eldorado a robust wool market drives contracts totaling about 6.5 million pounds with 28.6 million pounds moved on spot sales. Prices top a decade peak around 34 cents, while large-volume sales by West Texas Wood and Mohsh near 1.25 million pounds fetch 11 1/2 cents. Ranchers hold out for higher bids as rainfall boosts prospects.

San Angelo Law State Texas Chile Thomson Brothers Ona Tawhoris Eldorado West Texas Wood and Mohsh Meriton Smart Shop Company California West Brothers and Carson Ocina al & Cenls Poluinds Mid- Jane Odessa Scharbauer Cattle Company Nidland

Rains Lift Rancher Spirits in Sutton County Texas

Rainfall over the last weeks brings relief as Sutton County ranchers report steady gains. May total precipitation reached 5.96 inches, with April and June contributing smaller amounts. wool and mohair stocks show large holdings while shearing slows across the county.

Saturn A. J. Fields Sonora Wao and Mohair Sutton County Woo Winslow and Company Cl D. Stosts Tampisas

Fisherman Hooks 259-Pound Shark in Canal

In SCOLIMBIA Lonnie Goodwin nabbed a 259 pound fish after diving from the canal bank during a local river event. Two spectators joined the rescue as the water battle raged and Lonnie fought the massive catch.

Lonnie

Poultry and Produce Market Report Notes Various Prices

New York market notes show mixed poultry and produce prices with references to creamery products and store sales. Mentions of weights such as 40 pounds and 42 pounds appear alongside regional references to Midwestern, Browns, and Western markets.

New York Anerare Medina

Trade Exchange in June 1934 Aims for Wider Global Deals

Trade exchange in June 1934 seeks to grant the president power to enter trade agreements with foreign governments. Agreements may alter duties by up to 40 percent and follow most favored nation concessions. Current deals include Cuba, Brazil, Belgium, Holland, Sweden, Colombia, Canada, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Switzerland with Canada, Belgium, and Haiti as clear positives. In 1938 U S trade with these nations totaled 1.357 billion, with exports 621 million and imports 797 million. officials hope new pacts expand markets and reduce the unfavorable trade balance.

United States Cube Brazil Belgium Hell Sweden Colombia Canada Jionduras Lolland Switzerland Pse Fajti

Market Report Shows Wide Varieties Fall and Rise

The market page lists apricots off by 50 cents to 259 per unit and Texas tomatoes down 20 to around a dollar a bushel. Asparagus sells at 99 cents a dozen, and cucumbers at per bushel. Red potatoes rise to 1.61 for 60 pounds, green onions 25 cents a dozen, and strawberries at 1.95 a crate. Commodities include apples, avocados, beans, cucumbers, garlic, melons, onions, peppers, and more with mixed price movement across regions.

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Soldier dies after motorcycle car crash near Segals highway

Soldier Boyce P. Lee of Headquarters Company Third Brigade Fort Sam Houston died at 2 38 p m in base hospital from injuries after a motorcycle and an auto collided on Segals highway at 2 40 p m Monday The motorcycle rider Lee had a companion FH Ward also of Fort Sam Houston The auto was driven by Cadet A M Whitt Randolph Field Cadet Waite and Ward sustained cuts and bruises

Boyce PL Lee Brigady Fort Ant Houston Turs Segals Highway FH. Ward Fort Sam Houston A.M. Whitt Randolph Field New Secia Highway W. W. White Road Waite Ward

Grain Market Fluctuations Across Major Ports

Reports show sudden 2 cent dips in wheat amid threats between China and Japan. Winnipeg origins spread to Chicago and Kansas City markets with price shifts and unsettled futures. SAN ANTONIO and Liverpool quotes include local grain prices and hay values. Chicago and Kansas City futures react with mixed gains and declines across wheat corn and rye. Poultry, butter, and produce prices also noted along with market conditions.

Tipcabo China Japan Winnipeg

Market Report on Fruits Vegetables and Texas Shipments

Agricultural market notes show Texas shipments of onions potatoes cantaloupes and greens plus diverse United States fruit vegetables with varied car totals and prices. Market activity a mix of steady dull and stronger tones across regions with cargoes arriving in multiple cities and states reporting prices per bag bushel and carloads.

Chicago Alabama Arkansas California Florida Fem Rales Laureiana Fort Worth Kansas Canfornia San Texas Odors New Y Saatoek Texas Clavelan Sreas Chiys Ayarnet York Deven Cate Texex

Fort Worth and Antonio Livestock Market Roundup

Brisk trading on early rounds with cash cattle and calves at Fort Worth and Antonio markets. Hogs strong to top near 10.20 with steady to higher cattle values. calves and yearlings varied by grade and weight across multiple western states.

Sar Antonio Federal State Placket NX. Service Wiviston Antonio Markal Bejing Shivers Inga Chess Vestick Fort Worth Caves Chicago Strargt Nebraska Ae Louis Livestock East St, Louis AP Usna Shell Slauenter Kansas Kansas City Jung Ueda Wtter Dalline Elassen Stroner Searly

Traveler to Speak at Lions Club Meeting

Frank Pielkig will be the principal speaker at the regular Lions Club gathering. The event is in the Pan-American room of the Gunter hotel with Wyneken presiding at noon on Wednesday.

Lions Club Frank Pielkig Speaer Lionses Gunter Hotel Wyneken

College men oppose Roosevelt over new deal taxes at Creighton

Creighton University law students Rovec K Adging and Marshall critique FDR policies. They call the new deal a burden on business and industry, citing high spending and unemployment. Betty Amedeen notes the PWA WPA OC programs as part of the era's alphabet soup.

Omahs Neb Roosevelt Rovec K Adging Creighton University Nenty Marshall Phurden Adams Mayahul Creighton National Chasipions Marshall Yeal Betty Amedeen PWA WPA Deat Tn Omnia

Stock Market Dull Session as Prices Edge Down

Wall Street opened with light turnover and a subdued mood as several leaders including Westinghouse and J J Case slipped. Oil shares attracted attention while gains were scarce and investors awaited parliamentary and foreign policy developments influencing prices.

Corpus Family Loses Tax Fight Over Estate Liability

Mr and Mrs Frank W Censk and daughter Catherine of Corpus Christi lost their Supreme Court protest against paying an $18 000 estate tax assessment. The court refused to interfere with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that Corpus Christi estate was liable for the assessment by W F Wallace receiver at City National Bank and Trust Company of Corpus Grist, which arose in November 1.

Washington Frank W. Censk Catherine Corpus Christi Supreme Court Fifth Circle Court of Appeals W. F. Wallace City National Park and Tust Company Carpus Grist

Connecticut to cast 19 votes for Altoy Lando at Cleveland

Connecticut state chairman J Henry Rareback said the delegation will vote 19 votes for Governor Altoy Lando of Kansas for the presidential nomination at the Republican national convention in Cleveland. Rareback urged a strong ticket with James W Wadsworth of New York for vice president.

Connecticut Landon Hartford Conn J. Henry Rera Hack Cleveland Altoy Lando Kansas Rareback Lantien James W. Wadswirth New York

Cotton Market Mixed as July Prospects Loom

New Orleans reports show tentative firming in cotton as July outlook dominates trading. Early calls ranged from 30.82 to 32.50 with gains seen on unfavorable crop weather in the east and ongoing speculative buying from the continent despite weak sentiment in certain belts.

New Orleans Cain Jilly Petaher Atlee Gerember Liverpool Mormins Scember

Wool Market Mixed Prices in Boston and New York Reports

Boston buyers showed interest in Western wool but hesitated to pay over 80 cents a scoured pound for fine combing lengths. New York reports no definitive quotes for dressed poultry and metals markets showed quiet sessions with minor price movements.

Boston New York

Plan Caravan Into Mexico Sets First Pan American Drive

Mexican general Benjamin Hill announced plans for the first official Good Will caravan along the Pan American highway to Mexico City. About 150 automobiles carrying 500 people will depart San Antonio on July 10 with three weeks across a route including well known and out of the way spots. The Mexican government sponsors the trip and handles customs while charging travelers for fuel meals and lodging. L Gouttotenec will supervise traffic at the local consulate and coordinate the tour with mayors and state officials urged to participate.

Mexico City Benjamin Hill United States Gansada South America Argentina San Antonio L. Gouttotenec

Tax Bill Sees Treasury Estimate Rise to 429 Million

Senate finance committee reports the compromise tax bill would yield 429 million dollars per year with 82.5 million temporary revenue. The plan exceeds the House bill by 26 million, aiming to fund permanent revenue and next year’s temporary needs. Republican leaders prep to open debate as minority fault lines emerge amid criticism of retroactive taxation.

Washington Treasury Senate House Sedata Repubicans Eevnty Ateel Hastings Pullican Delaware Black Alahana LaPollette Progressive Wisconsin Sis Miles

Global Money Markets Report From New York and London

Financial wires show steady demand across currencies and metals with Britain and Germany cited. Commodities and exchange rates feature varied figures including sterling futures and Latin American peso activity amid a broad international trading snapshot.

Dance Will Raise Trail Driver Fund

A benefit party and dance to fund sending San Antonio Old Trail Drivers to the Texas Centennial in Dallas on June 16 will be held at the Gunter hotel Wie ballroom from 6 to 12 p.m. Thursday. The Old Trail Drivers are invited to perform at the Centennial. the event will feature depictions of old Western towns and cowboy songs by Oscar Pax, Nick Kramer, Warren Hull, Slick Jones, and Blace Howcomer.

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