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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
25
Readily available want ads offer quick results and fast access to services and items. Readers can browse classified listings for employment, housing, and personal notices with concise descriptions and contact details. Local markets show demand for cars furniture and opportunities.
In Corsicana Texas jurors heard details of a bet scandal tied to the Connally Mayfield senatorial race. Witnesses described $1000 cashier checks to Orville Mathews as part of a scheme to collect winnings after the election.
Doubles team Bell and White win key matches at the TSXAM slate, advancing in the doubles draw. The event features players from Berkeley, Houston, and nearby clubs, with several notable pairings and close scores recorded during the day.
Beverly Mills reports on political tension as England’s labor government forms. The piece echoes Will Rogers on politics, noting officials warn against neglecting duties, and laments the public shift toward political duties over personal business. Lindbergh’s campaign is linked to spring events and Federal Reserve blame.
Market notes show Comnistton merchants reporting higher prices for melons and lemons. Cantaloupes listed at 4.00 to 12.80 per box, with demand outstripping supply and price-cutting still common. California produce areas described as active, signaling further price increases.
A long list of produce with assorted prices per crate, bushel, or pound. Items include strawberries, green onions, cabbage, beets, peppers, beans, cucumbers, watermelons, peaches, lemons, and many more. Several entries show varied regional or vendor prices, with quantities and units typical of wholesale market quotations.
Fragmentary OCR shows poultry prices with 20 to 30 cents per pound and furkorn at 13 cents a pound. Mentions bakers and a commission men note. Source appears to be New York market pricing with garbled text and scarce readable data.
New Orleans and New York reports indicate a quiet cotton market with prices easing on July to 16.67, October 14.80, and December 13.46. Trade notes cite favorable weather, Liverpool cables, and central belt advices as dampening demand while late buying near 184 cents per pound supported limited gains, as players await farm policy statements.
Market round up from New York and Chicago cites stock advances in food, railroad, and equipment sectors led by Union Pacific and New York Central. Prices mixed with gains in several blue chip issues and commodity notes, while hog and cattle markets show varied shifts.
Immigration officials report a large batch of applicants taking exams this week in Texas as part of U S service recruitment. C A Verkas notes the process will determine hiring numbers once the candidate list is sent to Washington. tests occurred in San Antonio and Waco with several hundred contestants.
The Texas Senate approved a bill to allocate one million dollars to purchase land blocks around the Alamo. The appropriation targets space by Alamo Plaza, Crockett Street, Nacogdoches Street, and nearby areas in Houston and San Antonio. Senator Williamson of San Antonio introduced the measure.
A garbled roster lists numerous individuals including Rae Aafia Danial Waiician and Jona Vester Qroice with references to Bethel and Stange Medelil. It includes names like Antonia Leuserla Teresa, E. T.B. Goltaih, Edits Watson, Franz Starla Sosa, Glenvex, Simon Fisbaa, Margarita Leevanies Liles, and Ruth Waillen. Dates appear scattered with mentions of February 3 and multiple June entries, plus many addresses and personal details.
Nancy and Louise fret over outfits and camp plans as the Hollenbeck sisters prepare for a summer at the Craig place. Mama dreams of Honolulu engagements while Nancy battles pressure from peers and a crush on Mr. Tully, amid a household chasing appearances.
Regular meet ing Wed 7 Installation of officers and son of n class. Prize balloon dance and orchestra contest at Midway Ant nite. Training 8:30 to 2 a.m. Music by Gull and Kia Colley Tam pers. Danen at Macdnnn Sunday nite with Gobd's College Namblers. Reservations for $50 orchestra contest prize. Electeton Slot ing halt Sat June 8. Stearn Mond. Hot Harmony orchestra. Dance tonight. TGW Commerce. Kure, Alece Gardner Jfohum Kings.
In Sonora California district attorney asserts Mrs. Rablen formerly of Quanah Texas murdered Carroll Rablen. He claims her motive was a $3000 life insurance payout as she faced a life sentence in San Quentin for poisoning. Mrs Rablen allegedly decided to take their own lives but accepted his death first.
Funeral services will be held here Saturday morning for Mrs J H Walford mother of Mere Jackson, who died at Batcrays Sceries Cold Wednesday. Mr Gates will conduct the service. Walford was a native of Ireland and had lived in San Antonio many years. Active participants listed include J C Tire, O K Bias, Crawford, A I Coates, Will tan, and others among honorary pallbearers.
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