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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1930
Page
20
Market report notes grapefruit in California reappeared on a wholesale market listing a fresh Fredericksburg carload offered at about 3 dollars per unit. Prices for cucumbers are shown at 65 cents per grower’s unit. No wholesale market changes were reported for other produce.
A long OCR garbled inventory lists vegetables and fruits with scattered prices from Stonesa Market. Entries include cucumbers, lettuce, parsley, celery, apples, grapes, peaches, olives, watercress, artichokes, cantaloupes, strawberries, peppers, beans, and many items. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars per unit, with numerous misspellings and unclear quantities. The piece reads like a wholesale or fresh produce catalog rather than a narrative report.
Fragmentary OCR notes show quoted poultry prices including fryers at roughly 14 to 30 cents per pound, chicks around four 12 to 15 cent rates, and turkeys near 45 cents. Incomplete data limits precise totals.
Fragmentary OCR shows a chaotic Chicago market listing with scattered references to poultry, produce, potatoes, and prices. Mentions of dairy products, various vendors, and uncertain totals suggest a bustling market page with mixed goods and disjointed items.
New York June 10 bear movement tightens across markets with many leading stocks hitting new lows. Investors face bearish sentiment as margins shrink and selling pressure increases, while analysts note potential shifts in earnings outlook and dividend yields amid ongoing market volatility.
The Army released orders designating officers and units for duty at Fort Benning Fort Sill Fort Leavenworth and Fort Bragg among assignments to Philadelphia Savannah and Georgia posts. Several promotions and transfers are listed including notable names such as Majors Webster Correa and James B. Locknes with details on postings and expeditions.
Cotton prices fluctuated through the day with early declines giving way to a rally as buyers covered positions. July eased modestly after a sharp earlier drop, while October led higher before mid session gains faded. The market showed better support late as futures struggled to hold gains amid active trading and shifting pressure from July and December.
Kerrville area banks plan to form a regional bank association. Representatives from 14 Hill Country towns including Center Point, Fredericksburg, Junction, Kerrville, Marble Falls, Menard, and hours area will meet on an upcoming Saturday to coordinate activities and strengthen local financial services. Local officers announce the effort as a joint push by the Firel State bank of Kerrville and partner banks to support community lending.
Mrs W T Dunning has been appointed general chairman of the women s division for the Gonzales County fair to be held in Gonzales Texas in June 1840. Department heads include Mrs Mlugh Ramsay relics and dens floral Mrs Pred Lang Ire will flowers Mrs W 3 Bildeheand miscellaneous Mrs UL W Here coal department Mrs O A Ramsay fair work Mrs Joe Tin Thores iz ani preserving information clerk Miss Mary Dawe Committees to follow.
Chicago grain prices drifted lower on light demand and concerns about spring wheat prospects. Weather setbacks and ongoing reports of poor moisture weighed, with rain in some regions offering slim relief. widespread futures show caution as traders assess crop conditions and potential yield impacts.
A San Antonio group of five citizens travel as part of the Good Will Motorcade toward Caddo Lake to meet with Louisiana Governor Huey Long and Texas officials. The convoy passes through Austin and many towns, aiming to establish Caddo Lake as a national park with joint state park board planning.
Local firestork listings and cattle prices show cows and steers selling mixed, with common and choice beef ranges and weekly declines. Texas and Kansas City markets report steady to slightly lower finishing, with packers, calves, bulls, yearlings, and sheep trading in varied lots and weights, noting strong entities like packing houses and specific price ranges across regions.
The text outlines fluctuating price moves in gold and silver with scattered figures and currency references. It mentions London rates, New York sugar, and tenuous quotes, but the overall message is unclear due to garbled OCR. There is a sense of shifting ranges and cautious trading.
Washington D C June 19 The census of construction tied to unemployment relief expands with a large mailing of blank reports to contractors nationwide. New York is identified to lead with about 75 000 firms, California about 18 956 and Illinois around 10 300 firms. Data will cover highway river harbor and other contracting work as states report totals and contractor distributions.
Gonzales District Court in session as the civil docket continues through the second week. The grand jury has returned 270 bills, including felonies, and the session adjourns after a brief period.
A collage of social notes lists visitors and residents: Aly add Mes with medical training in Philadelphia as Dr Molvey starts a St Louis University hospital internship. Mr and Mrs Walter Koll host relatives at 1383 Stafford Street. George Calvert plans a camping trip near Thursday Creek. Dorothy Stebler and Tarriet Onlert return from Empson. Dr and Mrs Qkenr Culli host Lake Mellverny guests. the Calverts and Gougers spend summer in the area. Salvation Army Commandant Oslo visits Tulsa to replace Adjutant Sp. Anderson. Letla Sizinrol leaves Gunter Coffee Shop after illness. Dr 3 B Steele attends graduation in Philadelphia. Mo Hunter and wife visit San Antonio. Jean Nance becomes Foyer Inn coffee boy hostess. Jamey G. Flozek visits from Laredo. services led by A. Thornberg and Alamo Methodist church pilgrims elsewhere.
Officers of the Incan Masonry and related bodies were installed. Cronin served as master with Calbouy and Smith as wardens and scribes. Installation set for June 24 at the local Masonic hall, with guest masters and high ranking officers named and recognized.
Brief OCR reads like a stock and product note from New York with prices such as 340 32c and 75c. Mentions include butter and creamery items, plus a secretary or official, and references to spring goods. No clear events or names beyond generic entities.
In Brady Texas on June 10 a crowd of about 2000 from across the region gathered at Richie Springs cavern for its official opening. Attorney General Hobbith and local officials from Richland Springs anointed the event with speeches, praising the cavern’s lighting and safety features. Local chambers and dignitaries from Brownwood and San Sabo spoke from the roofed viewing area while bands, barbecue and radio entertainment accompanied the celebration.
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