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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1936

Page

9

Progress Said to Mecn Ee Progress Said to MECN EE

George W. Mason argues against anti progress rhetoric while praising technologic advances. He notes electricity telephony and electric refrigeration boosted living standards and employment. The Kelvinator Corp is cited for leadership in electric appliances and innovating modern housing programs.

George W. Mason Kelymnalnr Detroit Canules Europe Alexander Graham Bell Edison New York City Kelvinatay Corporation Téis Unis

Retail Trade Sales Through Early 1990s Shifted By Store Type

The data show sustained s and 10 cent store sales at near constant levels while department and country stores lagged. By 1995 department and country stores rebounded, with 10 and 5 percent below normal, and overall the sector moved back toward pre-downturn levels after 1929 baselines.

Department Stores Dazed Aisly Ih Fadt Taney Norman Sais Iit

Grain Market See-Saw on Wheat as Profits Trim Values

Chicago grain prices slimmed by profit taking with wheat reversing gains. July at 95.45, Sept 95.0. corn 3495, oats steady. San Antonio market lists local forage and hay prices. Chicago cash grain shows mixed quotes across red, yellow, and white corn grades with limited demand. Poultry and live poultry markets reported unchanged to slightly higher prices in New York.

Chicago Miyadepalis Lieber Dolsh

Cotton Market Slips on Profit Taking Amid Cautious Trade

New Orleans and Riverport reports show the cotton market absorbing profit taking with prices easing from earlier highs. July fell to 14.4 percent. October down 28 points and December 50 cents lower, amid light trading and technical reaction to recent declines. Weather in the Southeast included heavy rains in parts, while the first new crop bale surfaced in Texas. Futures remained steady later in the day before edging downward on profit taking and liquidation in southern accounts.

New Orleans Cemtea Marx Alabama Georgia Carolinas Carma Christ Texas

Hawk snatches hen as two chicks are left orphaned in Georgetown

A hawk swooped down in Georgetown on June 23, snatching a hen and leaving two chicks motherless. Local observations hint at urban wildlife impact and rising concerns for city residents. The fragment references broader themes of development and public service opportunities linked to electric fields and business expansion.

Georgetown Kelvinator Philadelphia Bond Club Quaker City B. T. Statelry Alex Garnell Herbert Gallagher

Autegiro Used in Insect War At National Park

Washington June 23 Autegiro spraying, a new method of insect control, is to be tested soon at Morristown National Historical Park according to A E Demaray acting director of the National Park Service. The experimental technique uses broadcast spraying from aircraft to treat forests and parks, claiming advantages over conventional methods in speed and avoidance of landing.

Washington Aforris A. E. Demaray

Germany Assists Paris Fair With Treaty Funds

Paris receives aid from Germany for the upcoming exposition under Versailles terms. About 1.985 million dollars will fund the fall needs, with more than one million to cover the construction costs of a Palace of Discoveries at the Paris fair.

Paris France Saar

Strikers Open Their Gases at Contempt Hearing

Defense testimony opened in the contempt proceedings against International Lathe Garment Workers Union No. 123 by the Dorothy Prooks company. Judge S. G. Tayloe presided in Porty-fifth District as witnesses described a disturbance near the plant on the day in question.

International Lathes Garment Workers’ Union Dorothy Prooks S. G. Tayloe Porty-fifth District Procks Company Taylor Mace Haan Luta Brown WPA West

Livestock Markets Report From San Antonio and Major Cities

San Antonio market held price levels steady with receipts around 1000 cattle and 709 calves while hogs and sheep showed active demand in Fort Worth Chicago and other centers. Prices ranged from about 3 to 5 dollars for fat cows to near 9 dollars for heavy steers with hogs around 8 to 10 dollars per hundredweight and lambs showing gains in the mid range.

San Antonio Hagara Ison _ butchers Sheen Fort Worth Fun Martkel Hyila & Dow

Mauriceur’s Pepper Role Sparks Flop In New York

In a New York screening of Jane Withers film Pepper, Mauriceur’s role drew attention as the sound apparatus failed after a long enthusiastic feature. The audience hissed Mauriceur off the stage, ending his demonstration abruptly during the first meet the Flooll.

Mauriceurs Jane Withers Pepper Cass New York Maurice

Market Hits Local Produce Trade With High Price Gains

A severe heat wave struck the market sending prices up for tomatoes cucumbers and cantaloupes. Carloads from Colorado bolstered the supply while Texas greens beans and other items showed notable gains with several foods priced at per bushel or crate levels across the regional commissions.

Texas Kentucky Savoy Vailey Seth Neil

Stock Market Trends Mixed As Investors Weigh 14x Bill Proposals

New York June 23 Stocks paused for profit taking and mixed gains as investors weighed a proposed 14x bill and hoped for favorable developments in politics foreign policy and economic data. Industrials including U S Rubber Goodyear International Nickel Allied Chemist Motor Products Sears Roebuck and Chrysler showed intraday moves while others such as U S Steel Union Carbide and Western Union drifted. The market cooled near the close with some issues slipping and others holding firm on earnings outlooks.

Todas Douglas Alin U. S Goodyear InvernationAl Allied Chemist Motor Products Comercial Tovestment Aimee Sequaght Ion Sears Roebuck Wational Youngtown Sheet and Tube Jenitns Aircraft Sennecott Case North American and American Water Works Douglas Aterall Pistlin Ceilor

Market Advances Boost Hope For New Bull Run

In New York the market rose with industrials gaining 82 points and near last April’s five year peak while carriers rose 62 cents but remain over two points below their two month high. Utilities added 4 cents, aligning with recent highs, as public buying interest grows despite a limited near term volume.

New York Jane Votimje Snorsers

Sheep Trades Feature Week Heads West Texas Market

San Angelo reports last week a strong sheep and lamb market with steady demand. Yearling ewes sold up to 7.50 to 9.50 for fall and spring deliveries. a 490 head consignment brought 73.00 per head, and notable sales included 2000 yearling ewes and large lots to Pecos and Fort Worth buyers. Wool prices rise in California while West Texas wool market stays quiet.

San Angelo Mirket West Texas Heit Texas Sail Conservation Program Kiwes Ske Imyers J. 2. Lackey Pecos County Olea Makenzie Russell Menzies Warren Hovey Fort Stockton Othro W. Adams Puckett Brothers Charley C. Ganon Sheffield Leo McKenaie Tom Buckett Brothers Tom Noketate Jacksa Fort Worth W. G. Fowler Upton County Christoval Junction Country California Clarke Layton- Wise West Texah New Mexico

Lions Name Winn District Governor Nominees Approved

Brownwood June 22 Lions guts of Texas selected Galveston as next meeting place Delegates approved nominations for five district governors Nominations approved for Murray Ay Winn San Antonio District 2 4 and Bob Lyles Austin were put forward as international director from Texas

Lions

Boys Seek Missing Parents After Visit From New Mexico

In Los Angeles, two brothers, Robert age 11 with a broken arm and Billy Smith, arrived a week ago from Santa Fe NM awaiting parents unseen for a decade. They were sent by an uncle who had cared for them since leaving California. Police have not yet located the parent(s) or established contact.

Los Angeles Robert Billy Smith Santa Fe Caitfornia

Markets Close in Montreal for King Edward VIIII Birthday

Markets and all major commodity exchanges in Canada remain closed in observance of King Edward VIIII forty-second birthday. This marks the first such closure since his accession.

Montreal Suné Canada Edward Viiii

Money and Metals Affects London and New York Markets

The report shows London and New York money, metals, and exchange rates with rates for pounds, copper, zinc, tin, aluminum, and silver. It notes sterling at 42.26 cents, gold price, and various foreign exchange bids and asks, reflecting market conditions.

York Metals New York Ena Moards Pte A York Ena St Loi London Lonlon Yar Wigher Sterling Brice DON Lond Bal

Poultry and Produce Prices in Chicago and New York

Readable fragments show poultry and produce pricing, notes on turkey and ducks, with Chicago June entries and New York potato shipments. Mentions weights, varieties, grades, and receipts, plus scattered ad-like lines about real estate investment and classifieds.

Lemke Holds Talks With Townsend Aide Burdick Named Manager

Washington June 23 Representative William Lemke third party presidential candidate met with Dr Francis Townsend and Rev Gerald Smith before the talks began Lemke said Asher Burdick North Dakota congressman would be his campaign manager Burdick listed as a Republican in the congressional directory

Washington Wiliam Lemke Francis 5. Townsend Old Nee Pension Feader Gerald, L. EK. Smaith Lemke Asher L. Burdick North Dakota Burdick Cary

UARLO SHIPMENTS MONDAY Fruits Vegetables Report

Shipping point information from the United States and state departments outlines Monday shipments of fruits and vegetables including Texas onions potatoes watermelons cantaloupes lettuce and strawberries. Market notes indicate modest strength in South Ferns watermelons with various truck and box prices, plus wholesale tomato activity in Pittsburgh and Chicago with mixed arrivals and steady demand.

United States State Departments of Agriculture UARLO Texas South Ferns Tom Watsons Cra Dales Pittsburgh Clear, &Wickers Chicago Elear Cincinnat Detroit Florida Georgia Bie Fort “Worth

Wool Market Spots Quiet Trade In Boston

Boston dealers reported a mostly quiet wool market with limited activity. Prices edged down slightly from the prior week as a few shipments from Missouri and Michigan offered at about 3 1/4 cents per greasy delivered pound. Quality assorted with scattered grades and small volumes of fine clean for sale in a muted market.

Boston Musrouri Michigan

Dollar Market Mixed in Foreign Exchange and Livestock

The market reports a firmer pound at 5.01 dollars per pound and a near steady to slightly higher livestock market. USDA receipts show 29, AP-USDA figures note 9,000 head of sheep and varied prices for calves, steers, yearlings, and lambs. Shipping and cattle shipments appeared steady with modest gains in veal and native lambs, while grain and staple prices held firm.

Condon Tapi Elkit New Fork Tacoanes Louis Louis Uh USDA

Tientsin Helps Sing Song Girls Mission School

More than 1000 sing song girls applied for the Mission Co school opened by the Tientsin city government for their benefit. Mayor Hsiso Ghen Ying explained the idea was to place them in elementary education to secure respectable employment.

Tientsin Tmilssion Co Hsiso Ghen-Ying

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