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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1935
Page
20
Soldiers ponder the value of a 39 year old Liscum bowl linked to China and the Boxer rebellion as it rests in Ninth Infantry headquarters. Veterans recall its military dignity and the bowl’s place in Ninth Division tradition amid newer soldiers’ curiosity.
Story recounts the capture of $376,000 in silver from Tientsin during the 1900 battle, the Ninth Infantry receiving two silver bars from Prince Ching, and a plan to melt the treasure into a large bowl weighing about 14 pounds with a 14 gallon capacity, crafted in Yokohama and shipped to the United States via the Panama Canal.
A quirky note describes a character pursuing a collection of Passes to Trials of the Century after receiving one from Prosecutor W lentz. It mentions a lineup of locals like Dick Wall, Riv, Steve Auntin, Uncle Hiram, Jake Stump, and Shen Lee Jones, plus detectives debating presidential succession in spare time.
In a 1925 column, Forbes cites General Jonson and Edward Romsh arguing that push and drive in business have stalled under the New Deal atmosphere. They warn of inflation risks, wasteful spending, and a gloomy Wall Street atmosphere, urging wiser policy and renewed democracy amid high taxes and vestiges of hypocrisy.
New York reports steadier commodity pricing with slight gains noted in steel and finished materials. The March market blurbs include prices for Behrunre drug stores and Kresge company February sales figures, with miscellaneous figures for February 1984.
Market report shows mixed conditions with European equities wavering as Brussels and London influence linger. Mexican Eagle shares fall while Berlin notes a postponed visit weakens confidence. U S oil prices steady as receipts and shipments pattern noted across dairy and grains.
U S Department of Agriculture reports phoning freight rates and cabbage, celery, lettuce and other produce moving from Texas and California. Prices listed for Texas cabbage, carrots, mixed vegetables, strawberries, tomatoes, peas, green peppers, and potatoes with regional market notes and carload arrivals across Philadelphia, New York, Detroit, Cleveland, and Boston. Market activity shown by region with variations in price per crate and per bushel, and several references to track arrivals and market steadiness.
Sylvia Brenta 16, a dramatic soprano, is set to debut on Lenny Ross's Wednesday NBG program at 10 20 p m on WOAE. The Waldorf Astoria beneficiary appearance and seven operas studied are noted as context for the upcoming network and local broadcasts across WOAI CBS KTSA and WOAT.
The document presents a distorted earnings notice from Ott York dated March 6. It cites Horry Chorolate corporation and syb ence, reporting 1934 net income of 5 248 252 dollars after adjustments. The text contains garbled phrases, misprints, and unclear references to common stock and per share figures.
Los Angeles report notes Louis B. Mayer and MGM's tension over rights as Stan is set to stage the Goldwyn Follies a yearly international revue. Plans include a panorama of events across America and Europe featuring top stage personalities with a September start touted.
The Texas Boat Club postpones electing new officers due to a date mixup and ongoing Halstorm disruptions. Members expect to meet next Tuesday to outline the 3983 outboard rotorboat programs, with the Wood-Twin Take auditorium possibly used, per club secretary Loyle EB.
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