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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1930
Page
17
Pineapples appeared at 7 per crate from Prost Commission, oranges at 6 and 9 cents, strawberries around 50 cents per crate, yams steady at 2.50 per 100 pounds, eggs quoted near 5.70 with Snyder Produce Company noting no change as growers remained steady.
A dense list of fruits vegetables and prices with numerous misspellings. Items include lemons grapetruits apples onions and potatoes with prices per bushel crate pound or dozen. Regions named include California Texas and New Jersey with miscellaneous notes on commodity names and quantities.
Fragmentary price listings show meat and poultry costs including fries at 35 to 38 cents per pound and 16 to 15 cents per pound, with duck prices around 12 to 13 cents. Currency and product names are unclear, but the notes indicate varied local shop rates and vendor labels.
Houston police officials warn officers that tampering with a citizen's automobile is a grave offense and must not be done. The warning follows a complaint alleging two officers removed and pocketed vehicle parts from a car, hindering the owner from operating it.
Report from Mexico City indicates a man named Federico threatened Isadora Paicorr to prevent a wedding. He allegedly warned he would kill her if the union proceeded. Isadora informed police. authorities placed him behind bars to stop the marriage.
In San Antonio a school election is planned with vacant seats noted. The column outlines where to find listings and how to participate, highlighting local vacancies and the process for voters. The piece references specific areas such as We A and Wasddlestow and mentions March 24 as a marker date.
New York March 23 The stock market opens with nerves and Western Union dropping sharply as bear pools press the favorites. International Harvester benefits from farm prospects while auto, steel, and construction look for spring revival aided by government spending. Asset earnings and potential stock dividends fuel cautious optimism about 1920 prospects despite earlier volatility.
Mexico City reports a bandit gang active over weeks as four men were found hanged in two locations near Cuaj Vacas and near a wood road. General Macario Vernendez has vanished, suspected seized by the same gang. The area remains unsettled as authorities search for clues.
In Mexico City suburb near Alzacaputzulcn Joan Garcia, 24, reportedly saved a man from burial but collapsed during transfer to the cemetery. A physician declared him dead, and funeral plans began. Minutes later, witnesses say the purported corpse revived, causing shock among mourners as authorities investigated the strange turn of events.
San Antonio Civic Opera members and allies discuss building an open-air theater in the Star Soprio garde. Mayor C M Chambers says plans are acceptable and city will spend about 40000 now, with total cost near 50000. A meeting with Mrs Lewis Ims Beck is set to finalize plans, and potential bonding will cover future costs.
Grain markets opened with declines led by wheat in Liverpool trade and Chicago futures, with sharp price breaks and weak demand.The report notes lower prices for corn and oats, limited rally power, and a pause in activity despite some domestic buying and anticipated May wheat deliveries.
A Mexican banker is recognized in the United States for his work with a major banking institution. The ceremony honors his contributions to cross border finance and financial services between Mexico and the U.S., highlighting his role in fostering economic ties and regional development.
Fort Worth will host the fifth annual Fort Worth Little Theater tournament during the week of April 21. Groups from Dallas Oak Cliff Waco and others entered with plays Sure a Three Tet Plas and Sun Up. The event offers a 300 cash prize and a silver trophy with participating colleges and universities eligible.
In New Orleans March trading opens with cotton futures slipping 15 to 7 points as concerns grow over labor disputes in Imus enshire and weak market sentiment. Early hours see prices down to 19.25 and 28 to 12 points below prior close, then steadying slightly within the first hour. Liverpool trade reports show lower quotes for American cotton bids and futures closed mixed with March at 84 4d and January at 84d.
Poultry and produce reports include Fort Worth potato shipments and Chicago floaters with detailed counts, car movements, and prices. The notices mention Nebraska and Iowa trade activity, with varying carloads and items like Brown Beauties and other varieties, reflecting 1930s market chatter.
Local livestock market notes mixed bids and top quotations across cattle calves hogs and sheep. Prices ranged from common to choice for cows calves steers yearlings and hogs with receipts and weights varying by lot and city market activity indicated as moderate with several entries for city butchers and feeder lots.
A contract has been awarded in Texas for construction of a new church intended to serve Native American residents. The project will include a substantial structure with finishing and associated facilities, scheduled for completion in a planned year. Local authorities and the contractor outlined safety and welfare provisions integral to the build.
Federal Judge Wilson postponed the Sam Houston libel suit filed by Mrs Vemple Houston and four children against Liberty Weekly, seeking 400000 dollars. The case stems from a June 1923 magazine article alleging Temple Houston’s parentage and conduct. The plaintiffs claim the piece libeled Temple Houston as a son of General Sam Houston. The suit awaits further proceedings as defense lawyers are tied up with another case.
In DEVHANY Massachusetts on March 24 a local club questions the delivery of a new hay fire truck with tall ladders red lanterns and siren. Volunteer driver Fred Dale cannot fit under the steering wheel, height making the space unsuitable. The group ponders whether to replace the truck or hire a new driver.
A Gonzales delegation met Yoakum chamber leaders to secure a dairy exhibit for the Tomato Tom Tom from Gonzales County registered herds. Yoakum plans the largest Yoakum Tomato Tom Tom celebration in its history with chamber support for the exhibit.
A Luling precinct road program plans $1,040,060 in work over 12 months funded by bonds and state federal aid. The effort, led by the citizens' task group under the Luling Chamber of Commerce and resident engineer Mark Swain, includes earth work and bridge construction on 4.23 miles north to the Bruner field. State Highways 80 and 29 will be upgraded into all weather roads as part of the program.
A census enumerator school will be conducted in Del Rio by David W. Barnhill of Uvalde, district census supervisor. Similar sessions are planned in Pearsall on March 25, Kerrville on March 27, and Uvalde on March 31.
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