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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1930
Page
17
Reports show two small charges on Ge wbelesule rommiesen mart Ronday mourrine, with prices cited at 225 for rei and 86.00 per ees. Weather expectations and storage at Ueania Barurday affect sentiment as agents stamp sheets for a new quota of 1 per bushel.
A garbled 1936 Austin area grocery ledger lists many item prices and weights including oranges, potatoes, and greens. The text references March 7 1936 and a public notice from Texas authorities, with scattered figures such as 8.31 1.39 and 2.75. The fragmented items imply retail listings and a formal notice attached to the page.
The Wall Street Spectator notes stock market strength amid mixed forecasts. Bulls push for higher prices across American Telephone, rail stocks, and General Mills while bears are sidelined, with earnings projections and rail car loadings signaling potential continued growth.
John N. Miller, 62, died after a long career in the Jain business. A native of Weeral servives for dane ox, he moved to Texas and became a prominent figure in the mercantile trade. He is survived by his widow Mires Hiaise Afier two danzerers, My Ve Byers of Tiles, Okla, and a brother, with other relatives.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a judge fining individuals described as smoke drinkers. Names and places are unreadable, with garbled text surrounding the event. The readable bits point to a legal action and monetary penalties, but specifics remain unclear.
A fragmented report outlines a $10,000 war policy case filed in local court. The text mentions parties and locations in a hazy sequence, with references to Ambac and AP SSR, and indicates proceedings will unfold amid city hiring and civic matters.
Large oil and gas deal centered in the Agua Dulce area Nueces County Texas Includes 3100 acres in the Agua Dulce gas fields and interests in several producing wells and oil acreage The transaction marks one of the biggest district sales this year and signals continued consolidation in Southwest Texas energy development.
Initiation events announced by the Elks lodge with plans for a meet attended by members and guests at the local hall. Officials urge attendance to welcome new initiates and preserve lodge traditions.
Fragments describe burglar activity in Seguin focusing on a safe recovery and stolen money. Vague notes reference an accompanying bag and unclear suspect details as authorities investigate the incident and assess threats.
The report shows New Orleans and New York cotton trading with mixed moves as buyers lifted early positions while selling pressure emerged later. May, July, and October futures fluctuated, with prices around 15 to 16 cents and steadying trends by mid-session. Liverpool quotes noted higher spot prices across grades and active American sales.
New company formed under Delaware law will control United Gas assets and the Louisiana Gas and Fuel company including most Monroe Louisiana operations. The consolidation, described as one of the world’s largest gas mergers, involves the Ouachita area and related facilities. The deal centers on acquiring present United Gas assets and reorganizing subsidiaries.
The body of TL Sk. Torensenil of 111 Elwood Avenue was sent to Fort Worth for burial after dying in San Antonio. Townsend Fay, a Kansas native who lived in San Antonio five years, is survived by his mother Mrs W E Townsend of San Antonio, four sisters Ava Parke of Carlsbad and Stella Cunningham of Fort Worth, and brothers Frank Walters and Walter El Walters of San Antonio, plus one brother Walter Fown of Fort Worth.
Gillespie County commissioners court in special session sold 2200,000 in county wide road bonds to Caldwell and Company of Nashville, Tennessee. The bonds carry a fixed interest rate for a defined period, with three bids received including one from R S Sterling, chairman of the state highway commission. Sterling’s bill cited a friendly motive and urged a $10,000 reserve deposit at First National Bank of Touyten for a limited period.
Disjointed report notes Judge Daen Watton questioning the drunken charge against a man arrested near Kety ilepet. The defendant testified he was drinking. judge questioned the charge and the evidence. The item references Tulsa Watson and a March date, with local authorities investigating an escape by a group tied to a wartime era public task.
An announcement from the American Telephone and Telegraph company states that next Thursday a service will allow calls to Scuence Artes in North and South America. Rates list Crugaay Wt at B40 extra and Santiago Chill at 82 more, with a 5400 mile radio telephone length.
Princeton based Life Extension Institute medical director Dr Eugene Lyman Fiske argues in an Anday’s rlucetonian article that the U S population is 120 million and that Americans collectively weigh 200 million pounds overfed. He concludes the nation is overfed and calls for attention to excess weight.
A livestock market report from San Antonio lists cattle, calves, and sheep trades with wide price ranges. Cows to bulls, calves, yearlings, and sheep show varying bids. notes include demand shifts, regional totals, and special lots.
A fragmented report from Chicago and New York markets outlines volatile poultry and produce trading, with mixed prices for potatoes and dairy products. It notes shipments, denoting regional activity in Fort Worth, Chicago, and Idaho, alongside foreign trade shifts and a general sense of market uncertainty.
Trving Fisher provides a daily market analysis on the Light back page, outlining price movements, notable volume shifts, and key drivers. The column highlights patterns in stocks and commodities, offering concise insights for readers tracking intraday and longer-term trends.
Grain markets eased for wheat with Chicago trades showing selling pressure near declines. Corn and oats held steady as buyers acted on standing orders while world shipments rose and Russian supplies weighed on prices. local San Antonio quotations remained steady with various grain prices listed.
A light red coupe lost control causing a crash involving six drivers. McClanahan and her husband were among those hurt. a baby laughed nearby as occupants suffered scratches and facial injuries. One driver was cut badly after going through the windshield. The scene drew blood but no passenger injuries were as serious.
Tinl ey and John Willinen, Luling boys, were seriously injured in a late night automobile collision that turned their car and dragged them beneath. A number of cuts and bruises were reported. Baker sustained a broken hip. They were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The driver fled the scene.
In Luling Texas on March 31 Jack Shelton, manager of the Luling station farm, proposes a public school program to teach vocational agriculture. The project would use a large 11 acre farm laboratory to provide hands on work for students as part of the school curriculum.
Pearsall will host William A. Binck, executive weekiner of the Single Tax league, as he addresses residents at a chamber of commerce luncheon. John F. Field, president of the organization, confirms the event in Pearsall, Texas, on Wednesday.
Teras March 31 3 et Vowell announces candidacy for state legislature to represent Caldwell county. A Z McKean incumbent will not seek re election due to ill health. Tiowell has served as rural mail carrier for 25 years.
Judge F Bret Tharp denies defense motion seeking to dismiss charges against Lila Seaczeom an Indian woman accused in the beating and chloroform attack on Nancy Bowen near the Colteroughus reservation. Prosecutor Guy B Moore revived testimony about chloroform use while defense witness Percy W Darby testified on handwriting similarities between a note calling for Nancy to kill Clothilde Marchand.
Oklahoma City March 31 The No 7 Mary Sadik oil well in South Oklahoma City was brought under control after threatening surrounding areas by choking back thousands of barrels of petroleum. The Indanan Territory Mummizing Qo company, owner of the well, announced this morning that the well was choked in last night.
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