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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1931

Page

16

Agricultural outlook report notes mixed crop conditions

A United States Department of Agriculture livestock and crop outlook states good overall conditions for crops with ample lamb and goat herding progress. It cites frost damage to fruit crops in the northwest and west, scattered hail, and delayed spring planting while noting below normal fruit prospects and uncertain girt yields amid uncertain bumper crop potential.

Austin Mss United States Department Agriculluer, Todas Texas

Strawberries in Spotlight on Market Prices and Trade

Market notes show strawberries commanding crates priced at 1.50 to 2.00 by rail, with several lots moving around 3.50 and 2.00 for commission sales. Lettuce and other produce rise modestly while general farm goods hold steady. Growing demand lifts strawberry prices as items like duckel and poultry show no change.

Straeberdes Kewl Commission Marte Rail Commission Company Yenee S1-Co Erate Daley Exma

Fruits and Vegetables Prices in a Local Market List

A dense OCR list shows numerous fruit and vegetable items with varied prices and weights. The text includes cabbages, cauliflower, cucumbers, grapefruits, lettuce, spinach, okra, yams, beans, peppers, and many other produce names with inconsistent spellings and figures, suggesting a market quotation page from a historical newspaper. Multiple entries mix items, quantities, and cents per unit, reflecting a snapshot of daily wholesale or retail pricing.

Tadisias Kuehel Lashel Stenberkam Hananss Benen Tserta Brazil Ceols Casvare Vlan Bus Cantifower Crain ‘Harries Gisard Sherriem Trean Wisreg Penn Way Lo Im Parstere Medaka Teazan Tolntner Per Oh Renias Caryi Inti Venta NaghYer Aopen Wulletie Gaetes Selrarn Crete Bovart Riracherres Strawierrier Minetonaig Trewersing

Cotton Market Mixed in Early New Orleans Trading

The May 11 report from New Orleans shows a quiet, uneven trading day with cotton futures and cash markets slipping modestly. Liverpool quotes and U.S. futures edged lower amid cautious selling, while weather projections offered limited support for central belt prices.

London Money and Metals Market Snapshot

A garbled report outlines foreign exchange movements and metal prices. It notes London bullion rates and daily spot prices, with references to May and various currencies, including standards and rates for ounce values.

Lendon Metals Tandon Afar Jondon Money London

Indictment in Crystal City Father Mnattage Case Teased

Grand jury in Crystal City District Court indicted 43 year old Grawhard Veer on multiple charges after alleged threats to family members. Prosecutor ML Ly Harker said Veer was arrested on a complaint filed by officers following accusations by his daughter. Trial set for next week with Steppes and Barkey as district attorneys leading the prosecution.

Crysal Grawhard Veer Pryor Farmer Elfie Munrluy Ion Conoty ML Ly Harker Crystal Cir Stepse Yd Mordsughier Carrar Sxbinsl Haekes Kereite

Julian Receivership Dismissal Sought

A motion filed in district court asks for the dismissal of the temporary receivership of the Julian Oil and Royalties company. The filing, made by counsel for CU, Julian, Alahara, and California promoter investors, claims the company is worth a substantial sum and that the receivership should end.

Ubrlamoma Gly Julian, Oilard Royalties Company Julian Alahara California Julian Company du BP Salyent. Bearinz Waext Inter Inday

Board of Education meeting debate on teacher appointments

Denials came from Dr Macy King Robbie regarding statements by We Re Wilkmains of the majority faction about prior board appointments. At a May 6 1980 meeting the board approved appointments for teachers, while a prior motion to reappoint I W Hartler was quashed. Stokes charged minority members with delaying the superintendent vote until after the May 12 city election.

Macy King Robbie Hi Bankl Mondis We Re Wilkmains Towers Bobbie Ihr Board of Education FF. King Tward Ail Iedder Stententars Wither Leo Brower Nirmiber Aml Geniat Walker Tor D. Gilmare Haile Ir. Wet- Hinns Mee Kine Stokes Dr. Robbie Mrs. Walker

Unclear mid century market notes on poultry and produce

Fragmented Chicago market wire covers poultry produce prices and receipts. Mentions heavy ducks beans potatoes and creamery products with scattered figures. Includes New York and Chicago trade glimpses and odd notes on shipments and rates.

Cupboard Found Bare Two Accused in Unclear Scan

A garbled OCR fragment mentions two accused individuals amid scattered names and phrases about Flores pieces and a missing cupboard. The text is incomplete, but indicates a legal or criminal context with unnamed locations and uncertain details. No clear dates or outcomes are provided.

Tike Ain Meller Fe C. Martines Flores Triwal Nnradng Batunilay

17 Negro Baseball Players Injured in Crisis at Sea

An incident involving 17 Black baseball players led to injuries and hospital stays. Details are fragmentary, but reports indicate they were moved to hospitals after a chaotic event near a location described as Danger. Names and exact teams or organizations are unclear due to the damaged text.

Pane AL Seas Mag Ly Seva West Laselall Ashe Tia

Grain Market News Faces Weather Shifts and Price Swings

Chicago traders monitor rains and drought pressure as wheat futures slip despite steady demand. Corn and oats follow declines while South American supplies support some firmness. wholesale grain prices mix across markets with traders alert to weather shifts and potential production impacts.

Fire damages at Breckinridge company and Poultry Produce building

A Sunday fire at J. S. Deckers Brevison Co. damaged about 8000 in fire loss and 1000 in damage to two gas structures. The blaze also harmed a Poultry Produce Association building at 116 Blue Star arrest. A home on 101 Jersey Street suffered 400 in damage. Firemen reported the incidents. Two inmates from Ber County’s jail were taken to a dentist Sunday, then returned to cells Monday. Detectives transported Johan McKenzie and Ale James for dental care after a weekend incident.

Auilonmobiles J. 5 Deckers Brevison Gatage Alo Poultry Produce Association Blue Star Williams Jersey Street Biach Mondar Ciremen Pete M Kenzie James Berge County Reputies Johan Op McKenzie Sam Street May Ale James Yester Coultrane

Marie Fitzgerald Sought in New York and San Antonio

A dispatch reports Marie Fitzgerald sought in connection with an $8 case. Police issued a warrant and urged possible leads from New York and San Antonio. The plea notes she lives on Marian Lane, with Cy Fitzgerald identified as her brother. Further details unclear due to damaged text.

Fonn Canning Polite New York San Antonio Marie Fitegerald Qaid Marian Lane Cy Fitzgerald Cumberland

ElectraGIG Opens Confab at Plaza Hotel Meeting

Electragig opens its confab at the Plaza Hotel with about a hundred delegates and guests. President Shotts of Port Worth led the opening session with reports from JC Davis Online and MO Bure of Fort Wert. I B Mayer of Chicago spoke as did W Davis of New York as officers were to be elected later Monday.

Tanbscher Te Chamber of Commerce Plaza Hotel Shotts Bure Fort Wert West Genlam San Antonio I. B. Mayer International Organization Chicago W. Davis New York Huraday Thesday

Livestock price report from multiple markets

San Antonio and Chicago livestock markets show mixed cattle and calf prices with bids and receipts. Notable figures include steer and heifer lots, lambs and sheep, with Bulls and cows varying by weight and grade across Kansas City and Saint Louis listings. Prices range widely, reflecting market volatility and weight brackets.

Chicsoo Chicas Rae Titangy Recelpca Neceipla Calern Iice Aleady Arry Numaroun Jonas Mortly Ateaty Culier Choi Slecker Shert Choice Peamda Keralpts Cox Clippers Nallyer Ilalanding

Stock Market May Shake as It Opens in New Week

Markets opened weak with oil and bond sectors driving moves while several industrials including Bethlehem and American Telephone showed activity. At mid session notable declines faded into uneven gains as investors weighed earnings forecasts and policy signals.

Pita Lextie Statiship MLS Lierpod Salvre Clare Panigereesom Peices Railien Soir Texa Uittin Busieg Bethlehem McMersourt Aimerican ‘Telephone Turtle Service Kasten Ammtezal Fenera Prishe Althoun Enaler Pere Moal Mani Fox Film Arcountents Walcotin Paramount Iiy Uemi Italia Hs Milla

Three Soldiers Arrested in Dallas Robbery Case

Three soldiers were detained in Dallas on Monday in connection with the holdup of taxi driver Edward Toriguez last week. Toriguez was robbed, bound, and gagged in a taxi near the incinerator by the Springfield roads. Sheriff officials planned to bring the suspects to San Antonio for questioning.

Dallay San Antonio Edward Toriguez Srynin Dalles J. J. Lawrence Balrisues

Locality Study Facilities Open to Residents

Before deciding on investments, obtain all possible facts about securities. Our study facilities are available to local residents through offices in principal cities to help assess specific issues.

Dance Will Honor 8 A Bride Elect Alisa Vimily Keetan

Amatnillo Texas May 11 Corps Christi hosts a dance at Saddle Club Saturday evening May 16 to honor bride elect Alisa Vimily Keetan. Guests include members of the Ar Nett Death brides party. State president Earl G Weatt announced the Texas division choices for the convention city selection.

Alisa Vimily Keetan Saddle Club Blisy Benwick Booth arnett-Death Brides Party Corpus Amatnillo Teras Corps Christi Texas Division of American Axgaciation of University Women Sra Earl G. Weatt Ainte Direetors

Sabinal High School Names 4 Graduates and Officers

The Sabinal High School senior class lists 17 boys and 17 girls with Barnes Hillis as president and Harold Donoho as vice president. Other officers include Marybel Ayller treasurer and Tex Harp press reporter. Several faculty and student leaders named. valedictorian Grace Taylor and salutatorian Violet White. Commencement events are scheduled May 12 to May 15 with sermons and a commencement address by H. O. Martenlite of Marta.

Sabinat Trias Mas Sabi Hight School Bor Barnes Hillis Harold Donoho Marybel Ayiller Wccreloss Tex Harp Othe Willion Woorsley Ig Trinseat Alny Stow Cosncil Arcthouist

City Council Adopts Several Large Fund Allocations

During a Monday meeting the council appropriated 270 to a fund for Ralph Ulam wrestling, 27000 for payrolls, and 10018.08 to cover notes from 1929 and 2028 general funds. Architect fees and other charges were approved, with 6000.04 drawn from the advertising fund. Interest on notes and notes from 1930 and district sinking funds also noted. Election returns line includes Crockett 2400.

Ralph Ulam Exposition Park Millman Park Les Fle Alice R. Ayres Hubert M. Ayres Architvels Jawprayerment District

Food Class Set For Thursday Demonstration

A Friday style homemaker gathering is planned for Thursday at St. Anthony Rhetorical Ward. Mildred leads a food demonstration with Mrs. W. H. Shiton as lecturer. The program includes music, a display booth, free foods including tamales and coffee, and free recipe cards for attendees. Colored bread trends and sandwich tips are highlighted, with emphasis on policy for bread thickness and edge filling.

Mildred Me Light St. Anthony W. H. Shiiton Gebhardt Sanborn

Woman Arrested Riding Blinds Granted Freedom

Grace Snow, 26, of Avalon hotel, was accused of illegal train riding and caused a passenger to slip when found riding. In Corporation court Monday the charge was dismissed as she sobbed about a broken romance and promised not to repeat the offense. Officer M. Hinton arrested her.

Snow Avalon Hotel Pamenger Trv Fudge A- Amation Corporation Court Shse

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