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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1930
Page
4
The Labor Department released wholesale price figures for April 1940 showing an average level of 104.0 with 1920 as 100. The purchasing power of the dollar has fallen to about 1.13 compared with 1920. Production goods were down from last April, with prices slipping across many sectors and materials.
By Harry Williams the city desk reports a brutal hail event between Cherville and Jourdanton. Fields beaten down to stumps, cattle bruised, and hopes for crops fade. Local figures like Newt Grobur of Ozoni and Bill Anthony of Uvalde discuss weather, roads, and the impact on ranching. Charlie Mayes, once a barber on Narro Street, remembers quieter days and lost friends in France.
Mixed dispatch from Paris reports Savthy of Delphos recovering from a severe strain. Medical officers attend as mothers observe fitness rituals and a formal start to events, while five children in a Plainfield family total 40 years old among the 7 to 16 ages.
Washington May 10 The battle fleet of the United States prepared for inspection as President Hoover and Secretary accompanied by Admiral and others will leave for Norfolk tomorrow. Salt Lake City cruiser and others will be anchored at Cape Houry while the fleet moves for maneuvers and classification.
The burned bodies of three horsemen were found after an automobile crash near Colinsville. Victims identified as James Shel, 22, T. C., a farm jockey agent for GW Heesean. Jame Enfan, 28, Louisville Ky, farmer jockey. and others named Smallwood, 30, Wading Jap, T. C., and Charze Opie, ST. The crash details and causes remained under investigation.
In Avastington D.C. on May 184, Rep. Mryan Owen of Florida introduced a bill to award Glenn Curtis a medal for his contributions to aviation. The measure aims to recognize Curtis's achievements and promote advancement in air travel.
An incendiary tried to burn the Jackson residence on Elyney Street but left no soaked rags or fire pile. A 10? year old boy, unnamed, woke his father after smelling smoke and fire crews were alerted. No motive given and the house sustained smoke damage.
Fragmented OCR reads lists of births and vital events with many names and places, including several birth announcements and burial permits. The text mentions individuals such as Lula M Stevens, Ayza Sanchez, and Consuelo Hy Morea, plus hospitals and locations, with disjointed notes on births and burials and a brief line about a New York parachute jump record.
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