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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1929

Page

17

Steady Trend Upward for Wheat Markets

A1770s era stock-like wheat prices rise as reports from Canada and the United States describe stronger demand and higher futures. The Chicago wheat market showed notable gains with oats and corn also firm while an advisory from grain commissions hints at continued upward momentum through late November 1925, driven by global demand and speculative activity.

Chicago Moresver Ghicat Furture Armentian Elling Eran Damuse

Extra Special Clearance on Used Desks and Chairs This Week

Fragmented ad text shows a clearance sale on desks and chairs with garbled lines. Mentions Paul Anderson CU and a location 15049, likely a street or postal code. Missing clear dates or full product details due to OCR damage.

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San Antonio Stocks and Grain Prices Report

San Antonio markets section notes grain and stock prices with references to wheat maize and other commodities. Details include prize payments and miscellaneous market figures, indicating fluctuations and recorded totals.

San Antonio TG Ormin

Cutter Captures Four Rum Runner Suspects in Gulf

Galveston harbor news reports Cutter Comanche captured four suspects aboard rum running launches near Double Bayou. No liquor found. vessels held on navigation charge. Cutter chased a schooner, returned to port, and later patrolled waiting for shore purchase of the vessel.

Gulf Galvesto Vf—Tira Double Bayow Jute Cea Enme Daytazo Cuabizto Iso

Two Are Slain in German Elections

As Germany held provincial and municipal elections, violence broke out with two Socialists killed in Breslau by a band of Communists. Reports spoke of other attacks and clashes involving police and protesters across the country with several casualties.

Germany Breslau Palionaliss Communi Cus

Architects Vie for Tallest Building

New York on November 18 reports architects contending to raise the Chrysler Building to 185 feet taller with an 18 story feat that would push total height toward 1,030 feet. William Van Alen leads the push amid ongoing construction as rivals sought similar record in Manhattan.

New York Ante Parlera William van Alen Nan Chrysler Erill Unte

Bartender Slain After Beer Argument at Local Bar

In a fatal incident at a city bar, a bartender was slain following a heated beer argument. Police investigated the scene and gathered witness statements as detectives pursue leads.

Bank Explosion Rocks Whole Town

A dramatic blast at a local bank shakes the town with extensive damage and emergency response units swarming the scene. Authorities investigate the cause as residents describe initial sirens and scattered debris impacting nearby shops and streets.

Dawes Visits English Leader Amid Talks

Fragmentary report notes Dawes paying a visit to an English leader with references to Pace Arne and May Deiat. Text is garbled but implies discussions on policy or alliance during a period of political maneuvering and possible economic interests.

Upward Trend Noted in Produce Prices at Market

A Monday growers market report shows turnips doubling to 6 cents a dozen, yams rising to 9 cents, beets up to 30 cents, and cabbage slipping to 50 cents a head. Red Emperor grapes climbed to 425 a box before vanishing from the commission market. Other prices and shipments remained steady with no changes in poultry and eggs.

Commission

Market Prices for Fresh Produce and Groceries Listed

A long list of current market prices for fruits vegetables and staples. Items include Kentucky Wonder beans at $2.78 per bushel, Texas lemons at $2.56 to $3.09 per bushel, grapefruits at $1.33 per crate and 94 bushels, potatoes at $1.73 per bushel, pumpkins and squashes priced per bushel, apples and avocados per dozen or pound, almonds nuts and pecans priced by pound, tomatoes and peppers by bushel or crate, and various other regional produce and prices across vendors.

Brcen Kentucky Wonder Io Grande Valley Callon Texas Canta Gauliflower Dagen California Beare Vantornd

Situation Tense in Warring Sector

A briefing reports rising tensions in the conflict zone with multiple factions under mobilization. Militants claim coordinated actions while government forces launch rapid countermeasures amid uncertain casualty figures and shifting territorial control.

Stocks for a diversified buy list from Spectator column

The Spectator lists 100 shares each of 20 stocks and explains selection criteria focusing on yield management and dividend stability. It highlights Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, Baltimore and Ohio, and New York Central as high grade bets with strong yields and solid earnings outlooks for 1920 and beyond.

NEW Turk New York Curb Exchange Spectator Ely Whrase Speerator Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Baltimore and Ghia Consolidated Ira Fa Digield

Poultry and Produce and Market Notes Chicago Nov 12

Long financial wire notes poultry prices and processing terms in Chicago, with potato and dairy figures, a market snapshot of fresh produce and meats, and quotations on staples. It highlights trading activity in Chicago and Kansas City dairy products, with figures on hens, broilers, roosters, and various packing and pricing details for potatoes and butter.

Kansas City Kansas City Arconay Jarre Bubler Brotlers Chicago Ou Tracy Otal Minnessia North Taxsta

Cotton Mars to Lower Eels Market Report

New Orleans and Liverpool cotton markets opened weaker amid favorable weather and weak demand. Prices slipped several points as futures closed lower in New York with losses in January and May contracts. Liverpool and Manchester activity showed cautious trading and renewed selling pressure.

New Orleans Potton Weskutss Yiverrool Correy Wivanpool Etriee Aid Match Land Gerber New York Pene Kleady Equthem Reling Foral c Liverpool Gome Fom Anorts Ionninksell Manchester

Money and metals prices and market notices

The page lists coin and metal markets with prices for ounce values and futures. It includes London metals, New York bullion, and other market data such as shipments totals and prices in various currencies, with scattered figures for futures and spot rates.

Oil stocks eyed for safe bets in diversified portfolios

Investors weigh Standard Oil of New Jersey and Electric Bond and Share Spectator notes recent earnings and dividend yields. Analysts highlight United States Steel and other majors as attractive at current prices, with expectations of steady income and about 4.6 percent average yield across a broad stock group.

Sears Feremte Aestate Coeasn Attady Tirete Safeek Standard Oil of New Jerse Sellini Electrin Kero Eo Reo Corporali¢an Seroul Anty

Diver battles massive octopus in Gulf of Mexico

Nov 18 report from Houston describes 22 year old diver Jack Jordan scooping gas bubbles and an octopus weighing seven pounds with 14 foot tentacles. He was pulled from the water after the creature grabbed him, wrapping arms around his torso and causing injuries before divers freed him using an acetylene-powered gun and spear to kill the animal. Jordan, hospitalized, survived the attack from beneath 98 feet of water.

Tiouston Gulf of Mexico Jack Jordan Bouston Jordan Yiesel Jorden

Americans Join Fascists Reported by Senators

Washington senators Jones and Dill and Alabama’s Senator Tetlin report citizen complaints that fascist organizations are drawing American youth. They have forwarded the complaints to the state department and requested an investigation.

Washington, W Tetlin Alabama Jones Dill Washington Stle

Sanitary Sewer Bids Sought for City Project

City Clerk Fred Finanan invites bids for the construction of a sanitary sewer line on Sana Branei or street. Bids will be opened on November 2.

Fred Finanan Teuder Mondey T Sana Branei Bila

Livestock Market Reports Across Major Markets

San Antonio, Kansas City, St Louis and Oklahoma City report cattle and hog prices with wide ranges. Slaughter cattle vary by grade and weight, calves and yearlings show mixed gains, while hogs and sheep maintain steady or modestly higher bids. Stronger demand supports butcher and fed cattle as prices fluctuate by region.

San Antonio

City Taxpayers Protest Valuation Drop Ahead of Board Decision

About 9 of 2500 protesters plan to appear before the board of equalization as city taxes rise. Tax Commissioner Frank Bouie Ick notes most residents support the revised valuation, though some have called or written to protest. The board will not change assessments unless an error is proven, with the total $25,000,000 increase considered normal.

Board of Equalization Optus Daim Frank Bouie Ick Tony Bushick Vourke Ani Thie

City Fathers Set Aside Money to Pay 8 A Accounts

City commissioners met in session Moar day morning and appropriated funds for various invoices. They approved payments including 296.43 to EL Dickey for Robert T. Gree hospital improvements, 392 to M L Diver for engineering and plant repairs, a tax refund to Vert McNeel, 71.50 for Main plaza plumbing, 72 for concessions, 5 to Hawley and Reese for an engineering fee on the third section of the Great Bend project, 62.77 to Bart Moore for extra work, and 307.77 for signal lights.

EL Dickey Robert T. Gree Hospital M. L. Diver Aury McNeel Main Plaza Patke Hawley and Ireese

Rotary Club Wins Plaza for Christmas Party Use

Rotarians ask permission to use the auditorium plaza for their annual Christmas party in San Antonio. Mayor CG Nf Combens received the request Monday morning and granted approval for the event space.

San Antonio Metore Julius Hulmgreen Swere Auditorium Plaza Combens

City Compromises Romana Plaza Case

City commissioners Dominy accept a settlement of 731.14 from Paschal and Uugger for land involved in the Romana Plaza improvement project. The suit is to be dropped. other items include a rail and truck test start at 8.76 and packing shown at 72. Further details are unclear in the damaged text.

Dominy Paschal and Uugger Romana Plaza

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