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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1931

Page

8

Farm Board Report Details Stabilization of Wheat and Cotton

The farm board presents its latest report on stabilization efforts for wheat and cotton. It notes total purchases of 2 047 002 bushels at an average price of 24. in cents per barrel and exports for milling and other uses. A breakdown shows 65 480 354 bushels moved through trade with Brazil Germany and China, plus November repayments and total loan activity for cotton at 1 319 800 bales and an average price around 16.4 cents per pound.

Brazil Germany China Votal Pricy Dale Toans Co Cotton Co-Operaticr RSLAS Awa

Solons Debate Wheat and Corn Stabilization Policy

Senator Hroohrart and others question the board's export aid and stabilization efforts for wheat, corn, oats, and livestock. Stone testifies on price effects, loaned funds, and the Farmers' National Grain Corporation while noting past actions and proposed congressional authorizations.

Wife's mother awarded pay in Berlin court ruling

In Berlin a dispute over household labor ends with a decision that mothers-in-law are not owed wages for shoe shining. The suit by Francise Wies against son-in-law Albert Draeger centers on meals and chores in a common home. The court notes housewives polish husbands' shoes if needed but reserves wage expectations for lower social positions.

Berlin TNR Goront Bouseney Chee Thos Francise Wiesper Orperer Huab

Trucks Safe for Freight Hearings Touted by Judges

Houston court heard FB A Sproles of Fort Worth press a broad attack on a motor freight bill. The suit targets house bill 246 and companion 338, arguing constitutionality while house bill 42 seeks regulation of weight, speed, and related factors for motor transport under state railroad commission supervision.

Houston FB. A. Sprolea Fort Worth Sproles Io State Railroad Commission

Ivory surplus crisis quoted from polar traders in Nome

Chicago sources report traders facing hard times in the Arctic economy. ivory tusks and walrus goods struggle to sell while buyers refuse credit. plans include a two week ball to raise money, meat storage remains but flour and cartridges are scarce.

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Yearly Storm Toll Cited Across United States

Historical notes describe a yearly storm toll with tens of millions in damages and hundreds of lives lost. It cites meteorologist Dowell and references tornado activity mainly in the southern and southeastern regions. The piece mentions extreme wind speeds and incidents where railway and farm structures were severely disrupted.

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Farm Bank Meet Highlights Cotton Industry Aids

Holston November gathering discusses cotton acreage cuts and incentives for farmers. Southland Texaco colt farm and home demonstration agents and agricultural bankers convene to educate on cotton production. Photos show harvest scenes and expert Potts discusses college ties. Classified ad offers rental property advice and a phone number for service.

Holston Tony Southenay Texac Acsstoy Lord Potts A Elo Anil Fazmieta

Unclear 22 Pound Fish Tale Ends In Restaurant Call

A scrambled OCR item reports a 22 pound fish sent home and cooked, with police called after a Cape-like incident at a Kansas City area restaurant. The text is garbled and difficult to interpret, but mentions an officer named Bronk Martino, a trip to Canada, and a chef named Charles Valero regarding what to do with the fish.

Jkansas Ovex Polfca Kangana City Bronk Martno Canada Viera Poetuer Charles Valero Martino Hama

Medal Given Away in Detroit River Incident

In a terse dispatch from Washington dated November 2, the INS reports a medal was awarded in connection with an incident along the Detroit river. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the record notes recognition tied to the event and mentions a treasury department reference and a ceremony at an unspecified location.

Washington D. Gi Detroit River Treasury Yeparemana Safiver Fife

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