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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1929

Page

28

Cotton Market Shifts As Prices Hover In Narrow Range

New York cotton openings show mixed moves with December and March futures near recent highs. Prices drifted around 19 cents, with weekly weather updates from the Bureau of Weather noting a calmer trend. Trading remained cautious as market participants weighed early demand against dampening weather signals. The Liverpool market reflected slight gains while U S futures fluctuated, keeping overall tones steady at close.

New York Yesler Coverler Ik Bertenalal Aromnas

Texas mills keep active as August proves busy

Texas mills remained unusually active in August, with many plants operating around the clock. Manufacturing margins improved as raw cotton prices edged up, leading to a peak in cotton prices. In August about 65 percent of Texas mills reported using 248 bales of goods, with output at 6,124,000 yards of extension goods and cotton goods sales totaling 6,648,000 yards, while unfilled orders dropped to 7,601,000 yards by September 1.

Austin Texze Ard Nichols Tesum Clove

Tulsa oil show to feature On-to-T Tulsa aviation race

Tulsa Oklahoma October 2 a district aviation exposition will feature a 215000 air out at the oil show with an On-to-T Tulsa race for oil company planes as the headline event. More than 27 planes from oil and related companies are expected to participate in this highlight of the petroleum era and aviation expanding industry.

Tulsa Okla Ins—Arlalion Cinterest Perrleum Famie Rtivack

Wall Street Briefs Show September Shipments Soar

The BOM Franklin Mantaciuzimg Company of Byrecuee New York reports 180 autopraclces shipped in September, the largest month ever and up 60 percent from a year ago. Rights in New York Bath exchange seals are being sold to J. Mearput and brson, with sale prices around $125,000 per item. Lottery of orders suggests steady demand as Lotand Steel in Chicago sees 30 to 30 percent of rated capacity used. United States Steel subsidiary Miramis Steel operates at 5 to 6 percent below capacity. Scrap prices rise from 140 to 150 per ton amid brisk activity.

New York BOM Franklin Mantaciuzimg Company Byrecuee N. Y J. Mearput Brson Jollius & Saran Coun Lotand Steel Con Meg Chicago Ieadiie United States Steel Corporation

Youth Killed in Ors Trap in Macon Georgia

In Macon Georgia on October 2 a 16 year old high school student, Tames Vourtsen, died from injuries after his motorcycle collided with a parked car used by five prohibition officers blocking a highway. He sustained two broken legs and internal injuries. The officers had blocked the road to deter bootleggers. the collision occurred at night near a drug store delivery area. Courson, one of the officers, remained unconscious after the crash and died today.

Macon Prohibition Courson

Walker Must Face Charge Walker Must Face Charge

In Borger the prisoner Walker must face a robbery with firearms charge. Governor Moody sanctioned a remittance request from Olabusaw, sending Walker to answer in Hutchinson County for the shooting of two deputy sheriffs.

Austin Wales Borges Teses Borger Dan Moody Eleferram Henderson County Walker Olabusaw Wattel Hutchinsun

Bugs Eating Woman’s Club in Covina Calif

A garbled report notes insect damage impacting the Covina Women’s Club foundations. Government and state agencies are notified. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a pest-related destruction action and a request for remedies.

Covina Calif Get Guipresina Corina Womens Spyder Swrimens Serloelnarr Gail Aight

Bridge links land bridge links land DTH

Fragmentary text mentions names and places with unclear punctuation. It hints at a site on a land bridge project and possible person or organization references, but readable facts are minimal. The snippet lacks coherent events, dates, or outcomes to summarize meaningfully.

Rail Cotton Rates Lowered to Coast

Rail freight changes cut coastwise cotton rates affecting shipments along the line. Industry observers note lower charges may boost trade while spurring adjustments in schedules and allocations. Local merchants expect quicker transit and potential price impacts for buyers and sellers along the route.

Burial of Fakir Hosts Life Arena Bet

Fragmentary text describes a burial event with names and places tangled in garbled wording. The readable fragments mention a ceremony setting and attendees, but concrete details are obscured by errors.

Fakir

Wheat Jumps Up On Crop Report Amid Market Unease

Crowded fields of figures show rising wheat prices after the latest crop report while Liverpool and Buenos Aires markets react. analysts note uncertainty as U S production is projected to fall short of last year. Federal wheat talks warn that the Farmers National Grain Marketing Corporation may struggle to function and face political scrutiny over cooperative control.

Washington Somit McKelvie Federal Farm Board Senate Agricalving Farmers National Grain Mit McKeoilvig Henntor Wheeler Montana

Gotton seed price probed by investigators

A probe into cotton price fixing by buyers includes possible collusion to push prices around 40 dollars, with state and federal officials preparing hearings and preliminaries as investigations expand across regions and departments.

Fort Wayne Dog Charged After Accounts Noted

A garbled archive fragment reports a Fort Wayne dog involved in a charge account incident. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the item references debts, an attorney, and a court-related action surrounding the animal.

Japanese Officials Weigh Changes to Self Defense Law

Officials from the ministry of justice propose narrowing self defense rulings and extending leniency to more adult cases. The draft would recognize self defense only when the defender wards off an attacker facing them, and would not excuse actions when the assailant dodges or turns. The aim is to shift legal advantage toward citizens and reduce harsh punishments in some homicide or attempted murder scenarios.

INS Cnde Ministry of Justs

Yale Plans New Edifice In New Haven Hailed By City

Yale University received building department permits in mid September for a major project totaling 24.3 million dollars. The package includes a new school facility and a medical school laboratory with fixed structures but no plumbing or interior fixtures. The listed line items total 3,006,040 for the jaw school and 430,000 for the laboratory, among other allocations.

New Haven Conn Yvale University New

12 Cylinder Car Planned News Note

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a plan or discussion about a twelve cylinder car. The text is garbled with phrases like motor car, cylinders, and references to a president, possibly days or events, but specifics on people, dates, or actions are not decipherable.

Woman Motorist Killed by Train in Local Crash

A female driver died when her car collided with a train near a crossing. The victim, identified as Mrs. Stivhardson, reportedly struck the windshield and was crushed beneath the wheels as the locomotive passed. Witnesses reported the car failed to stop at the crossing in the accident near Bumtinoton.

Chtcagey Oetriers Breik Tual Stivhardson Therain BaAwin Scribner Bimtioton

Witch Doctors Organize Union in Cape Town

A fragmented report describes witch doctors in a Cape area forming a union to defend their regulation and practice. The piece mentions gathering in a public hall and attendance by medical men, amid unclear references to trials and protection of their traditons.

Cape Sears Africa Lutron

Burglar Shoots Woman in Home

A burglar shot a woman in her home and fled. Police and responders arrived as investigators worked to determine the motive and circumstances surrounding the attack. Medical personnel treated the injured woman at the scene and transported her for further care.

Livestock Market Slows at San Antonio Auction

San Antonio market tightened Wednesday with slow trading and tepid demand for all classes. Cattle led with mixed quotes on cows, steers, and calves. hogs and lambs showed uneven movement as buyers remained cautious and receipts totaled around seven thousand heads.

San Antonio

London Metal Prices and Market Notes

Market brief from London noting varied metal values and futures levels. Prices for copper, zinc, and other metals shown with conversions and quotations from dealers and exchanges. No clear event beyond standard pricing updates and listings.

Glacier Returns Body After 83 Years

In Tyrol, a gamekeeper recovered the well preserved upper body of a dead man after 83 years. The late wearer’s rifle, watch, belt, and other items were found with the remains, confirming long-ago death and leaving the exact identity unclear.

Glacier Vienna Tyrol Attrohere Ike Uhat Bip van Winkle Serra Rec Wenianbley Galea Treraser

Texas Shipment Gets Clean Bill of Health

The Texas department of agriculture reports that a shipment from EI Pave to Encranena has been inspected and found free of contamination. Officials confirm no harmful substances or confused contents were detected in the shipment.

Texas Texas Department of Agsioulture California Peora

Nags Triumph Over Modern Machinery at Wheatland Plowing

Homer Lapp of Wheatland wins the fifty second Wheatland plowing grand championship defeating modern machinery in a dramatic contest. Lapp posted a score of 18 in a close field, securing the top prize after a tight run that showcased traditional skill against newer equipment.

Rota

First Valley Grapefruit Arrives at San Antonio Market

Grapefruit from the first valley reached the San Antonio market. Commission merchants sold at 7.50 per box and truckers, who sold at 4 to 5 a bushel, exhausted supply within 40 minutes after the market opened. Central American coconuts arrived at 1 per dozen or 7.50 per 100. Utah peaches 15 to 41 per bushel, Texas lemons 1.74 per bushel, new crop vecans along Medina river offered at 0.16 a pound, large sweet potatoes 1 per bushel, cauliflower 2.00 per crate. The market signals show a temporary oversupply and rapid movement of goods.

San Antonio Goa Pevitt Commission Utah Téxas Somers Texas Medina River Lucense Colorado Lemona California Lemans Kreen Deze Gore Idaho Erpher Rodishes Selm Emnel

Markets Offer Wide Range of Fresh Produce and Prices

A long list of vegetables and fruits with prices is shown, including beans at 2.50 per bushel, carrots at various prices, cantaloupes, peaches, pears, and peppers. Several items note weights such as bushels, dozens, and pounds with prices in cents or dollars, reflecting a bustling, wide ranging produce market. The record includes commission quotes and supplier references, indicating a market listing rather than a single sale.

Poultry and Produce Market Prices in Chicago Area

A fragmented Chicago market report lists poultry and produce items with prices. Trading activity shows potato and dairy references, with various sellers and price points including per unit and case totals.

Boy Wounded as Target Fling Misses Aim

A boy stepped before a target and was wounded in a mishap at a local event. Walter Serrmer and Richard Shire, both from THIF South Mhore, were involved amid reports of a banded group and varied ages.

Target Walter Serrmer St of Thif South Mhore Abel Varataie Richard Shire

Blue-eyed Baby Used in Lifting Goods From Shop

A city case duels with shoplifting by a trio. A 15-year-old youth, his mother, and a baby allegedly carried merchandise from multiple stores. The youth confessed the scheme, detailing how the mother selected items while the infant concealed goods on the arm during exits. The mother remained at home under surveillance.

Font Worth Iris Jack Bubtlicog lSyeer Atl Ter

Quit Pastor He Gets Call Amarillo Texas

Amarillo Texas October 2 Ms Tiegh dismissed from the Southern Presbyterian church of the Texas Presbytery Rev Harry Grads Kenney former Cameron Presbyterian pastor has been called by the First Congregational church of Amarillo to assume duties in October 1 Dismissal cited alleged heretical beliefs and utterances A unanimous call extended the fired minister to serve here Rev Robert Allingham resigning Officers found about $125 worth of merchandise in the home with markings of local stores $500 and $1000 in merchant dice in past months Never miss a chance to read Classified Ads

Amarillo Texas Tiegh Southern Presbyterian Church Yexes Presbytery Harry Grads Kenney Cameron Presbyterian First Congressional — Church Minin Robert Allingham

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