The Century of Progress fair and its investors guide
An analysis of the Century of Progress exposition as a tool for investors. The piece argues the fair highlights how rapid technological change reshapes business value and warns against clinging to obsolete processes. It notes exhibits in science, electricity, transportation, and housing, stressing cross discipline understanding and the impact on travel and commerce.
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Rurevsen
Driveraut Service
Hur
Chicago
Drcl
Industra
Tsi
Ohir
H.G. Wells
Ube
Price Rise and Business Failures in Economic Cycles
The text analyzes how rising prices can boost profits for sellers who secure inventory and pass costs to consumers, while lagged costs erode margins. It traces a vicious cycle of rising costs and falling prices increasing business failures, contrasts wartime and postwar periods, and notes recent declines in failures as conditions improve with price rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrnin Businese
Mercia
Abe
Failwe
Grain Market Slumps as Administration Plans Taxes Fears
Eastern grain prices fell as wheat and corn slid early in the day, with declines broadening after initial trading. Reports cited possible universal food and clothing taxes to finance federal relief measures while cooler weather in Argentina offered limited support, and bulk commodities showed soft demand across wheat, corn, and oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bears
Liverpool
Argentina
Baja Blanca
Washington Apples and Colorado Vegetables Dominate Market
A Washington mixed vegetables haul along with Colorado produce covers demand in the San Agpoalo market. Prices for lettuce, grapes, and tomatoes vary, with fresh shipments including Washington de Beinds onions and California lettuce worth noting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
San Agpoalo
Colorado
California
Solnach
San Antonio Livestock Market Receipts Weaken Prices Fall
Receipts at the San Antonio livestock market show mixed results as prices declined for certain cattle and hogs. Calves and light steers sold best while heifers and heavier stock were weaker, with hogs selling readily at the top and sheep and wool demand weak. The market opened steady to lower, with varied demand across weight classes and lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAN Astonio Livhatocr
San Antonio
Calvea Birouelii
Athera
Multons
Tan
Louis Fayestour
East BT
AP Moen
Averaee Wernestar
Disrupted Bus Lines Move Amid Odd Names
The fragmentary OCR text describes a headline about bus line headquarters being moved near San Antonio with unclear, garbled phrases. It mentions a terminal in a northern Texas city and references Port Worth and Port Wort, suggesting a regional transport relocation with distorted names and roles.
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San Antonio
Baiiwestern
Ron Aggionin
Erm Wien
Port Wort
Potty
Antonie Omininyes
Mataferrea
Texas City
Profit taking eases as stocks slip in early trading
New York markets opened with profit taking lowering some gains from yesterday's rise. Metals led modest advances with gains in New Jersey Public Service and New York Central Utilities. Government tax plans for relief fueled cautious optimism while the dollar and foreign exchange showed strength in early trading.
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New York
Frielionn
Chivaler
National Distriers
Delancee
Joinigmanville
Cerro
de Pasco
New York Central
Public Service of
New Jersey
Ier
Spala
Americ Telephone
Slamlord Oil
Allied Chemical
Wea Ania
Tiscel
Washington
Veteran Mail Carrier Charles A Blackwood Retires in San Antonio
Charles A Blackwood, a pioneer in Bexar County mail delivery by car, retired from service after decades of steady rounds. His absence was noted when he did not park his car at the post office, a departure from the horse era he helped end in 1946.
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Charles A. Blackwood
Bexar County
Bond Posted in Alky Seizure Case at Cunningham Ave
Arthur Smarwoon and his wife faced alcohol seizure charges after 16 gallons were seized from a Cunningham avenue residence about 9 p.m. Smarwoon was released on 1500 bond on Thursday, with his wife previously posting 500.
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Arthur Smarwoon
Cunningham Avenue
Cotton Market Fluctuates Amid Trade Talk and Estimates
The New Orleans cotton market opened soft then steadied with declines of 6 to 3 points in early rounds. December slipped to 9.76 and March around 9.70 as traders awaited Washington action on proposed price support. Private crop estimates ranged to 11.4 million bales with about 12.6 million bales in New York exchange figures. Liverpool and London reports showed steady to firm tone in spots, while Savanna and Galveston markets posted mixed activity and receipts.
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Orleans
Colton
Taler
Iowa
Tradard
Washington
Nedxe
Anticinalinn
New York
Colin Exchanae
William Matthews 76 resident of Houston street dies
William Matthews 76, native of Jefferson Texas, resided at 1223 Wear Houston Street. Services at Hiebe Undertaking company Shapel Friday, followed by rosary at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment at San Ferrenilo cemetery No. 3. Survivors include foster daughter Mrs. W C Vanderveer, foster granddaughter Louie Vanderveer, step-daughter Mrs. C E Michaels and two step-grandchildren, all of San Antonio.
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Wulam
Matthews
Houston Street
Jefferson
Texas
Hiebe Undertaking Company
Shapel
Friday
C. E. Michaels
San Antonio
NOX BARSIL PRICES AND MARKET SUMMARY
AP reports Banke rates move with three month bills at 160 percent? Treasury and metals quotes from London markets show closing prices for standard spot futures in tin copper and lead. Notable figures include electrotrite, tin and leder metrics with varied pounds per unit and futures values.
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NOX Barsil
Lowman i Nowey
DON, Det. S— (Ap
Banke
Ees Snetan Leday
Treasury
Tondon Metals London
Conner
Future
Cross Country Flight Plans and Building Permits
A group of 19 Kelly ships with 25 pilots on the first leg of a cross country tilt left Thursday for Fort Sil, Oxia, under First Lieut. G. H. McHenry, then to El Paso with a return. Capt. L. J. Mortland directed a pursuit toward El Paso after flying to Fort Sir. Several building permits are listed including additions and remodels on addresses such as Schley avenue, Taullwood avenue, Main street, and South Arena street with costs ranging from 45 to 1500 dollars.
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Kelly
Fort Sil
Oxia
G. H. McHenry
el Paso
Therr
Nishi
L. J. Mortland
la Fort Sir
Prrmits
Marléne Mora
Bie Foot Street
Willie Pring
Schley Avenue
Ero
Karan
Petrivo
HO McGlothin
Iringe
Taullwood Avenus
Alamo
Milton Guerenheles
Ally Won
S400
Marriage Licenses and Burials in September Records
A scanned notice lists marriage licenses and burial records for September including names such as Mrs. Frieda Mo, Shantals Dagln, and Frank Devey. It notes dates like September 6 and 27, and mentions hospitals, central clinics, and a series of couples and individuals with assorted last names. the document resembles a local vital statistics page with multiple entries and outcomes.
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Uly
Myon
Frieda
Field
Hineleen Lowe
Ercermatths Parra
Aod
Trane Cupar
Frank ‘Devey
Yeilpe
Asere Cte Core
Besteire Cervanten
Aisie Glena
Janteraber
Mra
Cody
Fork
Honafony Rizi
Allayin
Wisare
Milena
Rosalia Reves
Flores
Santienno
Trayuh
Ofde
Jackson Va
Otte
Annes Lange
Ormilsion
Vettemty Bilworth Ve
Dilworth
Marenee Bowers Smith
Jorens
Rap
Arenes
Tay Yaar
Violet Santordie Reese
Mary
TeGee
Wiliam Romy
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Fortelweer
Una Desires
Westerday Iid
Lee Cott
Suichye
One Tiny
Wer
Mene
Ano
San Antonia
Flinger
Uneba Shipanen
Poultry & Produce
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FTC
REY
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A. Mart
Grunvers
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Wien
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Eden Lianne
Bolt Tinea
Anne Bivens
Erik Geet
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Atensty
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