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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1929

Page

28

Winter Apples Lead Off Idler Apple Market Report

Commission merchants offered the first of the idler apples Tuesday as Washington apples rolled in. Prices ranged around 33 dollars per box for large, nearly white fruit. Rain disrupted San Antonio market movement, with valley towns reporting up to six inches. lemons rose to about 3 dollars, while oranges, grapefruit and other produce showed price gains. Butter beans sold at 20 cents per pound and green beans near 1.25 per bushel as poultry and eggs held steady.

Commission Ghipocul Washington Truckéra Fuesdar Movement Trust San Antonio Uesday Busta

Market Prices for Fruits and Vegetables in Local Exchange

A lengthy listing of produce items with prices, including apples, cabbage, oranges, onions, grapes, and peppers. Various weights and pack sizes are noted, with prices per pound, per bushel, or per box, reflecting a bustling local market catalog. The dense OCR text lists dozens of items like cabbage crate, oranges box, onions bucked, grapes Zinfandel, and peppers hot, with scattered figures such as 2.40, 3.60, and 4.60, indicating everyday shopper prices.

Remains of Aged Woman Sent to New Orleans

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs. Alice Prophet 23 widow of Confederate veteran Lee Prophet. She was a descendant of Chief Scathe Mareball of the SS Supreme Court. Survivors include three daughters Mrs. A J Thrice and Mrs. K with six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Her body was sent to New Orleans.

Mias Alice Prophet Wheni Michigen Avenue Meérdas Wea Mia Prophet Toe Lee Prophet Scathe Mareball Xopreme Court Mra. A. Js R .Firscht Mra. K

Wall Street Briefs Highlight Anglo and Industrial Moves

Reports from London bullion brokers indicate the Bank of England has secured about 44900000 pounds in gold on the open market. The Van Siessen corporation, a subsidiary of Allied Motor Industries, Inc., has acquired all capital stock of Lorrsite Corp., a maker of automobile spot lights, with no public financing. Western Union reports 71.95 dollars per share for the first nine months, and 5.92 for the third quarter, versus prior periods. Grigeby-Grunore Co., of Chicago, buys 34 acres from General Motors to expand radio receiving sets manufacturing, aiming for at least 50 percent more output by April 1, 1900. Bersel, Tne, buys all Swedish patent rights in Electrolux absorbers for the United States, Cuba, and the Canal Zone.

van Siessen Corporation Allied Motor Industries, Inc Grigeby-Grunore Company Othienza General Motors, Corporation Aril

Delayed Proceedings In Hunt Robbery Trial Continued

District Judge M C Jethrers granted a continuance in the hunt robber murder trial of J B Dumas and Red Wood to March 3. Prosecution delays and absent witnesses, including several West Texas officers and Fort Worth secretary W M Massie, prompted the postponement while the state reviews material evidence and the $5000 reward offered by the Hawkers' association.

San Marcos Texas M. C. Jethrers J. B. Dumas Red” Wood Luttrice Aléoraes Fred Blootell Materi Fred Blundell West Texas W. M. Massie Fort Worth Texas Hawkers' Association

Denver Sheep Record Marks New High On Receipts

In Denver Colorado on October 15 a world's record was set by the Denver sheep watcher with receipts totaling 100 105 heads of sheep and lambs. The prior record was 69 672 head at Chicago on October 10 and October 16 101] Qenteca. Eight SG car trains were needed to handle yesterday's load.

Denver Colo Chicago Qenteca

Local Judge Hurt in Court After Speeding Admonition

Judge Dave Watson was interrupted during a formal arraignment when 28 year old T. W. Johnson of 1130 Rigeby Avenue accused the judge of miswording a block description. Johnson faced speeding charges and was told his time was set at five dollars.

Hurt T. W. Johnson Rigeby Avenue Dave Watson Cormuration Court Rigeby Creaue F. J. Crow Riyabs Avenue Tomsm Judge Watson

Northwest Grain Cooperative Forms Largest Farm Market Body

Announcement states the new cooperative, named Northwest Grain Corporation, is organized as the largest in the Northwest. Officials of farmer co-ops in Montana Minnesota and Dakota organize the body with capitalization of 6 070 000.

Suenneafolan Stinn Uni Terroperative North + west Co-operative Farmmece Northwest Grain Corporation Pew Farmer’ Co-Operative Elea8 Montana Minnesota

Tunney Has Change of Heart at Berlin Visit

Former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney hosted American reporters at his Berlin hotel and, after a cordial chat, raised a toast to better understanding. He also noted Hewile Lander's improving health after recent appendicitis surgery.

Asterreal Service Berlin James Joveph Tunory Toway Tunney Hat Hewile Toront Pally Lander

Wheat Holds Firm on Inquiries from Europe

Chicago quotes show firmness in wheat amid European inquiry and Argentine crop doubt. Prices drifted around unchanged to modestly lower before turning higher. Argentine supply fears persist with strong export surpluses cited and Liverpool prices cited as pressure. GRAIN market notes in San Antonio show bids and futures activity with wheat around 1.05 and corn around 140 per 100 pounds.

Chicago Arzenting Liverpool Curt Coritoba Buenos Aires Tahiq Santa Fe San Antonio Milo

Gugan Learns Gooking Art at Army Mess Course

First Lieutenant Lemtrin Ravale of the Cuban arms attached to the Ninth Infantry at Fort Sam Houston begins a mess management course with 25 officers from the Second Division. Capt. Carl C. Anderson oversees classes as the group trains in bread making and related culinary arts at the Army post.

Lemtrin Ravelé Ninth Infantry Fort Sam Houston Havelo Army Carl C. Anderson Capisins James J. Meare W. Hlreiz Axl J. Lagan M.D. Bavette Austin Taglett H. Ik. Corlter D. ¥Arssche B.C. Witten Johr Tanch A. Fi. Mink Tleon E. J. Sears W. Det ¥Enn J. Towers J. G. Pitts P. R. Taylor Tes. Alexander Patrick Ceiling N. Pearce A. Wa. Hosea Robert Wiesenauer Ta M. Hester Ibraham Wy Ay Marab Burns Real

Natalia Ready for Community Fair in Natalia

Natalia Texas prepares for a community fair on November 2 at the Metiny Valley Agricultural Center. A large assembly hall will host exhibits and entertainment with about eighty percent capacity expected and shelter from the sun as vendors showcase local crafts and produce.

Natalia Natalia Tex Eniley Seth Weriwiyy Metiny Vallee

American Soldier Dead to Come Home

An American soldier who died in the war is expected to return home. The report notes the somber impact on families and communities and outlines official arrangements for the fallen service member’s repatriation and ceremonies in New York.

Livestock Market Reports From San Antonio and Chicago

San Antonio market shows light runs and weak demand with prices steady to lower for hogs and mixed cattle figures across cows bulls calves and sheep. Chicago and Kansas City listings mirror softer tone with hogs down and cattle receipts around 9,599 calves and varied veal and lamb values amid steady to lower bids.

San Antonio Neo Corm

Cotton use in September across na tion and foreign notes

The census bureau reports September cotton consumption at 645,049 bales of lint and 62,022 of linters, down from August figures in lint and linters. Public storage and compress stocks show 3,224,000 lint bales and 48,134 linters. imports for September total 2,?4 bales. exports reach 725,876 lint bales and 57,? linters. New York cotton opens steady with Liverpool activity influencing sentiment. Liverpool spot prices show mixed directions and futures steady. Paris cabinet accepts British invitation to naval conference. Japan approves Note.

Washington, D. C Census Bureau

Ex Captains Fill Texan Christian U Freshmen Squad

Fort Worth Oct 15 Freshman Coach Dutch Meser of Texan Christian university reports more than 35 former high school captains are aiding the first-year Texan Christian team this season. Notables include Seon Salkold Abilene Maddison Pruitt Waren and end from Saginaw. The group spans centers guards and tackles from Fort Worth and nearby towns, with two backfield leaders also among the captains.

Fort Worth Dutch Meser Christian Univer Palynor Cétcauze Bastle Fork Worth Baptist College Squart Saginaw Charlie Conner Ranger Bulldogs A. W. Townsend Guskin Wish Genege Anksle Central High Brian Jedihe Alnes Dave Boswell Gusrd North Side High Re Worth Johnny Vauxbt Port Worth Poly High Ben Boswell Ieil North Side Steers Pats Jordan Weatherford College Trowell Wns Catain Commerce High Sam McLemore Sunset High Dalfea Jimmy Stanston Diamond Hill Fort Worth Agin Meser Bizharhanl

Mack Pitching Strategy Changes Since Old Days

Long discussion of Connie Mack pitching style versus modern approaches. Mentions several pitchers and games with unnamed dates, noting run averages, unearned runs, and standout performances by Guy Hush and others. Concludes with final standings and series notes from the era.

Mack

MacDonald Bids Peace Mission Amid Atlantic Ties

Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald told American and British correspondents he leaves the United States rich with proof that peace unites the two nations despite the Atlantic divide. He set out on a goodwill mission crossing the border to view the falls and return to British soil, marking a historic step in US Britain relations.

Magana Fat Hamsay MacDonald United States Britain

Vets of Blue and Gray Join Hands in Memphis

Veterans from both sides gathered in Memphis to honor 210 Union soldiers buried in the National Cemetery. The event marked unity as old foes joined in tribute and the state of Illinois funded a monument dedicating the resting place.

Meseeigs Aenn Memphis Trinda National Cemetery Minois

Stock and Bonds Listings With Market Notes

A fragmented stock and bonds section shows varied listings including Alamo Ab Title, Milam Belldlog, and other regional firms with prices, corrections, and editor’s notes. The text mentions buyer interest, offers, and risk disclosures alongside shorthand marks for types of interests and conditions.

Poultry and Produce Market Reports Across Cities

Confusing dispatch traces prices and shipments in Chicago Fort Worth and Russia stores. Poultry and potato markets show varied prices with roses and steady trends in Fort Worth while Chicago reports mixed consignments and export terms. Russia imports and grain policy affect bread supplies and church flour stocks nationwide.

Russia FIAT Moscow Soviet Union Presruk Adureboneen

Runyon links Hoover to Cubs in pennant twist

Damon Runyon laments President Hoover amid Philadelphia Athletics last minute win over the Chicago Cubs. Mule Hassane drives one out in right field, tying the game as Hoover departs the stand. The crowd roars while Chicago fans jockey for the title, and Runyon hints at political overtones in a chaotic end to the World Series scene.

Damon Runyon Courdabl Universal Service Philadelphia Tmoover Philadelphia Athletics Chicago Cubs Hoover Chicago Gabe George William Hisne Athletics Houtte Dave Ssturdas Cubs Werg Fini Perce Malone Cox Chicago Outfit Cunatog Cubs

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