United States Business Holds Steady Amid Labor Strife
In a mixed but stable picture, U.S. business shows resilience with production holding despite weekly pessimism. Costs rise. retail gains lag. labor disruption dampens coal and auto sectors. Treasury plan signals inflation controls via bank credit expansion and potential direct federal loans to revitalize industry and infrastructure.
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Money and Metals Market Summary in London and New York
The sheet reports currency and metal rates, noting a general decline in prices across exchanges. United States Treasury and European markets show mixed movement with some gains and losses. stamps, bonds, and bullion prices are listed alongside exchange figures.
Grain Market Mixes Signals Across Global Woes
Reports from Chicago and elsewhere show grain prices fluctuating as European political tensions, OPEC dynamics, and domestic wheat prospects mix with rainfall and subsoil moisture concerns. Traders weigh lower wool prices, cattle and hog trends, and currency shifts as rains arrive, potentially easing drought effects and affecting futures.
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Confidence Grows as Bank Deposits Rise Amid Deflation Debate
An analysis argues that a falling currency total reflects rising confidence in banks rather than inflation. It notes currency has shifted to deposits and checks since the Civil War, with bank distrust only triggering cash withdrawals during crises. The piece contends the postcrash drop signals strengthening banking institutions.
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Jap Emperor Aids Salvation Army in San Francisco Gift
The Salvation Army in San Francisco announced a gift of yen from the Emperor of Japan for the army’s Japanese building. It marks the first rifle of its kind ever made by the ruling house of Nippon.
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Press Conflicts Prompt NRA Press Rules Tightening
General Hugh Johnson cracks down on critics of the NRA barring certain reporters from future press conferences. The White House Correspondents Association tightens rules to admit only reputable trade and business press, amid complaints of off the record confidences and intrusive visitors overshadowing working reporters. The incident follows wary talk of payback against an NRA critic and broader political shifts in Washington.
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Food Show to Be Wednesday at Light's Poon Show
An afternoon of instruction on food preparation paired with demonstrations makes up The Light's Poon Show scheduled for Wednesday October 14. The program, arranged by Blowers Furniture, includes Mexican dishes, various desserts, breakfast ideas, Halloween punch and a special apple pie with a failure-proof crust. Mrs. W. K. Shelton returns to demonstrate with a gas range and electric refrigerator, aided by kitchen goods from local stores. The show opens with a dance routine by San Antonio youths, followed by demonstrations and music with a Victor radio, with Brackenridge High hosts assisting. Products to be tasted or used include Mae ron salt, Premium crackers, Shredded Wheat, Welch grape juice, Hein spaghetti, Calumet baking powder, Baker’s chocolate, Pioneer White Wing flour, Dornama sugar, Metzger’s dairy products, and Wear-Ever utensils from Jetco Brothers.
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Trading 6 stocks dominate quiet New York market
Stocks traded with mixed results as rails and industrials steadied while a few issues moved sharply. European dollar rally and currency worries influenced traders as capital returned from abroad, with several major names slipping and a few gains offset by general caution in the market.
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Empire Theater Prize Winners Named for Wild Boys of the Road
In a school contest judged by The Light at the Empire, over 3 amateur reviews highlighted the juvenile depression theme in Wild Boys of the Road. Prizes go to William Oglesby, Frances Finkheimer, and Abeet Wright for vivid, educational critiques and related essays, with many readers praising the film’s sobering message and urging action with Roosevelt’s programs.
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Livestock prices mixed at San Antonio and Oklahoma markets
The San Antonio and nearby markets report varied beef and calf prices with top calves around 25 dollars, mid grade about 3.00 to 3.50 per hundredweight, and heavy cattle weaker. Hog receipts around 28,000 head show steady trade, with best heifers around 2.40 and cows lower, while Oklahoma City records slower demand and softer cattle prices overall.
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Wall Street Spectator Comments on Market Drift and War Talk
New York October 16 Wall Street spectator notes the stock market clawing back after a second grain split. Wheat steadies as overall market lurches with gains modest and cautious. Germany’s actions stir war talk but do not ease tensions. a stronger naval and industrial push could influence defense sectors and Russia policy. Continental Can and American Can sit at the center of speculation ahead of December.
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Market Prices For California Vegetables And Fruits
Prices for artichokes cauliflower and many vegetables are listed by market officials. Vegetables and fruits from California Florida and Central America show varied per dozen per bushel per crate prices with notes on freshness supply and wholesale demand at the Washington Square Wholesale Market.
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Cotton Market New Orlery Petn 194
Cotton prices fell sharply amid weak export demand and liquidation by traders. Liverpool and New Orleans quotes drifted lower with bears pressing, while nearby contracts eased and prices narrowed after brief recoveries.
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Tong Defies Hecklers in Louisiana Campaign Event
In Donalsville Huey Long, campaigning on seven tax measures, challenged hecklers in a tense exchange. A voice claimed Long Island attic rumors, and the senator urged a man-to-man confrontation, inviting heckler to come down and meet him.
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Court corruption trial list of defendants and fines
A garbled list from a court document presents names such as Phil Bhonk Vernon Boeck Joan Mi Reinet and Salome Fuent among numerous others. Monetary figures show fines and penalties like ten dollars and two dollars for various offenses, with scattered references to dates and locations.
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