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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1930
Page
24
Market report notes green goods trade at a mart with noted price shifts. Mentions California figures and a drop in Mardi prices while a grower’s quart piles and other commodities are listed, reflecting wholesale fluctuations and supplier notes.
Readable fragments show varied produce and groceries with prices per pound or unit. Items include avocados, grapes, lemons, onions, peppers, melons, peaches, apples, and peanuts with figures like 1088 43 Lee, 78 cents, and $2.60 for fresh goods.
An eccentric dancer in France reportedly gave a costly gown valued at around twenty thousand dollars. The description cites lavish embroidery and rare fabrics, claiming the piece carries symbolic meaning and royal-like craftsmanship.
Consumption by 445 leading publishers in the first eight months of 1930 shows newsprint use 43 percent below the 1929 level, but higher than 1928. Book paper production for the first seven months of 1930 runs about 4.8 percent above the four year average, with 1929 having a lower output.
A woman inspecting nine vacant homes in Spokane discovers a day old baby alive in a dusty drawer. The infant, named the mite of humanity by observers, appears well and unharmed despite the drawer’s conditions. Authorities note the finding as a significant welfare concern amid housing vacancies.
The report details a volatile cotton market week with sharp price swings and strong selling pressure. Prices drifted as market participants adjusted to supply signals and demand expectations while Liverpool and Chicago markets posted mixed openings and subdued futures activity.
Grain market notes show range of prices for Wheat and Oats amid reporting on market activity in Kansas City. Fragmentary data mention price levels and market tensions, with unreadable OCR obscuring full figures.
A 1838 article praises President Hoover for addressing unemployment and hunger, noting his shift from purely economic views to human relief. It describes measures to stabilize employment, boost housing and textiles, and urges cabinet action and broader reform to restore economic balance.
Grain markets in Chicago firmed after a slump as corn and wheat rallied amid cold weather forecasts. Prices moved up with better buying interest and modest activity in futures, while reports showed weak receipts and lower cash demand in key regions.
Livestock figures show sales activity at San Antonio with buyers and sellers noting bid levels. Prices cited include steers and heifers trading around 4.50 to 4.60 per hundredweight, while lighter cattle and hogs produced mixed results and some ranges quoted.
Fragmented OCR notes show mixed market chatter with prices for Audi and Pine goods, varied stock figures, and tense trading. Names such as Weiser and Armand appear amid a jumble of figures and column hints, reflecting a chaotic financial page.
Cotton exports and prices fluctuated modestly through the week with notable activity in the United States and international markets. Prices and demand were influenced by global trade conditions, with emphasis on quality grades and steady inquiries for cotton futures amid shifting international balances.
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