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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1929
Page
23
Fragmentary market update listing poultry, produce, and dairy items in Chicago and New York. Mentions prices, stock movement, and regional trading activity with scattered figures and product mentions.
Listed items include a 1928 Chevrolet Coupe described as very clean and nearly new with standard features. Also featured are a 1927 Nash Sport Special Roadster and a 1928 Nash Special Sedan with new tires and updated upholstery. Additional Nash models and other makes from local dealers are listed with brief condition notes and prices.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions touring coach and names that appear garbled. Lacks coherent event, date, or location details to establish a clear news item or outcome for a concise card. No identifiable persons or organizations with reliable context emerge.
Fruit associations hiked lemon prices to 5 12 a box on Wednesday amid a rising trend. Dealers cited increased costs for the jump and noted supply remains plentiful with steady egg prices around 6 50 per dozen. Rio Grande valley lemons sold 4 for unbleached and 2 07 for bleached while Carrizo Springs truckloads offered 74 cents a dozen bunches. Mustard greens moved to 25 cents and Swiss chard to 20 cents as the chard crop was recently planted about fifty days ago.
A long OCR of a late 19th or early 20th century vegetables market shows diverse produce with prices per bushel dozen pound and crate. Items include apples avocados cantaloupes lemons onions peas peanuts grapes grapefruit melons and many others with varied regional spellings and cents per unit. The list blends fruits and vegetables with occasional currency notations and vague quantities, reflecting a bustling market catalog style.
Grain prices opened weak in Chicago with wheat easing toward Liverpool values amid rain chances in Argentina. Corn and oats moved lower while provisions stayed steady, as Argentine rain dampened sentiment and U S acreage reports showed modest gains. Receipts at Winnipesaukee rose, while U S visible wheat stocks edged down slightly and overall futures showed a firmer tone in some grains amid industry reports.
Fragmentary account lists players and team names from the American League era with scattered names, stats, and standings. The readable segments mention Jansen, Washington, New York, and other U S teams in a loose recap of games and timing, hinting at a daily sports roundup.
In Bucharest and across Rumania reports say that the planned administrative reform is at risk of being halted by the finance minister's interference. The delay threatens the move toward restructuring and a shift of authority within the government, with the premier and regency noted as key figures.
In Richmond Virginia the governor and notable figures including Mrs Henry Ford and Charley Lindbergh are mentioned in a civic outreach inviting Lindbergh to attend a celebratory event. The bill references a hopeful reception and local participation in a broader national atmosphere connected to aviation progress.
Livestock reports indicate strong prices despite a heavy run and moderate demand in Antonio. Calves and cattle show firm to steady values with top quality cattle near 32.00, while hogs and lambs see variable bids. In Chicago and Kansas City, receipts are substantial with mixed price movement across categories including cattle, calves, sheep, and hogs and demand shifting by class.
New York athletic officials rejected requests by Hept and manager Tow Hinith to surrender with conditions on Loughran s title defense as light heavyweight champion. The Philadelphia manager sought a signal to cancel the Lanetrandack Mharkey bout and a world heavyweight challenge, but the committee refused.
The State approved a $400,000 printing contract for ATISTIN with Hoyt and 4-GP-Iside handling tie printing. The announcement named Alcon SAAR via SLWED Annu and cited key officials including the band of central oy Chetehee, Chairmag Lt, and Walthall.
New York trading opened with selling pressure late morning, then turned firmer after midday as declines in active issues ranged from 1 to 10 points while new highs appeared in several specials. Credit concerns persisted and Labor Day fund flows were awaited to steady demand.
The cotton market rose on lower cables but rain in drought areas cooled demand. December and January delivery prices fluctuated, with declines tied to liquidation and hedge pressure. Strong weekly weather signals and renewed dry conditions in the South supported some rallies, while Liverpool and Liverpool-linked markets showed steadier tones later in the session.
Wall Street briefs report chatter surrounding a possible marriage of Princess Marie. The item notes stock market and corporate notices amid broader fiscal and industry updates, including treasury calls, railroad boxcars, steel contracts, and a Hungarian royal marriage rumor tied to Prince Otto.
A robbery at the residence of a political leader results in the loss of $200,000 in gems and jewelry including a $425 engagement ring. The incident occurred last night, with portions of the loot scattered, as investigations focus on the party figure associated with the address.
New Orleans reports ongoing effort to oust members of the state legislature holding multiple offices. The Constitutional League of Louisiana backs the action in a suit led by Attorney General Percy Saint. The case targets three lawmakers and seeks to establish ineligibility rules.
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