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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1930

Page

14

September 1 Cotton Crop Yield Report Released

Washington reports cotton production at 14,950,000 balers of 500 pounds weight. The September 1 condition stands at 22 percent, yielding about 153.2 pounds per acre, with an area in cultivation around 45 million acres and an indicated 44.25 million bales of 500 pounds grace weight. State figures and abandonment rates are detailed, listing acreage, yields, and production by state, including Arkansas and California, with Lower California excluded from totals.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture Jose Pends Cali California

Ginnings by States Totals in September Census Count

Washington report shows total ginnings for September 1930 at 1,876,259 bales including 43,300 round bales. Compared with last year’s 1,564,434 bales, the update notes round bale counts and half-bale adjustments, with California and other states referenced in the early figures.

Washington, D. C Tales Arkswees California

Mystery Charity Bequest From Seaman Declares Major Gift

A partially legible wartime notice indicates a seaman named WHEW YORK or similar left about 1.04 million to charity, with references to Roosevelt Hospital and the 4th Army. The message mentions Bellare and Raaman, noting October as a relevant date and a large donation from the estate.

Seaman Whew York Bellare 4Th Army Roosevelt Hospital Charite Anciety Re W. Reamen Lin Raaman

Midpriced Car Sales Slump Amid Shifting Market

The report shows midpriced cars lagging as high and low segments pull different shares. 1930 sales sit about 20 percent under 1929, while 1928 and 1927 show variances. Ford’s 1928 production rise and economic mood influences drive shifts across price classes.

Sourret Motor Magazine Ford Slingar

Peach prices and produce market in Colorado decline

Colorado peaches slumped on the local wholesale market with shipments quoted at £4 by Pruitt Commission company. Honeydew melons sold at $2, tomatoes at £1.50 on the growers’ market. Other produce included lettuce at $4.25 to $4.00 and bananas at $0.25 to $0.40. No changes announced by Standard Produce and Poultry.

Colorado Pruitt Commission Company Tbompton Seeditas Igrepes Washington Vomsloss Standard ‘Produce and Poultry Company

Physicist Plans to Make Figures of the Fourth Dimension

Washington D C September a scientist known for work at the Bureau of Standards plans a new project to build models representing the fourth dimension. Dr Paul R Efesl a noted physicist aims to visualize space beyond three dimensions using wires and geometric figures as a hobby with items preserved by the bureau.

Washington D.C Hipher Mathematica Paul R. Efesl Bureau of Standards Phesiciet Seienes

Crowded Market Prices For Fruits And Vegetables

A garbled list of produce and prices from a market report includes cucumbers avocados okra melons peaches pears cantaloupes lettuce lemons mint potatoes and rhubarb with varied pricing notes and units. The dense OCR reads like a late 19th or early 20th century auction or commission cotations page with many misspellings and unclear figures but numerous named items and price figures remain recognizable.

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Poultry and Eggs Live Poultry and Fresh Eggs Adverts

Local listings show live poultry prices with Turseyn melding 12 to 35 certs, Friers 29 cents per unit, Ware ve 20 cents, Ducks 13 cents, Candied eggs and infertile eggs priced per 23 ert, with numerous dealers advertising end day specials and classed auction offers. Buyers urged to heed the offers today at the Laght cluster.

Texas Exhibit Plan for World Fair in Chicago 1982

Plans for a Texas exhibit at the 1982 World Fair in Chicago will be formed at a meeting of the event committee in Austin on September 22. Worter Whaley of the local chamber of commerce said a Texas committee chair will be chosen and a prominent Dallas businessman may lead the group. A finance report will be given and a planning committee will outline architectural and sectional divisions covering industry, horticulture, sericulture, livestock, tourism, and Texas possibilities.

Texas Chicago Evne Aualin Worter Whaley Chamber of Commerce Whaley Dallas Whaler Rosy &. Sterting Democraticc Ed Kifer Bam Antonio Texas Mort Whaley Caid

Savant Aims Gulf Power Venture Headlined by French Physicist

MATPANZARS, Coba. Strafeeane Georgesade, French scientist, expected to begin proposed scheme to produce inexpensive power from Gulf Stream. If successful, project could advance practical physics and attract funding for a major offshore system.

Matpanzars Coba Strafeeane Georgesade Ladas Mnee Gulf

Night club raid nets teens among those released in Chicago

In Chicago Little Bohemia district, youths were freed after a night club raid. Among arrestees was 15 year old Hernd Lelewer, linked to a wealthy bat manufacturer family. Officials noted the club Kaelion Kat drew a crowd of educated, adult patrons.

Chicago Little Bohemia Tage Court Hrzvid Lelewer Ue Kaelion Kat Eee

Wheat Prices Make Gains In Chicago Trading Start

Uncertainty over Argentina and firmer Liverpool futures pushed Chicago wheat prices higher at open with December up to 62 1/2 cents. Corn rose early then gained, while overall export business remained moderate and European conditions supported higher Liver pool quotes. Oats and other grains followed mixed moves as traders weighed port conditions and profit taking.

Chicago Sept. S—U Liverpool Jeter Germany Ialy Atreks United Kingdom Traters England Argentina Fuenas Aires Rome

Man Injured in Fall From Taxi at Gunter Hotel

Report from early Sunday states John Fieber at the Gunter hotel fell while boarding a taxi and sustained injuries. He was taken to Tretect B. Grean Seapitel for medical treatment.

Fieber Gunter Hotel Aril Toll Heathern Packie B. Grean Teoalteat

Oil and gas drilling plans near Corpus Christi Texas

An oil and gas drilling announcement west of Corpus Christi outlines activity following the Houston Oil Company No. 1 well. The Lawrence No. 2 and Morgan No. 1 wells are tied to a nearby oil field with depth readings around 4,000 feet and daily gas output projected near 7,000,000 cubic feet. The McComb Belt tract and Danigan No. 2 site preparations include derrick crews and rigging as operations proceed.

C. Richardson Gan Ile Houston Hunter Sip Coryne Christi Lawrence Sax McCombbelt Soxtet Company Aco V.M. Danigan

Oil Notes From Shreveport Field Report

Oil notes describe completions and tests around Shreveport Louisiana with references to National Oil Company, Fullerton area, and Webb Countys Webb. Reports include casing, drilling depths, and well status at several fields, mentioning producers at Orange and Raymendiille and productivity figures, with dates circa 1920s.

Money and Metal markets and methods in May

Fragmented report shows unclear trading data for precious metals and currency values with scattered references to London, New York, and percentage figures. Mentions of copper, silver, and bullion prices appear alongside stray numbers and uncertain terms.

Futures Market Sees Volatile Opening Amid Government Report

New Orleans and New York futures for cotton show opening declines then partial recoveries as traders await the government report. Prices swing with October and December contracts dipping to near lows before rebounding, while Liverpool cotton also trades lower amid hedging and liquidations.

Orleans Cottom Oorneil Liverpol Ian Dur Leochler Sturday Eoge Shorts Tate Veasion Benlow. le New York Southern Aken Marsel Liverpool Calles Lye Eanis Uuainesa Aller Lia Publica

Campbell Promoted to Colonel by War Department

Lieut Col Tilman Campbell is promoted to colonel by the War Department. Campbell has served as finance officer for the Eighth Corps Area for four years.

Campbell Tilman Campbell War Department Eighth Corps

Livestock Market Unchanged at San Antonio Auction

San Antonio livestock report shows steady bids across cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep. Prices highlighted include choice calves 3.10 to 6.20, vealers around 4.00 to 5.00, hogs and sows near 4.00 to 4.50, and sheep steady with lambs above 8.00 in city bids.

San Antonio ST. Lou Livprtack East ST Louie Beni Lac Hicher Mocoghas Ranbas City Livestock Barsas City Gong Rholer Morkar Freder Plvern Ecod Clacnsn Agrereix Zacye Lambs Helt Lam

Beeville Oil Test Drills New Field Near Normanre

A new oil discovery near Beeville in Bee County reports a test well that blew in with a 90 million cubic foot gas cap and a six eight production test. The operation, located six miles west of the Nichnik pool and southeast of Gray bury, shows oil and gas indications though initial flow was limited.

Tha Sims” Oil Companyollmark Hee Hee Vile Atonday Beeville Esse James York Autres

Missouri Pacific Posts Busy August and Year Totals

A report from Li W Baldwit of Missouri Pacific in St. Louis shows 139,060 car loadings on lines during August and 162,150 for August of the prior year. For the first eight months of 1930, 1,096,681 cars were hauled from connecting lines, with 1,151,054 loaded on the company’s lines.

Missouri Pacific Connerting Lines Camn

New York Sugar and Coffee Market Quiet and Unchanged

The New York OIGA market shows quiet trading with prices near 1 cent per pound for pats and 4.25 to 4.64 per 100 pounds for some commodities. Demand remains modest as traders await developments in Tuluca and other factors. markets see cautious activity with some hedging and distribution by house firms.

New York Oigan Eaieo Aly Lovay

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