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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1939

Page

14

Crime figures reveal uneven police strength across cities

The piece compares police and civilian staff in U S cities by population, noting Pueblo Colorado ranks among the smallest forces. It cites New York City as the city with the largest force and discusses crime patterns in Milwaukee and other large centers during 1930. It also notes Fall River and Roaring Spring as notably quiet in that period.

Ly Damot Pueblo Colo United States Coto Park Arhhin Texas Herwyn Berwyn Washington Brooklinr Mags White Plains N.Y Dr.mingham Ala Akron Ohio Brmingham Oakland Calif St. Pott Minn Toledo Houston Dat- Jan New York City Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Los Angeles Besvon Hay St Louis Baltimore Cleveland San Francisco Buffalo Newark Milwaukee Quarterly Bulletin Milwauskee Philly Pete San Fransisco New York Fall River Roaring Spring Penn

Texas World War I Hog Market Recalled by Old Hands

The article recalls the World War I hog market with seven men including Charley Traugott and Wilkes Kohmann, noting prices rose to a peak after American entry and fell again by 1920. They describe wartime yields, cow and hog prices, and a cholera epidemic among hogs, with personal memories of trading conditions and market shifts.

Ted United States Waitil

City Hires Steps To Distinguish Police Uniforms

City announces forthcoming changes to merchant police uniforms after complaints that some officers wore attire like patrolmen. Officials aim to reduce confusion by adopting distinct dress codes for merchant police and related public safety roles.

Asmado Pailte Clier Ray Ashworth Merchant Police

London Money and Metals Markets Report

London money and metals markets closed with prices mixed as wool and jute prices eased. Short term bills moved higher while midweek activity showed limited demand and selling pressure on wool and flax items during the week.

Oil News Digest with Duval to Jackson County Wells

Duval County reports two miles north of Lan Hel a gas and oil well yielding 400 barrels per day with gravity off a choke. Jackson County notes a patrolount company well recovered 100 fast draining oil and 42 pounds pressure at a drill stem test. Other counties report swabs, pressures, and core work on multiple parcels and wells.

Duval County Magnolia Perolnot I County Ranch Company Wilten Lan Hel Jennin Schlumbierger Moenoly Raelgem Piedra Liuidved Viaeimloind Wald County Philips Petroleum Cormoration Gumordondy G. Sattiny Fenny Fordyce Trois Uetuch Macnolin Patrolount Company B. West Vandernut Ion Presiuen Alm Wells Marnelia, Petroleum Company'a Maun Wildent Gloria Ban Patricio Molin Wilieat Sintan

Methodist Pastors Meetings Resume In San Antonio

The association of San Antonio will resume weekly sessions at 10 a m Monday at Travia Burk Methodist Church. Plans for completing the year’s work will be made.

Association of San Antonio Molday Travia Burk Ehurch

Fire Alarms Respond to Multiple Mentions of Overheating

Fire alarms reported at several locations with no damage found. Residents or staff noted overheated water heaters and stoves causing minor nuisance alarms. Units were dispatched to Eleanore avenue San Pedro avenue and nearby blocks with no injuries or property loss reported.

Baxter D. J. Greer Eleanore Avenue Berlarmley San Pedro Avenue Kinonah

Church Faculty to Hear Special Talk

Church faculty of the First Presbyterian will occupy a reserved section at the Sunday morning service to hear Dr. P.B. Him discuss The Task of the Church. He will outline the faith program of the church in a series of sermons. De, TN will speak on Bible lesson Sunday night.

Dr Webb to Speak on Clash of World Forces

Pastor Dr Perry of First Baptist church will preach on The Clash of World Forces at YM Sunday service. He will discuss Russia Germany and other nations from a biblical perspective, using selected scripture to illustrate the theme.

Webb Perry ¥. Webb First Baptist Cinech World Forces Russia Germany

Dr A V Boand To Speak Sunday At Beacon Hill

Dr A V Boand, recently retired from a vocal ministry in Estes Park Colorado, will preach Sunday at 11 a m at Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church on Mountain Top Experiences. Plans will be outlined for the work of the early call at the monthly meeting of the session Tuesday at 1 p m.

A. V. Boand Extes Park Colo Beacon Hill Ad. Ma

Avples and Markets Seek Stable Prices Across Regions

A chaotic OCR style listing shows varied commodity prices across markets including avples, grapes, potatoes, onions, and dairy. It notes price per bushel, crate, or pound for fruits, vegetables, and dairy, with several typos and inconsistent spellings but captures the stance of a bustling market page with multiple regional entries and unit-based pricing.

Bond Refunding Set at Harlingen

Harlingen city commission approved a refunding plan for 829200 municipal bonds with Rawson Davidson of Wichita subject to 75 percent holder approval. The move could save 199378 and require annual payments of 5000 on the debt.

Harlingen Cormission Los Rawson-Davidson Company Wichita Hugh Ramsey

Livestock Market Report from Chicago Hogs and Cattle Slump

USDA livestock prices show meager hog slaughter and lower cattle figures across Chicago markets. Reported values include hogs around 7.25 to 9.75 per hundred, cattle at mixed levels with steady to lower tendencies, and provincial price movements across western grass ranges with varying week-to-week shifts.

Chicaco Tavestoch Chicago USDA Collins Culver Oman Awa Federa Janis Nasar Widuins Sheen Tanita Pinkenion Dyer Tamly

Grain Markets San Antonio Grain Prices Note Varied Corn Wheat

Grain market notes from San Antonio show mixed prices for corn and wheat. White corn on ear quoted around 26 cents per bushel, Yellow corn on ear about 22 to 26 cents, White corn per bushel ranges around 26 cents to 28 cents, Wheat prices listed near 1.40 dollars per bushel with varied quotes.

San Antonio Bbc Duiahel

Cotton Markets Open Mixed in New York and New Orleans

Cotton futures opened barely steady with slight declines in New York and New Orleans as traders weighed active selling and market rumors. Prices showed small moves across months with May and March contracts indicating light activity and tentative direction.

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