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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1929
Page
21
New York cotton opens firm with gains around a few points, market driven by weather and crop reports. Liverpool cotton prices show slight declines as bollish conditions offset by rains and woolly supply concerns. trade reports indicate subdued demand and shifting futures positions amid logistical chatter.
Wall Street reports detail merger talks involving a British American and two French firms with combined assets over seven thousand dollars, August sales gains for Sally Frock stores, a new Bluepoints subsidiary forming under General Electric lineage, and notices of factory plans by Fokker and a Los Angeles SAC plant. The narrative includes stock holdings by Hanover Fire Insurance and listings of major bank and industry stakes, with merger completion delayed and gold market data from London brokers.
Fireman F. J. Caren, listed at 108 North San Marcos Street, transitions from fireman to driver. Assigned duties include hose coil patrol at Station 15 on Nuetl San Marsua Street with stake in ongoing city fire operations.
New York reports stocks lower after initial strength. Credit conditions tighten with calls for loans surge and public utilities, specialties, and big names rallying briefly before declines. Fed advisory council meeting prompts caution, while some earnings and stock splits attract attention.
Fragmentary report notes that Ryan Status will have its status revealed within the week. Mentions M Chambery and Tuesday coverage and references to Pine Vill, Ayqualn, and local figures such as Chief Con Cureton. Quality of readable text is limited and obscures clear details.
Jan Aplouin commission and car of Jonathan apples from Washington priced at 3.00 to 5.70 a box Tuesday. Lusher pears dropped from Xt to Washed roads kept many growers from coming to town. Trade was good for the few who could make the trip. Cantaloupes fetched Fra a bushel, sweet potatoes at 1.75 per bushel, trade dull at poultry markets with prices steady.
A long OCR listing of assorted market quotes for produce including apples, cantaloupes, grapes, beans, onions, lemons, peaches, tomatoes, potatoes, and many others. Names of items, prices per bushel, pound, or crate are interspersed with misspellings and garbled entries, reflecting a historic market sheet.
Fragmented text shows unclear names and numbers. Limited readable entities include a reference to Devers and Rooters with monetary figures and times. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the legible portions.
A reminiscence by C. McC. Anderson recounts Tampico Mexico during its oil boom. The author notes population growth from 6000 to 125000, wells producing up to 200000 barrels per day, devalued money, and widespread gambling with tens of thousands in stakes. The piece reflects rapid prosperity and social changes driven by oil exploration.
San Antonio livestock market featured Hoge advancing to 25 dollars per 100 pounds in the lap price after a week at ZA amid light sale weather. Cattle and calves showed varied bids with bulls, steers, and heifers trading unevenly, while lambs topped near 9.25 dollars for medium grades. Receipts were substantial, trucks limited by washouts, and buyers cautious on fat cattle and yearlings as prices moved within narrow ranges.
Fort Worth Texas reports mixed market activity for poultry and produce with arrivals and shipments on several tracks. Prices for various poultry and produce items are noted, including turkeys, turkeys and other goods, with references to brokers, sales, and market conditions. The piece lists several commodities and their status on September 17 as traders noted weaker demand and routine broker activity.
A garbled market note references New York AIGAR and SEW indices with mentions of May futures and trading activity. It hints at varied demand shifts, with references to canning, market hedges, and a tentative price range around a benchmark level. Names and specifics are obscured in the OCR jumble.
Creager makes a stop during a trip to prom capital. He telephones a joint event toward Terns on the morning of Nop Antonin Vaedag. The same mayor firstenirl Vaetfie Vinen appears in a convective oleplane of the Ven-American Ale Heryice for Grownaville.
Wheat futures fell to the lowest level in over a month as Argentina rains ease drought fears and ample North American stocks weigh on markets. Prices briefly recovered after buyers entered the market, while export demand remained light. Corn, oats, and provisions stayed firmer with mixed moves. SAN ANTONIO GRAIN MARKET reports appear with scattered figures and currency-like codes.
Fragmentary OCR reads as scattered references to metals and values, including terms like London, per can, prices, and dealer purchase notes. No coherent events or names to establish a clear news item.
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