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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1939
Page
19
A distorted 0G week item praises dogs, their relationships with humans, and historic figures. It notes dogs as loyal companions, their roles in protection, guide work, and even as subjects of religious and political commentary, urging humane care, vaccination, and responsible ownership.
The San Antonio and Fort Worth insiders discuss stocker cattle surpluses and wartime price pressures. Traders note 40 percent yearly stocker gains, erratic weekly price swings, and cross border shipments as ranchers restock amid uncertain demand. A large Highland Hereford sale is planned, with hundreds of calves expected to move to northern feeders.
City officials set airport charges including first two campest schedules, monthly fees, and advance payments. Rentals and hangar privilege costs were fixed. A payroll of 14,358.48 was approved for city departments with Parks, Streets, and Public Works allocations.
Sewer system funding announced for Wilson County with federal and local shares. Jane Alan submits project details, noting Works Projects Administration support and a total budget around 49 926 dollars. Mayor E W Schwinder confirms federal funds near 2480 dollars and sponsor funds of 1440 dollars. National Week observance details included for December 4 celebration in Mint in Chnasitiattey.
Weimar will assume control of light and power services beginning October 1, as announced by Mayor Henry J. Lavas, Civil Official, with no adverse terms for the transition. Lavas stated readiness to manage related operations and ensure continued service at the same rate.
A rough OCR tale follows Mitler age 13 and younger brother Wally Mil er 18 from Lou ky Ky as they row a 71 foot canoe named Deanna Di bin along the Intracoastal Canal. They plan to travel to California to meet Picture Star Juvenile Motion. After trouble near Pat O Connor they were towed into Port Aransas and entered New Orleans canal.
A garbled year end market note reports buyers in Lampasas purchasing large quantities of wool and grass at varied prices. It notes prevailing prices around 34 to 40 cents per pound and mentions contracts earlier in the year. The text is fragmentary but centers on wool deals and price ranges.
A church gathering opens in a local Presbyterian church in Western Texas with about 40 delegates including pastors and elders from the district. The convention begins Tuesday night with an expected sermon and a vote to elect a new moderator.
Kansas City wheat and corn receipts mix with slight price moves as market reports from Fort Worth and Chicago note steady to modest changes. No. 2 red winter wheat, No. 2 dark northern spring and corn prices show limited movement amid varied bids and midday sales.
The market report notes mixed activity in sugar and coffee with declines in futures and flat to firm cash offers. Prices for raw sugar hover near prompt levels while Cuban offerings are scarce. coffee shows tight supply and variable futures with spread movement and dense trading activity across commodities houses.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions poultry, produce, votes, and various odd terms. Key names and clear events are not discernible. Summary remains unclear due to garbled input.
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