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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1931
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text shows Hoover urging unity and national effort to rebuild after crisis. Emphasizes self containment resources labor and industry. Mentions American leadership and the wartime or emergency context with a strong call for united action.
An advertisement touts internal circulatory issues as the true cause of piles and claims external remedies fail. It promotes Dr J Leanhardt as a specialist whose internal treatment supposedly clears congested bloats, heals tissue, and provides lasting relief, with a warning against ineffective tonics and salves.
President Hoover addressed the American Legion urging unity to curb government deficits and maintain essential services. He lauded veterans’ service, urged fiscal restraint, and welcomed the Legion’s offer to aid nationwide recovery efforts while warning against increased federal spending.
The British government suspends gold payments under the 1925 act prompting fear of withdrawals while stock markets react. London copper and tin rise amid the policy shift. New York and international exchanges show volatility. Mexico City notes Britain’s move echoes its own silver standard. exports gain while imports suffer.
Detroit reports Hoover Mellon and Tamont discussed Britain's action on the gold standard at a White House dinner. Officials noted normal stock exchange activity and U S bank behavior as signs of broader impact. The day featured advances of 2 to 5 dollars over Saturday's close amid other prominent shares.
The Texas house postponed the cotton acreage conference report to 2 p m amid debate on a compromise bill reducing 1942 cotton acreage to 30 percent of current cultivation. The measure aims for an eventual 40 percent reduction in 1932 and 1933, with land rotation. Arkansas Governor Parnell urged farmers to seek broader support on whether a special session should convene to enact cotton relief aligned with Texas.
A Harlandale home at 110 Lemesser Street in Enelaminte burned Monday morning, causing about 4000 dollars in damage. Neighbors alerted firemen who prevented spread to adjacent houses. the resident was away at the time.
Nanking reports strong anti Japanese sentiment as mass meetings and student parades surge against southern Manchuria occupation. Officials note Kiangchengtse evacuated but major cities remain under Japanese military grip. Foreign Minister C T Wang warns of possible loss of lives though no surrender.
Onward Gibson two years old of IG0L North street son of G W Gibson was struck by an automobile in the 200 block of Munson street and placed under a doctor’s care Monday.
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