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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1922
Page
2
A chaotic market report details fresh produce prices and availability. Citrus, melons, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce, and berries fluctuate with scarce supplies pushing prices higher while certain items like strawberries show mixed trends amid notes of market activity and egg shortages.
A fatal fire in Fort Worth destroys part of a building after starting on the second floor. The blaze, which drew thousands of spectators and required police traffic control, caused extensive damage estimated over 1250 dollars and involved the Ketler Automobile Mezz.
Burian wo Parris, widow of the late congressman, has been urged by friends to run for the unexpired term in Congress but has decided, according to programs, not to be a candidate to fill the vacancy. It is probable she may become a candidate for the full term.
San Francisco reports a surge of armed seagoing yachts and war planes to crack down on bootleggers. Officials say thousands of smugglers are using the coastline, and federal forces are intensifying patrols along Pacific ports to curb illicit traffic.
In a today announced conference Willian Bo Hamilton and Jan Prandsen were noted as involved with customs matters. Millard and other collectors were mentioned in relation to the ongoing inquiry and regional authorities were cited as part of the record.
Mrs McCormick announces planned air service between New York and Chicago using two passenger planes at $2 million each, carrying 200 passengers and 6000 pounds freight. Flights aim to cover the distance in ten hours with comparable fares to transcontinental trains, offering evening New York to Chicago travel.
In Denton Texas on April 19 Annie Webb Blanton announced her bid for Congress from the thirteenth district. She seeks the unexpired term of Inte Lucum W Parrish and the regular term. Blanton spoke in the Sixteenth district courtroom to a crowded audience and emphasized her past as state superintendent.
The article reports on a woman’s remarks reading from the January 12 1922 Congressional Record in which she defends rural workers and criticizes a Cummings Bill while backing revising the Volstead Act to align with Texas norms. She opposes light wines and beers yet supports aiding rural people and argues against sending a figurehead to Congress.
In Charleston West Virginia on April 14 reports from operators and union officials indicate strike conditions in Southern West Virginia coal fields. The text notes two important factors in the strike’s effect on production and cites little change in output despite tensions.
Government rail conference legal and technical committees meet Monday in Washington to frame the report. The sessions aim to outline recommendations on rail policy and safety standards, with officials from the agencies overseeing transport and infrastructure expected to participate.
A garbled historic ad extols Calotube as a benign tablet for nervous, digestive, and liver issues. It claims no nausea or indigestion after a single dose, promises morning clarity and appetite, and warns buyers to avoid counterfeit packages bearing the Calatube trade mark.
Secretary Aporcy unveils an apunerd as Pyelsninary reports indicate yield by committees. Next week will begin considering Bual recommendations as the process advances.
Mr. Youle leaves Wolff & Marx after ten years as Drapery and Floor departments head to join The Tay e Decorating Company as chief draper. His background includes training, organization skills, and a network of friends. he will relocate to the Toye Decorating Company’s new quarters.
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