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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
13
Chickie flees a crowded park path after sending a life altering message. Convinced the receiver will read it, she battles fear and longing as she confronts a looming cliff edge and the possibility of a tragic reunion with Jenies.
A quirky explainer on nopalitos cactus fronds as cheap sustenance in Mexico. It notes thorns removed and cactus flesh boiled or fried, mentions tunas fruit, Aztec lore, cactus as fuel, and cautions about misidentifying plant parts while recounting colorful anecdotes and edible uses.
Work on a Sunday School annex at the Denver Heights Methodist Church began after the San Antonio District Conference closed. The two story building will include a roof garden and a summer revival led by Rev. Wubert Smith, the church pastor.
A 10 year old boy, O G Lord, was slashed on the right arm with a knife at 419 Wicks Street. The assailant fled after the attack on Wednesday night and the youth was taken to Hubert B Groen hospital from the scene near South San Baba Istrest.
A fragmentary article muses on self restraint to keep cool during a looming conflict and mentions Dempsey facing boxing restrictions. It references a kidnaping case and hints at a cinema appearance for Dempsey while noting wartime tensions in New York.
A divorce is granted to a couple after the husband accuses his wife of leaving him. He remains with his milkman and she has gone home to her family. The report uses garbled OCR but notes the separation and blame directed at Edlo.
A Vienna woman followed her husband and his stenographer during a walk and produced a court ready kiss map. The document marks crosses at each location where the lovers paused to kiss. The striking exhibit was presented during the ongoing court proceedings.
Police recovered a stolen car belonging to Lee Howell after a late night chase through the city. Two juveniles allegedly drove the vehicle from the 300 block of Martin Street, abandoning it at Taena Vista and Concho streets when the tank ran dry.
John Paul Bauer faced automo bile theft charges in Thirty-seventh District Court after an insanity plea failed. The jury sentenced him to two years in the penitentiary with defense by Bernard Laden. County health officer Dr D Berrey testified Bauer was sane. theft alleged from A L Ballard on June 24, 1994.
Maria Alejandro mother of a Floresville boy allegedly poisoned with candy has filed habeas corpus proceedings for child possession in Floresville. The hearing is set for Thursday morning. she is represented by San Antonio lawyer Bat Cortigan who will travel to Floresville Thursday.
More than 150 entries have been filed for the Battle of Flowers parade, announced by Mrs A P Ward chair man of the Battle of Flowers parade committed.
A ground signal system devised by Lt Col Culver to warn pilots of dangerous weather along the San Antonio to Tucson air corridor moves toward implementation at Fort Clark Dryden Marfa and Tucson. The orange cement signal features a 10 foot circle and 20 foot arms with a movable panel to block the direction of inclement weather. It is in experimental stages but aimed to spread nationwide.
Mayor Tobin announced the new municipal auditorium and adjacent concrete retaining walls along San Pedro creek should be finished by January first. The auditorium with seats and scenery is estimated at 950000 dollars, plus a building fund addition of 300600 dollars from tax receipts after budgeting.
San Antonio health officials announce use of Gambusia Affinis minnows to curb local mosquitoes. Two crews will place free minnows in wells pools and troughs where draining is impractical. Minnows multiply fast and begin feeding within hours, offering long term suppression with community cooperation urged.
Captain Stevens reports a rattlesnake in Zapato county with a tequila bottle wedged in its midsection. Officers say the six foot snake with 27 rattles appeared blind when killed and the preserved hide shows the 23 proof smuggling claim.
At the San Antonio post office yesterday 100 chicks survived a rough trip from Cameron. After being denied entry at a farm they were found gasping and without food or water. Clerks lifted the lid, provided first aid with Otto Lutz assisting, and only three died. The survivors were sent back to the sender in Cameron.
Dr. F. C. Burgin of Laurel Heights Methodist Church will take part in the cornerstone laying of the McWarlin Memorial auditorium at Southern Methodist University in Dallas on Friday afternoon.
Miss M Hagman reports a purse snatching at the carnival on Wednesday night. The thief escaped with a vanity case and lipstick, a negligible haul, according to a report to city detectives.
The Texas Retail Clothiers and the Men's Apparel Club prepare for a Dallas convention April 27 to 29 to discuss ways to counter a looming garter and sock market collapse amid college fashion shifts. Emile Frank and M. M. Greenbaum lead talks on service, with national figures scheduled to speak. dinners and displays set in the Santa Fe building.
Police seek a roaming maniac who parked near O A Harter at Brackenridge Park. He allegedly begged grace at the table, then took $30 from the friend over three days of abstinence and disjointed accounts. Detectives report unclear language and a torn, partial description.
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