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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1927
Page
8
Fragmented text shows a tense arrival of strangers at a village as leaders and chiefs grapple with etiquette, food, and ritual dance. A white rag, spears, and drums frame a tense scene while visitors demand hospitality and a new deity.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Spanish explorers with crucifix, fort, and mission aims at a frontier “likely place.” Friar and Don Alonso discuss claims of land amid unfamiliar Indians, star charts, and the lure of a rich, unclaimed frontier awaiting planting of civilization.
Willys Overland president Seto A. Willys accompanied by A. S. Til hoted visited San Antonio as guest of Knight Overland dealer and inspected local Willys-Overland shop and factory. He traveled via special car, stopping in Austin and driving through the Alamo City with officials including McKee and Murray as they toured the area avoiding sensational street tales lingering from earlier days.
The Fortieth Legislature faces bribery allegations amid expulsion talk for Dale and others. Witnesses testifying describe an alleged scheme to influence a pending bill in which Moore served as author and both men were members.
Serrie DEI Rio Tex reports 400 new troops have arrived at Villa Acuña across the Rio Grande, bringing total arrivals in three days to 400. Strangers crossing the international bridge are being closely questioned.
Miss Trene Rose Preslar, 3913 Sebraski, owner of the Giret bathing suit, took part in the Fiesta Fete Ballet at the Auditorium Thurs night. She holds a 1 percent physical test certificate and beauty prizes to her name.
An appeal invites Mothers and Fathers to obtain free all wool swimming suits by visiting 507 E Travis Street at Broadway corner. Subscriptions must be new, with six new subscribers required. the offer contrasts $3 stores and a $2 free suit and mentions a local character Charlie the duck in the water.
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