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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1925
Page
11
Fragments reveal a dramatic tale of engagement, tragedy, and marriage arranged amid illness and death. A heroine recalls a past filled with fear and loss while preparing for an eight o'clock meeting as tension and longing mount. The scene ends with a quiet resolve and steps toward a looming, fateful reunion.
Fragmentary text referencing cooks and cooking in a domestic setting. Mentions a girl, aunt, tea, and a salon like home economics. Lacks coherent events, dates, or clear entities.
Phil Wright, San Antonio fire and police commissioner, announced that Woodlawn Lake dredging will provide silt and debris for free fertilizer. He said residents can simply take it away for use in gardens and lawns this spring.
Tuan Zamora, 49, of 602 Belmont, suffered a fractured right arm and other injuries Tuesday night after stepping into the path of a car driven by Rust Johnson on Indiana Street. He was taken to Roberts hospital by Greenlamar and an ambulance crew.
Patrolman Mike Ligo flashed a signal to an automobile parked on Commerce Street as two young men fled. Witnesses say they asked about the law and fled the scene after the encounter, leaving unclear details of any contraband or motive.
A youth named Vesineina, aged 10, was struck by a street car at Crk reek on Tuesday night but escaped serious injury. Motorman FL AL operated the vehicle as investigators explore the incident and the exact location in Lomа.
Fragmentary OCR text references names, places, and events in a disjointed mix. It mentions Evcreti Borgia, dining on steaks, a bridal shower in an Ohio town, gas color schemes, the Postmaster General urging flight for men, and Salvation Army training in New York, among unrelated snippets and garbled phrases.
A 15 year old girl left home after writing a farewell note to her parents. Detetives and authorities received a report explaining the disappearance. The girl may have gone to Corpus Christi with a person named Weypare. Parents were notified and police issued inquiries.
About 300 delegates attending the National Convention of Parents and Teachers in Austin will visit San Antonio on May 2 for a day of sightseeing. Hostess committees plan a reception at the train, luncheon at a Mexican restaurant, trips to missions, and tea at Dr and Mrs Rhodes. Cars donated by PTA and Mothers Council members will transport delegates.
Archaeologists report discoveries near Lake Patzcuaro Michoacan including an idol resembling Anubis and other figures in baked clay. The set suggests ancient medical practices a goddess figure and possible links between Mexican and Egyptian civilizations. Further digs continue.
A group of four, including Patramnen Mills and Casangra, were gaming on Hast Commerce Street when dice repeatedly jumped from a bed to the floor. Sergeant Bear separated them as officers intervened, after one participant urged the others to stop.
The will of Annie Smith Wolfe former superintendent of San Antonio schools who died April 20 was filed for probate Tuesday. The estate is appraised at a figure around three thousand dollars and a codicil directs trust care for the Wolfe family through a three member committee.
Telegraphic order from Governor Miriam A Ferguson freed Bexar County inmate Haas from jail. Sheriff Jamge Stevens released Haas after a pardon order to follow. Haas, a 50 year military veteran, had been jailed February 4 for failing to stop and render aid.
A Bexar Steam Laundry driver reported a cadet's uniform stolen from the delivery wagon Tuesday afternoon. Detectives have a suspect description and are pursuing leads.
Hallie Miss Hallie demonstrates skill with needle and thread in a feature highlighting modern girls and creative craft. The portrait praises resourceful artistry and practical talent in everyday life.
Miss Reeder of 3027 West Houston Street, aged 26, gains attention for self made frocks and hats in Brackenridge High School sewing programs. Trained by teachers Miss Eisie Pickett and Miss G. Lacy, she progressed from novice to prize winner, designing hats and dresses that earned top city and second state honors.
An article extols Texas produce shown aboard railroad dining cars and on menus. It notes large Texas stocked commissaries in San Antonio for Southern Pacific Katy and International Great Northern lines, with Missouri Kansas and Texas and L G N also supplying. It highlights fruits dairy meats and other Texas specialties promoted to eastern markets.
Local report by Bess Carroll on San Antonio public school art classes turning into practical crafts. Students at Main Avenue High School learn pattern work, relief decoration, and hand painted items like scarfs and lamp shades. The program aims to combine artistic skill with financial viability for graduates.
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