New Library 19 Haven for San Antonio
The San Antonio public library opens in a new building that adds a vivid personality to the city’s library service. It highlights open shelves, a popular periodicals room, and rooms designed for study, with space for about 230 000 books and extensive reference stacks.
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Bess Carroll
San Antonios Public Library
Mds
Robin Head
Antonio
Mel
Frances Adaphrey
Dreevion
Malstant
Hamphrer
Minnie Cameron
Clon
Gerioua
Herbert
Green
Terrapin Derby Pays Up To 19000 In Prizes
Aug 7, 192? HAN ANGELO Exposition offers between 800 and 19000 in prizes for the first annual Terrapin Derby set for Sept 22 to 27. Pecaton Chimley, assistant organizer, notes timing and location details with preliminaries on Tuesday and Friday and final day at the din. Employment ads appear amid program notes.
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Han Angelo
Weal Terra Exposition
Pecaton Chimley
Helt Tantedas
Britay
Drought Stops Western Texas Road Work
Drought and extreme heat halt highway maintenance in division 7 with San Angelo as headquarters. Maintenance chief BW Weim says Bishway No 30 between Sonora and Del Rio is stalled by dry soil and heat. State Highway No 20 project from Sonora will not start as planned this week.
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San Angelo
BW. Weim
Bishway No. 30
Sonora
del Tig
Otis Briggs Body Sent to Del Rio
The body of Otis Briggs will arrive in Del Rio on Sunday for burial after his death in Texas on Tuesday near the airport. His parents and several brothers survive, with details unclear due to damaged text and garbled OCR.
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del Rio
del Ahi
Cuca
Eud
Pyiiut
Timusos City
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Vhitrack
Gilantia
Hrigge
Funeral for Fen Gatariog in Texas ties family lines
Lee Lazarine, 74, buried at Del Rio DEL FID Texas, Aug 4 service held Woollirsdine afternoon for Fen Gatariog, 74, native Texan. He survived by three sisters, three sisters, and 39 grandchildren. The hat Used dere 25 yarn.
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Lee Lazarine
del Rio del Fid
Tesas
Fen Gatariog
Army Vt A wild epansae spellbound community
The spotlight notes a Vermont Army unit and local figures visiting the city. Harry Tamston of Cotulla attended the event Wednesday. Arthur Tlarimgan of Brenbau returned home after visits with friends. A lawn party and home gathering were planned with coffee served. Wilbur Hess of Fort Worth, in South Texas tournament, is a guest of Dans Courtnuy Challis Bra BOF Mibrreth nyenie.
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Wilbur Hess
Fort Worth
Tife
Dans Courtnuy Challis
Mibrreth Nyenie
Ail Mye
Charkes
Vacalin
Slonica Cita
University Chorus to Present Opera Trial by Iker
The University Chorus will perform an opera titled Trial by Iker Thursday evening at Daly Griffin. San Antonio conductor Mie University choir members will accompany.
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Austin
Rough Cotton Prices and Weather Affect Yields
The report notes extreme heat and heavy rainfall in July and August impacting cotton. Observers say the crop has deteriorated by at least 16 percent, with weather cited as a major factor. Farmers report stressed bolls, dampness, and rising temperatures hindering picking and curing efforts.
Shell fire injures boy amid chaotic Wednesday chaos
An explosion from a shell injures an eight year old boy in a busy street. Partial fragments scattered as emergency crews respond. Local authorities warn of hazards from unknown ordnance in the area.
Incinerator Put to Test in City Sewage Disposal Plant
Park Commissioner Jacob Ila announced Thursday that the incinerator near the sewage disposal plant will undergo a test before full approval. He said the unit has the largest capacity of any in the city, with nine holes and a 15 density capacity intended for waste management and site operations.
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Traul
Stubinta
Army Orders Conyrraat Ferter
Washington reports a set of military orders and assignments amid confusion and garbled names. The message lists officers and postings across regions including Washington, Camb Rank, and Vermont, with mentions of promotions, transfers, and local details blurred by OCR errors.
Tom Green Bales Arrive Near San Angelo From Irrigated Farm
Three Tom Green County bales arrived near San Angelo Texas from an irrigated farm run by Henson and Boyd, about a mile northeast of the town. The first bale weighed 180 pounds, the second from Knickerbocker, and the third from Mint. Arrival began a day earlier than 1920 with some rise in barley.
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San Angmio
Tom Green County
Nema Henson
Knickerbocker
Eeds
Mint
Micking
Commercial Credits Show Good Gains
Commercial Credit Company and subsidiaries report results for the six months ending June 30. Net income or earnings per share details appear mixed with dividends and asset figures noted. figures reflect average stock outstanding. The release states six months show weaker year over year comparison in some metrics, with gross revenue varying across lines and expenses linked to corporate charges.
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Brurk
SUIAL
Unclear incident report of fatal injury in Texas
A fragmented item reports a Black person fatally hurt during a confrontation with a Texas agent. The text mentions Wells and Covan, a Beaumont administrator, and references whites seizing beer and whiskey as part of the incident, but details are severely garbled and identities are uncertain.
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Iley
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Dichardson
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Ene
Vail
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Ceids
Neptune Show at San Marcos Draws Thousands
Neptune at San Marcos presented by Lloyd Patterson as part of a yearly marine show. Miss Halil Burkett and Helen Cagliff led a prior arrival of Hawaiian players aboard a canoe boat. Four swimmers carried flood lights as the coast line was drawn by Riverside. Prof. SM Sewell oversaw activities with an estimated 40 men in attendance.
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Riverside
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Amiiniae
Nentanian
Funeral Set for Aged Woman in St Joseph Parish
Funeral services are planned for an elderly widow died at her home on 2324 West Washington Street. Reverend I. Sebastian of St Joseph's Catholic Church will officiate. She was a longtime resident and member of St Francis parish. Survived by three sons and other relatives.
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Nera
Iver
Stuebhen
Laat Wonatoa Street
Heh
Coveliy
George
Cheis
Stuphre
Earthquake Strikes Southern Europe Near Murcia and Mimeria
Reports say a strong quake rattled the region between Murcia and Mimeria in Southern Europe yesterday. Homes were damaged and residents fled into the streets as tremors continued. no injuries were reported.
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Alber
Murcia
Mimeria
Welcck
Aged Man Struck Near Grave Dies in Reeville
An elderly resident named Ferdinant Terres, 70, of near Reeville, died from injuries after being struck near a cemetery where he stood in mourning for his daughter Mes Ay C Namier. He had been in poor health and was visiting the grave when the accident occurred.
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Ben
Mes
C. Namier
Sition
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