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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1927

Page

9

Light comedies and vaudeville thrill Texas week

Musical and stage offerings headline this week with Wallace Beery and Ray Holt premiering in Behind the Front and Were in the Navy Now at Texas theater. Jeno Austen performs at Mun destle theater while Gene Austin and Pathe Review provide musical high points. Also listed are The Merry Mad Gang at the Princess and The Land of Jags at Rosal theater with Kimating, plus a slate of dramas and comedies featuring Nilsson, Ranger, and Sati with varied romantic and comic plots across local houses.

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The Story of a Little Boy Tad by Colonel Pryor

A memoir style tale recounts a boy’s orphaned early life, Civil War upheaval, and gritty frontier years. The narrator, Sally a guiding aunt and various family shifts, details joining the Army of the Cumberland, surviving raids, and eventual cattle drives, with reflections on prayer and perseverance.

Ibe T. Pryor Mayere

City Approves Outlay of 300000 in Bonds Interest

City commission approves expenditure exceeding 300000 to cover interest coupons maturing bonds. Notes include 12500 on sewer bonds, 182 on the bond line, and 4918 on another bond. Official action follows vote on bond issues and related fiscal details.

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Sandusky Boat Blaze Destroys Eighteen Vessels

An August incident in Sandusky involved a fire that destroyed a boatyard and eighteen boats. Obie Sandusky, along with Cobbien Works, faced a $500,000 loss estimate as authorities investigated the blaze and its causes.

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Viscount dies after suspected poison in Londons scene

Aug. report from London notes the viscount who used to be known as George William Caveo perished after a fever thought to stem from suspected venom. The evening program featured singing and stage acts, with Talbert and other performers drawing applause before the tragedy was announced.

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Funeral Services for Arthur Behr Held in Kuippa

Funeral services are set for Arthur Behr who died Monday in a San Satel hospital. He was a watcher and partner in Kuipen area, with long local ties. Survived by widow Alma Behr, a sister, three daughters Fatelle Louie and Nanty Behr, two sons Tedie and Earl Behr, and brothers Oscar CLomar Kaippa and Exich Behr.

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Last 60 Children Start Vacations at Camp Lat-a-Lot

Thirty to sixty children began their summer break at Camp Lat-a-Lot near Confort under sponsorship by the welfare department of the chamber of commerce. Organizer Ridney Kring announced the four groups started their sessions, noting improved spirits reported by several mothers.

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Flood Waters at Pendleton Levee Rise

Flood waters pour through the Pendleton levee on the Arkansas River south of Diné Bhit today during the Fourth of July holiday. Secretary of the Arkansas flood service warns residents as authorities monitor imminent overflows and mitigation steps amid rising river levels.

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Tourists to Mexico Register Increase

Reported in the last two weeks by the office of Menie Wounal Gagern, the tourism office notes a rise in travelers entering Mexico. Officials credit easing travel rules and seasonal demand for the uptick.

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How to Sell Successfully in the Last Pressing Problems

A long-abbrevased account by B C Forbes on mastering sales through persistent calls and service. It recounts a salesman’s record keeping, averaging income per call, and stresses genuine customer service as central. The piece cites experiences from organizations in Chicago and branches abroad, illustrating sales ethics and relationship building.

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Reserve Bank Board Meeting Aims to Review Reports

The Reserve Bank Board schedules its second meeting of the term to discuss routine business and preliminary reports. Director Minne Crump is noted among attendees. agenda includes review of operations and future plans.

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Fines levied after Somerset dance disturbance

Police report five individuals fined for rowdy conduct at a Somerset dance on Saturday night. One suspect accused of shooting lights at the event remains jailed in Bexar County, while another was arrested in Sab Antoule. Witnesses mentioned disturbances continuing into Monday with costs assigned by the Peace Court Tosvis Toliz.

Bani Austin Howe Cudieholm Tadlone Riteen Wie Nessa Somerset Wen Tisbee Tovis Sonerset Gil Ae Bexar County

Boon Enlists in Army Finance Office

Fragmented dispatch states Captain Be Gothoin and others from the South Texas chamber of commerce will attend a chamber meeting in Morosville during the coming evening. The text is garbled but indicates military finance office linkage and a local business gathering.

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Aviators Battle With Distance

A fragmented report details aviation teams and pilots preparing for long distance trials. Mentions the Pride of Detroit planned by William Brock, and various stakeouts at Curtiss Page in New York, with pilots like James D. Uiil and Paul TR. Weavers arranging routes toward Nome and Brazil as competition and testing push forward within ten days.

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Fraud Found in Passports in Cordoba

Fragmented report states a passport fraud case in Cordoba with authorities pursuing conspirators. Mentions agencies, arrests, and investigations, but details are unclear due to garbled text.

Scarce fruits and market woes at San Antonio wholesale fair

Opening of the San Antonio wholesale market saw scarce offerings and weak demand. Figs fetched about $1 per crate, while prices varied for other fruits. Traders noted high competition, limited supply, and uncertain prospects as the market struggled to set clear prices despite multiple buyers and merchants in attendance.

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Local Produce Prices From Wholesale Market Report

The list shows vegetable and fruit pricing across items such as Grapes priced at 184 to ELSS per bushel and Oranges at 1987.30 per hex. Other items include Tomatoes 1.14 per basket, Cabbage cent per pound, Apples 205 per tin, and Oranges 1987.30 per hex with Poultry and eggs also listed among varied rates.

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Kinert kin tribe and Dilley road project in Texas area

A fragmented Texas account describes Kinert kin community in Helbronville and a proposed road linking Dilley with the valley. It mentions Kinwell clan gatherings, local livestock issues, and regional leaders from Del Mio and Morrill. The piece weaves farm life, cattle, goats, and county officials with references to tariffs, embargoes, and a farm association convention.

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Local crews resume work on unidentified project west of city

Fragmented report notes several crews returned to work weeks ago after a pause. Mentions locations near the western area and names an official entity or group overseeing operations. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate ongoing activity and resumed tasking.

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Unclear oil field activity report near Fordtran area

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a dilRig unloaded at Inez for a test in the Fordtran area, with references to VAGUTETA Ane and Sly Valley AIL Houston. Mentions of a night meeting, pipe dine, landing, and possible production details appear garbled, leaving only scattered names, places, and uncertain events in the vicinity.

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Three Churches to Hold Picnic Event

Three churches announce a shared picnic with locations and schedule details. The notice highlights community gathering, fellowship, and respectful attendance expectations.

San Angelo School Work Begins Sept 19

The notice outlines school start procedures for San Angelo with planned work beginning on September 19. It mentions examinations and assignments tied to the new term and notes updates from local officials and Felix Sunprige Fondo.

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Laurel Street Gadered Ped Laural Street Gadered Ped

Fragmentary OCR text mentions hearings and a commission, with scattered names and references to streets and dates. It is unreadable in many parts but implies some municipal process or schedule, plus unrelated fragments about people and locations. The readable nouns include Laurel Street, Prieto, commission, hearings, and Friday.

Plants Gain At Angelo Area Power Plant News

City records show projects at Angelo area plants with buildin delays and misdated reports. City engineer notes totals for seven months reaching around 0.25 million per item, with partial figures and annual totals near two hundred thousand.

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Mission School Opens September 12

Reported by a local bulletin Mission schools will begin the new term on September 12 with teachers listed for duty at various campuses including Meadehurst and Edisburg. The public school system will follow with further staffing and enrollment details forthcoming.

C. Tutti Holt Mission Edisburg

Corpus Furniture Dealers Organize in Christt Arizona

Corpus dealers form a professional organization in CHRISTT ARIZ with officers including TL N Hatterwhite and Mrs Rworge Calvert. Other listed members are Norton, and R Holeman, with Ritease referenced in the text.

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