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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1936

Page

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Fires ravage seven states and Alberta as brush burns escape control

A vast forest fire sweep across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Idaho, Washington, California, and Alberta threatening timber and homes. Firefighters and volunteers battled the blazes as residents evacuated, rain remained elusive, and officials reported several areas reaching major fire status amid a harsh dry spell.

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County moves to redistrict Bexar precincts

The Bexar County Commissioners Court unanimously approves a plan to redistrict voting precincts to cap each at 300 qualified voters. The change aims to speed vote counting but will raise election costs and require at least 1 additional precinct, with the current quota at 16. Some precincts exceed 800 voters.

Bexar Country Commissioners’ Court J. W. Donpeil

Allred Parents Visit Governor in Austin

Mr. and Mrs. R. Allred of Bowie, parents of Governor Allred, arrived in Austin to pay a short visit to their son during the stay in the capital.

Allred Austin Jug Airs R. Allred Bowie Governor Allred iGay

Mary Astor diary draft reveals liaison with George Kaufman

In lavender ink Mary Astor details a romance with playwright George Kaufman, describing months of meetings, dinners, and travel from 1925 to 1935. The lines recount encounters at the Beverly Wilshire, the Ambassador, and the Trocadero, along with notes on Dr. Thorpe’s attempts to influence her divorce case and custody talks regarding Marilyn.

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Record heat pits East Texas as temps soar across state

A jumble of overheated readings from cities like Dallas Fort Worth Palestine Corsicana and Shreveport shows Texas baked under rising temperatures. Weather forecasts predict cloudy skies showers along the coast and continued warmth across West and East Texas with scattered showers on the coast.

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Fire Causes Heavy Damage in Tyler City

Tyler Telegraph reports a major blaze causing extensive damage to a bulking site and disrupting telegraph communications. Fire Captain Jene McCurley suffered a lacerated hand while fighting the fire. damage estimated between 75,000 and 125,000 dollars.

Tyler Tyler Mingel Jene McCurley

Wanes Stching Stops Gel Prompts Relief

Advertisement for a skin treatment product claiming relief from itching and pimples. Mentions use with Black and White Skin Soap. notes packaging with 20¢ to 25¢ prices. Includes references to safe meal and protective claims, with several garbled phrases.

Bartheie Ana Ernie Opraene

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