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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1931

Page

15

Corn Harvests And Labor Struggles In Nueces County

The report notes corn harvests will start September 1 and aims to employ unemployed workers. Antonie claims supply will meet Mee demand, while officials observe slow work conditions. About 100 highway laborers and four applicants sought jobs, with some promises of steady work but no immediate improvement in conditions.

Antonié Nueces Gourneys Cora Darvesta Ylu Al-Itt Consurietfan T.plotketh Slonday

Five Known Dead in Japanese Storm and Aftermath

Japanese storm leaves five known dead and scores injured. Destruction reported across Miyako and Jehigaki regions with buildings damped and fires noted. Volcanic activity nearby adds to widespread disruption as rescue efforts begin.

Tokio Japan Miyako Jehigaki

Two Priests Set Sail for Orient Mission Service

A farewell service marked the departure of two Maryknoll priests bound for Asia. The event honored 180 years of Catholic missionary work as they join a U S party to serve in China, Korea, and neighboring lands, continuing long-standing church outreach.

Orient Maryknoll Niitata United States Zenyito Korta Anehuria Cathomissionariea

Lexas Oi Average 14.1 Cents Per Barrel Report

A fragmented note references an 14.1 cent average per barrel for Lexas oil and a sample lane from a hed automobile. The text appears to be garbled with mentions of a week ending and a specific address, suggesting a financial or commodity report with unclear context.

Lexas Aus Verheld LNLDG Samlle Case Ti R. Long Pinto Weet Hia Hed Sonia

Negroes Seek Orphan Fund for Ella Stig Orphanage

Local residents, led by S. J. Sutton of Douglas High School, aim to raise an additional $10,000 for the Ella Stig orphanage construction in Antonia. The drive gathered about 800 people Monday, with many pledging $25 and $50 gifts toward building comfortable quarters for the Negro children of the city.

Ella’ Stig Gan Antonia Albert Steves Sr Tomare S.J. Sutton Douglas High School Gok Buancas Vitali

Girl Poet Spends Birthday in Bed in Hospital

New York August 1 Nathalia Crane poet who wrote her first book at nine celebrated her eighteenth birthday in a hospital today. Her father Clarence P Crane said she was injured when stepping from an automobile a month ago and that the development might necessitate an operation.

New York H— Nathalia, Crane Clarence P. ‘Crane

Wheat used as cheap feed on farms in Washington

In Washington prices for wheat are at a market low as farmers increasingly use it as livestock and poultry feed instead of the more expensive corn. This shift highlights a cost saving measure across farms nationwide amid widespread economic pressures on grain markets.

Washington, D.C

Painful Piles Ad Claims Quick Relief with Dr Leonhardt

An advertisement touts Dr. J. Leonhardt's prescription remedy for piles asserting quick relief from itching bleeding and discomfort without cutting. It promises healing by reducing congestion in the lower bowel and claims effectiveness even in long-standing cases.

Dr. J Leonhardt Hearold

Trans County Tax Slashed by Court Ruling

Aug 11 report notes a reduction in the tax rate for 1931 by the county justice court. The roll rate fell 2 cents per hundred while the option remained unchanged. Details are sparse due to fragmented OCR text.

Count Jesionera Court

California Workers Get Wage Scale

Sacramento Calif Aug 11 Beginning next Friday California public works laborers will be entitled by law to the prevailing wage scale in their districts under Senator J M Inions bill backed by organized labor. It applies to workers paid by all public bodies starting August 14.

Daiversa Eer Sacramento Calif J.M. Iniono Leromts

Smuggler Pedro Hobbs Freed on Peso Bond

In Juarez jail since December 1830, Pedro Hobbs, accused of smuggling 56 pescu geld from Mexico to the United States, was released on a 2000 peso bond in El Paso Wergs on August 11.

EL Paso Wergs Pedro Hobbs Juarez Miexico

American Foreign Travel Increases as Passport Issuance Soars

Washington August 11 1930s officials announce state department passport data showing a record July for American foreign travel. In July 1029 issued 19 116 passports a peak while July 1030 saw a dip followed by a rise last month.

Washington DL. C State de Parteat Austeromment

Roosevelt Form Clubs Expand in DC Support Network

Washington Aug 11 Organization of Roosevelt Southern clubs backing Franklin D Roosevelt governor of New York for the Democratic presidential nomination is under way in the nation capital.

Washington, D.C Roosevelt Southern Clubs Franklin D. Roosevelt New York

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