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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1924

Page

10

Citrus Lander Elevation Might Push Planting North

A survey of citrus lands reveals elevation and temperature greatly affect growth. Higher sites show potential for northward expansion as 10 feet of elevation can swing temps by up to 15 degrees. Windbreaks, soil type, grafting technique, and graft knot exposure play crucial roles in tree survival and productivity. Citrus leaders emphasize careful grafting, soil choice, and wind protection to maximize success in higher locations.

H. M. Madison Sap Railroad Texas J. M. del Curto R. Halstead U. & Plant Menxico Guadalajara

Judge West in Waco for court all week

District Federal Judge DuVal West is now hearing civil cases in Waco and will probably remain there all week. United States Attorney J. D. Hartman and Stant Attorney Williams, United States Marshal D. A. Walker, Chief Deputy Marshal Knight, and Chick District Clerk Tecumseh Thompson are listed.

DuVal West Waco United States Williama D.A. Walker Marshall Knight Tecumseh Thompson

Texas Mules Survive Blaze Near Huisache Street

A Mexican man set a brush heap on Huisache Street to burn brush when mules hitched to a lumber wagon wandered close and touched the flames. The wagon and lumber burned, but the mules and their team escaped unhurt. The Melliff McAlester Lumber Company of Buena Vista owned the wagon and lumber.

Huisache Street Melliff-McAlester Lumber Company Buena Vista

Sergeant Seeks Homes for Kittens in Remount No 2

Sergeant Gordon Merrell of Remount No 2 advertises fourteen mixed breed kittens to give away. He hopes to place them quickly, saying it’s better than killing them, and invokes geometric progression as the reasoning behind finding homes.

Gordon Merrell Remount No Merrell

Mystery Man Seen at Salvation Army Maternity Home

City police and Salvation Army Maternity Home officials report a mysterious man, about six feet tall and middle aged, lurking near the Broadway facility for a month. He hides in Breckenridge Park woods when confronted and appears daily, mostly early morning or night, evading police searches.

Salvation Army Broadway Breckenridge Park

Guard Inspection Scheduled by Arizona Guard Leader

Captain Emile J. Boyer, instructor for the Arizona National Guard, has been ordered to visit guard units for instruction in Tucson, Casa Grande and Tempe.

Emile J. Boyer Arizona National Guard Tucson Casa Grande Tempe

Teething and Gum Fight Ends With Gunfire on Trinity Street

A morning brawl on Trinity Street involved Ralph Davila and W J Maisberger. Davila shot at Maisberger, was felled with a pistol strike, and Davila was later jailed for drunkenness while his home was investigated as police secured the scene.

S05 Trinity Street W. J. Maisberger No. 3 Ruiz Street Ralph Davila Davila Maltsberger Duke Carver Lonnie Crow Dickman Robert B. Green Hospital

Ewig Confirmed City Engineer in San Antonio

I Ewig acting engineer for the City of San Antonio for nearly a year was confirmed as city engineer by the commission Monday. The nomination was made by Street Commissioner Paul Steffler and adopted unanimously. He succeeded D D Harrigan who resigned last winter. He has been in the city engineer's office for a number of years.

I. Ewig San Antonio Paul Steffler Mr. Ewig D. D. Harrigan

Garage Fire Destroys Home Garage on Hafer Avenue

A midday blaze at 152 Hafer Avenue destroyed a garage at the residence of GH. O. Huglehardt. The fire’s origin is undetermined and damage is estimated at 3100 dollars.

GH. O. Huglehardt Hafer Avenue

Driver with liquor shows mercy at US hearing

Lamar Nicholas pleaded guilty before United States Commissioner Fr. L Edwards to possessing more than 100 bottles of liquor in a Ford and was released on an $8500 bond on a transportation and possession charge. Hearing on a possession charge for Joe Rodriguez, arrested at 1012 West Houston Street with another Mexican, set for Tuesday. A hearing for Cyris L Heard on a similar charge set for Wednesday. Heard posted a $500 temporary bond. All are ranger cases.

Lamar Nicholas United States Fr. L. Edwards Joe Rodriguez West Houston Street Cyris L. Heard

Colonel Buck Honored At Dinner By Artillery Units

Representatives of the 243rd and 244th Artillery Organized Reserve and the 15th Field Artillery hosted a dinner for Colonel B. B. Buck at the Gunter Hotel Monday evening. Buck spoke briefly as Colonel F. H. Day Colonel Dan T. Moore Lieutenant Colonel D. R. Webb and Colonel F. L. Logan offered talks.

243Rd 244Th Artillery Organized Reserve Ith Field Artillery B. B. Buck Gunter Hotel Buck F. H. Day 15Th Field Artillery Dan T. Moore 344Th Reserve Artillery D. R. Webb F. L. Logan 343Rd Reserve Artillery

Sarran Will Probate Filed in County Clerk Office

Application for probate of E. L. Sarran wills filed by Fire Chief Jules Sarran shows an estate valued at $4000. Court will divide property between widow and four children Jules Theodore Prosper Robert Lee and Mrs G Paul Wells.

E. L. Sarran Jules George’ Sarran Sarran Jules Theodore Prosper Robert Lee Sarran G. Paul Wells

Postal Employes Hold Picnic Today in San Antonio

Luncheon for post office employes by the ladies auxiliary to the post office carriers and clerks of San Antonio at 2 o clock Tuesday afternoon at Brackenridge Park. More than 100 employes expected to attend from 5 to 9 with music by the post office band and activities including bathing and boat riding.

San Antonio Brackenridge Park Post Office

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