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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1928

Page

5

Refinery Fire at Ver Million Plant Causes Heavy Damage

Port Arthur August 1 Firemen early today contained a blaze at the Wong company refinery destroying a new cold treating plant and causing nearly a thousand dollars in losses. The blast, from a late night explosion, could have killed many workers if it struck during shift change. Thousands gathered at the main entrance while police restored order. No deaths or serious injuries were reported. the plant had been rebuilt after a February fire.

Port Arthur Uice Wong Company Cnie Eriewila

Vacant Shop Stripped After Unauthorized Visit

A shop was stripped of its equipment during an unauthorized visit while the owner took a vacation. Police noted no official inspection occurred and are investigating the incident for potential theft and vandalism.

Local Social Notes From Alam County Club Weekend

A crowded list of social happenings features Mrs and Mrs enndt Todger leading a 35 piece band at the Alam Country Club, plus visitors and returns from Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi, with many names including Joe Estill, Miss Relieve a Love, Miss Corrig, Miss Sallie Mebane, Miss Lethump, and Mrs Carsner. Also noted are travels through New Mexico, Colorado, and visits to Corpus Christi, Medina Lake, and Denver, with residents like Charles Maymond and J.C. Doyle returning from business and social trips.

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Flames Threaten Dwelling on Banding AW Wingate Street

A fire at a Banding AW Wingate Street residence, reported Monday by Wire Chief J. 4 Sorrua, nearly destroyed the home. The blaze occurred in apparent wind conditions and while residents were away. An advertisement for Dickey’s eye relief appears in the notice.

Banding Wingate Street Seupante

West Coast Forest Fires Challenge Firefighters

In San Francisco and across California rough weather hampered hope that fires would die without wind, as hundreds of firefighters fought blazes in the Sierra National Forest and Sequoia areas. Officials warned renewed winds could rekindle embers and threaten several thousand acres already burned, with transport difficulties over steep trails adding to the danger. Multiple fires remained under control though conditions remained precarious.

San Francisco California Simnislnng National Forest Poresters Chow Chilla Creek Slerrit National Forest Leses Leses‘ere Chico Isutie Gre Sequoia National Forest

Texas cattle trails tale of traders and travelers in Kinney

A long mixed report recounts cattle traders under J C Weaver of Houston and men like Thad, Floresville’s trader, and Kinney county drivers such as James Sinton and Jim Clamp. It notes highway work costing about 220 per mile, frontier scenes near Kinney County, Wells district life, a Kinney hotel gas incident, and mentions actors Jack Hoxie and Western film sights at Neglect. The piece closes with notes of Navajo weaving, stockades, and travel routes toward Leakey and the Stockade.

Mer County Mountaing Aaen James Anton Sinton Jim Clamp Major Waokar Kinney Cuit Mitracketvite Tong Lone

Economy Laundry Service Featured for Housewives Needs

Dunm itan Paul Latuxuny offers cheaper launiey service for household needs. Wear apparel ironed at the rate per pound. Call Cr. 246947 and inquire about this economic laundry option run by Paul DausDIY at 418 Roti Flores St.

Dunmitan Paul LatUxuny Afnic Vouritan Paul Dausdiy Roti Flores ST

Franco Syria Crisis Looms Over New Constitution

Jerusalem August 13. Reports say Franco-Syrian relations have tense stance over the question of a new constitution. Parliament dissolution not expected at this time.

Franco-Syria Jerusalem Bve

400000 Women Report Benefit by Actual Record

A questionnaire enclosed with every bottle of medicine has brought over 400,000 replies. The overwhelming majority ninety eight out of a hundred says Yes. If this dependable medicine has helped so many women, isn t it reasonable to suppose that it will help you too Get a bottle from your druggist today.

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