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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1927
Page
5
Rome reports a fire at the Pope's private dairy caused by a carelessly discarded gazette. Fire department quickly extinguished four high pressure amps aided by Vatican re department. no injuries listed. Authorities believe the blaze resulted from a manmade disturbance.
In EAST MILTON Massachusetts on January 19 an American Legion flag was raised at the home of Louis McHerdy a Sacco juror amid a bomb wrecked dwelling. The incident underscores ongoing tensions surrounding the trial and local security concerns.
Police failed to catch a carload of boys and girls reported to be disturbing residents in the 11700 block of Main Avenue. A machine was parked nearby with marijuana odor and evidence of drinking. Officers arrived but the party broke up before action could be taken.
New York August 19 report that E. E. Loomis, president of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, will eat a large melon weighing 85 pounds. The fruit was sent to him by Port Were Sias Delegrant in a notable gesture reported from the scene.
Mexican youth hid behind a rear door during a party at 1020 Takeview Avenue. He ransacked unoccupied rooms and helped himself to ice cream and refreshments before being overpowered by guests and held until Station Officer Billy Christoph arrived.
Employers demand not only neatness but inoffensive behavior and daily mouth care. The ad urges using Listerine to banish breath odor, notes it may prevent firing, and offers a free etiquette booklet from Lambert Pharmacss Co., Dept. 6-6, 2101 Locust St., St. Louis Mo. It claims nearly everyone has halitosis at times and friends won’t tell you.
A Sunday pageant titled Texas Beach Revue will depict Texas history from La Salle to statehood at Bayside Beach, Matagorda Bay. San Antonio participants include Trentydive and Miss Naida Hensarlisg, with GIs from Texas cities, a bathing beauty contest, and speeches by B S Sterling and Duhmsen.
The Commerce Department says retail food prices declined about 2 percent between May 25 and July 1 with a slower drop from July 15 to August 10. The report notes an overall downward trend amid changing demand and supply conditions.
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