This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
17
A note discusses forming a enlistment council for the Army Y sclerch. It mentions pending names, voting, and who can sign up as council members. Earl Tharerg of Kelly Geld and Paul Crupaner of Batt Sana Dyarten are named as potential organizers.
Federal Farm Labor Bureau reports 1500 workers are needed as cotton picking season begins. Superintendent HL Ballin says pickers will work until they earn enough for a trip to the beach, with wait times and incentives affecting turnout. Central Team in Teany seeks SOAK pickers over three weeks to ensure crop collection.
Clara C Pan coast details a lavish Abiner party on King William Street honoring Mint Anotherron. Guests danced after dinner under an ornate table with lace cloths while Miss Duncan received gifts, and a bridal shower for Miss Roth Limacaiy was hosted at 15 West Summit.
Miss Eleanor Hemley of FE Paso will be honored at a dance Thursday by Misses Frances and Barbara Parker. Several arrivals and social events fill August evenings, including Mrs. Clayton’s guest, a Houston visitor, and numerous wedding and party plans involving local families and military personnel.
Aug 22 report of a military aviation meet. Rightorw unit begins mission led by Mad Johnny Jouett from Carls toward Tallulah then Memphis for refueling. Twenty pilots assigned one per aircraft, air transport shop lacking pilots. Fliers aim to reach Cleveland by tomorrow afternoon.
Plans for a Guadalupe valley irrigation project were announced by Bo EL Whiteswat official of the South Lexis chamber of commerce. The initiative includes territories from Kerrville to Gonzales and from San Antonio to Sehwlenberg, with connections to San Marcos Victoria and Yoakum. New Braunfels led the movement at a meeting to join with the South Lexis chamber of commerce. Wharton Eagle Lake San Marcos Victoria Seguin and Luling have requested membership.
PALLAS August 22. Two men were arrested here with 100 in varying forms of liquor and drugs, a can of alcohol with blood visible, and a marshalled quantity of dross. One suspect claimed a San Angelh aphla home, another said he came from Fl Lane. They face transport to a federal officer after a ligation disclosed prior liquor-running arrests.
Chinese accuse Russia of planning a worldwide upheaval to aid a Chinese strategy. Officials found violent intent and secret moves toward destabilizing targets, with aims to derail the eastern railway and incite political upheaval.
MARTIN S FERRY Ohio Aug 22 Fire at the Florence mine of the Youghioghetty and UN Coal company near here was brought under control after flames raged in parts of the mine. Officials said the fire might take until tonight to extinguish with 89 miners at work when the outbreak began. No injuries were reported.
An old advertisement extols California Fig Syrup as the best remedy for infant fever fussiness constipation and crying fits. It claims trusted by mothers worldwide for years and urges parents to buy a bottle now emphasizing the word California.
The ad touts SSS as restoring clear skin and vitality by boosting blood health. It claims pimples and dermatitis signal low resistance and promotes a two or three bottle course. Made from vegetables, the remedy dates its safety to over 100 years of use and is sold in two sizes at drug stores.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.