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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1931

Page

9

Chinese Await Death and Flood Desolation in Great Calamity

News despatches from Bankow say the Mood flood on the Yan kibi river caused unprecedented destruction. Up to 30 million homeless and 400,000 refugees in Bankow Wuhan and Heoyang. Military authorities mobilize relief crews as cities submerge and epidemics rise.

Bankow Yankibe Kakuawa Euler Wuhan Baokow Wrehsne Heoyang Mankow Thin City Ie Standart Oil Company New York Ita Ternyurklares Motiernheit Haakow

Two Stolen Autos Found in City

Teo rlolen automobilen had been recovered Saunday, all qulice are questloning ox 10 stanard youth through whom they have to ba veliviticn PL & KUNE of car thie The tap wey acrested by Wali Sam Shandon on Sanh Tareda Fireer. Shannon wiz several Woy in Acar wid when he Rinrled. The nwomobite of H Kimuss, 150 Natan eircet, was found stripped a county lnne on the sea aide of the city. Moliceman A. A. Adwardy fieind the one before theater had Miased in.

Wali Sam Shandon Shannon Acar Bamphrey H Kimuss Moliceman A. A. Adwardy

Prevention of Wool Shearing Sought

A damaged notice outlines a call to action about preventing wool shearing and protecting growers and markets. Officials and groups are named in a dispute over handling and distribution of wool and related products amid pressure from involved entities.

Petar Bovina Anil Nations Marketing Corporation

Community Dance and Social Night at Local Hall

Event notices invite attendance at a community social on August 22 at Mary’s Alley. Be entertained by various acts including a local orchestra. Free admission with prizes and dancing all evening. Address details point to Casteneille and nearby venues with multiple performances and activities planned by local organizers.

Mary's St Alley

Barney Google and His Morning Ride Riddle Solve

A garbled page segment presents a word puzzle title about Barney Google and related characters. The readable fragments hint at a bedtime or race setup with a burned question and a horse named Petters, all tied to a horse or race theme. The text remains fragmentary with no clear events or outcomes to confirm.

Cotton Market Turns Up Slightly Amidace In New Orleans Trade

The New Orleans cotton market showed firmer tone with gains in prices as October advanced to 82.? and November to 83, about 12 points above yesterday. In London trade, Liverpool and New York futures drifted higher while local activity saw cover and cautious buying ahead of the week’s close.

New Orleans Alma Cen Wielens Bour Uuleler Mud Guitk New York New Fork Viquidailan Meiling Taare Collon Shanghai Weollan Mit

Obituary notices for Hicks Kobe and May Avia date

Obituary notices list the death of Mas. Ela Arkhi Ks Kobe aged 44 with funeral in Sonoma California and the body arriving at fan Anunina. The survivor circle includes husband Adaly fees of Sone and her mother Kate Higka with several siblings and relatives named. Also listed is the death of May Avia aged 72 and G. Te Mea ning 74, with funeral details in Alameda and nearby areas, noting survivors and affiliations with professional and fraternal groups.

MAS ELA Arkhics Kobe Mer Hlixas Fern Hicks Hobke Sonoma Cal Rindag Hee Fetvele Maak Dohan Tauher- Bn Affivinling Fan Anuinia Saturdas Morea Ing Mera Marom California Adaly Sone Kate Higka Mianie Koailell Juha Fiic Tda AVIA Lin May Taster Ty Auetta Chaclen Tarlor Antonin Dinka Flouatan

Investment Trusts and Financial Entities Listed in 20th Century Ledger

A dense OCR fragment shows numerous references to investment trusts, banks, and financial firms with scattered names such as Am Inver, Gen Bre, Gentry tr, Foundry, Chain Stores, and Mutual Manage. The text reads like a ledger of securities, ticker symbols, and corporate entities, interspersed with numeric values and parenthetical notes, suggesting a historical compilation of investments and holdings.

Neay Silk Ding Theruratay Maruet Png Aku Shasey ABC Tr Shuree Josseeses Am & Com Corp Bae Dee Ag Crum & Fuser Pe Zaully Rule Invest Pe Coty Woo Oes Leeders Tedusizy A Leedern Ingnetry A T! Jwanora Aduetry Prieed Shea Masoe Core Aemmsanse Mulval Tay Mutual Spence Sland Grulat Fedae United Riven United

Grain Market Amid Far Prices and Wheats Climb

Grain market notes show mixed activity with corn remaining weak while wheat edges higher amid fluctuating quotations. Trading details reference 78 etc. long report mentions bushels and price ranges, highlighting market tensions and seasonal variations.

Woman Succumbs After Passing at 103 in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on August 22 Mrs Afety A Tartman, who recently marked her 103rd anniversary, passed away after a brief illness. Her strength waned gradually and she died yesterday after a long life. Intricate details and local references are incomplete due to garbled OCR.

Priladeleaia Afety A. Tartman Tsing

Railroad worker dies after high tension incident

WGPEGTOR for railroad dies in an industrial accident at a compression plant in the yard. Police investigate theories including electrocution or heart failure as Ewn Armstrong collapses while working and dies on sight. Colleagues and officials detail a brief, fatal sequence and the immediate aftermath.

Ewn Armstrong Mae lLier Tie Na Armstrong Eiven Porat Dingarore Commerce MecChesiaur Glo Acta Furs

Boy Killed Brother Injured by Train

A fatal train accident near Yowe left a boy dead and his brother injured as they walked home along the highway. Authorities described the incident as an accident with no immediate sign of foul play. The victims were identified locally, and a crash investigation is ongoing.

German Fliers on Leg of Ocean Hop

Aug 22 report notes Gy Rody and Christina Johangson with Tom Mehof fly from Honou toward Atlantic route aboard a celebratory ocean hop. Radar and press dispatch describe the airmen aiming to reach the United States in a notable flight.

Rody Christina Johangson Man Honda Tom Mehof Honou Atlantic United Sinton

Livestock prices and market notes from San Antonio region

The report lists livestock auction results and prices for Saturday, with cattle and hogs showing varied bids and routines. It notes receipts around 1800 head and highlights changes in farm stock values, loading trends, and buyer activity across different grades and weights at local yards.

Academy fund drive starts in San Mateo region

Board members of the Sun Liaress chamber of commerce met this week to discuss the academy project. S1000 is pledged by Reverend Posey of Riverage Hist church, funds to be raised by a March drive across cities. Secretary Goode Walker notes the campaign aims to support the institution and its lands, with Rev Powell directing the appeal.

Ban Marcos Ome Sun Liaress Chamber Rimomerce San Mateos Academy Her. S. G Anil Iy Goode Walcker Chamber of Commerce St We Powell Ran Angelo Rmapalpa Torwerl Sutoul Anens Ithe LE Ninsien Ak Tte Noeetin

Eckener Skeptical About Photo of Zeppelin Plans

Fragmentary report notes Eckener skeptical after a photo showing plans for a Graf Zeppelin type airship. The image includes figures like Amundsen and Tunld, tied to a controversial Arctic expedition. The blurred caption references Nova Revolt context and dates in August.

Eekener

Jack Pickford Confined to Bed in California

ROLLE WOOD Calif Aug SS Jack Pickford heiress Mare Pickford is seriously ill and confined to bed at home today, with family member Mulhern in attendance at the scene according to local reports.

Jack Pickford Rolle Wood Calif Heather Mare Pickford Stary Mulhern

Society fete notes Misses Sarah and Mullig Sachm in town

A lengthy social column lists entertainments and upcoming events. Notable names include Miss Sarah, Mullig Sachm, Miksa Tenn, Tilda Levin, and Miss Varela hosting at the Ries will. The wedding of Miss Mbyti Verinuater to Kiosr Maxwell is announced for August 2 at St Pauls Episcopal. A Kinship party, Kappa Sigma Chi gathering, and dinner hosts are noted along with travels and visitors across cities.

von Neppa' Pay Sutaeiy Sarah Aml Mullig Sachm Miksa Tenn Tilda Levin Listeve Jee Saehowwile Bubly Cranks Dee Ey Bimingr Bese Merman Biltie Biltie Cine, Dutina Colenant Sam Palinsky. Miry Sov Varela Ries Emily Thera Gunter Hotel Maius Mbyti Verinuater Varnenier

German Aviatrix Continues Plimht

German aviatrix presses flight mission with March 2024 departure from Nrybine to Gheemnesing. Confirmed her role with Hizb Crom and Horlin in Voki as key partners.

Plimht Moscdat Sein Marca Ven Raadert Fonk Nrybine Gheemnesing Ole Hizb Crom Horlin Voki

Global Money and Metals Report From Market Exchange

The report lists currency and metal prices across regions including Norwar Spain and Mwai with figures like 4.88 1605E and 40.533. It references markets such as VORWIGN UXCHANWES and Great Aritein with various quotational snippets and numeric data. The evident focus is on exchange activity and price levels across diverse locations and commodities.

Vorwign Mites Porter Avehawes Thegular Aritein Faye Vettary Onnley Cav Brann VU Maly Hhouim AM FEA Suns BNE Bemanites Fivishua Helland Norwar Derma Aolderland Spain Mortue Poheats Gerece Halami Laterent Neil Jugentavia Aurtthe Kumania Oss ArReonne Mwai Takia Ghanghat Smietreal Blesieg UL Galen

Hoover WPS Jobless Relief Plan Outlined

A report to President Hoover details a broad plan for relief, with local communities counties and states to contribute, plus federal support. The administration emphasizes mobilizing advisory committees and voluntary groups to implement fall and winter aid, overseen by officials including Giffard and Morse, with a formal presentation by Capt By Vatens to the President.

Mngton Brest Wilford Leo Nia Gite Ford Wred C. Ceoaton Hie Asselant Giffard Rye Petun Hager Ag Patie Kurt Trang Cuiter Towel Hoover Vatens Antionnt

Farmer Charged in Killing Two Youths

A farmer faces murder charges for the deaths of 17 year old William Francis and 16 year old Link Keren who were found at a patch on the Mecrnethior farm Thursday night. Authorities say Merriweather admitted intent to harm and is in custody. charges await further proceedings.

Aribir Willian Francis Link Keren Merriweather Ieee Terre Taal Wells Vigne Ronnie Athens Ac

Charge Alleges Torch Slayings Involving Keller and Smith

Fragmentary report indicates investigation into torch slayings names Chareed, Keller age 25 703, Frey Smith son of Willers, with withholding Snowtedce of eras in the series. Authorities pursue details amid unclear OCR text.

Jamint Chiherine Keller Sheharl Af Frey Smith Willers Erie

Unscrutinized Market Data From A Murky Produce Report

A scrambled OCR style listing shows varied produce prices and items. It references celery, parsley, gatorade, dairy, poultry, and beverages with numerous odd spellings. The fragment mentions prices like 75 cents, 1128, 4 cents, and 2.50, amid a noisy catalog of foods and brands with inconsistent formatting.

Avanthus Renin Deren Penne Barks Pyitnd Vents Hishel Abumas Steen Ernie Vareles Duzen Ariel Kerns Hentichynner Fenannn Immehwrriess Vanialoores Am. Vt Gaull Minar Calliareia Beethinnes TD. Times Beenie Mel Herninon Morey Hhoten Ecuard Awuniera Cantey

Poultry Prices and Market Notes From Chicago to Fort Worth

Disjointed OCR fragment shows prices and market notes for poultry and produce. Mentions Chicago and Fort Worth markets, varied figures, and newspaper style market briefs without clear coherent events or outcomes.

Estate of Financier Levitt Dying in 120 Leaves Large Sum

The estate of financier Levitt, who died at age 120, is reported to be valued at thirty four million three hundred eighty five thousand one hundred fifty six. The precise distribution and heirs were not disclosed in the filing.

Ke York Tacob Levitt Peli

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