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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1928

Page

9

Stock market dodges declines as high trading lifts shares

In early trading large blocks of stock shifted upward with gains across many issues. Lott stock rose 6 percent as new highs appeared while Aero and Purky Dakery posted modest advances. Traders noted continued public interest and signs of improving demand amid uncertain economic signals.

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Shirley Jean Meyers Delivers Opinion On Presidency

A playful child, Shirley Jean Meyers, offers a serious face as she shares her view on the next president. The baby, perched before her father’s typewriter, imagines herself a budding storyteller with a knack for grasping and recalling information.

Shirley Jean Meyers S. A. Wonder

National Casi Mewiier United Drue Die Bevatur

A garbled summary references racing and stock market style data with mixed names and locations. It mentions Pacific, Twinrparounl Santi Tranalt, KeHIng, and Hamle subway wreck. Mentions August dates, exchange openings, and various price figures. Overall, the readable fragments depict financial and sports items amid erroneous OCR.

Casi Mewiier United Drue Die Bevatur Sa Viliera A. Siehadie Althlesa Viallihines Ola Sileamart Pacific Altthough Beare-Mocbyyk

Doctor slain by boy gandit

Dr Julian M Linke aged 41 was shot and wounded while driving to a clinic with Mita Kase Sreele, a patient at a Chicago hospital. The assailant, described as a boy, fled as the doctor was seriously injured. Police report a robbery motive under investigation.

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Elmendorf Suspect Brandishes Knives in Public Disturbance

A man identified as a Negro brandished four large knives while racing through Elmendorf streets. He faced drunkenness charges after being restrained by deputies. No injuries occurred. witnesses reported attempts to slash him but the weapon caused no damage.

Aik-sear-ou Wegen Teijrats Elmendorf

Year-and-Half Old Girl Surprises Adults With Political Facts

Shirley Jean Moerser, a year and a half old daughter of Mr and Mrs Meyers of Cox Place, shows astonishing knowledge of national affairs. Under her tutors she recites names and aims of political figures, names the Texas governor, and mispronounces several terms, sparking curiosity and humor.

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Russian Stage Actor to Marry Olga Baetanova

A noted Russian stage actor, Nicholas Saumenvlu, plans to wed Olga Baetanova Stuenin in America. The engagement, disclosed by the actress Miss Brelatinva, follows a long previous relationship with Valdemar Zanpie Motenw from Moscow. The couple reportedly met during a Moscow visit and revived ties in the United States amid film work.

Olga Baetanova Tolee Woop Nicholas Saumenvlu Potingrad Amerienn Olga Baetanovny Valdemar Zanpie Lovies Russia America Neussauin Aetcome Moscow Inter

Diva Toti Dal Monte Quits Opera Aug 25

Toti Dal Monte the renowned soprano announces she will not appear with the company in Australia. She cites the 1928-20 Mi soiteon in a terse statement. Monte, married to Enza Mare Lovante, is a member of an opera company touring Australia.

Toti Dal Monte Opera Colaniery

Birthday Announcements List

A jumble of names and partial addresses appears in a birthday listing. The text includes multiple individuals such as Pearl Boyes and Cecily Alarathy with scattered street references like 338 Westwood and 407 Missin alrest, showing the typical format of a local society notice.

Pod. Buchanan Nemnar Stree A. Ti. Wealles Westwood- Jaen Ayenia Mra Wea J. Rumer Missin Alrest Maggio Rainiers Atroet Jessa Herreca Pearl Boyes Martin Sical Cecily Alarathy Thet Ayenne Robert W. Smith Mole F Rox Wer Beerletsfairie Road Criesto Lowen Buena Mreet Olerin Lowen Truene Sirert Johnny Carter Git Maeno Sireel Kreaiort Mol Fred

Prices Hold Steady At Beef Markets After War

A Cleveland Bureau report notes beef prices remain comparatively steady postwar despite a general rise in costs. Armour and Company observers report overall packinghouse trade steady with wages still lifting consumer buying power. The review indicates demand is curbed though average weekly wages still purchase about 40 percent more meat than in 1944.

Bnois Bot Armour & Conjauy Senornl Packing House Trate Con- Wiens Business Continuy Osalis Rulors Avernan Taelery Weckee

Six Escape Bastile by Rushing Guard at Wichita Falls

Six escapees fled a Wichita Falls county jail after rushing a guard and injuring him. The group allegedly robbed nearby inmates and valuables during the breakout, tying the escape to the death of W. G. Daugherty weeks earlier.

Wichita Falls Aix Tivitra Vox Palerhie Cnshing i Aiaing W. G. Daugherty

Fragmented vital statistics and building permits list

A dense OCR fragment details Vital Statistics with names such as Pearasa Archet Adare Jesus Calva and Edward Hallock. It also notes theatre and amusement permits totaling 415 985 and several construction items including four-room, remodeling and additions at multiple street addresses with costs listed, and references Maiden Street and Green Street areas.

Dao Pearasa Archet Adare Jesus Calva Herovingy Wilner Frisekkorn Mem Mine ‘Maarpsan Edward Hallock Jean Awangeht G- Goneates Vuane Fernaneer Veoken Pellay Permide John Stanit Awelling Maye Streets Teterelate Amusement Company Theates Atttes Maiden Street SL Mary's End Navaren Dtereta Antonis Oraxon Inrttioenc Etreeds Phan Cantu Bleipens Street A.ashe TL Sonn Renalen Tamnort Minnie Sette Ste Nallpenad Prente Inses Adition Wrandtaeen Favennes W. Qehterman Tesnes Thad Menry Tlarnton Albert Eltrats Totoman Vinman Mule Flersroom — Diyreiling Tranoliva Atreeti Eit

Hill Gounthy Stages to Beat Fair Husting

Governor Dian Moody opened the great fair amid crowded stands and city delegations. The event featured strong community exhibits, including wins by Pennant and Oiler teams, with notable entries from Fredericksburg and West Texas Utilities among others.

Hill Gounthy Fair Tes Dian Moody Ile Fair Alfred Petsel Rovernor Sinte Mendy Meh Pevwane Oilers Jolson City S. Datteries Oilers I Inerner Moore Chsporris Wagner Flun Frederickeluirs Qantas Anstii Aamérisan Lepriot Tha Weride Gianty Tieake Hawke Jacsson Nutan Schieffer Fredericksburn de Iradelairs Texas Utilities Adilens Merc Fant Goats Kirstence Weonbloss Snekes Atatete Econd Jac Aro Tonkairner Wexler Ty Sockes Tonsals Jirse Convers Wines Mars

Polar Gales Bar Rescuers Near Spitzbergen

Severe storms hinder rescue efforts off Spitzbergen as search parties seek missing Armadacn and Talia group members. A Cyopine Gram obs base ship Citta reports progress blocked by a violent neck of land, with weather delaying anchor and restraining rescue maneuvers near Giliva, Island Mont Cose Jolgh Favith area.

Nome Peralstent Spitzbrrgen Armadacn Talia Citta Demheesker Tyngman

Warehouse Row Ends When City Cancels Permit

A controversy in the construction area near Brie Avenue led the city attorney to order encellad insults. the kitchen code was found not complied with, and the building inspector documented violations. Cancellation followed via a written note from the city attorney, with Wright explaining the bailding critinang.

Army Orders Bring Troop Shifts and Training Changes

Army orders detail mobilization and redeployment across camps and stations. Officers named include Kiel, Parkmen, and McArthur with assignments to Fort Jangans, Fort Sine, and Fort Sin. Several units enter active duty or prepare for overseas service amid reorganizations and reserve activations.

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Fragmented International News Snippets From The Wire

A chaotic montage of captions reports visits, finance, and crimes with scattered names and places. Mentions include Richmond Virginia, London, New York, Panama, and a range of figures such as Mr and Mrs, plus references to plans like the Dawes plan and varied freight and fishing notes.

Antin market report shows varied produce prices and demand

A garbled supply bulletin notes Antininns market with carrots and other vegetables. Prices range from $2 per unit to $9 for some goods while overall demand remains strong for staples though some items face price drops. Local buyers and merchants report steady shipments but market volatility persists.

Vegetable market prices from a rural trader list

A jumbled OCR fruit and vegetable price sheet lists many items with varied prices per pound, bushel, or crate. Items include fish, peppers, celery, grapes, onions, tomatoes, mustard, and peaches with prices ranging from fractions of a dollar to several dollars per unit, plus broad notes of weights and measures.

Canilflowyr Tenchog Crane Aliels New Waiziegr Sanat Denny Usher Eertewy Germ Ehiaziada Eatainer Honesden

Poultry prices and meat rates in recent market report

Fragmentary OCR notes list poultry at 13 to 17 cents per pound and turkey around 18 to 20 cents. Also appears garbled figures and terms for beef or other meats, with scattered numbers such as 699 and 17 592, lacking clear context or dates.

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Market War and Price Movements Report

fragmented OCR text describes market conditions with variability in prices and limited activity. references to stews, pounds, and different goods, noting no clear market demand and inconsistent pricing across categories. Some figures suggest prices around 8 to 9 units, with scarce trading observed.

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Alaskans Brace for Floodwaters as Reentry Nears

Alaskan residents in Seward anticipate returning home as Towrll Creek waters recede after a three day flood. The rise blocked highways and power lines, closing roads and straining townspeople who await normal conditions.

Seward Alaska Towrll Creek Tim Bresa Tontgue Tollar Cononel

Courthouse Birthday Observances Noted at Local Office

Ten observers including filing clerk Henry Scheel cigar stand operator Emil Meyer and district attorney investigator Louis Uneienns marked another milestone at the courthouse birthdays. A role location mix up prevented care rental on the coast fishing scene.

Chih Henry Scheel Emil Meyer Louis Uneienns Becaure Care Renta

Coal miners offered gut wage pact amid strike threat

Western Interstate Cont Operators' associations report a proposed contract to end a long dispute. It calls for a base wage of five dollars daily for mining labor and strikes a tentative wage scale with pickers paid daily. The agreement awaits ratification by miners and company representatives before September.

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Two Workers Die in Powder Fortification Accident

A silent explosion near Darksdaly killed Conrad Holman and Alvin Bont steam while they were punching powder into cartridges. The mishap occurred about ten miles from Ye jelly, inside the forge shed. Authorities report the blast in the powder room as the likely cause.

Ang. Htm Darksdaly Conrad Holman Alvin

Divorces Granted In A Cascade Of Obscure Names

A string of divorce actions listed includes Walker versus Hanche Walker Rae Wallace versus Leonard Wallace Pullum versus Peed Pullin Overshent versus Overstreet Jadason versus Jounsen Windler versus Windler and other pairs. The notice names numerous individuals and cases without detailed outcomes.

J. C. Walker Ihanche Walker Vera Wallintne Tye Jrawn Vinka Brown Tonthi Ays Todd Corniste Lund Isle Nathan W. Baesis Florence C. Varrir

Murder inquiry ends in Wisconsin with awkward details

A mutilated young woman’s corpse was found buried near a culvert after a dog’s scent led the finder to the site. The county physician said death likely occurred six weeks prior, with no clear signs pointing to the killer. A yard worker alerted authorities and the scene was investigated for a potential homicide.

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Local Dance Happenings Fill Weekend Calendar

Community events feature dances at Crescent Lake Worldlawn and Prive Hall with various bands. August 3 and 20 schedule multiple concerts including Jelly Ghapst Orchestra and College Ramblers. Attendees urged to enjoy music, dancing, and social gatherings across town venues.

College Ramblers Panco Martinez Sun Dick's Melody Crescent Parity Cinola Stone Garfney Ns Hokuin Kinga Adra

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