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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1927

Page

12

Bargain Auto Notices From Portland and Beyond

A jumble of used car listings and dealer pitches outlines dozens of autos with prices and terms. Several traders advertise models including Packard, Chrysler, Chev rolet, and Ford, with terms like weekly payments and trade offers. Names and addresses appear, including Broadway locations and dealers in Cleveland and Houston.

Portlandster Ely Hiodet Pani Caupe Dorge Badibon Shepstone Maawel Fourny Houston Packard Wight Tourine John Hw Lindsey Cleveland Leyrlyg Mont Nar Broadway Ford Swingbrand Wadson Godnn

Old San Antonio gossip on saloons and crime era

A fragmented reminiscence covers 1880s San Antonio with notes on the White Elephant saloon public opening, old-time gamblers, hangings, and theater stunts. It recalls a violent era of crime, vigilantes, and vivid local characters, including Robin Hood figures and protests of reform.

Julies Srunbis Martinez Nial San Shitone Aceulnil Bays Crewee Antonio West Dawe Ebzert Burney Stebel Burney Iask

Turkey Goes Wet Shocks Moslems

A garbled August dispatch from Universal Service details Turkish reactions to liquor imports and rising restrictions. It reports religious groups react to a policy shift and notes concerns among importers about liquor supply and market effects.

Turkey

Jailed Soldier Wins Girl as Arie Jailed Soldier Wins Girl

A courtmartial tale from Omaha reports a group of privates punished for kissing two local girls. Sentences of up to 15 years were reduced by a general, and one soldier, Bullard, was released after two months. The couple later reunited, with Mildred Scott sending gifts as they planned marriage in Springfield.

Lucitent Bultora Tustaro Vapanions Leays Wasworth Belgate Ballard Cowinemerr Mildred Scott Janse Buskets Fond Bullred Bullard Springfield Mars

City regulates foreign language posters in public displays

In Mueug City a new municipal rule bans foreign languages on posters and signs with exceptions for foreign business names and notable persons. Given names must be substituted with local equivalents, and language allowed only as commonly used trade terms in daily life, per the regulation.

Upiversat Fevelee Mueug City Aue Mestro Carlos Crique Jun Guillermo Carl Henri John Wiliam

Ozona to Fight Prairie Dogs as Wolf Threat Fades

Local report notes Ozona plans action against prairie dogs amid a reduced wolf presence in the Western ranges. It cites long-absent wolves near Cowra Valley and mentions fences and submerged water methods as part of broader wildlife control efforts. Local ranches report no wolf sightings for three years, prompting a shift in management strategy.

OWONA Heey Hans Amiramebrrs Joly Rosenaw Cowra

Five Mocking Bird Owners Fined in Texas Bird Law Violation

Five individuals in El Paso and surrounding counties were fined after game warden David Davia led a crackdown on illegal mocking bird captivity. The violations centered on keeping birds in cages without proper permits, with fines set at ten dollars each and orders to release or relocate the birds. The action underscores enforcement of Texas bird laws restricting captivity to licensed facilities.

Vas Davia EL Paso Hivesneth Texas

Argentine Meat Trade Between Nations Amid War Strains

The article discusses Argentina supplying meat to Italy and Germany, noting attempts to study and expand trade while wartime pressures limit shipments. It mentions frozen meat exports and a push to support allied supplies, with references to diplomatic and economic activity in Buenos Aires and European capitals.

Sunday Church Services Across Riverside Park

A garbled listing details multiple churches with Sunday services, prayers, and Sunday schools. Names include Beaton pastor, Horton, Rev. Av Cs Dunseny, and St Peter Broadway. Mentions parish activities, masses, and prayer meetings across various streets and neighborhoods.

St. Marr's Catholic Nurs Betery Av Cs Dunseny Noun Remann Mayorgutes Une Holy Post Church of St Hague Poston Maseen IL Oeloek Emi Service & P

Central Christian Church sermon schedule and address

In Palaca area Central Christian Church at 4730 avenue hosts services with preaching and Bible study. Pastor Fryspost Ul Christian Fer Rk leads afternoon and evening gatherings, including a 7:00 PM service at Central Christian Mala and Son Pe aro avenues.

Fryspost UL Christian West Tooth Caristian Prager Central Christian Mala and Son Bible Senpol Palaca Seaver Star Enivury Peatigetenl Lutheran Popive Joba Byangelien Taiveran Newyn Presa Ty Walt Angst Bentke Sunny Zeheel Ebleelee Jeottira Lateran Chapel Bate Rent Acvanie August Spaulke Bebale Hunter Ghuprderss Alita Paxton Dutharan Pina Marcu Theo Astm Fynday Mehod Momaia Tutheran Thera Wisitand Pala Lutheran Pracn Tose- Borough Kes G. C Falkren Amy Gerson Votelartes Miller Welkom Street Walm Meiehie Lutheran Mission Welston and de Foto Erects Slater Sop Beaver Telgis Lutherse Denyir Rey. C. Staaler Bunday Echo Ertl Fay Henrn Lutheray Pau Fy Haln Dutt Jangen

Multiple church notices and meetings at various venues

A dense OCR of church notices lists Methodist, Latter Day Saints, Presbyterian, and other denominations holding services and meetings at numerous locations. Details include prayer meetings, Sunday schools, and worship sessions with various pastors and times across several streets and cities. Names of churches and addresses appear with scattered times and dates.

Bobrituatiot Church of Harmony Mexvices Sunder Tani Crockett Hotel Jennery J E Mexwell Bs Rive Miller, Gastoc Mask Houalon Ible Gervices Mat Golds Street Grays Merk Nuvateg Triviss Pant B. Kers Yyetor Wada Bop Fes John Dewciver Christan Hackberry Facktersry Menlank Tor H.W. Hanter Gatlon Bunday School Boston Snilasertinot Slaxargat Migeting Chyrele Pricny Reighly Methodist Denvre Joulevard Vind Hubert Wy Eniish Paler Sunstay Wick Omessary Sragrara Mamre Samaers

Lutheran church service schedule and notices mix

A fragmented local church calendar lists Lutheran congregations, pastors, and service times with scattered names and locations. It mentions Sunday and midweek services, confirmations, Sunday schools, and evening gatherings associated with multiple Lutheran churches and missions, though many entries are garbled.

Evangelical Eulngulend Trisdene service on Kinney Street

A local church service is announced for Thursday afternoon at 3 PM in Kinney Street, Ter. The notice lists Mulseay jinstery sinmtey gulindl and ANAS Lats Masselsty as participants.

Shuren Kinney Street Ter

Scientist Report on Cattle Disease and Methods

A brief scientific notice discusses a disease affecting cattle with mentions of chemicals and procedures. It references scientists, a research service, and dates related to a 25th FirA event, outlining investigative steps and possible remedies.

Unclear text fragment from Grove Avenue church notice

Fragmentary OCR item mentioning Grove Avenue church services and a few legible phrases such as Sunday night service and a city or street name. The legibility is too poor to extract clear entities or a concrete event.

Double Murder Brought to Light in Detroit Auto

Detroit police find two bodies in a car on a downtown street. Victims are a man and a woman whose identities remain unknown. wounds indicate multiple gunshots. The scene shows signs of recent preparation and costly clothing, with one clothing label faintly legible as Campen Brothan Clothing company.

Detroit Alvin Ediemlors Antemple Ann Iabel Wwemma Mark Campen Brothan Clothing Company

Pencil Wood to Burn in Turkestan

A report notes a timber species found in the Zieminsk district in Turkestan, identified as pencil wood suitable for pencil manufacture. Explorers report the wood spreads across 50 seas of forests and could support global pencil production.

Turkestan Bamaukani Wilersey Russia Zieminsk Uurkvetin Jab Arelia

Bathing Beauties Wearing Brands in Coastal Post

Richmond report describes bathing beauties modeling branded swimwear and lotions to prevent sunburn. Features women posing with brand logos, noting protection from tanning and exposure while highlighting period fashion.

Sham Marriages Aid Soviet Students

Reported in Moscow on August 27 a tangle of sham marriages allegedly facilitated by municipal registry offices. The scheme, said to involve the evasion of proof of student status, is alleged to have linked residents with foreign or mixed ties to secure marriage papers for study purposes.

Moscoay Shier Moscow

Data on slavery in Syria reported by Nations group

Data compiled by the Tragwe at Nations indicate about 30,000 enslaved people in Syria. The report notes the majority are white and that Turkey appears to control much of the remaining labor force, with some groups still subjected to forced servitude.

Syria Lonton Jis Srna Tragwe Nations

Mrs Janis Saved From Drowning in California Pool

A report from Tollywood California notes that Josephine Durky, mother of Blete Musigdl, was saved after nearly drowning in a grim pool. Beverly Williams aided the rescue, and the incident occurred in August at the Internat linn News Servier.

Janis Linn News Servier Tollywood Cal Josephine Durky Deverly Willehema

Tariff Ban Hits British Goods Sparks Market Shock

Madrie dispatch reports a tariff increase aimed at British imports. The move expects to stifle Spanish market access to British goods, signaling a tightening of trade and potential price effects for local consumers and merchants.

Trnenil

Tones Down Party Cheer Amid Mexican Campaign Rules

Aug 21 Mexico City reports describe authorities banning large protests and setting strict permits for demonstrations during the presidential race. Rules prohibit taunting the government or foreign leaders, require arm coverage, and ban crowding, with fines up to five thousand pesos for violators.

GEO W. Hinman JR Totournal Service Menico City Horst Watenfield Mogigno Uyjou Wiguerare Diller Sertand Ragny Gomez Hare Adler Camaran

El Paso Plans Lindy Party With Lindbergh Welcome

A committee works on plans to welcome Lindbergh to El Paso with a desert welcoming parade and a kiss for Lindbergh by local girls. Governor Orozco of Chihuahua will greet Lindbergh on behalf of Mexico, with W. O. Moran listed as a key organizer.

EL Paso Lindly Atlantic Ocean Sarade Fehl Nares Mtexica Lindbergh Grill Braiga Geralt Sucre Cts Orozco Chihualine Landberea Southern Republic W. O. Moran Union Taha Hagbor Lindbergh Lindy Morse Fadeonts Clincien Mursn

Rubber From Nevada Clay Attracts Attention

Tongdal dag 27. Considerable excitement has been stirred by samples of a peculiar day and small streamers of rubber made from clay. The clay comes from a large deposit about twenty miles from Gas Vegas. Rubber samples result of experiments by a firm of Eastern chemists whose names the owners decline to reveal. Chis Rowdss given an option of the ground for commerce several hundred acres and to contain millions of tons of the clay.

Taleraptenkt Tongdal Gas Vegas Eastern Chemists Chis Rowdss

Snake with 29 rattles captured in West Texas

In Rommelly Texas a rattlesnake of 29 rattles was captured by Howard Sellmus on the Daren ranch by the Sag Sabe River. Residents of West Texas seek a bounty on rattlesnakes to curb livestock loss and protect the herd.

Rommelly Tex Tyeulswine West Howard Sellmus Daren West Texas

Britain drinks more milk than beer, new stats show

A London report summarizes a statistical release by Sir Philip Cus Vitte Lister, president of the hearI o trae, indicating milk surpassed beer consumption in Britain. The figures note milk intake just exceeds beer, with beverage consumption overall highlighted.

London Britain Philip Cus Vitte Lister The heari o+ trae

Jap Royal Family Tries Journalism

In Tokio and across the royal circle the Japanese royal family engages journalism efforts as a publicity tactic. The article notes tensions and the public gaze on royal origins and duties, with reporters invited to cover palace life and travel.

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