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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1928

Page

15

HTH Advised Farmers to Cut Tikes

Raymond I Borst On reports that farmers seek relief from rising costs. Governor Al Smith proposes to work with farmers to reduce costs through local government action. Smith plans to discuss farm relief with a shipment of farmers visiting Syracuse and may clarify proposals for broader presidential campaign aims.

Raymond I. Borston Syracuse N. Y Farmers of America al Smith New York Urisile Smith Tim Pirobiew

College Girl Describes Weight Gain After Pills

A college student recounts using a treatment claiming to curb thinness and promote weight gain, detailing a course of tablets and a regimen. She reports increased appetite and body changes, mentioning specific product names and a physician’s approval, while warning against perceived risks and harm.

Weber Demonstrates Melon Slice Cut to Demonstrate Pride

County Democratic Chairman J. K. Weber is pictured cutting a large melon slice to illustrate a point about taste and local enthusiasm. The moment captures a casual, friendly scene at a community event showcasing humor and civic spirit.

One County J. K. Weber

Legion Parade Plans For Forwarding Arrangements

A wartime style notice outlines Legion parade planning with names of officers and staff in charge. It lists coordination roles for communications, police and traffic, operations, and administration under Colonel Buck and Major Brigess.

Anprican Legion Annaan Muck Clark Sonnel Laut Ceregyeloearse Pol Sienna Police Aml Draffie Repat Mattres

Burial Arrangements for Mrs. Sharp at West Ashby Place

Burial services are planned for Mrs. Catherine Sharp of SI West Ashby Place. The obituary notes she died Wednesday after an illness and will be laid to rest at a local cemetery with arrangements led by Mr. Corneil.

Politicians Prepare to Cut Melon Worth 4900 and How

Local election committee discusses expenses from a primary, with five men forming a committee to oversee funds and distribution. County Democratic Chairman Joni Weber to officiate at the event. A program basis will guide state costs and candidate division of shares.

Weber

Rocks Shower Hit Officer During Night Patrol

Patrolman J Colvin suffered serious injuries Wednesday when a man crouching in a back vacnet hurled two rocks at him on 400 block of Soledad Street. Colvin chased the assailant several blocks to the San Antonio River, where the suspect fled and escaped across Convent Street. The motive remains unclear as the lookout fled into the river.

Colvin Soledad Street San Antonio Convent Street Ned Celvin Eile

Warren to Inform Coolidge on Politics

Warren of Detroit to visit ambassador to Mexico Charles Neecher Warren plans to inform Coolidge on political matters. A tentative overnight stay is being arranged, with discussions about a planned visit and timing indicating possible diplomatic outreach.

Warren Coolidge Charles Neecher Warren Detrol Corman Gautassador Mexico Bin

Flores Receives Two Month reprieve from Execution

Flores, a Mexican suspect connected to a west coast holdup and the related murder of 15 year old Manuel Ler, was granted a two month reprieve after his death sentence. The decision followed a gubernatorial action suspending the planned execution by electrocution scheduled for earlier this morning.

Atisuin Prosimi Hopt Duan Flores Westore Manuel Lersunder Alabhon Hu Wison

Seven Held in Thefts of Army Goods Worth $3,000

Seven men were arrested after city detectives uncovered an armed theft ring targeting military property. The gang allegedly stole government items including aluminum valued at $1,000 and wine during raids near Twin Field and Prng Guy Rand. No formal charges filed yet.

Kiron Twwan Prng Guy Rand Leon

City Wide Bargain Day Beckons Shoppers

Sellers urge brisk planning for City Wide Bargain Day on Saturday September 1. Early arrival promises extensive bargains and a full day of shopping worth staying late for, with events advertised by ebay.

Ebay

San Antonio merchants join city wide bargain day sale

A partial list of cooperators includes Handy Andy Irving's Joske's Jacob Mazur K. C. Market King Furniture Co. Lone Star Ice Co. Maison Maurice Newman's Nevelow Bros. Lundeen Silk Shop Peyton's Piggly Wiggly Richbook's E. D. Roberts Solo-Serve Saunders Salling Sterne Stowers Vitory Wilson Vogue Wolff & Marx Washer's Westen Shop.

San Antonio Richbook’s E. D. Roberts Saunders Salling Sterne Stowers Vitory Wilson Vogue Wolff & Marx Washer’s Westen Shop

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