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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1924
Page
6
Brahma cattle from India adapt to Texas climate and markets. Breeders praise their size, pest resistance, and price. tracing import history from 1840s to 1906 with figures like Dr. W. Thompson and J. B. Frost. The piece notes key arrivals, quarantine steps, and Roosevelt-era approvals enabling U.S. commerce in Brahmas.
A 63 year old man Joseph Sharp of Clearfield and Janney streets was dragged from his wagon near Unity and Elizabeth streets and severely beaten by a gang, leaving him with a fractured skull. Police hunt the assailants as Sharp lies in Frankford Hospital.
Fragmentary text shows scattered phrases about circuses, plains, belief, and an investigation. No coherent events, dates, or named entities are legible enough to establish a specific news item or outcome.
In Berlin, Gerhardt Krueger 12 hanged himself after his sister slapped him in a childish dispute. Neighbors arrived too late as the boy used a string tied to a hook to end his life during a tree play session.
Brahma cattle, a zebu breed common in India and parts of South America, are described as very gentle and hardy with large frames. Texas stockmen praise their suitability for wagons, mounts, and farm work, noting resistance to disease and heat, plus strong mothering abilities. Breeding herds in Texas range around 500 cows each. prices for bulls and cows vary, and a breeder association registers each Brahma calf. Imported cattle require testing for diseases before entry. Brazil exports and Texas adoption show strong interest in Brahmas.
New York August 30 The Leviathan the United States Lines giant ship hires a young chewing gum salesman to parade daily along the deck. A teen aged boy carries trays from shoulder to shoulder selling five and ten cent packages of Lie Saver gum earning decent money through steady travel and sales on board.
Leon Polacki of Hamtramck serving 30 days for carrying concealed weapons refuses street work and is put on bread and water diet by Sheriff Arthur Hanchett. Polacki says he never worked and never will. the sheriff counters that those who won’t work won’t eat.
The Princes of Wales admired Brooke Johns, an American banjoist, and sent him a personal invitation to visit York House. The account notes his playing charmed the royals in the green drawing room.
In an interview Johns praises a drummer at York House for his rhythm and syncopation. The prince shows interest in banjos the music score and sings along while enjoying light music with a real feel. He also expresses curiosity about the ukulele and wants to learn the Hawaiian instrument.
David Combs, an inmate from the state hospital for the insane, hid in his Woodmere home and resisted four officers attempting capture. Officer Boiyker narrowly avoided being struck as the man wielded an axe yesterday, finally subdued.
Detectives launched a search for a stranger described as a Gypsy who allegedly swindled Mrs. Scranton of her life savings valued at about $1000. The case remains under investigation with few solid leads and unclear motive.
San Diego bakers raise bread prices citing recent ingredient advances. Loaves now cost ten cents and a 12 loaf package features a special price. Consumers greeted the change with mixed reactions as markets adjust to higher costs.
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