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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
1
Column by Arthur Brisbane discusses marriage timing and social expectations. The piece reflects on choices around long engagements and the impact of rapid marriages on society and individuals with editorial tone typical of early 20th century newspapers.
A fragmented wartime column argues revolution by 1943 cannot reshape 150 million uneducated people and critiques education. It threads disparate notes on marriage, political figures, and schooling, warning that true reform requires minds that think clearly.
W. A. Bail 28, a real estate salesman, was crushed Thursday at a garage on Broadway when a car moved suddenly. He was taken to hospital, where he died from injuries. Fulton, the garage owner, said the starter engaged and the car lurched forward trapping Bail between the bumper and a bench.
A garbled weather notice describes light to moderate northerly winds along the Texas coast near Sp Pang Texas with unclear temperatures around forty degrees. It references a Tower Tha Ciu and a Monday part ty dombys sialis temper hers while noting light winds at the Un coast Westexas.
A Tokyo dispatch reports that Japan and Mexico pact stories are false. The article quotes Japanese officials denying military aid to Mexico in case of war with the United States. No treaty existed and the draft mentioned to President Harding in 1926 is unsubstantiated.
A severe storm devastates Brazil's coffee region causing extensive damage across plantations. Heavy rains and high winds disrupted harvests, with local officials assessing losses and shipping disruptions affecting export prospects. Farmers reported ruined crops and damaged infrastructure, raising concerns about supply and prices.
A fragmented Danish report notes government plans to abolish cavalry units. The text is garbled with unreadable segments but indicates a structural reform affecting military forces and traditional mounted troops. Further details are uncertain due to corrupted source material.
A district court in La Grange hears Becky Plins charged in a robbing case against Enda National Bank. Attorneys, witnesses, and defense filings fill the docket as the trial proceeds with disputed testimony and anticipated verdicts. The report notes the sensational serialized romance novel theme guiding public interest as legal and social angles intertwine.
Documents from the Mexican secret archives reveal that President Calles ordered payments to members of the American press to curb unfavorable sentiment toward Mexico. The San Antonio Light tomorrow promises startling revelations from these papers and their publication in Hearst papers.
Fire department reports indicate an assistant fire chief sustained injuries while tackling a blaze on North San Tacit street Thursday morning. The incident occurred as crews battled the structure fire, with several responders injured during the effort and transported for treatment.
After a 40 degree drop and frost reported overnight, temperatures fell to near 28 in spots with a low around 4. Winds shifted from north to east as forecasts predicted a slow warming trend Friday. Local meteorologist J H Jarhoe cautioned about lingering winter conditions and possible light precipitation into the weekend.
Mrs J W Wilkes remains ill at Bay Ane after a northern voyage. Her son learned of her arrival in Charleston and reported she was improving. Travel delays and uncertain plans marked the journey, with limited details given about her condition.
Amid drought and a shortage of graded milk under Bexar county ordinances, San Antonio dairymen forecast price rises within ten days. A J White of Mistletoe Creameries notes retail milk at fifteen cents, while wholesalers keep twelve cents a quart. pint and half-pint prices will climb to seven and four cents respectively as supply tightens.
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