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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1937
Page
12
A garbled report notes a sale sign reading ONE CENT PER POUND attached to an old cart. The vehicle reportedly weighed 2200 pounds. Traveling correspondents describe a Dagily eating place with Tatlot-made sandwiches amid the second renaissance of a Dallas territory scene.
A garbled account from Dallas depicts a bustling street scene with beggars near sidewalks, uniformed officers, and night dance halls. The fragment references theater districts, city bosses, engravings on Court House, and an Austin restaurant ad. Names and details appear jumbled, but the piece paints a vivid, chaotic urban snapshot.
A fragmented report describes Jota as claiming critics underestimate his talent while pursuing gallery work in California. Alfred, editor in Austin, notes a shift that echoes a broader cultural move. The piece alludes to movements in Los Angeles and mentions a ribald song amid political commentary.
Robert Brooks pleaded guilty to a gaming charge in a local court. He paid a 50 dollar fine and forfeited 389 in cash or 462 in other equivalents. Brooks resides at 994 North St. Mary's and was ordered to forfeit a telephone device as part of the conviction.
Two men were detained after a late night taxi ride from South Olive Street to the Southern Broadway depot ended in a physical fight. Police report a disputed fare of 4.55 and a $1 tip, with bystanders noting a chaotic brawl as officers arrived and transported one subject to custody.
A state health department campaign launches in Hexar county to improve rural schools water, mosquito control, and Durée drinking water. Ray of Avs Li and Jaolin Thorge outline a 10 day program for Bexar county schools, with a second exhibit planned to promote health and welfare.
Postoffice officials plan to handle Yule demand with 725 extra staff including 195 messengers 75 laborers 6 clerks and 25 drivers and carriers. Civil service rejected 259 substitutes from the extras while the Army has provided 45 additional delivery trucks for holiday mail.
Col P. C. Bullitt of the Seventy-third infantry, among presidential cadet applicants, was in line for West Point entrance exams set for May 7 as preparations heated for the testing day.
A puzzling 1947 item from Phoenix reports a trucker, an unknown stranger, and two sums of money as a brief street incident. The stranger allegedly received $8 while a later amount of $94 did not return, with no clear outcome or witnesses confirmed.
Gordon C. Trin of the Eighth Garps Arey Graal depot at Fort Sins Houston will attend the Army War College in Washington. The move places Trin with Jenve in San Antonin west fad de, as announced.
A violent holdup near Kinowin, Centaine Roky, and 106 Clits street left a victim robbed of 39 dollars. The attack occurred around 10 pm Saturday as the victim walked along Cibolo street. Two armed men, one with a revolver, demanded quiet, then emptied pockets and warned against resistance.
The Light features prominent national figures created by DaBock with clever humor. Dylark leads with honest wit, showcasing popular cartoon characters performing daily and Sunday routines for readers.
The Fowler branding and the Dorn toy origin trace back nearly six decades in Seattle. The Powler Tanely era helped establish the once widely known local outfit, recognized as a top Seattle firm for many years.
H and H Container earned the division best award at the national coffee packaging show in New Orleans. The crystalvac entry by Flint was highlighted as a top showcase piece during the convention actions.
A discussion of survey operations in preparation for field operations will be held at 1730 at the Hyde Park School. Attendees include members of the local military and artillery units with a focus on improving operational readiness.
This item reports 80 465 licensed vehicles in the county during the year with 298 new registrations and 24 408 transfers recorded. It notes a portion are used renewals and mentions categories and earlier figures while outlining the breakdown by new and existing licenses.
A report details thefts of clothing and jewelry across multiple addresses. Henry Zunker reports his croft ing and costume jewelry valued near $30 stolen from his home. Mrs. Wilson Davis loses a bracelet worth about $40 from her residence. G Bohne reports an overcoat stolen from a vehicle.
The Army motor fleet will depart the post December 10 under four officer command led by Mol TW BD Packer. Enlisted men, 10 officers, and support staff will transport 24 motor vehicles to Galveston for shipment to New York and San Francisco for distribution to other army ports. The group tests the proposed infantry division and includes 70 sergeants, 95 Marines, and key personnel.
In Kennewick Washington a giant sugar beet is reported weighing 23 pounds and several ounces. The tale mentions W J Preston as the farmer or exhibitor with the massive yield drawing attention from local observers and others around the field.
A Bexar jail guard named Emmett Smith will attend a peace training course in Austin. In his spare time, Stith Upgerprinits littsaners.
Fragmented OCR reads like a jumble about flu season and public health notes. It mentions San Antonio and vague warnings, with garbled names and stray numbers, hinting at a health advisory context without clear details or assignments.
An excerpted Thursday feature by Arthur Lost Goinge discusses a sly war against counter countries. The piece mentions espionage, prisoner exchanges, and speculation about a figure named Baer facing charges or self defense claims. It hints at political favoritism and ongoing coverage of the prime minister’s actions.
Readable fragments show a Kansas vacation mention and a cast of characters including Grady and Inkdtazice salesmen. The piece references Roy Tate, Layolle Broskinnn, and a Buffalo mayor amid evasive remarks and a darkened window sighting.
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