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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1924
Page
10
A poem urges walking with the crowd to lift the burdened and offer good cheer. It envisions aiding the unemployed and sharing food so everyone may have Christmas Cheer. The speaker rejects a mere house by the road and chooses to spread compassion through acts of help and encouragement.
A poem by Mrs. Herbert B. Linscott expresses a pledge to walk the roadside during the holidays to aid the needy. The speaker vows to gather clothing and food, urge friends to send groceries and meat, provide kindling and bedding, and accompany the weary to lift their spirits with Christmas cheer.
Arthur Brisbane features a long column merging spiritualist conversation with Lord Northcliffe and Doyle noting North’s purported messages from spiritland. The piece discusses the spirit world’s role in aiding the living and critiques modern punishment in bootlegging cases. It also argues for a robust U S air defense with president Coolidge endorsing cross department coordination and legislative support.
Mrs. Mendyk, accused of bigamy to save her children, testified before the district court grand jury as jurors and attorneys raised funds to cover divorce costs. Judge McCrory postponed trial to January term while efforts to straighten finances continue, with attorney Hogan offering free services and contributing court costs.
Wires slowly repair as icy storm disrupts eastern Texas. San Antonio escaped heavy sleet while lines to Dallas and other points are restored gradually. Temperatures edge up Tuesday with rain likely east of the city, aiding ground thaw and boll weevil control. citrus damage noted.
Fire Chief Dr Sarran says a growing list of homes to visit requires starting toy distribution on December 24 afternoon. Six firefighters at Station No 2 repaint and repair donated toys. the Light for old toys campaign prompts San Antonio families to contribute.
Washington December 22 Pope Pius XX designated Patrick Hartigan J. Leo Kolb and an American Walsh for the Knighthood of St Sylvester in recognition of their services in preventing a national convention. Archbishop Curley of Baltimore advised they would receive the honor. Cairo December 22 reports Lilmi Gayara, a student leader who disappeared during the arrest of Sir Lee Oliver Stack, Sirdar of the Egyptian army, and was sought by police in a murder probe, was handed to the public.
Sixty poorer families from Antonio will receive clothing and food at Christmas. Main Avenue High School students will act as Santa Claus, delivering goods to each door. Each family is assigned to a group and will be treated to a Christmas dinner with provisions and essential items. The students embrace the project, aiming to bring happiness to their neighbors during the holiday season.
Frank de Luca recalls why he has lived on a soft diet for two days. He searched for his missing artificial teeth and believes he burned them with an old mattress after slipping them under his pillow on Friday night at Eniversi Service, New Jersey.
December 22. Aside from radio outfits dominating Christmas markets this year Berliners will give practical gifts to restock homes with household articles not replenished during the inflation period.
Ruby motor freighting manager PLOW and pilot Norton brave a raging blizzard as they drive the San Antonio Light to Austin. The vehicle battles sleet and ice, aiding stranded motorists along the route. At Selma Creek, seventeen miles out, thirty cars are found stranded. the journey continues through the icy night.
Tus trees of the Mission Shary continued on page two with note of serious losses.
Ponca City inmates at Kay county poor farm receive a $19 gold piece each Christmas from two local men who require secrecy. This year one inmate, Sint, plans to use his gift to buy presents for Ponca City’s needy.
Galveston December report says rum ships laden with Christmas liquor hover off the Louisiana coast beyond the 12 mile limit. Captain H J Rideout of the cutter Comanche, fresh from a four week Gulf cruise, observed four craft outside the line. All aboard admitted liquor, claimed to be off course, while cutters Davy and Callapasa shadow the area. No rain skins found on the Lexis coast.
Three young men robbed the A Diamant jewelry store, taking about 27,000 dollars in diamonds, rings, and bracelets. Proprietors, two assistants, and three customers were forced to floor as the loot was gathered. the bandits fled in a fast car after the heist.
Harrisburg Va December 22 engagement announced Mrs Gertrude Omsted widow of former Pennsylvania congressman Marlin E Olmsted and Vance C McCormick former chairman of the Democratic national committee plan marriage a formal announcement stated today
Breckenridge Web Dec 22 Mrs J Fisher aged 25 residing near Tinsville died at 2 local hospital Sunday from burns sustained Saturday while tying Christmas packages in front of an open fire. Her clothing caught fire and she ran into the yard.
President and Mrs Coolidge arrive back in Washington after a week long voyage aboard the Petora. The trip showcased diplomatic hospitality and reflected ongoing gubernatorial and presidential duties during a demanding schedule.
Fred McKunzie of Uvalde, a stockman, awaits the jury verdict in the murder trial of Tevi Old. Court sessions opened with four hours of arguments for the state and four for the defense as witnesses and officials testified. The case, in Ninety fourth District Court, highlighted threats, warnings, and motive claimed by the state, with closing remarks anticipated as the judge instructed the jury.
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