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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1926

Page

24

Used Car Catalog and Trade Offers From Mathie Bros

A catalog of used Ford, Nash, Essex, Chevrolet, and Nash touring cars with years from 1920s to 1926, prices from 165 to 750, plus other auto services. Mathieu Bros dealership at 42 E Commerce and 710 Broadway lists bargains, terms, and trade-ins. Also offers auto painting tops and welding services from local shops in San Antonio.

Elmira Crosby Mathieu Bros E. Commerce Mis Bilkarts Auto Parts Co N. Flores St Packard Broadway Conan Bee Otis Caruthers Fordor Yantis Motor CO 4Th Crockett Maxwell Mission Ford W. Caruthers Mathie Bras B. Commerce Overland Nash Hudson Studebaker Nev Chrysler Essex Coucly i Hugo Grote L. W. Caruthers Commerce Thor Otis Caruthers Pigres St Woodlawn Broadwater

Family of Eighteen Beats High Living Costs by Budget

A Brony family of eighteen in New York demonstrates thrift through strict budgeting. Mother Cornelius Falster explains weekly expenses and income, detailing meals, milk, meat, vegetables, bread, rent, clothing, and miscellaneous costs. The household operates like a hotel with orderly routines and sequential work and rest cycles to save $ per week.

Universal Service New York Cornelius Falster

Dozens of Rats Die in Los Angeles War On Rats

San Antonio health department backs a private anti rat drive deployed in several cities. The effort reports dozens of rodents killed or injured during the campaign, while officials clarify the department is not directing the war but approving the private initiative.

America Mellon United States L. A San Antonio Health Eepaifment Health Department Co Ee Speer

Slump Hits Christmas Tree Market Friday Prices Plummet

A large supply of Christmas trees floods the market causing steep price cuts from Thursday. Six-foot spruce trees fell from 1.50 to 0.73, with indications of drops to 0.25 by night. Alamo plaza dealers cite curb deals and higher dealer presence as key factors.

Ser Cording Alamo Plaza Mny

Man Thwarts Holdup and Recovers Stolen Car

A. T. Til of 1148 Lullwood Avenue resisted two men who tried to rob him in the 1000 block of Grayson Street. They fled, leaving behind a car reported stolen from Frank Bright of 11 Delgado Street. Police linked the vehicle to the incident.

A. T Til Lullwood Avenue Hill Grayson Street Hey Frank Bright Delgado Street

Catholic Church to Broadcast Christmas Mass in Texas

Fort Worth news reports the Catholic Church will broadcast Christmas Mass in Texas for the first time. The service at St Patrick's will begin Friday night at 12:30 and run until Mass concludes, with WBAP Fort Worth Star-Telegram radio handling the transmission using three microphones.

Fort Worth Iun Ravlio Texas St. Patrick's Ebtyel Uere WBAP

Sergeant Saves Two Women From Fire in Chicago

In Chicago on December 24, Sergeant Stephen Casey forced entry, breaking the door to rescue two sleeping women from a blazing home. The dramatic act halted a near fatal blaze, preserving the lives of the occupants.

Universal Service Chicago Stephen Casey

Pays Tribute at Scott Burial in Oakland

Southern Pacific paid tribute to W. H. Scott, president of its Texas and Louisiana lines, with offices closed and flags at half mast during his funeral at the family residence in Oakland.

Scott Oakland Calif Southern Pacific Company W. H. Scott Texas and Louisiana Lines

Anti Christian Body Organized in China

Reuters dispatch from Shanghai reports anti Christian societies formed in many Chinese regions where an anti foreign movement is active. It is rumored that these groups have planned several meetings for Christmas Day.

London China Reuters Shanghai

Mrs Claus Busy at Home as Santa Explains

A child asks Santa why Mrs Claus stays home. Santa says she is busy making dresses, toys, and caring for animals, and prefers to stay at the North Pole. He notes she guides good deeds, decorates windows, and bakes for Christmas.

Mrs. Claus Santa Santa Claus Larry Cahoon St. Any's The Light Santa Chris Santinus Anal Tex Hin North Pole

Deeds and Building Permits in San Antonio 1917 1956 Records

A compiled list of property deeds and transfers in San Antonio, ranging from 1917 to 1956, notes sheriff's deeds, quit claims, and lot and block transfers across multiple blocks and districts. It also records Seven building permits for new construction and various street widening and public-utility related deeds. The entries name numerous individuals and firms, including Dellerman, Tejeda, Schneider, and the San Antonio Independent School District, with dates, locations, and monetary amounts.

Janes Wall William H. Musseli Lots & Aid Mew Lee Sigris Jackson Henry Bruce Dee. Deud Vloele New Co Wesley Intay Robinson Ty Lew Marlo Jackson New Wilam Dellerman Robert and Mary Seeiig Wee Los Angeles New City J. Iy Dostptine Peche MW. V Vas le . Peche Al¢jos Hortonelu G. Peda Jesus Tejeda D. Martines Jesus Sara M. Tejeda Alejos S. Tejeda S. A. Tinsley J. T. Hill Mra. Lmava Dath I. G. Tinsley Mary Lela Whittan Dilworth New City Block W. L. Holder Ste. Gedh Ida Gurinsky H.W. Wells Willis Foster J. D. Fussell Thomas. W. Masterson August Jungmatin Abbie Layniaux C. A Rove B. Mangham Jr Itose Terrace J. Bhearer H. M. Philips An Antonio Burk Hill Astareg Woodlawn Hills Development Company Prse Hornby Woodlawn Ils G. A Opal Cele Herman Knopp St Mary's Realty Company Salvation Army, Inc Presa Street College Street N.S. Dickinson L. EL Pile Dew Tees Olly Mack Edward and Olga Friesenhahn Albert W. Albrecht J.T AL Scott Koopke Noxe Beteh Roepke Joseph Rosenfields Los Angeles Heights Fred S Agatha Mattie W. H. Stinson Deesware Adter Elizabeth Maury Teach Dee L. Holl Tames W. Dloit Deveased Lorati Rust Sulenberger Amt San Antonio Loan and Trust Company Trustes Far Amt Verney Js. Hhl HLD Fue A. Murphy Harry FH. Mogeris Dee Todd E Eli Leftie Lowell Murphy

400 900 Letters Set Highest Mark For Holiday Season

Friday closed the busiest holiday lobby season for the San Antonio postoffice. Over 250000 parcels were received and handled, thousands sent out, about 100000 letters and cards canceled by maglintines, speeding up deliveries to Postmaster I G Ineas. Receipts rose about 34500 from last year, the record at the time.

San Antonio An Antonio I. G. Ineas Ines

Coolidges Attend Private White House Film Showing

President and Mrs. Coolidge hosted a private screening in the east room of the White House last night for their son John and guests, featuring the Metro-Goldwyn-Myer film The Winning of Barbara Worth.

Uiiverss Service Barbara Worth

Police Free Boy as Christmas Gift in Kansas City

A 17 year old boy who had been arrested was sent back home to his family in Sioux City Iowa as a Christmas gift today by Capt. Stanley Beatty of the Kansas City Kansas police. The boy had been in custody prior to the gesture and the officer described the act as a charitable move reflecting the holiday spirit.

R. S. Thornburgh Universal Service Washington International See Li Retary The Treasury Mellon Congress Seer Ton Kansas City Dee Sioux City Iowa Stanley Beatty Kan

Victim releases would be assassin in Vienna case

Chancellor Ignaz Seipel, who suffered serious injuries from a would be assassin in June 1924, has secured the release from prison of his assailant Karl Jaworek a young factory worker.

Vienna Ignaz Seipel Karl Jaworek

Wreck Toll Rises After Royal Palm Collision Near Atlanta

Rescue workers probe a fatal wreck on the Ponce De Leon Limited and Royal Palm near Atlanta. The death toll may reach 20 to 30 with 65 injured. many transported to hospitals in Atlanta and Rome. Passengers, mostly headed home for Christmas, faced mangled scenes and urgent identification efforts as doctors and nurses aided by torches and searchlights.

Maditional Werims Cresh Tonee le Lea Limited Royal Inn Chicago Miami Rome SINTY Atlanta Ponce de Leon Limited Lins Atlenta Southern Railway Cnesgo Vaner de Leon Diner Reils

Mixed Orders blamed in Wreck near Ponce De Leon

A collision near Rocie Nor Ga involved northbound Southsea railway. official statement says regular engineer T. Keith of the Ponce De Leon was not at fault and that orders were fully given. Road foreman J. M. Vierge was fatally injured. other crew members and witnesses noted the authority over the siding.

Attanta Tee Rocienor Southsea Gussencree Kk. Mess Oh Tia

Woman Hurled to Top of Dining Car After Wreck at Rockmart

A严重 wreck on the Ponce De Leon near Rockmart left a woman identified as Mrs. Siren of Cincinnati perched atop a dining car with minor injuries. Engineers and rescue workers described the dramatic sequence as cars separated, a day coach crushed, and a trapped negro rescued amid flames while others were saved.

Rockmart Dev Ponce de Leon Siren Race Street Cincinnati M. Corey Tee

Prisoner Saves Officer From Death in Smoke Incident

In Atlanta a prisoner shielded Officer Wiseman from deadly smoke and later returned to aid other officers after a violent incident. Both men were injured and hospitalized as physicians prepared to treat them. The exchange featured Bullis and Wiseman recalling the escape and expressing relief at possible recovery.

Wiseman Lexington Mitner Wich Atlanta Apotheman Bullis

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