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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1927
Page
16
A dense classified page fragment offers buy and sell notices for automotives including autos for cash, model names, prices, and contact names. Items mention Cadillac models, Chrysler Roadster, and various makes with prices, locations, and vendors like Tunrurston Motor and Randeston.
An OCR fragment from a San Antonio motor company catalog advertises autos with various makes and models. It mentions a 1927 Chevrolet sedan, Dodge and Chevrolet offers, and multiple street addresses including Broadway at 10th. The text notes repairs, polishing, factory equipment, and sale prices though many details are garbled.
City plans sale of parcels for 27775 to A contractors. The notice details bids for drainage structures and roadwork in Beear County Texas with deadlines, bid guarantees, and county authority names.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Chicago residents and events in a dated, jumbled manner mentioning a 1928 timeframe. Key names or entities are unclear, but hints of a city-wide heat and civic activity surface amid garbled text.
The executive head of the Leahy division department chaired a meeting detailing a campaign plan. Attendees discussed advertising strategies and targeted outreach through Wall Street channels. The event spanned from March 6 to 15.
The piece discusses urging Valley residents to invest in land as development accelerates in Brownsville and San Benito. It notes prices, a Local developer perspective, ongoing contracts for erosion control, shipping sheds, and building projects including a five story residence, a creamery, and new warehouses. Several contractors and firms are named with their planned works as the valley expands.
Report notes lawmakers granted WDE powers to legislate public debt, outlining proposed use of funds including 2.8 billion and 200 million to debt service while describing budget implications and partisan reactions amid tense debate.
Godfrey delivered a knockout over a top contender in a heavyweight clash. The loss came as Dee st and Uracheny faced defeat, while Jones of Trails and Guifroy were noted as participants. The victory adds to Godfrey's rising win total, with reports of over fifty triumphs across recent years.
Reports state Chamberlin will headline a lecture series in Los Angeles as part of a broader US tour. Announcement made Tuesday by Chamberlin, Thur, and associates outlines dates in February and March, with support from local officials and business leaders.
A federal trade commission ruling upheld that army shoes bearing government specifica tions and labels must meet strict standards. The decision emphasizes that only products built under government specs can bear certain insignia and titles to avoid unfair competitive practices.
New York December 21 reports indicate fourteen deaths linked to alcoholism during the week. Police say sixty five persons entered treatment in city hospital wards, reflecting a surge in alcohol related illnesses and admissions.
Weather report notes fog and rain breaking a two month drought across Kandi and surrounding areas. Officials report moisture levels improving, time frame uncertain, and anticipate resumed farming activity. Residents cautioned about slick roads and lingering drizzle through the week.
A Galveston resident suffered injuries after a street collision. Police and emergency crews responded at the scene to aid the victim and investigate the incident.
London dispatch reports subway lost articles accumulating after a thaw causing inventory of unclaimed items. Over a year thousands of articles including stoves and umbrellas are turned in or sold if not claimed. Authorities note an annual sale to recover costs and curb warehousing of unclaimed goods.
City commissioners passed a Thursday order levying assessments of about 200 dollars on property owners along the Highlands and South Alamo street projects. Work funding to begin immediately with paving on Travis to Delmar and Muir avenues. Levy includes nearby blocks and street widening plans with funds directed to improve Alamo Street and adjacent routes.
The United States Reclamation Service sent engineers to review a loss of about 300 feet of water in the Rio Grande between Eagle Pass and Laredo. They seek whether water leaks into underground channels or runs to Mexico, potentially affecting 150,000 acres. The study covers geology, possible redirection, and international implications before any actions.
Two men jailed Tuesday face charges over an assault on Jack Goldburg at 422 Buena Vista Street. Neighbors heard a struggle as the attackers entered the residence seeking a ride home, leaving Goldburg with slash wounds.
Risible OCR fragment mentions a girl saved from death at Joy Lake. Names and details are garbled but reference to brave guards and a rescue effort appear in a chaotic transcription. The readable core notes a life saved at Joy Lake with some names possibly linked to rescuers.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a Black person and detectives linked to a dice game and a disturbance near a garage. The readable fragments mention an alert and an unsuccessful attempt to calm a situation as investigators arrived.
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