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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1928

Page

2

Farm aid and new tariff loom in Washington

In Washington the farm relief and tariff bill debate heats up as President-elect Hoover plans a special session. Borah and other leaders insist only a special session can honor campaign promises, while Hoover weighs the McNary bill and waits for guidance. Senators press for passage, but consensus remains elusive amid controversy and political maneuvering.

Insamur Griff Teayer Tillei Hoover Washington Senate Bersb Republicai Thal Isresibe Borah Cable Toover Sti McNary Hoov Bot Elockhart Iowa

Big Buyer Signals Vie's Spirit in Cement Firm Move

Charles Byunsteryer of the AL Portlicd Cement Coy invests 540,000 in a new ride serge venture, signaling bold corporate backing and expansion plans amid market optimism.

Charles Byunsteryer AL Portlicd Cement Coy New Rid Serge

New Street Work Fought Extension to South Presa

Property owners along the proposed Hooseeel avenue extension to South Presa street and Tol Wel boulevards oppose the project. They claim benefits do not justify the expense. County Commissioner-elect Thomas I. Abbott plans hearings as condemnation actions may proceed. The petition to open the route was filed with County Judge Augustus McCloskey. Landowners include M. Rosas, B. F Youngblood, and the Southern Pacific Railroad. A special appraisal committee, including J. UW. Wirkparticn and others, will assess damages and benefits. a survey engineer will provide estimates prior to the hearing.

Hooseeel Avenue South Presa Street Tol Wel Nery Thomas I. Abbott Board of County Commissioners Thivalrnet John H. Cavington Pre Augustus McCloskey M. Rosas B. F Youngblood Southern Pacific Railroad Company J. UW. Wirkparticn L. W Liscomb Wallace Rogers

666 ism Prescription for Colds and Grippe Ad

An advertisement touts 666 ism as a universal remedy for colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria claiming unrivaled power and fame in a bold sales pitch.

MoM's Formula Praised In Old Time Remedial Ads

A Louisiana woman writes that she missed football season events for the first year in 19 years after using MoMs Formula. The ad claims the remedy relieves asthma and many ailments with praise from users and lists a Tillen McMulli product sold by Sommers Drug Co.

Louisiana Lin Tillen-McMulli Sommers

Campaign to Boost Subscriptions for San Antonio Drive

The drive aims to raise 10 600 000 in San Antonio quota with renewed effort starting January. Key subscriber Charles Traumberger of San Antonio Port Tom Cement contributes 10 000 stock value, second largest to date, while Hownsberger bought 10 500 block and donated Broadway streetcar terminal for the line to Alamo Heights.

Hork Gale and Weee Texas Trailway San Angelo Art of Corpus San Antonio Mewell Jones Chamber of Commerce Builling Jones Hownsberger Gresion Broadway Alamo Meights

Farm Home Burns While Attending Friend’s Funeral

St Verwix road farmer Bomer Spear attended the funeral of a friend at St Fed wig village ten miles east of San Antonio when his home burned Thursday. Firemen from Station No 1 responded Wednesday afternoon, believing the blaze began from an overheated dove as they protected nearby buildings by pumping water from a cistern.

Bomer Spear St. Verwix Road St. Fedwig San Antonio

Garbage Department Faces Post Christmas Turkey Bone Flood

In San Antonio a surge of turkey bones and tissue paper overwhelmed city garbage crews after Christmas. Workers hauled excess garbage to the incinerator amid heavy loads and overtime, stressing the sanitation system and the duties of inspector Fotis Bonkeminsen and staff.

Cily San Antonio Fotis Bon- Kemuisen Thurrdar

N. Y. Business Man Stops Here on Trip

N Y business man T Vane W York and Mrs. eat Tha Anitel make a short visit described as a casual layover with local scenes and a light, cordial tone.

N. Y T. Vane York

Police hold wife after public safety incident

A man was injured and his wife was detained by police after a public safety incident. The events occurred Tuesday in an unspecified location as authorities investigated the situation.

Satisfied Customer Calls Dealer a Bum in 1928 Tale

A garbled 1928 tale frames a complaint about a dealer as a bum. A magistrate, misheard names, and a chaotic sequence follow involving a trade in, a passenger radio, a parking dispute, and a wedding subplot. The fragmentary piece blends unreliable dialogue with odd charges and urban scenes.

Blaze routs 40 Doughboys in late December attack

In Fout Snelling Minnesota authorities report a two story building burned and 40 Doughboys were routed from their quarters early today. No injuries are confirmed as investigators comb the scene for clues to the origin of the blaze. Classified notices advertise sale opportunities in Classification 171.

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