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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1928

Page

9

Seek Increase Duty on Ammonia Imports Analyzed

A liquidation filed Thursday by the chamber of commerce with Thomas O Marcin of Washington, a United States tariff Commission member, seeks a 50 percent duty rise on ammonia imported into the United States. The present rate is one cent per pound. The commission will meet in Washington to decide. Forter Whaley of the San Antonio chamber said the commission would pass the measure and urge it to President Coolidge. Telegrams were sent to Senators Mugrfield and Sheppard and Representatives Wareboch and Gurney urging support.

Chamber of Commerce Thomas O. Marcin Washington United States Tariff Commission United States Atplirium Forter’ Whaley Shanager San Antonio

Quarreling Mayors Still at St Fisti Battle May Result

Intern NYWHUR reports a quarrel between mayors Anirew and tialie over a St Fisti battle. Igatibnget OMair, mayor of Lindale Village Ohio, issued a challenge from May 7 to 9. Boany says he did not receive it and tialie doubts any claim of a real dispute.

St. Fisti Anirew Igatibnget Omair Lindale Qhio Boany Tialie

Mayor to Attend Democratic Meet Mayors in Hotton

MM and Charmbers announced on Maoxday that the mayor intends to be present at the Democratic convention in Hotton this June. He said he will not go as a legate.

Charmbers Hotton

Local clubs and society events scheduled this week

Chowinade Chow and Griffin direct a costume revamp at 8230 o'clock Thursday in the St Anthony hotel ballroom. De Jeunesse club hosts at the Menger hotel Friday evening. Monthly meetings of several parent teacher and preschool groups set for Friday at the school auditorium. The Conservation Society gathers at 8 30 Friday at Mrs Ti GC Witte's home. Mrs W Mantove hosts a social Saturday at her house with several guests. Brackenridge Senior Rehaol TZA plans Friday meeting at the school. Pauline Nelson Parent-Teacher and preschool associations meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 30. Mrs Monier to discuss illusion study. Mrs Monier chairs hostess group. J J Apple, T Dixon and others plan for a silver ten event Feb 24 at Mrs A J Monier's home. Sorosis club hosts yesterday's junior group at Mrs B T Kupper's Alamo Heights. Mrs McGill discusses Wrench painters and Tauph comments on scripture. Spring flowers and white decor set the table. San Antonio Community Bowl meets Friday Feb 1 at 10 a.m. in the Chamber of Commerce. Joe L Hill elected president to preside. program features ministers’ remarks.

Chowinade Chow Yoviely Griffin St. Anthony Hotel de Jeunesse Club Menger Allendee Panne Ifét Wella Arguelation The Conservation Society Rlnb A. A. Thomas E. J. Keeper Micx J. E. Rue Clas Juhl Waldine Tauch Minnse Tolle McGill B. T. Kupper Alamo Heights Jrs McGill Tauph

Rain affects Gulf tournaments and Texas spinach shipments

Weather shifts risk to Gulf tournament play while Texan spinach shipments surge. J Austen Stumter notes rain may raise yields 25 to 0 percent, tugging at market balance. Shipper Lanter reports congested markets easing as shipments drop this week after 53 cars moved in Texas, matching 1927 national totals for a single day.

J. Austen Stumter Duccay Gulf Tournamenta South Texas Lanter Weil

Waka Party Faces Prohibition Plank Push

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union led by Ella A Boyle pushes for full law enforcement in party platforms and a pledge to enforce liquor laws. The group plans to send resolution copies to party leaders and urges candidates to declare wet or dry status. It also backs an educational program to warn youths about the liquor traffic.

Onicago. Veh Christiay — ‘Temperance Union Edwin Nolt Hughey Methodist Epis.coll Church Ella A. Boyle Nation Cnhe Dufiona W. Cf. U

Arpa Art Club Tosnesiad Event Details Incomplete

Misspellings and garbled names obscure the ARPA Art Club Tosnesiad entry. The readable fragments mention Mrs George Norwood Witting and Mrs AW TL Masterson as chairmen, with scattered names like Nell Pryor Rose Knerphans and others, but no clear date or location beyond San Aisie school likely.

Ark Cell San Asie George Norwood Witting TL Masterson Nhe Jose Abe Oeilon

McCormick Divorce Talks With Ganna Refused by Walska

Paris Feb 2 The amicable settlement of the Harold V McCormick and Ganna Walska divorce remains distant with Ganna’s friends stating she is fighting mad and will not yield on terms. Private emissaries discussed a potential settlement around a million dollars but the talks cooled when reported to Ganna. Former attorneys signers have not confirmed further legal steps as Canon stays secluded at her Rue Nubeck townhouse.

Univeral Service Paris Harold V. McCormick Gann Walska Ganna McCormick Gouna Spora Canon Rue Nubeck Alexander Cochenne

Man Says Wife Lost For Days In Amusing Fine Story

A unclear fragment mentions a man claiming his wife vanished for four days. The text references Avil and Wart Vruyts and an event on January 3. The piece mentions E Street and an amused reaction, but details are garbled and unnamed.

E. Street

Armour Estate Fails to Make Interest Payment

Armour Estate defaulted on an interest payment amid a complex web of claims and losses tied to a World War era business empire. The article notes substantial holdings and ongoing development efforts, including a major project in the Southern Basin region and a California venture, with Armour's investor record including a claimed $10,000,000 investment and a personal guarantee by the principal.

Armour Estate Ciucagq Ariune Surer Basin Company California Taul Veelapaision

Daily Cold Bath Exercise No Meat Brings Man to 92

A man credited with exceptional longevity attributes his 92 years to daily cold baths and regular exercise with no meat. He reportedly follows a strict routine and waters in and out to cleanse the system, while avoiding meat and embracing brisk activity. Mrs. Carrington, aged 84, is noted in passing.

Carrington

Pineex Pinex Cough Remedy Promises Quick Home Relief

Pine extract, combined with sugar syrup or honey, is marketed as a fast cough reliever. The ad claims Pinex soothes throat membranes and can quell dry or hoarse coughs within 24 hours, touting its use for bronchial issues and urging readers to ask pharmacists for 2 1/4 ounces of Pinex.

Pinex Co Wayne

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Texas Brackenridge Rehaol T. Z. A Wriday A & the Pauline Nelson Pavent Preschool Asso Cammere Joe L. Hill NTU Waka Arpa Art. Club Tognesiad Part Mesdames Masterson and Witting C. J. Baldwin Produce Co., Inc Reta'l Grocers Warner Fabian Sylvia Harneil Giff Sara Lalond Starr March O. O. McIntyre Evelyn Nesbit Helen Rowland Mrs. Solomon Wbranda Lovera Fannie Hurst May Cerf Elinor Glyn Sylvia
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