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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1929
Page
9
A disrupted report describes renewed combat in a city with Moslem and Hingu forces. Military actions pause native quarter activity, supply lines stretched, and reinforcements arrive as authorities seek to restore order. The fighting intensifies despite efforts to control the situation.
Harry Williams recounts memories of George Roy’s Vertis ranch and the era of cattle drives and pioneer figures. He recalls Lincoln era stories, Saunders and Saunders’ legacy, and the impact of the Evans-Snider-Buell Co and Walter LeFray on Texas ranch life, with reflections on market drives and dairy slogans echoing in a rural community.
Raw notes describe egg price shifts and market conditions with mentions of Hello varieties, bakers, hens, and officials. Prices ranged from 20 to 67 cents per dozen in a volatile trading session. Weather and transport notes hint at delayed supplies from nearby ports and regional markets.
A scrambled OCR fragment lists numbers, names, and scattered phrases such as plane, dollars, fees, and dates. It mentions multiple unclear entities and lacks coherent events, making a definitive news item impossible to parse.
Scouts from several troops gathered at Padnensy theater under Col. Little to plan troop movements for Mobilization Day. The program featured speakers, badges awarded to veteran scouts, and a performance by the Boy Scout orchestra, with families and out-of-town leaders attending the event.
A long list of groceries and commodities with varied prices appears, including bushel and pound figures for produce such as beans potatos corn and grapes. The data points reflect regional prices and units, alongside a concluding note about market conditions and stockyard activity.
Forbes reports on market jitters fading as investors digest signals from corporate leaders. He notes the tension around electric car and industrial growth, the potential for stock shifts, and commentary suggesting cautious optimism amid broader economic uncertainties.
Prisoner Robert O Neal suffered burns when a clothing fire started as guards allowed inmates to build near Covert Avenue. The blaze at the city jail clothing line burned items before being extinguished. O Neal was treated at a local hospital after the incident.
In a troubled sequence, a tense confrontation unfolds as Jims and Von Sluchner clash amid plans to seize a hoard. Mary trembles while the crew plots escape, and a pivotal revelation about a father’s murder surfaces, propelling Dick and Tommy toward a decisive morning visit to the prison.
A theft report concerns a coat, purse, and watch stolen from an individual described as Mannie Sbithows, a 40 year old man of Mfafomoras. Police request any information leading to the suspect’s arrest and recovery of the items at the East Comtereg area near Parke.
Port Worth February 2 Bela Aaililurten a noted figure outlines plans for a new southern air route connecting Fort Worth and St Louis. The 6000 mile gauge project aims to service Oklahoma City and Ford with a 400 mile step, and Viva plows have been purchased for the Nip Vine at a cost of 802 01.
Watha, Washington February report on a student misbehavior case at a Seventh Day Adventist college. The incident involves tobacco use liquor intoxication and profane language along with card playing. College authorities enforce disciplinary rules and the student faces consequences.
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