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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1930

Page

3

City backs expansion of Winburn field for aviation growth

Mayor C M Chambers urged enlarging Winburn field citing modern development and a $250000 municipal field appropriation. Brig Gen Frank Lebm warned aviation pace hinges on bond funded improvements, while a city committee pressed for a written report and new hangar capacity to host tri motor planes.

Winburn Field Elir C. M. Chambers Mondey Frank ?. Lebm Pir Corps Chambers Chamber of Commerce Winburn Gentral Luhm Chambere Tie Banpara ONAME Ocomanter Ed Feille San Antonio National Aeronautics Association Ianes Fe Field Mt Wan Lata Mr. Feilte Porter Whaley Tanarer Chamber of Cab Lepham Aviation Entheginet Walter Walthall Chamber

Parley Set on Road Opening Near East Houston Street

A committee of city county and state officials plans a meeting at 10 oclock in the mayor’s office to discuss opening a road off the straight road near East Houston Street toward Randolph Field.

Randolph Field Cris Houston Street

Fasteeth Tooth Powder Promises Comfort and Confidence

A historic ad promotes Fasteeth powder to prevent slipping teeth during eating talking or laughing. It claims to protect gums with no gum irritation and a pleasant taste, urging readers to buy at local stores in Sommers and Olber areas.

Parachute Test Saves Dodd Field Flyer

Sergeant Farrar made a life saving parachute jump from a disabled craft at Dodd field using a new steel framed chute designed by Master Sergeant Nichols. The rip cord released the chute immediately, cushioning the landing and validating the pack's protective design for high altitude escapes.

A. F. Farrar 5. H. Nichols Brooks A. F P. Farrare Dodd E. T. Nichols Prooks Field Ite Cventor Farrar Mitra Dodd Field Farrer Farrerell Barker

Plane Wrecks in El Paso Landing

Plane wrecks in El Paso as 10 observation planes are damaged or sawn by students. Instructors report one plane flown by Trent and student pilot Leon W Johnson. Fort Ti and San Antonio locations referenced amid chaotic notes on a planned shipment to Kelly Field.

el Pauso Trent Leon W. Johnson Fort Ti Antonio ‘Tesstiny

Furlong to Return From Northeastern Tour

Furlong head of the highway department of the chamber of commerce and his party are due to return to San Antonio Wednesday night from a tour of northeastern states in the interest of high cov? The traveler has visited New York Atlantic City Philadelphia Cincinnati and Lewin.

Furlong Camber of Commerce San Ane Chicara New York Atlantic City Philadelphia Cincinnati Lewin

Radio Convention Held in Cleveland

Cleveland hosts a major radio convention as leaders gather to outline plans and a national operation. The event aims to position the industry for key milestones in the coming year, signaling coordinated efforts across networks in the United States.

Cleveland Warlee Radia Tmeineen Formulsta

Inasert Veskes am tt geet Fed inhie Bye Wauer ne

Eye Ware hentia sed apen Toosan é Hurl Glog de Al Grumetets.

Mexican Labor Cut Oppose by Legge

Federal Farm Board Chairman Legge told the House immigration committee that restricting Mexican immigration would cause a labor shortage in the agricultural Southwest. He warned that without Mexican seasonal labor, crops could suffer and acreage might be curtailed to protect crop quality and profitability.

Legge Washington, D. G Fed Legre Federal Farm Board House Immigration Committee Bax Texas Memncrog Legge Eaid Schneider Wisconsin Mexico Boardment Missis Lergee Rus Legge Groper

Holder Named Palace Contractor by Mayor

A. Holder, a rentraiior expert in Spanish architecture and reconstruction, was appointed Monday by Mayor CM. Chambers to oversee work on the old Spanish governor's palace. The city budget caps Holder's services at 2000 or less, with total renovation not expected to exceed 21,000. The previous contractor Helder Jahrolf Maveriey from Maine Heights had performed similar work.

Gur CG Holder CM. Chambers Arenial Helder Jahrolf Maveriey Maine Heights

Noted Men to Speak at Lincoln Banquet in New York

Secretary of War Patrick H. Hurley, former ambassador Jacob Gould Schurman, and professor William Hung, a Chinese scholar and exchange professor at Harvard, are slated as speakers at the Lincoln dinner marking the fourth annual event in Republican circles.

New York Patrick H. Iurley Jacob Gould ‘Sehueman William Hung Chinene Ercholar Marvard Will le Apenkera

Prohibition Enforcers Move Against Dog Incident

A New York report from February describes treasury and justice enforcement actions amid a dog related disturbance. The piece notes Andrew Mellon involvement and mentions a roadside ditch and a removed article, reflecting ongoing pressure on prohibition routes.

New York Treasury Department of Justice Andrew Mellon

Probe wreck disrupts SP service between Corpus and San Antonio

Rail line between Corpus Christi and San Antonio restored after an attack on a southbound passenger train near Koroes City. Engine tender and one mail car were ditched. eight passenger coaches remained intact. Special agents investigated 14 pulled spikes while passengers returned to San Antonio Sunday and wrecking crews cleared the line. Conductor Norman Edmundy led the train.

Corpus Christi San Antonio Southern Pacific Moodas Koroes City Ws J Raila Poe Wengéra A. D. Afi Guid Oalay Conan San Apionio BNL Corpus Christa Victoria Cuero Sreckell Norman Edmundy Ways

Texas Railways Seek Approval for New Oil Territory Lines

Two Texas railway firms petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission to authorize new lines into oil districts near Von, Texas. The Texas Shore-Wie line seeks 12 miles from Grand Saline, and the St Louis Southwestern proposes 17 miles from Van Junction to the same terminus.

Washington, D. C Texas Interstate Commerce Rermission Von Texas Shore Wie Texas All Pacific Company Van Grand Saline St. Lewis Southwestern Company van Junction

Paving of 24th Street Cancelled

The city commission cancelled the paving contract for Teranty fourth street from Commeros to Ruiz after reports showed only about four percent of property owners signed up. Funds were reallocated to paving of Marne from ft Mars a to rneother street and end of Fairplay from Roosevelt to Mission ron, with bids due February 24.

Teranty Fourth Street Commeros Ruiz Street City Commission Marne Ft. Mars‘a Rneother Street Roosevelt Mission Ron

Amnesia Victim Reported in Fort Worth Hospital

A San Francisco man, Herbert J. Rent, is listed in Fort Worth City County Hospital with amnesia. Attendants report his condition this morning as he struggles to recall events, declaring that his mind is blank amid confusion about recent circumstances.

Ft. Worth Hospital Fort Worth Herbert J. Rent San Francisco City County Hospital Mornim Sunil Mtn

Trainmen Burned in Track Crash

Trainmen on the Southern Pacific Sin ret Limited near Ventuma California were burned when the engine struck a stalled engine and trailer on a crossing. Fireman William Korttieneere and Engineer Veter 3 were injured but not fatally hurt. About 159 passengers faced peril as the train derailed and engine breeched.

Ventuma Calif Southern Pacific Railroad Telay Sec Five Veter 3 Verlag Pireman William AL Korttieneere Praserwera Eeenperd Injors

Brother of A W Beans Dies in Buenos Aires

Word reached San Antonio Monday that A W Beans Jr has died in Buenos Aires after three years abroad. He formerly worked in San Antonio and later in Mexico City and Tangier, representing a wallpaper firm.

W. Kearny San Antonio A.W. W. Beans Buenos Aires Brann Mexicn City Inter Tipnon Aires

Condemned Negro to Prison After Jury Verdict

Feb 10 Travin county jury convicts 1 1 Tinhop Adate a negro of murder of Wils Tein Gleber a grocery store owner found dead in his shop with blunt trauma to the head. Adate sent to the penitentiary at Hugi rile for execution. date set for March 12.

Avatix Adate Travin County Wils Tein Gleber Hugi Rile Gleber

Farm Board Grain Session Delayed

Washington February 1 The Federal Farm Board failed to meet today under chair William Chel Williams to reconsider feasibility of stabilizing wheat prices through deriveration and mobilizing deriveration. The board plans to take up the matter later this week as planned before.

Farm Board Washington, D. T Fed INS Chel Williams Federal Farm Board Marrow

Four Bandits Rob Clerk in Indianapolis Bank Cash Heist

Four bandits attacked a clerk in Indianapolis, including one woman, and fled with about $6000 from a bank courier. The crime occurred as the money was being transported to the Indiana National Bank, with a distant chief clerk of the traction company reported among the victims.

Indianapolis Willinen Canende Herr Totesal Euah Indinon Natione

Walter Robertson Texas Ranger Remembered at Hornsby Bend

Walter Robertson of Hornsby Bend near Austin, once a Texas Ranger famed for battles with Chisholm era outlaws, died at 76 after years of illness. Survived by a widow from Hornsby and kin including Sen. John Hornaby of Austin. his life spanned reunion visits, family at home, and a reputation as a beloved grandfather among local neighbors.

Walter Tobertson Horneby’s Bend Fraria County Sears Hanpy Walter Robertson Tuna John Lawdas Matt Hornsby's Bend Austin Alwate Texas Ranger San Saba

Court Proceedings Show Several Jail Fines and Fines

Court records list numerous names with small fines for offenses including drunkenness theft under five dollars and violations of ordinances. Fines range from two to twenty five dollars with multiple individuals named across categories such as drunkenness disturbance of the peace and plumbing violations.

N.B. Tongaker L. E. Daerler Rewphardt Rothe Arturo Garcia Betty Gruber Githest Sebaltee Ernest Iselt Bebec Hoey Guize Es Froukaia Keedt Ate J. G. Ramos G. Sexaver James W. Welsh J. P. Bishop Herschel H. Cooper Tonail Rutwiph Diaz Felix Jambcor Sbruer Parker A. B. Sanchez C. F. Lone Roth PF. Fernanden Area J. Trove Clayton Gay L. McDensh M.C. Scott J.B. Gabe Mer. We Ochter Malleron AB. Wurst Stre. HA. Moen WL. More AG. Nudsen Leonarie Tourber Carla Salvador Mesa Willacean Rey Towers Mitze Tony Sandoval Vieter “Pi AD Frank Soliana Arauifo Marea Felipe Bernal Doe Dempsey Dorothy Thomen Raymond Snochez CG. C. Johnson George Mate Bryan Garzs R. Haywood Clemente Murniex Belipe Morena Juan Kubfelx Francisceone Aairs Ansallo Cinco Jose Martinez Ridwardo Pena Victor Wharen Mada

Alam o Paine Gost Is Fined In City Paving Fiasco

City commissioners on Monday morning approved a series of assessments and fines for paving along South Alamo Street from Tusaca to Eset and West Commerce streets. The action includes front foot rates on Twenty fourth Street and Olive to Pipe streets, limits on Brazia Street storm sewer work, and appropriations for concrete work and vagrancy and traffic violation penalties involving multiple residents and contractors.

Alamo Street Tusaca Eset Commerce Comameston Twenty-fourth Street West Commerce Cantor Delaware Olive Pipesteels North Presa West Cyimmerre Rhee Antonio Rive Dida Brazia Street Éullverl Commissionera Alan Moore Big Bend Tenviv

Milk of Magnesia Promises Quick Digestive Relief

An 1870s marketing note touts Milk of Magnesia as a safe, fast relief for indigestion and stomach discomfort. It claims the product neutralizes stomach acids, calms nerves, and offers a gentle, pleasant remedy to correct digestive upset with physician-prescribed use. The text promotes genuine Philippe Milk of Magnesia as a long trusted remedy and references the Charles F. Philippe Chemical Co trademark.

Ahan Sue Atomacha Arid Tn Phillipe Ita Simon Magnesia Atic of U. A Charles FG Phillipe Chemical Conony Perfecemor Chariew Hh, Billige Alsce’ 1870

Ramirez Wins Bar Permit In County Notice

Charles Ramirez, recently re signed from secretary to the County Judge, was admitted to the Texas bar by the Lexum state board of examiners. The resignation process and the judge’s secretary position were cited as context while a successor remains to be appointed.

Charles Ramires Perry Robertson Punem Hin Tesan Tes L. Clamp Lexum Atate Board of Examiners Raniiren Sein

Solon Flays Flood Plan in Washington DC

Solon criticizes the 9325,000,000 flood control plan adopted by Congress to save the Delta river valley from destructive floods. Rep Reid Republican Tennessee chairman of the hearings called it an alarming white elephant that will cost billions if carried out in its entirety.

Washington DE. C Cotieress Dilsabralppi Itg Reid. Repmblicat Tinole

Vapor VAPEX Promises Quick Cold Relief and Sleep

An advertisement touts VAPEX as a cure for colds that wipes out germs in minutes. It claims sterile threads saturated with cold germs were killed in ten minutes by Vapex vapor. The 2 dollar bottle is said to cover fifty applications and emphasizes asking for the genuine product from E Fougera & Co. The copy features a green triangle box and promises cheap imitations won't match results.

V-Apex E.fougera & Co., Inc New York

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