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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1922

Page

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Rented Faris Rising in U S Reports

Washington February 14 Renters hold vast land shares per Dr F B L Stewart economist citing Agriculture Department figures tenancy grows faster than census. In 1920 tenants operated 87 percent of farms, renting 354 million acres valued near 28 billion dollars with part owners boosting totals.

Washington, D. C United States Texas Ilinois Iowa Arkansas Michigan Wisconsin Florida Fb,l. Stewart Department of Agriculture France Department Federal Reserve Farm Loan Lesec Janis Stewart Aid Yuu Zcres Delaware Illinois Alabama Georgia Kansas Mississippi Oklahom South Carolina South Dakota Washington Oklahoma

Judge Finds Dismissal Of Jury In Good Faith

A 1920 Oklahoma banking case recounts Fred G. Wennis examining Guaranty State Bank two days before September 27 1920. Evidence before the grand jury shows bank insolvency due to excess loans by a bank director who was also vice president. Director paid 850 000 by cashier’s check the day a Lat heck purchaser overdrew. other checks issued by Wilkensdale bank matched in September 1920.

Fred G. Wennis Guaranty State Bank Hepburn Te Bank Hephart Dennis Wennis Cahier Wilken-Hall State Bank Oklahoma City Thronenthier Wilkensdale Bank Grand Oklahoma

President Harding urges prompt ratification of Pacific treaties

President Harding submits eight covenants from the Washington conference on armament limits and Pacific stability. He argues the agreements, including a four power naval pact, will reduce armament, curb conflict, and strengthen world peace without binding the U.S. to alliances, inviting Senate approval.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding Senate The S Jay United States Conference of Friends Congress Pacific Pacifica Shantung Evry Anarinusa Toon Conference of Peace Manki Republic British Empire France Italy Japan Andapan China Yen Conde League of Naliong Natlone Europe Pacife Perry Hawaii Webster South Seas Samoa Spain Philippines Guam Mid- Pacific Far East America Vibers Wade Jess New Republic Ching Henats Renee Freefron

Convincing US Leader Emphasizes Peace Covenants

A political address stresses executive responsibility and unity in pursuing peace covenants. The speaker warns that failure to gain Senate approval may weaken America’s influence and dim future diplomatic prospects. A brief ad for Imperial Eczema Remedy follows, noting quick relief and refunds.

Noted Gambler Owens Dared Ocean Crossing Hoax Figure

New York reports note J. Doc Owens a famed old time gambler who rose to notoriety on trans Atlantic liners. He reportedly fled Havana to reenter the United States and left a substantial estate abroad. Owens once claimed a Titanic escape via lifeboat disguise but filed no libel suit.

New York Déesth Havana Wiliam Thaw Pittsburg Tme

No Jobs in Tampico Warns Prospective Oil Laborers

Tampico Chamber of Commerce warns against coming to Tampico for oil field work. Jack Hott of the American Chamber of Commerce says most companies are detailing staff rather than hiring, labor markets are crowded, and unrest persists until conditions improve next year.

Brownsville Tex Tampico Adi Fance Chamber of Com Merce Jack HH. Hott American Chamber of Commercce Hott

Severe cold grips town with 65 below zero reading

The record low temperature hits sixty five degrees below zero after three days of milder weather. Residents face heavy cold as streets report little traffic and disrupted mail service in the wake of the deep freeze.

Dawson V. T

New Church Opens in San Antonio After Park Event

More than 2000 visitors inspected the rebuilt Trayla Park Methodist Church at a Black Friday night open house from 7 5 3 0 to 1 4. San Antonio Methodist churches collaborated to host the event with refreshments and music. Mrs PC Blank led a ladies committee handling refreshments while Rev Frank Smith and Laurel Heights Church members joined the decor and entertainment.

Trayla Park Methodist Church San Antonio PC Blank Guexts Frank Smith Laurel Heights Methodist Church

Rickard Bail Set At $10,000 In Assault Case

New York promoter Rickard posted bail of 10,000 dollars today after a grand jury indictment for assault alleged by 14 year old Alive Huck in connection with the Children’s Society.

New York Tex Tckard Accault Alive Huck Children’s Society

Scouts of San Antonio Gather for Citywide Exhibition

Practically every scout in San Antonio and officials gathered at Brackenridge Park polo grounds for the biggest scout event since the movement began here. The program included a field meet with running and throwing contests, a knot tying contest, dressing race, tent pitching, semaphore signaling, and first aid races, followed by a barbecue and banquet at Fort Sam Houston with speakers from civic and military circles.

San Antonio Brackenridge Park McCloskey Poet Gymnasium Fort Sam Houston Williams. Fry Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Alarao Souncil Oy Stouts Aod

Seven held for theft in city jail Friday afternoon

Seven persons were jailed on theft charges including F Byns 27 for a diamond ring at 762 Patterson Ave and a 25 year old charged with stealing clothes from 14 Lelgaso Street. A group of three Mexicans was arrested with carpenter tools recovered and a 22 year old youth faced bicycle theft charges. Police detectives arrested another Mexican woman for stealing curtains clothing and other items from B Baymblatt’s home on Lud Essex Street. Court action expected later Friday.

Trata F. Byns Patterson Avenue van Riner Detective Street Andgro Begiat Lelgaso Street Serun W. Highs Soledad

Librarian Aide Miss Julia Grothaus Named At Carnegie Library

Miss Julia Grothaus was appointed assistant librarian at a Carnegie Library board meeting Friday morning. She is a trained librarian, graduate of the University of H Jingid School of Library Science, with five years in American Library Association work and army library service. A Phoenix Club donation of 25 was accepted for a dictionary purchase, and thanks were to be sent to the club members.

Julia Grothanus Carnegie Pablo Library Wriday Miss Grothaus School of Library Science University of Hjingid American Library Association Army Library Service San Antonia Baa Phoenis Club Frances Humphrey

Oil Judgment Lost in Case of Sacha vs Occidental Oil Co

Willia m Sacha of St Louis sues Occidental Oil Company of Mexia over oil land value near two dollars a barrel and a disputed property claim. The court case centers on land rights and compensation, with Mexia listed as the locale and St Louis as the plaintiff home.

Tudgmong Caa William Sacha St. Louis Occidental Oi Company Mexia Otlanda

Judge rules no clear contract in Sachs suit

Judge Duval West ruled that evidence does not clearly show a contract as alleged by Mr. Sachs. He granted 90 days for appeal and noted the plaintiff, named as future postmaster general, was in San Antonio and to report to Washington after Thursday’s session. The case originated in Austin federal court and was moved here for hearing.

Bache Duval West Federe Court United States Wil H. Hays San -Antono Washington Austin Roselawn Not & Braveyarr Crockett

Blind artist charms with recital at Casino Hall

Miss Fritale Weimar, blind since age three, impressed Friday at Casino Hall with voice, piano, and violin pieces. She performed original compositions such as My Song to My Mother and Philippina, joined by Wa Li Mancock violinist and Deb Rudder pianist plus young Madeline Da Rudder, to a receptive crowd.

Miss. Fritale Weimar Casino Hall Minnetonka Philippina

Libel Demurrer Overruled in San Luis Medicine Case

A federal judge overruled a demurrer to libel claims against 128 bottles of Zendejas Treatment, tied to misrepresentation under the Pure Food and Drug Act. T. Maxey Hart of San Luis Mercantile Co. argued the statements were not attached to the bottles. matter adjourned for further action. The case was heard before Judge Duval Weet in San Antonio.

Duval Weet T. Maxey Hart San Luis Mercantile Company Dolorosa Street Hart

Thankful for a Little Child

A Kutztown Pennsylvania mother praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound noting her year old healthy baby and the baby's speech. The ad urges other childless women to try the medicine, citing thousands of testimonies of health and happiness from its use.

Kutztown Lydia E. Pink Cuantes A. Mertz Lydia E. Pinkham

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