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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1929

Page

11

Mary's Fight For Father Exhausts Her Resources

In a gripping melodrama Mary battles to save her condemned father as debts mount. Dick stays close, others falter under failure and loss, and the family grapples with mounting costs, desperate schemes, and a suspect future as plans unravel page by page.

Mary Lanyern Ufa Tommy Peagan France Bieler Tom Rand Mery Rand Ted Dirk Gara

Ex-wife of Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. writes on divorce evil

Mrs Rachael Littleton former wife of Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr now wed to Jaspar Morgan. She plans to publish a story criticizing divorce evil in society circles and mentions Vanderbilt links. Publication slated in Light magazine.

Rachael Littleton Vanderbilt Reno Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr Jaspar Morgan

Vanderbilt Jr. reveals divorce surge in society life

In a startling memoir, Vanderbilt Jr. recalls a spring and winter social season that left 30 divorces in four years among 70 couples connected to his former wife. He notes only nine couples remain married, with few free from extramarital affairs, and previews a revealing memoir due to publish February 1.

Vanderbilt JR Mindia

Beth El Men’s Club to Hold Meeting

Beth El Men’s Club will meet in the community house on Thursday night, with A Ly Betigenya listed as organizer. The notice appears in a local synagogue bulletin describing the event and venue.

Beth-El Men's Club Tie Met Chile Biemont So'elock

C C Conventions And Publicity To Be In One Bureau

San Antonio chamber of commerce will maintain conventions and publicity work in a single bureau after a conference with the Hotel Men’s Association. A tentative budget of $18,000 for advertising was discussed and may be approved. Separate dye management was considered during the meeting. Efforts to recover the owner of a reported mixer were unproductive and led to a sheriff’s inquiry.

C. C San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Hotel Amen's Association Ant

Three States In Big Flag Contest Draw Interest

Linhustistle and others respond to the national flag contest announced last week by Hearst papers with the United States Flag association. Requests and inquiries pour in from Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and many civic groups and schools.

Hearst Tnited Suesday Currenyvidence Otér Texas Oklahor Louisiane Daughters of the American Republic

Seventh Cavalry Troop Awarded Goodrich Trophy

The Seventh Cavalry Troop received the Goodrich Trophy for highest efficiency among cavalry troops. Award presented at Fort Misa by Commander Bart Clark at Ricith Corps Area headquarters. Troop A Fifteenth Cavalry, Port Files, Kaa, tied for second and secured permanent possession of the trophy after years.

eTroop A. Reveorth Fort Misa Ghetrich Ricith Corps Carales Bart Clark Port Files Kaa Troora

Fragmented Readout of Names and Addresses from a City List

A jumble of personal names and street addresses appears, listing individuals such as Wayne Matmin and Mrs Vela Tumin along with numerous street entries like 272¢ Wrat Uone fon street and 421 about short. The mix includes multiple misreadings of names and places, suggesting OCR style garbled data from a directory or notice list.

Wayne Matmin Fairview Avenue Merfenn Weimar Uonefon Vela Tumin Prink Murgge Thes Queaie Watgare Brow North Wires Street Virginian Tain Pretel Ave Angela Theis North Street Jenny A. Rogel BCL Certar Stra Taras Ty Gillette Bisworth Court Testle W. Toke Tlyroline Mrs Eleaning Sentth Attsinferne Sineet Charles Delage Louis Presa

Young Champion Hen Barrer Claims Egg Contest Profit

Local poultry club member Kiltaanut Converse reports barred Barred Rock hens worth 350 dollars in Midwest poultry show context. Agricultural agent Pant A. Cunyus notes profit around 25 dollars after expenses, with care tips for hens and housing.

Teebert Wiftman Converse Elongion Poulrey Club Kirby School Kiltinaut Pant A. Cunyus Besar County Assistiui

Texas Druggists to Visit New York in 1980

San Antonio and Southwest Texas druggists announced plans to visit New York in 1980 after the return Monday of 125 draymen who led a tour of the North and Middle West. Chairman Albert Kronhooks, of the board of operators, and president William Oohse with first vice president Waugh Coats were present.

Newe York San Awonia Texas Weel Mt Dour We San Buttonin Deng Compiny

Lost Girl in Los Angeles Sought by Authorities

Parents of a missing Mexican girl were sought after a reported abduction near San Marcos. Police questioned a local officer and urged the girl’s family to come forward as investigators pursue leads and verify details.

L.A Polity Ciedas Sin Marcos Th Kaeding

Glothing Worth $200 Stolen From Home

Mrs G J Newton of Washington property reports a theft of items valued at $200 from her home Tuesday. Police are investigating the break in and seeking any witnesses or clues.

Sitpore G. J. Newton Wiehington

Flowers Bloom Beside Moguls of the Railroad Shops

Flowers appear in the Missouri Pacific yard as district storekeeper GC FR Wruth asks crews to plant blossoms among blackened rails and discarded scrap in the shop districts. He notes small planters brightening corners amid heavy industry and warns against neglecting the new greenery.

Hollysdey Lntny Enginer Epring Wruth Missouri Pacific Echo

Lecturer Speaks to Pupils on Eyes at Local School

Chiles YW Southard of the Eye Sight Conservation Committee lectured to the Edgar Allan Lee Senior pupil body and faculty about eyesight. The talk covered Tuasitus and related eye care, with plans to speak in San Antonio at the same time.

Alquvesy Miry Olfie Chiles Southard America Edgar Allan Lee Sunior San Anatonia

And I Remember When- Tribute to bygone days at TYCHO WML TAS

An item recalling past events and people from old times. Mentions include Dave Sailers Veank Hesse Professor Koehnig and Tycho WML TAS in a reminiscence that frames a community memory. The piece reflects on a long ago period and honors figures associated with it.

Theabrief Parton Aebelter Jens Onlin Stevels Hava Sailers Tavisaby Veylit Dave Sailers Veank Hesse Vivors Koehnig Wien Mat Bach

Museum Gets Rare African Relics From Bushmen Exhibit

A San Antonio geologist, Ryte Monnen, reports returning from four months with Magarwhi bushmen in Africa. He describes gifts exchanged, dances, and cultural artifacts such as a Kenkowol instrument and loin cloth. The piece notes the villagers’ gratitude and the significance of items like witch doctor medicine and war spears found during the expedition.

R. L. Mannen San Antonio Ryte Dick") Monnen Africa R. L Dicky Manner Kainhar Desort Ig Wits Abonk Yelde Hierow Egypt Mircor Troma Ming & Draught

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