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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1927
Page
18
A scattered sale notice from Sanderson Motor Co advertises used cars with descriptions of original paint, good rubber, and running condition. Models include 1923 Star Sedans, 1923 Ford Tudor, and Chevrolet Lourtig with prices and contact at Crockett.
Lot lists numerous 1920s and 1950s models including Packard, Nash, Studebaker, Hupmobile, Essex, Ford and Dodge. Ads promise “almost new” condition, low use, and big bargains with terms, at Citizens Auto Co and Jordan-Iverk Motor Co.
Official call for bids and proposals issued by Kendall County Auditor 1190 seeks submissions for a listed project. Details specify filing methods and deadlines and outline evaluation criteria and contractual requirements. Public notice invites qualified firms to participate.
A 1927 column argues Abraham Lincoln would be a model corporate leader in modern industry. It contrasts Lincoln’s freedom stance with Mussolini’s autocracy, imagining Lincoln guiding humane working conditions, profit sharing, and worker education as a factory chief.
James O Neal argues in Armorican Communism that the American Communist movement has declined from about 85 000 members in 1919 to 600 7000 today. He notes divisions and new groups forming in eight years and attributes the shrinkage to postwar fear and internal splits.
The Katy special train schedule resumes between San Antonio and Houston after a delay. The Missouri Kansas and Texas lines announced the service will depart at 11:13 p.m. and reach both cities by 7 a.m., including a combination access and mail car, coach and sleeper.
Bids on 32 sewers for Lakemow city component amount to about 1 008 dollars. The listed streets include Atherson Heights and other additions, with all bids opened on the date shown.
In a letter to Treasury official Sepretey Andrews, Solon accuses Chester Atius of New York prohibition administrator of tipping off night clubs before a raid by dry agents last week. La Guardia labels the claim part of a policy to justify investigations and public backlash.
Tom Lawrence won the YMCA membership drive prize after securing six new members. The event was run by the boys' department as part of a Monday drive.
Eggs in San Antonio wholesale poultry market show a drop from 10. per case to 6.00 per case by Tuesday morning amid A. A. Snyder forecast from Snyder Produce. Vegetables scarce with no strawberries and bananas listed from 5 to 7 cents per pound.
A fragmented price sheet lists vegetables and fruits with unit prices per bushel crate box or pound. Items include green beans 7 dollars per bushel, tomatoes 1.50 per crate, carrots 0.90 per pound, cranberries 6 per box, oranges 4.30 to 5.49 per box, bananas and apples with various quotes, and poultry pricing from 6 to 7 cents per pound.
Two trainmen suffered burns when No. 49 derailed near Crestress Station about midnight. Aviz Hugineer and Tanenay Finyan Th ai McMaurty were treated for injuries as emergency crews responded to the accident sixty miles north of Phoenix.
An amendment to the charter of Sam Sper Hardware Company lowered capital stock from 75000 dollars to 40000 dollars, approved by the secretary of state in August Mor ay.
Thieves entered the Cash and Garry Bumber company on South Tiateto street early Monday and took 240 pounds of paint. Police were told no money was taken.
The San Antonio program features The Big Parade at the Empire with Laurence Stallings and King Vidor praised for directing and acting by Yolu Gilbert. Also on the bill are She Vire Brigade at Vox, Easy Pickings at Palace, Pirates Love at Publix, and The Russi Imperial Cass Chorus with Ralph Soule. The Majestic vaudeville lineup includes Naoroy McNeeser and Bide, Toy Flippen, Charlie's Night Out, and The Canyon of Light serial.
government weighs stock price ranges from 200 to 4500 per share in spring 2018 as it proceeds with case against minority stockholders seeking 8 million dollars in additional taxes. Daniel C. Ruger disputes valuation of 489 dollars per share.
Deeds filed detail transfers of land and property involving multiple individuals and entities. Notable entries include various parcels in new city blocks, lots fronting streets, and sections described by metes and bounds. Values range from fractional interests to larger sums, with dates and deed numbers noted for each transfer.
A vivid scene of fire trucks rushing to a blaze as amber warning lights flash. Police operators control the traffic flow with new mechanical beacons while sirens wail and crowds feel a rush of excitement.
Market observer Austen Haynter cites early shipments revealing tainted fruit concerns this season. Reports indicate increased pardot shipments and rising prices as fraud and mislabeling affect supply among key states in the market.
Senate action centers on a proposed short time bill affecting earnings taxes and government seeding. The Commerce Committee approved a version exempting certain earnings from six percent yearly government contributions, advancing to formal debate.
A San Antonio man was released from jail on bail but later convicted of stealing a fountain pen from a sergeant's desk as he exited the city jail. Judge George Clifton of the city criminal court sentenced him to one day in the Pecos county Jail.
Testimony contends Stoper acted illegally and not binding as the government challenges the sale of the Slovk Ford. The government disputes the reassessment claiming the original appraisal overvalued and caused tax overcharges of 830,000,000. Groggy accuses Roper’s deputy Albert of rushing his estimate without adequate review.
In Pomeland Maine on February 17 Turner was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. The jury found him guilty after a hunger strike that left him with only sips of water and minimal sleep while awaiting the verdict.
A garbled historical fragment mentions boys and a mess area with distorted references. The text suggests a disrupted event and uncertain outcomes, with stray phrases about hymns, pace, and a distant hope.
Fragmentary notes show names like Flores and Pleasanton figures and an event titled Merryrsats. The text hints at an allowance or budget item and a night meeting. Further readable details are scarce.
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