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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1939

Page

8

Peaceful ideal praised as Pope Pius XI’s mission

Archdiocese message lauds Pope Pius XI for peace and disarmament gains. Archbishop Cantwell urges successors to continue the work, calling America a beacon for unity. The piece frames peace as humanity’s shared duty and a lasting memorial to the pope’s life.

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Winter Sports Boost Texas Open at Brackenridge Park

The Texas Open Golf tournament at Brackenridge Park drew 7800 spectators on the final day, netting about $2000 for a larger 1940 event. San Antonio embraces winter sports with ongoing polo and golf events, backed by citizen and tourist enthusiasm and strong Chamber of Commerce support.

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Bloody Creede feud ends in frontier shootout

In Creede Colorado a long running feud erupts when Ed O Kelly shoots Ford in Ford’s saloon. Ford dies and O Kelly, later paroled after ten years, lives as an ex-con and small-time criminal. The tale links Sofipy Smith and Bub Pard as rivals in a wild period of miners, card sharks, and vigilante justice.

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Skin Rash Dangers From Infections and Allergies, Expert Says

Read guidelines from Dr. Marling D. Sylzoerger on common causes of dermatitis. Ringworm infections can trigger toxins that heighten skin sensitivity, leading to itching redness and swelling. Prevention focuses on keeping skin dry, thorough drying after washing, and using powders to reduce moisture.

Marling D. Sylzoerger New York

Preventing Focksingworm Infections and Skin Rash Treatments

Dr. Herman N. Bandesen discusses preventing focksingworm infections and outlines skin rash treatments. It covers wet dressings with cotton cloth, antiseptic solutions, and topical preparations, noting variations by case and doctor guidance. The article cites King Franz Avni in 1940.

Cony Fran Avni

Names and titles scrambled in a confused list of figures

Fragmentary OCR reads like a jumble of names and roles including judges, lawyers, officials, generals, and political figures. It mentions a postmaster general, a world court judge, a secretary of war, a senator, a president, and several other uncertain titles with distorted spellings and misaligned punctuation. The piece appears as garbled notes rather than coherent reporting.

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MUNNIRG Hatés Nontaved Gy Offer Raises Questions

A garbled OCR item references an offer involving MUNNIRG Hatés Nontaved Gy and a purse price or prize, with unclear names and context. Despite unreadable segments, the fragment hints at an offer or advertising detail connected to a person or entity and a monetary aspect, demanding cautious interpretation.

French Plane Deals Stirring U.S. Allegations and Delays

A decades‑old wartime inquiry details alleged French efforts to buy U.S. aircraft, with Morgenthau and Roosevelt aides tied to secret negotiations. Testimony suggests the French sought hundreds of planes costing up to 85 million dollars, possibly using staged cash and credit terms. Major figures, including Treasury Secretary Morgenthau, faced questions about official contact and responsibility, while American manufacturers and the War Department debated who brokered the deals.

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Listen World By Lissie Robinson: Overcoming Fear in Self

Opinion piece urges readers to confront fear and greed as root causes of crime envy and selfishness. Argues money and possessions drive disloyalty, cruelty, and corruption while urging self examination to change behavior. The author promotes personal accountability and bold action to improve character.

Odd Facts About British Tea and Food Consumption

A garbled OCR fragment claims unusual figures about Britons and food. It mentions tea consumption and a large quantity of beverages, suggesting a mock statistic or playful note on daily habits. Names, dates, and clear facts are absent, leaving a quip-like summary rather than a reportable event.

10 and 20 Years Ago From L. A. Light Files

An aged Los Angeles light file recalls a February 4 entry noting property transfers and civic debates. The piece mentions a sale near San Antonio between Blavep and Fredericksbiing, and references a mayoral vote and safety council discussions on funding memorials and sewer improvements. It also highlights a Rotary Club address by General David Ja Wnable Adenker and honors for Allied forces in World War I.

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