Banks report best year for farms in San Antonio
San Antonio and South Texas showed record prosperity in 1928 with banks reporting their strongest year yet. Growth in farm and manufacturing sectors driven by abundant resources, stock needs, and new reserve confidence plus the establishment of an operating reserve bank in the region boosted lending, land purchases, and construction activity.
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San Antonio
Mexat
Agriculttead
Amtennil National Banka of
Sor Antonio Publicve
Bereett
Nile
Mr. Beretta
San Antono
South Texas
Bon Moco
Bohk
Man
City to widen E Houston Street at $30,000 cost
Commissioner Paul E. B. Stettler announced after a conference with property owners that Enat Houston from Cherry to North New Brourfela avenue will be widened from 1d foot to 61 feet. The project cost is $30,000 with the city paying one third and property owners the remaining two thirds.
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E. Houston Street
Enat
Houston
Cherry
New Brourfela Avenue
Commurvianer
Paul EB. Stettler
Owntra
Woman Convicted in Drug Ring Case Amid Prosecution
A woman was convicted as part of a drug ring investigation involving a pattern of crime across Hesne County. The court sentenced several members to vary fines and prison terms, marking a crackdown on the so called Hopes Ring. Federal and local authorities coordinated the case, detailing individuals and charges in court records.
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Hesne
Fedb. Westover
Folleranuzeadls
Hece
Painters to Get Outfall Job for San Antonio Crew
San Antonio painters will be employed for the outfall project while work proceeds along the convention road. Chicago engineers and union officers are overseeing construction, with Commissioner Toul Stetfler selecting a committer from the Painters' Union on Wednesday morning.
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San Antonio
Ultisower
Chicago
Nidge
Tron
Convencion
Toul FH
Stetfler
Painters’ Union
Driverless Wagon Brings Him to Work
An incident on Mighlung Boulevard involved a driverless wagon traveling along E Street in front of Ila None. A man mounted the wagon as it moved and the wagon and buggy were placed in the city wound as the procession proceeded.
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Mighlung Boulevard
Wtverlohd
Ila
Baska
Unclear fragment hints at social event notices
Fragmentary OCR text references a dance event and location names but is too garbled to identify people, organizations, dates, or outcomes. The readable items suggest a social or community notice possibly from a hotel or ballroom in a town, with attendees or hosts unnamed.
Blood Trust Charged In Blood Money Case
New York authorities pursue nine alleged blood crust figures accused of exploiting blood donors for transfusion profits. Frederick Bock, a veteran who donated extensively, claims the trust took twenty percent of his blood payments as he sacrificed large amounts over months.
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New York
Frederick Bock
Abjeet
Trust
Hall of Fame Election Set at Brackinridge School
Students choose Hall of Fame honorees for immune season. The list names Misses Marie Hortan Ina Guoe Beasely Zelne Kowins Lunille Beboogler Virginia Berkley Frances Hicks Ada Junsen Dorothy Havell and Messrs Luck Me ollan J. Y. DeBhoug George Gil Din Fitz Bechterhoff.
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Brackinridge
Rchool
Tae Hodamu
Ness
Yneciaug
Marie Hortan
Ina Guoe Beasely
Mirkes Josephine Rankin
Tommy Chabot
Itl
Zelne Kowins
Lunille Beboogler
Virginia Berkley
Minses
Frances Hicks
Ada Junsen
Dorothy Havell
Luck Me Ollan
J. Y. DeBhoug
Fouder
Misner
Annette Vatrick
Margaret Guinn
Cudlie Stroghas
George Gil Din
Fitizon
Bechterhoff
Eictard Highlowers
Moat
John Davis
Willary Hoverts
Officer Returns From Vacation Describes Bay City Tornado
Bay City tornado disaster details emerge from an officer's vacation account. He recalls a deadly strike leaving five dead and twelve injured in the wreckage. He describes tents torn away, car damage, and his own narrow escape during the storm.
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Bia
Bay City
Woman's Body Sent North for Burial
A woman's body is sent north to Lafayette Indiana for burial. She had lived in San Antonio for less than a year and was survived by a daughter. The obituary notes a former name and identifies close family.
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Ne Nowy
Ales
Momiar
Patayette
Ind
Mra
Tver
San Antonia
Mig
Maenaroe
Wilson
Aleo
Ran Antonio
Mrs Stroeck Dies at 76 in Home With Family Support
Mrs Dorothy Steperk, 78, longtime Aim Antonio resident, died at her home on 208 Einat Ashby Place after dining Wednesday. Funeral plans not set. Survived by six grandchildren, five daughters, a son, and several relatives across Haw Antonio and nearby towns.
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Dorothy Steperk
Aim Antonio
Einat Ashby Place
Stroop
Steperk
Witlnne
George
Tener
Oto
Tohunin Shave Grorge
Bout Morhkaeh
Af Benekon
Tex
Sne Brothec
First quarterly meeting of Texar Dairy Improvement Board
The Herd Improvement Board will convene for its first quarterly meeting at 9 a.m. at the warehouse. Secretary T. I. Towler, dairy tester, will review the current year’s reports and weigh the season’s results. Officials Borgesson and others will preside and present updates.
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Flere
Asandaction
Waartlunse
Police Asked to Find Witness
Milin Jointing Ars, Ceacge Croom frm, whilhelieved La have moved to San Ant recently with fierce hand from Tedford. William M. Moore, a prominent local dealer at Tateyatle,Tiho, seeks to locate the witness for a milling coal dealer matter.
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Milin
Ars
Ceacge
Croom
Whilhelieved
Fier Lishand
Court Proceedings Across Multiple Jurisdictions and Fines
A dense list of court actions from various courts including NAVY-SEVENTH, FONTY-FIUTH, and CHANTY courts. Cases involve drunkenness fines, child support orders, abandonment rulings, and penalties ranging from weekly payments to monetary fines. Names, verdicts, and docket notes appear with multiple individuals and organizations across Texas and nearby locales.
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NAVY
Julce WB. Anderson
Mra Chariatia D
Geonaava
Clabern
Urown
Agit
Suto Ut Texuz
Marwest Fonllevoys
Sant Wile
Inteay
Carpade
Fonty-Fiuth Thathtoe
G. Titalos
Grimes
Jeon Sh
Tnion Mt Aly
Blandsard
Hoee H.W. Mune
Miso
David Capland Ak
Maniagen
Narad
Chanty
Childran
Amilages
Hugg Woent
Mutt Ag
Sint of
Teron Ve
Ine Datrennski
Wits
Elite
Trrasyx
John J
Hire Laborers For Park Work
Laborers sought for park projects with temporary positions. Applicants should report to the park commission office and bring basic work credentials. Assignment location is in Jabinvera with standard safety procedures and wage details provided upon hiring.
New York Officers Raid Bars Startled Citywide Push
New York police units raided bars in Greenwich Village and Brooklyn aiming to dismantle illicit speakeasies. Officials say follow-up patrols target “repeat offenders” while urging owners to resume lawful business. Widespread closures sparked by the operation have drawn mixed reactions from the public and local officials.
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Xorg
Whalen
Greenwich Village
Brooksi
Uie
Thie Nm
Cher
Hqnor
Young Coolidge to Escort Florence at Inaugural Ball
President elects son John Cophitga to accompany Florence, as the inaugural ball marks a ceremonial debut. The event highlights a ceremonial uniform debut for de Water and signals changes in military law amid assembly talks on appointing a junior officer to represent the CG.
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Hartford
Coin
John Cophitga
Tloronco
Gueem Vobn
Gentral Assembly
Life Underwriters Hear John Boyle in San Antonio Meeting
John Boyle addressed about fifty members of the Life Underwriters Association in San Antonio. The session, ending the Tanines testing of Sengavest, was led by president Jules Weise who presided as Joh A. Bosly spoke.
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John Boyle
Sengavest
San Antonio
Joh A. Bosly
Jule Weise
Army Orders List of Officers Sent for Training and Relieved
An army orders page lists officers and units assigned to training or relief duties. Names include Majors and Colonels connected with posts such as Fort Monmouth Leavenworth and Fort Lewis, detailing transfers, reassignments, and dates amid a mixed line of personnel movements.
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Tonvindel Brigadire
Livateroat
Teitph T. Wand
Lemari Crim
Fort Lewis
Washingto
Virae
Charles J
Philippines
Poet Lewis
Chairles
Do Shichin
Post Fisld
de Phillips
Kort Munehara Unie
Masam SC
Jahn Te Gallnaher
Edetige
Soptert Cil Virse
Divulenaal
Zegutne Ariday
Fort Tenving
Sreai
Trentenanta
Thomneon
Int
Fortan Ile
Crowks
Walter S. Len
Canefertet
Gang Bosses Clash As Lombardo Gang Attacks Unity Fiend
In Chicago detectives probe a violent late night shootout at Das Qualina Qolonle's house where men fired on Gelndeds, killing one and wounding Holt Mateo Anggia. The attack follows Lombardo gang power struggles linked to the larger Italian mob conflicts in the city. Police question widows and witnesses as violence echoes through downtown streets.
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Cricago
Jan
VPI
Dasqualina Qolonle
Yesturday Trea
Autouritic
Chienga
Mogaio
Alugzio
Organized Road Touring Oly Aims for Chiquer Touring Network
A 45 member meeting in Mexico City and We St Anthony hotel advanced the Mexican American Promotion of Touring. Tony Morrison led the session with Alberta Moastareng Astonia Muslingo as vice presidents. Billy Frttong Tosa Tivern Ib and Ray Histo served as Mexican secretary and border representative. William Afdlyiosh of The Tight welcomed attendees.
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Tony Morrison
Cit Pa
Ets
Guevily
Mexico City
We St
Anthony
Hetel
Way Romalelevi
Alberta Moastareng
Astonia Muslingo
Winney Frttong
Tosa Tivern Ib
Charles Amumtwe
Lortde
Border Representive
Ray Histo
William Afdlyiosh
May Lose Air Mail Link Below Laredo Terminal
A private aviation concern may take over the Laredo Mexico route, risking the San Antonio to Mexico City air mail service. Local officials cite a 20 day delay at the bank as a hurdle, with schedule revisions possible at the southern end to restore service. A meeting is set for Wednesday to consider the situation with regional representatives.
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Laredo
Kone
Fom Marin
Sitionn Evans
Vesas Air ‘Tramepark
Fort Werth
Marine
Inent
National
Avronoulie Nesnesinion
Chamber WE Commerce
Exposition Board Contracts Annual Stock Show Arrangements
Exposition Board secures authority to hold stock shows at Vixtposilion Park twice yearly for twenty years. The contract accelerates within a week as Mayor C. M. Chambers and officials approve. Shows set for spring and fall with sizable profits projected, covering costs and expected costs.
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Vixposilion Park
C. ME Chambers
City Advertises Bids For Major Public Works
A local city announces plans to solicit bids for a drought prevention grant, sewer plant, and related projects. Carnegie libraries are asked to submit bids within two weeks. regional officials scheduled a Wednesday meeting to review the process.
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Carnegie
Officers Sought for Missing Man In San Antonio Area
Police search continues for a man reported missing from his home in San Antonio. Authorities describe him as Loren Vln, last seen Wednesday morning in the city. Investigators urge residents to contact the station if they have information.
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Cely Swat
Misnina
San Antonin Po- Vee
Corry
Initial Cotton Trades Show Aln Sew Aulean
Fragmented market jargon describes early cotton trades with mentions of prices, origins, and various traders. The text references Tahiti, walnut, and several figures, noting shifts in value and activity during a volatile period without clear narrative cohesion.
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Sun
Hipport
Renee
Mate
Ee Tahiti
Bas
Broccoli Prices and Market Notes From a Texan Morning
An OCR garbled market report lists broad broccoli and vegetable prices, with multiple items and figures including per bushel and per pound quotes. The fragment mentions farmers, market listings, and regional sellers in Texas and nearby areas, noting varied prices for peppers onions tomatoes and greens.
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Secunders
Eta New Politions
Dogan
Sanam
Pang’ Lima
Ceannerrien
Todd
Bernina
Garcias Meet Ove Goes to Hospital Fest
garbled text describing a public event possibly involving a festival or race, mentions a mobile driver and street names, and implies a city hospital or medical encounter. no coherent dates or outcomes clearly readable.
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Garcias
Ove
Woman, 65, Injured as Autos Collide
A collision between two autos injured a 65 year old woman. Police said the crash occurred at an intersection involving vehicle drivers George Nareit and other parties. Emergency crews transported the woman for treatment. conditions were not immediately available.
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Hola G. Ingle
Cata
George Nareit
Ruiz Vleret
Weil Neslay
Police Learn of Tobacco Thefts
Police report tobacco thefts from W. W. White in Amity involving boxes of cigars and tobacco products. The incident notes items such as chewing tobacco and neckties were stolen, with incomplete details about the location and dates. Authorities are investigating, seeking witnesses or surveillance to identify suspects.
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W. W. White
Amidney
Cco
Contest Adds to Memorial Fund for War Nurses
A San Antonio event followed the World War memorials and a nursing memorial drive. Mrs. Bowel Simmons won a prize amid committee efforts, with contributions from local hospitals, associations, and named supporters to fund the Nurses' memorial fund.
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Norteaus
San Antonio
Nowinelerd Simrary Agraes
Lieelly
Misa Bowel Simmons
Fanta Ty Infirm
Eatvest
Geniu Asu Orile
Allere
Din Sh Andhons
Iby Tiendante Nurses’ Association of Thidrid
Ita
Gre Burgienl Hospital
Bazan Granted New Trial in Death Case Appeal
Adlai Laan, convicted in the Whirs seventh District court, was granted a new trial on appeal. The ruling, issued Wednesday, arises from proceedings in Austin. The record notes the delay and details of prior testimony affecting the death penalty case.
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Bazan
Adlai Laan
Anton Cavell
Austin
Hagin
Denary Huoritts
Dean
Plan Observance of Dry Anniversary by Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
A notice outlines a Thursday afternoon meeting to observe the nineteenth anniversary of a national amendment. The event will discuss topics including plans for a dry anniversary observance. Vel, president, will preside.
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Christan Tempera Union de UN Bela
Vel
Wil Presite
Corn Prices Reach Highs as Market Shifts News
From Kansas to Newton, market notes show corn futures jumping to top levels on delayed deliveries and strong demand. Prices for wheat and livestock also move as traders assess supplies and regional conditions amid winter markets.
Widening of Street Will Be Discussed
Obscure notice discusses widening of a street in San Antonio. It mentions Josiah J. Reed’s funeral arrangements and community planning context. Several individuals and locales named include Brownsville, Norwood Court, and Woodlawn Inks. The fragmentary text references a meeting and local officials as part of the discussion.
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India
J. Reed
Oxag Calilemon
Big Lame
Norwood Court
P. B. Hill
Hyjrst Presbyterian Church
Reed
San Antonio
Brownssille
Tyrenely
Charles Downie Cincinway
Mme Woodlawn Inks Tt
L. Boils
Ha Three Piis
Moward i
Han Aalonio
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Newton
Cmieaud
Josiah J. Reed
Merchants Transfer CO
Wione Crockett
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