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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1928

Page

14

All San Antonio movie casting opens Friday the thirteenth

Casting eliminations begin at 7 pm Friday in Texan theater Room 218 for the All San Antonio movie. Young indies will be sought as leads Mike and Ike lookalikes. Judges from The Light, Texas theater, and Berkova Production will pick the subjects. winner announced with a $200 prize.

Texas San ‘Antonio San Antonio Texan Theater Mr. Smith the Light Texas Theater Berkova Production Company P.M. Barrett Robert Blair The Jeannie Miginel

Bullet wound ends life at city office

Mies Gull Lawton, 41, of 7402 Broadway, died after a head wound from a 25 caliber pistol. Police found her at the town office building where she worked and the weapon was recovered. She was the daughter of Ar and Mere Lawtia, and had lived in San Antonio for many years.

Mies Lawton Broadway Robert LB. Green Hospital Tne Duivne Lawlor Eas Mere Lawtia Sin Benito Fes San Antonio Tuarly

Speech by Warberry at Texas UT Junior College

Warberry of the University of Texas extensive department spoke at a regular meeting of elementary school principals in San Antonio Junior College. Miss Bimu Neal, director of elementary schools, introduced the speaker. A.B. Bush, principal of Agnes Callin elementary, discussed "Nature Training" and his address opened a discussion.

K. TO. Murberry University of Texas, Anil bin Antonio Elemhtary Bimu Neal A.B Agnes Callin

Mussolini Plan Reorganization of Embassy Service

TONDON January 10. Several changes in the junior ranks in the Italian embassy of Washington are to be made. Premier Mussolini is planning a complete reorganization of the foreign service and has selected 120 young Italians for junior posts in embassies, consulates, and regions abroad. Moves at Washington are part of the Mussolini program.

Tondon Washington Mussolini Armibascadere Foreign Service Tre Aisgolini Pehemr

House to House Salesmen Held After Try at Baxter Home

Dispatches report two salesmen were jailed Tuesday after attempting to force a sale at Mrs. Hattie Baxter’s residence at 420 Matamorar. Detectives say a salesman claimed a gadget must be bought and warned the resident, who then called for help.

Hattie Paxter Matamorar Dae Tahnke

Schulte Plans New Type Store

Fragmentary item notes Schulte plans a new type store with reference to earnings and business ventures. Partial figures indicate weekly earnings and large-scale sales, alongside mentions of various locations and price impressions in a nickel town setting.

Schulte

San Antonio Tip Encourages One Cigar A Day in 1928

A fragment notes Detective Sergeant Aubrey Hopkins tackling a weekend story, with Detective Josh Ruhnke issuing a cue. The piece recalls a 1928 stance in San Antonio urging men to smoke only one cigar daily.

San Antonio Aubrey Hopkins Josh Ruhnke

Clubs Back Farm Bill Fight Faces House Committee

Two million club women from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs plan a push this week before the House Committee on Agriculture to secure vital amendments to the Kyte cham agricultural extension bill. Max John J. Sherman announced, signaling the bill as the centerpiece of the federation’s winter meeting.

Br Universal Washington House Committee On Agriculture Max John J. Sherman General Federation of WomeTalis Laat

Prince Arranges Four Mile Paper Chase Melton Moaver

Fragmentary OCR text describes a Prince arranging a four mile chase in Wales. Mentions Haigh, Pennes of Wales bunting, and a shift to a steeple chase. Text is garbled with unclear names and actions, but indicates a racing event or hunt with evolving format.

Prince Melton -Moaver Haigh Pennes Wales Lenk Mupuithase Tegniag Niles

Giant Cigar Lasts Smoker Indefinitely, Officers Trial

A quirky report describes a man allegedly using a giant cigar to extend smoking life. Officers test the device, noting details like smoke length and a detective sergeant continuing the habit from Mexico. The tale blends oddities with local flavor.

Songbird Dances With Otto Kahn in Met Opera Debut

Grace Moore wowed New York crowds as she prepared for a Metropolitan Opera debut. She danced with Otto H. Kahn, banker and leader in Met affairs, at a reception honoring her rising talent. Attendees included Ferguson, Morgan, and Goldberg in this festive, high society preview.

New York Grace ‘Moore Hoth Metropolitan Opera Iil Otto H Kahn Chief Powers Metropolita Ait Onder Nas Bamr Sri Alitt Tiste Ferguson Helen Morgan Goldberg

Infant Murder Plot Unfolds Across Kentucky Case

Winchester reports reveal notes found on suspect Robert H. Pitts claiming planned purchases for an infant’s death. Pitts and housekeeper Marie Frazier face jail as details emerge of alleged abuse, arson, and poisoning in the death of 3-year-old Mary Magillette Pitts at Greenup.

Winchester Robert HW. Pith Mary Magilatete Pitts Pitts Greenup Marie Frazier Vitts Listo Pitts Nas

Political maneuvering blocks San Francisco nomination effort

South reports claim Democrats seek to derail a delegation to the national convention pledged to Governor Alfred E. Smith. Meddon and Mercer factions allegedly plan a ticket, with Meredith Wadoo Cline mentioned as a potential compromise candidate after a deadlocked Smith Medden Smith-Garage convention.

Ban Trancisco Filthy McAdan Alfred K. Smith New York Smith San Francises California Butte Bedwin WO Merwith Toveredith Wilgon Madison Square Garden

Ambiguous OCR Suspects Gloomy Late Night Items

Fragmented text references Halliomaire, LOmbert, Becky in New York, Metropolitan Opera, a wife, and a tragic event. Follows damaged wording about a crime or accident with limited readable names and places. Overall describes a somber incident with unclear details and missing context.

Lombert York Becky LA Milli Metropolitan Opera Tyas Vera Bowell Fredynes Sacks

Dean on Commission Report Amid Athletic Politics

An unclear report notes Dean possibly joining a commission tied to the state athletic agency. Gov Len Bimal is mentioned as a concern or factor in its consideration within Ulims State authorities.

Gtheagg A. A. Uy Gov Chit Len Bimal Ag Uliims

Kellogg Corn Flakes Saal Snowdrift 1-Ib Tins

Kellogg Co advertises Corn Flakes in 1 pound tins with a bold sales line. The fragment suggests pricing or a trade mention for snowdrift stock and a promotional tone typical of early 20th century grocery notices.

Kellogg's

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