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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1929

Page

6

Bill to License Gardeners Hits Stalled in Senate

Auslin reports January 23 41 action on a senate concurrent resolution for an investigation into affairs at the General Land Office. The House elections committee delayed consideration after a failed bid to table the measure. Rep A B Tetseb sought to renew the inquiry with Rep Tra Smith backing Wallace’s interest. The Senate highway committee advanced a bill licensing automobile drivers but faced opposition.

Rowse Perscusmu Tra Smith Tyler Air. Wallace A. S Johnson Wikena Senate Highway and Motor Traffic Committee Oppost

McCoy’s Tablets Promise to Restore Weight and Energy

Padded ad claims McCoy’s Tablets can reverse sunken cheeks and hollow figures caused by anemia in women. It promises improved appetite and red blood, with a money back guarantee after sixty cent boxes or two one dollar bottles fail to add pounds and energy. Available at Saminer stores, Wegner dry stores, or any drug store.

McCoy SfuCus Medlas Saminera Onl Wegner Dry Stores America

House Committee Passes New Rum Search Measures

Austin reports the House on Liquor and Firewater Traffic approved two bills advancing stricter liquor controls. One bill would revive a search mandate allowing officers to seize intoxicants at premises they believe are involved. The other tightens prescription limits on whiskey to a half pint, with a per-patient limit of one pint.

Austin House Throckmorton and Groves Stephenville

San Antonio Hopes Ride Transcontinental Air Route

Porter A. Whaley of the San Antonio chamber of commerce announced, citing Congressman Marcy M. Whigback and John A. Garner, that San Antonio hopes to be included on the proposed trans continental air mail route after March 4. Despite the St Tammany line backing away from extending to San Antonio, support from New Orleans and Houston chamber officials aims to aid the city.

Wew York Porter A. Whaley Chamber of Commerce Marcy M. Whigback John A. Garner Washington Garner Associated Press Lino San Antonio St. Tammany New Orleans Trouston Whaler Westmaster W. L Gordon Ike Ashburn Houston Chamber of Commerce

Conference Plans Joint Sheriff and Police Meeting

Sheriff Alfonso Newton and Sidney Kring led a planning conference with hotel managers to arrange a July gate for a joint Texas State Sheriffs Association and Chiefs of Police and Marshals Association convention. Newton Chief Owen Kildey and T. O. Miller oversee the program. Separate business sessions with one joint meeting on crime prevention. Entertainment to be shared. About 500 members expected.

Alfonso Newton Sidney Kring Covention Department Chamber of Commerce Texse State Sheriffs’ Association Chiefs of Police and Marsheals' Association Sherif Newton Palice Owen Kildey T. O. Miller

Auto Clubs Back Licensing Bill for Gas Station Operators

Representatives from three automobile clubs and D A Stovall of the state agriculture department urged the Senate Finance Committee to pass Hornsby bill requiring licensing of all gasoline station operators. The measure was approved from the committee with one dissenting vote.

Austin Automobile Clubs D. A. Stovall State Agriculture Department Senate Hornsby Senate

Texas Rail Safety Bill Advances In Senate Committee

A favorable senate committee report on a bill by Senator Julien Hyer of Fort Worth seeks to empower the state to regulate railways for public safety. The committee approved the measure 3 to 2 after hearing railroad representatives and debates over driving age and licensing, with amendments under discussion.

Senate Julien ©. Hyer Fort Worth

State Forest Bill Moves Through House Amid Gift Hope

A bill introduced in the House by Ray Holder of Toncaster seeks authority for the board of the Tenis Agri filiyeul And Mediwicien college to accept and manage gifts of land to be held as state forests. Holder cited John AL Miller's offer to donate 20,000 acres in East Texas, blocked by existing laws.

Atistin Tenis Agrifiliyeul and Mediwicien Ray Holder Toncaster Holder John AL. Miller Eat Texas

Road Contracts Awarded by State Highway Commission

Houston Jan 82 notice states the state highway commission awarded raw construction contracts totaling 761,921.02 for 10 counties. Adjournment of the regular meeting followed lettings for a two day period totaling 1,204,600.25.

Houston State Highway Commission

Forward 80 Antonia Week Aims to Grow Chamber Membership

City officials announce January 2010 as Forward 80 Antonia Week to recruit new chamber of commerce members and raise funds. A six division general sales operation led by George D. Campbell runs through Thursday night with names of captains and workers listed. Harry McKeen and local groups convene at Vinza hotel and Gunter hotel for meetings ahead of the campaign rollout.

Chambers Chamber of Commerce General Sales Army George D. Campbell Campbells D. E. Newton Alet Blovigs Tor. You Dr. Bi Vinza Hotel Furniture Deaders' Association Gunter Hotel

Robbery at Servant Quarters on Argyle Avenue

Mrs B M Hammond reports a thief entered through the servants quarters at 215 Argyle Avenue. The burglar stole 25 dollars in cash and a quantity of jewelry. Police were notified on Wednesday.

Thieveston Argyle Avenue B. M. Hammond Wernesday

Original Morrow for secretary of state offered to Bin

A 1920s letter from Will B. P. discusses the secretary of state post, noting that only Morrow could have filled the role and praising his personality as key to U.S.-Mexico relations. The writer imagines shifts if Bin or Slope accept, and comments on California rain and global moisture.

New York Atute Mexico

Plans For New 8.4 Addition Presented

George F L Guertrain file a petition with city clerk Fred Frivs requesting city approval for a new real estate project named the Joe Kendall addition. The action was submitted Wednesday for review.

Joe Kendall George FL. Guertrain Fred Frivs

Thieves Loot Lake Lodges Believed Tied to Burglaries

Sheriff Alfonso Newton Jr reports twelve lakeside lodges were looted by burglars who used a truck to haul away several thousand dollars in goods. Authorities believed a deputy stationed at the resort failed to prevent the thefts in Malina county.

Ina Lake Chaling San Aptoninne Alfonso Newton Jr Newton Malina County

Judge Accelerates Traffic Cases With 287 Left Unresolved

A Dallas court docket shows Judge Wat son Wag grtiving to speed up traffic cases. On October 23, 610 cases remained, more than in January. Outcomes showed cases tried, fined, discharged, and dismissed while new cases filed continued.

Corporation Court Dave Watson Gasca

Boundary Line Change Looms Over Texas Oklahoma Border

Austin January 23. The 100th meridian boundary between Texas and Oklahoma may shift as 44 000 acres are considered in the lands of the Indian Territory. Attorney General Claude Pollard says the decision will hinge on a Supreme Court location by Gan nett. Pollard urges immediate legislature action to place the land in the public school permanent fund until ownership equities are settled.

Austin S. Gannett United States Suprems Court Texas Oklahoma Claude Pollard Gannett Washington Pollard Lexus

Visitors entertained with Mexican dinner at the Original

Mr and Mrs Dosey hosted Miss Delma Harper and Crystal Dossey and West Morris at the Original for a Mexican dinner.

Dosey Peverity Delma Har- Per Crystal Dossey West Morris Vf Plo

How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu

Doctors now recommend Calotabs as a puri fied compound to snabbt break up a cold or flu. Take one to five Calotabs at bedtime with water, no saline pills, and next morning your symptoms vanish and appetite returns. A family package with full directions costs cents at any daigefare.

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