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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1934
Page
10
Rising river waters along Grayson Street and near Brackenridge Park alarm residents as police set a guard. Water reportedly three feet deep on Lionsfield, forcing drivers to slow in the low-lying areas of the city amid Walter flood conditions.
Cold wave headed toward San Antonio expected to bring subfreezing temperatures by Thursday night with rain preceding the cold snap. Rainfall Tuesday ranged from 0.61 inches downtown to about two inches in suburbs as forecasters predict a lighter rain on Thursday and a northward air current causing wintry conditions across West and East Texas with possible snow and sleet.
Officials note token payments by Britain and Europe push a ten cent on the dollar or less settlement. France has forgiven half its debt, making any deal unpopular with Congress and the American public. The piece warns against granting expansive powers to the president over tariffs and treaties.
A weather advisory warns agens to protect cattle from the coming cold. Winds Thursday shift from southerly to northerly signaling a cold wave. Many people plan to move on February 1 and may seek new homes and rooms. an advertisement via Dial F. 1231 offers contact.
Advertisement promotes Cresamlsian cold remedy with claims of seven benefits in one. Encourages shoppers to ask their druggist for Cresamlsian and offers on the spot refund if symptoms persist. Appears as a light want ad style promotional filler.
Notices posted in the federal building lobby call for army food bids. One item lists 53,600 pounds of beef 44,500 pounds of bacon and other meats. Another covers 290,000 pounds of onions 30,100 pounds of potatoes. Fort Bliss supplies include 120,000 pounds of sugar plus large quantities of tapioca rice and apples indicating many puddings.
Word arrives of the death of T. J. Nye, 78, formerly of this city and eight years a Brownsville resident. A native of Ohio, he lived here nearly 20 years. Survived by one son and three daughters. Also noting a 1982 Ford V-8 four door sedan for sale at 395 in light classifieds.
Former County Treasurer Joe Sobieski petitions the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin after a Ninety fourth District Court sentence of two years for conversion of four thousand dollars in county money. Assistant District Attorney B L Ladon represents the state.
Fragmented ad copy touts Zemo as fast relief for eczema and skin irritations. It mentions soothing ingredients and claims five seconds relief, promising cure for itch and various conditions with a strong price justification.
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