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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1929
Page
17
Police question Rand about a murder case as detectives chase a motive and a missing $250,000 package. The tale follows Dick Lawson and Mary Jon as romance, danger, and a staged plan collide at a lakeside incident leading to a fatal revelation.
Dick and Mary Rand navigate a tense evening as detectives arrive about a murder near their farm. A mysterious visitor questions Mur, while Dick contends with Lawson's death and a looming investigation. The scene shifts to the Rand home where a doorbell rings and secrets begin to unfold.
The obituary recalls Mans Ty Degner who died at 34, a son of aldermanic lineage and a prominent San Antonio figure. His childhood home stood on East Nousten Street, later the Gonter hotel site, with ties to local business and politics. The piece reflects on early memories of his family, neighborhood, and civic life.
Alisy from Wirie, director of home economies at the San Antonio Junior school gyulei, will speak at the annual convention of land grant colleges in Houston on February 4 to 40. Miss Pirie will discuss home economics teachers’ problems. The event also marks the twenty fifth anniversary of home demonstration work and the national conference of Mind Reni collegio olfiviata.
An ordinance sets a charge of 3.43 dollars per front foot for paying work along Craykon to Broadway and Antonio elger, plus 93 cents per foot for curbing. The proposal, filed with the city clerk, goes to the city commission for adoption, covering asphalt contract details and project duties.
Commissioner Phil Wright serves as acting mayor in the absence of Mayor M. Chambers who left Thursday for an event related to the public utility mill show. The city awaits updates on the situation and any resulting decisions.
A noisy report details bootleggers fearing new drinks and how a peyote cactus, used by Indians and various enthusiasts, is depicted as a dangerous, non habit forming plant with alleged medicinal and narcotic properties. The piece references Ligon and Toler of West Lubbock and quotes experts on cactus toxicity and alleged therapeutic value.
Jones guards Feyers plant as a strange cactus yields a drink that, in volume, allegedly causes visions of pink elephants and green snakes. Authorities state the brew is unusual but not clearly intoxication defined.
A fragmentary notice describes contour designs and clinging vine motifs fueling fashion trends. It notes dramatic changes in dress structure with emphasis on neckline and long hair styling. The piece cites historical tailoring practices and fabric lengths for gowns, hinting at evolving elegance and industry commentary.
The report notes total resources at Dallas based Federal Bank and its branch declined slightly from the prior week while reserves increased. Figures indicate total resources near 154 million with shifts across deposits and holdings, including a modest rise in reserves compared with last week and a notable year over year reference.
After the conclusion of the defendant term in federal court Saturday, Andge TuVal West with John Hartman, United States district attorney, Keberk Sehwerpe and R. O. Wine, assistant district attorneys, and Mrs. OQ. Th McGinmix, stenographer, will go to Austin for the inquiry term of federal court in the Austin division. West will hear 70 applications for citizenship which have been filed earlier Wednesday with G. Wacker, district director of immigration.
ETSA Radio will air opera selections Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 4 to 5 o'clock. The Chicago Civic Opera company will present excerpts from Faust and Sorceress of Don Giovanni as part of a local series. The Plaza Hotel manager Chaud Aniel announced the programs replace the usual musical fare and will feature synopsis presentations.
Kelton to preside at Masonic feast as Masons from several towns and lodges gather. The event honors Fraternal orders with Fraternity and civic leaders in attendance. Additional notes indicate ceremonial duties and local dignitaries, including Holton and Charles Pinon.
The readable portion lists multiple names and addresses such as Mrs Avigum Uays Sr at 1119 Weason Street and 127 Grove Avenue, with additional names like Mrady Heal at 1860 Mirrates Street and Mrs Ireny Cowan at 210 Beal Street among others, but the fragmentary OCR yields incomplete details and inconsistent city names. The text resembles a directory or notices page with scattered personal nombres and street data.
Governor Meexly faces push from the public and ex-wife museum head Mrs. Quillin over a proposed hunting bird ban for children. A cabinet aide presents a peculiar egg as a symbol while the director of Withaeearn travels to Austin to argue the public exhibit should proceed in Haw Antonio.
Complaint cites a check for 250 dollars with alleged forgery. Veliy Cerda bast Trensienoik is named in the filing against J. Garza and Lefore Wusthee, with J. F. Onion as peace officer. Garza was released on 3800 hand after awaiting preliminary hearing Friday morning.
A report notes a committee of eight elderly citizens of the city familiar with Spanish architecture seeks to advise the architect in charge. The group, connected to an expedition for the Spanish governors prince, was repeated through Miss A Cantunols.
Elmer TL Nixon enlisted in the army during a memory lapse and came to San Antonio for service at Camp Normosse. He faces charges of 435 and is joined in San Antonio by his wife and son. Nixon's home is Rekan say City, Kansas. before enlisting he lived in Oklahoma City. He plans to stay in South San Antonio to recover and resume work locally.
Funeral arrangements are set for Mrs. Bailey. The service will be held on Saturday at St. Johns Church in Sav Antonie with Rev. HM Pennell officiating. Ladies and family members from San Antonio and New Mrsiva will attend. she is survived by a husband and three sisters.
The Boneth Ketaie club Bao Antonio will meet at 11 30 o clock Sunday morning at S120 Milambulla Ing 14 wna announced Friday.
Hearst offers a $45,000 prize to select the best plan to replace prohibition with a practical temperance solution. Donors describe the aim as protecting rights while reducing interference, urging citizens to submit thoughtful replies. The plan prompts praise from many prominent figures and a nationwide contest, with details released to readers upon request.
A burglary at Mrs F William Sr Dose of Gillette and Chop sireata on the Plearanton road saw clothing and jewelry valued at over 100 dollars taken. The crime was reported Friday morning to the sheriff. Deputies Frank Giraud and George Burke assisted, with Mia, Dose, and family present during the incident.
Graduation exercises were held this week at Lamar elementary school under the direction of Miss Alice Doler. Principal conductors presented ceremoni es to the graduating students as part of a school program, marking the promotion of the class to higher grades.
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