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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1931
Page
29
Car listings show a variety of used autos with emphasis on value and condition. Models include Chevrolet roadsters Nash roadsters and Packard roadsters, with notes on upholstery tires and mechanicals. Multiple dealers advertise sales terms and contact details, highlighting affordable prewar vehicles and potential bargains for buyers.
Smith Motor Sales Co offers a range of vehicles including Chevrolet and Ford sedans coupes and touring models. Listings show 1990 Club Sedan at 1020 Chevrolet Court and various touring entries with model years around 1920s.
Dependable Used Cars Ok Dependable Used Cars Ok We are making a special reduction on these cars Chevy models include Coupe, Capel, Sport Coupe, Coach and more. Milam Chevrolet Co. New Places at Sinctin Co. 4428 MEMDER AUTO TRADES Asay.
A garbled advert lists numerous Ford and Chevrolet models with years such as 1929 1927 and 1928 alongside terms like touring coupe sedan and coach. The fragment implies a sale of repossessed cars from an automotive auction or dealer catalog.
1929 Lincoln five passenger automobile described as absolutely perfect in every detail is thoroughly checked and guaranteed, originally priced at $6100, now offered at a ridiculously low price of $600. Located at Baarzant Wim al Broadway, Gr 4402. Open Sunday.
A detailed notice outlines The Light self running weekly group of pictures contest named Old Glory Contest with $1000 prize to be awarded. Entries must reach The Light at 707 East Travis Street in San Antonio by specified deadlines. Rules cover submission format, mailing, judging by three named judges, and tie resolution.
William T Ware trade commissioner of the Los Angeles chamber arrived in San Antonio for a three day survey of business banking and industrial conditions. He conferred with Porter Whaley manager of the local organization on the state of trade and the 6 percent increase in tenancy against Texas cities. Ware plans two months in Texas meeting bankers business men and industrial attenders to explore trade relations between Texas and eastern California.
James Young was elected president of the San Antonio Bar Association at the annual election Saturday in the Third District Court. Wes Inert Younger was named vice president, Travis Moursand secretary and treasurer. The bylaw slate notes Young will head the group for the coming year with Green as vice president and previous vice president E Johnson now in Austin as assistant attorney general. A professional ethics committee was formed chaired by J J Lewright with members J 2D Dosen John Bickett and Fr Wy Green, to investigate ethical conduct and report concerns to the practitioners.
In St Louis on January 24, Dr. Harry Frost of New York pleaded guilty to illegal sale of a chiropractic diploma. He received a one year term in the city workhouse from Judge Mutler after his arrest following a raid on his headquarters by Prosecuting Attorney Hogecam and detectives.
SEGULIN Texas Jan 24 Manuel Gonzales 38 died when gravel cave in buried him while he loaded a truck at the trot pit east of the turn Gonzales had just finished loading and stepped back to add a few more loads when the overhang collapsed trapping him under rock and dirt
Maverick's office Saturday received what likely is the largest property tax payment this year for San Antonio Public Service Company. The check totaled 187 402 79 dollars and covered local and state taxes for the year.
A local community woodyard opened to aid unemployment relief in ABRADERN Washington. It will hire about 150 people daily with priority for local residents, under the terms of a relief plank.
The death of Helen Louie Shipman, a 15 year old student of Washington Irving Junior High, is reported as a suicide by gunshot. The coroner’s report cites death by own action. The mother describes episodes of despair and prior threats to take life, while the father accuses authorities of harsh treatment and notes family tensions after years apart.
CHICAGO Jan 24 The Armours long time leadership passes from the family for the first time as Philip D Armour II resigns the last official position. The packing house firm is now fully in outside hands, ending an era of internal family control.
Members of the Pearsall Truck Growers' Association meet to discuss acreage to diversify crops including potatoes and beans. A. Tt. Strong of Pearsall is president of the association as growers anticipate a larger county acreage this year.
Maury Maverick obtained permission from city officials to use the auditorium for an event. The application to use the ground Moor was denied, and the decision was announced by the Tax Collector.
Three siblings associated with the Warner Brothers film company announce their resignations from senior positions at the firm. The move comes amid leadership changes and will be effective immediately at the St. Louis offices.
A partially readable dispatch notes a nomination for a Texas bench seat. The fragment mentions Thomix M. Rennvels and a political process amid Southern Texas politics, but the record is unclear and many names appear garbled.
Reported in Pallade l Dosa, Tan, and Tharmel Kordite held up a payroll office, detaining staff and escaping with cash. Road workers and guards attempted to intervene but the group fled toward Casale. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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