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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1931

Page

10

Mary Lou Sees Opportunity In Ad

Mary Lou Turston, a healthy American girl, orphaned, lives with her uncle and aunt. Billy, Larry Militel, and other figures move through a melodrama of marriage offers, refusals, and a plan to stay with Adelaine during a period of illness and adjustment.

Mary Lou Turston Clara Howard Sanderson Bily Hee Uuels Mary Louv Hourrhold Lilly Larey Miltelell Nme Hitious Foyorter Will Lom Slo Blary Cou Larry

Advert for young healthy positions sparks tense exchange

In a vivid page of dialogue a scene unfolds around a bold advertisement seeking a young, healthy candidate with humor, reading ability, and French knowledge. Larry and Mary react with heightened tension as references to roles and training surface, while misread lines and impatience color the exchange. The scene ends with Mary asserting her language skills as Larry questions the offer.

Larry Mary Cou Perlinna Pereon Torrimer Westnil Sant Ral

Fishbein Raps Professional Quackery at Open Forum

Dr Moerrin Fishberry denounces quackery and hypnotism claims at a large open forum on Main Avenue high school grounds. Lawyers challenge bogus medical asserts while Fort Worth audience hears from AL Wennk Goliey University of Texas professor on southwest folklore and the dangers of unproven remedies.

Qinitl Moerrin Fishberry Feelirer Main Avenue Fish+ fein Euro- Hindlers Sivk ADL Dallicounia Fishuela Qanck Mahbeli Laembatsbor Withen Kt AL Wennk Goliey

Wurzbach Favors Reserve Pay Boost

Congresswoman Weer WT and Wershnel report that Wurzbach supports higher appropriations for reserve officers. Charles W. Anderson of the Reserve Officers association relays the sentiment, aligning with ROT units in schools and programs for retired officers.

Wurzbach Congressinnn Charles W. Anderson The Reveren Officers Association Wurthieh Howedo ROT. C Schoaly Ithanls

Delay of Army Irks Pershing

Delays in Army movements irritate General Pershing amid wartime expectations. The piece notes uneasy optimism after a long wait, with emphasis on troop ships and shipping concerns for 1919. It describes conversations with officers, hospitality from British hosts, and tentative plans for American troop deployments and logistics.

Cables Washington Dispatch on Transatlantic Transport Supply

Fragmented report describes a cable from General Hubert's son to Washington urging use of an opportunity to secure national support for transatlantic transports. Ten days later officials indicate needful reinforcements are being arranged to bolster movement by sea.

Lord Derby Hubertson Washington

Havrard Mabrile and Larmerly Involved in Mexar County Insurance Affair

In Mexar county a named Havrard Mabrile acts with Larmerly amid a legal matter linked to Joral Insurance firm. Details point to a formal dispute involving claims and corporate actions connected to the local insurance entity.

Havrard Mabrile Astunneit Dufics Alfierr Mexar de Larmerly Sil Joral Insurance Firm

Texas history movies traffic problems study planned

A San Antonio traffic study is announced to review congestion and flow issues. Officials say the aim is to identify bottlenecks and propose improvements for better citywide movement. Observers note potential impacts on travel times and local businesses during any construction or rerouting.

Gogepit Cover 5 Designed for Aircraft Safety

Lieutenant 8 A Gilkey of the Sixty second Service squadron at Brooks Field designed a new cockpit cover for training planes. The cover, built on a steel frame, adds an ashore safe feature with quick release by a pilot operated lever and strong cords to hold it secure against wind and emergency departures. It has been tested on a training aircraft at Brooks Field and will be used locally and cross country with instrument firing to follow.

A. Gilkey Brookefield Tiilhey Kimithe Lieevschyil

Mission Road Lighting Planned For Mission Drive

The Mission Road Lighting plan aims to install old style lanterns along the entire drive between the missions. George Rush, committee chair, notes 26 lights will be placed by evening week with candles or oil lamps where electricity is unavailable. Local residents urged preservation of the historic mood as lanterns illuminate the route, echoing past Spanish colonial ambiance.

San Antonio George Rush Ehairvan Gorhrived Cartier Carlier Lrnneclesans Tleie Beuils

Bid of $800 Accepted for New Car by G

A garbled notice reports an $800 bid accepted for a new car involving a person or entity G. The text mentions street openings Fredericksburg road Taleo avenue Cypress slag and bidding on tennis court work with various names and figures, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Finn Seven Bis Sing Fredericksburg Taleo Avenue Cypress Kiko Drackenridge Woodlawn Imate

Bewildered Fashion Notes on Stockings and Dresses

Fashion commentary discusses stockings and dresses, praising simplicity and comfort. It notes the Greek influence on knitwear, contrasts dull finishes, and suggests ensembles that are easier to wear and fit. The piece emphasizes practicality over showy detail and questions traditional adornment.

Fiesta plans spark a quirky tale of revelry and mystery

A meeting outlines Fiesta fete details at 507 Qallasste Way for 7 30 Tuesday with plans for music, costumes, and outlines. The discussion veers into a fantastical moment as a voice cried Nobody hands here and a strange figure named Swabia appears, leaving bystanders puzzled about Who are Fou.

Molin Moore Tuesdas Arcordi Frank Bonore Swabia

Some Pointers On Manners By Kathryn DePeyster

A fragmented 19th or early 20th century etiquette piece lists guidance on introducing a fiancé and proper behavior for a gentleman in social settings. The readable lines reference courtesy, respect, and appropriate conduct when meeting a woman and her friend, with emphasis on polite presentation and attentive manners.

Kathryn DePeyster

Fragmentary historical reminiscence on Alabama and Gulf Coast figures

The readable text reflects a damaged reminiscence about Alabama history and Gulf Coast pride, mentioning old Charh a' OF Jalling of pits, references to killing thousands, and a personal note about a father who was a collector and a friend to Capt. dolm Bensd in the Alabama command.

R. P. Brac Alabama Gulf Coast Dolm Bensd

Federal officers detain Tequila King on narcotic charges

Louis Lopez known as the tequila king in San Antonio was held in custody after failing to post a 5000 bond following arraignment before U S Commissioner Paul A Lockhart on narcotic charges He had been released from Leavenworth a month earlier after serving a four year term for a narcotics conviction Narcotic agents and detective Captain Rubes Hopkins arrested Lopez at South San Antonio early Monday Local officers report confiscated a large quantity of narcotics and related gear from Lopez's premises Lopez has a long police record and was linked to importing illegal liquor and narcotics reactions in the area

Lie Mwire Armive Seevive America Nije Hobertsen Elatt Allanbic Great Mellain Avrieltce Admirah Mayo Louis Lopez San Antonis United States Paul A. Lockhoet Lopez Leavenworth Goly Rubees Hopkins Ficera Troe Wila

Missing Persons Sought After Local Leads

Three missing individuals are the focus as authorities request help from residents. Hugh Kendall aged around 30 last seen on Austin Street at 1 a.m. Sunday, with son Chito described as 4 years old. Sami Wood aged six investigated by wife E Wood Tr, and Gerda Ste Vy of Garden City, Texas, also reported missing.

Tolies Mostar Hugh Kendall Austin Street Alice Chito Sami Wood West Hardaghe Street E. Wood Geedia Gden Texas Reverle Gerda Ste Vy

2 Brooks Fliers To Hawaii For Service Transfer

Two Brooks field officers received orders to report for service in Husrail. First Lieut. O. D. Staxerald, instructor in ground training at Brooky, and Daf. Raomay ace will sail from Sao Vrançico on April 4. Lieut. E. C. Gragh, former Brooks field instructor, returns to duty here after service at Maggs.

Brooks Hawaii Husrail O. D. Staxerald Gene Brooky Daf Raomay Ace Sao Vran¢iaco E. C. Gragh Maggs

Milk Bottle Vagrancy Trial In Corporate Court

The case centers on Charles Rose a Black man charged with vagrancy for having a bottle of milk in his pocket He allegedly drank or used it as a cover for an illicit act and testified that he obtained the milk from a patrolman Judge Mallock imposed a $10 fine and support sentence in the proceeding

Charles Rose Corporation Court Mallock

Warehouse Wires Ordered Cut in Medina Fire

A fire prevention raid led to shut delivery of wires at a Medina wire house. A patrol reported high tension lines and a staging area. The operation began Monday with authorities executing a raid and securing the site.

Medina

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