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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1930

Page

12

Slot Machines Replace Salesmen in Berlin Description

An account of Berlin’s slot machines dispensing wide range of goods from food to soap and even lipstick. Machines entertain beer and caviar items, newspapers and medicines, with currency triggering service from metal-clad attendants. The piece notes saturation of mechanical dispensaries, calling for further innovation while acknowledging Berlin’s overall readiness.

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Army Orders list promotions transfers and retirements

Army orders posted in Washington on January 23 announce numerous transfers and retirements. Staff officers including Lieutenants Colonel William TR Inf and John B. Brooks receive duty changes or home leave. majors, captains, first and second lieutenants shift between posts in Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, Fort Sill, Fort Bliss and other locations. the list also notes retirements of several officers and a chaplain reassigned to Fort Bliss.

Washinsgiua D U Willian TR Washington Benjamin Harrison Urea M. Diller Waller Reed Boepival Newman H. Cherry QM. G Fort Sill Hawaii Leoreard F. Felio Philadelphia A. Bruckner Fort Jax James F. Kive Jn Inf A. Curr Maining Duliery Charles A. Barringle Sfilton

Eagle Official to Advise With Local Members

Kan tan Ciu chamber of commerce president Conrad H Mann and national Order of Eagles organizer will visit the city to discuss plans for a new lodge building. Mann travels via the lower Grande Valley Friday then returns, meeting bankers and farmers in the valley. Local chamber, merchants, and Paul B Reffer Street Commissioner will host a reception during his stay.

Order of Eagles Ip Conrad H. Mann Kantan Ciu Chamber of Commerce Order of Eales Phurid Mann Geande Cabturn Loin

De Rivera Quits Spanish Office Emergent Rift in Madrid

Fragmentary report notes the resignation of a Spanish premier or official amid a tense political shift. The terse text references Rivera and a revision of authority, with mentions of leadership and a turbulent response across Madrid.

Your Child Perfect A Simple Way To Find Out

New York January 28 A column on child research at Columbia University announces a test for a “perfect child” to perform a list of feats. The study asks many questions about behavior and traits including reactions to toys, music, and social situations. Lord Byng of Vimy Heads London report notes illness recovery and a planned January 31 trip to South Africa.

New York Ins Acording Allege Columbia University Cin Fe Byng Uiphaves London Inn Lord Tisnz Canada Int Southfrica

Schoolwork bids opened for four room addition

Fillion bids for construction of a four room addition at Fannin Elementary on Mast Houston Street, averaging $30,000, were opened at the School Board meeting. The board estimated the work at $25,000. Contract awards for work on 17th Street, Woodlawn, and Bowie or Mary schools will be made at a special called meeting Tuesday afternoon.

Detroit Police Round Up Seven in Gang Raids

Detroit January 28 police rounded up seven men in a Detroit suburb gang raid. One man was wounded and two officers narrowly escaped harm as authorities foiled a plan to rob the Soldiers and Sailors Hospital. Cash seized ranged from $1000 to $40,000.

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Suit Filed In Clane Crash

PAMPA Texas January 28 A suit for 15000 damages for the death of her son in an airplane accident has been filed by Mrs Lizzie Miller of McLean against Harold Woglish Amarillo airport operator The son William Miller was killed January 26 192 late when Englishs plate crashed while carrying him as a passenger Used cars offered at big bar gains through Light Classified

Pampa Texas Lizzie Miller McLean Harold Woglish Amarillo William Miller English

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