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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
10
Washington reports higher grain output despite reductions in chops and wheat, with figures from June 1 showing declines in spring wheat production to 735,000 bushels and lower yearly averages. Acreage and weather conditions cited show ongoing reductions, while forecasts indicate mixed tendencies for corn and oats.
A fragmented ledger like report details prior five year production averages, current year estimates, and July 1 conditions. It cites values in dollars and bushels, referencing regions, crops, and various year comparisons to previous periods, with figures in the hundreds of millions and thousands.
A government report shows eight lynchings occurred in the first six months, tying a grim midyear record. The data covers multiple states with cases in South Carolina and others, naming regions and victims while noting the year 1920 as the cited period.
A terse wartime note outlines new gunnery training measures at Great Lakes involving naval personnel. The report mentions the Navy Department and potential personnel assignments, with optimistic language about the program’s effectiveness and future results.
Austin and Fort Worth citizens demanded an immediate investigation into a rumored secret organization after a telegram was received by Fort Worth officials. The message referenced a fatal jail killing and a masked raid on November 22, linking to a broader appeal for secret-action inquiries. Authorities indicated questions about authenticity and activity remained.
Residents of Avenue Ustrid River protest a name change proposed by a city committee. The Chamber of Commerce backed naming Soarsimon Ne city in honor of General Pershing amid debates on wartime memory and local identity.
A messy OCR fragment describes a bicycle theft inquiry led by Detective Doreater, with references to San Antonio, New Orleans, and a Western trip. The piece mentions bicycle recovery, company offices, and cost-cutting talking points, but many details remain garbled and unclear.
A street car and an automobile collided near Lit ke Veiday amofalog via Gragaun rot, injuring a passenger named Juarte who was rushed by ambulance to the Budget hospital. The Jitney avenue vehicle suffered damage and curbstone contact as bystanders observed, with hospital reports noting recovery may be slow after the impact.
Fragmentary report notes a formal observance marking the thirtieth anniversary of President Harding and his wife. It mentions Marion and the couple’s origin at the same house, with Christina de now serving as secretary to the President and references to formalities and a planned gathering.
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