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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1931
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a toner maker Alfeel Emenelin from New York with a dispute over toner allegedly tied to his wife Madonna. The text references a restoration and an incident at Mount AnMy with unclear details about dates or outcomes.
A small retailer announces carrying full ranges from H. Mayers, Helens Rubenstein, Elmo, Ruberis, and Hudnuts at Laon Navar toilet fixtures. The note highlights availability across multiple models for bathroom renovations.
Governor Sterling urged a special session focused on conserving natural resources, especially oil and gas, as Texas faces a critical surplus and wasting resources. He wants the legislature to grant the conservation commission broader power to limit production and consider proration while court cases decide legality. The Forty second Legislature adjourned May 8, with opinions split on redistricting and resource policy.
A local police report lists Katherine Holmes charged with cruelty in connection to a suspected incident. Details remain sparse as authorities state investigation ongoing and no further statements are available at this time.
A garbled text fragment shows scattered letters and partial phrases. It appears as an unclear puzzle or code with stray words like swap and letters, but no coherent event, names, places, dates, or actions to report. No identifiable persons or organizations are securely present in the readable portion.
An oddly phrased item indicates a Broadway at Fifth event in Gore Lo, likely a local entertainment listing. Details are unclear, but the note signals a showcase or performance planned around the Broadway at Fifth venue.
Bruce Barton argues that advertising should aim at reaching a parade rather than a coal meeting and applies the concept to year round renting. The piece claims year round rental boosts income by attracting broader attention, reducing rush periods, and improving occupancy through continuous advertising and better equipment. It cites nationwide interest from commerce groups and cites examples in San Antonio and other cities, urging owners and tenants to embrace steady promotion.
A jumble of ad copy critiques and misprinted text argues for clearer want ads. It laments misleading wording in apartment listings and urges writers to craft precise notices, noting how poor phrasing reduces value and harms prospective tenants and advertisers alike.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a property listing and advertising debate. Mentions numbers 9th 275 and names Antonia, Vie Light, and Alinn with reader interest. Describes economical advertising form and a request for reasonable duration.
The Light's Free Rental Bureau in San Antonio expands aid to newcomers and army officers seeking housing. By listing prices first and publishing a bi monthly directory, the service guides tenants to desired properties and pledges rapid placements, even amid high demand from transferred personnel.
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