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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1939
Page
14
The author recalls coatless patrons on Broadway dining nights where jackets from racks are worn to meet dress standards. Servers enforce jackets to preserve appearance, causing mismatches in sizes and awkwardness among guests. Some patrons react, yet restraint prevails due to accepted norms and a few quirky anecdotes.
Six San Antonians were treated for dog and cat bites on Saturday as city pounds mobilized. Police reported individuals in multiple streets, including Ralert Torres, Hartington, Angelina Pomatex, Eugene Cardenas, and others, all bitten by stray animals. some were treated for injuries and released.
Mrs Bob Alexander, 62, is in critical condition after a reported suicide attempt to kill her husband with a rope while her son and a commentator were in another room. Two notes were found. officials cite a temporary business burden and a hope for life’s restoration as motive.
The Americans Bay association’s committee defended civil liberties and continued an unrestricted stand today. The nasdctation’s house of delegates defeated a resolution to curb the committee at the annual convention yesterday. The Aggregatts chose Philadelphia for the 1940 convention before forming their five-day meeting last night.
A British soldier was wounded in North China near Shanhaikwan, reported by the Tokyo agency. The man, described as a British militiaman, apparently escaped after being wounded. authorities noted the casualty may be Chinese.
Community notices list multiple dances and events across Texas and nearby towns. Hermann Sons and Twin Mt Inn host July dances with varied bands and admission prices. Highlights include a July 16 waterfront event, German music nights, and a German School benefit at Hermann Sons Gallen. Communities invite attendees to enjoy music, games, and prizes at local halls and social clubs.
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Jock Dempsey, convalescing after an appendectomy, will leave the hospital on Sunday. The report notes his recovery progress and planned discharge amid ongoing health updates.
Reading fragments indicate multiple injuries after a collision near Olmos River and McCullough Ave. Victims include Stella Kamilrex and Sabina Rehm, with one struck near San Avlanians and another rider Henry Hamilton, 25, treated at county hospital. Driver Albert Williang, 247 West Olmos Drive, identified by deputies.
BERLIN July 15 104 A raid on the British Isles by parachute troops is deemed unlikely by retired Admiral Richard Ga dow in the Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung He says an invasion on a large scale is doubtful but notes a parachute assault could cause damage to facilities depots and public works and that parachute troops might be recovered for reuse in other operations
Agricultural writers ended their conference in College Station after naming Rarpn Kilgora of Roschud president and Arthur Lelevia of Houston as a leading figure.
Texas stockyards report light end of week receipts with hopeful signs of activity. Mexican government opens cattle exports to the United States with fewer permits required. H A Pilahugh, Bexar county agent, visited stockyards after returning from a short course. Dr D Boldt of Yorktown showed 18 calves yielding 95 cents per pound, routed through a commission firm.
Funeral services for the Reverend Fu rong Cheveier O M I will be held at dawn Monday at Detinaned chapel Blanco Road. The mass will be offered by Very Reverend Walter Arnold O M I with interment at Avlate cemetery. The arrangements are led by Zialki Kearns.
The page lists London gold and silver prices and a May raid note with 14k value updated to $24.7. It shows bar silver at 163 pence, unchanged, and notes currency exchange in Boston for Great Britain, Canada, and several European and other nations with rough rate figures and currencies.
Grain prices fluctuated across markets with wheat and maize noted, including soft wheat and hard wheat trends. The Chicago grain board and Liverpool exchange show varied quotes, highlights include maize around 40 cents per bushel and soft wheat movement amid harvest notes and regional activity in October and December exchanges.
A garbled apportionment of markets and produce prices lists various fruits vegetables and dairy items with prices across regions like Colorado Texas and California. Items include apples cherries lemons lettuce limes okra onions potatoes and greens with prices per crate bushel or dozen and dairy products like butter sour cream and cheese.
Fragmented and garbled text outlines cotton market activity and farm goods, weather cues, and railway references. Contains scattered names, places, and figures but lacks coherent events or dates.
Wool markets in Huston area see brisk activity with substantial demand for fine wools. Buyers and brokers report solid prices for graded combing yarns and top merino types as mills rush to secure supplies amid steady market signals.
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