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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1929

Page

28

Book review exacts grim antiwar message from All Quiet on the Western Front

Forbes criticizes Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front as a brutal, haunting portrait of war that outdoes treaties and leagues in stopping conflict. The column praises the book for its stark realism and urges its reading in schools and at cabinet tables to prevent future wars. It recounts a wartime conversation among soldiers about war’s causes and the role of rulers versus ordinary people.

Alfe Idiy Pinia Erich Maria Remarque al Highest Albert Oatsle Tjaden Germany France Tarn Maller Heth

Village blacksmith mocks police in odd carless era clash

In Dethoit July 17 Smithy criticizes Merroit police after a car driven by Fred Nes is mistaken for a crime scene. He laments town rumors about his year of booze and heavy gear while recounting a patrol encounter. A separate note reports a fatal stabbing by Thomas Torried near Ein Vista.

Dethoit Merroit Kraus Welore

Too Many Clothes Bring Fine In Evanston

In Evanston Illinois on July 17 Magistrate Franklin fined D. B. Morria and another man for wearing excessive clothing while bathing. A police report noted a large crowd and a man claiming the youth was ducking him for sobriety. The court ruled the dress was unbecoming under the circumstances.

Fvanston D. B. Morria Latte Srok Bule Franklin

Marriage Vicenees and Registrations List

A garbled OCR listing appears to catalog vital statistics including marriage chances, names of individuals, addresses, and hospital mentions. It reads like a dense, error-laden registry of nuptials and birth notices alongside permits and remodeling notices with several personal names and locations, though many words are corrupted.

Trial Opens in Strangling Case in July Week

In a packed courtroom, defendants Ler ber Mendgeno woodebopper and an unnamed confessor face murder charges over the strangling of Therese Tobnson. James A. Meyere of Oakland pleads not guilty after abandonment of an insanity claim. Defense signals challenge to two confessions as voir dire proceeds with deputies guarding the proceedings amid tense local interest.

UEAR Tom Lerber Mendgeno Woodebopper Therese Tobnson Lebew James A. Meyere Oakland Lehew Attarney

Prohibition casualty ends in hospital with razor incident

In Seattle on July 17 Tommy Economics Larber of Seattle hotel drew a razor during a heated debate on enforcement with Toe Me Peemott. He slashed his am index finger and was taken to city hospital where attendants said the finger may be saved.

Volstead Seattle Larber City Hospital Economides Toe MePeemott Eean Amides

Arrest Leads to Damages Action in Sak County

J. A. Biteman, 05, filed in Sak superior court damages against Sam Beotte alleging malicious prosecution after his February arrest on a charge that he threatened to kill Scott, a not guilty finding recorded before Justice John G. Wright.

Life for 100 Prisoners Request Urges Prosecution Action

Lansing officials announce a statewide mailing to prosecuting attorneys urging stricter measures to obtain life sentences for habitual criminals. H. E. Ericson of the penitentiary division of the Department of Public Safety disclosed the plan, with test cases in Marquette Jackson and Yonias.

Lansing Marquette Jackson Yonia Ericson Renilficetion Bureau Department of Public Hefety

Legislature's Cabdr Dragged to Final Adjournment

Austin July 17 The Forty second legislature nears completion with all appropriation bills totaling 47 792 925 sent to the governor. A ban on market drawings and river channel actions remains amid minor business. The House clears its deck and adjourns until noon Saturday as bills from yesterday and today face three day limitations before final adjournment. Governor Mondy signals possible vetoes to trim total appropriations below 1 000 0000.

Austin Altaoueh Tony Soferoor Yell Yende Beda Rivera Collrin House Wuderita Mondy

Two Libraries Planned for North and South City Sides

Mayor C M Chambers announced plans for two new library branches to serve the north and south sides. Roosevelt park will host the south side branch with Ayres as architect and a $25,000 cost. The north side branch will face North Flores Street in San Pedro park with John M Matridy as architect.

Norarles C. M. Chambers Tineary Roosevelt Park Ayres Nae Ayres San Pedro Park Flores Street John M. Matzridy Library Board

California Seeks Mexico Tour Data

California requests details of a recent highway tour through Mexico. The inquiry comes from J E McLean of the Touring Bureau of the Automobile Club of Southern California, directed to FHilin Purhoog, secretary of the highway department of the chamber.

California Mexico Chamber of Commerce Peerang Fhilin Purhoog JE. Mclean Touring Bureau The Automobile Club of Southern California

Bond Requirement for City Contractors in 1924 Ordinance

A historical note states contractors must post bonds as required by the 1924 city ordinance. The rule targets all contracted work and uses a certified agent to ensure compliance. The language emphasizes stimulating home construction and obligates sureties to secure performance.

Choontieca

City to Fence In Governor's Palace

The city will erect a fence around the eldenanleh governor's mansion during its renovation at the architect Dar vey P. Smulth's request. City hall announced the plan on Wednesday.

Governor's Palace Eldenanleh Darvey P. Smulth

Foster Dad of 47 Youths Dies in Del Rio Texas

DEL RIO Texas July 17 J Hy Wilcox 76 who adopted and mentored 41 boys and girls has died after a long sponsorship of youth He passed yesterday at his bedside with Cecil Wilcox 21 one of his foster sons present Cecil had been married but the details remain unclear His death ends a notable era of foster care in the community.

del Rio Texas J. Hy Wilcox Hia Cecil Wilcox Cecil Bern Delidtess Eweeene

Help Wanted in In Light Dinassised column

Short, faulty OCR note mentions Help Wanted as a resource for job seekers. The text is incomplete but indicates a classifieds like call to consult Help Wanted sections in a publication named In Light Dinassised. No clear dates, names, or organizations beyond a generic help wanted reference.

Riot and Rampage Destroys Local Laundry and Shop

In Gridley Oregon on July 17 a riot tore through a laundry and neighboring shop. A ram raided Frank Hatch’s business, trampled wares, toppled shelves, and damaged a plate glass storefront, leaving chaos in its wake.

Gridley Oslot l'One Ram Frank Hatch Frank Martrou Lisgerie Eloaa

Honeymooners Hurt in Motor Accident

Mr and Mrs Bertram Hills, recent newlyweds, are hospitalized at Big Tapids after a honeymoon car crash while returning home. Mrs Hills formerly Luther Perry of Bangor High School is among the injured, with details indicating they were married days earlier.

Bangor Mich Bertram Hills Ne ‘Ospital Big Tapids Matsi Hills

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