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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1929

Page

9

Giant 2 Motor Pane To Be Tested

New York July 20 The first of a series of passenger Cortips Condor biplanes built for night flying and now considered for service by the Jane Continental Air Transport will be tested at Toogarelt field tomorrow Don ald M Bartlett TA T assistant manager revealed details of the new plane designed for trans continental flight It seats 18 passengers plus crew and can carry passengers with a cruising speed of 120 miles per hour The night flying plan would stretch from Columbus Ohio to San Francisco and there is growing demand westward from Columbus forcing TA T to request double sections from Columbus

New York Jane Continental Air Transport Toogarelt Field Donald M. Bartlett TA. T Kuute A. Tswoyte Columbie Olin San Francisco Eory W. Corvet Columbus

Plural Experiments In Platonic Marriage Fail In Court

July 20 a pair of brand new experiments in matrimony were discussed in court. Couples pursued platonic or trial marriages as part of a college study, but judges heard that the subjects rejected kissing and sought homes without romantic ties. Several annulments were granted and the cases described a laboratory style inquiry into nontraditional marriage.

Tes Angeles Zips Teohard Wilcod Elliott Wext Subjeets Tito Senrt Dee Kittes Craig Subjest Tetler Richard V Tangtay Tray

Lost 2 year old found after night search in Texas

A two year old boy who vanished overnight near Lut, Texas was recovered near a tree about three blocks from the place of disappearance. Roughly 300 people joined the search as volunteers and officials scoured the area in intense efforts. The child showed no serious injuries but was described as exhausted and frightened, with family and neighbors expressing relief.

Lut Texas Arne Berets Neta Ene

Orphaned Star Entertains Tots in Aurora

An orphaned star, Wallade Ford, famed for "The Not Sarm," visited Aurora on July 20 to entertain local children. Ford and the troupe performed for the parents and kids at Mookte Eat, with 63 attendees enjoying the program at the Institution.

Aurora Wallade Ford

Harris County Leads Texas In Taxable Values

Harris County tax rolls show taxable values higher than any Texas county by 18 million dollars, with Dallas, Tarrant, and others following. The comptroller's report indicates these figures will guide state tax calculations for the coming year. Public notices outline preliminary totals and the mapping of distributions to the tax board.

Harris County Texas Dallan County Tha Biate Aplomatic Tax Board

Police hold man who says he found diamond brooch

Banat Ory Missouri July 20 police hold Clarence L Giddena 34 of Tulsa arrested by detectives after he claimed to find a diamond brooch valued at 2100 on the floor of a eatery near the National Bank of Commerce Tuléa. The police report he tried to discard the brooch when arrested and that he had sought its owner for eight months.

Banat Ory Kanads City Kas Polles Clarence L. Giddene Tulse Natonal Bank of Commerce Tuléa Giddena Harry Harting Jack Jenkins Beas William McMullan Natee Giddens Culd Bromch Frolice

Flappers Targeted by Chicago Students in Morality Debate

A Chicago article reports that college and high school students led a movement against flappers arguing for feminine independence. The discussion, sparked by National Young Women Students leaders in Los Angeles, urged a boycott against what they called promiscuity and lax manners among young women.

Discovery of vacant house tied to train robbery in California

Authorities probe a vacant house in Pitta Surg within Floma Acres, believed used by bandits who robbed a Southern Pacific train near Titsburg, fleeing with 16000 dollars. A blue suit found at the scene may link to one burglar. deputies prepare a detailed search and question two recent visitors.

Han Francisco Pitta Surg Southern Pacific Titsburg Monil Care Thin Floma Acres Oobdivision Contra Coistal United States Poe Iberiffs Nalehborg Tivink California Federal Reserve Bank

Woman 161 Who Nursed Dawes Dies in Ohio

Marietta Ohio July 20. Martha Kohlmans nurse to Charles Dawes ambassador to England is dead after brief illness. She cared for Dawes as a baby and is noted for her long service in his early life. Dawes always valued her role in his upbringing and career.

Dawes Ohio Marietta Onto Sef Ie Martha Kohlmans Charles N Arse England Daly Ambiacador Dawes Maclstta Chin

Holdup Suspect Bonded in First Degree Robbery

Kan city Missouri July 20 a suspect 84 year old Stanford Elliott of Da Who was arrested last night after he allegedly held up Ralph George 27 an attendant at a Standard station He was arraigned today before Justice John M Kenneady and held in default of bond for first degree robbery.

Kan City iNs Stfehard Eliott Sona Ralph George Wea Lustice John M. Kenneady Sedt

Professor completes survey of wells in Frie county

Dr J T Lonsdale of A and M college finished a groundwater survey in Frie county with Missouri Pacific lines, mapping wells used for irrigation. He has moved headquarters to San Antonio to map the southern part of Bexar and Atagepsn counties.

Pearsall J. T. Lonsdale A and M, College Missouri-Pacific Lines Frie County Lonsdale San Antonio Bexar

Eastern Star Lawn Party Planned at Mrs Dooth Home

Alamo Chapter No 665 of the Order of Eastern Star invites members to a lawn party at Mrs Thomas Dooth home 742 East Woodlawn Avenue Saturday evening July 27 at eight oclock May Bigden and Bertha Dunkin in charge of arrangements the details appear partly garbled but the event is a social gathering.

Eastern Star Alamo Order of Eastern Brér Thomas Dooth East Woodlawn Avenue May Bigden Bertha Dunkin

Texas Week Sees 83 Killed in Vehicle Crashes

A News Council safety report shows 83 people died in Texas car crashes during the week. Two were killed in a single incident, with 97 injured across multiple rollover and fender bender events.

Texas

August set to break Harbor port record at Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI July 10 According to the current port arrivals schedule August will set a new high harbor record. J L Boyd director of the port said that 83 vessels will dock next month with at least 500000 bales of cotton expected to be exported through the harbor this season.

Corpus Christi J. L. Boyd Bord

200000 Sullivan Cent Stamps Issued for Anniversary

A shipment of 200000 Muljiven Expedition stamps was sent on sale Saturday per postmaster Z W Falter. The issue marks Maj Gen Sullivan's 1770 expedition into New York during the Revolutionary War, matching the size of regular issues.

Z. WW. Falter Sullivan New York State

Mowers With Hyatt Bearings and Grass Catcher Brackets

Four self sharpening ground cutter blades and scr oiled quiet running Hyatt roller bearings equip these mowers. Adjustments accommodate terraced fields and brackets allow grass catcher installation. American Windsor Chair priced at $555.

Hyatt

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