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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1928

Page

7

French seaplane crew at Azores plans to continue voyage

The French seaplane crew at Fregate in the Azores reported engine trouble near Hortaa on a flight from France to the United States. They aimed to depart for Halifax or Newfoundland after repairs, with Lieut L'aris and Lt Waris aboard as they awaited weather to decide. Frank Cortney, the British aviator, also waited in Hortaa for favorable conditions to attempt the long hop. The crews, meeting again after World War I, greeted each other cordially as repairs proceeded and crew swam to pass the time.

Horta Poland Payal Azores Fregate Hortatary Fraucn United States Elie Rest Uorla Horla York Publi L'aris Lrnn Uyess Lontarton Waris Caml Frank T. Cortney Alx Jorta Amerlcd Newfoundland Courtnes Erlend

Moody finance attack by Wardlaw on governor nominee

Lewis J. Wardlaw presented his platform to San Antonio voters Monday at Alamo Plaza as Matt Worth, a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful against Governor Dan Monty. Wardlaw urged a popularly elected Highway Commission with four district members and one statewide commissioner, arguing against executive control of spending. He criticized Governor Maesly et Thomas for promises to reduce car taxes while claiming vehicle costs rose by 46 million dollars in departmental budgets. He rejected the idea that the governor should have a fixed term.

Lewis J. Wardlaw Matt Worth Dan Monty Lis San Antonio Valers Alamo Vloza Dwell Oupon Hi Ninte Wirthin Warillaw Maesly Et Thom Departmenla

Sinking of Delta Tune steamer Verne Swain halts Memphis river service

In MPMPHIS Tennessee on July 24 the Delta Tune steamer Verne Swain sank while being docked, ending Memphis Mississippi river packet service for the first time in years. Initial reports suggest the vessel may be salvaged but faces heavy damage.

Mpmphis Tenn UPI Memphis Mississippi River Verne Swain Dave

Nurite Miracle Cure Promises Instant Pain Relief

Local drug stores advertise Nurite as a revolutionary prescription free relief for rheumatism neuralgia and neuralgia claiming near instant aid for bedridden patients. Buyers urged to try and obtain a money back guarantee if not miraculous, with druggists and wholesalers named.

Palh Drurglar Nurlio Druwalsio Wacnara Fur Atert

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Aiding Berlin Woman

Mrs. Wm. Asmelig of Berlin Nebraska credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength during a difficult pregnancy. She reports prior fatigue and inability to work despite trying various medicines before using the product. She adds that the medicine helped her overall health and asks others to write for information on what it did for her.

Lydia Winkham

Freckles Contest Attracts San Antonio Children

Freckled boys and girls flood registrations for The Light and the Aztec theater Freckles Contest in San Antonio The prize lineup includes cash awards and valuable prizes Entries require a photo name address age and phone number on the back Photos can be taken at Freckle Boss on Smith Street Street locations and open entry time this week Local juvenile star Johnny Vox Jr attends the event Gene Stratton Porter story to be screened next Saturday

San Antonio Geema The Light Aztec Theater Bng Weture Eckles Gene Stratton Porter Johnny Vox Jr Smith Sidi Houston Street

Trusty. Forgets to Return, He Says

Ros donnson a trusty with a two day sentence left when he left and did not return was rearrested and brought into corporation court Tuesday before Acting Judge Phil Wright. Johnson testified he left to get something to call and forgot in Rome break. Wright assessed a fine of 60 cents.

Ros Donnson Corporation Court Phil Wright Johnson Somerthing Rome Brek Wright

Moore Land Owner of Coast City Dies in Crash

J. C. Smore, GM of Corpus Christi and longtime land owner, and former city commissioner, died in Fort Worth hospital from injuries after a collision between his car and a streetcar. The crash occurred about an hour earlier on a Coast City street.

California Holds Texas Suspect in Modesto Jail

A man claiming the name W Carter aged 44 was detained in the Stanislaus County jail on suspicion of being an escaped Texas prisoner. Report notes the suspect overpowered a guard and fled from Stanton on March 18, with authorities seeking confirmation of identity and return.

California Texas Modesta Cal W Carter Stanton

Trish Publisher Succumbs at Desk in New York

New York July 21 GP Aus on Ford 50 of Somerville publisher of the Telsh World found dead at his desk in private office. Wenthman said by physicians to have been due to heart disease.

Trish New York Auson Ford Somerville Wenthman

Lynching Hearing Delayed to Aug 1 in Murder Case

Agustaon July 1. Hearings for six men charged with murder in the issuing of a tahed towel necra were postponed from July 20 to Aug 1. An advertisement and stray garbled text appear in the issue, with unreadable lines mentioning a hangman and a color, and a vague admonition to taste it tonight.

Aguston Necra Ting Bern

Texas Cattle Trails by Harry Williams in 19th Century Outlook

An extended column recounts visits of notable Texas figures including Col. Al McFranklin of Victoria and Ross of Victoria to agricultural events in Medina and Brackenridge Park. It highlights U.S. military, civic, and ranching life, with praise for Col. Sullivan and the A&M College, plus reflections on desert travels, camel imagery, and the role of community leaders in promoting Hereford cattle and home-making education.

Harry Williams Ford Ureeders’ Association Aus Uerefoni Kinzer Medina Stereford Homb Wesar

Dallas Mayor to Shut Theaters On Sundays Claim

Dallas mayor Mosar Hi announces he may close all theaters on Sundays after a dispute over city censorship. He cites ongoing pressure from movie operators and a recent clash with city censor Mrs. Michel Trayce over the showing of The Snicker, a film deemed harmful.

Dallas Mosar Hi Bure Pietere Michel Trayce Fntal

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