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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1928
Page
9
A political notice from A D Rogers, Democratic Primary candidate for Congress, urges recognition and public improvements for San Antonio. He pledges persistent effort to elevate the city’s status, presenting his lawmaking experience as justification for his candidacy and ambition.
The cotton market eased as Liverpool cables and New Orleans offers rose after wharf activity and fears of labor troubles in Lancashire, gripland, and Uaker contracts. Prices for Dec and Dec 20 rose modestly while weather maps signaled potential rain, affecting demand and coverage. Trading continued with interest rates and discounts cited for market moves.
Parents of Russell and George Branfield gain a lucky break as the boys appear with freckles. The caption notes their freckles being evenly split between the two boys, highlighting a humorous family moment.
Prices at the wholesale market were largely steady for vegetables and fruit with little change over the past two weeks. Poultry and meat markets showed demand steady, with top prices noted for certain cuts and a mix of fresh stock arriving, while several items displayed limited availability and fluctuating quotes.
The Light and the Aztec theater launch the freckle contest tied to the film Freckles, prompting San Antonians to join as prizes total 50 dollars plus merchandise. Entries require a photo or a portrait, with tickets to see Freckles at the Aztec theater, and winners to be announced Thursday.
In the 1760 block of San Pedro Avenue an imbriate or drunkard was jailed on drunkenness charges. Detectives Leonard and Veikens were summoned to wake him and escort him to jail.
A list of political announcements by candidates in Bexar County Texas declaring their campaigns for District Attorney County Judge State Senator Justice of the Peace Commissioner County Attorney County Treasurer County Clerk and County Clerk. They pledge to run in the Democratic Primary slated for late July 1928 with endorsements requested.
A Friday night blaze threatened barracks and collier buildings near Fort Sam Houston military posts exchange. Fire departments from San Antonio and Fort Sam, aided by Ninth Infantry soldiers, contained the fire. An official said the incident likely originated at Sheen-Hiary and a high tension wire injured an army officer.
Los Angeles July 28 Jesse James kin files suit alleging breach of contract by Paramount-Famous-Lusky to feature her as a granddaughter of Jesse James in a film about the bandit. Plaintiff Tressle Uatelle James claims the agreement was not fulfilled and seeks redress.
A faded ad list shows social dances at Tabor Temple, Castroville, Crescent, Woodlawn Lake, and Mackona with bands like Bleve Gene and his Hokum Kings. Dates span July 20 to July 26, featuring varied venues, promotions, and entrance prizes for local crowds.
Effective Sunday July 29 buses will serve the Hot Wells district with downtown terminus at Market and Navarro and outside terminus at Exposition Avenue. Express service between downtown and Ada Street will save time and offer targeted service. Inbound buses will not pick up between Ada Street and downtown. outbound buses will not stop between downtown and Ada Street.
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