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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
4
A gas well exploded on a farm near Aurora, leaving two men dead and eight others injured after a 45 foot pillar of flame roared into the air. Fire crews battled the blaze as authorities investigated the cause of the incident.
A new farm bill offering 500 million dollars in relief to American agriculture is sent to the White House for President Troover's approval after administration leaders adopt a compromise plan. The measure reduces the export debenture plan, with a Senate fight expected over its elimination. four senators who backed the debenture may switch as the debate continues.
Bold ad touts Dodson's Liver Tonic as a gentle fast-acting cure for liver trouble. Claims quick relief from bilious symptoms and fatigue, urging readers to request a free sample bottle from Task Serile Stor ing Products in Wheeling.
Col. Charles Lindbergh and Anne Spencer Lindbergh reportedly used the 38 foot cabin motor yacht Mouette as a hideaway following their surprise wedding. Lindbergh had bought the boat days before the ceremony and vanished for several days.
Fire crews airlifted to Cranberry Portage fought a blaze that re erupted despite containment attempts, prompting a rescue train for residents. Another town nearby faced destruction as flames consumed 16 homes, with numerous forest fires reported across northern Canada as firefighting efforts struggled against strong winds.
chaotic OCR text records multiple district and justice of the peace cases from Texas courts. names include Juérez Andersson Bulis Gransa Genet. Henry Steves. J Wilton. W Weaver. Emil Gameter. William Mounts. Thomas Recton. Walker. many civil, criminal and contract actions, dismissals, judgments, writs and rehearings noted with bonds and fines.
A humorous note on flappers in rain, the piece depicts women continuing their shopping in spite of the weather, claiming it’s easier to ruin their hose than to ruin their outfits. The tone is playful and social commentary, with playful dialogue about fashion and rain.
Unclear draft notes mention a potential tobacco industry merger in New York on June 6. The text references Limited Cigar Maker and tobacco products with scattered company names and vague plans amid intense speculation.
An estimate of the cost to the city for cutting a 500 foot river cut off at a dangerous V curve near the Pioneer Blower mill and South Alamo Street will be presented to Street Commissioner Paul B. Steffler shortly. The engineering firm Hawley oul Freear is preparing the estimate.
Mexican residents in several Texas towns are to hear lectures on American immigration procedures. Under orders from Enrique Sanlibanes, the Mexican consul general, consular agents will lecture in Charlotte and Kerrville. They recently spoke to compatriots in Gonzales, Poteet, Hondo, and Hunter.
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