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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1928
Page
25
Stock prices tumbled amid heavy selling in New York and Chicago. Traders pointed to political uncertainty and corporate downgrades as key factors, with declines broad across sectors and notable losses in industrials, utilities, and manufacturing equities.
A fragmented catalog listing various vintage cars for sale including 1927 Chevrolet Cabriolet 1925 Packard-Velonia group model and 1915-1932 roadsters. Items mention brakes wheels and condition with prices around 198 and 2383 with references to dealer Chevrolet Al Mars Nubva and driverless garages.
Dealers report ample watermelons on the San Antonio market with prices around 30 to 50 cents per pound and growers unable to explain the unusually low prices this year. Tomato and pepper supplies are plentiful across the Rio Grande valley and neighboring counties, with morning market reports noting strong wholesale activity for poultry and other produce.
A garbled list of market prices for vegetables and fruits with numerous entries. Spinach 2.25 per unit, tomatoes and peppers vary. Lemons 1 box, strawberries 1.50 to 3.25 per box, grapefruits 4.10 per box, pears and apples listed with multiple price points. Several items include green beans, cucumbers, melons, peaches, cherries, watermelons, and onions with varied per unit or per crate costs. Some lines mention quantities like dozen, crate, or box and reference inconsistent totals.
The mayor promised budget completion by Tuesday after a Monday delay and said the city auditor supports the plan. Commissioners were involved in discussions that led to a sanction related to the economy and budget flexing.
The American club at noon heard Dr J R Nicholson discuss the day's topic. J O Navlar reported on SHAS Pilea as the main order of business.
A dense, OCR era roll of births and deaths with names like Jen Deaves, Albert Whitley, Mrs Rose Lelia Goncalge, and many others. It lists addresses in Howrah and El Paso areas with ages, dates, and numerous household details, including a long ledger of dwellings and rooming houses, prices, and property notes. The fragment preserves names, addresses, dates such as May 23 and June 7, and assorted family entries, forming a chaotic public notice of vital events.
Report from Washington states that forces allied with nationalist troops have entered Tientsin. Dispatches indicate the city’s garrison is surrendering under nationalist banners as Azan troops advance, signaling a significant shift in control.
Milwaukee June 12 Minetret Stremlay 20 of 465 Thirty-seventh Street and Lester Tauren 22 of Madison Avenue wed Saturday amid a family tale of three Stremlay sisters marrying three Lucek brothers, a rare matrimonial pattern noted in society circles.
A ceremony conducted eleven feet above Sacramento Municipal Airport united Mite Those Churchill and Tohu O. Citegaty. Justice of the Peace TP Andrews officiated with HG Avidrows, son of the justice and vice-president of Capital Afries, piloting the plane.
A Boston woman described as a Civil War bride longs for the return of her husband, George Pernalyt, who left in 1802 to enlist. She believes he is alive and will come back, and she has kept vigil for his return despite years of absence.
Eagles and St. Cecilia's clash in a parish league game Wednesday afternoon. Lineups include Cryer Wasser Teifler Pechetier Carr Niven Grupsenke Picari Trown Seendon Muell Sherrod Elnedt Torr for Eagles and Fikes Quintanilla Trotheeman Tinkmann OShaughnessy Gerbie Maonex Long Treen for St. Cecilia's. A doubleheader with Jamie Tenn in town is planned at 208 Val litn street.
A fragmented wartime note lists air travelers and military officials including Lieut 2 W8 Devrosiers from Kel tr field, Tort Crockett and Galres ne Wilkon Southwell, Booker Chin era, William tL Winerfelt, B A Kellie, and Anton tunloc Cham ber of Cammeres. The passage mentions Winkiinelt and a Ryan monoplane, with scattered references to Dulles and other names.
Mrs. Joe Smith reported a prowler at her bedroom window on Deesel Avenue early Tuesday. A railroad fireman, barely a block away, chased the fleeing burglar who jumped into a car and sped off. The suspect abandoned the vehicle, which overturned near the scene, as police pursued.
A garbled item notes Emil Ludwig s Son of Man a biography of Jesus Christ tracing his growth from dreary youth to prophetic figure. It hints at his self view as Messiah and ends with a religious, hymn like section.
Paris reports that French military cadets may expand war study using motion pictures. A showing of The Battle of Montdidier, March 21, with 800,000 frames from the French army’s mobilization illustrated how reserves were brought up and distributed.
A sequence of military orders lists officers and assignments across commands, noting transfers, training, and duties. Entries cover locations including Washington, Fort Adams, Fort Hamilton, and Canal Zone, with numerous Second Lieutenants and Captains detailed by unit, post, and dates through July.
A long OCR style list details numerous real estate transfers in Bexar County and surrounding areas. Names appear with dates from 1920s to 1970s, including Quienberry Eckhart Keller Guarinty and many others. The text records deeds, acreages, parcel descriptions, and monetary figures associated with transfers in the San Antonio area.
Kansas gains one football player and loses another as Art Lawrence is declared ineligible for the fall season due to scholastic failure. Coach Vargiss announces the changes alongside word that Ben Smith, former Haskell star, is also not eligible for digital play.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Homer race with unclear names and numbers. The legible bits include references to teams or participants such as Asheiver Cilanta and Verda with assorted scores like 44 and 46, plus scattered components like Netrenet Linky and Abie Taran.
Washington witnesses describe funding by Texas utility firms to support a publicity bureau in Dallas. William Grout testifies contributions range from 10000 to 18000 dollars yearly to produce and distribute newspaper and magazine articles for utility interests. He confirms AP work and ongoing letters between the bureau and utility insiders on obtaining support for the information service.
Henry Lanne and his orchestra resume performing in San Antonio after a winter at the Baker Hotel in Dallas. They plan further engagements at the Outer Solent Nestar and will record selections for the Victor Talking Machine Company this summer.
An inmate pastor of the Weea con Jful Presbyterian church led English services at the county jail Tuesday afternoon. J. Ki. Beers, religious inspector of the YMCA, and Reverend Blige Srerine of the Alesiay Presbyterian church spoke in Spanish, with Miguel Carrol and Mes Th, or Gres assisting.
A political advertisement announces candidacies for several offices in Texas. Dargo Watson seeks District Attorney of Bexar County subject to Democratic Party action. a Fourteenth District Congressman candidate contracts with the party. a County Judge bid is filed as subject to the Democratic primary. state level runs include State Senator for the 26th District and others, with supporters urging August primary action.
Fragmented notice describes meetings and dances with references to Grand Aerie, election of a delegate, and social events at Austin and Tabor centers. Mentions officers, feasts, and weekly dances with dates around June plus recurring Tuesday and Thursday nights and performers.
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