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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
1
Weather bureau reports San Antonio’s first six months of the year as the wettest on record. From January 1 to June 12, 20.68 inches fell, a 60 day record, with total 1919 rainfall at 37.29 inches between May and November. The season totals reached 50.30 inches versus a 27.18 normal.
Flood waters traced paths across northern and eastern Colorado today, submerging highways and fields and disrupting communications. No loss of life reported and property damage described as slight. Also a rental ad notes a five room furnished house at 902 Lamar Street, Section 30, Light Classification.
An OCR snippet shows scattered weather terms and city names including Bath, York, Oklahoma, Texas, and Arizona. It mentions sunrise and sunset times, highs and lows, and regional notes but details are garbled. The piece reads like a fragmented forecast with multiple locales and weather cues, not a complete report.
U S meteorologist J H Parker explains discrepancies between observed rainfall and instrument readings. He notes waterlogged ground and lingering surface moisture in San Antonio after heavy events in September 193? with record 6.63 inches in 24 hours and a September 1 to 9 total near 6 inches, compared to a June 1927 high.
San Antonio clothiers report rain gear running low after heavy rains reached across 32 of 44 days. Large stores show depleted stocks of raincoats capes and slickers while pastel shade wearers settle for drab coats and umbrellas as customers flood in. One merchant notes only a male umbrella might lure buyers.
An ad claims S.S. Tonic restores red blood cell counts, boosts energy, and improves appetite and digestion. It describes low red blood cell symptoms like fatigue and nervousness, asserts the tonic is a scientific medicine, and invites readers to try it for renewed vitality.
An advertisement describes a blood tonic in a red cellophane wrapped package. It touts a larger size as sufficient for two weeks of treatment and emphasizes a more technical formulation. The copy echoes medical claims and urges readers to feel Ike yourself again.
Flood waters from the Atascosa swept through the flats south of Pleasanton damaging homes of more than twenty Mexican families after heavy rain over the prior 24 hours. Relief efforts began as the river system rose, with Ascona bank at midmorning at its highest since 1915 and the confluence of Benita Creek and Atascosa Creek forming a half mile wide strait. Early reports note Frio and Nueces rivers in the area.
Five persons faced kidnaping charges here today in connection with an alleged beating of Sar Vey Crum 42. The accused include Estelle Crum wife of the victim Celeste Adams who lives in a servant's house Milton Adams brother of Mrs Crum and Billie Farish brother of Mrs Adams. The report also mentions a height measurement of 37 feet and references rainfall near Three Rivers with inches of rain falling Wednesday night and danger of floods later.
After the city’s heaviest rain since 1921, fire crews and police patrols dealt with improvised swimming holes in gutters and creeks. Women protested boys disporting in the water as raids and warnings followed near Martinez Creek, but the youngsters evaded capture.
Fragmentary advertisement describes a bladder cleansing product and tonics claimed to balance acids and improve sleep. It mentions Buchu and other ingredients, touts bowel and urinary benefits, and suggests a druggist can restore regular sleep with daily use.
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