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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1929
Page
13
Nancy Hollenbeck a poor daughter fears social ruin and rejects love through a web of wealth driven choices. Her mother warns against a saintlike life as Nancy drifts from Mat Tully to Jack Béamer and to Roger Decatur a ranger on a Yellowstone trip.
Nancy packs hastily, discarding ruined clothes as she clings to Roger Teeatur’s affection. He longs for her, yet she fears saying goodbye, planning a picnic and a dash to catch the morning stage back to Aunt Eili. Their tension hints at a strained future as she debates departure and his job obligations.
A local stylist reports a fall fashion overhaul signaling a new woman in every season. Longer shirts, higher necklines, tailored silhouettes, and individualized outfits replace uniform styles as fashion centers from Paris to Fifth Avenue influence wearable designs.
UPI reports catastrophic floods across a district in Africa. Hundreds perished as heavy rains swamped towns. cattle losses reach ninety percent and half the houses were washed away. About 15,000 people sought refuge in Calmanment amid rising waters.
Prose recounts a lethal shootout at a Dolorosa and South Flores area theater. Kings Isher and Thompson faced a theater proprietor over lingering enmity with Jack Harem, a one armed man. Thompson fired once in defense after being struck, killing the men. Bodies moved to the old palace headquarters, spectators lined up at the site.
Cant. William Tinnaen, court attache, reports two cases involving Braubach, 21, of 605 Marecizk building, who faced fines for not appearing when wages were called. After service attempts, Braubach appeared and pled guilty, with officers pressing additional fines of ten dollars each as the judge, Dave Watson, presiding, orders increased penalties.
A theft at 1320 Santa Ambara Street Los Angeles Heights Weilntsday morning left a child’s savings bank containing 6.50 and clothing stolen while family members were away. A burglar entry noted with a screen removed from a window. Report filed with the police.
A judge fined Toe Wiles five dollars after he claimed his ranch celebration for his brother from California led to drunkenness charges. Wiley told Judge Watson he came to town to celebrate the brother’s arrival and faced the court under the sobriety accusation.
Secretary of the chamber in Kansas City confirms ongoing plans to attract a new factory to the area this week. The project details were partially revealed by J. Jones, with officials outlining economic benefits and job creation targets for the Leek industry sector.
Police Sergeant William F. McAllughan, over 200 pounds, swam to a pool disturbance at Concepcion Park on a hot Tuesday. He subdued seven men, rode in an emergency car in a bathing suit, and later returned to headquarters. The prisoner, found with a knife, was hospitalized.
A man was severely injured Wednesday after his vehicle lunged forward while he cranked it in gear on Kentucky Avenue. He was pinned between two autos and sustained internal injuries as a result.
A pistol fire disrupted an afternoon on South Perea Street early Wednesday. Occupants were charmed and fled as a bullet struck a THO blank. Patrolman Ted Hoynton, responding to the shots, was stoot.
A fragmentary piece by WM F Brogan explores the Winter Garden district and a winding stream known as the Wueees. The historic Tesms stater course is described as picturesque though the text is incomplete and stops mid sentence.
A scrambled OCR list shows names and addresses including Heh Hall 1220 McCullough Ave APD Humbert A Marotta 10 Arbor Lace William Horton 712 Nevads St Fredericck Tuffehee 1210 Nola 3 Donnell 0 Crosby St BE 1 Porch 222 East Pecan aftereal Calvin H Billon 105 S Cherry St K EL Mattson 0124 Borteson birest Anna Maths 542 Peach St Koathbeett Myre Opem 3320 West Houston Atrest Werbert L Keeme 708 Srcras Mesito Streat Mian Tesale Lest Tebiin 421 Tirooktinaverue Siydln Ayal 1515 Avenues B Mes TM Howard A30 Burleson Dr A T Baxter Sgulqw Texas.
In a rural yard Rudy C. Gotthard sits atop a homemade cement Alamo replica. A nearby bungalow sits next door as nighttime spotlights illuminate the two structures.
The story traces how a drought in South Texas spurred irrigation in the Laredo Rio Grande corridor, birthing a thriving onion industry from Cotulla to Laredo. J K Beretta and banker ties helped foster growth as Englishman George Coup introduced Bermuda onion seed, turning a backyard crop into a regional empire with millions in income. The piece notes early 1900s origins and portends continued expansion.
The article describes Gotthard at 118 Pasadena Street creating cement beauty spots in his yard. He crafts tables doll houses and ponds with goldfish statues and swinging porch doors. A late night light shines over the pond and bungalow, making his garden one of the citys prettiest.
San Antonio Negroes launched their annual four day emancipation jubilee with a Wednesday morning program at Walton Park featuring a jubilee program. Highlights include a large barbecue for attendees and a massive choir at the city auditorium with Negro spirituals and Southern melodies.
Wa A Bowell, an original director, was elected secretary and treasurer and general manager of the Medina Tighlanda Road Company. The state highway department will begin paving Tannera road, and Bedell said the company plans to begin adding to its conduit lead to the Arkansas hub, aiming to complete a road around Medina lake linking with the Medina Highlands toll road.
A courthouse docket lists several divorce actions including Yeon Flores versus Toseta Flores, Melya Harley versus Jack C. Harley, Minnie B. Dour versus Jesun Calbo, Winnie Le Calbo, George M. Ball versus Julia Bail, Trevino versus Trevino, Minnie Drandt versus Otto Brandt, Ruth W Tell versus Ivan D Bell.
Dr Preston Worley, owner of a large mounted game collection in San Antonio and Alaska, plans a four month solo hunt from New York to Cape Town Africa with one African guide. He left San Antonio Monday and will sail Friday for Africa.
In Beaxar county probate court, Henry Ceilyell Millar bequeathed to widow Mrs Vitoria Millar a land estate valued at $20,000 at death. The will dated January 20, 122 directs distribution to Thomas N. Smith and others, with probate proceedings held in Save Oak and San Patricia counties.
A Commerce Department report shows U S merchandise exports in 1928 valued at $847,026,141, up from 1927. New York led gains, cheese and crude petroleum dominate the list, with notable increases across many commodities. The report notes growth across metals, oils, and agricultural products.
Albert A. Green was elected master of Army Lodges New 1105 A F and AM as announced Wednesday Others elected include Fred Mardy senior warden Charles P Webbes junior warden James J Peyton treasurer Albert G Welsom secretary Homer Tu Miskew senior deacon Bruce Bieber junior deacon Elwood senior steward H O Mer Lendon junior steward J O Bell chaplain and John Rader tiler
In the Light Classified Speed Service, buyers are urged to explore properties tucked among trees with spacious lawns for families. The ad emphasizes affordable prices and convenient terms, inviting readers to browse Light Drnsaified columns for similar listings and opportunities.
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