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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1931

Page

23

Dobbin Keeps Quebec Reign In Horse Statistics

Quebec's horse population shows growth with 1920 numbers rising from 1910 figures. J O More, general secretary, notes provincial horse totals reached 341 641 in the province, with city counts and June tallies reflecting continued increases despite motorization.

Quebec City Queter INS Doubin J. O. More Aen Nee of Quebec Soni i Montecal GMM Luis

Expedition Crossing Asia Thrills Afghan City Natives

Washington June 24 dispatch reports the Erans Asia expedition funded by National Geographic and led by Georgen Marie Vaardt crossing the Afghan border near the ancient city of Teral. The Trans Asia expedition plans wide photo surveys for geographic study using tractor cars and radio lodgings, with rapid reports from station BXG at Deir el Zor.

Washington, D.C National Geographic Encuty Georgen Marie~ Vaardt Afghanistan Teral Asia Pitty Acyon Marco Volo Jélina Radio Aistion Lrogdcarls BXG Deyrouth Lycia WOW Eppe Durne Moral Alexander the Great Feigalag Rleath

Man Dies at 102 After First Drink at 80

Norv Adams, aged 102, reportedly took his first drink at age 80 and died recently at his home in Berkslip county. Details of his life include a Berlin-born background and a lengthy walk to visit a brother, with health declines noted prior to his death.

Norv Adams Bash Ang Th Brown Wlan Oldec Berkslip Berlin Merlin Levine

Bee Bites Ball Fan on Tonsil in Ohio

Bee stung a ball game fan in Bly Ohio as he cheered for the home team. The bee landed on his mouth and bit his tonsil, prompting the crowd to gasp while the man cooled off from the sudden incident.

Ohio Tfurvey Welton Hanry Spa Phe

Farmers Curbs Markets Formed Across State

One hundred and thirteen farmer curb markets and market honors have been established in Pennsylvania, according to the market bureau of the state department of agriculture. The report notes extensive highway development aiding market access and improved facilities for farmers.

Flarris Hug Vadune Enn Sleania State Department of Agriculture Bere Thonganda Pennsylvania

Swears Allegiance to US to Save University Job

A university staff member faced the option to resign to avoid losing employment and chose to swear allegiance to the United States. He protested against perceived encroachments on freedoms amid campus changes.

Mexico Foreign Trade Slump Reported for 1930

Semi official figures show a moderate decline in Mexican foreign trade in 1930. Exports totaled about 458,078 gold pesos, while imports valued around 180 million gold pesos. The 1929 figures are cited as a comparison, with export state at roughly 520 million gold pesos.

Mexico

Women Stars Meet in Golf Tournament Day One

In the first annual Sexes women's municipal golf association event Mrs Wt Stafford and Mrs J R English easily won first round matches at Teniany Park. Dallas players dominated, with Mrs Domina, Mrs J H English, and others advancing, while local favorites faced stern tests in the second round lineup.

Sra Ld Wt. Stafford J. R. English Teniany Park Ie Talayard Mnid WI. Sintford Dallas Domina Banil G J. HL English F Clark Palins Tan W. Kike Amarilla Tuuchote Wichita Falls Mer- Thon Yrpernizk Dalla Teas Henilerkan Ta Py Fowler TL Wohttahel Sirs ML Tackann Yailns

Girls Start Play In College Tennis

Forty four players from sixteen colleges entered the opening round of the third annual girls intercollegiate tennis tournament. Mary Greer of Kansas advanced to the second round, while Charlotte Miller of California defeated Selvin Bowditch to reach the next stage.

Hook LA Sagatass Plapecy Santch

Fragmented social notices and events list in misspelled text

A garbled OCR page lists numerous social events and club activities in a midwestern town. It mentions Carrie Chrivth’s lease event, Timor Matron rirele, Wincoka club resignations, Phi Tiambxln Cli gathering at 51 Liam- Tard, a Woman's parliament at Antony hotel, and a Mud Cay elute at Stonter hotel followed by bridge. Also notes dinners, picnics, and regular meetings of Chi fraternity and various recreation department schedules with scattered names and addresses.

Feria i Lucait A. Howard Montana Wincoka Club Mins Mary Whaley Brank Sauer Etelork Antony Stonter Innchen Oriental

More Work on Streets Urged by A A A s President

The American Automobile Association urges curtailment of rural road work to fund urban street improvements. Detroit based leader Henry Xexnex argues a fair rural paving program is needed as most highway money has funded suburban arterials, leaving cities underfunded for narrow rough streets.

A.A.A Whotae DP Henex Detroit

Father Rals Bandit Son Robbery Case At Fifty Seventh Street

In Racine Avenue area a suspected pair, including a man named Mieine and a companion, were arrested after a burglary spree. Police say they were linked toRepeated robberies in the Canat pry mevenue district, with revolvers involved and multiple witnesses identifying the pair at Fifty Seventh Street and Corplextor Avenue during Thursday evenings.

Pars Kraak Dames Styehly Frank Reat Ian Mig Han Fifty-seventh Street Corplextor Hi Robbins

Hotel Head at Braunfels Dead in Local Hospital

Alfred de Dantap, manager of the Vix hotel in New Braunfels, died after a period of illness in a local hospital. Funeral services were held at the Doenpen rchmidt funeral home. Survived by his wife and a daughter, Miss Tiled Ta Dunlap of Fox Angeles, California.

New Braunfel Alfred de Dantap Vix Yunera Hell Weil Doenpenrchmidt Buriat San Antonie Onlay Ie Willow On Eieler Tiled Ta Dunlap Fox Angele California Voxaa

Braunfels man injured in town wreck

A Braunfels man was injured Tuesday morning when his automobile struck a road bin south of town and overturned. He was taken to the City Hospital for arm and head injuries. Doctors described his condition as serious but improving.

Morke Austin Knopital Menkx San Antonio

Explorers of Universes And Atoms Plan Parley

Scientists plan to host the American Association for the Advancement of Science summer meeting in Pasadena from June 15 to 40. Events focus on astronomy, chemistry, aviation, seismology, biology, and engineering at Caltech, with demonstrations at nearby observatories and laboratories.

Pasadena American Association For the Advancement of Scienge United States California Tratilute of Lechnology Blount Wilson b+ servatory Earth Ceomuretes Covenaile Sar Neeanogerphinrs Nuature Ac Auguste Viccarampl

Roomlessness blamed for Moscow worker’s death by suicide

In a Moscow report, the desperate Soviet worker Mihailovskaya allegedly killed herself due to lack of housing. Promised a room, she was refused and forced to live far from the studio, daily long commutes contributing to her death plan. The case follows the search and discovery after colleagues and officials traced her absence.

Moncow Mtesh Soviet Union Beanuce Mithn¢lovskaya Arler Mozraipam Leningrad Moscow Roohy Zha Mirhailwskayr Rafice

Spanish Painter Stirs Paris With His Exhibit

Paris hosts a private exhibit by a Spanish artist in spring salon style. The painter surveys life through portraits of women and notable figures such as Marnuisa Cass Alanry, Countesa Frubert de Pierredon, and Mile Albarran, alongside Venice, Seville, and Ceylon dance scenes.

Paris Dune Fraud Palais Pater Vererlon Eltray Massex Lex Enlanr Marnuisa Cass Alanry Countesa Frubert de Pierredon Mile. Albarran Conttovan Venice Seville Ceylon

City Opens Work Bureau On City Hall Third Floor

City announces a free employment bureau to aid job seekers during relief programs. Mayor Chambers endorses the effort with Forman Schimptin ity overseeing human names of citizens seeking work. Workers are urged to list available positions as the season approaches.

Confiscated Car Draws Crowd by Federal Building

Curious crowds gathered near the postoffice area as a seized automobile, containing roughly 600 bottles of beer valued around £500, was impounded by customs men. The car, en route from Mesien to Datta, attracted wide attention though no charges had been filed by noon Wednesday.

Federal Dilley Tesas Federal Arenta Customs House Xeave Mesien Datta

Bible Pigeon Attends Church On Pulpit

Robbie the pigeon visits a Methodist church, perching on the pulpit during Sunday service. The amusing scene features the bird calmly resting beside the minister as attendees watch.

Lereoonia Aix Billig

Dates Set for Special Court Term in Seventy-Third District

Judge Frederick Stevens announced the special term of the Seventy-Third District Court will open July 20 in Seventy-Third District Court and close September 7. Jurors drawn include Fartse Whisleiet, Way Mer Pholl, and Peery S. Robertson. Wilkena announced his candidacy on Wednesday.

Sveimer Mordas Wid Salyedas Peery S. Robertson Wilkena

System of Appeal Bonds Is Changed

A historical notice reports that appeal bonds are now supplied by the system for all defendants appealing to common pleas courts. Judge A. To Matlock noted changes, replacing the old requirement that defendants’ attorneys furnish blank bonds. The new arrangement shifts bond responsibilities to the governing authorities, altering prior procedures and forms.

Juge A Matlock Weilnessay Sudan Mats Surecees Tiave Bbe Steretion Snproly

Silkworm Trade Falls as Hoan Province District Sees No Load

In Hweiklig district of Hoan province, for the first time in living memory, there is no silkworm loading this year due to a weak suk market. Deports from the district report a low mood among traders and farmers, with reduced demand and prices hurting incomes.

Hweiklig Hoan

Liquor Myth Debunked in Influenza Warning

In Phoenix on June 24 the state board of health warns Arizonians against believing liquor wards off influenza. The advisory urges the public to abandon at home remedies and avoid risky self treatment during the influenza season.

Phoenix Ariz Viewepriniz

Blacksmith Hurt as alusa eye Explodes

The report says William Maraball, a blacksmith, suffered facial cuts when his alusa eye exploded while he leaned over a task. The article also notes other decoupled snippets about Denver purse thefts and American capital-backed industrial projects in Mexico.

Hye Blythe Bog William Maraball Abe Smithy Cire

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