Vacation Contest Arouses Spirit in San Antonio
The Light launches a six candidate vacation contest with many nominated ladies from San Antonio schools and businesses. Readers vote daily. Agnes Robitzetch, Mrs W H Nixon and Pearl Wright withdraw or face constraints. New contender Miss A A Gonawan joins amid strong local interest and prize trips to New York, Denver, and Mexico City are offered for top finishers.
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Voting by ballots clipped from The Light for Sun Aptonig election
The Light announces a ballot voting plan where ballots are clipped from the paper and certificates issued with subscriptions. A committee of local businesspeople will count ballots after voting opens June 41st, with rules restricting employees and relatives of staff from participation.
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Voters Moving Must Update Poll Tax Details
Voters who move must file notice with the county collector by July 20 to be eligible for upcoming primaries. Three who have paid poll tax and moved will be barred from voting until new receipts are issued. Some movers report changes to poll tax receipts after inquiries at the collector’s office.
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Kidnapped Girl Reaches Fort Worth
Special to The Light Fort Worth June 27 Trene Tegument aged 17 who was kidnapped from Fort Worth 13 years ago arrived home today from Goshen. Frayed details are unclear due to damaged text but report notes she left a pauper home and appears to be reunited with family after long absence.
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Heavy rains aid cotton in South Texas towns
Multiple Texas towns report heavy rains on June 27 to 37, with gauges showing up to 4.07 inches at Goueries and 1.28 inches at Uvalde. Farmers expect improved moisture for cotton though some areas warn of excess rain reducing harvest prospects. Also notes Malaria cure and tonic advertisement at end.
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Otto Wahrmund Candidate for Legislature in Democratic Primary
In thin issue of The Light the announcement of Otto Wahrmund’s candidacy for representative in the legislature is published. Wahrmund has long been prominent locally, helped boost San Antonio’s largest industry, and serves as president of the San Antonio national fair. He has been honored by governors with appointments.
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Music Good for Children Source: The Light
The article argues music benefits children by soothing pains aiding sleep and lifting mood. It urges parents to expose kids to good music and support public band concerts, especially in warm months, to foster early appreciation and elevate youth through cultured sound. A Musician Who Loves Children.
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Well Known San Antonians and a Parrot Tale
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Carry Nation visiting a West Commerce area hotel, a parrot in a hotel guest’s cage singing about Carry, and a furniture store joke about Slowers. The dated tone hints at local social curiosities and light gossip from San Antonio.
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Primary Vote Basis of Representation Declared
Garden, chairman of the state democratic committee today said the vote cast in the July 26 primary will be the basis of representation in the state convention at San Antonio, comparing with the attorney general.
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Riverside Baptist Church Services and Calendar
Riverside Baptist, Park Baptist, and multiple churches list morning and evening services, Sunday school at 10, prayer meetings midweek, and other activities. The schedule includes First Baptist at Coleman Street, Westminister Presbyterian on Garr en and King William, Utica Presbyterian on Utica Street, and many others with times ranging from 8:30 p.m. to 11 a.m. on Sundays and various weekday gatherings. invitations extend to all.
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KILLED FOR LOVE OF GIRL IN NUNE OVER KIDNAPPING
Details of a murder over a young woman, Basil Watson aged 23 killed Charles Jane 13, in Sriva N C. Watson fled to South Carolina then surrendered. Church notices list services at First Christian Church Busia Grand Opera house and Lutheran parishes with sermons July 1 to July 7 events and pastor names.
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Dallas
Evangelical Association Church Services and Schedule
The Evangelical Association church at Burnet and Chestnut hosts Sunday school at 9 40 a m led by Jno Ohrhardt pastor with German services. The San Antonio Holiness Association oversees 3 30 p m and evening services and Evangelist Rev Mosch leads. The week’s services are encouraged with a hearty welcome to all attendees.
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Fourth anniversary service at Main Avenue church
Outdated notice lists church events at 1647 Main Avenue including Sunday school at 1 pm and a morning service. It mentions the first church of Christ at a nearby intersection and notes community readings and daily hours for a directory. The Model Tailoring Co announces opening at 118 East Houston Street.
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Watermelons Rain From Wrecked Ship Off Montauk Sound
New York report details the Clyde Hino steamship Chippewa collision near Montauk. As wreckage washed ashore, thousands of winter melons were tossed into the water and crowds gathered along the shore to salvage the fruit, creating a scramble among beachcombers for the harvest.
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Fourth of July sale and seasonal goods ad
Community Fourth of July message invites celebration and features a sale at Manter & Rogenbloom Co. 225 Wat Honkton Street. Offer includes pay after the Fourth at a weekly rate. Items listed include light weight suits for mil, youth or boy, hats, galoshes, wash salts, fancy cheeses, mil linery and spring suits at one third reduction.
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Del Rio Fair Highlights Sports And Horse Contests
The Del Rio fair featured a record horse race with the best showing yet in Del Rio. Mrs Pally Whe led a ladies class with one entrant. A Echols rode a motorcycle in eight minutes 13 seconds. Del Rio beat Bagby Pass in baseball 4 to 2. Naradha won the half mile dash and Red Nod won the running horse dash.
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