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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1929

Page

4

Finest Stoge Placed On Exhibit At Exposition

The event features brone and steer riding and trick riding as part of a large program. The show is housed in the United States' largest covered arena with seating for 6 500. Judging begins with baby beef cattle Saturday morning, then continues Monday Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Rodeo and horse show performances fill other times with $40,000 in prizes across stock, horse shows, and rodeo. Edward Raymond says the prizes total 40,000. Attractions include the Ferris wheel and other amusements. On Saturday Independence Day, Governor Moody and Texas lawmakers, joined by the University of Texas band, will visit on a special train arriving at 10 o'clock.

United States Edward Raymond Lootha Dap Moody Texas Jegistature University of Texia

When Skinny Men Grow Manly

An old style ad claims underweight men and women can gain weight and improve health by taking McCay’s Tablets. It promises a six pound gain in 60 days or money back, with distribution through Rommers-Wagners Drug Store and others nationwide.

Jim Rommers-Wagners Dri Sthrea America

Show Manager Tobin Opens San Antonio Livestock Exposition

Charles Tobin, brother of the late Mayor John W. Tobin, serves as manager as the San Antonio Livestock Exposition opens Friday morning with hundreds of head of stock on display.

Charles Tobin

Railroad fund drive targets Gulf & West Texas line

A joint conference of the railroad company directors the chamber of commerce and local business leaders decided on a fundraising drive for a Gulf & West Texas railroad from San Angelo through San Antonio to Corpus Christi. An estimated $1,000,000 is needed before construction starts with $650,000 allocated to San Antonio.

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Mexico Day Exposition Draws Thousands to San Antonio Grounds

Saturday morning crowds expected at the 0X barbecue and a Sunday dinner in Mexico City Consul General Enrique Santibanes leads officials and visiting Mexicans in San Antonio for the show. An estimated 50 000 visitors are anticipated over seven days as livestock exhibits judged by Kinser Mereford and others from Kansas City to College Station. Weather may deter crowds as grounds are enclosed for better viewing. Sterling of the Texas Rangers assists as judges prepare for rodeo performances.

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Progressive school board ticket alters race Friday

The Progressive slate filed for the March 2 election added Charles Rehneider to the race replacing Charles Edward Demiison at 122 Tess Street. Schneider, owner of the Schneider meeting company, was named to succeed Demiison. Arnold withdrew from the ticket citing city payroll strain. Other members listed include A. A. Brown, J. M. Uacvisco, Horace E. Wilson.

Progressive School Board Licket Arrivol Board Charles Rehneider Schneider Charles Edward Demiison Tess Street Sphorl W. T. Arnold Arnold Renson Don-nison Withrawal

Creager Accuses Wurzbach of Trading Influence

The report recounts Creager alleging Wurzbach sold political influence surrounding election activity. It cites McDowell receiving a guaranty study bank payment of 710 dollars in November and Wurzbach denying the charge while assertions about political machines and affiliations are discussed in testimony.

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