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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1931
Page
2
Ex service men express gratitude for the consistent stance by the papers across Ly vou arguing for passage of the measure. The wording reflects a wartime period tone and reinforces support for veterans' interests through editorial backing.
Spanish American War veterans led by Louis Degen praise Hearst papers for backing the World War veterans bonus bill. The American Legion and Spanish American War Veterans express gratitude, noting the measure will aid veterans widows and children and that many officers support the Hearst stance.
Readable line references Seeds from Ferry-Morse Seed Co Detroit Michigan. No further context or details available.
A fragmentary dispatch notes Aristide Briand pressing the United States to approve a plan during Paris discussions. The text is incomplete but signals a push for joint or allied action amid the February negotiations.
Washington reports an expanded loan program for veterans with sub stations set up across the city to speed applications. Locations include Woulwawe Lake pharmacy 1000 Westes Cincinnati avenue Chambers drug store South Flores street Highland park drug store and others. The San Antonio Light will also provide forms at its Broadway and Fifth Street desk on opening day.
Washington reports chaos in VA offices as thousands of World War I veterans rush to apply for new adjusted service certificates loans. About 10,000 loans were paid today with checks totaling around 000,000 expected next week as the Treasury plans large security issues to fund continued payments. Officials note potential outstanding certificates at 31,000,000,000 and discuss repayment terms and interest considerations through 1945.
Convicted bootlegger Fred Burgess faced a liquor possession case in San Francisco on February 28. He declined to pay a fine and argued jail would ruin his bootlegging business. The Police Judge ordered Burgess to raise 48 dollars within a set period or face imprisonment.
A garbled weather list reports conditions for Abilene Texas Crownsville Tennessee Denver Colorado and Seattle Washington among many cities. Clouds and clear spells appear with varying notes including fog and rain in scattered locales.
At Friday night’s meeting three teams were appointed to push the drive with Diana as a focus. Miss Lucille Parker, recording secretary, said a circular mailing will be published for prospective media. Mrs. P. M. Gresham resigned as treasurer amid ongoing drive planning.
In Washington on February 28 Lloyd Baxter a 40 year old inmate was stabbed to death by his cellmate Vance Williams 19 at the district reformatory in Lorton Virginia The incident was reported by White House guards and police are investigating Meanwhile Mary E Gullivan was elected to serve as cred her The speech readers practice club a League affiliate will meet at 12 o clock Thursday at 115 West Polar Avenue for prayer hour
A garbled notice invites readers to advertise rental properties as “seedy Birable” and mentions a contact line Cr 2400. The fragment suggests a classified ad prompt without clear details on location or owners.
An advertisement promises a life and accident policy for men women and children aged 18 to 90. It requires only name and address, with no medical exam, costing 31.50 per year or up to 100 a month benefits.
The article describes a rebound in business, with oil distribution expanding and prices rising as rail and brewery sectors adjust. It notes marks of restoration in trade, discusses modernization of saloons, and mentions Prohibition's ongoing impact on industry, including railroad and beer interests, while hinting at broader economic optimism.
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