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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1929

Page

13

Flag contest opens across Lesas and adjoining states

Indications point to at least 25 units entering a five day national flag contest organized by local posts of the American Legion and allied groups. Contestants aged 14 to 19 will answer questions on Old Glory and the meaning of the flag with prizes and world tour opportunities for two winning boys and two winning girls.

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Sunday Service Highlights Church Teachers Recognition

In Bunflay morning service, church teachers received special recognition for completing standard training. Rev Word H. Pabrird delivered the sermon titled A Workman Approved. An Evening service will feature a second sermon and music.

Thurch Odlste Ehorth H. Pabrird Ing

Patrolmen Arrest 148 During February

Two patrolmen, Mike Lire and G. A, arrested 148 suspects during February, the highest single-month total by two officers. The report notes the rapid pace of arrests and references the city’s police department as context for the achievement. A list of late model cars is advertised in the related notices.

Mike Lire

List of Flag Questions from The Light Published

Ninety plus questions about U S flag history display and etiquette appear in The Light over the past weeks. The list covers adoption dates star counts stripes meanings and laws governing flag display, plus duties of citizens and restrictions on desecration.

Light

Reward plan to seize bootleggers sparks temperance contest

A San Antonio Light report describes a nationwide temperance contest offering ten thousand dollar prizes for offenders and bottling seizures. The plan, from Tavínico Mexico, would pay 10k to civilians who help arrest bootleggers and destroy liquor, attracting wide public spying.

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Army Officer to Make Pictures of Hoover Inaugural

Captain Albert W Storeng an Indian aerial photographer is assigned to document the Hoover inaugural ceremonies in Washington. civilian pilots were denied access to the airspace above the capital, and Storeng will use available aircraft to photograph the events from the air and distribute prints to press services.

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Unclear historical note on liver treatment and remedies

The fragment describes an ailment related to the liver and mentions an unclear remedy time and names. It references a doctor and a cure claimed to be well known, but the text is garbled and lacks concrete details or dates.

Houston Challenge Acceptance Signals Chamber Support

The San Antonio chamber accepts a community membership contest among leading citizens of Texas. Porter Whaley, manager, announces the challenge will run until February. One or two near the city may bring hope and family joy, with independence noted. Classified offers include related notices.

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Pecan Buds Shipped to Texas and Arizona

San Saba County pecan growers report shipments totaling 68 000 buds to Arizona and Texas. A state authority confirms 30 000 superior buds were sent to Texas while 9 000 buds are noted for San Saba County stock. Cutting and cold storage of bud woods continues as weather permits.

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S.A. Art League Meet Saturday at Witte Memorial

The SeneAsionio Art leacus uy test at 10 allock Thursday morning at the Witte Memorial mussim. Biz. Henry Drousht. the reeidee outlines attendance for the southern statew exhibition in April. The notice urges proper investment through real estate listings in the Light Classified section.

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Telephone Company Cuts Costs and Records 1928 Earnings

Walter A. Gi ford, president of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, reports 1928 earnings of 143,170,401.35 dollars or 12.11 dollars per share. The company reduced costs while improving service, with 1927 earnings totaling 128,014,101.2 dollars or 11.78 dollars per share.

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