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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1929
Page
11
Mrs. Elizabeth Rosen of 330 1 2 West Commerce Street holds a pigskin document dating to 1699. The artifact, described as an indented transfer instrument, records the sale of eight acres of land and is presented as a historic legal document used around 2000 years ago.
Dick and Felicia share tense hours in a cluttered living room as Alex shouts upstairs and Stephen Pierce acts as a nursemaid and guard. The scene blends memories of youth, emotional turmoil, and clipped dialogue in a fragmented diary like page ending with a prompt to turn to Page 70.
Fragmentary report outlines a property transfer in Kingebury Somerset involving Elizabeth Rasen and James Hecinymat. The document references eight shares and a lease on 1 West- Gommeres sheet Tow, with details obscured by damaged text.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Ida Wadzeck at her home in Coniston County. The bereaved include her husband and four children by marriage, with a large extended family listed from Fresno Moon Glewinnet Arizona and nearby communities. The funeral featured neighbors and relatives from multiple towns and counties.
A Texas farmer pleaded guilty to a charge related to cattle trafficking and was granted a suspended sentence. The defendant, linked to a November case, faced allegations of driving off and selling cattle while holding a partial interest. The attorney representing the defendant sought a suspended sentence, noting no prior convictions.
Bids for Woodlawn Lake Center construction are reported with Dielmann Construction Co. as low bidder at 7073,273 for general contract. Plumbing and weight enclosure bidders include F. B. Hadson and Weight Brothers, with bids around 1972, unknown exact figures.
The library board reaffirmed its position on library funds for building projects at North and South Side branches. Members criticized mayoral proposals as misinterpreted and urged creating branches and libraries with funds allocated to new facilities rather than other uses. The board also called for a conference with the mayor to determine adequacy for TibFies Norboses and to proceed with early action on branch construction.
An unclear report describes an effort to convert a political pamphlet to protest a city charter, naming Assistant City Attorney Thane Cobhbs Fry and others. It notes a scheduled meeting in the Rent Vstite building and mentions officials including Chief J. GQ Barma and Commissioner Wright.
A garbled fashion feature discusses odd pockets and toy like items, mentions Horned Toads in pockets and a variety of color schemes including Argentine red black and suntan. It lists fabrics accessories and imagined outfits with obscure references to jerseys stockings gloves and silver enamel details, in a stream of fragmented phrases.
Alanta Post No 2 Acnecian Legion approves the flag contest conducted by The Light and other Hearst newspapers. Commander C Ray Davis presents four medals awarded by the post for the contest.
A cryptic report describes medals or tokens misrepresented as U S currency linked to a man named Mamihan Mieke and a group led by Al Chambers. It mentions an office, a crime inquiry, a potential purchase, and a person named Elaine Kir with unclear roles amid a confusing scene involving law enforcement and counterfeit concerns.
Armstrong to be heard over ETSA contest date extended as patriotic groups, schools, and organizations nationwide form entries. Col Jones A president says more boys and girls are joining, while Mussolini rhetoric discussed as part of a broader wartime morale piece.
A fragmented etiquette column discusses proper dining habits, contrasting fork use with spoons for stewed items and suggesting formal versus informal eating styles. It references etiquette norms and the social expectations of table manners.
Convicted killer Alfred Gage, inmate 510 from Texas penitentiary, escaped Wednesday night to visit Addie Lois Cigo on her grave site. He surrendered to police after speaking with detectives, expressing desire to return to prison. Addie Lois died after an operation at Banvitonia hospital following a prior promise.
An advertisement promotes a skin lightening cream claiming dramatic, instantaneous whitening effects for women. The copy urges daily use with promises of becoming more attractive, directing readers to purchase Golden Pescack Bleach Creme at a local drug or department store.
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