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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1929

Page

12

Washington Goes Dry After Prohibition Act Takes Effect

The capital enforces the Volstead act as Washington becomes dry, closing Shooomber's gin house and fading Hancvek's, with bootleggers declining. Prices for whiskey jump from 7 to 18 dollars per gallon and rye near 10 dollars, causing panic among merchants and liquor sellers.

Washington Shooomber's Hancvek’s Pennsylvania Avenue Herbert Hoover United States Hing Hoover Jones Alesiol

Leviathan to Span Ocean for Record Journey

CINATROUIU March 8 One of the worst royal crownings in her history. The United States Hae Leviathan will make four quick turnyhout sailing for the United States tomorrow. Some passengers were slightly hurt and many bruised when a giant wave struck the Viner as the crowded glance floor wax brake uu puthol cover od swept away nm lifebout.

Cinatrouiu United States Leviathan Fone

Hoover Accepts Red Cross Post

President Hoover has accepted the presidency of the American National Red Cross, with steady support from the nation’s leadership and prominent figures identified with the relief and relief work. The move places Hoover at the helm of the organization during a period of active relief and mobilization for urgent humanitarian needs.

Hoover Red Cross Washington, D. C Amedi Amerlcan National Med Cross Kins Heen Ile

Pension Fund Ball Held To Raise Money For Pension Fund

City notices report a Pension Fund Ball planned for April 1 to fund the pension fund. After discussions between Commissioner Til Weight and John Mullogue, tickets must be sold to raise at least 88200. About 12700 has already been pledged. event aims to boost donations and cover anticipated shortfall.

Munmont Waliterian Houneud Poiday Cimumulssinner Til Joln Mullogu Yeraiun Til Ordie Lo Aly Yale

Old Folks Say Doctor Caldwell was Right

A mid 19th century advertisement extols Dr Caldwell and his syrups for constipation indigestion and headaches. It promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a simple effective remedy and claims benefits for infants and adults with various ailments. The text mocks rivals and asserts universal health benefits from the preparations.

Doctor Caldwell Caldwell Lele Medien College Cahlwelln

Children’s Hour in School Play By Local Students

Youngsters from South San Antonio will present an in school performance of Children’s Hour titled Hilldeen’s Mowry. The play, staged as a benefit for the literacy fund, is led by Mrs. O L Wy, with Mik Uyi Thompson as drama teacher assistant.

Dorothy Nehiahoh Winifred Harrel South Sauanjoidg Ward Chiltren San Antonto Hhildeen Mowry Euditoriuml Wriduy Speht Onl Loritey Fond Hinde O. IL Ay Wy Perncipal Mik Uyi Chompson

S A Airport Space Leased At Renewal Rates

Wayne Yaris, manager of the municipal airport, announced renewal of long-standing leases at Win urn Field. Existing tenants who have been on the field over a year assisted in building the airport. under new leases space will be rented on an equal square-foot basis, replacing the old S25 per month hangar rate.

Winurn Vriday Wayne Yaris Symigfiell Vick Hull Destrey

52 Pay Fines on Guilty Pleas in Traffic Court

In a rough transcript, traffic court details fines collected from individuals who pleaded guilty or had cases called. The text mentions midday progress and various noted events, with references to weather and a Saturday gathering.

Ot Corporation Vourt Wrikuy

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