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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1928

Page

6

Auto Show Promises Record Attendance in San Antonio

San Antonio auto show at the Motor Company building draws crowds with more than 13 000 expected by Saturday night. Prizes worth over 30 dollars remain to be awarded Friday and Saturday as dealers display dozens of models from Hudson Essex to Studebaker and Ford.

Eughry Ny San Antonio Javors William Tun W. L. Yarbrough South Presa Reels J. A. Lehmuler Devine Street T. S. Gersweyberger Tooth San Antonio Deelers San Angenions Ibite Mre UR San Antonio Buseck Company Sandereau Motors Company Hudson-Essex Deuiece BOP Mene Motor Car Company Marchal Ford Hudson and Essex Teo Motor Car Company Lexan San Anbonio Motor Company Hupmobile Disteributors Inuffur Motor Company Reo Motor Car Company Terus Ford Chow San Antonio Buick Company

Water Board Plans Major Extension and Rate Debate

A city water board debate centers on funding a full development of the water system. Judge Seeligson voices that non-resident property owners and large buildings benefit from current rates, urging a tax levy shift to water consumers to fund a 2012 expansion plan. The program includes a 20 million gallon reservoir and new mains costing about 1.6 million dollars, with existing funds and depreciation allocated to reserve needs.

Seelitson Pointeg Judge Seeligson Alexander Dotter Wily of San Antonio Seeligson Water Board Smi Seekzom Fie Nest Tievers Ulead Bastet Commoere Street Henrk Statin Oeustotames RAI Ae

Rodman Veanamaker dies and Byrd backing questioned

Rodman Veanamaker, noted backer of Byrd's Might and prominent mission merchant, died at his home today. The unexpected death raises questions about his recent activities and affiliations with funding expeditions.

Rodman Veanamaker Byrd Prince

Artillery Reserve Officers Assigned

Army notes assign five field artillery reserve officers to bolster coastal defenses as part of ongoing readiness drills. Officers Phen and others named in dispatch plan to report to multiple batteries this month.

Old Mission Belfry Falls and San Jose Tales

The article describes the historic San Jose mission in New Spain with its walls, arches, and fortifications, noting Huicar the sculptor and the brick arches as early San Antonio building material. It also reports a raid on a Soledad Street house seizing beer and whiskey during a prohibition enforcement action.

San Jove New Spain San Jose Huicar New World Sanose Soledad Street

Airplane Dreams and Science Clash in Industry Debate

The column predicts airliners will become a major industry as engineers like Dean Dupont and others push for all metal safe planes. It recalls Henry Ford and the auto field to suggest aviation will eventually profit despite early doubts. Professor Narshay argues science must explore religion’s meaning, with science and religion evolving separately as civilization changes.

Inera Motors Sers Us Dlaiurs Dean Dupont Heirable Henry Gord Wester Ms. Ford

Couzens Offers Big Farm to Rent in Von'diag

A notice from Couzens urges applications to rent a large farm at Von'Diag Michigan. The ad promises tax considerations and potential profit but notes past attempts by various persons to secure the property were unsuccessful.

Couzens Senatoe Cousens

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